The Heartbeat of a Good Writer

by Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28

A heartbeat is precious. The heartbeat of the unborn heard in sonograms. The “beep, beep” of a heart monitor keeping watch over a loved one at the hospital. The “thump, thump” we hear when someone comforts us with a hug. 

God’s heartbeat is heard throughout Scripture. Have you heard it before?

When Life Gets Overwhelming

by Sarah Van Diest @SarahVanDiest

I want to write to encourage you today, if today is a hard one for you. I would love to lift the gaze of your eyes from downward, focused on your path, to upward so you can see the Father’s smile as He looks at you.—So that whatever weight you carry will feel lighter, and so your heart will know the sweet sensation of rest and freedom.

But today I feel unfit for the task.

The Fear Knot

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV)

We live in volatile times. There are wars, rumors of wars, and natural disasters in abundance. 

Everywhere we turn, fear rears its ugly head. But if we give fear too much power, it

can render our faith mute. We can get so focused on the what-ifs of this life that we miss what God is doing around us and through us.

Writers, You Are Worthy

by Bruce Brady @BDBrady007

We writers go through periods of feeling somehow inadequate. And if we don’t look at ourselves in the proper light, we may give up altogether.

It’s easy to become discouraged when we focus on our limitations. We simply have to compare ourselves to more experienced writers. Or allow the demands of the current publishing world, like platform and self-marketing, to weigh heavy on our minds. And before we know it, we’re ready to give up altogether.

But don’t despair. There’s hope, If you know where to look.