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Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Mike now lives in Hanover, Pennsylvania with his wife, Jen, and their three daughters. In addition to his novels of supernatural suspense, he writes a bi-weekly column for his local newspaper and is an adjunct professor of writing at Lancaster Bible College. He received his BA degree in sports exercise and medicine from Messiah College and his MBS degree in theology from Master's Graduate School of Divinity. 

Mike is a friend of our ministry and an alumnus of many of the Christian Writers Conferences we advocate. To read more about Mike and his thrilling novels, check out his website at www.mikedellosso.wordpress.com.

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Trudy Chun is a writer, mother of three, and missionary wife living in Eastern Hungary. She has served as Editor of Beverly LaHaye's Family Voice magazine and periodically contributes to Chuck Colson's Breakpoint magazine. Her opinion pieces have appeared in newspapers across the nation. Trudy is the author of Love & Ashes: A Bible Study of Love, Loss, and Ultimate Romance; a Bible study designed to challenge our superficial ideals of love and bring us to a more Bible-centered paradigm. You can also read Trudy’s writing right here at Christian Devotions Ministries.  

Genevieve is a mother of four children and a pastor’s wife. Their family resides in Ottawa, Ontario Canada, where Genevieve focuses on her musical gifts. She communicates her musical talents in both the French and the English language. We will talk about this interesting talent as well as her CD entitled Whosover Will, along with her testimony this week.

Gospel music singer/songwriter Kevin LeVar, is truly a man after God’s own heart. He brings a new sound of worship to the gospel music industry produced by his commitment to prayer. A man on a mission, Kevin LeVar is determined to reach the world through his debut project entitled, “Let’s Come Together” (2008).

“I wanted to really reach a lot of different demographics and didn’t want to stylistically paint myself in a corner,” says the New York-bound, WashingtonD.C. native of the progressive project. “I wanted to fit any environment we might go in as a band and I found the songs coming straight from the Lord. We serve such a creative God that all different shades and flavors came out within the music and it’s my desire to be as diverse as possible.”

Kevin’s single “A Heart That Forgives” from "Let’s Come Together” was used as the Theme song for the A Heart That Forgives Campaign in 2009 - a movement to promote freedom through forgiveness and is a call to action to inspire individuals, families, and communities around the world to reconcile and come together. The message and sound of Kevin’s music will usher the listener into an unforgettable worship experience that inspires, encourages and uplifts them. Discover more about Kevin at www.kevinlevar.com.

Tim and Deanna Treadwaywere married in 1973 after meeting at Providence College in Manitoba. They moved to Vernon B.C. where Tim earned his pilot's license. Tim used this skill to work as a missionary to Manaus, Brazil. Deanna was involved with teaching in the missionary school. Upon completing a project on a duplex, they returned to Kenora Ontario where Tim joined his father in the construction company building homes. Deanna became a dental assistant. 

Tim and Deanna Treadwaybecame "living history" as they traveled back in time to 1875 through the popular Canadian television mini-series “Pioneer Quest.”  For one year, they weathered tremendous adversities of flood, fire, crop failures, sick animals, rotting food, relentless mosquitoes, poison ivy, wood ticks, and no toilet paper, yet, "stuck it out." They built a homestead just like our pioneer forefathers and experienced serenity, community, and hard-won successes. You can find out more about the Treadways at their website www.pioneerquest.ca.

Dr. Charles F. Stanley, Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Atlanta and founder of In Touch Ministries, demonstrates a keen awareness of people's needs by providing practical biblical truths for everyday life. The goal of Dr. Charles Stanley is best represented by In Touch's mission statement: To lead people worldwide into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and to strengthen the local church. Dr. Stanley's heart's desire is to get the gospel to "as many people as possible, as quickly as possible, as clearly as possible, as irresistibly as possible, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to the glory of God." His book, Handle with Prayer, will be the focus of our interview.

Cindy Sproles is an author, speaker, and the editor of www.ChristianDevotions.us. She is a popular speaker for women's conferences and retreats, and teaches alongside cowriter and cofounder, Eddie Jones, at Christian writers’ conferences, churches, and other teaching venues. She is the coauthor of the popular syndicated He Said, She Said Devotions and cohosts both Christian Devotions Speak UP! and the He Said, She Said Radio shows available through internet radio. Cindy is a wife and mom of four adult sons and lives with her husband, Tim, in Kingsport, Tennessee. She has served as a Sunday school superintendent and women's Sunday school teacher, as well as teaching young married couples and young adults. She serves on the local division of Angel Food Ministries (Kingsport Area Food Ministries). She is represented by Hartline Literary Agency.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions Speak UP! as host Scott McCausey interviews former Major League Baseball pitcher, and the star about whom the movie The Rookie was made, Jim Morris.

Jim "The Rookie" Morris' has an inspirational and transformational message about following your dreams and having a game plan for success. His life story is the inspiration behind the Walt Disney blockbuster film, "The Rookie," starring Dennis Quaid.

To motivate his rag tag high school baseball team, Jim, as a 35-year-old schoolteacher, made a bet that he would try out for the big leagues if his team won a district championship. When Jim's team won, he followed through on his promise, going to a tryout where he threw 12 consecutive pitches at 98 mph! Three months later in front of family and his high school team, Jim achieved his dream of pitching in the big leagues by striking out the first hitter he faced. That’s what Jim Morris accomplished and—it doesn’t matter who you are—we can all relate to fulfilling our goals and dreams. Jim Morris’ story takes place on a baseball diamond, but it’s really about life.

Jim Morris is a great speaker who inspires and motivates his audience with honesty and humor. He is candid about his early-life failures and he uses them to provide a roadmap for success in business, family, and community. His is an uplifting, heroic tale about overcoming a tough upbringing. One of the most magical things about Jim Morris is how he takes his stories and weaves them into a roadmap for changing all aspects of your life for the better, whether in business, family-life, or within your community.  If you would like more information about booking Jim, check out www.jimtherookiemorris.com.

Caleb earned a degree in journalism from Western Washington University at the age of 20, spent a season covering the New York Yankees as an intern for MLB.com, and was published in the SeattleTimes and the SeattlePost-Intelligencer. In 2009, he was named a finalist for Sportswriter of the Year.

Caleb is a graduate of the Christian Writers Guild’sCraftsman Course and was one of seven writers fortunate enough to be taught by LeftBehind author Jerry B. Jenkinsand his writing team for five days in the summer of 2010. He’s also studied the craft under prose stylists Brock and Bodie Thoene.  In 2010, Caleb worked as an intern for Written World Communications, reviewing submissions for WWC’s Untappedand Other Sheep imprints.  Today Caleb is the founder of the popular teen web site, www.calebbreakey.com, which shapes the writing of teen rock stars.

Jeff Struecker was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa. At age 18, he enlisted in the US Army as an infantryman and retired as a chaplain with over 22 years of active federal service. He currently serves as Associate Pastor of Ministry Development at Calvary Baptist Church in Columbus, GA.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP!as host Scott McCausey interviews acclaimed recording artists, the Peasall Sisters.

Over the past five years, the Peasall Sisters—Sarah, Hannah, and Leah—have earned Grammy and CMA awards for their part in the blockbuster movie and soundtrack, O Brother, Where Art Thou? They’ve performed at such esteemed venues as Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall with the acclaimed Down from the Mountain Tour, in addition to the Grand Ole Opry. But even with all that time in the spotlight, the Peasalls are still all about family.

Their father Mike was the music minister at their church and plays upright bass. Their Mom sang alto in the choir. They started singing in children’s church at age 4, which led to singing and performing at nursing homes, fairs, churches, etc. When a friend told them that movie producers were looking for children to play George Clooney’s children in a new movie, the Peasalls went to an open audition. They didn’t get the on-screen part, but the producers liked their 3-part harmony and they joined the stellar cast and soundtrack.

This month is the last the girls will be performing as a trio. Join us as Christian Devotions Speak UP thanks the Peasalls for blessing so many people with their musical talents and discusses what’s next in their journey for the Lord.

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April 26 – Becky Kelley

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Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP!as host Scott McCausey interviews Christian recording artist Becky Kelley.

Becky Kelley was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. She first sang on stage at the age of 2 and never looked back. Singing and dancing her way through high school, she ended up going to college in Nashville, TN at David Lipscomb University. It was there she started to get a taste of the Nashville music scene, singing and performing with some of Nashville's best.

After college, Becky decided to go back home, get married, and settle into family life. Apparently, life had other things in store, as she eventually found herself being pulled back into music, recording in the studio, and welcoming an exciting new chapter into her life, all while embracing her current life at home. While life has gotten busier, it has also become richer. Becky loves using her gifts both in the professional world and also singing her baby girl to sleep at night, praying God will lead her every step of the way.

 Becky is also well known for her Christmas song Where is the Line to See Jesus? which was released this past year. You can find out more about her as well as order her music at www.wheresthelinetoseejesus.com.

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April 19 – Mike & Kim Winter

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Join us this week on Christian Devotions Speak UP! as host Scott McCausey interviews the Directors of the Michigan INCH--the folks responsible for Michigan’s annual Homeschool Conference Homeschool Conference, Mike and Kim Winter.

Mike and Kim reside in mid-Michigan where they raise their ten children. Kim stays busy home-educating their family, as well as being involved in several homeschool support groups, helping and encouraging Michigan's homeschool families, both locally and statewide. Mike works as the spiritual coach for CBMC, Connecting Businessmen to Christ.  He also actively participates in education in his home.

 Mike and Kim were appointed directors of INCH, the Information Network for Christian Homes, Michigan’s statewide homeschool organization in 2008. Together they work to inform, inspire, and encourage homeschooling families. One primary way they do this is through the annual INCH Conference, held in Lansing every year in May. They bring in lots of exhibitors, line up great workshop instructors, and inspiring keynote speakers.  Speaking at this year’s INCH conference will be past guests of Christian Devotions Speak UP, Dr. Voddie Baucham and Eric & Leslie Ludy.  For more information on the INCH conference and all the Winter family does, visit www.inch.org.