I try to use a few words as possible. For years, I wrote minutes and newsletters for physicians. They were drowning in words. I knew that short was my best chance.
When God first called me to put spiritual thoughts on paper for others, I wrote short devotionals. The bigger the thought and the fewer the words, the happier I was. I found my niche.
One day on my way to work, God dropped a big idea in my head. I can show you the intersection where the concept started. By the time I got to the interstate highway, I had the whole outline. Another devotional series, I thought.
It didn’t fit the format.
Different morning, same roadway, another new thought:
It’s a book.
I don’t do books, I reminded God.
You do now.
So I signed up for a writers conference, read the instructions, developed a proposal. And learned how much I didn’t know.
Since then, I have been taking baby steps towards the books (now plural). Those steps included writing (and leading) Bible studies, blogging and developing this website.
I’m still a writer of few words. Most authors struggle to trim their manuscripts. I struggle to string a chapter together. If you need a critique partner who can shrink your word count, I’m your gal.
I am honored that God considers me worthy of his inspiration.
This book has been “in process” in your mind (and on your computer!) for a long time. I am looking forward to the day it is published. You have such a beautiful “intimate” relationship with Jesus, and I am confident your book will inspire many to seek that kind of relationship in their lives.