Sunday, February 24, 2008

For the first time...

This weekend was one that I have been so looking forward to. I wish I could convey into words just what a blessing it was for me to attend my first Christian Writer's Conference. Let me just briefly say that I am having a mountain top moment and I pray that it lasts.

For the first time, I was surrounded by other people who love to write as much as I do.

For the first time, I was able to speak to authors who are actually doing what God has gifted them to do.

For the first time, I knew without a doubt that God has put a burning passion to write for Him, inside of me.

For the first time, my gift of writing was set ablaze by the words God spoke through these godly men and women.

For the first time, I am able to call myself a 'writer'.

We don't forget our 'firsts' do we?


12 comments:

Chelle' said...

I'm so happy for you my friend. Can't wait to hear all about the conference.

Mari said...

I'm so glad you had a good time filled with all those firsts! I think you have been a writer for a long time though!

Beth Cotell said...

Sounds like a wonderful conference! It must be nice to know you are doing what God wants you to do!

Anonymous said...

HALLELUIA!!!!

Jess said...

How exciting... and what a blessing. Sounds like a great experience.

~jessica

Sue Tornai said...

I am glad you were richly blessed! I loved it too and I agree that being with others who have a burning desire to serve God in their writing is AWESOME. It makes us better at what we do. I enjoy watching you grow!

Fran said...

I am truly so excited for you Joanne!!

I hope that this "first" will always be a light burning brightly in your beautiful soul!!

Now....knock em dead! You are blessed! :)

ElizabethMThompson said...

Now comes the fun and hard work of putting your ideas into words on the page. I look forward to seeing your book come to life.

Rebekah said...

Glad you had a good time. My sister said she learned a lot from these conferences.

connorcolesmom said...

YIPPEE!!
I was thinking about you and praying that it went well.
Kim

Anonymous said...

How cool! I've always wanted to attend one of those!

AlaneM said...

That is great, I'm so glad you had an awesome experience. God is good baby!

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