October 3, 10am-noon
This month's topic: How to Write a Good Book Description, part 1
September's Focus Point
Word Power
Two notable truths found in the book of James offer wisdom
for us as Christian writers. The first is faith without works is dead and the
second is James' discussion of the power of the tongue.
We can talk about writing endlessly, sharing ideas and lofty
projects, but unless we are actually writing, we are not writers—we’re
thinkers. The second truth is what I want to talk about today—the power of the
tongue. James is not referring to the appendage in our mouths but the impact of the words that come from the tongue. He
goes into depth about their power to destroy, but they also have the power to
give life.
As writers our words can give hope, bring joy, and stimulate
faith. We are able to educate, encourage, enlighten, and entertain. We know
words can do that because we’ve read books and articles that have done that for
us.
We also know the importance of crafting those words in
ways that will best accomplish their purpose and impart life, which is why we talk about the
skills and techniques, grammar and editing. We study
these things in order to empower our writing, to offer words the Spirit can
ignite in the lives of our readers.
Take-away thought: If you want to be a writer, write—and write well to give the world words of life.
