This blog explores the reality behind relationship and family pressures in pastoral life, discussing both the challenges and beauty they bring to our lives. Have you ever sat inside a house of worship, looked at the members around you, and wondered, “What is your story?” It could be that grumpy old lady with orange cat […]
Lisa Blakely’s faith-based works are honest, comforting, and have relatable characters. Christian fiction gives writers and readers hope and healing. Sometimes the best method to express your faith isn’t from a pulpit; it’s through a tale. Christian fiction has a quiet power. It lets readers see themselves in characters who pray, battle, mourn, and have
Learn how to write grace-filled Christian characters that connect with readers. Explore themes of mental health, ministry, and emotional truth inspired by Christian drama books. There’s something sacred about sitting down to write a character who bleeds quietly on the page. You might not hear their cries out loud, but somewhere, a reader will. Christian fiction
As faith-based authors, we write inspirational Christian stories to ignite hope, but more often than not, the story tells us something back. “Why do you write?” This is one of the questions that most writers will get asked throughout their careers. Even we ask this question ourselves. Why, indeed, write uplifting Christian fiction when we
Learn how to write a dramatic faith-based novel that explores marriage, ministry, and women’s struggles—without losing the message of hope and truth. Writing a faith-based novel is not just about adding Bible verses or putting a sermon in every chapter. It’s about telling stories that feel real, that show struggle, and that still carry a
Explore the emotional journey of one woman in a Christian drama book about love, doubt, and finding out what it really means to be called into ministry in Lisa D. Blakely’s Minister’s Wives. Faith-based novels aren’t only stories about churches or religion. The greatest ones show us real individuals who are flawed, honest, and doing
Explore why Christian drama books matter and why faith-based stories resonate with readers who are facing real-life struggles and spiritual growth. Writing about the Christian life, as you can imagine, is not an easy path. It is not the popular path. It definitely is not the path a Christian fiction author in Tennessee should undertake
A deep dive into Christian fiction for women and the emotional world behind the pulpit—exploring the struggles of ministry marriages and spiritual pressure. When people pick up a Christian drama book, they usually expect stories about love, faith, maybe even miracles. But not everyone realizes there’s a subgenre that digs much deeper—into the quiet pain,
Explore the real struggles behind faith-based marriages, the challenges of marrying someone in ministry, and how love can survive church expectations. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to marry a minister—or you’re living that story yourself—you know it’s not all picture-perfect smiles and Sunday hugs. There’s faith, yes. There’s a purpose. But there’s also
Reading faith-based contemporary novels to inspire teens and adults is one of the best decisions to make for your faith journey. Dive into Christian fiction today. Have you ever read Christian fiction? If you’ve loved The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis or L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables, chances are you already have! These
