I recently had two more devotionals published in Unlocked: “Do Not Be Afraid” and “Barrier Breaking Love.” One is a poem about fear, and the other is about the good news of God’s love, the gospel, for everyone.
Tag Archives: Encouragement
A Letter To Young Writers
Dear Young Writers, I used to dream about what I would write to you when I was published and experienced—when I knew what I was doing in the writing world and could give you complete, definite advice and a detailed step-by-step map to seeing your name in print. But then I realized that writing isContinue reading “A Letter To Young Writers”
A Letter to Aspiring Authors
Today is International Author’s Day, a day to celebrate storytelling, the books (and their writers) that inspire us, and the authors we often aspire to be. This is a great day to reread a favourite book, send a thank you email to one of your favourite authors, or to find extra motivation to start aContinue reading “A Letter to Aspiring Authors”
The Secret Writer
Sometimes I think I’m the most secretive writer ever. I hide in the corner with a laptop and hide my screen when someone comes near. When someone asks me what my story is about, I say, “an adventure” (truthful, but too vague to mean anything). I fumble over my words when asked for a plotContinue reading “The Secret Writer”
The Writer’s Journey
Last summer, I attended a writers support group and heard a successful author say, “We writers are always in turmoil and chaos inside.” Almost a year later, the lessons I learned that day still ring clear. Writers are faced with a daunting task – the weight of the world in our pencils. Sometimes my headContinue reading “The Writer’s Journey”
Every Tear Wiped Away – Unlocked Devotional
Today I have another devotional to share. I wrote it months ago for Unlocked Daily Readings for Teens, but now I think is more relevant than ever amidst all the pain we’re facing as a world amid the pandemic. It’s hard to write about suffering and loss, but as a Christian, there can still beContinue reading “Every Tear Wiped Away – Unlocked Devotional”
Patience: How Hard Could That Be? – Unlocked Devotional
It’s another devotional day! Patience is something we all tend to struggle with – whether it’s waiting for your popcorn to finish microwaving (the longest three minutes ever), waiting for the results of an exam, or waiting to hear back from a publisher after submitting a piece you worked on for months. Right now we’reContinue reading “Patience: How Hard Could That Be? – Unlocked Devotional”
Writing Playlist: World Changers
“You’re a hero unsung But the world knows a hero when it sees one.” -Matthew West, World Changers The next song on my writing playlist is to all the unsung heroes out there in our communities who are silently making a difference and changing the world. One thing I love about books and stories isContinue reading “Writing Playlist: World Changers”
Writing Playlist: Fight On, Fighter
“Stronger than you than you ever thought I know you’re stronger Braver than you were before You know you’re braver Oh, no, you don’t have to be afraid… ‘Cause you’re gonna make it.” -for KING & COUNTRY, “Fight On, Fighter” Welcome back to another song on my writing playlist! This time it’s “Fignt On, Fighter,”Continue reading “Writing Playlist: Fight On, Fighter”
Dream Big – My First Devotional in Unlocked!
Today, January 13, 2020, in Unlocked Teen Devotional, the daily reading is called “Dream Big.” I also wrote it. Yes, the day is here at last! I first submitted the manuscript in June, then to a very surprised me, it was accepted in July. This devotional has been more than six months in the publicationContinue reading “Dream Big – My First Devotional in Unlocked!”
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