Voice of Truth Stories

Meet Melissa Steindler from Cape Coral, FL

When I was asked to write a Voice of Truth story, I was honored and a little intimidated. I used to write all the time when I was younger, but over time, I stopped due to life and its interesting speed bumps and curves. Part of me thought, I’ve got this, but another part hesitated. I had wanted to be a writer once upon a time. Would what I write be good enough? I finally looked at the reminder on my phone, looked “up” to the heavens, and said, “Okay, I am going to face my fear.”

As a teenager, when doing the career testing, ministry came up because I liked to teach and help people. However, my faith has always been a quiet strength within me that I have continued to nurture but have tended to hold close to myself. It is not “out” there, and it was not a career path that was encouraged during those days, especially as a woman. I turned to the idea of a teaching career, but God had different plans for me.

In my mid-twenties, I became an English major turned commercial printer. Suddenly, I was able to help others in a completely different way. My skill set allowed me to help businesses extend their reach through the printed word.

But… over the years, I have asked myself, What have I done with my faith? I have helped friends in need, volunteered my time at non-profits, and used my career to help others achieve their missions. Non-profits have always been near and dear to my heart due to that quiet faith, so I have used my printing experience to assist while constantly looking for ways to help them succeed. Yet sometimes, I have questioned if it is enough…

When I was contacted to handle the printing for Voice of Truth, it was clear God was speaking to me. Meeting Kimberly Hobbs and being introduced to Women World Leaders enlightened me. I already had the drive to help, but this was something completely different. I had never been a part of something that had a worldwide reach, and it humbled and excited me to help spread the Word in a completely new way. To empower women through something so beautiful and well done is an inspiration and a lesson.

What I do, DOES help. And I am honored to be able to use my position at Palm Printing to help Women World Leaders and Voice of Truth, even as WWL and Voice of Truth reach me.