Abbey Medcalf Cooler is a dynamic and energetic speaker. She has a heart for women, whether young, old, married, single, working or stay-at-home moms. Her messages are filled with encouragement, Biblical truths, and humor woven together with her own personal experiences. Abbey has a Masters of Arts in Christian Education from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She also has a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education from Gardner-Webb University. Abbey has served on the staff of First Baptist Woodstock as the Associate Director of Elementary Ministries focusing on the third-fifth grades. She has served on the staff at Noonday Baptist Church as the Preschool and Children’s Director before moving on to teach sixth grade at Cherokee Christian School. She is currently residing in Acworth, Georgia and is a stay-at-home mom. Abbey is married to Adam and they have a daughter, Ava. Visit Abbey at www.biggirlbritches.blogspot.com

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Afrim Karoshi and his wife are missionaries with Campus Crusade for Christ in Albania. They grew up in atheistic Communist country until freedom came in 1991. With the freedom came the possibility to know the truth of God. Afrim has written for newspapers in Albania and for Albania CCC magazines. He is pursuing his Master’s degree at Dallas Theological Seminary. Upon completion of his degree he’ll return to the work in Albania. He has two children: Joel and Joana. Read Afrim’s devotions

Allison Martin is a freelance writer and aspiring novelist, who enjoys reading great stories, getting organized, and spending time with God and the people she loves. Her blog, The Budget Maven, (www.budgetmaven.wordpress.com) offers household budgeting advice for people who like to maintain a comfortable lifestyle, while still being in control of their financial destinies.
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Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ally Powell is committed to serving her community. Currently a senior at Oral Roberts University studying public relations, she hopes to work for a hospital promoting health and wellness. Ally has interned with the Public Relations Department at ORU since the summer of 2010. She spent the summer of 2011 interning with Waller & CO, a PR firm in Tulsa. She enjoys crafting, running, and spending time with her family. Ally is also involved with her home church, Broadway Baptist, and delivers snacks to the preschool classrooms.

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Amber H. Massey is a freelance writer and avid horseback-rider. When she isn’t enjoying one of these two hobbies, she works with her husband at their family restaurant. Amber and her husband, Jeff, live on a small farm in Upstate South Carolina with their family of seven pets.

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Andrea Graff is a senior Convergence Journalism Major at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is looking forward to moving to Victoria, TX, to work at Faith Family Church after graduation.

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Andy Lee is a writer for Wilmington FAVS, an online religion publication. She also writes her own inspirational blog and speaks to women’s groups every opportunity she gets. She loves inspiring and encouraging women to step out into their call from God. Andy is currently represented by the Blythe Daniel Agency, who is helping her find a home for her first book, A Mary Like Me. She lives on the coast of North Carolina with her sweetheart of twenty-two years and their three almost-grown kids. She’s not sure if she wants them to grow up, but she knows that at forty-seven she still needs her mama. To read more of Andy’s encouragement, go to: www.hernamewasmary.blogspot.com and www.wilmingtonfavs.com.

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Anita Norton is a retired teacher and military wife who now loves to garden and travel to be with 7 grandchildren. She lives in central Illinois and the children live in northern Illinois and Missouri. She is still married to the same man after 43 years. She has found journaling to be a valuable tool in her walk of faith, to capture the moments God is teaching her something important. Recently, she discovered others might enjoy her sharing some of the lessons God taught. Read Anita’s devotions
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Anna Gregory lives in Macon, Illinois with her husband Dennis. She is the mother of five sons and fourteen grandchildren plus two. She is a devotional writer having written for the Secret Place, Pathways to God, Upper Room and Haven. She is the author of Searching for Charlie.

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Aundrea Gravell lives in Jonesborough, TN – known as the Storytelling Capital of the World – with her husband and their 2 dogs. She is a Registered Respiratory Therapist with a degree in Health Care Administration. In her spare time, she teaches community Bible studies, speaks at women’s conferences and holds weekend retreats. She loves to write and travel with her family. Aundrea attends Cornerstone Church in Johnson City, TN where it’s not just church as usual. Read Aundrea’s devotions

Barbara Duram is a retired Human Resources Assistant, grandmother, served in various women’s fellowship positions at church including circle chairman and retreat chairman.

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Barbara Latta is an aspiring writer residing in Meansville, Georgia with her husband and their two dogs. The Lattas also have two grown sons. She loves gardening, reading, and traveling. Her desire is to share the love of God to the world through writing articles, stories, and devotions based on the lessons God has revealed to her. You can read more at her website www.tabletofmyheart.org.

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Barbara Winters and her husband, Don, have four children, Kevin, JT, Kenneth, and Melinda. Barbara home schools her children and encourages her husband in his pastorate position. Her passion is ministering to ladies. Her purpose is to glorify God. Barbara writes articles and devotions and has been published at Lucid Magazine, SEEK, and Focus on the Family

Bea Edwards enjoys concentrating on writing for children of all ages and has penned short stories for the recent series of books entitled God Makes Lemonade, as well as numerous articles for local papers. She has written for and won multiple honors with Faithwriters, an online writing site for Christian writers, as well as being selected to publish in their yearly book, Best of the Best, Chosen Short Works. She has done undergraduate studies at Trevecca University in Nashville, Tennessee. She is honored to call the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina home, where she lives with her best friend, a four-year-old pit bull named Sophie. She has one grown daughter who is forever, “the apple of her eye.”
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Becky Jacoby writes for numerous online and print venues. She is currently completing two devotionals for Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas. She lives in coastal North Carolina with hubby Bob and two rescued dogs where she also quilts, repurposes useful treasures, and designs custom decor and crafts. She has mentored at-risk youth, assisted abused women, led marriage preparation teams, and taught graphic design. You can find her at http://beckyjacoby.com.

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Bernadean Gates recently retired from teaching third graders in a rural school district in Oklahoma to assist her mother as a caregiver to her ninety-three-year-old father as he recovers from a stroke. Essential to his therapy has been her daily care of her parents’ small herd of cattle. She has had several articles published in Mature Living and Teachers of Vision. Bernadean teaches 4th-6th graders in Sunday school and serves as pianist in her rural church.

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Beth Ann Farley is married with three grown children. She lives in Kansas City, MO where she serves as librarian. She loves to read, write, decorate and spend as much time as possible outside with her Peek-A-Poo. Beth is a lover of the Lord. “He is my-everything and I can’t start a day without visiting with Him.” Beth came to know the Lord when she was 30 years old and has served Him on committee’s such as Missions Outreach, Local Missions, Diaconate Committee, Youth Committee, and was a church secretary for several years. Beth loves Women’s Bible Studies, has hosted several in each one of her homes that she has lived in and has led a few as well. Beth is now taking time in life to move forward with her writing in whatever way God directs her.

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Beth Tilson is a Southern Baptist pastor’s wife and beginning freelance writer who lives in Moultrie, GA. She is currently an MSC missionary with the North American Mission Board, and she and her husband Robert are also involved in ministry work in Nigeria, Africa with their church. They have two grown children and four grandchildren.

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Beverly Varnado is a novelist and award winning screenwriter who recently had one of her screenplays optioned by Elevating Entertainment Motion Pictures. She was also a finalist in the Gideon Screenplay competition for 2009 and 2008. Her writing credits include the Upper Room and a Focus on the Family publication. Beverly makes her home with her family and their menagerie of four cats and three dogs. You may visit her at her website www.BeverlyVarnado.com or her blog at http://bev-oneringingbell.blogspot.com/. Read Beverly’s devotions

Dr. Craigmyle is a licensed clinical psychologist and Christian therapist working for St. John’s Clinic: Behavioral Healthcare in Springfield, Missouri. She is a Certified Spiritual Life Coach and a Certified Victim Advocate. Dr. Craigmyle is a member of the American Psychological Association, The American Association of Christian Counselors, Society for Christian Psychology, and FaithWriters. She is the author of Daily Grace, a daily e-devotional created to focus on the Word of God and promote inward examination and spiritual growth.
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Bruce Brady is a husband, father, grandfather, freelance writer, and director of the drama ministry at his church. You can contact him at bcbrady01@charter.net.
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Carol Guthrie Heilman is a published writer with articles and short stories in a number of newspapers, including Blue Ridge Country, Country Home, and Reach Out, a Christian magazine. She is the co-writer of Just Go and is presently working on a novel. Carol lives with her husband in the mountains of NC.
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Carol Levergood is an author, speaker, and CLASS Seminar member. She is a pastor’s wife and former missionary to Brazil where they served for twenty-one years. Visit Carol at www.lulu.com/blevergood. Many call her the Carman Miranda wannabe.

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Carolyn D. Andersen is a freelance writer who began her writing career working for the Kearney Hub, writing many types of articles. She has also had devotions published in the Secret Place, Victory in Grace, and DEVOTIONS by Standard Publishing. She enjoys living in the middle of Nebraska with her family. Read Carolyn’s devotions

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Cathy Baker is an award-winning poet who delights in observing God at work in the nuances of life, and sharing those observations through writing, journaling, and blogging. She’s a woman who has been forgiven much and strives to live a life that shouts, “Thank You, Jesus!” An experienced Bible teacher, Cathy leads a Bible group in her church, as well as a community Bible study for women. She and her husband Brian live in South Carolina with their answer to the empty-nest syndrome—a pampered pooch named Rupert. Visit Cathy’s blog at www.cathybaker.org.
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Cathy Biggerstaff is a numbers person by profession but her love of children drives her to write children’s stories and children’s ministry curriculum. Christian devotions and poetry round out her writing experience. She has been published in Mature Living Magazine, company newsletters, and church devotional materials. Cathy lives in North Carolina and is the co-director of The Encouragers Christian Writers Group. She enjoys sharing The Good News as a Christian clown with Silly Over the Savior Clown Troupe. Contact Cathy at hiskid410@gmail.com.
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Cathy Fiorello is a family therapist, a musician, and a prize-winning poet. She is published in Ruminate, Haruah, Families: the Frontline of Pluralism and at utmostchristianwriters.com. You can contact her at cathyfiorello@hotmail.com.
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Celeste Vaughan graduated from the USC College of Pharmacy and settled comfortably into her life as a pharmacist, wife, and mom of three children. After fourteen years working as a pharmacist, she found herself on the other side of the counter and suffered for seven years with migraine headaches, grand mal seizures, and severe depression. On September 25, 2010, God intervened in her life and changed her forever. He has now called her into a ministry of writing and speaking using her story to help others find happiness and their true purpose in life through Christ.

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Charles F. Bernard lives in Ottawa, the national capital of Canada, with his wife Sandra and two daughters, Claire and Sophie. He is currently working on a Bible study guide from studies he has written and tested with family and friends. Charles has a B.A. in English Literature and a Bachelor of Religious Studies, along with several years of experience as a Bible study and small group leader.

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Cheri Swalwell describes herself as a Christ follower first and foremost, wife, mother, and avid reader. If you want to hear more about the heart she has for marriage, parenting, and relationships from a Christian perspective, feel free to visit her blog: http://journeysfromtheheartofawifeandmother.wordpress.com or like her at Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/cheri-Swalwell/220762911373306.

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Cheryl Collier is a college professor, writer, and speaker. An award winning author, her essays have appeared in a variety of venues including the anthology Living by Faith. Cheryl lives in upstate South Carolina with her husband and son. She has a passion for mentoring college-age and twenty-something young women and maintains contact with many of the students she’s taught over the years. Read Cheryl’s devotions.

Cheryl Meakins is passionate to see women wholly serving God as they “Abide in Christ and take up His Fight!” After returning to her first love, writing, four years ago, Cheryl found her calling. She enjoys speaking and teaching, and walks with women who are healing from abuse. She confronts childhood and domestic violence, as well as the evils of human trafficking. Cheryl is launching a new community-based ministry called, The Whole Woman and has recently been published as a contributing author to two devotional books: If I Can Do All Things Through
Christ, Why Can’t I Find my Car Keys, and Big Dreams from Small Spaces by Group Publishing. You can visit her ministry and blog at www.MeakinsSpeak.com.

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Christine is a former middle school teacher who believes she can use her life’s experiences as lessons to help others through their lives. Christine lives in east central Illinois with her husband of twelve years and is a stay at home mom for her two beautiful children. She is active in her church community and leads a ministry for moms with young children. Christine is also the co-founder of www.Dectet.com, a free website that allows people to ask their close friends for help they may need in their lives. She is currently writing her life story in the form of devotions and teaching about forgiveness, family, marriage, infertility, parenthood, childhood, pets and most importantly, God’s unconditional love. Check out her brand new blog called Kaleidoscopes: Letting God’s Light Shine In at www.christineleeb.blogspot.com.
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Cindy Jones has been married to her knight in shinning armor, Bryan, for twenty years. They live in the hub of Mississippi with their children, Daniel, Nathan, and Amber. A writer all her life, she has contributed as a lifestyles reporter to area newspapers for over 10 years. As a creative writing teacher, she has learned the value of encouraging others through the written word. “Whether one is writing or reading, words can be a healing balm to a broken heart.” Read Cindy’s devotions.

Cindy Scinto, author and speaker, writes full-time since 54 operations, three near death experiences, a heart transplant, and cancer took away her ability to work. “My friends and family don’t think writers work,” she giggles after recounting her busy schedule. Cindy now shares hope and encouragement through her writing and speaking ministry. Her husband John’s emotional and spiritual support, along with his love and devotion, make it possible for her to pursue God’s vision and will for her life. Cindy has one child, her son, Jonathan, who is attending college. Cindy is the editor of www.iBegat.com .The Scinto family lives in Spokane, Washington and you can visit Cindy’s website at www.cindyscinto.com. Be sure to pick up a copy of her first book, A Heart Like Mine, Finding God’s Will for Your Life. Book two, A Heart Like Yours, Understanding God’s Will for Your Life, will be available in 2011. There will be a third book in the Heart Like Mine Series, A Heart Like His, Living God’s Will for Your Life. Read Cindy’s devotions
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Cokiesha Bailey Robinson is a graduate of Fisk University where she earned a B.A. degree, and a graduate of Samford University, where she obtained a M.Div. degree. She worked in the field of radio before becoming involved in full-time ministry work. She has served as a missionary to a number of countries and studied in Izmir, Turkey. Her greatest passions are encouraging others through oral and written expressions. She writes for several devotional sites and has contributed to 3 books one of which she co-authored: Farther In and Deeper Down (written by the Bailey family), This is My Story (written by Dr. Cleo Larue), and Planting Trust, Knowing Peace (written by Mrs. Denise George). A native of Dallas, Texas, she and her husband Timothy enjoy being students of the Word and of the world. They serve together on the leadership committee for laity at Princeton Theological Seminary and serve in ministry in NY, NY.Read Cokeisha’s devotions

Connie Camden is a native of Frankfort, KY. Christian, Wife, Mother, Granny, Author, Poet, are all titles she is honored to be called. Connie retired from State Government as an Executive Staff Advisor in November 2010 to pursue the world of Christian Writing and Public Speaking. In 2011 she reached a goal of becoming a published Poet when three of her poems (Thirst No More, Wind in the Waves, Weathering the Winter) were published by Christian Devotions. Her heart beat for writing and speaking is to freely give what she has freely received with His glory as her aim.

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Connie Pilston Shoemaker resides in Pittsburgh and has been writing and speaking for more than twenty years. Using God’s canvas of creation, Connie weaves together the story of our most important relationship on her blog “Kissed by the Creator” (www.kissedbythecreator.com). She has been published in Parent Talk, Vibrant Life, Cross Country Skier and Backpacker magazines. She is putting the finishing touches on her first book.
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Marybeth Whalen is a speaker and contributing writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries. The author of “For the Write Reason” and “The Reason We Speak,” Marybeth has also written for Parent Life, Money Matters newsletter, The Old Schoolhouse, Hearts at Home magazine, and Homeschooling Today. She and Curt are the parents of six children (which has taught them much about how to stretch a dollar!) Visit her website at www.marybethwhalen.com.

Curt Whalen is a trained financial counselor through Crown Financial Concepts and helps couples learn to create budgets, solve financial problems, and communicate more effectively about money. He has written articles for TEACH Magazine, Money Matters Newsletter, and has contributed to books by authors Lysa TerKeurst and Melanie Chitwood. Visit their website at www.marybethandcurt.blogspot.com.
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Dalen Keys proclaimed firmly that he would never write a children’s picture and certainly nothing about quilting. But, God had other intensions. His first book, a children’s picture book titled Just A Quilt? was published in February 2009. Dalen thrives in the creativity environment of science and technology and he loves being a technology manager at DuPont. He lives in Landenberg, PA with his quilter wife who often smirks as they travel quilting events that he has scheduled. They have three children, one grandchild, three dogs and far too much fabric around the house. Dalen can be contacted at dkeystone@comcast.net

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David Madsen loves creative writing, even though as an English graduate student in at Liberty University he finds himself doing far more than his fair share of academic writing. A teacher of high-school students for ten years, David and his wife enjoy teaching their three small girls about the Lord most of all.

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David E. Fessenden is managing editor for CLC Publications, the U.S. publishing house for CLC Ministries International (formerly Christian Literature Crusade). Dave has a B.A. in journalism, an M.A. in religion, and over 25 years of experience in writing and editing. He launched an editorial consulting business after 12 years on the staff of Christian Publications, Inc., the majority of that time as managing editor. Dave served on the communications staff of Elim Bible Institute and was editor of a regional edition of the largest Protestant weekly newspaper in the country. Dave has published four books, three non-fiction and one fiction. He has also produced study guides for two titles by A.W. Tozer, written hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles, and edited numerous books. He is a regular columnist for /Cross & Quill/, a Christian writers newsletter, and a frequent speaker at writers’ conferences. His teaching and speaking experience includes industrial training programs, college-level continuing education seminars, and professional writing workshops. Dave and his wife, Jacque, have two adult sons.
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Dawn King is freelance writer and a mom of seven. She is active in her local church and enjoys praying, reading, writing, and cooking. Her heart is to bring glory to the Lord and draw people to Him through His work in her life. Dawn is currently working on a Biblical historical novel. Read Dawn’s devotions.

Deborah Kessler, the second of five children born to a military chaplain, accepted Jesus as her savior at the age of five. Discipled by her mother and several mature Christian women, Deborah has a passion for inductive Bible study and discipleship. After graduating from Liberty University, she taught in Florida, married, and moved to Pennsylvania where she now home schools two sons and a daughter. You can read her blog at http://seekingonesgarden.blogspot.com/
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Dee Dee Parker’s first children’s book, Josie Jo’s Got to Know, was written to raise awareness of breast cancer, especially in younger women and is dedicated to the memory of her daughter Brooke. She can be contacted through her website, www.josiejo.com. Dee Dee lives in beautiful Waynesville, N.C. with her husband Jim, a retired minister. She is a watercolor artist and enjoys designing her Christmas card each year. Read Dee Dee’s devotions

Deena C. Bouknight lived in the Western North Carolina Mountains for close to 10 years. She now resides in Columbia, S.C. with her husband and two adopted children. Deena has been a freelancer for regional, national, and international magazines and books for 25 years. Reach Deena by emailing dknight865@aol.com or by visiting her blog at http://writinglifeofdeenabouknight.blogspot.com or www.deenabouknight.webs.com. Read Deena’s devotions.
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Delton de Armas was born in Orlando, Florida. He moved with his family to Carrollton, Texas in 2010 to attend Dallas Theological Seminary where he is pursuing a Master of Arts in Media and Communication (M.A./MC). He married his high school sweetheart Pam, and has three children: Amber, Alden, and Abram. Delton loves cycling, snowboarding, reading, and writing.
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Denise K. Loock is a freelance writer and the author of two books:
Open Your Hymnal and Open Your Hymnal Again. She is also the founder of Dig Deeper Devotions, a website dedicated to encouraging and enabling Christians to dig deeper into God’s Words.

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Diana Leagh Matthews is a vocalist, speaker, writer, and genealogist. She is a 2011 graduate of Christian Communicators Conference and 2012 Christian Devotions Writers Advance! Boot Camp. She currently resides in upstate South Carolina. Visit her blogs: www.dianaleaghmatthews.com and www.alookthrutime.com.

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Diane Gruchow is a wife, mother, and grandmother. Diane, with her husband of forty-nine years, lives in the mountains of Colorado. She has been writing about her faith for over twenty years. She is a teacher and mentor to young moms, and is involved in her church’s lay counseling ministry. She is currently working with a single moms ministry, designed to help women see God’s love in difficult times. Diane is the author of, These My Christmas Dreams, a book which features short writings and poetry aimed at helping us deeply focus on Christ during that busy time of the year. Her blog at http://dianesheart.blogspot.com speaks about God’s incredible love for His scarred children.
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DiAnn Mills has over forty books in print and has sold a million and a half copies. DiAnn believes her readers should “Expect an Adventure.”Six of her anthologies have appeared on the CBA Best Seller List. Three of her books have won the distinction of Best Historical of the Year by Heartsong Presents. Five of her books have won placements through American Christian Fiction Writer’s Book of the Year Awards 2003 – 2008, and she is the recipient of the Inspirational Reader’s Choice award for 2005 and 2007. She was a Christy Awards finalist in 2008. DiAnn is a founding board member for American Christian Fiction Writers, a member of Inspirational Writers Alive, Romance Writers of America’s Faith, Hope and Love, and Advanced Writers and Speakers Association. She speaks to various groups and teaches writing workshops around the country. DiAnn is also a mentor for Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writer’s Guild. She lives in sunny Houston, Texas. DiAnn and her husband have four adult sons. Read Diann’s devotions

When Doug Norquist isn’t busy with his life as a pastor, he enjoys writing, composing, playing the piano, birding, walking in the woods, and gazing out over Lake Superior. He misses his grown children and granddaughter in the Pacific Northwest, but enjoys the Empty Nest with his wife in upper Michigan.

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