|
|
Will we remain silent as our nation turns away from its Judeo/Christian foundation?
Will our nation survive the forces that are tearing her apart?
Will the church in America be immune from the persecution our brothers and sisters around the world are experiencing?
|
|
I am seventy-six years old. Through the years I have watched our nation slide down a “slippery slope” as far too many Christians have simply adjusted to the changes rather than become a change agent. And friends, I believe God will hold us accountable for the times when we have remained silent and have failed to be salt and light.
My friend, Pastor Michael Gantt, says: "Because of the rejection of God and His Word and because we have exchanged the God of Life for the gods of death and perversion, if there is no national confession of sin and if we cannot find a heart of repentance, a Holy God will complete his judgment; either by the complete annihilation or subjugation of what was once a great and godly people or by rendering it completely irrelevant on the world stage.” [Please take five minutes to read his latest blog, "A Divided Nation - The Fall of America."]
As the director of the Colorado and Greater Philly Christian Writers Conference, I have made it a priority to address the issues facing our nation. Each year 5-10% of our program is focused on preparing us not just to "Write His Answer" (our conference theme) but also to "Live His Answer." With the growing antagonism to Christianity in our post-Christian culture I believe it is critical that we focus on how God wants us to respond.
I urge you to view the FREE workshops and keynote below that we offered at the June 2021 Greater Philly Christian Writers Conference (our 37th year of ministry). I believe these workshops will encourage and equip you to make a difference. Please share the links! These workshops are for ALL Christians, not just writers.
Because the conference is virtual this year, we are able to offer an expanded program and a faculty of 67 agents, editors, authors, and other professionals who will provide in-depth workshops on the craft of writing and marketing. Some scholarship help is still available. Please share this link with anyone you know who is interested in writing and with your church. (There are closet writers in every congregation!)
Here are the FREE workshops
and keynote from the Philly conference:
|
|
for the panel discussion that followed Leona's keynote.
It's just 34 minutes long!
|
|
A critically important keynote |
Ninety-six-year-old Leona Choy is the writer, editor, and collaborator of more than 50 books. She says, "As writers who are Christians, we can't afford to stand down, to back off from writing honest words in appropriate ways. We can't afford to live or write on the safe side by avoiding controversial topics. We must tackle edgy subject matter. Let's stand our ground and stand up for our faith and truth and righteousness even if we stand out with a target on our back."
https://vimeo.com/580549593
|
|
|
|
|
America at the Crossroads
|
Is it too late to restore America to a strong Constitutional Republic rooted and grounded in Judeo/Christian truths?
Charles is a Jewish follower of Yeshua and an author with a personal passion for American history and our nation's unique Christian heritage.
https://vimeo.com/576915896
|
|
The Burden of the Watchman
|
There are some who see what others do not see, hear sounds others do not hear, and discern danger before danger reveals itself. Should he sleep, the loss of the city will stain his hands forever.
Michael is a missionary, speaker, and author of Cry Mercy, Cry Repent, Old Paths and Ancient Markers: Guarding the Treasure of the Gospel, and other titles.
https://vimeo.com/576925688
|
|
|
|
|
The family as we have known it and God has designed it is under attack. How can we speak Truth and Life to this generation?
Rick is a historian and author of 74 books and hundreds of magazine articles.
https://vimeo.com/576936566
|
|
Our nation is heading into spiritual darkness at exponential speeds. Society strives to shut us in a closet so they can slam the door on our message of grace, truth, righteousness, and life. We must avoid the closet at all costs. But how can we speak out in this cultural climate? Will we be persecuted for speaking truth when the culture demands silence? Let us follow in the steps of the first century Christians and trust God for the results.
Vicki is an author and screenwriter.
https://vimeo.com/580535332
|
|
|
|
|
Will the people of the United States find the grace to repent and grope our way back to our previous constitutional foundations? The dangers we face are serious, but the solution cannot be found solely in the political realm. The political views of men merely reflect the underlying worldview or convictions of the heart. The culture needs truth-bearers who will spread the light of Christian truths to an increasingly dark and hostile culture.
Dr. Bruce Porter is a pastor, speaker, author, podcaster, and responder.
https://vimeo.com/580540525
|
|
Step out of the boat of political correctness and “walk on the water” of Spirit-led writing that expresses the truth of God’s Word. Tackle sensitive subjects such as abortion and euthanasia from a biblical perspective.
Angie is a pastor, author, and speaker.
https://vimeo.com/580544489
|
|
|
If my people who are called by my name
will humble themselves and pray and seek my face
and turn from their wicked ways,
I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins
and restore their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
