Marion Duckworth (“How Can I Decide What’s Right?” p. 12) is an award-winning author of seventeen books and hundreds of articles. Her memoir, Naked on God’s Doorstep, was released in November 2007 (Multnomah Publishers). Marion has traveled widely as a speaker and Bible teacher at women’s seminars and retreats. She lives in Vancouver, WA.

Kristina M. Santos (“Just Us,” p. 14) has published more than 150 non-fiction articles and fiction stories in a variety of Christian and family magazines. She plays piano and organ in her church’s music ministry. Kristina lives in Patterson, CA.

James Vasquez (“True Beauty,” p. 25) has self-published seven books on Scripture-based poetry, including Women of the Bible, The Psalms, and Prayers From the Bible. He has won many awards, including “master poet” awards from the Society of American Poets. James lives in Spokane, WA.