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On Mission
Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed His word by the signs that accompanied it. – Mark 16:20 (NIV) I know my mission as a Christian is to tell others about Jesus. But amid chronic illness, conflict,...
Go To Church
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1 (NIV) Immense grief came when I lost my dad, an uncle, and my older brother to cancer over a span of 10 weeks in 2024. I had taken my dad to his medical appointments and stayed with him in...
Which Planner Did You Choose?
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. – Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) Every day, we make decisions that affect us now and in the future. I had such a decision to make a year ago. Which calendar or planner would I choose from among the...
Sacred Christmas
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will...
Ministering Through Cookies
I didn’t realize so many blessings would come from simply baking chocolate chip cookies. I thought my time and effort would just help raise a few dollars. But I was also uplifted and inspired in my own work. Before I baked the cookies, I felt down. Thanksgiving was a...
Michelle Marie Hernandez
Michelle Marie Hernandez
Recent Articles
On Mission
Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed His word by the signs that accompanied it. – Mark 16:20 (NIV) I know my mission as a Christian is to tell others about Jesus. But amid chronic illness, conflict,...
Go To Church
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1 (NIV) Immense grief came when I lost my dad, an uncle, and my older brother to cancer over a span of 10 weeks in 2024. I had taken my dad to his medical appointments and stayed with him in...
Which Planner Did You Choose?
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. – Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) Every day, we make decisions that affect us now and in the future. I had such a decision to make a year ago. Which calendar or planner would I choose from among the...
Sacred Christmas
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will...
Ministering Through Cookies
I didn’t realize so many blessings would come from simply baking chocolate chip cookies. I thought my time and effort would just help raise a few dollars. But I was also uplifted and inspired in my own work. Before I baked the cookies, I felt down. Thanksgiving was a...
Resources for Healing
Go To Church
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1 (NIV) Immense grief came when I lost my dad, an uncle, and my older brother to cancer over a span of 10 weeks in 2024. I had taken my dad to his medical appointments and stayed with him in...
Sacred Christmas
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will...
Ministering Through Cookies
I didn’t realize so many blessings would come from simply baking chocolate chip cookies. I thought my time and effort would just help raise a few dollars. But I was also uplifted and inspired in my own work. Before I baked the cookies, I felt down. Thanksgiving was a...
Finding the Miracle
So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. – Luke 2:16 (NIV) “What if the miracle looks...
Giving Thanks in Grief
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Given the circumstances, giving thanks can sometimes be hard. Tough circumstances came one after another for...
Resources for Families
On Mission
Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed His word by the signs that accompanied it. – Mark 16:20 (NIV) I know my mission as a Christian is to tell others about Jesus. But amid chronic illness, conflict,...
Go To Church
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1 (NIV) Immense grief came when I lost my dad, an uncle, and my older brother to cancer over a span of 10 weeks in 2024. I had taken my dad to his medical appointments and stayed with him in...
Which Planner Did You Choose?
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. – Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) Every day, we make decisions that affect us now and in the future. I had such a decision to make a year ago. Which calendar or planner would I choose from among the...
Sacred Christmas
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will...
Ministering Through Cookies
I didn’t realize so many blessings would come from simply baking chocolate chip cookies. I thought my time and effort would just help raise a few dollars. But I was also uplifted and inspired in my own work. Before I baked the cookies, I felt down. Thanksgiving was a...
Resources for Creators
Establishing a Christian Writers’ Group
Establishing a Christian writers’ group is a noble undertaking. The community formed can advance, inspire, and support writers in their unique calling. Those who join the group can go forth equipped to impact even more people through their written words. If you are...
Taking Part in Writing Critique Groups
Writing critique groups can provide an invaluable community for Christian writers. Members of these groups often connect with other writers on a deeper level. They work together to assist and encourage one another on the writing journey. On the Inspirational Writers...
Why Attend Conferences and Workshops for Christian Writers
Are you thinking of attending a conference or workshop for Christian writers? I thought carefully before going to my first Christian writers’ conference shortly after being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition. The return on my investment far exceeded anything I...
Joining a Christian Writers’ Group
Are you feeling alone as a Christian writer? I felt the same way when I accepted the call to write for God’s glory. But I discovered I was not by myself--and neither are you. God is with us, and there are lots of other Christian writers in the world. In this article,...
Connecting Through Words
When I sensed the prompting to glorify God through my writing, I wanted to tell someone—but not just anyone. I needed to talk to people who understood and shared this sacred calling. And I found an entire group of them when a friend told me about Inspirational Writers...