Tag Archives: prayer

A Holy Calling

Posted on September 8, 2018 by writinginoverdrive

Opinion by Jim Denney “Deliver me from writers who say the way they live doesn’t matter. I’m not sure a bad person can write a good book. If art doesn’t make us better, then what on earth is it for?” … Continue reading →

Posted in Jim Denney, Uncategorized | Tagged Alcoholism, Alice Walker, Annie Dillard, art, artists, Camus, character, Drinking, Evelyn Waugh, Faulkner, Harlan Ellison, Humanitarian, Integrity, Paris Review, prayer, William Faulkner, writers, writing | Leave a comment

If you build it, He will come.

Posted on May 19, 2018 by pathwaysoftheheart

By Marilyn Turk If you’ve read my previous posts, you know I directed my second writers’ retreat this year. For months beforehand, I planned, prepared, and promoted the retreat, praying and trusting God to make it as successful as last … Continue reading →

Posted in Marilyn Turk, Uncategorized | Tagged Blue Lake Christian Writers Retreat, God, planning, prayer, provision, retreat, writing | 2 Comments

A Prayer for the Blank Page

Posted on March 17, 2018 by writinginoverdrive

by Jim Denney “Almighty God, bestow upon us the meaning of words, the light of understanding, the nobility of diction, and the faith of the true nature. And grant that what we believe, we may also speak.” —Hilary of Poitiers (A.D. … Continue reading →

Posted in Jim Denney, Uncategorized | Tagged Beginning, Blank page, Chesterton, Churchill, creativity, Dante, Father Brown, fear, First sentence, Hilary of Poitiers, Ideas, inspiration, Jim Denney, Margaret Atwood, prayer, Steinbeck, writing, Writing in Overdrive | 1 Comment

Do you dream of being a writer?

Posted on December 30, 2017 by writinginoverdrive

by Jim Denney Mark Twain retreated to a shed at Quarry Farm in New York, where he wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Renaissance philosopher Michel de Montaigne used to write his books in a high tower of his château … Continue reading →

Posted in Jim Denney, Uncategorized | Tagged concentration, distractions, finding time to write, focus, inspiration, Isaac Asimov, J. K. Rowling, Joyce Carol Oates, Mark Twain, prayer, Ray Bradbury, writing, writing advice, writing craft, writing inspiration, writing rituals | Leave a comment

Unnoticed Moss by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Nancy J. Farrier

We have seen so much devastation in recent weeks. Hurricanes. Fires. Flooding. Since I live in the West my focus has been on the horrible fires. Lives have been lost, homes destroyed, beautiful forests ruined. A heartbreaking loss for … Continue reading →

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The Emotional Life of a Writer

Posted on October 14, 2017 by writinginoverdrive

by Jim Denney To me, writing is not so much a mental activity as an emotional activity. When I’m writing well, I’m not thinking about the words — I’m feeling the emotions, and those emotions pour out of me in … Continue reading →

Posted in Jim Denney, Uncategorized | Tagged 9/11, Battle Before Time, Darkness, Doorway to Doom, Emotions, Middle Grade Fiction, Moods, prayer, Science Fantasy, Timebenders, Writing Process | Leave a comment

Those Specific Prayers by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 28, 2017 by juliearduini

Last year was not my finest hour. I knew things would be busy as I transitioned from small publisher to my own writing and speaking ministry, Surrendered Scribe Media. I was aware I had one book to re release, one … Continue reading →

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Ducks in a Puddle by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 14, 2017 by juliearduini

We were driving recently when I noticed on one side of the road was a small, murky puddle. On the other side of the road was a large pond, beautiful and inviting. There waded a couple ducks, on the side … Continue reading →

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High School Faith by Julie Arduini

Posted on May 17, 2017 by juliearduini

I confess, I enjoyed school. I liked learning and for the most part, it came easy for me. If you exclude math and science. Anyway, I had a photographic memory and when I’d do my homework, I would retain a … Continue reading →

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Child-Like Faith by Julie Arduini

Posted on May 3, 2017 by juliearduini

This has been a year where I’m pouring everything I can into our children. More than basic life lessons, I’m trying to show them prayer strategies to draw them closer to Christ and believe not just in God, but believe … Continue reading →

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I Believe, but I Need Proof by Julie Arduini

Posted on April 19, 2017 by juliearduini

Every Easter season, I reflect on the disciples and their choices. Our church offers a Passion Play and no matter how many times I’ve seen it, I think about Peter’s transformation from foot-in-the mouth to feet on the ground to … Continue reading →

Posted in Julie Arduini | Tagged disciples, Easter, Faith, Finding Freedom Through Surrender, God's promises, I Believe but I Need Proof, Jesus, Julie Arduini, prayer, proof, Resurrection | 1 Comment

I AM That Mom by Julie Arduini

Posted on April 5, 2017 by juliearduini

As I’ve shared in previous posts, it has been a difficult season for our kids. What makes it so hard to watch is it’s one of those cases where it isn’t consequences for making terrible choices. It’s a refining process … Continue reading →

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Pray for Your City by Tara Randel

Posted on March 30, 2017 by tararandel

I always look forward to spring. Here in Florida, the temperatures are already inching into the eighties. Guess we’re going to fast-forward into summer. But when I venture outside in the morning, I can catch cool breezes and the scent … Continue reading →

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Better Skills than Alexa by Julie Arduini

Posted on March 22, 2017 by juliearduini

The one gift I heard most that was under the Christmas tree for adults was the Echo Dot. I received one as well. With simple voice commands you can have news, weather, jokes, music, radio shows, interactive stories and so … Continue reading →

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What it means to Pursue Righteousness

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Jennifer Slattery

I’ve always wanted to play the piano. Except I’m tone deaf. And have never had lessons. I’d love to be fit and strong. Except I hate weight training. I’d love to speak French fluently. Or Russian. Or even Greek. Only I’ve … Continue reading →