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Writer, write even when it is difficult. Even if you’re facing difficult circumstances and challenges in your life right now. Write. There will never be a moment in life when there isn’t some kind of challenge to overcome. And there will never be a moment when it’s easier to write than it is to make... Read the Post The post 195: Write Even When It Is Difficult with Beth Bubik appeared first on Nika Maples.

You can overcome any obstacle to write your book! When you trust in the Lord’s strength rather than your own, you can overcome any obstacle standing in your way. No matter how big, no matter how messy, no matter how insurmountable it may seem. The Lord is always with us to help us overcome. And... Read the Post The post 194: Overcome Any Obstacle to Write Your Book with Abigail Brown appeared first on Nika Maples.

Write your book as an offering to the Lord and let His glory shine through you! As authors, we tend to put a lot of pressure on ourselves to tell our stories. But taking the focus off ourselves and our own abilities creates space for the Spirit to move through our efforts. Giving Him room... Read the Post The post 193: Write Your Book as an Offering with Nina Landis appeared first on Nika Maples.

It’s gonna go fast, so why not enjoy the journey? When you’re just getting started with your content, the going will likely feel slow and, often, even stationary.  It may be difficult to imagine the process going quickly and making it to the other side. But, one day, you’ll look back and realize just how... Read the Post The post 192: It’s Gonna Go Fast appeared first on Nika Maples.

It gets better. Starting a media channel to support your writing journey may feel scary, daunting, and overwhelming. And you may feel like the work you’re putting in isn’t making a difference. But, friend, it truly is. The work you’re doing now is giving God room to move in your life and in your ministry.... Read the Post The post 191: It Gets Better appeared first on Nika Maples.

He will meet you where you are and show you the way forward. In all of your content planning, creating, and brainstorming, He will be there. He will give you the insight you need to teach and lead others. He will give you the words to say and the confidence to speak. He will show... Read the Post The post 190: He Will Meet You Where You Are appeared first on Nika Maples.

Make it easy. Don’t worry about all of the moving pieces or the details of how it’s going to work. Instead, focus on the lesson and the message you are being led to share with others. Don’t make it more complicated than it needs to be. Instead, think about how you can make it as... Read the Post The post 189: Make It Easy appeared first on Nika Maples.

Bill Gothard was a notable Christian minister, speaker, and writer who developed a Bible-based teaching program in the 1970’s. He took his platform right around the same time that American culture was experiencing major changes in freedom and expression. Though Bill never married or had children, he founded a curriculum and organization called the “Institute... Read the Post The post 186: What Happened to Bill Gothard? appeared first on Nika Maples.

Robert Morris became an evangelist at the young age of 19. He started a family at about the same time and continued serving the Lord throughout the years.  Robert also wrote many books, touching the hearts and minds of thousands of Christians. In the year 2000, he started Gateway Church in Southlake, TX, which has... Read the Post The post 185: What Happened to Robert Morris? appeared first on Nika Maples.

Gwen Shamblin was a prominent Christian author and leader in the 1980s and 1990s. She led people all over the country in putting Christ first in their lives and especially in their food choices. Through her popular and effective weight loss program, The Weigh Down Workshop, Gwen changed the outlook on diet and fitness. It... Read the Post The post 184: What Happened to Gwen Shamblin? appeared first on Nika Maples.

Using words that give life instead of death is often challenging and complicated. Especially in the current world we live in and the negativity we are easily surrounded by. But as representatives of Christ, we are called to a higher standard of living. Our words are an indication of what’s happening in our hearts and... Read the Post The post 183: Words That Give Life appeared first on Nika Maples.

As followers of Christ, we are called to boldness. We are encouraged to be willing to take risks, defend truth, and accept criticism and harsh treatment. But, as humans, we find that calling to be quite easier said than done. So how can we cultivate boldness in our Christian walk and rise up to the... Read the Post The post 182: Cultivating Boldness appeared first on Nika Maples.

Not quite sure how to handle writer’s block when you sit down to work on your project? It’s every author’s greatest obstacle to overcome and biggest roadblock on their path to success. Surprisingly, writer’s block can be one of the biggest blessings in disguise even when it keeps you from moving forward. It’s not always... Read the Post The post 181: How to Handle Writer’s Block appeared first on Nika Maples.

Is your soul weary of this world and you’re wondering how to deal with burnout? Burnout can feel as if a fire has ripped through your soul and stolen your joy. It can leave you feeling hollowed out as you try to just go through the motions. And in those moments, it’s easy to turn... Read the Post The post 180: How to Deal with Burnout appeared first on Nika Maples.

Are you stuck in setting goals for your writing project? Setting goals doesn’t feel so difficult when we understand the purpose and point of it all. Goals guide us along our journey towards the ultimate destination. Not take us in a completely different direction. But without a direction to go in, we wander aimlessly while... Read the Post The post 179: The Four Essential Questions to Ask Before Setting Goals appeared first on Nika Maples.

The power of words is stronger than almost any weapon there is. Our words can either create life or destroy it. And the seeds we plant from the words we use in our lives will be the harvest that we reap up in the end. So if we aren’t careful, we will be reaping a... Read the Post The post 178: Words, Words, for Better or Worse appeared first on Nika Maples.

Bible characters are people, too. As a writer and speaker, your vocabulary is critical when trying to connect with your audience.  It determines whether your message lands appropriately or whether it completely misses the mark.  One term that is often misused, especially when referring to Biblical or historical figures, is the word “character.” A “character”... Read the Post The post 177: Bible “Characters” Are People, Too appeared first on Nika Maples.

Is it the Law of Measurement or is it karma? The concept of karma has been a generally accepted truth in the world for quite some time. It has become popularized through the media, music, TV, and more. The idea that “what goes around comes around” or that we get back what we give to... Read the Post The post 176: The Law of Measurement appeared first on Nika Maples.

It’s a “universal” truth that people-pleasing is wrong and that being a people-pleaser is toxic to one’s mental and emotional health. But is it really? This may be an unpopular opinion, but people-pleasing is not only a good thing, it’s actually beautiful! As humans, we have embedded within us a desire to please others because... Read the Post The post 175: The Beauty of People-Pleasing appeared first on Nika Maples.

Setting truth milestones for yourself along your writing journey is like setting guideposts along a 10-mile hike. They will tell you how far you have left to go and how far you’ve come at the same time. Truth milestones are important because they provide hope, encouragement, preparation, and an accurate measurement of your growth as... Read the Post The post 174: Set Your Truth Milestones appeared first on Nika Maples.