June

Learn how to feel free being who God created you to be, and gain insight as these men and women of the Lord share with you thoughts and lessons from their hearts - learned from their own walk with the Lord.

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Dionna Sanchez ~ Dionna Sanchez has been a born-again Christian since the age of 5. She has been blessed to see God use her through her writing at the Emphasis On Moms Ministry. Dionna has always had a heart to help others and impact their lives for the Lord. She is continuing to learn daily how to lay down her pride and follow the Lord, as she realizes that His ways are always better than her own. Dionna is the mom to two young girls, step mom of an adult son, and proud mother-in-law.

Dionna loves Proverbs 16:9 "In his (or her) heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines His steps" as well as Jeremiah 29:11, "' 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.'"

Elizabeth's favorite two verses are Philippians 3:9 NLT "I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God's way of making us right with himself depends on faith" and Galatians 2:20 NLT "My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."

Joyce Schneider ~ Inspirational author Joyce Schneider grew up in a Christian home, but never understood what it meant to have a real relationship with Jesus. It was all about rules and regulations and she never felt like she could be good enough for God, so she spent the majority or her life, running from Him.

At age 40, she realized that a personal relationship with a loving God was the emptiness that she'd been trying to fill with all the wrong things and she turned around and ran straight into His arms. And her life has not been the same since. A wife and mother of two, living in Naples, Florida, Joyce keeps busy speaking to various women's groups and has published three books; sharing her message of healing and hope with Jesus, through the hills and valleys of a real life woman, wife and mother.

Joyce's favorite Bible verse (for today) is: Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Phillippians 3:13,14)

The author of nine books, Kristine's byline has appeared in numerous print and online publications including Long Story Short, Whatever is Pure,Penwomanship, Hearts at Home, and Whispers of Inspiration. Her favorite verse is "Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty." (Zechariah 4:6b) Like Olympic sprinter Eric Liddel in the 1981 movie Chariots of Fire, Kristine's chief writing goal is: "To know and reflect His pleasure." Visit her site at: http://hEvencense.wordpress .com

Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur ~ Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur has a Master of Arts Degree in Applied Theology. She is editor of "Spiritual Woman" and is married with two young sons.

Patrice is Catholic and was baptized at birth but can honestly say she has had a personal relationship with Jesus since she was seven. Lately the verse "Could you not keep watch with me for one hour?" (Matthew 26:40) has been resonating with her because she has had to do nightly vigils sitting outside her sons' rooms to have them fall asleep.

Wanda Stine ~ Wanda is 36 years old and and has been married to her husband for 16 years. She became a Christian in 1994, along with her husband and has seen 3 of her 7 children accept Jesus into their hearts, so far. She is blessed to home-educate her children and feels that it strengthens their family ties.

Wanda is also an artist - enjoying writing, sketching, doing soft-pencil portraits, and creating hand-painted Christmas ornaments. Her objective in life is to be able to fellowship with the Lord and to obey His words. In this obedience, she aspires to be a good and supportive wife, a loving and encouraging mother, and most importantly - a servant for her King.

Her favorite Bible verse is.... "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18

Rachel Lower ~ Rachel is a work-at-home wife from Toronto, Canada. She first sought Christ back when she was a little child. One of her favorite verses, to encourage her along life's ups and downs, is Psalms 18:2:
"The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.
He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."
Her website is http://www.Christian-Mommies.com.

Donna Shepherd ~ Children's author and inspirational writer, Donna J. Shepherd looks at everyday life and finds God's fingerprints everywhere. Donna's writing touches the heart with wisdom and humor while feeding the mind with daily portions of God's Word.

Since becoming a Christian at the age of nine, Donna has loved God with all of her heart. One of her favorite Bible verses is from the book of Jeremiah,"But if I say I'll never mention the Lord or speak in His name, His word burns in my heart like a fire. It's like a fire in my bones! I am worn out trying to hold it in! I can't do it! (Jeremiah 20:9 NLT)

Donna is currently a columnist for the Dabbling Mum and NABBW. Donna's children's book, Topsy Turvy Land (Hidden Pictures Publishing, July 2005) has been described by one reviewer as "a perfect read for young children... a world full of bright hearts, where it isn't difficult to find God's love." Visit Donna on the web: http://www.donnashepherd.com

Angela Sanchez ~ Angela Sanchez dedicated her life to Christ as a young teenager. Since then, she has matured much in her faith - always asking for the Lord's will in her heart and life. A newlywed, she is passionate about helping other women of all ages discover the role that God has for them not only as young adults but also as a wife and a child of God. You can learn more about Angela and hear more from her heart at www.a-womans-heart.blogspot.com

One of Angela's favorite scriptures is Job 33:28:

"He redeemed my soul from going down to the pit, and I will live to enjoy the light!"

It reminds her of how gracious and merciful the Lord is and that we should not take it for granted, but live every day in the light of Christ.

Annagail Lynes ~ Annagail Lynes is an inspirational writer from Phoenix, Arizona, who uses her writing to encourage others. She asked Jesus into her heart at the tender age of nine and loves to share what God has done in her life. Her writing has appeared in various online and offline publications, including You!, Christian Home and School and Writer's Digest.

Her favorite scripture verse is Jeremiah 29:11: "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." You can visit her at: http://www.annaigaillynes.net

Karla Porter ~ A mother of three, Karla accepted Jesus into her heart at the age of 7. After a long, messy and jagged path through her teen years, she rededicated herself in her twenty's and has kept her eyes on the Lord since.

The owner of Fruition Designs (www.fruition-designs.com), she loves graphic design and creating. Her business allows her to design and create (custom and handcrafted invitations, announcements and Mommy Cards) and the ability to continue staying at home with her children.

Karla's favorite scripture is: Philippians 4: 4-8: "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.

You can visit Karla at her blog Looking Towards Heaven http://karlascrazylife.blogspot.com/

Patricia Charlton ~ Devotional writer for EzraWeb and a contributing columnist for Crossmap.com, Patricia shares her experiences with the power of God to make anyone more than a conqueror. This conqueror expresses her creative nature with fashion designing, lighting layouts and interior design. These are all worthwhile adventures but Jesus is her passion and writing is her venue.

After her surrender to Jesus Christ at the age of twenty-nine, Patricia began her journey towards fulfillment of Christ's confidence. That confidence came from one of her favorite verses about fear: "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and a sound mind." 11 Timothy 1:7

You can contact Patricia at: MastersPen@faithwriters.net or review her other devotionals at the following: http://columns.crossmap.com

Kathie M. Thomas ~ Kathie M. Thomas first accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of 14, during a Christian concert in high school, although she'd been attending church from a very young age. She has been writing and getting published in magazines and newspapers since her teens and began submitting articles to Christian publications in her twenties, when her children were young. Life being what it is, she had to return to work for a number of years but eventually returned home to run her own business and be there for her five daughters. She spent a number of years writing for business publications and has self-published 4 business 'how to' books. Kathie discovered blogging in 2005 and took it up seriously in 2006 with one blog dedicated to the Proverbs 31 Woman at proverbs31-woman.com. Late 2006 she discovered Faithwriters.com and has since begun writing for Christian publications.

Kathie's favorite scriptures are Phil. 4:13, "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." and Proverbs 31:25, "She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come."

You can learn more about Kathie by visiting her site at www.kathiethomas.com

Lynn Mosher ~Lynn's favorite verse is "Did I not tell you and promise you that if you would believe and rely on Me, you would see the glory of God?" John 11:40 AMP.

Born and raised in a Christian home in Kentucky, Lynn Mosher became a believer at the age of 11. Years later, after many of life's trials, she committed her life to the Lord.

Since the year 2000, Lynn has lived with fibromyalgia and other physical conditions. During this time the Lord placed the desier in her heart to write for Him. Now armed with God's purpose for her life and a new passion, she is enabled to reach out to others to encourage and comfort them through her writing, giving God all the glory.

She lives with her husband in their empty next in Kentucky. On occasion, the three offspring, who have flown the coop, come to visit, accompanied by a lovable son-in-law, and a very precocious granddaughter, who constantly says Lynn needs a pet.

Linore Rose Burkard ~ Linore writes "Inspirational Romance for the Jane Austen Soul" and has two books coming out from Harvest House Publishers.

Linore became a Christian at age 18, and soon had left a troubled home to start out life on her own. After working and putting herself most of the way through college, she met and married her wonderful Christian husband, Michael. (They have now been married 23 years, and have five children.) Linore has been a homeschooling mom and written articles for homeschoolers and parents. In addition to writing Regency fiction, she loves to be with her family, read, sing in the choir, and watch good movies!

Favorite Bible Verses: "For we know that all things work together for good, to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28)

And "For I know the plans I have for you,' says the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)