I have always loved to write.  After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, I began exploring some outlets for my writing.  I had no idea then of the exciting plans the Lord had for me.

When I attended my first writers’ conference, I discovered the many markets open to free lance. My passion for writing grew, and I began submitting my work to publishers. Through the years I have sold numerous devotionals, articles, stories, and poems to a variety of Christian magazines. At the same time I have worked full time for the government and have honed my skills doing technical writing and editing.

Ten years ago the Lord opened up a new area of ministry for me. I hosted a writers’ conference at my church and invited in a guest speaker. A few months later I started a writers’ group. My goal was to share with others what I have learned and help them get started in a Christian writing ministry. Six years ago, I began a second writers’ group at my workplace.  Both groups meet monthly, and many of my students have had their work published in Christian magazines.

In 2004, I began The Fruitful Pen ministry which is designed to provide helpful resources for Christian writers.  “How to Write Daily Devotionals” is the first in a series of workbooks I plan to write.  It is based on a course in devotional writing that I developed and have taught to several groups.  Future workbooks will be based on lessons I have developed for my writers’ groups.

I consider writing to be a great joy as well as a responsibility.  In the parable of the talents (Matt. 25:14-30), Jesus exhorted us to use our gifts for Him.  Let’s be good stewards of our time and talents and answer God’s call to write for His glory!