Through five successive miscarriages, the depression that followed, and aggressive cancer, Carol McLeod developed an addiction – to the Bible. Carol profoundly understands the challenges women face. Whether you’re a mom of littles, embracing an empty nest, or struggling with the pain of infertility, Carol’s wealth of wisdom and depth of Scripture reaches into the heart of women in every generation. You’ll be empowered to hold onto dreams during hidden years, develop uncommon courage during battles, and discover a thousand years of impact every day.

Carol McLeod is a best-selling prolific author and popular speaker at women’s conferences and retreats, where she teaches the Word of God with great joy and enthusiasm. Carol encourages and empowers women with passionate and practical biblical messages mixed with her own special brand of hope and humor. Her YouVersion devotional, “21 Days to Beat Depression” has touched nearly one million people’s lives around the world. Carol also writes a weekly blog, “Joy For the Journey” that has been named in the Top 50 Faith Blogs for Women and served as the first Women’s Chaplain at Oral Roberts University. She is a wife, mother and grandmother – and mentor to many!