Christians and the Creative Writing Process, Part 1 “With many such parables He [Jesus] was speaking the word to them [the crowds], so far as they were able to hear it; and He did not speak to them without a parable; but He was explaining everything privately to His own disciples.” – Mark 4:33-34 (NASB) …
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Celebrating the Resurrection
"and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf.” – 2 Corinthians 5:15 (NASB) Today we celebrate the resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Jesus, whose resurrection proves that He is God, that He has conquered …
On the One Year Adventure Novel Winter Workshop 2019
Last week, I returned from the One Year Adventure Novel Winter Workshop (OYAN WW). This week-long retreat-like workshop for adults who went through the OYAN curriculum usually serves as a time of refreshment for me, and my experience this year, my third time to attend, wasn’t much different. I left feeling encouraged, empowered, and inspired …
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My Songs of 2018: The Second Half
To ring in 2019 and celebrate all that 2018 held for me, here is the continuation of my songs of 2018. My hope and prayer is that you may also be encouraged by my personal story over the course of this past year and by the songs I’ve come to associate with each month. ~ …
My Songs of 2018: The First Half
I hope you all had a Merry Christmas! As the year comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on all that 2018 held for me. It’s certainly been a season of the unexpected, and yet through all of it God has worked and moved in my heart to draw me closer to Him. One way …
Why Life Makes Us Stronger Writers
Life is messy and painful. Full of conflict and discomfort. Broken and, at times, difficult to navigate. But it’s also filled with family and friends and achievable dreams. It provides us with a purpose: living a good life. Lately, I’ve seen more of the conflict of life than the joy. Some days, it’s hard to …
Called to Write
Reflections from a College Graduate’s Summer Break College is meant to be a place where we can discover who we truly are. It’s where we can find ourselves, forge our identities, and make strides towards achieving our dreams. After easing us through the transition from dependence on our parents to independence, it is the launching …
Book Review: Anxious for Nothing
Book Review: Anxious for Nothing Unlike in the previous months’ reviews, this week I will not be talking about a book on the writing craft. Instead, the book I have written on is about living the Christian life. My reason for doing so is because this book impacted me this past week, and I hope …
The Creativity of God
The Creativity of God Have you ever read or watched something and wished that you were that creative? Inventive? Original? Do you read your own writing and lament that you can’t seem to find an original idea? To bring your world to life? That your characters feel stiff? Go ahead and open your Bible to …
The Ultimate Comfort: God
The Ultimate Comfort: God Complete moment of vulnerability here: this is not the post I had originally planned for today. But this weekend I had a powerful experience with God’s mercy and the power of prayer in the face of many, many stressors, and wanted to share my story in the hopes that it would …
By Madelynn Orion 