Write His Answer

After only the first evening and two sessions, the Write His Answer conference with Marlene Bagnull is proving inspirational.

The Shenandoah Christian Writers are hosting this conference, our first. If attendance is an indicator of success, our first conference is indeed successful. More than 70 writers, from PA to VA are here for the weekend.

I believe everyone must have been inspired and blessed as I was this evening. Marlene talked about viewing our writing as a calling from God, which means giving him credit, glory, and praise for this gift. It means relying on him at every step of the writing process, and always remembering that this calling is about Him--not recognition, financial reward, or getting published. It is about being faithful.

It was refreshing to listen to Marlene's genuine and humble approach to writing. She is a successful and well-known Christian writer; but she obviously does not think more highly of herself nor expect anyone else to, in spite of her success.

I'm really looking forward to Saturday's sessions. I'll be listening to Marlene, but expecting to hear from God.

TM