Adriana Vermillion is a freelance writer, speaker and small group teacher. She is a graduate of Literature from the International Baccalaureate Program of Mehadia, CS, Romania where she edited the literary journal and tutored students in writing and editing. She lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband and their two children. As an avid traveler and a gourmet food aficionado, she is actively seeking to publish restaurant reviews, cutting-edge articles about culinary culture, parenting, healing and self help.
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Aggi Stevenson is a free lance writer, recently winning multiple awards at the Upstate SC American Christian Writers Competition and the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. Aggi leads women’s Bible studies, speaks to women’s groups and is currently writing her first novel. Aggi has created and directed a ministry for women and children and women’s fellowship at her church. She owns two businesses, one in Mt. Airy, NC and the other in Boonville, NC where she resides with her husband. She is wife of one, mother of three and Nana of nine. Visit her at Writing, Speaking and Interior Decorating at www.aggiiam.wordpress.com. Her life motto is: I am standing because he is holding me up…
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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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Angie Reedy is a freelance writer living in Central Illinois. For six years Angie wrote market and competitive analyses for a Fortune 50 company, but now focuses her corporate writing and editing experiences into subjects of authentic life and faith. She writes a monthly newspaper column for an Illinois regional newspaper and regularly updates her blog, www.realreedy@blogspot.com. Angie is married to Walter and loves the daily surprises that come with parenting her two young children.

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Ann lives truth and writes fiction. She grew up in Arkadelphia, Arkansas where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Randy, nearly thirty-six years ago. The McCauley’s have six children, four adopted internationally from South Korea, the Philippines, and Siberia. In 2001 Baker/ Revell published Ann’s first stories in the book, Loved By Choice—True Stories That Celebrate Adoption. Ann, an ACFW member, has completed three historical novels. Read more about Ann at anncoopermccauley.com.

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Ann Wallace, a Bible study teacher, speaker, freelance writer and photographer, is currently in transition again.  Moving this summer back to her home state, South Carolina, she hopes that she will be able to finally be settled. Formerly a staff writer and photographer for “Cool Springs Living” magazine , she is looking forward to new assignments God has in store in her new locations.  She has also traveled and worked for an international ministry, been a women’s ministry director, Bible study teacher, speaker both domestically and abroad  and served in various other capacities through different ministries throughout her many moves.  She is passionate about Christ and is a gifted story teller.

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April Parman is married and has a son. She is currently working to complete her seminary degree in Women’s Leadership and Biblical Counseling. She is a writer living in Kentucky. Visit her blog at http://brokenseashells.wordpress.com.

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Arlene Lila lives in Fountain Hills, Arizona. She is the mother of four and grandmother of four. She belongs to the Christian Writer’s Group in her town. Arlene has had articles published in: Lutheran Digest, Believer Life, Country Woman and Breakthrough Intercessor.

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Barbara Durnil is a retired medical worker and freelance writer. As a born again Christian, she has loved and followed God for thirty-three years, teaching and holding leadership positions in the Christian Community. Listening to God and writing His voice are her joys and passions.

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Barbara Wunderlich answered God’s call and has spent over thirty years as a librarian, inspiring children to read. Through her students, their parents and her own family, she has seen God work in mysterious ways, through good as well as difficult circumstances. As a writer, she seeks to encourage others to put their trust in God and His faithfulness. Read Barbara’s devotions.

Beth Ann Farley is married with three grown children. She lives in Kansas City, MO where she serves as a full-time 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.”

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Beth Dumey has been published in several trade magazines and other publications, including The Secret Place and The Chicago Tribune. She is a professional writer and communicator and lives in suburban Chicago.

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Beth Fortune has a passion for God’s Word and a desire to encourage others through writing and speaking. She is an award winning writer published in Chicken Soup for the Soul, and Faith and Family: A Devotion Pathway for Families anthologies. She published in Thriving Family magazine, and  In Touch magazine. Beth is a CLASS  graduate and a graduate of the Christian Communicators. She is an active member of the Greenville Chapter of Word Weavers and has years of experience serving in women’s ministries and teaching Bible studies. With a degree in Horticulture from Clemson University, Beth gives gardening talks to community and church groups, as well as schools. Her real passion however, is sharing God’s truths and encouraging women. Beth’s hobbies include indoor rowing, gardening, reading, and spending time with her family. She and her husband live in Mauldin, SC, where they’re finding their way as empty nesters. You can visit her website at www.bethfortune.org.

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Beverly Hill McKinney, who served with her husband in the ministry for seventeen years is the author of over seventy inspirational articles, five anthologies, church skits, curriculum and two self-published books and is a graduate of Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writer’s Guild.
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Bianca Elliott is a wife, mother, grandmother, public high school teacher, and adjunct for Christian universities. She is the editor of devocionescristiano.com, the Spanish version of ChristianDevotions.us and she enjoys reading, teasing her cat, and praying. Read Bianca’s devotions

Blossom Turner is a speaker and freelance author. Visit her website and blog at www.blossomturner.com specifically tailored to encourage those who are suffering from any type of betrayal.

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Carol J. Alexander writes from her home in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Her articles have appeared in BackHome Magazine, Home Education Magazine, Grit, and The Country Register. You can read more of Carol’s musings at her blog www.EverythingHomeWithCarol.blogspot.com.
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Carole Tschumper lives with her husband of fifty years, Keith, in Wisconsin. She is blessed with two children and three grandchildren. She is a writer, a retired floral designer, the leader of a “young” senior fellowship group, and Sunday school teacher.

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Carolyn K. Knefely is an inspirational speaker, a certified etiquette consultant, and professional development trainer. As a people polisher and co-director of Christian Communicators, she educates, validates, and launches women in their speaking ministries through conferences, retreats, and workshops. Her passions and experiences include equipping students in how to successfully transition from high school to college with ease, taking college students from backpack to briefcase with polish, poise and professional leadership skills; and showing women and teens how to use a teacup as an outreach tool through simple hospitality. Her speaking engagements are entertaining, interactive, and loaded with fun. Carolyn and her husband live in South Carolina to be near their daughter and her family.
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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 is co-director of The Encouragers Christian Writers Group. She loves 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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Cecelia Lester has been writing devotions, short stories, and short plays for over a decade. Her short stories have appeared in a small regional magazine, Weeds Corner. Her blog, Quiet Spirit-Following My King, her weekly column, God’s Word for Us, and her activities in her church drama ministry, Acting Up In Church, keep her active. She and her husband of forty-four  years have one son.

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Charles Arndt enjoys writing Christian devotionals, hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley. He and his wife live in the middle of a big wood outside a small town in South Carolina.
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Charlotte Purvis is a native of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the place where she was first introduced to the power of prayer and the importance of casting her cares upon God. Charlotte is a corporate consultant, communication coach, and highly rated professional speaker. She and her loving family live in North Carolina.

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To arrange for Charlotte to speak at your event: http://www.greatblackspeakers.com/author/charlottepurvis/

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Cherene Comick has always enjoyed reaching out to people with God’s Word. As a special needs educator in Pennsylvania, she has had plenty of opportunity to reach today’s youth with the Lord’s special messages. Now she hopes to reach the adult population with her devotional writing. Read Cherene’s devotions

Cherie Sechrist is the author of some 35 plays, which have been performed over the years by various churches. She lives in southern Pennsylvania with her husband of over 35 years. She is the mother of three adult children, all of whom were homeschooled through graduation. She and her husband own a small construction company. Her many loves include reading, writing, entering sweepstakes and Walt Disney World (which she has visited 55 times!) Read Cherie’s devotions.

Cheryl Cunningham lives in New Jersey with her husband of 22 years and their 4 children. She works part-time at a local crisis pregnancy center. Though she grew up in a Christian home as a “preacher’s kid”, she did not consistently walk with Christ until adulthood. Her love of writing was discovered when, through the loss of her unborn baby, a poem was born. She writes for the sheer joy of it but hopes to also encourage others through sharing what God has done in her life.

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Christina currently resides in Victoria, TX. She and her husband stay busy raising their four children along with her younger sister. She has served as the children’s ministry coordinator at her church for the last ten years, and has worked in both public and private education as well. She has a passion for educating children in their faith, and for helping to activate parents in this area as well.
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Christine M. Ramey is a Christian Freelance Writer. She is currently working on her first novel. She writes on her blog and she shares stories, poetry as well as devotions on her site at www.mytraveledpaths.com. She is involved in a writers group is also a member of www.FaithWriters.com. She enjoys going once a year to their conferences and spending time with writer friends there. She is currently enrolled at Florida State College of Jacksonville, Florida where she is working on her AA degree. Upon graduation she is planning on enrolling in an online program with Southern New Hampshire University in their Creative Writing BA program. She lives in Hilliard, Florida with her parents and pets. She can be contacted at traveledpaths@hotmail.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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Dr. Bob Wilkerson, is a native of Alabama. He has had sermons and articles published in several Christian publications: The Southern Baptist Convention’s Award Winning Sermons, Vol.4; “Proclaim” magazine; “The Alabama Baptist;” “The Rocky Mountain Baptist;” and the “Alabama Christian Life Commission Report.” In addition, he writes a devotional column for a local newspaper. Read Bob’s devotions