Meanwhile, God …
This was not my finest hour. When the “update” hit my inbox, I was ready and waiting. Out of all submissions of late, I knew I’d...Continue Reading
The Value of a Critique Group
One of the best ways to improve your writing is by getting feedback from others. Writing is a form of communication. It doesn’t matter what the...
It’s Time To Unlock Those Words Hidden Inside Of You, by Lysa TerKeurst
When You’re Questioning God’s Call to Write
Today's blog post is written by Micah Juntunen, a talented member of COMPEL Training! If you have ever felt called by God to be a writer or share your story, or have been pursuing that call...
Continue ReadingWho Told You That?
This is your moment. You’ve finally mustered the courage to climb out of “creative hiding.” You’ve carved out a sliver of time to write without the...
Last One Picked? Play Anyway
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I cannot tell you how many times I have been the last one picked, and I am not talking about on the playground. I’ve...
Knowing Your Why
When the deadlines linger and the laundry piles up and the kids get cranky and the critiques roll in … we must remember why we write.
If...
Super Surrendered Strength
I remember this so clearly. It was Mother’s Day 2012, months after my nervous breakdown. I was on the mend, doing well, and I heard a...
Three Questions to Keep Us Focused on God’s Path
Frustration set in. I knew God called me to a ministry in writing, however, it didn’t look the way I imagined. I believed my platform would be bigger...
A Surprising Perspective Shift
When I joined the first COMPEL Critique Group in the Fall of 2019, I experienced an internal tug-of-war, and started to question the sanity of my decision. It...