Our God is Not a God of Maybes
Today's COMPEL Blog post comes from Encouragement for Today writer, Corrie Gerbatz. It was 1:00pm. The time I had intentionally set aside to write. And yet there I stood in the kitchen, wiping down the counters, reorganizing all the...
Continue ReadingP.A.C.E. Your Writing Life
This week's COMPEL Blog post was written by Encouragement for Today writer Laura Bailey. "Writing is so much more than putting words on a page. I was so naive, having absolutely no idea about the amount of work...
Continue ReadingThe Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Audience
As a writer, you probably care a lot about your readers and the life-transforming information, inspiration and encouragement you can give them.
- You want them to overcome the struggle they’re facing that you once...Continue Reading
Bible Study Basics for Writers: Part Two with Eric Gagnon
Note: This week and next week, the COMPEL Blog will be publishing part two of Bible Study Basics for Writers by theologian Eric Gagnon. Eric is a former pastor and currently serves at Proverbs 31 Ministries as the...
Continue ReadingBible Study Basics for Writers: Part One with Eric Gagnon
Note: This week and next week, the COMPEL Blog will be publishing part one and two of Bible Study Basics for Writers by theologian Eric Gagnon. Eric is a former pastor and currently serves at Proverbs 31 Ministries...
Continue ReadingThe God Who Sees Me
I received the long text and read it slowly. Then I read it again. She accused me of saying things I never said. She assumed words I’d written on social media were about her when they weren’t. I sat...
Continue ReadingCreating a Writing Routine That Works
Are you struggling to create a writing routine that works for you? It’s a common struggle for writers. When we are intentional, we can leverage a routine for our benefit.
My Writing Routine
In 2015, my...Continue ReadingHow to Write in the In-Between
Today's blog post comes from Proverbs 31 Ministries' Promotional Copy Writer, Meghan Ryan. In October 2019, I moved to a new city where I didn’t know anyone. The transition was tough, and for the first several months, I...
Continue ReadingIt’s time to call yourself a writer
I decided a few years back I wanted to run a marathon. I have never been particularly athletic, but I was determined, and over weeks and months of training runs of 13, 15 and 20 miles...
Continue ReadingThe Unfolding of God’s Word with Kayla Ferris
I once took a six-mile hike up to a mountain lake with my dad and sister. About three-quarters of the way up, I decided I had seen enough. The trail had been beautiful, and my legs...
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