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Answering Our Call

July 21, 2020July 21, 2020
by Tom Blubaugh

I was reading a post I had written on LiveAsIf.org just now and tears started streaming again. Sometimes I read something I’ve written and wonder who stepped in my place to write that? Did I? The piece starts out like this:

Gone With The Wind, Scarlett stands in the midst of a sea of bodies, some still as death, others rolling and groaning in pain. It’s just her and the doctor, and perhaps one or two others. She tries desperately to get the doctor to come help Melly who is having her baby. It is the last vestiges of the Civil War and the South was dying, her sons dying, her cities burned and destroyed, her plantations desolate. Scarlett suddenly decides she has had enough and she races home to pack and leave Atlanta to go home to Tara. Everything seems hopeless. Read more “Answering Our Call” →

Desk Lasagna

November 11, 2019March 27, 2020
by Tom Blubaugh

by Gina Burgess

One of the main problems/challenges that writers face is procrastination. Admit it. We keep putting off writing for one reason or another, but what it boils down to is that we find something we think is more important to do than writing that article or finishing that chapter.

I have such a problem with desk lasagna, I have this article out of my archives numerous times to help me get better organized. And the problem keeps reappearing. Go figure. I wrote this article for the Chamber of Commerce newsletter way back in 2009 then updated it as a LinkedIn article in 2016.So here is a glimpse back in time to 2016:

Desk Lasagna

I kept putting off writing this last week because I thought I had just too much on my plate to take time for it. I thought other things were more important. Well, I just sent my new book, When Christians Hurt Christians, off to the proofreader’s so I don’t have any more excuses to set things aside, or on top of everything else.

Why Do You Write?

September 28, 2019April 13, 2020
by SarahTun

Is it for wealth? Game? Compulsion or curiosity?

I believe for many of us, writing is a calling. It may be a ministry to GOD Himself, or a means of prayer and relating to Him. It may be a ministry to others, a bit of evangelism or theology. It may be to encourage spiritual healing or growth, for ourselves – a kind of cathartic experience – or for others.

But whatever the incentive, as followers of Jesus, I believe it is a mission and a calling to write.

I first began to write formally when the LORD urged me; He simply spoke into my spirit and said, “Write”. I had always kept a journal of some sort, from the age of 9. And so, I began my first serious foray into writing in 2000, when I wrote a novel (which, by the way, will probably never see the light of day). The process taught me a lot — not least of which was, “I can do this!” Read more “Why Do You Write?” →

Name change…

September 21, 2019April 13, 2020
by Tom Blubaugh

We know that our name does not say it all. It only reflects a small portion of what we do. So, we have decided to change our name to something that will reflect well on us and our efforts in our mission.

Here is our Mission Statement:

Bringing GOD back into society by supporting Christian writers to create, complete, and market their GOD-given work, therefore helping readers to find wholesome, faith-based and family-friendly literature.

Matthew 18:19-20 “Where two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst of them.

Here are a few we’ve come up with…

A Physician Analyzes the Crucifixion

April 19, 2019April 14, 2020
by Tom Blubaugh

[Editor’s note: This is hard to read. It is also graphic. To fully realize what Jesus endured, read on.]

A Physician Analyzes the Crucifixion

(Originally published in Arizona Medicine, March 1965, Arizona Medical Association. A medical explanation of what Jesus endured on the day He died.)

By Dr. C. Truman Davis

Dr. C. Truman Davis is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. He is a practicing ophthalmologist, a pastor, and author of a book about medicine and the Bible.

Several years ago I became interested in the physical aspects of the passion, or suffering
, of Jesus Christ when I read an account of the crucifixion in Jim Bishop’s book, The Day Christ Died.

May 30, 2020

by Nancy Kuykendall on Christian Authors Community & Services

Encouragement!

I greatly enjoyed this short video. I appreciated the shared scripture verses so much! I have been thinking about this very thing more and more...

Mar 21, 2020

by Steve Stroble on Christian Authors Community and Services

Thank you for the examples.

Mar 21, 2020

by Brianna on Christian Authors Community and Services

Good Reminder

This was a good reminder for me because I often forget body language beyond facial expressions. Thank you!

Mar 20, 2020

by Sarah Tun on Christian Authors Community and Services

How to write body language

First, even to post about this shares insight. Showing not telling, is at the heart of body language. Gina, you've managed to discuss 2 important...

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