Jan Lutz is a retired educator who enjoys creative writing. Her writing has been published in The Lutheran Journal, Lutheran Digest, Lutheran Women's Quarterly, Lutheran Message, The Catholic Yearbook, and Open Minds Quarterly. Among her other interests are Bible study, vocal music, playing organ, reading, sewing, and crafting. Jan and her husband Marvin have been married for 38 years. They have five adult children and two grandsons. It is her prayer that her writing may bless those who read it. Jan can be contacted at janmarielu@hotmail.com.