Summary

The editor of New Creation, Orla, is closing the publication due to relocation to Vietnam where Medium is blocked, but plans to potentially reopen in a year, trusting God's direction.

Abstract

New Creation, a Christian publication on Medium, is temporarily ceasing operations. Orla, the editor, expresses deep sadness but also the joy she experienced while running the publication. She appreciates the positive interactions with contributors and the absence of negativity. Despite her initial apprehension about starting a Christian publication on a secular platform, she received no opposition. Orla felt led by God to return to Vietnam, where she had previously worked, and was surprised to find Medium blocked by the government. Zane Fleming covered for her in the interim. She has plans to reopen New Creation in a year but acknowledges that this is in God's hands. Orla will continue to write and be active online, inviting her audience to stay connected through various platforms, including her new coaching school. She encourages everyone to discover their gifts and use them for God's glory.

Opinions

Orla has a positive view of her experience running New Creation, noting the enjoyment and fulfillment she found in it.
She values the respectful and kind interactions she had with the publication's contributors.
Orla was initially apprehensive about starting a Christian publication on a secular site but was pleasantly surprised by the lack of opposition and the supportive community.
She believes that God is guiding her life decisions, including the closure and potential reopening of New Creation.
Orla is optimistic about the future, trusting in God's plan for her and the publication's community.
She sees the closure as an opportunity to explore new directions, such as her coaching school and one-to-one coaching.
Orla encourages others to discover and use their gifts for God's glory, reflecting her belief in divine purpose for individuals.

New Creation Writers

New Creation Will No Longer Be Accepting Submissions

The publication is closing for a while

It is with deep sadness that I am closing the doors of New Creation but I believe it is the right decision for me.

I have thoroughly enjoyed running this publication.

I never once got bored with it.

I loved reading the stories and getting to know you all.

Thank you for being such pleasant people to work with.

Honestly, I have been treated so well by all of you.

No one was rude or nasty to me which was a blessing.

At the beginning, I was a little apprehensive about starting a Christian publication on a secular site as I expected a lot of opposition.

But not one person said a bad word against me or the publication.

It was all positive. This is why I wanted to continue.

However, God is leading me in a new direction. I wanted to continue with New Creation, I had great ideas that I presented to God, but they were not to be (at this time).

For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about. I was in Europe and I felt led to return to Vietnam where I had previously spent over three years before Covid.

I didn’t think I’d ever return, but God had other plans.

I am here now and Medium is blocked. I wasn’t expecting that to happen. The government blocks certain sites.

In the meantime, Zane Fleming kindly agreed to cover for me while I tried to get in to close the publication. He did a wonderful job!

I plan to reopen New Creation in one year, but I don’t know if that will actually happen.

God is in charge of those things now. I have handed them over because I only get frustrated if I try to do it my way.

I will send out a final newsletter soon as I want to celebrate and thank you all for your wonderful contributions and friendships.

It will also be a good way for you to meet one another.

So, for now, I want to thank you again for being such beautiful people and making my experience as an editor a memorable one.

Love in Christ Orla. x

But don’t be strangers — keep in touch!

I am still writing and active online, I just won’t be publishing your articles here.

You can find me on Facebook, Substack, Linked In, or at my new coaching school.

I will be developing courses for Christians.

I am also available for one-to-one coaching. Just click the links above and they will take you to my site.

Alternatively, you can email me at:

[email protected]

God has a plan for every one of us, so discover your gift and use it for the glory of God!

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

— Jeremiah 29:11