Write From The Deep

Chaos is a given in life today, especially if you’re a writer. Finding time to write in the midst of all that’s going on can seem impossible. Which can be depressing and frustrating. Which can steal our ability to enjoy the task God has given us to share His stories. Guest Tricia Goyer is here … The post 166 – Find Happiness in Chaos with Guest Tricia Goyer appeared first on Write from the Deep.

If ever there was someone we should get to know intimately, it’s God. How can we write about him and his truth if we don’t have a deep understanding of who he—the source of all truth—is? Join us as we explore God’s attributes and gain a clearer picture of the One we follow, love, and … The post Do You Really Know Who God Is? Part 3 appeared first on Write from the Deep.

As writers, our goal is to encourage and challenge our readers, to point them to God and His truth. In fact, guest Cathy Gohlke takes that a step farther and encourages us to be “pen warriors and light bearers.” She shares how God showed her this was her job as a writer, and how you, … The post 164 – Be a Pen Warrior! with Guest Cathy Gohlke appeared first on Write from the Deep.

Guest Debbie Macomber is a firm believer in following your God-given dreams. Why? Because everyone told her, from an early age, the dream God gave her—to be a writer—couldn’t happen! But she kept going until the dream God gave her was a reality far beyond her imaginings! About Debbie Macomber Debbie Macomber is a #1 … The post 163 – Follow Your Dreams with Guest Debbie Macomber appeared first on Write from the Deep.

God is SO big. So full of mystery and wonder and power. How can our human minds ever really know him? By taking one attribute at a time and savoring it, letting him reveal himself to us. Come join us as we explore more attributes of the character of Almighty God. Thanks to our sponsors … The post Do You Really Know Who God Is? Part 2 appeared first on Write from the Deep.

As writers, we hope and pray that our words will reach readers’ hearts and minds. That our work will influence them to go deeper with God. But there’s another way we can open ourselves for God to use us, and that’s to use our words in prayer. Guest Lenora Worth shares how God has blessed … The post 161 – Be a Prayer Influencer! with Guest Lenora Worth appeared first on Write from the Deep.

We all rejoice when that amazing call comes telling us someone is offering a contract for our work. What a wonder! And it’s easy to think we’ve made it. That it’s all downhill from here. And yet, there are times when that wonder—and the contract—are canceled. Whether you know the why or not, that is a … The post 160 – Guest Chase Replogle Helps Writers Move Forward After a Hard Hit appeared first on Write from the Deep.

We’ve heard it before: “God is my everything.” It’s true, but do you really know what that means? He’s so much more than we can imagine. So come go deeper into just a few of the attributes of God and learn what those particular attributes mean to your writing career and your life. Thanks to … The post 159 – Do You Really Know Who God Is? Part 1 appeared first on Write from the Deep.

Most of us procrastinate, but not all of us are procrastinators. Periodic procrastination is one thing, but constantly putting off things you need to do can have a negative impact on your writing, health, and relationships. If you let it. But there is hope for chronic procrastinators! But first, thank you to all our patrons … The post 158 – Hope for Procrastinators appeared first on Write from the Deep.

The new year is here! Which means a lot of us are thinking about what we want to do and be in 2022. But are you taking time for you? More important, for your soul? Guest Edie Melson is here to help you do exactly that! About Edie Melson Edie Melson is a woman of … The post 157 – Soul Care for the New Year with Guest Edie Melson appeared first on Write from the Deep.

The incarnation. The wonder of God, in human form, dwelling with us. These are more than just words. They are a profound reality filled with mystery and sacrifice and wonder. But do we really embrace this reality? Join us as we savor and explore this deep wonder—a miracle that has the power to refill our … The post 156 – How the Incarnation Can Rejuvenate Your Writing appeared first on Write from the Deep.

So many writers find themselves torn between writing during the holidays and spending time with family and friends. If they take time off, they feel guilty or like they’re being “unprofessional.” But it’s not only okay to take time off, it’s beneficial! We’ve got great ideas from other writers to help you thrive during the … The post 155 – Thriving as a Writer During the Holidays appeared first on Write from the Deep.

Most writers would love to be writing full time, but it isn’t financially feasible. Enter the day job, which, let’s face it, can sometimes feel more like a curse than a blessing. Author and pastor Tom Nelson is here to tell you why your day job matters far more than you know. In fact, your … The post 154 – Why Your Day Job Matters with Guest Tom Nelson appeared first on Write from the Deep.

Ever feel like your prayer life lacks power? Or like it’s more cursory than robust? How would our prayers—and our writing life—change if we understood how to hear God’s Spirit, and knew how to stand firm in our authority as God’s children? Guest Brandilyn Collins shares a powerful, game-changing model of transformational prayer. About Brandilyn … The post 153 – Deep Prayer with Guest Brandilyn Collins, Part 2 appeared first on Write from the Deep.

As believers, we know about prayer. But do we really? Do we use ALL the tools God has given us for prayer? Guest Brandilyn Collins takes us deeper into understanding how to pray with Christ’s power and authority. About Brandilyn Collins Best-selling novelist Brandilyn Collins is known for her trademark Seatbelt Suspense. Her harrowing crime … The post 152 – Deep Prayer with Brandilyn Collins, Part 1 appeared first on Write from the Deep.

We know that good habits can have a great influence on us, but negative habits have an influence too. Everyone knows how hard it is to break a bad habit, but there’s good news! Come discover effective ways to replace your bad habits…and their destructive influence. But first, thank you to all our patrons on Patreon! … The post 151 – How to Replace Bad Habits with Good Ones appeared first on Write from the Deep.

We all have habits. Some good, some not so good. But did you realize that your habits can save you from such things as decision fatigue and damaging behavior? Come listen in as we explore how to turn your habits into powerful allies in a world overflowing with tension and struggle. But first, thank you … The post 150 – How to Build Useful Habits appeared first on Write from the Deep.

Decisions. More and more of them are thrown at us today than ever before. And in so many cases, we just don’t have the knowledge or information we need to make wise choices. In fact, we have so many decisions and choices to make that we’ve become immobilized. Making decisions seems like the hardest thing … The post 149 – How to Overcome Decision Fatigue appeared first on Write from the Deep.

So often writers wonder how to find themes for their books, but our guest this week, Laurel Thomas, has good news! God has planted rich themes in your own journey and life! Come listen in as Laurel gives us guidelines and tips for not just finding those themes, but understanding what to do with them. … The post 148 – Using the Stories in Our Lives with Guest Laurel Thomas appeared first on Write from the Deep.

It’s a fact: control is an illusion! And nowhere is that more true than in publishing. Yes, we can control what we do and how hard we work. But the results? That’s all in God’s hands. Cara Putman—a talented writer, professor, and mentor—with a definite A+type personality—shares the wonder and joy found in giving up control and trusting … The post 147 – Letting Go of Control with Guest Cara Putman appeared first on Write from the Deep.