Held and Holy
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Held and Holy: Learning to Love Through Boundaries
A Christian Reflective Anthology
"Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time." — Colossians 4:5
"If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ." — Galatians 1:10
Boundaries are not barriers to love — they’re the framework in which love can flourish.
In Held and Holy, Christian authors will share stories of what it looks like to love others while honoring God's call to wisdom, discernment, and identity. Through fiction and personal essays, this anthology will explore the hard but holy work of setting boundaries — with others, with the world, and within ourselves.
From breaking free from people-pleasing to learning how to say “no” with grace, each story will reflect the spiritual tension and freedom found in loving well without losing ourselves. These aren’t stories of cutting people off — they’re stories of clinging to Christ while navigating hard relationships and holy wisdom.
Because when we are held by Him, we are free to love wholly, wisely, and well.
✍️ Submission Details:
Genre: Christian reflective fiction or personal essay
Word Count: 5,000–20,000
Tone: Honest, redemptive, spiritually grounded
Optional: Authors may include a short Scripture reflection or note (max 300 words) at the end
Buy-In Fee: $25
Submission Deadline: April 17, 2028 | Release Date: July 17, 2028