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Let Your Soul Breathe [Faithful Writers Toolkit, August 2019]

By Elizabeth H. Cottrell

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Encouragement for Faithful Writers everywhere. Please share with your writing friends. (Reading time: under five minutes) August 24, 2019 Hi, Faithful Writer, I can’t believe the summer is almost over. I confess this time of year brings a bit of melancholy. I’m trying to lean into that and remember it is part of the natural […]

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Book Review: The Communicator’s Companion

By Elizabeth H. Cottrell

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The Communicator’s Companion: Devotions for Speakers and Writers by Jean Wise Reviewed by Elizabeth H. Cottrell5 out of 5 stars Sometimes a book comes along that provides a much-needed source of inspiration in just the right way at just the right time. This marvelous collection of devotions was just such a book for me, and […]

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You ARE a Writer [Faithful Writers Toolkit, July 2019

By Elizabeth H. Cottrell

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Encouragement for Faithful Writers everywhere. Please share with your writing friends. July 27, 2019 Hi, Faithful Writers, I’ve just fixed myself a cup of coffee, so go grab your favorite beverage (is it coffee or tea or something else?) and come sit down with me for the next few minutes. I’m trying to wean myself […]

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Faithful Writers Toolkit June 2019

By Elizabeth H. Cottrell

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Here’s the June 2019 issue of the Faithful Writers Toolkit newsletter: encouragement and resources for Faithful Writers everywhere. Please share with your writing friends. June 22, 2019 Faithful Reflection: Beware being too preachy I am productive most of the time, but I have had a mental block about finishing a 40-day devotional I started several […]

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Faithful Writers Toolkit for May 2019

By Elizabeth H. Cottrell

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Encouragement for Faithful Writers everywhere. Please share with your writing friends. Reading time: about four minutes. May 25, 2019 Faithful Reflection: Step outside for inspiration This morning I sat on the bench right outside my kitchen window, well equipped with a notebook, pen, binoculars, camera, and—most important of all—a steaming hot mug of coffee, the […]

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Not Just A Writers Conference

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My guest today—fellow Faithful Writer and author Mary L. Hamilton—has generously shared her report on the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference she attended last month (April 2019). Live events can be extremely valuable for writers, but with so many to choose from, it’s hard to know where to put your time and money. I’m grateful […]

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Faithful Writers Toolkit April 2019

By Elizabeth H. Cottrell

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Encouragement for Faithful Writers everywhere. Please share with your writing friends. Reading time: less than three minutes. April 29, 2019 My Faithful Writing friends: Spring greetings to you from the Shenandoah Valley! I’m sorry I don’t have a Faithful Writer spotlight this month. Between Holy Week and Easter activities and some eldercare issues, it just […]

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March Faithful Writers Tookit

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Encouragement for Faithful Writers everywhere. Please share with your writing friends. Reading time: less than three minutes. March 23, 2019 Faithful Reflection: Contemplative Prayer In the last few months, I’ve been practicing contemplative prayer—meditation—almost daily. I use an app recommended by Jean Wise called Centering Prayer, and I set it for 20 minutes (I started […]

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