Trusting God with Our Writing & Blooming When God's Time is Right

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson

The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 ESV

It was early February and we should have had freezing temperatures, occasional flurries and dreary days. Instead, that year we’d been covered up with warm spring rains. Because of the unseasonable weather, the snowdrops and early flowers were blooming and they were absolutely gorgeous. 

Flowers, I’ve noticed, don’t let the calendar dictate their actions. Instead they’re in tune with the actual circumstances where they find themselves. When all the factors are right, they bloom. 

Spiritual Practices for Writers: The Practice of Planning

by Audrey Frank @AudreyCFrank

Join me on the first Sunday of each month this year as we examine twelve spiritual practices for writers.

A person plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps (Proverbs 16:9).

If practice truly makes perfect, I should be a perfect planner by now. But after a lifetime of making careful plans, executing them perfectly escapes me.

Writing Lessons from a Camera

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson 

The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps. (Proverbs 16:9)

When hubby and I go hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains and I always bring my camera. And I usually take a LOT of pictures. But I never know exactly what I'm going to end up with when I get home and see the pictures on my computer screen. They rarely turn out as I expect. Sometimes they're better and sometimes they're a disappointment.

TAKING PART IN GOD’S WRITING PROCESS

by Joshua J. Masters @JoshuaJMasters

Christian writers feel called to take part in the creative nature of God, emulating the greatest author in (or outside) history by changing the lives of others with words. 

But God writes more than words. In fact, Scripture says you are God’s masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10). He’s authoring your life story, skillfully weaving a chronicle of hope, purpose, and transformation.