All of our authors and artists are representatives of living relationship with Jesus Christ and give Him all the glory for what He is producing in their lives. However, they are unknown to the general public so we decided to include a short character testimony of each as we showcase their work, written by someone who does know them well.
Cheryl McGrath; Joanie Lynch; Linda Brown; Jennifer Abel (bottom of page)
All work dedicated to the
2007
Linda Perata
Linda and Lenny
Renee
Linda has more life, passion, and vibrant color for Jesus than anyone I've met. I love her transparency and humilty before the Lord. She isn't afraid to be real, giving others the freedom to do the same. She is not only my sister in Christ but my best friend as well. God bless her. I love her greatly.
By: Renee Hernandez
Farrell Fisher
Cheryl McGrath
Cheryl
Vicki
Cheryl McGrath is a vessel of our Lord; of His Love, ministry, and work. Whether Cheryl is ministering in her local community and fellowship, through outreach in her native Australia, on overseas mission trips, or online on the Internet, I have observed Christ Jesus expressed through her, always first and foremost: It's easy to see with my friend, Cheryl, that Jesus is her first-love. Today, she continues moving out in apostolic and prophetic ministry, investing the talents that the Lord has placed in her and focusing those outward to others. No matter whom the person or circumstance, king or pauper, I know I am safe in saying that as she is led of the Lord; Cheryl ministers to 'the least of these My Brethren' ( Matt. 25: 40) as she carries His Heart deeply within her.
Cheryl and I live on different continents, yet it is a special privilege for me to name Cheryl McGrath as a friend; a friend in the truest sense of the word, a woman and minister of the heart of Christ Jesus our Lord, and a woman of integrity. And both of these In Christ - friend and integrity - are most precious values and valuable commodities, as is Cheryl.
By: Vicki Camp, Co-founder, Write the Vision, WA. State, USA (http://www.write-the-vision.net)
Joanie Lynch
Joanie, Ukraine 2002
Helen
It is a privilege to know Joanie Lynch, and an honor to have her as a friend. I first met Joanie when my family was visiting her husband's church. She was involved in everything, including leading the worship on her guitar and overseeing her three young children! We quickly became close as our children played together and I realized Joanie's gracious ability to manage whatever comes along: She allows herself to be interrupted to meet any need at hand. Her heart is constantly open and willing to reach out. But my favorite part about Joanie is her awareness of her total dependence on Jesus. She continually seeks Him and speaks of Him, living in unwavering recognition of His Kingdom. Certain life experiences, which could have weakened her, have instead diverted her attention from the things of this world to the values of the next life. Fully committed to Christ, her life has therefore been catapulted by the Lord into great purpose and great strength. I consider Joanie Lynch to be one of the finest examples of a Christian woman that I have ever met.
By: Helen Cooley; Elder, Mountain Vineyard Christian Fellowship, Park City, USA
Linda Brown
Linda ministering in Minnesota, USA
Linda and Lucy, Oct. 2004
Linda Brown is a gifted Woman of God, who is anointed to set the captives free. She was born for such a time as this. Her songs from the Holy Spirit are songs of praise, adoration, and healing deliverance for the soul. Each song is birthed from the very heart of God. Her ministry brings unity to the body of Christ. She is a psalmist, a preacher and intercessor, and delivers with unconditional love.
By: Lucy Reithmiller; Pastoral Counselor, Life Resources Counseling Services. USA
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Rose
Linda is an amazing woman of God - a minstrel - blessed with the sweetest voice, and with what I consider to be her greatest gift, the ability to facilitate: Linda always brings things together. God gives Linda the vision and within a short time it is all put together and is up and running! She hears the Father's heart for a situation and is able to put His heart for it to words and music - actually, the music comes together with the words. Linda has great knowledge and understanding of people's gifts and she experiences great joy when she sees these released to operate, which is a wonderful fruit of the Spirit.
Linda is also a poet, writer of children's stories, and has a great burden for women who have lost children in untimely deaths, to either abortion or sickness. Linda has recorded a song for those who have experienced such terrible losses. She is sought after as a speaker, delivering the heart of God for the situation at hand.
By: Rose Haggett, President, Aglow Australia Inc. Mandurah, Western Australia.
Jennifer Abel
Jen
I wish you could know Jennifer Abel. At first introduction you would see a quiet, unassuming woman. Soon, you would be charmed by her lush English accent and soft-spoken way. Over time, her breadth of education and life experience would impress you. Yet something beyond worldly accomplishment would draw you. Ultimately, you would find her to be one of those rare souls who truly walks with the Almighty.
When Jennifer told me she was writing a book, I immediately asked to read it - early draft as it was! I hoped to understand how this woman could walk through life emanating peace.
This book led me, as it will you, to a deeper awareness of the Eternal Designs of our Creator. I wish I had read these words before I had children. What rich wisdom! Nevertheless, the metaphor of birth has Spiritual insight for me today. I see life through a different lens. Seasons of trial, hiddenness, and struggle are part of a greater pattern. I now recognize that my purpose, indeed eternity itself, is being formed within a holy continuum.
The truths within this book are not explored elsewhere, but they are not new. Here, Jennifer acts as the Spiritual midwife, uniquely qualified to illuminate the many levels of birth. She speaks to physical realities with knowledge. She speaks to Spiritual realities with authority. You will open The Bible and see the language and imagery of childbirth as never before.
Discover within these pages revelation from the heart of God. Mysteries will be unraveled. Shadowy doubts will disappear. You will look at your own challenges with new perspective. Learn how the metaphor of birth speaks to every one of us: men, women, young, old... every child of God.
By Carolyn Ferrante; Worship Leader
