MEET OUR WRITERS

Dawn Ward is a speaker, writer, and life transformation coach. She is the founder of The Faith to Flourish, a ministry that equips women to grow in their faith, overcome adversity, and thrive in all seasons of life. She also ministers to women with loved ones struggling with addiction, mental health issues, and life-destructive behaviors. Dawn is the co-author of the book “Still Standing After All the Tears Workbook: Faith in the Battle Edition. She has been married to her husband, Steve, for over forty years and is a mom to three adult children. You can know more about Dawn by visiting www.thefaithtoflourish

Janet L. Jackson is retired from 31 years of teaching in various areas of exceptional student education in public schools and five years of teaching at a private high school. She is the author of Jesus Didn’t Fit In: Raising Nontraditional Children. She enjoys reading, writing, Bible study, and flower gardening. Janet and her husband of 45 years, Bill now reside in Florida. They have two grown children and a twelve-year-old granddaughter. Janet shares snippets from her book at facebook.com/jesusdidntfitin or on instagram.com/janetlvsjesus/

Shannon Cramer is a wife, freelance writer, and aspiring author. She hopes that her first book, How to Keep Believing When You’re Suffering, will soon be published as a guide for Christians braving chronic illness. Diagnosed with narcolepsy, POTS, and gastroparesis in her early twenties, Shannon is passionate about equipping people with Biblical tools they can use to fuel their faith and rekindle their joy. She believes that Jesus redeems both our souls and our stories. For encouraging messages, follow her on Instagram @strengthsufficient and facebook.com/strengthsufficient, or visit her website at shannoncramerwrites.com.

Christa Joy Spaeth, author, and Registered Dietitian is the owner of Christa Joy Ministries which was founded in 2022. Christa received a compelling message from God. In a prayer cabin called “Whisper,” the Lord prompted her to write a seven-week devotional titled “Powerful Whispers.” Since then, Christa’s eyes, heart, and ears were opened to more whispers so that she may start fulfilling her new purpose of helping the hurting and sharing the love of Christ. This blessed wife, mother of two, and businesswoman lives in Minnesota, USA.