About
KoinoniaStories by Christian writers to encourage, entertain, and empower you in your faith, food, fitness, family, friendship, and fun.
Note from the editor
Koinonia /ˌkoinəˈnēə/ is a Greek word that means Christian fellowship, sharing, partnership, and community. We wish to partner with Christians in sharing the Good News.
Editors
Kimberley Payne
Author. Jesus Lover. Oma. Exercise & healthy eating are to the body what prayer & Bible study are to the spirit. https://www.kimberleypayne.com/free-programs
Janis Cox
Creativity Spiritual Catalyst. Author and Illustrator. Christ Follower. FB group for artists and writers. Free Bible Art Course. https://linktr.ee/janis_cox
Bett Harris
Previously a nurse, massage therapist, and educator. Now retired. Jesus lover. I write sometimes. It soothes my soul. https://wellness2go.blog/
Writers
Mary Hood
Hi, I am Mary. Born Again Christian. I love to study scripture. I am finding my voice and sharing what I learn. http://mehflowers.Wordpress.com
Sue-ellen Howe
I love life, love people, and Love God. My motto has been if it’s not fun I don’t do it. I am extremely creative. I love to write as the words drop in my spirit
Salau Shina Samuel
Gospel minister • Song writer • Hymnist • Research fellow • Writer • Lover of Nature🌴
Noemi McElearney
Wife, mother, lifestyle blogger. Writing what I feel and what I love! Sharing my journey along the way. www.mrsplanahead.com
Jack Heimbigner
Amazon Best Selling Author, Featured on NBC News, Coach of Life, Productivity, and Medium. Get my personal productivity tools: https://bit.ly/2IC91vm
Ida Adams
Writer/Dreamer. Not of this world. Just passing through. Lover of All Creatures Great and Small. .Unapologetic Christian.
Connie Mae Inglis
Mother of 3; grandmother of 3; Bible translator in Southeast Asia, Editor, Painter, Forever student. www.conniemaeinglis.com
Barbara Radisavljevic
Christian, bereaved adoptive mom, blogger, amateur nature photographer, voracious reader. Married 54 years. Central Coast of California. https://barbrad.com
Dr. Kevin Osborne Psy.D., D.Sc., D.D.
I’m a psychotherapist, chaplain, writer, poet, singer, and songwriter. I help people in their inner healing journey. Writer for Publishous and Koinonia.
Karen Toews
Enthusiastic coach for vibrant inspired living. Energized by family. nature. food. hiking. writing. God’s beloved-in-progress. https://karentoews.com/free-gifts
Steph Beth Nickel
Author. Blogger. Contributor to HopeStreamRadio. Freelance editor. Seeks to Nurture and Inspire.
Bett Harris
Previously a nurse, massage therapist, and educator. Now retired. Jesus lover. I write sometimes. It soothes my soul. https://wellness2go.blog/
Writing River
Loved by the Father. Resting in my Saviour. Carried by rivers of His Spirit. Your inspired word through poetry: Get your gift here: http://bitly.ws/3PuQ
Kristen Power
Creative urban missionary & mama bear. Daughter of the King, lover of words, people, music and mountains. Work in progress.
Helen Olivier
An ordinary women called by an extraordinary God to spread His love and write when the Spirit moves my heart.
M.M. O'Keefe
I write about faith, fathers, sons, sports, history & other stuff that inspires me. I coach mid-life professionals in career transitions. See FiredUP50.com.
Violet Escalera
I have 5 children and 2 grandchildren. I am a Christian and my husband is my best friend. Our adventures began at marriage. I love poetry and creative writing!
Ruth Ann Holloway-Adams
Mother of five. High school teacher. Writer. Passionate about encouraging others and sharing God’s love. Blog site: 5 X Mama, ruthannadams.com.
Marcia Laycock
Finding the extraordinary in an ordinary life. Pastor’s wife, mom to 3 girls. I also have 12 books now available on Amazon. www.marcialeelaycock.com
Jessica Archuleta
Lover of words & beauty |Passionate about cooking and culture |📚 hoarder |Homeschooler |Psychology Nerd |INFJ |Happy wife, & mama to 5 daughters & 5 sons ❤
Phyllis Romero
Freelance Writer, Armchair Psychologist, Inspirational Thinker, 50-something author of an upcoming inspirational novel, nature lover, people lover.
Diane Tatum
Christian Writer, adjunct English prof, wife, mom, Gmama, Greyhound & Jack Russell Mom. ChurchYouth worker/teacher. 5+ novels, ACFW,WordWeaver, John 3:16author
Donnell King
Communication nerd. Student of life who has repeated some grades. Christ follower. New content via https://www.facebook.com/groups/KingsCornerReaders/.
Ron Mahler
Award-winning Author/Writer. Preacher at Large. Christian Chaplain. Podcast Producer with Hope Stream Radio. Musician. http://www.myfanaticalbook.wordpress.com
Jim Wolstenholm
35 years of leadership experience. A lifetime of following Jesus! Lots more help for your walk with Jesus at https://jimthefollower.com
Ally Holland
PersonofFaith-RSD-Writer-LifestyleBlogger-HappilyEverAfter31Years-Momto5-Adoption-RN/allysonholland.com/blog
Aletia Xerri
Canadian in Rome + Mom of Boys + Homeschooler + Writer + Missionary + Recovering Perfectionist + Beloved https://aletiaxerri.com/blog/
Tracy Gerhardt-Cooper
Believer, Writer, Teacher, Dreamer. Real talk about real life. Find me at https://medium.com/middle-ground and https://earlgreyandyellow.com/
Ed Elliott
author, conference speaker itinerate/missionary who travels the world sharing truths about God’s love. Helping people experience God’s love personally.
Tiala Kichu
A wife, mother and a servant of God. Pastoring women in a small Church. Loves preaching, an admirer of writers and dreaming of writing a book someday.
Carole Tansley
Professor Emeritus in organizational behaviour. Doctoral supervisor. Autoethnographer. Epiphany Collector. Micro-memoirist. Journal Whisperer.
Lin Cochran Burgin
A lifelong researcher, now focus on biblical mysteries. So much to write about, so little time.
Mary Gallagher
I love the slow life, contemplation, creative expression, all things literacy. Faith writer and lover of all creatures. https://simplelifesimplefaith.com
Trip Kimball
Blessed with a great wife & family, called & gifted—only because of God's grace— to teach & train leaders, disciple, & write—www.word-strong.com
Nancy Varner
Born and raised in Chas, SC, I have been a pastor’s wife for over eight years. My desire is sharing God’s love through testimony & stories of my bread ministry
Brandon Abbott
Brandon Abbott is a minister in Nashville, TN where he lives with his wife and three children.
Valentine Nnebe
I‘m unduly attached to a confident pen. I feel its slender pipe, drain its ink, grove on its strokes then praise the results. The unnatural life of a writer.
Linda Fode
Writer,content creator,mentor and motivational speaker. Inspiring others to have a real relationship with God in their everyday lives.
Paul Phillips
Christ-follower, writer, Horn player, curmudgeon-in-training. Recovering hypocrite. http://www.spaulphil.com/
Linda Jo Martin
I create art and have a Booktube YouTube channel. I blog at http://lindajomartin.com and I wrote a novel: River Girl. I seek a life of love and adventure.
Colin Pearce
My best testimonial: After a story session, a 3rd grader wrote this: ‘My little brother thought you were well worth the $2 ticket.’ http://www.colinpearce.com
Debby Curreen
New Zealand writer, Christian. I love beaches, reading, writing, cooking, family, God & coffee. Buy me a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/debbycurreen — thank you.
Cynthia Johnson, DMin
🌱Growing in Grace and Peace. Writing about Christian Living and Spiritual Growth
Diane Stephenson
I’m a retired graphic artist turned author and loving it. My writing is based on my faith in Jesus, and my desire is that others are touched by it.
Carol Harrison
Carol Harrison B.Ed. is a published author, storyteller, speaker and youth writing coach who lives in Saskatoon. She is a wife, mother and grandmother.
Amanda Balkema
A lover of the Jesus, ocean, books, and all things coffee and chocolate. Passionate about helping people with their life and relationships!
Amanda Dzimianski
Christ-follower. Grateful wife. Overwhelmed mom. Writer. Box-breaker. Learner. Listener. Recovering Pharisee.
John Thomas
Reader I Writer I Thinker I Words at Mere Orthodoxy, Christianity Today, and Desiring God. I write at medium.com/soli-deo-gloria.
Mukti Masih
Chai-fanatic | Christ-follower | Desi | Central Perker | Thrive Global Contributor | Do visit me https://muktimasih.com/
Leona J. Atkinson
Inspirational Writer, Poet, Artist. https://leonajatkinson.com Follow Me on Instagram-Facebook-Twitter @LeonasLines and @LeonasDesigns
Gregory Alan
Gregory is based out of Denver, CO. His interests are personal growth, Christianity, fitness, politics, history and hiking.
Samita Mistry 🇨🇦😊
❤️ Jesus. Speak, breathe and ❤️ personal development and self improvement, Financial Literacy Campaigner
Ryan Fan
Teacher, Christian, and 2:40 marathon runner. Diehard fan of “The Wire,” God’s gift to the Earth and the best show of all time. Emory University grad.
Pamela J. Nikodem, MS
Engaging readers with a sense of purpose and hope. Developing a Helping Mindset, While encouraging others on the journey of life. Writer, Reader, Dreamer.
Linda Todd
Writing about life lessons, personal growth, spirituality, happiness, success, finance. I love reading other people’s work — lifechatsabout-lifethings.com
Bill DuBay Jr. ⚡️
Writes with a hint of serious, a smidge of funny and a side of magical twists. 📫 Can I send you one story a week? http://eepurl.com/gl33-1