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✍️ Author Devotional – January 1, 2026 Just Start — God Will Direct the Rest
Just Start — God Will Direct the Rest Scripture: “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” — Proverbs 3:6 (KJV) A new year opens before you like a clean page — untouched, unwritten, full of possibility. January 1st doesn’t demand perfection, a finished plan, or complete clarity. It simply invites you to begin . Whether you are starting a new book, returning to an unfinished one, or finally giving yourself permission to write at all, God’s message toda
Sarah Skaggs
6 hours ago2 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – December 31, 2025
✍️ Author Devotional – December 31, 2025 Theme: Committing the New Chapter to God Scripture: “Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.” — Proverbs 16:3 (KJV) Tonight, one chapter closes and another waits to be written. The turning of the year invites a holy pause — a moment to place everything you’ve carried, created, questioned, and hoped for into God’s faithful hands. As an author, you understand chapters. Some end neatly; others trail off w
Sarah Skaggs
1 day ago2 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – December 24th, 2025 Through December 30th 2025
✍️ Author Devotional – December 24, 2025 Theme: Holy Night, Sacred Words Scripture: “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” — Luke 2:11 (KJV) Tonight is a holy pause.The waiting is almost complete.The promise is about to be revealed. On Christmas Eve, heaven leaned close to earth. God chose stillness over spectacle, humility over grandeur, and a manger over a throne. This night reminds us that the most powerful moments are
Sarah Skaggs
Dec 24, 20258 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – December 23, 2025
Theme: Trusting God in the Silence Before the Miracle Scripture: “The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.” — Exodus 14:14 (KJV) The day before Christmas Eve carries a special kind of stillness. The preparations are nearly complete. The waiting is almost over. And yet, there is a hush — a pause — before the miracle fully unfolds. In Scripture, God often works powerfully in moments of quiet trust. Before the Red Sea parted. Before the walls of Jericho fel
Sarah Skaggs
Dec 23, 20251 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – December 20, 2025
Theme: Magnifying the Lord With Your Words Scripture: “And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord.” — Luke 1:46 (KJV) When Mary lifted her voice in praise, she didn’t magnify herself or her role — she magnified the Lord. Her words pointed upward, declaring God’s greatness and faithfulness. As an author walking with Christ, this is a beautiful reminder of the purpose behind your writing: to magnify Him. To magnify means to make something clearer, larger, and more visible.
Sarah Skaggs
Dec 20, 20252 min read
✍️ Author Devotional – December 19, 2025
✍️ Author Devotional – December 19, 2025 Theme: Faithful to Carry the Message Scripture: “And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.” — Luke 1:38 (KJV) Mary didn’t fully understand how God’s plan would unfold — but she trusted the One who spoke the word. With humility and faith, she accepted the message God placed within her and carried it faithfully, even when the road ahead was uncertain. As an author, you are also a carrier of a
Sarah Skaggs
Dec 19, 20252 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – December 18, 2025
Theme: Breath of Heaven on Every Word Scripture: “All scripture is given by inspiration of God…” — 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) As an author, there are days when words feel thin and effort feels heavy. But God reminds you today that true inspiration comes from Him. The same God who breathed life into Scripture breathes purpose into the words you write when your heart is surrendered to Him. Inspiration isn’t something you have to chase or force. It flows when you pause long enough
Sarah Skaggs
Dec 18, 20251 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – December 17, 2025
✍️ Author Devotional – December 17, 2025 Theme: Faithful in the Waiting Scripture: “The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.” — Lamentations 3:25 (KJV) The Christmas story is filled with waiting. Mary waited in obedience. Joseph waited in trust. Israel waited for a Savior. And as an author, you understand waiting too — waiting for the right words, the right timing, the right clarity, or the right season to share what God has placed on you
Sarah Skaggs
Dec 17, 20251 min read
✍️ Author Devotional – December 16, 2025
✍️ Author Devotional – December 16, 2025 Theme: Writing From a Place of Wonder Scripture: “And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.” — Luke 2:16 (KJV) As Christmas approaches, it’s easy for the wonder of the season to be overshadowed by routine, repetition, or responsibility. But today, God invites you — as a writer — to return to wonder . The shepherds came with haste, not obligation.They came with expectation, curiosity, and a
Sarah Skaggs
Dec 16, 20252 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – December 15, 2025 Writing That Makes Room for Jesus
Scripture: “And she brought forth her firstborn son… and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” — Luke 2:7 (KJV) In the busyness of December, it’s easy for even good things to crowd our hearts — schedules, plans, expectations, and responsibilities. As an author, you may feel the pull to create more, post more, and keep up. But today, God gently asks a deeper question: Is there room for Jesus in your writing? Before Mary laid Jesus in a manger,
Sarah Skaggs
Dec 15, 20252 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – December 14, 2025
Theme: Writing From Love, Not Pressure Scripture: “Let all your things be done with charity.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14 (KJV) As the days move closer to Christmas, expectations can quietly grow louder — deadlines, plans, posts, projects, and the unspoken pressure to “keep up.” But God gently reminds you today that your writing was never meant to come from pressure — it was meant to flow from love. Love is the source of every God-inspired word.Love for Him.Love for the people
Sarah Skaggs
Dec 14, 20252 min read


✍️ Author Devotional Recap – December 6–13, 2025
Theme: Walking Faithfully With God Through Every Word Key Scripture: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” — Proverbs 3:5–6 (KJV) Over the past several days, God has gently reminded us that the calling to write is not about pressure, perfection, or performance — it is about presence, partnership, and peace. From December 6th , we were reminded that God equips us
Sarah Skaggs
Dec 13, 20252 min read
✍️ Author Devotional – December 5, 2025Theme: When God Quietly Strengthens You
✍️ Author Devotional – December 5, 2025 Theme: When God Quietly Strengthens You Scripture: “In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.” — Isaiah 30:15 (KJV) Some days as an author feel loud — full of ideas, inspiration, and momentum. Other days feel quiet — your mind is slower, your heart is heavier, and the words don’t come as easily. But God reminds you today: quietness is not weakness. Quietness is the place where He strengthens you. Your calling doesn’t dep
Sarah Skaggs
Dec 5, 20251 min read
Author Devotional – December 4, 2025
✍️ Author Devotional – December 4, 2025 Theme: Writing in the Light of His Word Scripture: “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” — Psalm 119:105 (KJV) As a writer, you carry ideas, stories, lessons, and messages — but you don’t have to figure out the path on your own. God’s Word lights the way ahead of you, one step at a time. You don’t need to see the whole journey.You don’t need to know how every chapter will end.You don’t need to have every answ
Sarah Skaggs
Dec 4, 20252 min read
✍️ Author Devotional – December 3, 2025
✍️ Author Devotional – December 3, 2025 Theme: Protected and Guided by His Hand Scripture: “For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.” — Isaiah 41:13 (KJV) There is something incredibly comforting about knowing that you never write alone. God isn’t watching from a distance — He is right beside you, holding your hand as you step into each new sentence, idea, chapter, or devotional. Every writer encounters moments of fear:
Sarah Skaggs
Dec 3, 20252 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – November 21, 2025
✍️ Author Devotional – November 21, 2025 Theme: Writing With a Guarded Heart Scripture: “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” — Proverbs 4:23 (KJV) As an author, every word you write flows from the deepest part of you — your heart. Your experiences, your faith, your wounds, your victories, your lessons, and your love all shape the voice God has given you. That’s why Scripture tells us to guard our hearts carefully. Your heart is the wel
Sarah Skaggs
Nov 21, 20252 min read


Author Devotional – November 20, 2025Theme: A Quiet Spirit, A Clear Voice
✍️ Author Devotional – November 20, 2025 Theme: A Quiet Spirit, A Clear Voice Scripture: “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10 (KJV) In a world that never slows down, writers often feel pressure to produce, create, publish, and perform. But God doesn’t ask you to write from a frantic mind — He invites you to write from a still spirit. Stillness is not silence.Stillness is focus.Stillness is faith.Stillness is the sacred space where God whispers wisdom, truth,
Sarah Skaggs
Nov 20, 20251 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – November 19, 2025Theme: Words Led by Wisdom
Words Led by Wisdom Scripture: “ If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God… and it shall be given him.” — James 1:5 (KJV) Every writer reaches moments where the right words feel just out of reach — when you’re unsure how to begin, where to go next, or how to express what God has placed in your heart. But the beauty of writing for the Lord is this: you never have to find the words alone. God doesn’t expect you to rely on your own skill or understanding. He invites you to
Sarah Skaggs
Nov 19, 20252 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – November 18, 2025Theme: Strength for the Next Word
✍️ Author Devotional – November 18, 2025 Theme: Strength for the Next Word Scripture: “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength…” — Isaiah 40:31 (KJV) Every writer faces moments when the words slow down, inspiration flickers, or motivation feels thin. It’s in these quiet, stretching seasons that God gently reminds you to wait on Him. Not to stop writing — but to pause long enough to let Him breathe fresh strength into you. Waiting on the Lord doesn’t me
Sarah Skaggs
Nov 18, 20252 min read
✍️ Author Devotional – November 16, 2025
✍️ Author Devotional – November 16, 2025 Theme: Writing From a Place of Rest Scripture: “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him.” — Psalm 37:7 (KJV) As an author, you carry ideas, inspiration, deadlines, expectations, and sometimes even pressure — both from within and from the world around you. But God never called you to write from exhaustion or striving. He called you to write from rest. Rest in God doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means working from a place of peace
Sarah Skaggs
Nov 16, 20252 min read
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