Why YOU Need to Write That Book (It Changed My Life!)
We live in a world that constantly pulls us toward consumption—scrolling, buying, absorbing—yet very few people ever step into the role of creator. But what if the greatest breakthrough in your life isn’t something you consume…
…but something you create?
As I look ahead, I often ask myself—and now I ask you:
Will this be another year of passive consumption, or the year you finally unleash what’s inside you?
Recently, I had the privilege of being interviewed on the Raising the Standard podcast with Josh Khachadourian. We talked deeply about the transformative power of creating—especially writing a book.
And this message isn’t just for aspiring authors.
It’s for anyone who feels the pull to launch a project, build a ministry, start a business, or put something meaningful into the world that God has deposited in their heart.
My Journey: From Hidden Ideas to Published Books
Long before publishing books, I was blogging, podcasting, journaling, wrestling with ideas that wouldn’t leave me alone.
Writing was my outlet. My way of discipling others. My way of planting seeds from the mission field from Peru, where I’ve been now for over 16 years.
I self-published my first books starting in 2013 on Amazon—long before I knew what I was doing—and eventually started narrating audiobooks for others (45+ and counting).
I also launched my podcast Fire On Your Head back in 2007. Through that platform and my blog, I quickly learned which topics resonated, which messages sparked conversations, and which ideas carried the most impact.
That’s the amazing thing about creation: one expression unlocks another.
Stepping Through Fear (Because It Never Goes Away)
People think writers sit down full of confidence and clarity. Not true.
Fear doesn’t disappear before you create. You move forward with it.
Whether it’s writing, podcasting, or creating a course, fear shows up as:
- perfectionism
- imposter syndrome
- overthinking
- endless tweaking
I’ve felt them all.
And the truth is this:
You won’t create your book in the absence of fear. You do it by stepping through the fear.
One thing Josh said in our conversation stuck with me:
“Someone is waiting for you to show up.”
And that’s true.
I’ve seen it in my own journey—people reaching out because something I wrote or said online made a tangible difference in their lives.
That doesn’t happen unless you plant seed.
I often tell people:
Books, podcasts, and content are like sowing seeds.
No sowing = no harvest.
Period.
The Trap of “Well Planned, Never Done”
I once heard a quote that hit me like a punch to the chest:
“Some people won’t hear ‘Well done, good and faithful servant.’ They’ll hear ‘Well planned, never done.’”
Most authors don’t fail because they lack talent.
They fail because they never finish.
Cemeteries are full of unwritten books, unlaunched ideas, and unstarted ministries.
Not because people lacked passion—but because they never took the next step.
I’ve fallen into this trap myself. Tweaking. Overthinking. Waiting for “perfect.”
But you only take dominion over something when you finish it.
That’s why I kept a quote on my board while finishing one of my books:
“There is dominion in finishing.”
Finishing a book—just like completing any long-term goal—changes your internal world. It grows your confidence. It shifts your identity.
Your Call to Action
If you’re feeling the pull to create—especially to write a book—here’s your next step.
1. Prayerfully pick and prioritize the assignment God has given you.
Stop waiting.
Stop planning endlessly.
Pick the thing God keeps highlighting—and finish it.
2. If you need help, you’re not alone.
Josh Khachadourian and I have partnered together to help a small number of people write and publish their books through a Kingdom-Driven Book Sprint.
This is a done-for-you service for:
- Experts
- Coaches
- Consultants
- Ministers
- Entrepreneurs
who have a message, a solution, and a calling—but need help turning it into a book that actually moves people.
We:
- Interview you
- Pull out your framework
- Validate your idea
- Structure the book
- Help you shape your message
- And write it with you (as your ghostwriter + strategist)
If you’ve been sitting on a book idea—or you know God is nudging you toward one—this may be your moment.
We can’t work with everyone, but we can help the right few people who are ready.
Click here to fill out the short application
We review each one personally and reach out only if it’s a good fit.
As you move forward, ask yourself:
What has God placed in my hand?
What has He put in my heart?
And will I be obedient to create it?
I can tell you from experience: there’s always a reward on the other side of obedience.
Let’s build something timeless together!
