For 23 years DELBERT TEACHOUT was on active duty with the USAF retiring as a captain in 1990. His military career took him to Panama, England, Greece, Puerto Rico and Guam. Stateside, he was stationed in five different states. Delbert earned his M.S. in Psychology and his PhD in Religion. He is a Certified Advanced Addiction Counselor and an Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor. He is also certified as a Cognitive-Behavioral Christian Counselor by the National Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists. Delbert has served the church in many different positions including Sunday school teacher and superintendent, Church Training Director, and on the Board of Deacons. He taught Old Testament Survey, New Testament Literature and General Psychology as an adjunct faculty for Alpena Community College Huron Shores Campus. He received his ordination into ministry from Shalom Ministry, Inc. in August 2002. For seven years he was the program director at the Guiding Light Mission where over 500 men made professions of faith in Jesus. Delbert now works as a freelance writer. He resides in Michigan with his wife of 35 years. They have four grown children and five grandchildren.
Award-winning author PAMELA S. THIBODEAUX is the co-founder of the Bayou Writers Group in Lake Charles, Louisiana and a member of White Roses in Bloom Authors. Multi-published in romantic fiction as well as creative non-fiction, her writing has been tagged as “inspirational with an edge.” Pam's website is http://www.pamelathibodeaux.com. You can read her blog at http://pamswildroseblog.blogspot.com.
For almost 30 years JACK THOMAS spent long hours on the job as a project engineer for a major construction company. He is now enjoying early retirement, happy to rise at the same time he used to have to be at work nearly 60 miles away. Despite retirement, his days are full. [You see, he has a wife who has this list . . .] Jack enjoys photography, fiddling with Photo-Shop, and watching Pixar movies. He is also interested in taking a few web development courses. Jack’s poems are quite personal and were written in lonelier periods in his life; he shares them now to celebrate how the Lord brought him through some tough times. Jack and his bride live in a rural New England town where the anchor stores at the local strip mall are a Suburban Auto Parts and a Dollar Store. Not too fancy—and neither is he.
Maxine Thomas is a Christian wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. She was born in Jamaica and has also lived in England, Texas, New York and New Jersey. She has been writing administratively for over 30 years, specifically developing and editing organizational policies and procedures, grant proposals, strategic plans and bylaws for churches and community non-profit organizations, but her heart’s desire has always been to write for the ministry. Maxine’s mission is to share the redeeming love of Jesus Christ through the written word. Since 2003, her articles, short stories and devotionals have been published by In Mission Magazine (the American Baptist Association), the Burlington County Times (community newspaper), the Spiritual Voice Newspaper and Mustard Seed Ministries. She is a member of Christian Writers Fellowship International.
Sonya Thompson has been happily married to her soul mate for the last 16 years. They have six children, one who adopted from Russia. Sonya is a 2008 graduate of the She Speaks Writer, Speaker and Leadership conference and is an active member of the Richmond Christian’s Who Write organization. She is a freelance writer and speaker and has been published in an e-zine called, www.ithirstnw.com. To learn more about Sonya, please feel free to visit her blog “Truth 4 the Journey” at www.truth4thejourney.blogspot.com where she writes devotionals several times per week. You can also contact her via email at
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Nanette Thorsen-Snipes has published articles, columns and reprints in more than 40 publications and 50 compilation books including: stories in three Guideposts anthologies in the Miracles series, 2007-08; The New Women’s Devotional Bible, Zondervan, 2006; Grace Givers, compiled by David Jeremiah, 2006; Chicken Soup series by Health Communications; Soul Matters series by J Countryman; God’s Way series by Whitestone; as well as articles in The Lookout; Home Life; Focus on the Family’s Clubhouse and Breakaway, among others. She lives in north Georgia with her husband, Jim. They have four grown children and five grandchildren. Contact:
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Jan Tickner: Well seasoned journalist and freelance writer, Jan Tickner of Conroe, Texas, was formerly the Women’s Editor and long time Christian columnist for the Conroe Courier. Her steadfast stand on hot topics and issues earned wide-spread recognition. In 1986 Jan was presented with the Concerned Women of America “Return to Righteousness” award. Jan is also a recipient of the Amy Foundation awards. Widow, mother of four, grandmother and great grandmother of many, Jan is retired from government service. Her family, faith and life experiences have provided her with rich spiritual insights, humor and encouragement for others, all of which she draws upon as she shares readily in writing. Jan books include Our Personal War ( WWII Memoir of Love and Terror); The Hide-Dee-Hole Story (History of Methodism from the vantage point of Church Mouse, pen and ink sketches by author); Be Not Ignorant of Satan’s Devices, co-authored with Pastor Ginny Alloway Baker (Lessons and advice on Spiritual Warfare). For more about her books, email Jan at
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TERRIE TODD spent 20 years leading her church drama team for whom she wrote numerous plays and sketches and experienced enough theatrical adventures to write a book for drama teams called Waiting in the Wings. Using her free time to pursue her passion for writing, Terrie has recently finished her first novel, The Silver Suitcase. She is a part-time Administrative Assistant for the City of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada where she lives with her husband Jon. They’ve been married 32 years and have three grown children and two grandchildren. Terrie enjoys being involved in local community theatre, reading, baking, and clog dancing. She is a graduate of Sunshine Bible Academy near Miller, South Dakota and is a long-time member of Portage Alliance Church where she was also employed for 14 years in varied and ever-evolving capacities. She has a passion to share her creative work with others, in hopes that it might lead them just one baby step closer to their Creator.
Lisa Toner is a fiction and non-fiction freelance writer. Her work has been published in Christian and secular magazines like Family Fun, Primary Treasure, Pack-O-Fun, The Erickson Tribune and Focus on the Family’s Clubhouse and Clubhouse Jr., as well as several online publications. Lisa graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism. She has an extensive background in sales, advertising and public relations. In the summer, she and her two daughters enjoy puppetry and perform at libraries and churches around Nebraska. She also loves speaking to kids at schools about writing and publishing. She is passionate about bringing the Bible to life for children of all ages and currently volunteers as a Christian education teacher for elementary and middle school students at her church. Lisa and her husband Steve are the parents of two daughters and a furry golden doodle named “Rev”. In her spare time, she likes to fish, walk and travel with hopes of having a book published and “catching” a master angler in the next ten years!
A note on BARBARA TUTTLE’s refrigerator door reads, “Life is short. And when all is said and done, our relationships with Jesus Christ and each other are the only things that will matter.” (Dr. Gary Rosberg) The door also holds treasured photos of her children, grandchildren and her husband Brian. Over the years, Barb has taught in public schools and in a juvenile detention center, and served as Children’s Director at St. Elmo United Methodist Church. In all that she does, Barb seeks to be an encourager. Her love affair with writing began as a participant in the University of Iowa’s Writers Workshop. Barb has published numerous stories, articles, devotions and scripts. She also loves to interview mature Christians to uncover their journey of faith. Barb just published a fun new book for pre-teens called Dancing in the Middle, which is now available on Amazon. She is committed and delighted to donate 25% of the proceeds to the Christian Children’s Fund. Barb invites you to visit her website at www.barbaratuttle.com.
For 23 years DELBERT TEACHOUT was on active duty with the USAF retiring as a captain in 1990. His military career took him to Panama, England, Greece, Puerto Rico and Guam. Stateside, he was stationed in five different states. Delbert earned his M.S. in Psychology and his PhD in Religion. He is a Certified Advanced Addiction Counselor and an Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor. He is also certified as a Cognitive-Behavioral Christian Counselor by the National Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists. Delbert has served the church in many different positions including Sunday school teacher and superintendent, Church Training Director, and on the Board of Deacons. He taught Old Testament Survey, New Testament Literature and General Psychology as an adjunct faculty for Alpena Community College Huron Shores Campus. He received his ordination into ministry from Shalom Ministry, Inc. in August 2002. For seven years he was the program director at the Guiding Light Mission where over 500 men made professions of faith in Jesus. Delbert now works as a freelance writer. He resides in Michigan with his wife of 35 years. They have four grown children and five grandchildren.
Award-winning author 
Maxine Thomas
Sonya Thompson
Nanette Thorsen-Snipes
Jan Tickner
Lisa Toner
A note on BARBARA TUTTLE’s refrigerator door reads, “Life is short. And when all is said and done, our relationships with Jesus Christ and each other are the only things that will matter.” (Dr. Gary Rosberg) The door also holds treasured photos of her children, grandchildren and her husband Brian. Over the years, Barb has taught in public schools and in a juvenile detention center, and served as Children’s Director at St. Elmo United Methodist Church. In all that she does, Barb seeks to be an encourager. Her love affair with writing began as a participant in the University of Iowa’s Writers Workshop. Barb has published numerous stories, articles, devotions and scripts. She also loves to interview mature Christians to uncover their journey of faith. Barb just published a fun new book for pre-teens called Dancing in the Middle, which is now available on Amazon. She is committed and delighted to donate 25% of the proceeds to the Christian Children’s Fund. Barb invites you to visit her website at