It’s always a pleasant surprise to receive advance copies of my work in the mail, and Saturday was no exception. I opened a package containing three copies of the February 2012 issue of ec magazine. I love writing for ec, not just because my friend Mandy is a its fantastic editor, but also because it’s a great devotional resource for teens who are serious about their faith.
Enter February’s issue.
If you can’t tell from the cover, the issue’s theme is living out the faith we confess. I contributed the introduction on Authentic Faith, which compares surface-level Christianity with the kind of faith that changes lives.
Here’s a little excerpt from the article to whet your appetite:
“We live in a Christian nation. At least, that’s the label we’ve given ourselves, but in many cases, we are Christians in name only. In no area is this truer than the Bible Belt, where good boys and girls faithfully attend church with their parents and say grace over Sunday lunch every week. They go to church, sing hymns, and even pray on occasion, but it’s all a façade. Their faith is practically nonexistent, and it’s evident in the choices they make.”
You may purchase the February 2012 issue of ec online from LifeWay. If your church has a subscription, you should see some copies in magazine racks soon.
Until next time, grace and peace.
Look what arrived in my mailbox the other day. Proof that I actually DO work from home! As a writer, there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing my name in print, especially when my article makes it onto the cover. Love it!
I wrote this summer jobs feature for the May 2011 issue of ec magazine. I’ve written for ec several times before, and it’s always fun to get an e-mail from Mandy {a sweet friend who also happens to be the editor} in my inbox.
The article includes tips and stories on how to land a summer job, from the application to the interview to the money. The top 10 list of jobs for teens to avoid {not pictured below} is an added bonus. I was really pleased with the way the article turned out, and I hope you’ll check it out. Here’s a little sneak peek for you:
You may purchase the May 2011 issue of ec from LifeWay Christian Resources. For all of you Southern Baptist folk, you’ll probably see some copies on a literature table at your church pretty soon.
Happy reading!
Until next time, grace and peace.
Want to be a runner but don’t know where to start? You may be dreaming of running a marathon next week, but developing the discipline to run consistently takes time and patience. Here are some tips to help you get started.
I’ve started writing short articles for LifeWay’s essential connection, a magazine for teenagers with the tagline God + Life + Fun. Writing these articles has been fun, and I look forward to writing more in the future. “Running Rundown” ran in the January 2009 issue of the magazine in the Life:Essentials section.
To read the rest of the article and brush up on your running skills, click here.
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