Carol Brinneman
Daily Epiphanies
Carol Brinneman serves as a writer and editor for a mission magazine. She spent 20 years in West Africa, working in Bible translation and
literacy, speaks French, loves to read, garden, and collect bird figurines. She and her husband have two sons in their
twenties. Visit her website at
http://carol.ncbrinneman.com.
Christine Prueher
Life Lessons
Christine Prueher lives in Minnesota with her two daughters, Jena and Kelsey.
She has homeschooled for almost ten years. Christine and her daughters are the proud owners
of two puppies, Lilly and Stinky. Christine enjoys reading, playing games with the girls and
spending time with the Lord.
Constance Gilbert
Connie's Coda
Connie is the editor of 4Him2U. Being a retired nurse, an adoptive mother, and “gramma” plus living in the mountains of Oregon provide her with inspiration for her writing. Her stories have been published in several anthologies and she's currently writing several e-books, which will be available at
www.4Him2U.com, She delights in
mentoring other writers and teaching seniors how to write their memoirs. She
can be contacted at
constancegilbert@gmail.com.
Jan Lutz
Poems to Ponder
Jan Lutz is a retired educator who enjoys creative writing. Her poems have appeared in
“Lutheran Digest,” “Lutheran Journal,” “Lutheran Message,” “Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly,” and
“The Catholic Yearbook.” She and her husband have been married 37 years and have 5 adult children
and a grandson. In addition to writing, Jan enjoys studying Scripture, classes in theology,
singing, playing organ, sewing, and genealogical research. It is her prayer that her writing
may be a blessing to those who read it.
Jill Hart
Work at Home Success
Jill Hart is the founder of Christian Work at Home Moms, CWAHM.com.
Jill is a co-author of the upcoming book So You Want To Be a Work-at-Home Mom
(Beacon Hill, Sept. 2009). Jill welcomes work-at-home questions
at http://AskJill.cwahm.com.
Karen
Robbins
Grandparenting with Karen
Karen Robbins is a freelance writer and speaker. She and her husband love to travel and scuba
dive. Many of their adventures are posted at her website, www.KarenRobbins.com.
Kristine McGuire
Everyday Life with God
Kristine McGuire is a writer and speaker on matters of faith, daily Christian life,
and educating people on the dangers of the Occult through a one day seminar, "Escaping the Cauldron". In addition to writing for Positively Feminine,
Kristine has her own blog, Kristine Remixed, and is in ministry with her
husband (Big Fish Ministries). Contact Kristine:
kris@bigfishministries.com.
Mary C. Catterton
Waters of LifeTM
Mary Catterton is the founder of Waters of Life Ministry for Women, Inc., a Christian ministry aimed at
helping women discover their calling and develop their unique God given gifts. A singer and songwriter, Mary is a
touring professional offering her music, message and ministry to people of all ages. Her programs vary from
concerts, clinics, Bible studies, retreats and seminars. Mary is certified in teaching both the Old and New
Testaments through the Bethel Bible Program. Her music and devotional writing can be found at her ministry website:
wolministry.com. Mary welcomes your emails:
mary@wolministry.com.
Paula Friedrichsen
Paula's Picks
Paula Friedrichsen is a speaker and writer who lives in Central California with her husband and teenaged daughter. She's the author of
The Man You Always Wanted is The One You Already Have (Multnomah 2007).
www.PFMinistries.com.
Philippa Smyth
FaithWorks
Philippa Smyth is from Auckland, New Zealand and is mom to two little boys—Micah and Toby.
She works alongside her husband who is the Ministries Director for their church—The River of
Life Christian Church Auckland. Together they are passionate about seeing people empowered and
enabled to walk out their callings in Christ Jesus. Philippa loves writing and teaching about the Lord.
Follow her on her blog:
My Sacred Obsession or check out her
church website. Philippa welcomes any emails to
philippa@theriver.org.nz.
Sharon Patterson
In Light of His Wisdom
Sharon Patterson is a retired educator, career military
wife, mother of three sons, grandmother to five precious
angels, author, CLASS graduate, Certified Personality
Trainer, and women's ministry leader. She has written
numerous shorts stories published in other authors'
works, and has authored two books: A Soldier's Strength
from the Psalms (published by Llumina Press, 2007) and
Healing for the Holes in Our Souls (published by Llumina
Press, 2008).
Stephanie Gulland
In His Presence
Stephanie Gulland is married to her best friend, Ed, and they have one son, David.
Susan Sikes
At Home with Susan
Susan Sikes is the author of A Woman of Noble Character
and ABC's of Proverbs 31 for Girls. Her
ministry, Out of the Nest & Beyond, trains girls in the area of homemaking
skills and encourages women. She sends out a free e-newsletter “News from
the Nest” each month, which includes a devotional, tips, & recipes. To find
quick & easy recipes, visit her website at
www.OutOfTheNestAndBeyond.com.
Terra
Hangen
Terra's Garden
Terra Hangen is an experienced gardener and author. She contributes columns for each issue of Hobby Farms and The
Gaited Horse, in addition to providing feature articles for many magazines on topics ranging from prayer to Bible gardening.
Email Terra at
thekilns@excite.com with comments and requests for garden topics to cover in her future articles.
Tessa Hershberger
A Walk Through the Word
Tessa Hershberger lives in Mogadore, Ohio where she is waiting for God to tell her what step to take next. She
loves to write and is the author of Confessions of a Girl. She also enjoys
lots of extra hot coffee, rainy days, people-watching, and conversations about ideas, beliefs, and culture. Tessa has gradually lost
all of her hearing due to a genetic neurological disease, and loves to learn and teach sign language with her friends and family. For more
of her musings, visit her blog at www.TessaSean.com.
Tessa welcomes reader responses to her articles. Email comments/questions to
ironiceyes@aol.com.
Tina James
Positively Homeschooling /
Chronically Positive
Tina James resides with her husband Steve and 4 children in
Evans, GA. The James family has homeschooled for the past 7 years. Tina and her husband founded the Ogeechee Area Christian Home Education
Association in 2004 in Bulloch County, GA (their previous home); and they have worked in children's ministry and middle school ministry
for the past 12 years. They are members of West Town Community Church in Evans, GA where they lead the middle school ministry, Club Medio.
Visit her blog at
homeschoolblogger.com/jamesfamilymom.
Laurette Willis
Fitness for His Witness
Laurette
Willis is a fitness expert and author. She is the director of PraiseMoves, offering
fitness programs, DVDs, books and training for
those interested in a Christian alternative to
yoga, and fitness for spirit, soul and body at
www.PraiseMoves.com. To follow Laurette on
Twitter visit
www.twitter.com/Fit4Christ and
on FaceBook:
www.facebook.com/praisemoves.
Mike
and Brenda King
Mr. and Mrs. King
are the founders of Positively Feminine. Brenda
serves as the site's director and is responsible for monthly content placement.
Mike is the chief financial officer. The Kings
live in Ohio and have one son.
For information about becoming a contributor, see the Contributions page.