Behind the scenes: Meet the DaySpring contributors

These are the women who write regularly for (in)courage. Every day they take turns pulling up a chair to share their stories of what Jesus looks like in their every day, gloriously ordinary, and often messy lives. Be sure to follow DaySpring on Facebook and Instagram to see the latest posts and be part of the community discussion!

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A black and white portrait of DaySpring contributing author Aliza Olson.

Aliza Olson

Aliza is a writer, artist and pastor who is a huge fan of telling stories. She creates content for Canada’s largest youth conference, Change Conference, and is passionate about seeing people formed into the likeness of Jesus.

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A black and white portrait of DaySpring contributing author Anna Rendell.

Anna E. Rendell

Anna lives Minnesota with her husband and four kids, works full-time in editorial marketing, and runs on grace and caffeine. Anna is the author of “A Moment of Christmas” and “Pumpkin Spice for Your Soul,” and she shares the good stuff of the regular, encouraging you to see the ordinary glory in your everyday.

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A black and white portrait of DaySpring contributing author Barb Roose.

Barb Roose

Barb is a speaker and author who is passionate about teaching women to live beautifully strong and courageous so that they experience God’s great adventure of faith and purpose for their lives. She’s a proud empty-nest mom of three and prefers to eat dessert first.

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A black and white portrait of DaySpring contributing author Dawn Camp.

Dawn Camp

Now graduated from her role as a homeschooling mom of eight, Dawn devotes her time and love of stories to writing her first novel. She enjoys movie nights, cups of Earl Grey, and cheering on the Braves. She and her husband navigate an ever-emptying nest in the Atlanta suburbs.

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A black and white portrait of DaySpring contributing author Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young.

Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young

Dorina is a multicultural speaker, author, Bible teacher, foodie, podcaster and trail runner. She helps people chase God’s glory down unexpected trails and flourish in their God-given callings. Dorina and her husband Shawn are raising three brave girls in Central California.

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A black and white portrait of DaySpring contributing author Holley Gerth.

Holley Gerth

Holley is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, counselor and life coach. Her newest release is “The Powerful Purpose of Introverts: Why the World Needs You to Be You.” She’s also wife to Mark, mom to Lovelle, and nana to Eula and Clem.

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A head and shoulders portrait of DaySpring contributing author Jennifer Dukes Lee.

Jennifer Dukes Lee

Jennifer and her husband live on the family farm, raising crops, pigs and two humans. She’s a fan of dark chocolate, emojis, eighties music, bright lipstick and Netflix binges. She wants to live life in such a way that you can’t help but want more of Jesus.

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A black and white portrait of DaySpring contributing author Jenny Erlingsson.

Jenny Erlingsson

Jenny is an Alabama-born speaker and author of romantic fiction and creative non-fiction. When she’s not ministering in Iceland with her Viking husband or mothering her adorably feisty kids, she can be found writing and reading in the margins, with a side of Icelandic chocolate.

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A black and white portrait of DaySpring contributing author Jennifer Schmidt.

Jennifer Schmidt

Jen encourages women to embrace both the beauty and bedlam of their everyday lives. A popular speaker, worship leader and author of “Just Open the Door,” Jen lives in North Carolina with her husband, five children and a sofa for anyone who needs it.

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A black and white portrait of DaySpring contributing author Kaitlyn Bouchillon.

Kaitlyn Bouchillon

Kaitlyn is a virtual assistant, book launch manager and storyteller who writes about discovering God’s goodness in the ordinary and faithfulness in the difficult. She loves good books, deep conversations and iced vanilla lattes. Kaitlyn is the author of “Even If Not.”

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A black and white portrait of DaySpring contributing author Karina Allen.

Karina Allen

Karina is devoted to helping women live out their unique calling and building authentic community through the practical application of Scripture in an approachable, winsome manner.

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A black and white portrait of DaySpring contributing author Kathi Lipp.

Kathi Lipp

Kathi lives with Roger and a bunch of chickens in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. There they host writer retreats, and Kathi writes about how to do life with God a little closer today than yesterday. She’s a best-selling author and loves her Clutter Free Community.

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A black and white portrait of DaySpring contributing author Kayla Craig.

Kayla Craig

Kayla is the author of “To Light Their Way: A Collection of Prayers & Liturgies for Parents.” A former journalist, she’s adamant about paying attention and staying curious. Kayla explores what it looks like to see God in all things in her work as a writer and podcaster.

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A black and white portrait of DaySpring contributing author Kristen Strong.

Kristen Strong

Kristen, author of “Back Roads to Belonging” and “Girl Meets Change,” and writes as a friend offering meaningful encouragement for each season of life so you can see it with hope instead of worry. She and her U.S. Air Force veteran husband have three children and live in Colorado.

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A black and white portrait of DaySpring contributing author Laura Kelly Fanucci.

Laura Kelly Fanucci

Laura is an author, speaker and founder of Mothering Spirit, an online space on parenting and spirituality. She has written eight books on faith, motherhood and grief. Laura lives with her husband and five sons in Minnesota, where she earned her Master of Divinity—and hates winter.

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A black and white portrait of DaySpring contributing author Ligia Andrade.

Ligia Andrade

Ligia (Lee-hee–ya) was born in Antigua, Guatemala, and currently resides in Canada. She is a devoted wife, mother and leader. Ligia is passionate about serving others and sharing her story of God’s grace and redeeming power. She has a profound love for God and people.

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A black and white portrait of DaySpring contributing author Mary Carver.

Mary Carver

Mary is a writer and speaker who lives for good books, spicy queso and television marathons—but lives because of God’s grace. She writes about giving up on perfect and finding truth in unexpected places. Mary and her husband live in Kansas City with their two daughters.

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A black and white portrait of DaySpring contributing author Melissa Zaldivar.

Melissa Zaldivar

Melissa is a social in the world of academics and an academic in the world of socials. She’s an author and podcast host with a B.A. in Communications and an M.A. in Theology. She loves a good sandwich, obscure history and wandering around New England antique shops.

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A black and white portrait of DaySpring contributing author Rachel Kang.

Rachel Marie Kang

Rachel is the author of “Let There Be Art” and “The Matter of Little Losses.” She writes poignant prose on themes of culture, art and faith. Rachel lives in the New York metro with her husband and two sons. Find her work and words at rachelmariekang.com. 

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A black and white portrait of DaySpring contributing author Robin Dance.

Robin Dance

Robin is the author of “For All Who Wander.” As Southern as sugar-shocked tea, she is married to her college sweetheart and has three children. An empty nester with a full life, she’s determined to age with grace and to celebrate the beauty and magic of today.

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A black and white portrait of DaySpring contributing author Simi John.

Simi John

Simi was born in India and moved to Dallas, Texas, at the age of seven. Simi is a speaker, author and full-time physical therapist. Her calling is to the local church, and her passion is to equip women to know who they are and live faithfully right where they are.

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A black and white portrait of DaySpring contributing author Tyra Rains.

Tyra Rains

Tyra is a wife, mom, coco, friend and author of “Virtue: Living Uncommon in a Common World.” Her passion is pastoring alongside her husband and making sure everyone she meets encounters the goodness of God. Tyra loves time with her crew, laughing, sunshine and jeepin’.

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