I went to a Christian writer’s conference last week. I didn’t post anything here because I was too busy learning how to be a Christian writer. I met a lot of very nice people and collected a stack of Christian writers’ business cards. I heard some very inspiring presentations and took notes in all the sessions. I pitched an idea for a book to three publishers and learned I need at least 10,000 followers before being considered as a prospective author.

Only 9,700 more to go.

Tim Challies (www.challies.com) was the keynote speaker. As my head was swimming with “10 Ways to Market Your Book” and “Why You Need to Grow Your Reach,” Tim spoke about things closer to my heart.

He encouraged us to resist the pull of popularity.
“The book business is a numbers-driven industry that is extremely competitive.
Be honored that anybody reads your words—that God gives you any readers.
Be content.”

He said success carries a heavy weight of responsibility.
“God expects more from those who have more gifts.
God’s giving of a little might be a gift saving you from yourself.”

He told us that developing character is more important than success.
“Don’t let your success rise above your sanctification.
Most of us don’t have the holiness to handle success.”

I am, indeed, very honored that you stop by here and read from time to time.
I don’t want the responsibility that comes with publishing success.
I’ve got my hands full working on growing godly character.
I am content.

Spurgeon said it best:
“When God wants you, He knows where to find you.
You need not go and push yourself to the front;
the Lord will bring you to the front when He wants you.
Oh, for grace to work on unobserved!”