Authors

Megan and her husband (Delyn), along with their two little boys (Eli and Asher), reside in the greater Charlotte area. She works part time for a rising nonprofit, The Lantern Project, designed to train and empower companies and individuals to make a positive social impact in the fight against sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. She is passionate about encouraging/connecting women through vulnerability and creativity, and hopes that in sharing her heart she can draw others to the heart of the Father.

Meghan is a Cincinnatian turned Toledoan, a big advocate for therapy, a former fake blogger, and a current ICU nurse. She loves her people, her kitten, and writing about the things that are hard to talk about. Her biggest prayer is that her life and words turn people toward the light and love that is Jesus so that they know that hope and joy are possible through him.

Meshach Kanyion is a pastor at Friendship United Methodist Church in Wyoming, OH. He is married with 5 children. His life’s work is to study and integrate the life and teaching of Jesus into his own life, and help others do likewise.

Michelle E. Navarrete is the daughter of Mexican immigrants from the suburbs of Chicago, IL. She currently lives in the most diverse square mile of the United States in Clarkston, GA, where she attends a house church through Proskuneo Ministries, a nonprofit committed to multicultural, multilingual worship. As a PhD student of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament at Emory University, she is passionate about bridging spaces of the church and academy more fully.

Mikella Van Dyke is a Bible teacher and runs the ministry Chasing Sacred. She is currently pursuing her M.A in theology.  In her free time, she enjoys hiking, playing with her four kiddos, and traveling.

Morgan Johnston spends her days as a photographer and her evenings as an involved dog mom, yet her favorite roles are being a daughter, wife, and mother-to-be. You can often find her curled up on the couch with a good book and fuzzy blanket, spending time outside with her two dogs, or taking a stroll around the family ranch (she may or may not be guilty of providing all animals with daily treats). A newly established student of the Bible, she loves spending time in the Word and developing her relationship with Jesus through prayer and worship.

Ness Cannon is a writer, speaker, teacher, wife, mother, small business owner, designer, pug mom, perpetual student, and the author of I Am Not In Charge, published by Hosanna Revival. Her greatest hope is to remind you that you aren’t alone. God has saved a seat for you at his table and you absolutely belong.

Paige McBride is from western PA, living happily in a small town with her husband Brett and their first child on the way! She is a self-proclaimed Bible geek and a seminary student through Reformed Theological Seminary. She spends her days working part time in ministry at her local church as she teaches dance and creates wedding floral arrangements. She is a lover of all things Old Testament and discipleship. She is passionate about equipping women to engage with the Scriptures and passing along all the biblical wisdom that she has learned throughout her years in college and seminary education.

Quantrilla Ard, PhD, lives in the Atlanta area along with her husband and three children. A passionate creative at heart, she has answered the call to encourage women in all stages of life and of various backgrounds through empathy, transparency, and love. She is a faith-based personal and spiritual development writer, author, and dynamic speaker. Her goal is and has always been to lead with compassion and walk alongside women in the difficulties of life while illuminating the often hidden joys tucked within sorrow.

Rhayna is an enneagram 6, a big fan of writing, and an INFJ. She finds her truest identity in Jesus and aspires to be a light to those around her.

Rosann Coulon is the author of40 Days to God, My Father: Finding Shelter in the Heart of God. She has contributed articles toThe Gospel Coalition,The Daily Grace Co.,Core Christianity, and other publications. She is the founder of Leaving a Well Ministries, whose mission is to share biblical hope with hurting hearts by providing Christ-centered resources. Rosann and her husband call North Carolina home. Visit her atLeavingAWell.comto receive free inspirational content. You can also connect with her on Instagram@Rosann_Coulon.

Samantha Arp is a college student in Charleston, South Carolina studying writing and theology. She also serves as a teaching intern in her local college ministry, helps lead a discipleship ministry, and writes content for Render Women’s Ministry on the campus of Charleston Southern. Sam is concerned solely with helping people realize the true beauty of the Father through his Word, serving the local church, and cheering people on as they chase after him with their whole hearts.

Sara Bolger is a college student at the University of Cincinnati. Go Cats! Sara is passionate about poetry and portraying the gospel to people in new and different ways. She is a South East Cincinnati Capernaum leader, and absolutely loves it! She is a true ENFP and Enneagram 7. Sara loves adventure, spontaneity, and coffee!

Beth lives in north Alabama with her husband and two little ones. She loves to be with family and is always up for an adventure with her boys! Beth works as a recruiting coordinator by day, but she has a passion for writing and loves to use that passion to share the Word of God with others.

Sarah spends her days in the classroom as a middle school social studies teacher, her nights on the sidelines as a coach’s wife, and all the moments in between serving as a youth pastor. She recently achieved her dream of graduating from Liberty University Theological Seminary with a masters degree in Christian Leadership. She cannot wait to put it to good use helping young women take their place as leaders in the church.

Sarah is a California native with a heart for the world. Writing is a newfound passion of hers, and experiencing the power of the written and spoken word has invigorated her walk with Jesus tenfold. She is excited to begin her journey of becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist in order to reconcile families together in a powerful and purposeful way.

Sarah is a wife to Executive Chef, Jeremy Thomas, and mother to Vienna Faye. She spent six years as a director of marketing at a home for youth, and is currently a social media coordinator for her church, writer, and lifestyle photographer. Sarah and her family live in their quirky 100-year-old home in Grove City, Pennsylvania.

Sarah Wieler is a journalist for the Times & Transcript living in Moncton, New Brunswick and there is nothing she loves more than telling a good story. Outside of her passion for writing and Jesus, she is always up for adventures, hiking, watching football, and being a youth leader at her church.

Shanté is the founder of Daily She Pursues, an online women’s ministry on a mission to help women pursue God’s heart through the study of the Word, cultivating prayer, and walking daily with the Lord. She is currently working on a Master’s Degree in Biblical Studies at Liberty University. Some of her favorite things include tea, journaling, art museums, essential oils, and thrift shopping.

Sharon Jeong Ide is wife to Isaac and mama to Martyn and Teddy in Los Angeles, California. You can find more of her writing, reflections, and homeschool resources at @sharonjeongide on Instagram.

Sharyn is a student from the Bahamas and is currently enrolled in University. She loves to share the Word of God and aspires to influence adolescents in their journey to Christ. She serves as a counselor at Camp Bahamas Ministries, a ministry dedicated to inspiring and leading young Bahamians in their pursuit of Christ.

A small town Kentucky girl at heart, who may have a love for tacos and coffee more than she should. Sheri now resides in Gainesville, Florida with her family. She is a wife of over thirty years, mother of four and a “glamma.” She is the founder of Pineapple Principle^®, a ministry for teen girls; encouraging them to live out their faith by standing firm in their beliefs, owning their crown, and loving like Jesus. She is the author of two devotionals and has the Pineapple Principle podcast.

Sofi Johnson will be a college student in the fall at Samford University studying business with a concentration in social entrepreneurship and also studying mass communications. Sofi is the founder of Centered Compass, a ministry that seeks to help young women confidently place God at the center of their life. She loves the Lord, spontaneous adventures, being outdoors, eating ice cream, and spending time with loved ones.

Sophia is a recent graduate of Southeastern, a university where she received a degree in Ministerial Leadership. She runs an online ministry on Instagram called Spark Passion. She aspires to stay in ministry and expand her online ministry into writing Bible studies and books.

Stephanie loves being outside in the sunshine, baking, and reading for fun. She teaches English at Edgewood High School and lives in Southwest Ohio with her husband, Eli, and their three wild, joyful children.

Storm is a Cincinnati native but currently lives in Bowling Green, Ohio. She loves her family, friends, and the Cincinnati Bengals. She spends her time hanging out with college students, playing around with a camera, and leading worship at church.

Tabitha Panariso is unashamedly serious about Jesus and equally terrible at small talk. As a writer, speaker, wife, and mama, she's realized that the only way to endure is to keep the main thing, the main thing. Her mission: to help women fight for any unwavering faith in an unsteady world.

Tara Sun is the founder of Tara Sun Ministries, an online women's ministry that seeks to help others know, love, and live God's word in their own lives. Based in Oregon, Tara has found her God-given purpose in writing, creating podcast episodes, designing and mentoring women. She is a newlywed, married to her high school sweetheart, Michael. They love to hike, spend intentional time with friends, and drink a good cup of coffee.

Taylor is a new Cincinnati-lover, originally from Columbus, but finding more beauty in the Queen City with each passing day. She teaches 8th grade Language Arts and has a passion for creating spaces where the skills of reading and writing can be explored with freedom. Catch her at Wyoming Community Coffee making your latte on the weekends, reading a book, going on a walk in a park, or perusing the aisles of Trader Joe’s.