Michelle Lawrence is a corporate publicist, specializing in media relations. She works with a variety of clients and public relations agencies in Southern California and throughout the country. Michelle happily resides with her advertising executive/poet husband, Ron, and their two wonderful children, Almierose and Dylan, in Bel Air, California.
Patricia Lorenz is an inspirational writer, columnist, writing teacher and speaker. Of her articles and stories, 400 have appeared in over 70 publications, including Reader's Digest, Guideposts, Working Mother and Single-Parent Family. She is the author of the book Stuff That Matters for Single Parents, published by Servant Publications in Ann Arbor, Michigan. You can write to her at 7547 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Oak Creek, WI 53154.
Julie A. Manhan is a native of Reno, Nevada, and is the theology department chairperson, campus minister and retreat director at St. Vincent de Paul High School in Petaluma, California. She is a graduate of Seattle University. Though she has taught all levels, from pre-school though college, working with teenagers is her first love. Her stories are an integral part of her teaching and retreat ministry. She can be reached at 707-763-1032.
Marilyn Manning, Ph.D., CSP, international speaker, trainer and conflict mediator, is the author of five books, including The NAFE Guide to Starting Your Own Business (1995) and Leadership Skills for Women (in six languages, over 30,000 copies sold). Dr. Manning speaks on managing conflict and change, team rebuilding, using stress positively, and the seven laws of leadership. She has run her own consulting firm for 16 years and is past president of the National Speakers Association, Northern California. She can be reached at 945 Mountain View Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040, or by calling 415-9653663; fax 415-965-3668; e-mail:
[email protected].
Elaine McDonald, a former journalist and a mother of two, is now an attorney in Des Moines, Iowa. She can be reached at 4932 Ashley Park Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265.
Robert J. McMullen Jr. is a retired Presbyterian minister. After duty as a pilot in World War II with missions over Germany, he served churches in West Virginia, suburban Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Charlotte. He and his wife, Becky, have three children, one of whom has cerebral palsy. That has been a liberal education! In addition to occasional preaching and teaching, he has
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written for Guideposts and his local newspaper. He may be reached at 5150 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28210, or by calling 704-553-0603.
David Naster is a nationally known comedian. His numerous major television appearances and national tours reflect his uncanny ability to share his humor with people of all ages and flavors. David travels throughout the world sharing his Your Sense of Humor Will Get You Through It keynote. Writing children's stories is David's latest passion and is soon to turn into a published dream. Please feel free to contact him at 12317 W. 79th Place, Lenexa, KS 66215, or call 913-438-4722.
Omar Periu is a successful public speaker, trainer, business owner, sales executive, lyricist, recording star and performer. A member of the National Speakers Association, Omar became a self-made millionaire at the age of 31. He has trained hundreds of thousands of salespeople, sales managers, entrepreneurs, executives and business owners in how to succeed in today's business and sales environments. Omar was assisted early in his career, and as such his main purpose in life is to help others achieve greatness. You can reach him by writing Tom Hopkins International, Inc., P.O. Box 1969, Scottsdale, AZ 85252, or by calling 602-949-1590.
Kathleen Podolsky is a photographer whose works have been exhibited in the U.S. and abroad. Worldwide travel with her physician-writer husband has exposed her to different cultures, customs and traditions and has given her a keen understanding of diverse peoples. Many of Kathleen's experiences have been documented on film as well as in short stories.
Barbara Rogoff is a writer and co-creator of Beyond Survival into Triumph, a workshop for adult survivors of abuse. Barbara and her partner, Dr. Patricia Bell, have been invited to train other therapists in using their experiential techniques at the World Congress of Logotherapists in Dallas. Barbara is currently developing a prison ministry that incorporates some of these methods to help inmates find hope and move into personal freedom. Barbara lives in Stilwell, Kansas, with her husband and best friend of 19 years, Gary. She can be reached at The Unity Church of Overland Park in Kansas; phone 913-6496825 extension 3033.
David Roth is a singer, songwriter, recording artist (five albums), conference presenter and emcee, husband, basketball aficionado, playwright (The Gripes of Roth) and workshop facilitator (Singing for Shy People). The story of Manuel Garcia was reported by William Janz in the Milwaukee Sentinel, and the song can be found on David's first recording, "Rising in Love." He can be reached by writing 18952 40th Place NE, Seattle, WA 98155-2810 or by calling 800-484-2367 (pause) D-A-V-E.
Richard Ryan is a pastor, recording artist, actor and inspirational writer. An award-winning vocalist and director of the regionally acclaimed vocal ensemble ONE VOICE, he travels frequently in solo and group concert ministry. His solo recordings Love Found a Way and Promises and the ensemble's
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ONE VOICEin Paris have received nationwide attention. His story, "The Day I Met Daniel," was the first-prize winner in The Christian Reader magazine's 1995 Writing Contest. He and his wife, Cathy, have three children and live in New Albany, Indiana. For recordings or concert information, write him at the Old Capitol United Methodist Church, 141 Heidelberg Road West, Corydon, IN 47112, or call 812-738-736.
Dan Schaeffer is Andrew, Christi and Katie's dad. He has been married to their mother, Annette, for the "13 best years of my life." He is also pastor of Foothills Evangelical Free Church in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. He is the author of Dancing with a Shadow, Making Sense of the Silence of God and most recently, The Bush Won't Burn for Me, and I'm All Out of Matches.
Kathleen Louise Smiley is known for her contagious vitality and enthusiasm. She is a graduate of the Stetson College of Law, Phi Delta Phi. She is a talented speaker and author as well as an MTI certified mediator and trainer. Formerly in private practice as a lawyer, she now serves as Assistant District Attorney in the Felony Division in Gulfport, Mississippi. Her sister, Kristine Johnson, is also a Stetson graduate and presently a trust officer at SunTrust bank in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Peter Spelke is an adventurer, a truth seeker and an inspirational speaker. Aside from his business pursuits, Pete volunteers his time feeding the homeless and working with inmates in the federal prison system. He can be reached at 115 Deep Valley Drive, Stamford, CT 06903.
Jana Stanfield's music has been described as "sonic soup for the soul." With songs like "I'm Not Lost, I'm Exploring," ''U.B.U., I.M.E." and "What Is Mine Will Find Me," her five "heavy-mental" albums express her positive outlook. Her lyrics have been sung by Reba McEntire, Andy Williams and others. As a performer, she has shared stages with Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, Bernie Siegel and Les Brown. From concert hails to kindergartens to conventions, she fills her keynote concerts with songs that speak volumes about this adventure called "life." Jana Stanfield can be reached at P.O. Box 60146, Nashville, TN 37206, or by calling 615-226-4764.
Dr. Roger William Thomas has been the preaching minister of First Christian Church since the fall of 1993. Roger is a native of McLean County, Illinois. He is a graduate of Lincoln Christian College and Seminary. His Doctorate of Ministry degree is from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. Roger has served as preacher, campus minister and Bible college teacher in Illinois, Missouri and Oklahoma. He is also the author of six books and hundreds of magazine and journal articles on a variety of topics related to the Christian faith and scripture.
Renee R. Vroman lives in Vancouver, Washington, with her husband of 26 years and is the proud mother of three sons, Jay, Trent and Trevor. After helping put her husband and sons through college, she took the plunge herself and is currently a senior (in more ways than one!) at Washington State
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iversity, Vancouver, majoring in psychology. "The Gift" is her first published work. She may be reached at 13901 NE 7th Circle, Vancouver, WA 98684, or by calling 360-256-6984.
Angie K. Ward-Kucer is a senior operator with the Sarpy County E-911 Center and resides in Papillion, Nebraska, with her husband, John Andrew. "The Coolest Dad in the Universe" is her first story and was written as a tribute to her late father, Thomas Wesley Ward Sr., so that other fathers may learn from his simple acts of love and realize that even as their children become adults, they still need their daddy. She can be reached at 514 S. Monroe Street, Papillion, NE 68046, or by calling 402-331-7687.
Kelly J. Watkins, MBA, has a goal: to make a difference one audience at a time. She is a motivational speaker and trainer who educates while she motivates, and motivates while she educates. In her training workshops, Kelly analyzes your communication training needs and creates a program specifically for you. Her two books, Little Moments to Cherish and Will the Audience Throw Eggs? are available from Expressive Concepts, 309 S. Hubbards Lane, Louisville, KY 40207, or by calling 502-894-9007.
Bettie B. Youngs, Ph.D., Ed.D., is an international lecturer and consultant living in Del Mar, California. She is the author of 14 books published in 28 languages, including the bestseller Values from the Heartland. "The Flower in Her Hair" is reprinted from her book Gifts of the Heart (Health Communications, Deerfield Beach, Florida, ©1996). To contact Bettie, write to Bettie B. Youngs & Associates, 3060 Racetrack View Dr., Del Mar, CA 92014.
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A Sandpiper to Bring You Joy. Reprinted with permission from the June, 1980 Reader's Digest. ©1979 The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. Originally appeared in Our Family, October 1979.
The Most Caring Child. Reprinted from The Best of Bits & Pieces by permission of The Economics Press, Inc. ©1994 The Economics Press, Inc.
Information Please. Reprinted with permission from the June, 1966 Reader's Digest. ©1966 by The Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Two Nickels and Five Pennies. Reprinted from The Best of Bits & Pieces by permission of The Economics Press, Inc. ©1994 The Economics Press, Inc.
The Ice Cream Girl. Reprinted by permission of Marion Schoeberlein. ©1995 Marion Schoeberlein.
How Magic Helped a Blind Girl See and A Life-Changing Experience. Reprinted by permission of Michael Jeffreys. ©1995 Michael Jeffreys.
The Horai Box. Reprinted by permission of Kathleen Podolsky. ©1990 Kathleen Podolsky.
Manuel Garcia. Reprinted by permission of David Roth. ©1986 David Roth.
A Taste of Freedom. Reprinted by permission of Barbara Rogoff. ©1994 Barbara Rogoff.
Compassion Is in the Eyes. Reprinted from The Sower's Seeds by permission of Paulist Press. ©1994 Brian Cavanaugh.
Warm in Your Heart. Reprinted by permission of Mastermedia Book Publishing. ©1995 Scott Gross.
An Act of Kindness. Reprinted from The Best of Bits & Pieces by permission of The Economics Press, Inc. ©1994 The Economics Press, Inc.
Two Families. Reprinted by permission of Guideposts Magazine. ©1992 by Guideposts, Carmel, NY 10572.
Guests in the Night. Reprinted by permission of Robert Gass. ©1995 Robert Gass.
An Afternoon in the Park. Reprinted by permission of Julie A. Manhan. ©1995 Julie A. Manhan.
The Little Boy and the Old Man. Reprinted by permission of HarperCollins Publishers from A Light in the Attic. ©1981 by Evil Eye Music, Inc.
Teddy Bear. Written by Dale Royal, Tommy Hill, Red Sovine and J. William Denny. ©1976 Cedarwood Publishing. Used by Permission. Ail Rights Reserved.
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Paco, Come Home. Reprinted by permission of Alan Cohen. ©1995 Alan Cohen.
Tommy's Essay. Reprinted by permission of Jane Lindstrom. ©1975 Jane Lindstrom.
Almie Rose. Reprinted by permission of Michelle Lawrence. ©1995 Michelle Lawrence.
Why I Wear a Plastic Dinosaur. Reprinted from Pursuit Magazine by permission of Dan Schaeffer. ©1993 Dan Schaeffer.
The Coolest Dad in the Universe. Reprinted by permission of Angie K. WardKucer. ©1995 Angie K. Ward-Kucer.
Workin' Man. Reprinted by permission of International Union of Operating Engineers.
No Charge. Reprinted by permission of M. Adams. ©1995 M. Adams.
Recognize Your Winners. From TEAMTHINK by Donald E. Martin. Used by permission of Dutton Signet, a division of Penguin Books USA Inc.
Courage of the Heart. Reprinted by permission of Patty Hansen. ©1995 Patty Hansen. "Listen" by Red and Kathy Grammer. ©1986 Smilin' Atcha Music. From the recording Teaching Peace by Red Grammer. Available on Red Note Records 800-824-2980.
What It Means to Be Adopted. Reprinted from The Best of Bits & Pieces by permission of The Economics Press. ©1994 The Economics Press.
Class Reunion. Reprinted by permission of Lynne C. Gaul. ©1995 Lynne C. Gaul.
The Gift. Reprinted by permission of Renee R. Vroman. ©1995 Renee Vroman.
To Beth's First-Grade Teacher. Reprinted by permission of Dick Abrahamson. ©1984 Dick Abrahamson.
Mr. Washington. Reprinted from Mentors, Masters and Mrs. MacGregor by permission of Health Communications, Inc. ©1995 Jane Bluestein.
Faith, Hope and Love. Reprinted by permission of Peter Spelke. ©1995 Peter Spelke.
The Shoes. Reprinted by permission of the National Education Association by Paul E. Mawhinney, head, Division of Education and Psychology, Southeast Missouri State College, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. ©1966, NEA Journal.
Bonehead. Reprinted by permission of Larry Terherst. ©1995 Larry Terherst.
Footprints on My Heart. Reprinted by permission of Laura D. Norton. ©1995 Laura D. Norton.
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If I Had Only Known. By Craig Morris and Jana Stanfield. ©1991, Alabama Band Music (a division of Wildcountry, Inc.)/Jana Stantunes. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
A Trucker's Last Letter. Reprinted by permission of Rud Kendall. ©1983 Rud Kendall.
For the Love of a Child. Reprinted by permission of Thea Alexander. ©1995 Thea Alexander.
The Last Dance. Reprinted by permission of Rick Nelles. ©1995 Rick Nelles.
My Daddy. Reprinted by permission of Kelly J. Watkins. ©1995 Kelly J. Watkins.
Where Do the Sparrows Go When They Die? Reprinted by permission of Casey Kokoska. ©1995 Casey Kokoska.
The Courage Not to Fight. Reprinted with permission from Guideposts Magazine. ©1991 by Guideposts, Carmel, NY 10512.
Please Dress Me in Red. Reprinted by permission of Cindy Dee Holms. ©1995 Cindy Dee Holms.
Don't Worry, It'll Be Alright. Reprinted by permission of Janice Hunt. ©1995 Janice Hunt.
The Eternal Optimist. Reprinted by permission of Beth Dalton. ©1995 Beth Dalton.
To Remember Me. Reprinted by permission of Andre Test. ©Robert N. Test.
Keep Your Fork. Reprinted by permission of Roger William Thomas. ©1994 Roger William Thomas.
There Are No Wheelchairs in Heaven. Reprinted by permission of D. Trinidad Hunt. ©1995 D. Trinidad Hunt.