24 September 2010.
I sit here thinking of what Tim Downs, the keynote speaker, said. Jesus spoke in parables, stories (fiction - if you will) for a reason. Because people will listen to stories with a message more so than a list of rules or laws or someone preaching to them. We, as writers, are to use our God given gifts to write stories, fiction to glorify God and pass along His message whenever and however we can. I was happy to hear this confirmed by someone. *smile* :o)
A song played and sung during the praise and worship time was a song I'd heard before. It was a song from the movie "Fireproof". I didn't remember it though. But in this case, it touched me and it really made sense to me as a struggling (wannabe writer) writer. I'm waiting for my break. I'm waiting for my chance to be noticed by someone in the industry. I'm waiting for something to happen with my writing. The song is - While I'm Waiting - by: John Waller. I'll post the link. I hope it inspires you as much as it did me. While I'm waiting, I will praise Him! :o)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-M7oGrOaI&feature=related
I will serve Him while I'm waiting. I will worship while I'm waiting.
I'll keep writing while I'm waiting. :o)
~Susie
Friday, September 24, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
2010 ACFW Conference was AWESOME!
20 September 2010. I've just returned from the ACFW conference in Indianapolis Indiana. I didn't know there could be so many like minded Christian writers in one place at one time. It was an awesome experience. I pray I will be able to afford to go again next year. I hear it is to be in St. Louis, Mo.
I wish my whole church family could have gone with me. I wish my whole family could have gone. I wish Terri could have gone and all my friends and relatives. I know they would have loved it as much as I did.
Tim Downs was a great key note speaker. The work shops and classes were great. The staff and volunteers of the hotel and the ACFW were super.
I need to give a SPECIAL thank you to Fay Lamb. THANK YOU! Her husband couldn't attend and she had an extra awards banquet ticket. She gave it to my husband allowing him to attend. Again, Fay, thank you so very much! HUGS.
More on the conference later when I've wrapped my head around it some.
Don't let your dreams die. ~Susie
I wish my whole church family could have gone with me. I wish my whole family could have gone. I wish Terri could have gone and all my friends and relatives. I know they would have loved it as much as I did.
Tim Downs was a great key note speaker. The work shops and classes were great. The staff and volunteers of the hotel and the ACFW were super.
I need to give a SPECIAL thank you to Fay Lamb. THANK YOU! Her husband couldn't attend and she had an extra awards banquet ticket. She gave it to my husband allowing him to attend. Again, Fay, thank you so very much! HUGS.
More on the conference later when I've wrapped my head around it some.
Don't let your dreams die. ~Susie
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