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FaithWriters 
June  2016 
Make it your goal to be a better writer for Jesus!














"News & Information for the Write Brained Christian" 
Devotional & Newest Member E-books Included
Ignite Your Passion 

July 15-16, 2016-First Baptist Church, McDonough, Georgia


The FaithWriters Gathering is not another writers' conference. You won't be sitting listening to people speak all day. Instead, we want you to escape to Georgia for a weekend of fellowship, fun, encouragement, inspiration, and hands on workshops and word games. Come prepared to write. 



Learn & Register HERE - More information HERE
Has God Placed a Book on Your Heart? Get Prepared!

Be a Better Christian Writer "Money Back Guarantee"

Ratings Reports a Huge Success and Blessing to Members!

We want you to be the best writer you can be for Jesus, so we have included direct feedback (Ratings Reports) from the Challenge judges with Platinum memberships. These new Challenge Rating Reports are helping Christian writers improve. We are so confident they will help you too, we are offering a money back guarantee on New Platinum memberships. Just follow our simple outlined plan and your writing will improve dramatically. 

Read what members are saying!

"This report is so incredibly helpful! I wish I had more than two reports available to me. Thank you for the detailed and helpful feedback. I hope to work through the entire report including recommended reading. Thank you, again. By His grace," Raymond

"Thank you so much for the report. WOW! There are so many things you've so clearly pointed out that I need to work on. This is sooo exciting! What amazing tools there are to help improve my writing. This is so encouraging. I can't thank you enough!" Francie

"Such valuable insights, and guidance in this feedback report. I appreciate the feedback, and will do the suggested rewriting. This report is like gold; I feel richly blessed." Judy

"These rating reports have really helped to improve my writing. It is a way to assess what works and what doesn't work with the judges. It is also a great tool for learning how to critique others works. I believe this is only my second entry submitted. Thank you." Bonnie

"Thanks very much for taking time to offer this awesome critique. I will take the comments to heart in the next challenge. I appreciate this process." Carolyn

"Thank you so much! Your comments helped me understand what I did wrong. When I have a bit more time, I'm going to study this report and try to see how I might accomplish a better story within the word-count. I greatly appreciate your time and expertise." Dannie

"I want to thank you for sending me the ratings report for my article Remember the Raspberries. I debated quite a bit on whether to order a report for this or not, but I decided to because I was surprised that I did so well on it. I am very new to all of this and thought it would be helpful to see what I had done right, especially since I am now moving up a level. I can’t believe how much I have learned since I joined Faithwriter’s in February. Thank you so much for helping me. I feel very blessed. God bless you for all that you do." Karen

"I think these reports might be the best addition to the challenge yet." Diane

"Hello, I wanted to take a minute to thank you for the FW program/website. It helped me hone writing skills and learn to write on a consistent basis. Before I found your site, I was pretty hit and miss with my hobby, but largely through your ministry, I've become a professional writer. Amazing!" Deborah


"Thank you so much for all the advice! It was awesome and will be of great help to me. Not only on this story but overall. Thank you and may God Bless" Cindy

Entering the money back guarantee program is the perfect no risk way to support FaithWriters mission to spread the gospel in over 230 countries online and improve the skill of Christian writers who will continue do the same.   Go HERE to learn more and sign up.

Rating Reports are available for all Platinum members, including those who do not sign up for the money back guarantee program. 
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The Challenge Will Improve Your Writing

Previous Challenge Entry (Level 4 – Masters)
Topic: This Side of Paradise (not about the book) (07/14/11)

TITLE: Hail Mary
By Marita Thelander


I knew it would come to this eventually. I lived, if you can call it living, on the wrong side of the tracks. The wrong side of the law, the wrong side of the prison walls…if there was anything to be on the wrong side of, I lived there.

I was born to a drug addict who prostituted herself to support her habit. Doesn’t it always come down to who gave birth to you?

Mama was beautiful, even in her drug-stricken form. “Hail Mary, full of grace…” I remember the men teasing from some prayer they learned, but the words they said after that weren’t prayerful at all.

I started stealing at the ripe old age of none. Mama would stuff things inside her maternity clothes and walk right out of the store. She came in looking four months pregnant and went out with a rounded belly of about eight. She laughed every time she told that story.

From there things were wrapped in my baby blanket, swaddled around my innocent body. Then came diaper bags, back-packs, and eventually I took care of getting whatever goods out I could.

Life in a hooker’s home made me a man in every sense of the word before I had hair under my armpits. There was no hope for me. At least that’s what I heard over and over. No hope to be anything but a pathetic criminal in a 5x9 on death row, waiting for it all to come to an end.

God was only a word I spewed followed by a string of other colorful choices. I tried to doubt His existence, but once in awhile I saw things that made me know He was real. I should be dead, but I know I experienced some sort of divine intervention more than once.

Ironic, isn’t it? I should be dead and here I sit waiting to die, but I’m not dead? I wonder if I’ll ever die.

I’ve talked to the chaplain once in awhile. It’s sort of good to talk things out. He told me all about Jesus and his mama, Mary. He told me... 

Continue reading and comment on this entry HERE. Read more from Marita Thelander and contact her HERE.

Read and comment on current Challenge entries HERE. 

Read and comment on past Challenge entries HERE.

We Need Your Financial Support to Spread the Gospel!

Fishers of Men in Over 230 Countries
Together We Spread the Gospel on The Net

There is only one unforgiveble sin, the sin of unbelief. Those who believe will trust God and are led to the safety of Jesus. Those who do not believe will be like those who did not enter the Ark and were lost. 

The enemy is alive and rampant online with a word of unbelief. A message of hate for Christianity and Jesus. A message that is leading countless children to embrace unbelief. The number of atheist sites and organizations posting online is increasing rapidly. If you go no further in this message, at least go HERE and see for yourself the growing number of purveyors of unbelief online. Here is a short video we would like you to watch also. 

Not all of us can go around the world as missionaries in person, but we can reach the world online. We can even reach many places missionaries cannot go in person. The world needs sites like FaithWriters, prepared Christian authors and as many Christian articles and books that point to Jesus as possible. The web especially needs your Bible studies, apologetic articles, calls to salvation, nonfiction and fiction articles and books leading people to Jesus. Together we attract lost people from all over the world who need Jesus along with believers who need their minds renewed and encouraged. God has given us a great opportunity to reach many people who may have never heard about Jesus. The image above marks the location of our visitors. 

Numerous people from around the world have accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior directly through FaithWriters. We contact every person who leaves an email address, and provide them with more information. Sometimes we correspond with them several times. We even offer to place them in contact with another believer (FaithWriters member) in their country. Consider how much time people --- especially kids --- spend on the internet these days. Watch this two minute video from Kimberly on how she found God on the internet.

A few unedited emails from people who have accepted Jesus on the site.

1) Type of prayer : first time prayer
Country : Algeria - Please leave a comment. : I JESUS PRAY TODAY MAKE EVERYTHING BETTER I USED TO BE THIEF CRIMINAL IDENTITY SCAM BUT NOW LIFE IS BETTER UNDER JESUS CHRIST MY LORD SAVIOR.
Your work occupation : Other Religious background : Muslim

2) Hi my name is Collin I live in Utah heber I know that we are n the last days and I want to be saved so please I need help I've been going to site to site I'm tired of going home from school a sinner I'm stressed with all my homework I cry more than ever sometimes I need Jesus. (This message was obviously from a young boy)

3) I felt the the holyspirit lead me to you and that God's message of love drew me here.

4) I want Jesus to be the number in my life.

5) I'm saved from sin and I've rededicated my life to HIM who owns me. I'm now free from lies, exam malpractice etc. Pray for me to believe that indeed "It is finished "

6) I accepted Jesus as Lord and Need A Bible. (We sent Roger a Bible.)


7) I have accepted Jesus and prayer not continue to commit sin any more. Matthew

For quite some time now, FaithWriters has been experiencing increasing expenses and declining income.  The current trend is not good. The vast majority (99%) of our members are free members, even though our membership is only pennies per day. Our main ongoing expenses come from administering the Challenge, other tools that help writers improve and site maintenance. We have regular and growing expenses including a hefty current expense to convert our large site to a mobile responsive site. 

We are asking you to help by upgrading (Gold $5.95 or Platinum $10.95 per month) and supporting the spread of the gospel and the growth of Christian writers on FaithWriters.  As followers of Jesus, we are making a difference by publishing the truth of Jesus. Men and women from over 230 countries (View Countries Here) are drawn to the FaithWriters by the various articles on the end of our virtual fishing pole. Often our visitors are from closed countries to the message of Christ and they have no other way to learn about Jesus. They are able to learn from our evangelism site and the sister-sites to which we have provided links, including sites with in-depth information in their native language.

You can also upgrade and designate it as a payment to sponsor new writers. We have many people from around the world who do not have the funds to upgrade. In some countries, even if they do have the funds, no payment processor will handle online payments due to online corruption in their country. 

Upgrade or sponsor a person HERE. Just click on Gold or Platinum. As a current member you just need to do the PayPal portion. You do not need to do a new profile. When we see your PayPal come through, we will credit your account. If you wish to sponsor a member, email us after you do the PayPal and tell us your payment was for this purpose.  
  
We need to keep telling people about Jesus! Will you help us?

We wish you many blessings in Christ and thank you for your support!  Michael & Bea Edwards and everyone at FaithWriters

In supporting FaithWriters you gain access to more tools to improve your writing, foster the growth of new Christian writers and spread the gospel in over 230 countries online. All for pennies per day.
Support Fellow Christian Authors

Read Great Christian Books Free In Exchange For A Review
Many already have multiple five star reviews on Amazon. 

A Season of Change - Summer Edition
Stephanie White


Upon entering this devotional you get the unique 
experience of looking through two windows of the same house. Out one window you see a poetic and artistic view full of real emotion supported with the Word of God. Out the other is a view that is beautifully impactful. 
 

Find today's book HERE. Learn how the program works HERE.

This is just one example of over 30 books you can read for free in exchange for a review. Many others have multiple five star reviews too. One book is running just below five stars with 92 reviews and it is listed in the top five books of its two categories. Another with over 30 reviews is running close to five stars and was honored as the book of the year by a major theological website. Another has over 20 reviews and is running almost five stars. Read one of these or one that has just joined the program and desperately needs reviews.

These are all free to read for you while others pay full price on Amazon. Plus you receive the bonus of helping a fellow believer and FaithWriters member. It takes reviews to sell books these days and other members really appreciate your help.

Go HERE to find other great books to read for FREE for a REVIEW.

Hurry and choose one while they are still free to read! The authors can take their books out of this program at any moment.

Have you written a book and need reviews? Learn about submitting your book to this program HERE.
Another Great Way to Improve The Critique Circle

We Need Your Article to Critique!

Members and paid editors provide the critiques in the circle. We just added two more paid editors to the Critique Circle and they are telling us they need more submissions.

You can even submit your judged Challenge entries to the circle. 

"I have a few, very few, trusted friends who will edit me with a scowl. Most people want you to feel good so they give you compliments about your writing, and these don’t help at all (except emotionally). Really, you need some grouches to edit your work." Philip Yancey in a FaithWriters interview.

This is a real chance to receive some very constructive and private critiques of your writing
2016 - Tenth Annual Page Turner Contest
An opportunity for TWO FaithWriters members to be published.

This year, there will be TWO PAGE TURNER WINNERS - one from the FICTION submissions, and one from the NONFICTION submissions. 

These two champions will each receive:

1. A fabulous cash prize of $250 (US);
2. The offer of traditional publication of their winning manuscript by Breath of Fresh Air Press;
3. Free publicity and marketing of their book on all FaithWriters' sites for twelve months following publication; and
4. A special Page Turner Champion award plaque.

A Page Turner runner up will be chosen from each of the two categories (fiction and nonfiction). Each runner up will receive:

1. A special Page Turner award plaque.


Congratulations again to our 2015 winners.

2015 PAGE TURNER CHAMPION
Twisted Ribbons by Debbie Roome

2015 PAGE TURNER RUNNERS UP
Voodoo Vanquishing Vixen by Harriett Ford
One Act of Defiance by Rachel Malcolm

For more information on this opportunity go HERE.
Have you submitted a devotional for publication? 

Great Multitude Daily Bible Devotional 
Receive it by email or place it on your website HERE

Jesus Only - Toni Babcock

"Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit." (Jeremiah 17:7-8 KJV). 

Contrast this scripture with the biblical warning directly preceding it, "Thus saith the LORD, Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD. For he shall be like the heath in the desert, and shall not see when good cometh; but shall inhabit the parched places, in a salt land, and not inhabited." (Jeremiah 17:5-6 KJV). 

In these two passages, a clear choice is presented between a blessing and a curse. If we put our confidence in the flesh, we will "be like the heath in the desert". We won't be able to see or comprehend the spiritual blessings and promises that are ours in the LORD. It is described as "departing from the LORD". (Note the scripture does not describe the LORD as departing from the heart, but the heart departing from the LORD; choosing to trust in something else.) 

Is God implying we should be suspicious and mistrusting of everybody we meet? Of course not. God is referring to the spiritual "ground" we stand on; or what we place our assurance of deliverance in. For the believer it should be only in Jesus; because it is only Jesus who died for our sins, and it is only Jesus who can save our souls. 

Dear God, keep the eyes of our faith fixed on Jesus, on Jesus only


Contact Toni and find her other articles and books HERE.

Help us spread the good news of Jesus around the world. FaithWriters devotional is on thousands of websites HERE , plus thousands go out by email and Twitter daily. They are also published about 90 days after FaithWriters on IDisciple HERE Members are encouraged to submit an edited devotional for publication HERE. Submissions are a maximum of 300 words, helping you learn to write to topic and word count. You never know how your writing may inspire a brother or sister in Christ or impact a lost soul. 

Watch this short video that will show you a few of the unique websites the devotional is currently on. Sites like the Church of Scotland and the Los Angeles police wives association. 
Platinum Member Books 
Now Appear in Over 100 Site Ads

Promote your Christian book on FaithWriters and you will helping to support our mission to grow Christian writers and spread the gospel in over 230 countries online. You will not find more exposure for your Christian book anywhere at this price.

Watch this short video HERE.
Please Pardon the Work - Mobile Responsive Conversion - Patience Requested

FaithWriters will soon begin a gradual conversion to a mobile responsive site. Much of the hard work of individual page conversion has already been done on a duplicate site designed for development. We will gradually be replacing the current site pages with pages that will automatically re-size based on your viewing device. This has been a very large and time consuming project due to the size of the site. You should not notice any interruption on a normal sized laptop or larger screen. Hopefully you will not even notice the gradual change on mobile devices. However, there could be issues at times with links not working and misaligned formatting on pages. If you are using a mobile device, for a time you may experience pages that respond correctly to your device size and other pages that display in their current full size format. A gradual transition will avoid any huge issues that might occur by transitioning all at once.

We thank you for your patience. 

Easily Increase the Readership of your Articles

We are asking you to increase your readership, spread the good news and help FaithWriters by using the FaceBook share button when you publish articles.  It is very easy to do, just watch this short video. 

Tweeting your articles and liking them on FaceBook will help too.
Seeking Articles to be Posted on FaithWriters for Kids for Children ages 7-15

Do you have a heart for children and want to teach them about Jesus or writing? If so, email admin or Michael any articles you would like us to post on FaithWriters for Kids. We will review them and post those we approve on the site gradually. If you have many articles that would work, we would consider setting up access for you so you can post them yourself, point the kids to Jesus and encourage their faith and writing. They need to be articles that are written for ages 7-15. Contact admin HERE.   Website is HERE.
Trials and Triumphs II 
Rooted and Grounded in Love

The Powerful and Personal Testimonies of Fifty FaithWriters Members

Support fellow members by getting a copy of this inspiring book, which contains Fifty unique true stories from members around the world. These testimonies are powerful and encouraging. Makes a great book to leave on your coffee table for a conversation starter. Check it out HERE! 

Support fellow members by purchasing your copy today. NOW AVAILABLE IN AN E-BOOK!

The first Trials and Triumphs can be found HERE.
Published - Our 2013 Page Turner Winner 
On the Edge by Theresa Santy

KRISTEN LIVES ON THE EDGE - OF SANITY, LIFE, DEATH, AND FAITH

With her authentic voice, Theresa Santy weaves a believable thread of love, faith, and grace into a fast-paced plot. I can’t wait to read what she does next!
~Leslie Gould, Christy Award winning and bestselling author

Go HERE to to find out how to purchase Theresa's book

This year the Page Turner will have a fiction and nonfiction winner. To learn more go HERE.
RECENT RELEASE - Mixed Blessings: Classically Inspired

Inside this book, you’ll find one hundred perfectly bite-sized stories, articles, devotions, and poems written by members of FaithWriters for the Challenge. All titles are inspired by one of these ten classics: 

• This Side of Paradise
• Crime and Punishment
• Much Ado About Nothing
• War and Peace
• The Importance of Being Earnest
• The Comedy of Errors
• Great Expectations
• Persuasion
• Where Angels Fear to Tread
• Our Mutual Friend

There is something for every reader in a Mixed Blessings book, and this volume is no exception. Mixed Blessings—Classically Inspired is filled to the brim with fun, encouragement, food for thought, and inspiration. You may find yourself chuckling one moment, and shedding a tear the next. In fact, it is the perfect mix of blessings for your daily reading enjoyment.

Purchase your copy HERE.
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If you have tried more than once and get no reply, click on a contact link at the bottom of most FaithWriters pages and send us a message telling us of the issue. We will try and email you from another email provider.
Jan's Lessons Are Now Indexed so You Can Easily Find What You Need





We love Jan's courses. "I absolutely must add to these comments my own deep appreciation for the hard work you put in for us week by week. You enable people to grow and find true expression for their faith in the will of God. I've learnt so much already in such a short time, and that's because of your great advice and loving direction. Trace P.
Ann's Bite Sized Grammar Lessons HERE.


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Be a blessing to someone today by letting others pray for 
you or by praying for them!

Don't Skimp on the Editing 
Hire a FaithWriters Approved Editor Today!

Jan Ackerson is one of several editors offering editing services. 

Click Here to choose an editor.


  This Months FaithWriters Great Reads Selection
 We have some excellent writers and many topics to choose from at FaithWriters. Bless your fellow members by reading one or more of their books occasionally. Just imagine how you would feel if they did the same for you. Many of these books have multiple five-star reviews on Amazon. 






Books added in the last month as described by each author.



Fiction


The Gospel According to Todd
Russell Williams
Your Price: $2.99
Todd Heller is an arrogant ER physician who stubbornly denies the existence of God. A ministering angel forces him back in time to the harsh, primitive culture of ancient Palestine so he can witness the miracles of Jesus with his own eyes.
from Amazon.com!

The Class of 86
Russell Williams
Your Price: $2.99
What would you do if you could relive your life, knowing what you know now?

After 40-year old Jake Simon suddenly dies of a bleeding brain aneurysm, the best way forward in his path toward heavenly perfection is to go backward—back in time. By returning to his past and reliving the worst summer of his life, Jake sets out to rewrite his future
from Amazon.com!

Another Man's Son
Richard L. Provencher
Your Price: $1.25
For 3 years, Sheldon has been the man of the house since his father separated and moved to Toronto. All of a sudden, without a letter or phone call, he wants back in the picture. What’s going to happen with Sheldon’s friend Larry, who has been a surrogate father, taking the boy on many outings?
from Amazon.com!

Poetry


Healing Words or the Soul
chuma obum
Your Price: $4.49
Built upon the veracity of godly wisdom and based on various real life experiences, Healing Words for the Soul is a quick-read resource of motivational information and support which provides faith based strategies that you can use to pick yourself up and achieve a lifetime of success.
from Amazon.com!

THE HUMAN TEMPLE
David A. Ritchie
Your Price: $2.99
Upon realising that my entire understanding of existence was based on somebody else’s opinion, I began to question everything I had been taught and set out on a journey to discover my own truth and ultimately reclaim my own power. A divinely inspired collection of poetry, ‘The Human Temple’ is an expression of my faith and understanding and a guide to help you to seek your own truth with an open heart and mind…
from Amazon.com!

Free Reads For Reviews


Tiny Tales For Tiny Tots
linzy bruno
Your Price: $2.09
Each of these 3 stories is perfect for reading to your youngest children. Even parents will enjoy teaching early speech with Linzy's fun and funny rhymes and bringing their little ones the feeling of safety and love from these delightful little tales.
from Amazon.com!

Writing


Book Publishing: A Quick Guide For First Time Authors
Reid Ashbaucher
Your Price: $2.99
Book Publishing: A Quick Guide For First Time Authors is a short book providing explanation to how the book industry works and how to become part of the fabric.
from Amazon.com!
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