I’m a very future-oriented person. I’m always thinking about what’s next. In fact, I’m in the middle of writing my next book as Soulprint releases. But our family is doing something we didn’t do with the other books. We’re celebrating. I feel like there are moments when you need to hit the pause button and praise God. Today is one of those days.

I’m not sure if this is the case for other authors, but writing doesn’t get easier. Sure, there were unique challenges with the first book. And you certainly learn a few writing tricks along the way. But writing a second or third book is like having a second or third child. It still involves a gestation period and painful labor. One reason it’s difficult is the simple fact that I’m a part-time writer because I’m a full-time pastor. I write in the early morning hours and it’s downright exhausting. And part of it is that I’m a perfectionist. I’d never use a ghostwriter and I use very little editing to be honest. I can work on one phrase for hours on end because I want every word to be measured by God.

Having said that, each book is a dream come true. Writing books is an opportunity and a privilege that I never want to take for granted.

So today our family will celebrate like it’s a holiday. And tomorrow I’ll get up early and keep working on my next book!