About the Book
This collection of 90 devotions features a focus Scripture, a brief meditation on the text and the writing experience, and a prompt for personal reflection and creative response.
As the Ink Flows offers inspiration and encouragement for writers and speakers who want to connect their convictions and their craft for the glory of God and the equipping of God’s people.
“Whether they are beginners or seasoned pros, writers and speakers of all types will find inspiration and gentle encouragement within the pages of As the Ink Flows. It’s a breath of fresh air for the creative soul!”
—Carla Laureano, RITA® Award Winning Author.
“This book has reminded me that every day is both a gift and an opportunity to grow in intimacy with God. This book has also encouraged me to remember that the joys and struggles I experience as a writer are the very means of grace toward that deepening intimacy. As the Ink Flows can easily be appreciated as a practical guide to incarnational living for those who have been created by God to write.” —Tracey-Ann Van Brenk, M.Div., CSD Certified Spiritual Director,Guidepost Ministries.
“Christians who suspect that writing could be something that they
are called to do will find As the Ink Flows to be an answer to prayer.”
—Bill Fledderus, senior editor of Faith Today and adjunct
English instructor, Redeemer University College
Book Excerpt
When Thunder Roars
By Melony Teague
(an excerpt from “As the Ink Flows”)
The disciples went and woke him , saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up, rebukes the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. (Luke 8:24)
A low rumble of thunder woke me. It was followed by a flash of lightening and a much louder thunder’s roar. I turned to my husband and said, “Wait for it.” It was only moments before both of our kids were at our door asking if they could jump into our arms. My son then counted the seconds between lightning flashes and the thunder in order to gauge how far away the storm was.
Instinctively , my children knew where to go to feel safe. They knew that we would be waiting to welcome and enfold them. In no way would we ever consider saying to them, “Go Away!” to deal with their insecurity alone.
When life’s storms come your way, what is your instinctive response? Do you believe that your Father in heaven has arms open for you? Believing that God would in some way expect you to deal with your fears on your own is accepting a lie. Has God not already given the only begotten Son for you? Why would the Lord withhold comfort and refuge?
When thunder roars in your life, when you feel that you are living through a storm, run to hour heavenly Father. God is waiting to give you refuge. Even better, our Creator is able to still the storm.
PRAYER:
Dear Jesus, please take my hand. Guide me to the safety of our Father’s arms when storms overwhelm or frighten me. Thank you. Amen.
Let the Ink Flow
REFLECTION
Remember a time when you faces a storm, either metaphorically or in reality. What emotions were in your heart? What part, if any, did your faith play in your experience.
PROMPT
Write about the storm experience and how your faith helped you through it.
About the Authors
GLENDA DEKKEMA writes the chaplaincy column for Senior Care Canada magazine and her articles on health, the environment, and family life have been published in Canada and Europe. She is a full-time writer for Christian Blind Mission.
MELONY TEAGUE, a freelance writer and biographer who contributes columns and articles for local media, also handles communications and public relations for two missions organizations in Canada.
CAROL FORD facilitates a Christian writers’ group and owns a consulting business. Certified in MBTI and Life Skills Coaching, Carol delivers workshops and speaks at various events.
CLAUDIA LOOPSTRA is a published author of short stories and articles. Her memoir Redemptive Love: living with an alcoholic father was published and released in 2015. She facilitated bereavement groups for ten years and has conducted various topical workshops.
MARGUERITE CUMMINGS is a talented poet, an award-winning writer, and a former designer of reader guides and editor of discussion guides for Hot Apple Cider books.
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