• Smuggling Bibles into Russia: Xulon Author Kathy Vobora tells her story to Focus Today on the Dove network Oregon.

    https://youtu.be/KEVd_y6Q5bQ?t=7s Kathy Vobora accepted Christ as personal Savior at the age of eight. Bible school followed at age eighteen. By age twenty two she had joined a team of young people in San Francisco, California serving in short term missions. During her stay in San Francisco, she clearly heard the Lord directing her to Europe and the greatest adventure that she had ever known.   Journey Into Darkness: Days of Tears, Triumphs, Fear and Faith behind the iron curtain “Open the rear door of your van!” barked the next guard. Without a word or a smile, our driver opened the rear…

  • Photos Worth Words

    Writing can come with its obstacles and challenges, such as writer’s block, but when writing nonfiction books, especially those of personal testimony, it can be even more difficult to write. We want our nonfiction stories to be inspirations to people and encourage them to see the light at the end of the tunnel as they go through life. Sometimes looking at photographs or pictures can trigger the right words to flow from your mind to the page, allowing a story to make its presence known to others. For this writing prompt, consider looking through old photographs of yourself, your family/friends…

  • Why We Write: Writing As Your Catharsis

    Writing has always been a highly functional tool of self-expression for people, and writing as a way to express what’s on your heart and spirit has been found to have healing benefits. When you write about an isolated traumatic incident, which has changed you for better or for worse, it allows you to do something tangible. Turning writing into a form of therapy that is a powerful tool for healing, as you recall memories and pains you may have suppressed over time.You are the master of your own story, as you create something magical with that experience. In writing what burdens your…