My mind was racing, but the cursor wasn’t moving. I had so many ideas but could produce so few words. My thoughts were scattered, and my sentences were disjointed. It seemed every time I tried to write,...
May 2023
“Build your platform,” they say. “Start a blog,” they say. “Attract followers,” they say. “Increase the numbers,” they say. To use a trite phrase, it’s easier said than...
While Jesus did not possess the electronic means to spread the gospel like we enjoy today, He was certainly able to reach many through word-of-mouth and good old-fashioned evangelism. Nowadays, many writers have...
Do you enjoy crafting social media content or struggle with a love-hate relationship like me? While I love the creativity in the production process, I desperately need help with time management, so I've...
In the COMPEL community, we share a common dream: to write words that move people. Specifically, we want to lead our readers to a deeper connection with the Lord.
April 2023
Ten years ago, I would have laughed had you told me that I would start a podcast, let alone three. Of course, podcasts were not all the rage back then. But also, this...
“Ooh, I’d love to write a book someday,” I told my aunt as we reapplied lipstick in the ladies room mirror. She’d just published her second true-crime novel in her 60s, making my...
Why do you follow the people you follow on social media? Is it their content? Their style? Their massive giveaways? No matter your reasons, chances are you follow them because you’ve formed some...
I love to cook. But sometimes, getting dinner on the table becomes mundane and methodical. It’s more duty than deliciousness. The pressure to get all the things done plus cook up a good...
March 2023
Writer’s block is a real thing. I’ve been there, looking at a blank screen, watching the blinking cursor, and wondering if I will ever come up with words that are worth writing or...
March 2023