Vulnerability As A Christian Writer

When I finally decided that I wanted to become a Christian writer, I didn't think to consider the level of vulnerability that would be required of me in order to be successful and impactful as a writer in God's kingdom.

Unlike other topics I’ve covered in my writing such as: beauty, fashion, and lifestyle, Christian writing has challenged me to become more transparent and to dig deep within my own story in order to draw upon the truths that God had revealed to me through my own flaws, failures, and victories along the way.

However, despite knowing this I still struggled for a very very long time to find the courage to share my story and my voice.

After all, on the one hand, I knew that it’s probably not wise to go onto the world wide web and air out all of your traumas and dramas for clicks and claps. Yet, on the other hand, I knew that I didn't just want to be a “Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Go To Church” blogger for the rest of my life. That there was a depth and a deliverance I wanted to see God manifest in my life and the lives of others through my writing and creativity.

I could sense God was still drawing me out further and further from the cave of my comfort zone and into wide open spaces that tested my faith, challenged my obedience, and sharpened my gifts.