I had not planned to start my day with art, but I am so glad I did. When I pulled back the curtains covering our farmhouse windows, I saw a beautiful sunrise. As I took in God’s brushstrokes of stunning colors, a desire to paint rose up in me. Negative thoughts came...
Resources for Creators
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Resources for Creators
The Gift of Christian Writers
I recently found a book that addresses a unique challenge my family has been facing over the past year. I had met the author years ago at a Christian writers meeting. This experience reminded me of the value of the Christian writing community and inspired me to press...
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...
Abiding When Cold Fronts Stir Up Allergies
Do weather changes ever trigger allergies that slow you down? I often deal with allergy symptoms following cold fronts in the winter. In "Cold Fronts Can Bring on My Allergy Symptoms," I share how I managed to still study, teach, write, and travel with severe sinus...
History of Abiding Communications
For 13 years, I have been doing business as Abiding Communications. Abiding Communications represents more than a business name. These visionary words stem from the truth Jesus spoke in John 15:5 (NKJV) of the Bible: “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides...
Get Ready for Change
The Lord’s prompting came one day while I was vacuuming my house. “Get things in order for the new season to come.” Suddenly, my “to do” list took on a greater meaning and a sense of urgency. This was not the first time God had let me know of change on the way. He...
