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~ Our Statement of Faith ~
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What We Believe About God:
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe.  We believe He has exists in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—all three co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1,26,27, Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14;  1 Peter 1:2

What We Believe About Jesus:
Jesus Christ in the flesh was both God and man; that He was born of a virgin and that He lived a sinless life, in which He taught and did mighty works and wonders and signs exactly as revealed in the Gospels; that He was crucified, died for our sins and was raised from the dead into a bodily form on the third day. He ascended to the Father’s right hand where He is head of the Church and is the intercessor for believers. He will return from heaven to earth again and receive His own to be with him forever.
Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:22, 23; John 1:1-5; 14:10-30; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4; Colossians 1:15-20; Titus 2:13; Hebrews 4:14,15

What We Believe About The Holy Spirit:
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives everyone a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians, we seek to live under His control daily.
1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 1:13

What We Believe About The Bible:
The Bible is God’s Word to us. Written with the divine guidance of the Holy Spirit by human authors, the Bible stands as God’s source of truth and beliefs for living a Godly life. We accept the Bible as the final authority in all matters of faith and practice. Psalm 119:105,160; Proverbs 30:5; Isaiah 40:8; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21; Hebrews 4:12

What We Believe About Salvation:
We believe the Bible teaches that salvation and the forgiveness of sins is a free gift to us. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ and accepting God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. We believe the Bible teaches that one receives God’s grace by putting faith in Christ, repenting of sin, confessing Christ, and being immersed into Christ. John 14:6; Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19; Romans 6:1-7; Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Peter 1:18-19; 1 Peter 3:21; 2 Peter 3:9; 1 John 1:7

Our Mission
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The mission of Christian Devotions is two-fold: First, to provide personal and relatable devotions for those who may not otherwise be exposed to the Word of God. Second, to promote Christian writing and reading. Our devotions are, at times, both bold and humorous, but never beyond the bounds of decency. Within our roster you’ll find best selling authors like, Ann Tatlock, Irene Brand, Jane Cook, Yvonne Lehman, Ron Benrey and Loree Lough. Our authors are on the cutting edge of Christian publishing. The scope of our writer’s experiences reaches beyond the successful and published, however. We are constantly seeking gifted writers with a voice, message and passion for tithing their talents, so if you know of a writer who’s been called by God to write, have them contact us. A devotion may be someone’s only Bible for the day, so if you find one of our devotions touches your heart pass it on. Visit www.ChristianDevotions.us to learn more.

About Christian Devotions Ministry
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As a government approved 501(c)3, this ministry accepts donations for special projects.  We tithe the first 10% to others in need. In the past we’ve supported Christian youth camps, missionaries, helped purchase the homeless a laptop, etc. We make every effort to ensure your support is seeded back into His kingdom. Our staff tithes their time. We do not have a payroll: just a role in His Kingdom.

You can mail checks to:
Christian Devotions Ministries
P.O. Box 6494
Kingsport, TN 37663

The Christian Devotions Ministry Faculty & Board Members
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Eddie Jones is Acquisition Editor for the book division of Christian Devotions Ministries. (LighthousePublishingoftheCarolinas.com). Eddie is a North Carolina-based writer, writing coach, and book consultant who has written over a hundred articles that have appeared in 20 different publications. His is a three-time winner of the Delaware Writers Conference and his Middle Grade / Tween novel, The Curse of Captain LaFoote, won the 2011 Selah Award in Young Adult fiction. He’s authored five non-fiction books, two novels and taught writing classes from Pennsylvania and the Carolinas to Colorado and Illinois. As book editor and writing mentor, Eddie works with both fiction and non-fiction writing clients. He has an English degree from NC State, with an emphasis in journalism. Look for his romantic suspense, Bahama Breeze, this fall from Harbour Light Books.
 
Cindy Sproles is Editor and c0-founder of Mountain Breeze Ministries and co-founder of Christian Devotions Ministries. She has contributed to Novel Journey, Novel Reviews, and contributes to the Times-News.net. She co-writes the He Said, She Said devotions with Eddie Jones, which are featured on Christian Devotions Ministries and in Common Ground Christian Newspaper. Cindy is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers and has a BA in Business.
 
Terri Kelly is Editor of DevoKids.com, a growing and popular website for children. She is also a Staff Writer for ChristianDevotions.us and successful grant writer. As a featured faculty member at conferences such as Write-To-Publish and Write2Ignite, she teaches the art of writing devotions for children and how to start a children’s ministry website. She is published in Spirit and Heart, A Devotional Journey and Faith and Family, A Devotional Pathway for Families. She has a Masters Degree in Education and shares her educational experiences at davincisclassroom.wordpress.com, a virtual classroom for teachers. Terri is a recipient of the Candy Maier Scholarship Fund for Women Writers 2010.
 
Andrea Merrell lives in the upstate of South Carolina and is a freelance writer and editor with a passion to help others see God’s Word as practical and relevant for ordinary, everyday life. Andrea is a Staff Writer and Associate Editor for www.ChristianDevotions.us. She is a contributing writer and Copy Editor for www.DevoKids.com. Her work has been published in Spirit & Heart: A Devotional Journey, Faith & Finances: In God We Trust, The Write Life, and Extraordinary Answers to Prayer. She also writes for www.cornerstonegreenville.com. Visit her website at www.andreamerrell.com.
 
Scott McCausey is the Director of Radio Ministries at Christian Devotions Ministries.  God presented this unique challenge in January 2010 and has since brought exciting, well known Christian leaders to the show he hosts, Christian Devotions SPEAK UP!  Guests have included Christian recording artists, famous authors, ministers and evangalists and famous sports celebrities, all whom share a common goal to spread the word of Jesus Christ. If you’re interested in becoming a guest on our radio show contact Scott. 

Scott’s day job has him formulating polyurethane systems for Innovative Polymers of St. Johns, Michigan.  He has performed various duties within this company for over 22 years and his vast knowledge of chemistry helps answer technical questions and steer new programs in the right direction. At home, Scott is the father of five children.  He has been married to his wife Renee for almost 20 years and he leads a Family Integrated Church in the mid Michigan area.  He enjoys writing devotions, throwing Frisbees, fishing and following baseball and football.   
 
Edie MelsonAssistant Acquisitions Editor Edie Melson is a freelance writer and editor with over 16 years experience in the publishing industry. She’s a prolific writer, publishing over 700 articles in 2010. She also has a popular writing blog (www.thewriteconversation.blogspot.com) and is a frequent contributor to many others. In keeping up with the leading edge of all things digital Edie has become known as one of the go-to experts on Twitter, Facebook, and social media for writers wanting to learn how to plug in. Her bestselling eBook on this subject, Social Media Marketing for Writers, is available on Kindle and Nook. As a sought after writing instructor, her heart to help others define and reach their dreams has connected her with writers all over the country. She’s the Co-Director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference and Southwest Christian Writers Studio, as well as a popular faculty member at numerous others. Fighting Fear, Winning the War at Home, is one of Edie’s latest projects. This devotional book for those with family members in the military will debut 2011 with Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas http://www.christiandevotionsbooks.com/. She’s a member of numerous professional writing organizations, including The Christian Pen, The Christian Writer’s View I and ACFW. She’s also an assistant copy editor for the Voices E-zine, a publication of My Book Therapy and a part of the My Book Therapy Special Teams Blog. Married 30 years to husband, Kirk, they have raised three sons.
 
Cindy ScintoCindy Scinto is Editor of our teen site, iBegat.com. Cindy has been featured in many newspaper articles, on NBC news shows, and her story is chronicled and reported on numerous Websites and in publications across the country. Her college degree in journalism and frequent writing contributions for various publications such as local and national newspapers, and ministry newsletters, gives her a well-balanced understanding and marketability edge in the writing arena. Awards earned include The Donna Goodrich Award presented by the American Christian Writer’s and The Roaring Lamb Award presented by the Amy Foundation. Cindy is as comfortable in front of a camera and microphone, as speaking for various types of venues has afforded her ample experience. Married with a son attending college, she is also an active advocate for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign and The Living Legacy’s Donate Life program on
organ donation awareness. Her website address is www.cindyscinto.com.
 
Michelle Medlock Adams is Associate Editor of our teen site, iBegat.com. An award-winning journalist, Michelle has written for “American Cheerleader” “Sweet 16!” and “Brio,” plus many other magazines. She is the author of 43 books including her tween and teen titles, No Boys Allowed! (Zonderkidz) and Secrets of Beauty (Barbour). In addition, she was a contributing author to Daily Grace for Teens (David C. Cook) and a ghostwriter for 101 Things You Should Do Before You Graduate (Faithwords). www.michellemedlockadams.com
 
Kathy WillisPublicity Director, Kathy Carlton Willis, is an editor, publicist, book doctor, and fouder of Kathy Carlton Willis Communications. Her goal is to help get the word out about the work of writers, speakers, and conferences.She passionately seeks creative ways to get her clients media attention. Kathy also “gets jazzed” serving as a speaker/ singer for faith-based and secular groups, as well as writers’ conferences.Kathy will deliver the keynote address “Reinventing Life in the Middle: You Can Survive a ‘Do Over’ and Live to Tell About It.” She will also lead a Wednesday through Friday continuing morning workshop for advanced writers titled “Shine On! and individual sessions on “What’s God Got To Do with It? Following God’s Direction in Your Writing Career,” and “You Can’t Judge a Book by Its Cover.”
 
Phyllis Qualls Freeman heads our prayer team. Each week she contacts our prayer warriors to lift up the needs of this ministry.  

Our Board Members

Ann Tatlock is a novelist, an annual faculty member of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, and a co-director, along with Yvonne Lehman, of the Honored Authors of the Gideon Media Arts Conference and Film Festival. Her books have received numerous awards, including the Christy Award and the Silver Angel Award from Excellence in Media. Ann lives with her husband and daughter in Asheville, NC.

Award-winning author, DiAnn Mills, launched her career in 1998 with the publication of her first book. Currently she has over 45 books in print and has sold more than 1.5 million copies. DiAnn believes her readers should “Expect an Adventure.” DiAnn Mills is a fiction writer who combines an adventuresome spirit with unforgettable characters to create action-packed novels.

Yvonne Lehman is an award-winning, best-selling author of 48 novels. She directed the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference for 25 years, is now director of the October Blue Ridge “Autumn in the Mountains” Novel Retreat (www.lifeway.com/novelretreat), co-director with Ann Tatlock of the Honored Authors of the Gideon Media Arts Film Festival and mentor with the Christian Writers Guild.
(www.lifeway.com/gideonmediaarts)

Jonathan Clements has worked in the entertainment industry for over 15 years, calling Nashville home for the full term. Although he has an extensive background in the music business, including artist management, development and career consulting, he found his true calling in 2005, beginning working with authors as a literary agent.

  

Ron Benrey is a highly experienced writer who has written more than a thousand bylined magazine articles and nine published non-fiction books (including “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Writing Christian Fiction,” published by Penguin Group).. He and his wife Janet have co-authored three mystery novels published by Broadman & Holman, two cozy mysteries published by Barbour Books, and four cozy romantic mysteries for Steeple Hill.