About the Authors
Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) was born in Odense, Denmark, the son of a poor shoemaker and a washerwoman. As a young teenager, he became quite well known in Odense as a reciter of drama and as a singer. When he was fourteen, he set off for the capital, Copenhagen, determined to become a national success on the stage. He failed miserably, but made some influential friends in the capital who got him into school to remedy his lack of proper education. In 1829 his first book was published. After that, books came out at regular intervals. His stories began to be translated into English as early as 1846. Since then, numerous editions, and more recently Hollywood songs and Disney cartoons, have helped to ensure the continuing popularity of the stories in the English-speaking world.
Sheila Walsh is a powerful communicator, Bible teacher, and bestselling author with more than five million books sold. She is the author of the award-winning Gigi, God’s Little Princess series, Peace for Today, Loved Back to Life, The Storm Inside, Five Minutes with Jesus, and The Longing in Me. She is cohost of Life Today with James and Betty Robison. Sheila lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, Barry, and son, Christian.
Patsy Clairmont is a popular speaker, a coauthor of various Women of Faith devotionals, and the author of numerous bestselling books, including God Uses Cracked Pots, Normal is Just a Setting on Your Dryer, and Under His Wings. She has spoken to millions of men and women, offering spiritual and emotional hope, and nothing pleases her more than sharing her faith and encouraging others to flourish. She lives with her husband in Michigan.
Sheila Walsh is a powerful communicator, Bible teacher, and bestselling author with more than five million books sold. She is the author of the award-winning Gigi, God’s Little Princess series, Peace for Today, Loved Back to Life, The Storm Inside, Five Minutes with Jesus, and The Longing in Me. She is cohost of Life Today with James and Betty Robison. Sheila lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, Barry, and son, Christian.
Marilyn Meberg is a captivating speaker, the coauthor of various Women of Faith devotionals, and the author of numerous books, including I’d Rather Be Laughing and Choosing the Amusing. Her biblically based brand of common sense and good humor is cherished by women across the continent. She lives in California and continues to touch lives through her vigorous speaking schedule.
Luci Swindoll (1932–2020) was the author of Celebrating Life and a co-author of various Women of Faith devotionals. She served as a business executive of Mobil Oil Corporation and as vice president with Insight for Living.
Thelma Wells is a popular author, speaker, and businesswoman. As an African American woman, Thelma was instrumental in bringing racial diversity to the Women of Faith conferences. She is president of a Woman of God Ministries in Dallas, Texas, where she mentors women in the ways of Christ and the author of numerous books, including What’s Going on Lord and God Will Makes a Way.