May 2022 — Koinonia’s Recommended Stories & Notes for Writers
Happenings — a monthly update for readers and writers of Koinonia Publication
A note from Julie
Here at Koinonia, we want to help you start your day off just right. Check out our homepage every day for a bite-size daily devotion and stories about God’s love for us. Do you have a devotional time each morning? I confess that some days I read several devotions, and then there are the days… well, I don’t dip my head low to hear Him. Here’s a reminder I encountered this week:
“Read it because it’s manna and you’ve got nothing to give if you haven’t gathered and you have to gather Word-manna at daybreak if you’re going to gain from it the daylong.” Ann Voskamp, One Thousand Gifts Devotional, p. 140.
Join us, won’t you, every morning on our home page for your “Word Manna” to get you through your day.
Sweet Update! We restarted our Writer Interviews this month. Be sure to check out the stories of two Koinonia writers right below our stats.
Quick Publication Stats
- As of May 31, 2022, we have 453 writers with our publication!
- Koinonia has 3,106 publication followers (that’s 200 new followers in 2022).
Writer Interviews:
Our May Scripture Prompt was Joel 2:25–26
Here’s a glimpse of how this verse spoke to our writers. And I must say, this is the longest list of submissions we’ve had in quite a while. You know what that means? You must read!
What Does It Mean to Repay You for What the Locusts Have Eaten?
Check out our June Scripture Verse Prompt
Read the rules and see examples of past posts here.
In our private Facebook group for Koinonia writers, our writers share their own stories and favorites written by others. Here are some highlights from May’s weekly share-a-thon:
Writers are having a GREAT time in our private Facebook group sharing their work and interacting with other Christian writers. If you’re a writer for Koinonia on Medium and not yet a member of our private Facebook group called Koinonia Medium Publication Writers, you’re missing out! Meet other writers and gain followers, fans, and friends.
If you want your writing featured in the monthly Newsletter, you should participate in this private group or write a post focused on the monthly Scripture Prompt (find the Scripture Prompt post on the Koinonia home page).
Writer-promoted Content
Stop Trying to Belong Because You Already Do
Four C.S. Lewis Quotes on Trusting God
How Stealing Twenty Dollars Taught Me a Lesson On Mercy
When It Comes to Jesus — Are you a Fan or a Follower?
3 New Ways to Pray: Tap Into Your Inner Healer, the Strategist, Top General
How to Minister to Those With Special Needs
Empty Nest: Reflections on God’s provision
How God Meets Us in Our Time of Depression
What Does God’s Voice Sound Like?
Spiritual Lessons from the Philodendron
God’s Blessing at Altgeld Hall
Writer-promoted Poetry
I Found A Poem I Wrote When I Was Twelve Years Old
Writer-promoted Short Form (150 words or less)
Our writers are prolific. If you love what you read from these lists, click their profiles and read some more!
Writing/Medium Tips (offered in our private Facebook group)
How I Came to the Conclusion to No Longer Write for Money
Seven Lessons I’m Sharing From Earning $1000 From a Medium Story
The Foolproof Way to Overcome Writer’s Block
Someone asked a question about keeping up with your published posts in an organized fashion. Here’s an idea:
List Feature: Create Reading Lists for your Followers (and they’ll help you the writer too!)
Andrea Cannon asked if anyone in the group had experience with Christian Faith Publishing Company? Anyone? Let her know or comment on this newsletter.
See what you’re missing? Enjoy these conversations and learning opportunities as a member of our private Facebook group, Koinonia Medium Publication Writers. Again, this is for Koinonia writers only.
MORNING DEVOTIONS: We welcome Morning Devotions as single submissions and short series (2–3 posts). We are currently scheduling submissions about 3–4 days out, so you must wait briefly to see your post(s) appear. Please keep submitting! Submission Guidelines for Morning Devotions
Conclusion
I hope you’ve enjoyed this little round-up of what’s happening at Koinonia. If you have not yet liked our Koinonia Facebook Page, please like it today. This is where we post our published stories and then you can share them with your friends on social media.
Blessings and Peace,
Publication Owner
