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FaithWriters - August 2024
Newest Best of Best and Quarterly Winners Brand New Writing Challenge Topic
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| | Pray for Israel - Pray for USA - Pray for the World - Pray for Your Neighbor Pray for Your Family and Friends - Pray for Your Enemies - Pray for the Lost Pray
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the Palestinian people: “May those who love you be secure. Psalm 122:6
Here is a great way to remember to pray for the hostages and Israel. Two-minute video HERE.
Pray for salvation, peace, safety, the end of violence for all and the Lords will to be done.
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| Do you enjoy reading? Do you enjoy encouraging other writers? The FaithWriters' Challenge is hoping to add two or three new judges to our team. As a judge, you would read and rate entries, using our judging criteria. More details can be found here: https://www.faithwriters.com/Boards/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=31273 As part of the team, you would be expected to judge once or twice a quarter.
If you are interested, please contact the Challenge Coordinator, Shari Armstrong at shari@faithwriters.com |
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Over 730 members have already joined. Share and talk about the Challenge, get writing tips from advanced writers, discuss your current writing projects and more. Go HERE and ask to join. You are also invited to join our forums if you have not already. There we post Challenge results, writing tips and more. The forums require a separate registration for access. To join, go HERE and click Contact Us on the bottom and let us know you want to join the forums. Send me your choice of username and password with your request and I will set you up and reply that your account is established. You can choose the same username and password as the main site if you like.
Here is an example of what is going on in our group recently:
Join our private Facebook group to see the included templates, fellowship with other members, be encouraged and improve your writing skill. Go HERE. |
| | Watch This Very Powerful Short VideoShare it With Unbelieving Friends
Jesus Has Risen! Until we see ourselves in the truth of how God sees us (the problem we all have), Jesus's death and the gospel will not make sense. View: (33) Get Your Kleenex Out. You’re Going To Love This - YouTube. Watch it and share it with lost family and friends. Post it on your FB page. Place yourself in the position of the listener and answer the questions for yourself. I have used this method to talk to the lost for over 20 years and it is very easy to learn, powerful and effective. Go to this page for many more videos of these unique encounters: https://www.youtube.com/@raycomfortjustwitnessing/videos .
Go to LivingWaters.com to learn how to share your faith using the good person test. You can also teach yourself by watching the one-on-one witnessing videos. Choose one of Ray's videos that you like and send it to friends and family. This life is your only chance to offer them eternal life and forgiveness for their sins. No matter how they react, I have never regretted sharing Jesus with the lost.
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Devotionals submitted from members publish on thousands of websites worldwide!
Great Multitude Daily Bible Devotional Receive it by email or place it on your website HERE
Casting Aspersions – Toni M. Babcock
“But you, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or you, why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. For it is written, ‘As I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow to me, and every tongue will give praise to God.’ So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.” (Rom 14:10-12 CSB)
Let’s talk about roadblocks when we judge the testimony of another traveler on the King’s highway, since none of us knows just how the Spirit of God might be at work.
First, the Holy Spirit does not operate like humans do in the flesh. Jesus said to Nicodemus, “The wind blows where it pleases, and you hear its sound, but you don’t know where is comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” (John 3:8 CSB).
I’m convinced if we would simply learn to recognize the work of the Holy Spirit — how He wills to move and influence others, we would cease from caving into the temptation to frame Him in our own image. We should spend more time evaluating our own progress, our own intentions, and our own shortfalls in the Christian life, so there’d be little time to spend examining the progress, motives, and intentions of others.
The key is never to be a roadblock (cf. Romans 14:13 CSB). Consider how it might actually work to suppress the work of the Spirit in another’s life when we don’t in faith acknowledge what God appears to be doing, by openly casting doubt; calling their testimony “spotty”, or suspecting it doesn’t check off a list of expectations like we think it should. I’m sure glad Priscilla and Aquila didn’t treat Apollos like that! (cf. Acts 18:24-28 CSB). Instead, let’s welcome what God is doing in His own time and way in people’s lives – and not be quick to judge. Toni is author of Reflections from the Heart in Light of the Gospel of Jesus, and The Stone Writer, Christian Fiction for Young Readers and Teens. Contact
Help us spread the good news of Jesus around the world. The FaithWriters devotional is on thousands of websites, plus thousands go out by email and Twitter daily. They are also published about 90 days after FaithWriters on I-Disciple HERE. Members are encouraged to submit an edited devotional for publication HERE. Submissions are a maximum of 350 words, helping you learn to write to topic and word count. You never know how your writing may inspire a brother or sister in Christ or impact a lost soul.
The devotional appears on many unique websites around the world. Sites like the Kenmure Church of Scotland, Los Angeles Police Wives Association, Shields of Christ, Slavic Youth Fellowship, Go the Distance Radio Ministry, New Life Assembly, Holy Communion Lutheran Church, Metropolitan Baptist Church, ETBS South Africa, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Group Seven Technology , Nassau Tabernacle of Praise , Police Wives of America and Christian Hope Church U.K. |
| | Congratulations to Our Annual Best of the Best Winners!!!
After twelve months of Writing Challenge topics and entries, the annual Best of the Best awards are announced July 1 each year. The awards go to the three highest rated Editors’ Choice winners for the previous twelve months. First place gets $100, second place $50, and third place $25.
Please read and comment on these entries. We all need to encourage and support each other.
2024 Best of the Best Winner Interview: Marian Holbrook
Shari: Mariane, congratulations on your well-deserved win for your entry for the topic Jesus, The Strongest Word Man Ever Heard. I’m glad you finally were able to find out that you won! You were probably the last to know. What was your first thought when you found out you had won?
Mariane: I was surprised because I'd forgotten that the B.O.B. winner was chosen in July and I hadn't received a notice from FaithWriters. (Actually, you had sent me an Email immediately after my story had been selected for first place but my computer was being repaired that day and I didn't receive the Email.) When my FB friend, Verna Mitchell, wrote to congratulate me, I insisted that it was a joke and I forgot about it. When I finally realized it was indeed a win, I was ecstatic and after thanking Shari, the first person I contacted was Verna.
Shari: I was so relieved to finally hear from you. I had even reached out to a relative of yours on FaceBook, who I saw had some FW mutual friends. I was getting a bit worried. I'm so glad it was just a computer issue! How does it feel to be a two-time Best of the Best Winner? You also placed first in 2019 for Come and Dine (Feast Challenge).
Mariane: I didn't know anyone could win the B.O.B. a second time so that made the win even more precious. My husband and two sons were so proud of their 90-year-old mom and we celebrated together over the weekend. They've always been my best cheerleaders and encouragers. They were even more excited than they were five years ago when I was the B.O.B, winner.
Shari: I would normally ask a writer where they came up with the idea for their story, but since your entry was non-fiction, it’s pretty obvious where you got your inspiration. I was blown away reading it. God did an amazing thing in your life when you called on the name of Jesus. Were there any details you had to leave out due to the word count?
Mariane: I toned down the amount of fear I felt when the man tried to molest me. I couldn't provide more details but I was beyond being terrified. When no other passengers came to my aid, I felt so alone and away from home as I was. Of course, I didn't realize my thin, frightened voice could not be heard above the noise of the passenger trains in 1948. I'm sure today's trains are more passenger-friendly and free from squeaking wheels, screeching brakes and ear-splitting whistles. When I finally found my voice, the other passengers responded immediately, displaying heartfelt concern for a small, very frightened teenager.
Shari: How/when did you first start writing? What is your favorite genre to write?
Mariane: I love to write self-deprecating humor and situational humor. I began writing poetry in sixth grade when our English teacher became very ill and was replaced by a very handsome, newly-discharged Navy captain, Mr. Burke. Every girl in middle school fell immediately in love with this Adonis. I wrote a typical 11-year-old girl's love poem about Mr. Burke. It was full of kisses and hugs and details about our life together through some unforeseen circumstances. The boy seated behind me read it over my shoulder and quickly reached for it, silently laughing. Mr. Burke watched him, then invited him to share with the class whatever this boy was reading. When Mr. Burke was identified as the subject of the poem, he quickly confiscated the poem and stuffed it into his desk door and escorted the unrepentant boy to the principal's office.
Shari: You have been a faithful member of FaithWriters since 2007! Do you have a favorite piece or two you have written for FaithWriters?
Mariane: Two stories could be my favorites and the most requested: "Gabriel, Stop Blowing That Horn" and "The Unorthodox Baptism of Miss Juney Orr." Humor is the most difficult genre for writers. What make some people laugh makes others yawn with boredom.
Shari: I have always loved your humorous entries. They truly lift the spirts of your readers while giving a little bit of truth, too. Which authors have been your writing inspirations?
Mariane: Some of my favorite Christian authors are:
Josh McDowell, John Piper, Lee Strobel (The Case for Christ and other titles in "The Case For" series), Elisabeth Elliot
C.S. Lewis, Louie Giglio, Ann Graham Lotz, A.W. Tozer, and A.B. Simpson.
Secular writers I enjoy are:
John Grisham, Larry McMurtry, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Dave Barry, Louis L'Amour, Kate Bowler, Lisa Wingate and more.
I love mysteries, biographies, courtroom drama, historical fiction,nonfiction books about World Wars 1 and 2 and the Civil War, books about the founders of our country, courageous missionary stories, Christian humor. And of course, the Bible.
Shari: How did you find FaithWriters? How has it helped in your writing journey?
Mariane: I have been in poor health since I was the victim of a head-on collision in the mid-1970s when my spine and hips were injured. One day in 2007 I wrote a poem titled "Shelf Life" in which I prayed that God would give me something meaningful to do since I was no longer able to teach school. While surfing the internet a few days later, I stumbled (or rather, I was led) onto the FaithWriters' link and felt instantly drawn to this group. It has been a life-changing experience. I found myself accountable to others, encouraged, prompted, critiqued, and soon became friends with godly, disciplined writers who I'd needed for my spiritual and physical growth.
Shari: So, I’d like to get to know you a bit better, as I’m sure would our members. Tell us a little about yourself and your family.
Mariane: I married my college sweetheart in 1955 and although I grew up in New York State, we moved to North Carolina after graduation to help care for John's parents. Soon we both were employed as teachers in the public school system. We've raised two fine sons, both of whom are committed Christians who have owned their own businesses. We have three grandchildren and three step-grandchildren, all of whom live in North Carolina.
Shari: What advice would you give to our other FaithWriters members?
Mariane: In the words of coach Jimmy Valvano of NC State University, "Never give up! Don't you EVER give up!" He passionately shouted these words in 1993 at an ESPY awards banquet in his honor as a victim of cancer, forever cementing him in the love and admiration of his fans. I would encourage every active member to keep writing, keep reading, and never give up. I would invite those who are no longer active to try again, to contact the lovely, engaging co-owner, Bea Edwards, and become her next best friend. Many need this outlet, this writing exercise, perhaps as much as I did in 2007 and still do.
Shari: Thank you for your time in letting us get a little peek into your life and writing. Congratulations once again. I look forward to reading more of your work in the future!
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| | Congratulations to Our Quarterly Challenge Winners!
Reading the entries and commenting, is a fantastic way to encourage others and improve your own writing.We also need to remember that we reap what we sow. So, sow some good seed with your encouraging comments.
This quarter we had a very unique situation. Lynae Fisher is fairly new to the site and she is obviously a very talented writer. She started in intermediate and progressed by the rules all the way to master's this last quarter. While this has happened before, it is far from usual. Lynae took top place in intermediate and master's for the quarter and she is 18 years old. We believe God has big plans for her. She has also read and reviewed several of our Free Reads for Reviews books for other members. Lois Eaton is also fairly new to the site and has progressed quickly too. She has submitted several devotionals that have been used for FaithWriters main site devotional. Congratulations to both of our winners.
Please read and comment on all of these entries. Doing so will help improve your writing and encourage the authors.
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| | The Writing Challenge - Guaranteed to Improve Your Writing! Read One of Our Newest Best of Best Winners
Previous Challenge Entry (Level 4 – Masters)
Topic: Protector (05/16/24)
TITLE: King Firework | Previous Challenge Entry
By Lynae Fisher
Tiny and delicate, yet strong and courageous; sweet and gentle, yet fierce and formidable: such was the mighty King Firework the Courageous, king of the Chickingdom. King Firework, a Single-combed Brown Leghorn rooster, loved his hens dearly. During his reign, no one dared trouble them— including the King Gandalf, the Americana rooster who was twice his size.
Gandalf was not such a gentleman like Firework. That fellow coveted one of Firework’s tiny ladies and tried to take her for his own. Poor little hen, she cried out as he chased her down and grabbed her by the neck. Shooting onto the scene, Firework stood between them and gave the offender a stern talking to. The sweet king preferred peace whenever it could be had.
But the wicked Gandalf did not heed his words; he wanted little Zippy for his own. Another day, he pounced on her. This time, Firework, shot over the six-foot fence, exploding like his namesake onto the scene to fight for his lady’s honor. Claws and spurs striking, beak darting, winging flapping, he tackled the larger king. On and on they fought. Gandalf with his larger size and strength beat back at his little brother. Being smaller and the better flier, Firework remained the top cock as he pounded the enemy over and over. No one would mess with his lady and get away with it.
At last, the cowardly Gandalf decided it was not worth the fight and slunk away in shame. King Firework, though standing proudly for his lady, paid a price for his courage. Torn in the fight, his pearl-white right ear lobe and ruby-red waddles were bleeding; a meager sacrifice for the protection of his beloved hen. Once assured that the cowardly attacker was gone, he strutted away to join the rest of his hens and rest his elegant wings and feet.
Having worn out his welcome, Gandalf ceased to reign in the Chickingdom, but danger did not leave with him. The beautiful blemished king continued to guard his cherished hens with gentleness and elegance on one side and fierceness and terror on the other. Ever standing in the gap between danger and his hens was he.
One day, while Firework was diligently watching the sky, he noticed something was off. The birds were silent. The air was stiff with the scent of danger. Firework scoured the sky and trees. A hawk appeared in the sky. It swooped down. This was a small, agile hawk capable of quick motion. Firework’s eyes flashed like fire. Who was this pest to venture so near to his hens? With his hens safely behind him, Firework advanced towards the invader. The hawk flitted above him, paying him no attention. It had its eye on another tasty morsel. While the hawk danced above him, the rooster paced below, looking for a way to attack. Thwarted in its efforts, the hawk fled from the land. Firework’s hens were safe once more. Of all the renowned kings of Chickingdom, King Firework the Courageous was no doubt the greatest protector the hens ever had.
Though King Firework’s reign eventually came to an end, we have an eternal King whom not even death itself could defeat. He will never leave us nor forsake us. Unlike little King Firework, our King is omnipresent and omnipotent. Our King of kings and Lord of lords laid down His life for His bride and rose again to save us from the world and the prince thereof.
John 15:13(KJV) “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
(Based on a true story)
Contact 18-year-old Lynae and leave an encouraging comment HERE
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| | Sharing Jesus Without Fear
Copy, print and study this for use. Your friends and family deserve to hear the good news in a reasonable
way. You would even fashion the following in a letter and mail it out to them. The verses can be changed if you prefer others. Please, you cannot continue to ignore God's call to share the gospel with the lost.
The steps to share your faith without fear – no confrontation. Pray and then get them alone.
1. Ask these five questions to help discover their personal spiritual condition.
• Do you have any kind of spiritual belief?
• To you, who is Jesus?
• Do you think there is a heaven and a hell?
• If you died right now, where would you go?
• If what you believe were not true, would you want to know it?
Listen to their answers in a calm and open way. Do not reply to their statements. If their answers are incorrect, you will be asking their permission to share the truth in Christ with the last question. If they say no to the fifth question, you can drop it – no confrontation. But if they want to hear, go to step two and then three.
2. Here are a series of five Bible verses to ask the lost person to read aloud. Let them read them and remain silent. After each verse they read, ask them what it says to them. If they misunderstand, ask them to read it again until they admit the truth in the verse.
• for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23 ESV
• For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 ESV
• Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:3 ESV
• Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 ESV
• if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved.… Romans 10:9-10 BSB
3. Then ask them a series of five questions that summarizes the truth of the verses and lead the lost person to the point of decision.
• Are you a sinner?
• Do you want forgiveness for your sins?
• Do you believe Jesus died on the cross for you and rose again?
• Are you willing to surrender yourself to Christ?
• Are you ready to invite Jesus into your heart and into your life?
4. Lead them in the Sinner's Prayer if they are ready to make a decision. Stay in touch and get them discipled or connect them with a local fellowship or small group for future growth.
Get book HERE on sharing Jesus without fear.
Get a free book HERE on the objective evidence for God and Jesus that has led many to Christ and encouraged the faith in many others. The e-book is free and the print copy is $4.00. Share the e-book or print copy with friends and family and then discuss it with them. God's desire is that none be lost. He is calling on ALL of us to share the gospel. He will empower you. I can guarantee you that if you do not share Jesus with others, you will regret it on your deathbed. You will not wish you had made more money or had more fun. You will wish you had shared Jesus with the lost. Start today. |
| | Come Back to The Challenge! Newest Topic "Mourn"
Get Notified Automatically of The New Topic: If you have not already, go HERE and sign up for the weekly topic notice on the right-hand side of the page. We will then send you a new topic email each Thursday and you can choose to enter or not.
Topic 5 – Begins August 1 / Ends August 8
Mourn
Winners Announced August 15
You can read previous Best of the Best winners HERE.Please see the forum for more information and join our private Facebook group HERE, for Challenge topic and other discussions. Challenge main page is HERE. |
| | Writing Challenge - Time to Start!
Go HERE to main Writing Challenge page for more information. Free Silver members get to try the Challenge up to four times with their membership. Enter today!
I am inordinately delighted. Faithwriters.com is a wonderful trainer! I started as a novice, a few years ago, now I am a Master Writer! Glory be to God, the Omni-All [potent, omniscient, present, loving, forgiving, providing, faithful...]. You have made, not only my day, but also my whole year [2022]. AMEN. Robert
I want to thank Faithwriters for helping me improve my writing skills. The resources you have provided the writers are extraordinary. Thank you, Art
"I thank God for how FaithWriters has opened doors for my writing, with the Weekly Challenge a constant encouragement. Receiving positive encouragement is a great buzz, but the creative treatment of topics by other members is also to be inspired to explore new writing genres." Noel
"Hello, I wanted to take a minute to thank you for the FW program/website. It helped me hone writing skills and learn to write on a consistent basis. Before I found your site, I was pretty hit and miss with my hobby, but largely through your ministry, I've become a professional writer. Amazing!" Deborah
"The Weekly Challenge met every challenge I needed to become a writer, in a fun and safe environment that created new friendships as well as the excitement of becoming published." Pat
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"I was absolutely clueless about good writing skills when I started participating in FaithWriters Challenge. I thank God for the Challenge. I have learned so much and honed my writing. And making friends along way has been added bonus." Leola
"Dear Michael, I candidly thank you and your Team.
Awesome, thank you so much! I am inordinately delighted. Faithwriters.com is a wonderful trainer! I started as a novice, a few years ago, now I am a Master Writer! Glory be to God, the Omni-All [potent, omniscient, present, loving, forgiving, providing, faithful...]. You have made, not only my day, but also my whole year [2022]. AMEN." Robert Colossians 3:23; 1 Corinthians 10:31
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| | Be a Blessing Today - Sow and You Shall Reap Love getting comments and critiques on your articles? We all do!
The encouragement from your comment could change a person's entire day.
We are asking all members to commit to being a blessing by commenting on a few articles each week. It just takes a few minutes, and there are some great submissions to read every week.
Be a blessing today by clicking the links below and leaving at least one comment.
We also encourage you to comment on regular articles weekly. There really are some great articles if you take a few minutes to look. Think of the encouragement we can be if many of us commented on one article per week or even per day! Just look at the top two hundred titles and choose one that draws your attention.
Reading the work of others and critiquing them on a regular basis helps us grow as writers.
Thank you to all our members who do leave comments on a regular basis. You will reap what you have sown.
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| | Do Not Wait. Offer the Lost Life and Build Treasure in Heaven as Jesus Instructed. Get Involved doing the Lord's work.
Five Opportunities (From Home) to Be Bold and Courageous for Christ!
1) Share the Gospel from Your Home - with People Actively Seeking Jesus 2) Pray Together Weekly with Thousands Over Important Topics 3) Write and Post Articles Offering Jesus to The Lost and Encouraging the Saints 4) Easily send a free evangelistic e-book or inexpensive print copy that has a history of leading people to Christ, to someone who needs Jesus. 5) Make a huge difference by leaving unique gospel tracts, like the million-dollar bill, in places like on grocery shelves, coffee shops, gas stations and virtually anywhere.
1) Have you ever wanted to do more for God, but did not know how to get started or what to do? What if you could share the gospel from home (on the phone or by text) with people who contact you directly and are actively seeking Jesus. (Calls and texts are funneled through a secure platform to your phone. Callers do not get your phone number.) Would you be interested in offering these seekers eternal life and building treasure in heaven for yourself? If you would, watch the video HERE to see what one woman in this program has done from home to lead the lost to Christ. Then go HERE and scroll down to learn more and volunteer.
You can volunteer for as little as one hour per week or more if you like. Free training is provided These calls are from people who are actively seeking Jesus and eternal life. I encourage you to volunteer for this program. I have taken these calls before and just signed up to take them again. You will be blessed.
2) Join Intercessors for America and Pray together with thousands for important topics in the United States and around the world. They have live prayer calls several times a week and groups for the world, the United States a nd for each state. If you have been called to pray, this is a great organization to join and make a real difference in the spiritual battle. They also partner with Voter Voice in the United States and make it extremely easy to let your local politicians know your approval of or opposition towards pending legislation. They do all the work for you, and you just click a few buttons. Go HERE to learn more and sign up.
3) Write and post articles designed to lead the lost to Christ and to encourage the body of Christ in the faith. Pray and ask the Holy Spirit what to write. Then ask Him to anoint and bless your articles so they get to the right people. Then trust that your prayer has been answered and write and post another one. You never know what the Holy Spirit can do with articles that are in line with God's will. Someday in Heaven, you may be meeting some of those people who came to Christ because of your article.
4) Give Life! Send this book as a free e-book or $3.66 as a print copy to non-believers or those struggling in the faith. Used on several college campuses, in over 1,300 prisons and by many individuals and churches across the country. Compact book full of the objective evidence for God's existence and for Jesus claims. Hundreds of reviews online and in emails we have received leading people to Christ and renewing the faith of others. You can send the e-book for free to anyone or you can send the print version for $3.66 including shipping if you are an Amazon prime member. Send it to family and friends. Send to inmates directly from Amazon so it will be accepted at the jail. Plant seeds and offer eternal life. God will reward you if they come or not, He is always looking to see if we obey and walk in faith. Don't wait any longer, build treasure in Heaven where it will be waiting for you as Jesus stated. He also said, "Where your treasure is so will your heart be."
5) Hand out or leave gospel tracts when you are shopping or doing errands. If you are afraid to share your faith, you can have fun just leaving unique tracts in various places like your grocery store or Walmart shelves. Or fold them over and drop in the aisle. You can even leave them in the pockets of new clothes when looking for that new shirt. God is looking for our faithfulness more that at the end results, so be faithful and offer life. You can get one hundred million-dollar bill tracts for about $5.00 and they work great. Their uniqueness leads people to keep them. Just think, you can reach 100 people for about $5.00, At $5.00 per month you could reach 1,200 people in a month and 12,000 in ten years. I guarantee you will be thankful if you start offering the lost life in this way. Go here to order some today: https://livingwaters.com/store/gospel-tracts/million-dollar-bill/ . I have been doing this for years, so email me if you want some great ideas on where you can put them: michael@faithwriters.com.
“I’d like to thank you for producing the million-dollar tracts. Because of it, I got saved and I gave my life to Jesus Christ 8 years ago. I used to be an atheist and God brought me to my knees through your million-dollar tract. I went from being an atheist to being on staff at a church, and now I evangelize regularly.” Peter G.
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives. Pro 11:30 NIV
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matt 6:20 - 21 NIV
Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. Luke 12:33 NIV
You can do this for Jesus!
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| | | Increase Sales With an Audio Book or Make a Nice Income From HomeRecently, I had an email exchange with Dave Walker, a longtime FaithWriters member who grew tremendously in the Writing Challenge. Dave's book, God in the ICU, has done extremely well with almost 2,700 Amazon reviews the last time I looked. He was happily surprised to see a significant increase in sales due to the addition of an audio version. You can view Dave's book and listen to a small audio portion HERE. Dave's book was perfect for an audiobook. Dave did his own narration, and for some, that works great. But there is an easier way, and it is not that expensive. You can learn about it HERE. ACX is an Amazon company, on their site you can place your book up for narrator auditions. You then get offers from narrators who read a sample for you, posting it on ACX. You choose the one you like and make a deal. This is all done online. I recently had an audiobook done of Gravity on ACX, by a great narrator and believer named R.F. McCoy. You can hear a sample HERE. If you like R.F. McCoy's voice, make sure to request an audition from him. He was professional, diligent and on schedule. You can find his profile on ACX. It costs nothing to request auditions and you will probably get several. I paid Bob $500.00 and get to keep any profits for myself after Amazon's cut. You can also offer to split profits and pay nothing if a narrator agrees. When your narration is complete and you have paid the bill, your book is automatically loaded for sale on Audible and other outlets. Everything is professional and that's what you want for your audiobook.
Another thought for some readers is to apply to be a narrator. ACX will show you how to do this on their site. If you have a good voice, you could make a nice income from home.
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A few unedited emails from people who have accepted Jesus on the site.
1) This first one was from a person who hacked FaithWriters a few years ago. We feared the entire site might be lost. We prayed for our hackers and posted articles letting them know that their salvation was more important than the website. The shutdown of the site stopped and we received this message through our evangelism page. I am certain is was our hacker.
Type of prayer : first time prayer
Country : Algeria - Please leave a comment. : "I JESUS PRAY TODAY MAKE EVERYTHING BETTER I USED TO BE THIEF CRIMINAL IDENTITY SCAM BUT NOW LIFE IS BETTER UNDER JESUS CHRIST MY LORD SAVIOR."
Your work occupation : Other Religious background : Muslim
2) "Hi my name is Collin I live in Utah heber I know that we are n the last days and I want to be saved so please I need help I've been going to site to site I'm tired of going home from school a sinner I'm stressed with all my homework I cry more than ever sometimes I need Jesus." (This message was obviously from a young boy)
3) "I felt the the holyspirit lead me to you and that God's message of love drew me here."
4) "I want Jesus to be the number one in my life."
5) "I'm saved from sin and I've rededicated my life to HIM who owns me. I'm now free from lies, exam malpractice etc. Pray for me to believe that indeed "It is finished "
6) "I accepted Jesus as Lord and Need A Bible." (We sent Roger a Bible.)
7) "I have accepted Jesus and prayer not continue to commit sin any more." Matthew
8) Recently had a deputy police chief from a major city accept Jesus on the site. He is responsible for over 1,500 officers and staff and could be a big influence for Jesus. Please pray for J. Ramar.
9) "Jesus is my Lord and Savior, please save us from witchcraft, sorcery, divination, polygamy, immorality, astral projection, pride, all sin iniquity fathers, false religion, false gods, show me your way, give me purity, holiness, give me Jesus true, save me from work of devil, and evil spirit, kingdom of darkness be destroyed, give me holiness, save us from Satan and his work, premature death, I need to serve Jesus, thank You Jesus, Amen." Anna S.
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We appreciated your patience when FaithWriters was down for over two days a few months ago, due to issues with our service provider. The issue we experienced makes this message of even more importance. We do not want you to lose your articles. Therefore, we have been pushing this for over a year and hope you have already taken advantage of it. You can download a copy of your articles in mass, with one click on the site. If you post regularly, go back and do this once a month or so to capture your newest submissions.
We back up the site regularly but cannot give you a 100% guarantee of their permanent safety. Things happen online as you know. Hackers are a big issue and some out there would like to take a Christian site down. We have had attacks and issues in the past. Thankfully, we do not keep any of your financial information.
If you log into the site and look in the middle left column of the My Account page under Update and Manage Your Profile/Account, you will see the following link on the website: Click Here to Download a Copy of Your Articles in Mass
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Noel loves words: as powerful tools and as playful toys. He has edited a Christian sports magazine, promotional brochures, television testimony spots, children's books and pastoral care books. Most recently he assisted Christian coaches with a soccer manual that links discipleship pointers with game strategies-as a bridge to reaching young sportspeople in the developing world.
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Read Great Christian Books for Free in Exchange for a Review
Many already have multiple five-star reviews on Amazon.
These are all free to read for you while others pay full price on Amazon. Plus, you receive the bonus of helping a fellow believer and FaithWriters member. It takes reviews to sell books these days, and other members appreciate your help.
Ignore the prices below. We have some great books for you to read for free!
Second: Choose a book. Here are a few that are available in the program. Search by title HERE to find the book in our store.
As You See The Day Approaching
John Owens
Your Price: $3.00
The signs are evident. That prophesied DAY is fast approaching. Do we have eyes to see the nearness of the hour? Are we prepared and ready for any tribulation we must endure. It is not a time for fear, but for the light to shine its brightest.
Expressing Your Grief: Through Poems and Prayers
Laurie Glass
Your Price: $0.99
Use this collection of poems and prayers to help you express your grief and put your concerns into words and before God. These pieces are appropriate for the loss of any one loved one, though there is an added section specifically about the loss of parents.
Lost in Plain Sight
Karen Magee
Your Price: $4.99
Ainsleigh Dawson is acquainted with loss. Despite a quiet small-town life, she is stalked by tragedy. Since God has taken everyone she loves, including her baby boy, she has sworn off all things religious. Then she meets the handsome new pastor. Can she satisfy her heart without selling her soul?
Life Lessons from the Hive
M.J. Miller
Your Price: $3.99
Who knew you could make a connection between bees and the Kingdom of God? M. J. Miller demonstrates to the reader that God does reveal Himself in nature. Clever illustrations and humor add richness and fun to this inspirational and insightful read.
Sunrays and Lily Smiles: (Sweet Memories of Poetry Cottage)
Liana Wendy Howarth
Your Price: $7.99
In Sunrays and Lily Smiles, Liana Wendy Howarth has added to and included previous writings from her e-book, Fragrance from the Spring, a sweet collection of poetry for all ages. There's something for everyone inside her Poetry Cottage ... Poetry, song lyrics and encouragement. May you be blessed.
Life of Jesus: The Four in One Gospel of Jesus
Nikola Dimitrov
Your Price: $7.50
Have you ever wondered about the chronological order of events in the life of our Lord Jesus while He was on earth? Or have you heard the secular accusations that the 4 gospels in the Bible contradict each other? Well, this book has the Four Gospels contextually interlaced in chronological order.
Jim Zeigler
Your Price: $3.99
Elton R Foor, my grandfather now in glory.
He set the example for his family with his righteous living and study of scripture. After retirement from the Pennsylvania Railroad as a shop foreman, each day, he sat by the front window and read his Bible.
Tie My Shoe
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom
Your Price: $2.99
Tie My Shoe is a whimsical look at a day in the life of a kindergarten class. Rhymes and colorful illustrations make it an ideal book for children ages three to six. The ABC format will help kids learn each letter of the alphabet. Soon your child will be able to boast, "I can read this by myself."
Separate for a Reason: Re-Examining Separation of Church and State in America
Janet Ruth
Your Price: $3.69
A former federal prosecutor, Janet Ruth adds her perspective to an increasingly volatile debate over the separation of church and state. Combining her extensive law background with her Christian faith, Ruth challenges Christians to consider a third side to the Church/State debate, one which places an emphasis on giving our allegiance to God.
Wings in the Wind: The Reign of the Mawh'eyri
David Butler
Your Price: $4.95
ThunderWing was a young warrior-eagle, a champion among the Great Eagles, who dwelt in the Mountains of Mawha. His ambition was to win the title of Windlord and the privilege of taking SilverSong as his nest-mate.
But the road to greatness is far more difficult and eventful than he anticipated.
Gravity True For You But Not For Me - Evidence For Gods Existence and Identity
Michael Edwards
Your Price: $0.00
Evidence for Gods existence and identity.
From the Heart
Michele Fleming
Your Price: $3.99
A collection of short stories to touch the heart and soul.
God's WORD Sets You Free with Study Guide
Vicky Jeter
Your Price: $9.99
To Inspire each to read and study Scripture. This is the only way to have a personal relationship with God Himself. No church, no organization, and no relationship (marriage, friend, or companion) can do this for you. God sees the heart and only God can personally know you.
Windsors Child: What God Did in a Small Boy's Life
Tom Parsons
Your Price: $4.95
An entertaining account of how God revealed Himself to the author when he was a small boy living in Wndsor, Ontario, Canada.
Do You See What I See
Delia Latham
Your Price: $0.99
Laramie’s fiancé betrayed her on what should have been their wedding day. Evan is still trying to recover from being jilted at the altar three years ago. Yesterday's heartbreak blinds them both to a surprising truth that could heal their hurting hearts.
Who's Your Father?
Robert Bernecker
Your Price: $2.99
Already a #1 bestseller in its Kindle category! A book that will challenge your faith and transform your relationship with your heavenly Father.
Healing Season a Women's Fiction Anthology
Michele Fleming
Your Price: $1.99
This is the second story in this anthology. Jen had ignored her father and her faith for two years, now her father was dying. Will she be able to make things right, or will a horrible snowstorm stand in her way?
Wider Than The Corners of This World
Melanie Kerr
Your Price: $7.77
This book of poetry has its roots in a vibrant faith in a living God. Neither remote nor reserved, God is intimate and involved in all aspects of life.
Go HERE to find other terrific books to read for FREE - for a REVIEW.
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Providing comments and critiques for fellow members is of great encouragement to them. It is also the perfect way to improve your writing skill.
Tips on Giving Critiques
Critiquing the work of others requires balance. Being too nice will not help your fellow writers develop their work; being too harsh can crush a writer’s ego (particularly new writers, who tend to be shy about sharing their work). How can you achieve the right balance? Here are some tips:
Take care to point out both what works, and what doesn’t. If you’re new to critiquing, a good hint would be to point out one thing you like (a phrase, a description, an idea) for each thing that bothered you.
Whenever possible, be specific when pointing out things that you didn’t like (don’t just say “I didn’t like this part” or “I’d cut that,” say “I didn’t like this part because…” or “I’d cut that because…”).
Try to offer suggestions when you think a change is needed. Suggestions, even to the point of an offered rewording, can be very helpful; even if the suggestion isn’t exactly right for the author to use, he or she may get a good idea from it, or at least a better understanding of the point you are trying to make.
Be honest and direct, but in a polite and caring way. Holding back your feelings about a piece because you’re afraid to share your thoughts isn’t going to help anyone. Just be mindful of how you share your opinions!
We Also Need Your Article to Critique!
Members and paid editors provide the critiques in the circle. You can even submit your judged Challenge entries to the circle.
"I have a few, very few, trusted friends who will edit me with a scowl. Most people want you to feel good so they give you compliments about your writing, and these don’t help at all (except emotionally). Really, you need some grouches to edit your work." Philip Yancey in a FaithWriters interview.
This is a real chance to help others and receive some very constructive and private critiques of your writing.
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In the past, some members have had issues receiving notification emails when their Challenge or other articles receive a comment. We just did a test of the system and placed a Gmail test address in my profile. I then posted a comment
on one of my articles. I also did this test on a Challenge article for a member who said she was not getting the emails. In both tests, the email notification of the comment did come through to the Gmail address, but in both cases, it went to the junk file in Gmail. So, FaithWriters automatic email system
is working to Gmail but may be going to your junk.
If you have not been receiving notifications of comments on your articles, post a test comment on one of your own articles and then check the junk tab on your Gmail. Be aware, my junk tab in Gmail showed there were no junk emails until I clicked on it and found the comment notification email from FaithWriters in there. If you find any emails from FaithWriters in your junk, move them to your inbox and hopefully next
time they will not go to junk. Make sure to check your junk on a regular basis and click on the other tabs just to check. Each time move them to your inbox. There is also a tab titled "view all email" that should be checked. Sometimes Gmail divides email up into different tabs, so check all the tabs once in a while just in case. This is something you should check if you have Hotmail or others too. |
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