Learning to stand against the thief of your creative voice.

As co-creators, it’s vital that we work collaboratively with the One who is able to see beyond the deceptions of our enemy and into the heart of who we were designed to be. When we go back to the beginning and continue to shore up the foundation of our personal relationship with the Author of All, we find that our writing becomes less about building a career and a name for ourselves and more about enjoying and using the gifts and the talents bequeathed to us.

The key to combatting imposter syndrome? Remembering who gave you your gift to begin with.

Merriam-Webster lists four definitions for a prophet: 1) One who utters divinely inspired revelations; 2) One gifted with more than ordinary spiritual and moral insight; 3) One who foretells future events; and 4) An effective or leading spokesman for a cause, doctrine, or group. Of the four definitions, Jeremiah certainly fulfilled the first three during his…

A writer’s prayer: Genesis 1:1

Lord, Everything I create is a mere copy of what you have already done. You spoke the heavens and the earth into being for Your pleasure, knowing that heartache, sickness, destruction, and grief would enter in. Help me remember that You didn’t shy away from pain and suffering, but willingly sacrificed all for the benefit…

Writing on the hard days

Today’s been one of those days. You know the type. You wake up, actually looking forward to the day. You have a plan, you’re ready to go, and then—everything falls apart. Technology doesn’t work. Clients and co-workers have decided that you’re the person to air all their grievances to. To top it off, you can’t…