This past weekend I was far from home speaking to women about God’s love and the path to living a better story. 
As always, I brought books with me. I expected my newest release, Ten Minutes with God, to sell but was surprised that Deeper, a book I wrote eighteen years ago, still flies off my book table. I took note and began thinking about why that might be. I believe it’s because the content is what one might call evergreen.
What makes our Christian writing evergreen?
It’s writing from themes that remain relevant:
- Belonging and identity
- Grace, forgiveness and redemption
- Suffering and perseverance
- Faith that is lived out in real ordinary life
- Hope that goes beyond circumstances
Jesus taught this way. His parables were grounded in every day life. He used themes like seeds, soil, bread, relational conflict and teachings that still resonate centuries later. The power wasn’t in novelty but in truth. The same can be true for us.
We live in a loud world full of opinions, sound bites, news cycles and trends. Now more than ever people are hungry for something real and meaningful. Christian readers are looking for words that slow them down, anchoring them and leading to a life of growth. Trends come and go, but writing from lasting biblical truth and biblical themes is what makes your writing last.
Evergreen writing offers:
- Broader reach: It speaks across generations, not just to one moment in time.
- Longevity: Something written today can still be meaningful ten years from now.
- Deeper impact: Readers return to writers who point them to lasting truth, inspiring stories, and real-life tools rather than trendy fleeting commentary.
For Christian writers, this kind of writing aligns with spiritual formation and faith itself. The gospel and biblical principles are not trendy. Scripture is not seasonal. When you write honestly from your own wrestling, doubt, fears and hope, you invite the reader into something real. These kinds of stories in both non-fiction and fiction create universal connection.
So, instead of trying to chase the trends, try asking yourself these three questions:
- What has God been forming in me?
- What truth keeps coming up in my life?
- What lesson would I still stand by years from now?
As Christian writers we are stewards not just content creators or influencers. We are entrusted with words that can shape hearts, encourage a life of faith, and remind our readers of God’s nearness in every season.
This writing might not be flashy, but it carries weight. And, in the end, isn’t that what you want? The story that outlasts the pages or truths that changes lives. To do this we must begin to look past the trends into timeless truths. Consider how to creatively turn over what has always been there but can be relevant for today’s readers. And, friends, when you and I do that, our writing becomes evergreen and our messages turn hearts towards home—eternal truths with lasting impact.
An Invitation to Pause
If you are unsure what to write next consider this your invitation to pause and listen to God rather than the noise of the moment. Pay attention to the quieter work that God has been doing in you over time. Finally, ask yourself this one question:
How might the growth in my journey be an encouragement to someone else?
Cheering you on!