Writing to spec – you’ve heard the term. It means writing what the publisher wants. Can you do it? In our new feature – Make-A-Story™, we ask you to create a story with these elements. The story can be set in any time frame, any length, must adhere to our guidelines and have our standard Christian world view.
A sewing machine
A donkey
A deck
Have you ever felt like God was asking you to shoulder something that seemed completely beyond your capacity? Maybe it was caring for an aging parent, accepting a challenging ministry role, or opening your home to someone in need. That moment when you realize the...
by: Janis Jakes It’s exciting as a writer to see a supporting character resonate with readers. Abigail Boudreaux made a brief but crucial appearance in the first book of the Lancaster Legacy series. After multiple suggestions that she get her own storyline, I knew I...
We all experience pain. No one can escape it, whether it’s physical pain or emotional. And while it’s easy for people to tell us that “time heals all wounds” sometimes—a lot of times—healing feels elusive (or maybe even non-existent). Erin Stevenson’s lighthearted,...