"I believe life is a curious and unpredictable adventure full of opportunities for personal growth. Trials can either enrich or destroy us. Either way, they change us. I believe what we learn during the angst of our life defines us as human."

Award-winning author, Miranda J. Chivers/MJ Krause-Chivers writes about faith, mental health and diversity.

Her fiction work contains characters who use their wits and faith to overcome challenging circumstances.

The author is a Canadian descendant of Mennonite refugees from Russian-occupied Ukraine (19234/24) and is a PTSD survivor. She has a professional background in social work and tourism; and is a parent and sibling of special needs adults.

When she isn't writing, the author is hiking, globe-trotting, or participating in local cultural events in the beautiful Niagara region with her family.

Please check out her books on Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

AWARDS: “Unequally Yoked: Staying Committed to Jesus and Your Unbelieving Spouse” won the Silver Medal in the 2018 Readers' Favorite Award (Christian Biblical Counseling); 2019 Author's Academy Awards (Advice) Top Ten; 2019 Top Shelf Awards Finalist.

Katarina's Dark Shadow is the bronze medal winner of the 2021 historical fiction Global Book Awards.

Katarina's Dark Journey won the finalist ribbon for Historical Fiction in the 2023 Global Book Awards.

Children of War: an anthology, won the 2022 Readers' Favorites gold medal award. (first place: anthologies).

One thing most people remember about Michael Lacey is his prosthetic eye. A lawn dart accident claimed his left eye when he was 11. Not only has it given him a unique perspective on life, but it has deepened his trust in God and His sovereignty.

Now, Michael writes and helps others produce their works. Everyone has a story to tell, and Michael is equipped to help through Story Builds Creative.

Coming from the rich writing heritage of Mississippi, Michael also writes fiction under M. Lacey. He hopes to stretch people mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

His non-fiction work has made him a 7x Best-selling author. The wisdom and inspiration comes from over a decade of leading worship and pastoring people, helping them encounter God and experience life change. As a creator himself, Michael is always chasing passions and striving to be better.

His degrees in math and english, vocational certificates, self-taught musicianship, and woodworking deepen his storytelling and ability to connect with anyone.

On most days, you can find Michael with a mason jar of sweet tea or wrestling with his two young sons and baby girl. By writing consistently, Michael is working towards a life where he can spend more time with his family while inspiring others to live out their dreams.

Find more about his pursuits (and some free stuff) at michaellacey.me

My name is Dvora Elisheva (Hebrew for Deborah Elizabeth, my given first and middle names). I am an author, encourager, Bible teacher, and much more!

Quite active in my community in Israel, I have taught English using the Bible as a textbook in a local Chinese church since 1993, and have been preaching there once a month since 2013; sing on the worship team of my Messianic congregation; and am a board member of the non-profit organization, A Future and A Hope (afutureandahope.org.il).

If you are interested in my other artistic endeavors, I’ve published a song about the Western Wall of Jerusalem on YouTube (https://youtu.be/IOV98_rSBGk) and published a short book of poetry from my first year in Israel, also available on Amazon: The Adventures of Sydney (http://amzn.to/1L56QiA).

For those who are interested in my "professional qualifications", here is a bit of information about my background. I became a licensed practical nurse in 1976, with special training in medications and reading ECGs/EKGs. I subsequently worked in a critical care unit, nursing homes, and as a private duty nurse -- all in the USA. After moving to Israel in 1982 I worked as a nurse, first volunteering as a home care nurse, and later working in a home for the mentally handicapped children, and in a hospital in internal medicine. Feeling burnt out from the stress of nursing (but not from helping people), amazing doors opened for me to become a scientific and medical editor and writer in 1984. I pursued a BA in Special Education from the University of Brighton (1998) and an MA (with Distinction) in Technical Authorship, from Sheffield Hallam University (2002) -- both by distance learning. Since then I have worked for universities, hi-tech industry, and privately. Today I am the English Communications Coordinator for Rambam Health Care Campus in Northern Israel. I have received numerous awards for my work and have spoken at international professional conferences as well as for podcasts and webinars.

Having said all that, my passion for writing is actually people-focused. Whether writing my books, a devotional, or working on a scientific-medical manuscript, the reader, you, is foremost in my mind. Please subscribe to my blog to access a few treats just for you: https://www.Hope-Challenged.com. I'd love to hear from you!

My name is Becky. I have always known and loved the Lord. He has blessed me with wonderful friends and family. I find that sharing my faith comes easier through writing than conversation.

I love sitting on my porch with the morning sun or in the afternoon shade to spend time with the Lord. I’m learning as I write. I pray that you are finding time in His Word often and that these devotions are helpful.

Devo Writers helps Christian writers publish their devotionals in collaborations with like-minded believers and authors. More info inside the books!

Readers can get a free devotional at ChristWriters.com.

Words of Life, Help, and Hope

Jackie Perseghetti is an Author, educator, and friend whose passion is to breathe life into the hearts of the weary so they can walk in new places of simplicity, freedom, and authenticity with God. From writing best-selling devotionals -- one selling over a quarter of a million copies -- to having her work published in The Godly Businesswoman, Clubhouse, and Evangelizing Today’s Child magazines, Jackie continues to encourage, teach, and inspire those who read her work.

In her down time, you can find Jackie playing pickleball, sneaking a piece of dark chocolate, or stopping in the middle of a walk to snap that perfect nature shot with her cell phone. She enjoys going on "adfuntures" (adventure with fun in the middle) with her beloved husband, Doug, relaxing with their two rescue dogs, loving on their two grandchildren, and opening their home with hospitality.

You can connect with Jackie at www.akingdomheartbeat.com where she encourages readers in the journey of cultivating an undivided heart, and on Instagram @jackieperseghetti.

Hi, I'm Jacqueline Pope and I have a God-given passion to serve women who have found themselves in cycles of relationships that have left them broken hearted or even that one failed relationship that just keeps eating away at the heart. I too know very well what that feels like but more importantly I have experienced the joy of healing. My journey has led me to give a biblical compass to guide women through guarded paths to take and pitfalls to avoid in singleness and marriage. I am confident that this book will provoke you more than ever before to seek God for your mate and your marriage. My prayer is that as you read this book, your heart will be opened more than it has ever been to follow God's way, not just in relationships but in every aspect of your life.

My most recent co-authored book is Christian Marriage, Devotionals From Both Perspectives (A Christian Devotional Collaboration).

I am a wife and mother of 11 children, 5 are bonuses and 6 grands! I thoroughly enjoy mentoring young girls and women wherever I go.

If your heart is broken, get encouragement here: https://skilled-composer-3969.ck.page/5dc2240859

Debby Sibert is a mother of three married children and grandmother to nine. She and her husband of forty-three years, Bob, live in Oak Hill, VA, a suburb of Northern Virginia (NOVA). They worship and serve at McLean Bible Church.

Having come to Christ at a young age, she has been a Christ follower for over 60 years and student of the Bible for close to 50. Among other ministries in and outside their church, Debby and Bob have been mentoring married couples for the past nineteen years, and they are considered thought leaders regarding biblical help to those struggling in their Christian walk. Debby is an inspirational speaker on faith, relationships, and insights concerning the abundant, victorious Christian life. She also is a certified Christian Life Coach with a specialty in marriage intervention.

If you like books by Beth Moore, Kay Authur, Lysa Terkeurst, Jennie Allen, Chip Ingram and Henry Blackaby,and others like them, you should enjoy her books.

She can be reached at author@debbysibert.com

I’m the wife of an atheist and mom of one very strong-willed, yet tender-hearted, little boy. After three years of walking around deeply wounded and grieving after my husband renounced his faith and walked away from the church, I am learning to ask hard questions, answer hard questions, and live a life of disciplined grace daily in the presence of the Lord. It is my hope to share with sisters in Christ the grace I have experienced, the hope that I cling to, and the joy I have found in life as a result.

Mimi Kroger began her life in Brooklyn, New York. The child of immigrant parents from Italy and Argentina, she lived the life of an American with old-world roots influencing her day-to-day life. At a young age, her family moved from New York to the beautiful mountains of Colorado. Her life took a dramatic turn in 1993 with a lupus diagnosis culminating in a kidney transplant 21 years later. Her relationship with Christ gave her the grace to fight, and as she became more intimately acquainted with the Holy Spirit, she began to heal. Health issues inspired her career as a group fitness instructor, nutrition guide, and personal trainer. Receiving healing has spurred on her calling further as an author, speaker, and behavior change specialist. She is compelled to bring life, health, and wholeness through what she has learned, both spiritually and professionally. Mimi enjoys being a mom to an amazing adult son, and she resides in Colorado with her wonderful husband and tenacious Yorkie named Hugs.