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/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/
Mishael Witty
Search for Jesus Discipleship Coach. Committed to making something beautiful out of the broken pieces.
Trudi Griffin
Writer/researcher for hire. Former therapist. Independent scholar. Voracious reader. Saved by Jesus. Shining light in the darkness with words. reviveshine.com
Elizabeth Jacobson
Author of Not by Sight: The Story of Joseph. Editor for Koinonia. Elizabeth lives and teaches in sunny California. https://headdeskliz.com
Mary Gallagher
I love the slow life, contemplation, creative expression, all things literacy. Faith writer and lover of all creatures. https://simplelifesimplefaith.com
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
Husband, Father, Author, Coach, and Life Achiever. | Enroll in my “Living the Dream” email course today: https://bit.ly/2mBUZTB
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 4; 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 therapist, chaplain, writer, poet, singer. I help people in their inner healing journey. Writer for Publishous, Koinonia, a Few Words, Hopes and Dreams
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
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 careers, faith, fathers, history, recovery & sports. I coach mid-life professionals to take charge of their futures. 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 (newly retired), mom to 3 girIs. Also have 12 books available on Amazon. www.marcialeelaycock.com
Jessica Archuleta
Gratefully writing about food, culture, relationships, education, poetry +more| Happy wife & mama to 10|Hispanic woman| Deeply spiritual & religious💗POM Poet💗
Phyllis Romero
Freelance Writer, Armchair Psychologist, Philosopher, 50-something author of an upcoming inspirational novel, nature lover, people lover, minimalist newbie.
Diane Tatum
Christian Writer, adjunct English prof, wife, mom, Gmama, Greyhound & Jack Russell Mom. ChurchYouth worker/teacher. 5+ novels, ACFW,WordWeaver, John 3:16author
Andrew Garofalo
Reading, thinking, and writing…about stories that occupy our culture in books, TV, movies, and other media.
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. A Divine Work in Progress. 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
Aletia Xerri
Canadian in Rome + Mom of Boys + Homeschooler + Writer + 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. Teller of fiction-science tales. Autoethnographer. Epiphany Collector. Micro-memoirist. Story Whisperer.
Lin Cochran Burgin
Lifelong researcher, I’m fascinated with God and by discoveries between the mind/brain connection, numbers, and biblical mysteries. I think, therefore I write.
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
✫Computer Scientist by the paper ✫Avid Literature lover ✫Aspiring Writer ✫Word enthusiast ✫Home grown Nigerian. I join letters to words and statements for fun.
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/
Gordon McFarland
Sharing thoughts on my faith, my past, and whatever else comes to mind. Wanna-be Poet
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
I coach communicators to put their message over in a short, sharp, story so it impacts, sticks and creates change. http://www.colinpearce.com/storytelling-works
Mishael Witty
Search for Jesus Discipleship Coach. Committed to making something beautiful out of the broken pieces.
Christina Ward 🎄
Author of “organic” available at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081LSX29K / She/her 💗POM-admin!💗 (email writing inquiries/opportunities to fnfwriter@gmail.com)
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 The American Conservative, The Federalist, and Christianity Today. I write at medium.com/soli-deo-gloria.
Mukti Masih
Among India’s Top 10 Content Writers |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 A
Gregory is a Christian, husband, doggy daddy, amateur boxer, runner, hiker, conservative, and sports fan.
Samita Mistry 🇨🇦😊
Follower of Jesus. Write, speak, breathe and love Personal Development and Self-Improvement, and Finances
Ryan Fan
Believer, Baltimore City special ed teacher, and 2:40 marathon runner. Diehard fan of “The Wire,” God’s gift to the Earth. E-mail: ryanfan17@gmail.com
Pamela J. Nikodem, MS
Masters Graduate in Psychology, Counseling, Addictions. — Motivational and Relationship Coach — Writer, Reader, Dreamer — Hope Creator. ❤POMpoet❤
Jocelyn Soriano
Self-Help Author& Inspirer! Lives in two worlds,loves with one heart. (Best-selling author of “Poems of Love and Letting Go”) amazon.com/author/jocelynsoriano
Linda Todd
Writing about life, personal growth, spirituality, happiness, success, finance, and mortgage lending. lifechatsabout-lifethings.com and mortgageloanfacts.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
Thomas E. McDaniels
Aspiring writer and the guy behind thomasmcdaniels.com. Former writer for ChurchLeaders.com and currently write OP-Eds for Fox News. I truly enjoy Medium.com
Paul Gallagher
📚 Published author (Random House), writer, editor, speaker, ever faithful, even with MS. | Patreon.com/PaulGallagherRatedPG | Newsletter: ratedpg.net/news
Lindy Pegler
A high school teacher for years, I have Masters Degree in Psychology. My heart is the bush and the beach. I love writing and sharing my ideas on doing life.
Anna DeFreitas, MD
Medical doctor, specialist in Health Law, published writer and researcher, with works on Medicine, Law, Neuroscience, Bioethics, and Philosophy.
Marlie Love Life Coaching, LLC
Marlie Love is a life coach who helps people embrace their worth and step into their life purpose, by unleashing their hidden potential.
Christine Kuang
Christian. Data Scientist in the Silicon Valley. See www.theimmeasurablymore.com for more stories. Connect with me on Instagram — @theimmeasurably_more
Erik Manning
I am the Reasonable Faith Chapter Director in Cedar Rapids and the writer for isjesusalive.com. I’m interested in the intersection of Christianity and history.
Nick Meader
I’m interested in the application of psychology to theology and Christian living. Also blog at https://wordpress.com/view/psychchristianityandatheism.home.blog
Daniel J Botha
I help people discover how storytelling changes lives. #Writer #Storyteller #Artist #Physician Visit my website and get your FREE novella https://daniebotha.com
Nyaalo Mia
Biochemist. Photographer. Writer. Avid mental health advocate. Poet, often. Memoirist, on occasion. Storyteller, without exception.
Susan Grant
Just as our bodies need proper nourishment and exercise to be healthy, so does our soul. Exercise opportunities to keep your soul fit. www.susan-grant.com
Ed Newman
Retired ad man, I’m an avid reader who writes about arts, culture, literature & other life obsessions. @ennyman3 https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Marie Gady
Some things are too painful to say out loud, therefore I write. Editor for The Bad Influence and Periphery.
Marianne Jones, Poet
Marianne is a retired teacher, a grandma and a writer who lives in beautiful Thunder Bay, Ontario on the shores of Lake Superior.
Eric Craft
24|Follower of Jesus|Writer|Speaker|Podcaster|Sign up for my email list: https://thestoryofcraft.substack.com/
Nguhiden J. Gar
Firm Christ believer. B2C creative writer. Lover of great fiction. Crossword puzzles and Scrabble, anyone?
Jack Thro
From Missouri, living & loving 35 years in Japan.Married, 3 kids, 5 grandkids.Pianist, soaker in hot springs, reader, writer.Blessed with many friends.
Debbie Walker
BA/Psychology/A Self-proclaimed Word Pilgrim seeking the Kingdom of Words within. Has a vision to help others live the life they can live…one word at a time.
Chuck Musselwhite
Started in vocational ministry in 1994. Founding and lead pastor of The Village Chapel, author of DailyWalkDevotion.com, Husband to Jennifer, and father of four
Kathy McClelland
Dedicated to sharing hope and encouragement with fellow special needs parents. Go to her blog, kathymcclelland.com and grab a free copy of All Things Beautiful.
Dorothy Day
Novelist-to-be. Author of Memories of the Sharecropper’s Family. Retired teacher and family therapist. toolittletoolatedotcom.wordpress.com
Scarlett Cunningham PhD
Educator, Editor, Content Creator —Women’s Spirituality/ Higher Ed/ Health/ Aging/ Self-Improvement
Suraj Ghimire
I write stories of a random heart that I come across. Follower of Jesus Christ | An aspirant author | Mathematician | Writes on https://surajghimire.com
Trudi Griffin
Writer/researcher for hire. Former therapist. Independent scholar. Voracious reader. Saved by Jesus. Shining light in the darkness with words. reviveshine.com
Dena Standley
Writing, learning and loving the journey. My aspirations are to find a tribe of those who love to read and to write as much as I do.
Nancy Booth
As a lover of God and finding soul refreshment, visit www.mysacredmoments to become fully present and find the sacred moments in life.
Elizabeth Jacobson
Author of Not by Sight: The Story of Joseph. Editor for Koinonia. Elizabeth lives and teaches in sunny California. https://headdeskliz.com
Abraham Raymond Eli
Called to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and make disciples through the teaching of the word of God, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Married to Grace.
Brett Shilton
Husband. Father. Pastor. Connector. Learning to write, run, and enjoy sustainable rhythms. Writing about faith and what it looks like trying to live it out.
Prisca Bejjani
Satire, Gender Issues, Cultural Analysis, Random Stuff. Published in Evie Magazine, Saved Magazine, and Robot Butt. Lover of books, art, ballet, and dogs. 😊
James Jordan
Teller of tales, many of which are actually true. If I have not yet offended you, please be patient I’m writing fast as i can.
Michael Murray
Broken and messy. Following Jesus one shaky step at a time. Born with cerebral palsy. Believer that God doesn’t want anyone left out.
ak_finch
Christian, writer, teacher, poet, blogger, movie addict, coffee drinker, Netflix binge watcher. Author of Fading Blue - Book of Haiku.
Rod Semple
Rod lives South-East of Melbourne, Australia, with his wife and two children where he writes and blogs: ‘I’m committed to the process of getting better.’
Evan Robertson
Part-time Writer| Computer Programming Student. I Made the great decision to write a blog instead of getting a paying job | www.facebook.com/evanbrobertson/
Laurie Livingston Nave
The downhill trip is more fun than the uphill. A 50+ year old mother, wife, nerd, musician and writer. Follow me at www.wordsfromtheriver.com
Jonathan Clarke
I write and speak about things relating to human flourishing and leadership development. My intention is to add value to as many people as possible.
Anne V Henry
Northern Lower Michigan writer, author, and artist. Aim for life on your terms @ http://Leavethe9to5Grind.com & my writing services @ http://AnneVHenry.com
Matilda Fairholm
Student of Life. From Australia, a country of beautiful contrasts (and also of odd spelling, so I’m told .....)
Doug Littlejohn
Raconteur, Cowboy, Businessman. Writer for The Startup, P.S. I Love You, Thirty over Fifty and Koinonia. Editor at Curation Matters
Michael Beasley
Leader•Husband•Father ∆ Trying to live for Jesus Christ while traversing constant change. http://bit.ly/ReclaimYourMarriage
AJ Cannon
Andrea writes stories of many shapes, sizes and colors. Some of them are published here. Her debut novella ‘Heart of Stone’ is available on Kindle.
Beth Childress
Quirky, raw, & honest (excl.age queries), author of two books — one that surpassed expectations and one that BOMBED.Outside the box teacher, M.A. in counseling
Graceygee
BA in Journalism & Spanish, Tea Addict, Writer, Yogi, Child of God blessed to bring brightness and hope through the power of words! instagram.com/@blessedbeyou
Laura Ohlman
Freelance writer, proofreader, & editor. But that’s only my side gig; more importantly I’m a Christ-follower, wife, and stay-at-home mom.
Delilah Joseph
I’m just a teenage girl expressing my continually-evolving beliefs concerning love, faith, happiness, and what in the world we’re doing with our lives.
Joseph Serwach
Storyteller, Author, Consultant, Brand Builder. Veteran Journalist. Detroit, Michigan native. Leadership, Strategy, History, Education, Very Catholic, Polish.
John K Adams
A journalist, photographer and blogger. I write to see how memory and language wrestle with reality.
N. J. Lindquist
Writer. Author. Dreamer. I tend to see the big picture and the steps along the way. Plus I try to encourage others to become everything God created them to be.