About Pilar Arsenec

Pilar Arsenec is a writer, a reader, a book reviewer, and a vocalist. She is married with children. Her passions include: Jesus, family, people, books, music, food & culture.

You can visit her blog, Ordinary Servant, and connect with her on Facebook or Twitter.

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Three Reasons Why Christian Writers Write

There are many reasons why writers write, but I believe Christians write for different reasons. I have listed three reasons why I believe Christian writers write:

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Five Reasons Why Christian Writers Don’t Write

I confess, I’ve been in a season of not writing much. Mind you, this didn’t happen overnight, it’s been a slow progression over time. I guess the turning point for me was when I decided there were enough writers in the world.

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Critiquing versus Criticism

One of the things that happens as a writer is you are subject to other people’s comments and opinions. Those opinions can either be positive or negative, constructive or destructive. Unfortunately, if you write, blog or guest post, there is no way around it. However, I’ve discovered there is a significant difference between criticizing and […]

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Resistance: The Writer And The Struggle

There is a struggle every writer experiences. An invisible war one wages against. This struggle and battle is called…

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The Four F’s: What Sabotages Many Christian Writers?

I was contemplating some of the things which sabotage many Christian writers, including myself. I came up with the four F’s: Fear, Focus, Frustration and Failure.

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The Five P’s: What It Takes To Be A Writer

I have been thinking about what it takes to be a writer. I have come up with the five P’s: Practice, Persistence, Perseverance, Patience and Prayer.

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Obedience: The Key To Writing

“It’s OK to be afraid. It’s not OK to be afraid and disobedient.” ~Chip Ingram Yesterday I attended the Philadelphia Writers Conference held at the Philadelphia Biblical University. I have been struggling with writing recently. So, a colleague of mine encouraged me to attend the conference even if it was just for a day. I […]

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Discipline: The Challenge For Every Writer

I’ve been coming across the word “discipline” a lot lately. Discipline isn’t necessarily a bad word. However, whenever I see the word, I cringe. I guess it’s because the word connotes rigidity or restriction for me. When I think of the word discipline, I see a soldier in boot camp, a runner training for a […]

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