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Whether they are beginners or seasoned pros, writers and speakers of all types will find inspiration and gentle encouragement within the pages of As the Ink Flows. It’s a breath of fresh air for the creative soul! – Carla Laureano, Author of Brunch at Bittersweet Cafe.
As the Ink Flows, Devotions to Inspire Christian Writers & Speakers
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As the Ink Flows is a devotional by writers for writers, integrating the craft of working with words with the faith of people of the Word to deepen, sustain, and expand ministry in the world. This collection of 90 devotions features a focus Scripture, a brief meditation on the text and the writing experience, and a prompt for personal reflection and creative response. Written by five members of a Christian writers group, As the Ink Flows offers inspiration and encouragement for writers and speakers who want to connect their convictions and their craft for the glory of God and the equipping of Gods people.
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CHRISTMAS WITH HOT APPLE CIDER
Want to warm your soul for the holidays? Unwrap the true meaning of gift giving with a treasure trove of festive tales.
Sometimes, the best gift is a great story. With 62 heartfelt accounts of the true meaning of Christmas, this anthology is sure to fill even the grouchiest Scrooge with holiday spirit.
Christmas with Hot Apple Cider: Stories from the Season of Giving and Receiving is an eclectic collection of true stories, short fiction, and poetry. With 55 featured authors and poets, the anthology provides a diverse and multidimensional look at the traditions, teachings, and values surrounding the birth of Jesus. Be inspired to share your own stories with the world as you discover a fresh appreciation of the holiday season.
In Christmas with Hot Apple Cider, you’ll delight in stories about:
- An immigrant family puzzling over unfamiliar North American customs
- Grandparents passing down a family tradition to a young grandchild
- An octogenarian remembering the day receiving a Christmas gift was nothing short of a miracle
- A Jewish child longing to celebrate Christmas
- A teacher witnessing the joy of a simple gift at a Nigerian orphanage
- A writer struggling to create a meaningful presentation about the innkeeper
- An Old Order Mennonite teen experiencing Handel’s Messiah live at Massey Hall
- Two women answering a call for help from a remote First Nations community
This anthology boasts inspirational stories you and your family will want to read again and again. If you like the Chicken Soup for the Soul books, strong Christian themes, and stories that make you laugh and cry, then you’ll love this must-have stocking stuffer.
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Melony Teague is a freelance writer and author. Co-author of As the Ink Flows, Devotions to Inspire Christian Writers & Speakers. A South African Canadian, wife, mom of two teenagers & two cats. ACFW member.