11 Linger with God in Your Creative Calling

SHOW NOTESWord of the Year: LingerChristian fiction author Melissa Alyse shares how a single word linger refreshed her creative calling. Through her spiritual practice, she learned how important it is to move at God's pace instead of the world's—especially amid the expectations and shoulds of being a new author.A delightful episode for any writer or creative navigating purpose, patience, and spiritual growth.In this episode we cover:- What happens when God strips your plate down to one thing — and why that's not loss- Why spiritual growth for writers doesn't always look like a writing course- The unexpected lesson linger actually taught her (hint: it wasn't about slowing down)- What it really looks like to abide in Christ as a creative- Why your calling is not behind schedule — no matter your detoursGuest Melissa Alyse writes grace-filled Christian cozy non-murder mysteries and sweet romance novels. With no formal writing training, she published her first novel in June 2025 and has since released seven books — proof that when God calls you, and you respond, He also equips you. Find her at melissaalyse.com BOOKS & RESOURCES MENTIONEDA Place to Belong by Melissa Alyse (Book 1 in her series; book 3 includes a character who adopts a word of the year)One Perfect Word by Debbie MacomberScripture References: Romans 12:2 | Colossians 2:2–4 | Colossians 2:6–7 | John 15CONNECT WITH EMILY:Website: emilygrabatin.caThe Heart's Calling SubstackWelcoming Slow Growth communityThis is a space for the sacred, the soulful, and the slow creative. Welcome to the journey. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theheartscalling.substack.com