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Founder, Owner & Editor ~ Dionna Sanchez

Dionna is mom to two girls ages 13 and 11, a step mom, and a mother-in-law! She has been married for 15 1/2 years and resides with her family in Idaho.

In addition to founding and operating the Emphasis On Moms Ministry, Dionna is a freelance writer. You can contact her at madetomom@yahoo.com

Heartstrings Columnist ~ Angie Maldonado

Angie Maldonado is a home schooling mom of two girls (ages 6 and 8) and an Army wife. She and her family currently reside in Fort Benning, Georgia. Her greatest goal in life is to leave a remarkable spiritual legacy to her two girls and to see them mature with hearts to serve the Lord. She enjoys crafting, decorating, reading, and of course, writing. Angie has experience the renovating power of the Lord at work in her marriage, and considers it a great blessing to use what she has learned to help build other women in their faith. She is working on her first book dedicated to encouraging women to let their lights shine for the Lord Jesus.

Nurture Your Soul Columnist ~ Paula Moldenhauer

A mother of four, Paula Moldenhauer is passionate about God's grace and intimacy with Jesus. She is published in magazines, book compilations, and devotionals and enjoys public speaking. When not writing, Paula loves hiking in the mountains, curling up with her kids and a good book, deep conversations with a friend, and walking barefoot. Her website offers home schooling hints, book reviews, and a free weekly devotional, Soul Scents. Subscribe to Soul Scents at www.soulscents.us.

Timeout Columnist ~ Jennifer Whitmer

Jennifer Whitmer lives and laughs with her husband, two sons, and daughter in St. Louis, Missouri. She is an accomplished music teacher, full-time mother of three, and part-time make-up artist. She loves Jesus and pointing others toward His wonderful purposes. Jennifer spends her time with people at Jubilee Church, traveling with her children, or with friends around the neighborhood. For Jennifer, nothing beats a conversation with her husband, a good book, or a cup of coffee with a friend. Send email to Jennifer at jenniferwhitmer@gmail.com with any thoughts or questions.

Media and the Home Columnist ~ Courtney Kirkland

Courtney is a stay-at-home Coast Guard wife and mother to one rambunctious little boy. She loves movies, music, all things organizing, learning to be crafty and frugal, picnicking in the park with her husband and son, writing, and learning God's word.

Courtney's passion has always been writing and she uses her hurts and experience to share God's word and lessons with others. She strives to provide encouragement through Jesus Christ to young women who feel they have no where else to turn.

Potpourri Tips ~ Amy McCormick

Amy McCormick is a single mom to her spunky 5-year-old daughter. They live in Long Island, NY, where they enjoy swimming, scrapbooking, reading, and watching Eloise movies together. Amy has been a special education teacher for 11 years in both Maryland and New York. She aspires to be a writer and has penned a children's book and some single parenting literature, but it is yet to be discovered! :)

Chrissy Townsend is a Princess to the Most Excellent King, the Lord Jesus Christ. She strives to meet His expectations in all the roles she has to give. She is help meet to her Royal Prince of 11 years. She is a homeschooling mom to 3 ROYAL children. Her ultimate goal is to pass down a Royal Godly Heritage to her family. She loves that she can give them a lasting impact and a Godly heritage for all generations to come. You can visit Chrissy's blog at http://www.mother-moments.blogspot.com

Edie Bunch is a military wife of 11 years who currently lives in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with her husband and their two girls, ages 9 and 6. She is a registered pharmacist who has chosen to stay at home with her children (although she is rarely at home a lot of days in her many roles of motherhood!). Born and raised in North Carolina, Edie cherishes the southern hospitality and traditions passed down from her mother and grandmother, and strives to instill the same values in her girls. God has given Edie and her family a unique calling to practice Christian hospitality in the military and many wonderful opportunities to regularly open their hearts and home to encourage soldiers and families around them.

Chasity Champion, a single mother of three awesome children (Keyona 13, Nichole 10, and Nicholai Jr 9 years old) is from deep in the heart of Forth Worth, Texas. "I have been known for telling my friends that the Lord may never give me a castle on this side of Heaven, so I have set off to create my own," Chasity says.

The former telecommunications employee turned stay at home mother professes that nothing is more important to her than enjoying tender moments with her children. It is not strange to find her educating her children in a floor length dress, with make-up on and serving the children lunch on her best china. "I love my life, my children, my family, and my friends with a great love. People are the greatest investments you can make and I thank God each day for being alive. He has given me many opportunities to share my life and my experiences as a blessing to someone and in return continues to bless me." She says.

In her spare time she is cooking, hosting tea parties and coffee breaks with friends, braiding her daughter's hair, watching her son dance to Michael Jackson music videos, and shopping the local thrift stores with sister, Kimora. Contact at: msdomesticdiva01@yahoo.com

~ Carie Rachele Trost is the blessed mother of four children. A home schooling mom of three (two boys ages 8 and 12 and one daughter age 10). And the mom/friend to her son in college (age 19). She is very blessed to be married to her best friend, Den. Her passions are to live out loud and to be all that God made her to be. She enjoys writing, reading, photography, and gardening. She is presently compiling her poems, songs, and writings into a devotional to encourage others to Trust and Obey their Father in Heaven and never give up.