Renee Frances

Writer. Storyteller. Life-Long Learner.

United States

SoCal native travelling the world.
Passionate about telling stories that cultivate reflection & captivate the imagination.
I believe every story deserves to be told well -- and everyone has a story that deserves to be told.

Portfolio
05/01/2025
The Bible Changes Lives

The Bible is, and always has been, alive. Later this year, YouVersion’s Bible apps are on track to reach one billion installs worldwide. As the momentum behind this movement builds, let’s imagine what would happen if the Bible was accessible to every language and every nation.

YouVersion
12/31/2023
A Prayer for 2024 - YouVersion

Imagine what could happen this year if we all joined together to boldly pray for each other, our world, and for God's will to be done.

YouVersion
03/17/2020
3 Encouraging Truths to Remember When Life Gets Hard... - YouVersion

Choose Faithover Fear "What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?" Matthew 8:27 Think about the disciples hanging out with Jesus on a boat when a life-threatening storm erupts on the water. They're unprepared to face it and, panicking, realize they might die.

YouVersion
10/21/2020
Let's Celebrate Good News - YouVersion

What has God accomplished through His Church this year? Sometimes, we need to remember that we are not alone and that we still have a part to play in God's plans. Our circumstances don't cancel out God's goodness. God is always doing unprecedented things, even during "unprecedented times."

YouVersion
12/13/2020
A Prayer for Joy - YouVersion

Joy to the world... ...the Lord has come! It wasn't the royal arrival anyone anticipated. And yet, Jesus' appearance changed everything. In an instant, the Son of God became "God with us"-and over 2,000 years later, our weary world is still rejoicing. Today, as you prepare for Christmas, spend some time celebrating that Jesus' humble birth ...

B2C Blog Posts

SurveyMe
The best food freebies we could find in the month of April

Spring has officially sprung, bringing with it brighter days and better deals! But before we start working on our bikini bodies and bumming it at the beach, let's celebrate the end of hibernation season by enjoying some fabulous foodie freebies. Did we say free food? Heck. Yes.

Reviews

Fine Homes and Living
Tree and the Desert Photoshoot

Deep Desert Photoshoot Photos by Dali Ma (page 1 of 3) Many of us have experienced times in our lives where we feel alone, vulnerable, and deserted-but while those places might seem desolate, it is through those situations that we discover how strong we are.

Travel Writing

Historic and Human Interest Stories

Secret Lives of Objects
Secret Lives of Objects: The Sternberg WW1 Postcard Collection

Every postcard can tell a story and give us a glimpse into the past. As we continue to remember the centenary of the First World War and the people of Leeds involved, we would like to focus on the postcards of Vincent William Sternberg.

Vanguard Voice
10/07/2012
A Man of Faithfulness

He sits there across the table, sipping an Americana, his 6-foot-5 frame leaning forward slightly, trying to avoid the sun that refuses to disappear. He is filled with a quiet strength that comes from a genuine love and trust in his Savior.

Short Stories

Synechdoche Literary Magazine
04/12/2013
Awakening in Paris

Winner of Vanguard University's 2013 Creative Writing Award.