If you’ve ever spent hours studying Scripture, praying for direction, and shaping a sermon only to wonder later if it made a difference, you’re not alone. Every pastor has felt that quiet question: Do these words really last once people walk out the door? The truth is, sermons often do more work than we realize. […]
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Every Sunday, pastors step up to the pulpit with the same mission: to share God’s Word in a way that reaches hearts and changes lives. Scripture itself is powerful, but the way it’s communicated often determines how well it’s remembered. That’s where storytelling comes in. Stories connect. They move us beyond facts and information, drawing
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When you sit down to write a memoir, the hardest part isn't usually finding what to say—it’s deciding what not to say. After all, you’ve lived a whole life. Where do you even start? The truth is, writing a great memoir is as much about restraint as it is about revelation. Choosing what to include
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If you’ve ever thought about telling your story in book form, you’ve probably run into two words that seem almost interchangeable: memoir and autobiography. They both deal with real lives. They’re both rooted in truth. But when it comes to actually sitting down to write, the two forms are more different than most new authors
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Structure can sound like a scary word. It feels rigid, maybe even limiting. But here’s the truth: structure is what keeps your fiction book from falling apart halfway through. It’s the scaffolding that holds the magic in place. And when done well, it disappears entirely, leaving your reader fully immersed. If you’re writing your first
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Great fiction starts with characters who feel real. Not perfect, not polished—but genuine. When readers connect with your characters, they care what happens next. They root for them, worry about them, and think about them long after the book is closed. If you’re writing a fiction book and want to build characters readers actually believe
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Books about military service and patriotism have the power to move people. They can stir pride, open eyes, and give voice to experiences that often go untold. But for that to happen, they need to feel honest, grounded, and deeply human. If you’re working on a patriotic or veteran-themed book, here are a few things
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There’s something uniquely powerful about a military memoir. It’s a legacy, a reflection of courage, sacrifice, and often, quiet strength that deserves to be shared. But writing a book that does justice to your experience (or someone else’s) can feel overwhelming. And publishing it in a way that reaches the right readers can be a
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Father figures have long held a place in Christian literature. From the biblical example of Joseph to the steady, if imperfect, presence of dads in modern faith-based fiction and nonfiction, the image of a father carries weight. Today’s Christian authors are doing important work in portraying fathers with more honesty and depth. We see more
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Why Your Story Matters There are certain stories only a father can tell. Not because others miss the perspective, but because a father’s voice brings something unique. It’s steady and honest, shaped by experience and quiet moments that often go unseen by the world. When a father chooses to write, he leaves behind more than
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