Purpose Magazine: Overcoming Excuses
Purpose needs short, personal true anecdotal stories (350-650 words) and poems/verse (up to 12 lines). These submissions must meet the monthly themes. Purpose is interested in true stories and poetry that illustrate practical ways Christians apply their faith in daily life or illustrate biblical understandings that support discipleship living.
Rates of payment for articles range from $25 -$50, poetry from $10- $20.
To publish in September 2019 issue
Theme: Overcoming Excuses
Due date: January 21, 2019
We can all come up with lots of excuses for not getting things done: not having that conversation we need to have with a loved one, employee or child; putting off planning for retirement or end of life. The people we meet in the pages of the Bible were no exception—perhaps they’ll give you ideas for stories or illustrations on this theme. From Adam and Eve, to Moses, to Jonah, Ananias and others, dealing with our excuses is important personally and as Christians. Why do I delay reading my Bible? Visiting the shut-in? Reaching out to those who are disadvantaged? God lets us know in many ways the truth of Ephesians 3:20-21, “Now to Him who is able to do … all that we ask or think …” So how do you deal with your own excuses?