Cathy Messecar has been a columnist for The Courier newspaper in Conroe, Texas for eight years (having written over 400 columns). Her publishing history also includes The Houston Chronicle, Christian Woman, Power for Today, Webzine, Pen & Sword Newsletter, New Wineskins blog, and other Web sites. She contributed to the bestselling God's Abundance and God's Abundance for Women. She authored The Stained Glass Pickup (Leafwood, 2006) and co-authored A Scrapbook of Christmas Firsts (Leafwood, 2008). For over twenty years, she has presented at women's Bible classes, local and national retreats, garden clubs, MOPS, retired teachers groups, and writing guilds. She is comfortable with teaching, speaking, and live radio, where her work receives accolades such as, "With wit, wisdom and wonderful spiritual insight . . . she is an amazing communicator." More information at www.cathymessecar.com.