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The writing team
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Bruce
Wadd |
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Brisbane,
Australia |
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The original writer for
Today's Thought,
writing since 2002. |
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EMAIL:
brucewadd@todaysthought.sharesong.org |
| Family |
Sheree - wife of 26 years
Jessica – daughter 24 (married)
Brenton – son 21 |
| What does God mean to me? |
He is my boss, friend, guide, mentor,
disciplinarian, source of everything I own… etc. |
| Why do I write? |
I always saw myself being a writer in
the second half of my life. I am driven to write transformational
thoughts, thus the joy of writing is something that keeps me going
through the difficult times. |
| Something weird about me... |
I could sit and read maps all day! |
| My vision for the future |
An online community of people
interested in authentic relationship with God and others, a people
willing to push the boundaries of normality in being obedient to
their calling! |
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Brandy
Ferguson |
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Allen,
Texas,
USA |
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A writer for
Today's Thought since
April 2007 |
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EMAIL:
brandyferguson@sbcglobal.net |
| Family |
I have been
married to my wonderful husband for eleven years and we have been
blessed with five beautiful boys (...with number
six on
the way!). |
| What does God mean to me? |
God is
everything to me. He is freedom and life. He is my source. He is
the smell of rain and the sound of laughter. He is mighty like the
thunder, and gentle as a newborn. |
| Why do I write? |
I cannot help
but write. I have known I was a writer since I was a little girl. I
write because I am called to encourage.
Check out my new book
Marathon Mum! |
| Something weird about me... |
I
don't like to wear shoes. |
| My vision for the future |
My desire is
to leave a message that will impact the world, one life at a time.
The message is that there is hope, rescue, and abundant life in
Christ. |
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Karen
Collum |
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Brisbane,
Australia |
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A writer for
Today's Thought since
April 2007 |
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EMAIL:
kammycollum@yahoo.com.au |
| Family |
Husband,
Mike + son, Samuel (2) + (more coming!) |
| What does God mean to me? |
God is my
hope - hope for me to become who He designed me to be; hope for
my relationships to flourish under His guidance; hope to stand my
ground when things get tough...I know He has plans for me, to
continue to give me hope and a bright future! |
| Why do I write? |
Because I
can't not... There are too many words in my head that are just dying
to get out! |
| Something weird about me... |
We have a
cutlery stand that sits on the bench. I get a great sense of
satisfaction when I unload the dishwasher and all of the spaces are
filled with clean cutlery! Odd I know... |
| My vision for the future |
That I will be
walking so closely with God that people won't help but be able to
see Him in me...and I want to get some books published! |
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Elizabeth
Price |
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Tiny village, NE
Victoria,
Australia |
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A writer for
Today's Thought since
May 2007 |
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EMAIL:
reprice@dragnet.com.au |
| Family |
Robert,
an amateur astronomer.
One son, three daughters, seven
grandchildren, geographically scattered |
| What does God mean to me? |
My Creator
and Saviour and Guide. I want to know, as well as possible, the One
who has invited me to eternity |
| Why do I write? |
Australia has
‘scribbly gums’. Bugs form a ‘scribble’ by boring the trunk of the
tree. I am the scribbly gum’s scribble bug with a destiny to bore |
| Something weird about me... |
Everybody
goes past me – I drive within the speed limit! |
| My vision for the future |
Thee and me
reclothed ‘in the image of God’ under the influence of the scribble
bug; and a world scribbled over through the scribble bug fantasy
children’s gospel stories (now being processed in the Old World) |
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Suresh
Manorahan |
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Hyderabad,
India |
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A writer for
Today's Thought since
May 2007 |
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EMAIL:
apollosoct@yahoo.com |
| Family |
Sheba
Suresh - Wife of 14 years |
| What does God mean to me? |
The Sweetest
thing on Earth and beyond |
| Why do I write? |
To place
revelatory 'new' thoughts before people in written form. Invariably,
it is the new revelation that makes people fall in love with their
Creator and Redeemer, again and again. My current ministry online is
@
www.jandsmministries.com |
| Something weird about me... |
I can read my
favourite Indian sports magazine
'SPORTSTAR'
all day. |
| My vision for the future |
People who would experience for themselves the redeeming love of
their Creator courtesy the lives/efforts of His redeemed ones' who
would radiate His love to one and all. |
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Linda
Messner |
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA |
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A writer for
Today's Thought since
April 2007 |
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EMAIL:
Messners1@aol.com |
| Family |
Jack, married 37 years.
Emily, 32, lives in El
Paso, TX
Rachel, 28, lives in Los
Angeles, CA
Ben, 27, lives in
Harrisburg, PA
granddaughters: Kayelyn, Kyleigh, Gabrielle |
| What does God mean to me? |
God is in total control of my universe, he demands
and deserves my worship 24/7 (can you tell I'm part of a worship
team?) |
| Why do I write? |
I write because God has given me the ability to put
thoughts into words: Isaiah 50:5 ' the sovereign Lord has
given me an instructed tongue to know the word that sustains the
weary' |
| Something weird about me... |
My
husband and I just spent a week's vacation in a cabin in the woods,
no phones, no TV, no computer, just stacks of books and God's
beautiful creation |
| My vision for the future |
Same as TT |
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Linda Stroud |
Coming soon! |
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Palm
Springs
USA |
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A writer for
Today's Thought since
June 2007 |
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EMAIL:
awesomethree2003@yahoo.com |
| Some thoughts I wanted to share... |
I grew up in Southern
California and then moved to a small Southern California mountain
community when I married 35 years ago.
I have 3 children (grown) and 2
grandchildren, Michael and Mei Li. My sweet daughter-in-law is from
China and tells us amazing stories of her growing up in the country
side.
I am a "senior" now, live a simple
mountain life, but not retired. I am the Faith Formation Director
of our parish which takes up most of my time. It's wonderful!
It is a privilege to share my
thoughts with others and it is my prayer that they will be blessed
just as I am blessed through their encouragement and walk in the
Lord.
As I've written to you before, your
daily thoughts bring light to my life and remind me of our Lord's
faithfulness, goodness and glory. |
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Laila
Azer |
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Cairo
Egypt |
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A web publisher and
writer for
Today's Thought since
January 2007 |
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EMAIL:
lailaazer@gawab.com |
| Family |
A wonderful
mother, two adorable sisters, one lovely niece, and my beloved
nephew |
| What does God mean to me? |
The good
shepherd; the light at the end of the tunnel. There's no difficulty
He can't conquer, no disease He can't heal, and no door He can't
open. There's no problem He can't solve, no tangle He can't undo,
and no sin He can't forgive. |
| Why do I web
publish and write? |
To help people
know Him more, trust Him more, and eventually see the light. |
| Something weird about me... |
My sixth sense
towards people can sometimes be true. |
| My vision for the future |
Light and hope
for all people. |
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Vyrona
Parker |
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Nairne
Australia |
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A writer for
Today's Thought since
June 2007 |
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EMAIL:
parker@senet.com.au |
| Family |
My
husband, Steve
2 married
daughters, Joanne 24 and Anita 22 |
| What does God mean to me? |
He is the
father I long to meet face to face |
| Why do I write? |
It's my
favourite pastime. I have no idea what I write and am amazed
sometimes at what I have written. I believe God puts the words into
my mind for His glory. |
| Something weird about me... |
Music makes me
cry |
| My vision for the future |
I long to be
in the presence of God even more than I am now and have a greater
relationship with Him |
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Kenn
Duke |
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Wahroonga
Sydney,
Australia |
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A writer for
Today's Thought since
September 2007 |
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EMAIL:
kenneth.duke@sah.org.au |
| Family |
Fleur
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my companion, encourager, cherished friend, Wife!
Sam
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entrepreneur, family clown, energy ball, 10yo boy.
Jharne
(Jar-nay)
Princess. Lover of cuddles, 8 yr old girl. |
| What does God mean to me? |
He is the
lover of my soul. I am deeply thankful my imagination cannot confine
Him. |
| Why do I write? |
Writing for me
is the expression of thoughts welling from deep within. There is so
much to say that words cannot verbally portray. Polishing and
crafting to a final expression is like a work of art. Pause a moment
and you may experience it’s beauty! |
| Something weird about me... |
I love being
creative and doing things well, I am almost too fussy.
Examples:
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Painting –
watercolour, acrylic
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Building
my first acoustic steel-stringed guitar.
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Photography – exploring the Australian bush and it’s amazing
diversity
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| My vision for the future |
Forever open
to God’s leading. My imagination is not big enough for what God has
in store in the world eternal. I just want to be there! |
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Georgina
Tumu |
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Madang,
PNG |
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A writer for
Today's Thought since
June 2007 |
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EMAIL:
gtumu@student.dwu.ac.pg |
| Family |
Namba – Dad
47 years
Mary – Mum
45 years
Daniel –
Brother 21 years
David –
Brother 19 years
Regina –
Sister 14 years |
| What does God mean to me? |
He is my father, saviour, hero, closest friend and my soon coming
King. |
| Why do I write? |
To fully express what is inside of me. |
| Something weird about me... |
I could sit and encourage friends
via email all day. |
| My vision for the future |
Young people all over the world coming to know the Lord deeper in
their spiritual lives. |
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Sally I.
Kennedy |
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Boca Raton,
Florida |
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A well-published writer, writing for
Today's Thought since
February 2008. |
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EMAIL:
sallyikennedy@bellsouth.net |
| Family |
Ben -
husband of 45 years
Three married children - 2 sons & 1 daughter
9 wonderful grandchildren |
| What does God mean to me? |
He is
my all in all! |
| Why do I write? |
To
paint a picture with words and photos that shares the faithfulness
of God, and the love of Jesus Christ. More @
http://sallyikennedy.com |
| Something weird about me... |
I
love oldie goldie rock ‘n roll |
| My vision for the future |
Don’t know that I have one really; try to stay
pretty much in the moment, and live a day at a time… |
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Anusha Atukorala |
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Adelaide, Australia |
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A writer for
Today’s Thought since April 2008 |
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EMAIL:
anu.atukorala@gmail.com |
| Family |
Shan –
Husband of 22
years
Asela –
Son, aged 18 |
| What does God mean to me? |
Jesus is my all
in all, my Saviour, Lord and closest Friend. He
has filled my heart with joy; He has given me a song to sing and a
message to share. He has been my Stronghold, my Deliverer,
my Rock and my Fortress. I praise Him for the deep
meaning He has brought into my life. His love is truly amazing! |
| Why do I write? |
Writing gives me
a deep sense fulfilment; the knowledge that I am doing what I
was born to do. I do have a wonderful message to share;
something to shout out from the rooftops. Writing comes as
naturally to me
as breathing and smiling. |
| Something weird about me... |
I entertain my
family with some weird tongue tricks, including touching the
tip of my nose with my tongue! Perhaps I should join a circus? |
| My vision for the future |
To reach
others with the love of Jesus. To see the written word reach out
and transform people. To bless, inspire, exhort,
energise and encourage others. A world where God’s truth
reaches everyone. |
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Nelda
Walker |
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Chester
New Jersey,
USA |
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A final copy proof reader for
Today's Thought since
March 2005 |
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EMAIL:
neldawadd65@yahoo.co.uk |
| Family |
My
husband of 22 years, Stephen
Two sons, Hugh 13 and
Liam 11 |
| What does God mean to me? |
Everything... |
| Why do I proof? |
I also like to
keeps tabs on my brother, Bruce!
I'm an at-home mum, and it's an
honour to be working with the team as a proofer. |
| Something weird about me... |
I
have two weird fingers... but that's another story! |
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