By Alycia Morales @AlyciaMorales Many of us have a way with words. After all, we’re writers and speakers, are we not? But do we pay attention to everything we say or write every time we open our mouth, stand in front of a microphone, pick up a pen, or sit…

By James Hannibal @jamesrhannibal Raise your hand if you love purple. I raised both my hands. I love purple. Purple is the color of joint ops in the U.S. military. That’s when the Army, Air Force, etc. pretend to play nice together. Purple is also the color of the dragon…

by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZColeman Getting old stinks. Nearing the end of his life, my ninety-one year old father-in-law took a fall and landed in the hospital. That meant medical tests, shots, and other intrusive treatments. He was miserable. He just wanted to go home and be left in peace.…

Cherrilynn Bisbano @bisbanowrites Do you feel forgotten?  You work so hard on a project out of obedience to God and nothing happens? I did, to the point of despair. I beseeched God, “Help me not to be jealous or feel left out when my  friends win an award and my…

by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea I’ve always thought playing Tetris makes a person a better dishwasher loader. Tetris and probably Jenga. I really should’ve played more games. I’m hoping at least Wordle has upped my dish-loading game. Figuring out how to fit that giant spatula in without giving up prime, top-rack coffee…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Starting 2026 with expectations says THIS IS THE 50TH YEAR THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS CHRISTIAN WRITERS CONFERENCE has served writers. The blessings of God have helped the thousands who have gained writerly confidence, growth, and the meaning of God in our lives. What an incredible birthday…