Why We Must Grow Spiritually Growing Spiritual is one of the main reasons we are on earth. Salvation is just the beginning. By faith and through the Finished Work of Jesus on the Cross, we have been made perfect and holy in God's eyes. Jesus has taken our sin, and we receive His righteousness. However, God wants to work the supernatural righteousness into all the natural parts … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Grow Spiritually
God’s BEST Promise
I had a prophetic dream. My family and I moved to a new location, and we were looking for a home. However, the real estate agent only showed us one house. The house was terrible. It was a decrepit shack with old furnishings, cobwebs and grime from years of neglect. I looked at my children and back to her. "We can't stay here," I said. She shook her head. … [Read more...] about God’s BEST Promise
A Writer’s Weakness: Negative Thoughts
Don't judge a weakness that someone has," I always tell my kids. "Because that weakness is linked to a strength that you don't have." I am a writer, which means I am an introvert, I overthink and I struggle with negative thoughts. I know not all writers are introverts, especially now that a million books were self-published in 2017. Over 80% percent of people say they want to … [Read more...] about A Writer’s Weakness: Negative Thoughts
John August Swanson: A life of Beauty, Love and Art
I bought my first John August Swanson serigraph in 2004. I was studying one of my favorite books in the Bible, Ruth, and discovered a book that showcased his work, The Story of Ruth: Twelve Moments in Every Woman's Life. During our family's vacation to California this July, we were honored to drive to John's studio and home in Los Angeles and spend the afternoon … [Read more...] about John August Swanson: A life of Beauty, Love and Art
Author Interview: Writers & Authors on Fire
Author Interview of Alisa Hope Wagner by John Vonhof creator of Writers and Authors on Fire PODCAST 47 - ALISA HOPE WAGNER Author on Fire Q&A My Writing Obstacles My journey to become published was filled with closed doors and it took seven years from writing my first book to seeing it published. My Writing Motivation The main … [Read more...] about Author Interview: Writers & Authors on Fire
Interviews by Teresa Ann
Let's Talk with Teresa Ann Interviews of Identical Twins: Alisa and Christina You can purchase Alisa Hope Wagner's books about the twins' two reality TV show adventures: Following God into the Cage (Book Trailer) & Following God across the Page (Book Trailer) You can find Teresa Ann at … [Read more...] about Interviews by Teresa Ann
My Wartime Friend In Honor of July 4th
High School Friends I remember seeing Tiffany in the hallways of our high school. We quickly became friends during a creative writing class. Then we attended college together and have been close now for over 25 years. The phone call came after college. She told me that she was joining the Army. I was both shocked and excited for her. I grew up an Army brat, so I have great … [Read more...] about My Wartime Friend In Honor of July 4th
Book Review: The Story Peddler by Lindsay A. Franklin
Lindsay A. Franklin's debut novel, The Story Peddler, is the dream of all new writers -- imaginative, advocated, award-winning and well-received--all due to the fact that it is both written and edited with excellence and courage. Lindsay has "woven" together a gutsy gem of a story, which sets the stage for her complete fantasy work, The Weaver Trilogy. I've only heard legend … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Story Peddler by Lindsay A. Franklin