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Speaker Marjorie L. Wingert is a wife, mom, speaker, author, blogger and ever-evolving pianist. Despite her B.A. degree in Music and Psychology and master’s degree in counseling, Wingert found herself redirected from a successful career in her 20s by a degenerative eye condition that would eventually render her blind. But God turned beauty from ashes by opening the door to a new season of life and ministry. She now "walks by faith and not by sight" through those doors as a writer of children's books and music, author of the Prayer Over Our Children Christian blog for parents, inspirational speaker and more. The essence of her heart is to encourage and inspire women to deeper relationship with God.
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Joan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YIHAVEHOPE
Joan on air: https://www.norafirestone.com/on-air/author-joan-benson-discusses-his-gift Joan on life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skE4_F_A9b4 |
Speaker Joan C. Benson is a professional freelance writer, published author and former Christian- and public-school educator. Her work has appeared in numerous outlets and formats, including “ParentLife,” “The Christian Leader” and “High Adventure” magazines. Benson's children’s ministry publications have been used in Sunday schools and home settings alike. Her first historical fiction novel, "His Gift" (2020, Elk Lake Publishing), is available in print and digital formats at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and elsewhere.
Benson lives in Chesapeake, Virginia, with her husband and their two Bichon Frisé dogs. She is the mother of four married adult children and a grandmother of eight beloved grandchildren.
She joined the mission at Women Victorious "because we have learned where our victory comes, even in the darkest valleys," she said. "In these sometimes difficult times, we find many hardships, yet God is with us. He wants to walk beside us, and we know that it is in that relationship where we find our spiritual peace."
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Since Sandra Julian Barker began her freelance writing career over 30 years ago, she has written for publication hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles, and numerous short stories, as well as a piece in the best-selling book, "Chicken Soup for the Mother’s Soul." She has authored more than a dozen books, which are available at Amazon and include fiction, inspirational non-fiction and children’s books. Her latest book, "Ordinary Women – Extraordinary God," volume two, features true stories of 16 women who overcame adversity through the power of the Lord, including her own story of God’s healing grace after tragedy struck her family.
Sandra is mother of three married children and grandmother of six precious children. She has been active in her church, teaching Sunday school and Bible studies, and singing in the choir for decades. She also teaches Bible studies to women inmates at the regional jail. She has been sharing messages of good cheer and inspiration on her blog since 2008 and uses her own photography and travel experiences to point to God's love in our everyday lives. |
Pamela on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pamela.g.tanner
RavensWay, Facebook: https://www.facebookcom/RavensWayfoundation |
Pamela Tanner's vocal performance of "The Wind Beneath My Wings" was a blessing to many gathered at the Rock Church days after the Virginia Beach Municipal Center mass shooting in 2019. Watch the WVEC news segment, which includes a brief interview with her following her performance:
Tanner and her husband are also founders of RavensWay Foundation, whose mission is to provide meaningful experiences for children and adults with special needs or disabilities as they enjoy, learn, participate, and contribute to the community through Music Arts. They create concerts and music events that are safe-harbor designed and special needs friendly, so that individuals with disabilities and their families (caregivers) can relax and be themselves. These events will also provide an outlet for those with disabilities or special needs to showcase their musical talent as well. RavensWay also welcomes community organizations, businesses, and faith communities to become Partners. The Tanners can be reached at ravenswaymusicarts@gmail.com
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Sherrie Pilkington enters into various aspects of her life as a Daughter of the One True God. She is Mom to 2 grown sons, Mother-In-Law to 2 daughter-in-loves, and MiMi to five precious grand babies. The most recent role she unexpectedly stepped into was that of Widow. Known for pondering the hard things in life through the lens of God’s heart, she shares her revelation through her blog, A Life of Thrive. As she makes peace with a season of grief, she has found a new passion and mission to share that God speaks beautiful things in the dark. In her new podcast, Finding God in Our Pain, Sherrie puts a laser focus on why a good God allows pain and suffering. Through her blog we find the beauty of Christ in everyday life, and in the podcast we find the beauty of God’s presence in the darkest, most painful places. Finding God’s presence in every high and low of our life gives us permission to live loved and thrive.
Find Sherrie at:
Facebook: @Livedlovedandthrive or https://www.facebook.com/ALifeOfThrive Instagram: @livelovedthrive or https://www.instagram.com/livelovedthrive/ Website: alifeofthrive.com Podcast: https://alifeofthrive.com/finding-god-in-our-pain-podcast/ Blog: https://alifeofthrive.com/blog/ |
