About the Author

Judge Helen Shores Lee was born in Birmingham, Alabama, to Arthur and Theodora Shores. She has been married to Robert M. Lee, Sr. for fifty years. Judge Lee and her husband have two sons, one daughter, and five grandchildren. They are members of First Congregational Christian Church where she formerly served on the Board of Trustees. Barbara Sylvia Shores was born in Birmingham, Alabama, to Arthur and Theodora Shores. She is mother of adult twins. Barbara has been employed with the Jefferson County Office of Senior Citizens Services for 26 years and is presently the Executive Director. She graduated from the University of Illinois in 1968 with her Masters in Social Work. Barbara is a member of the First Congregational Christian Church; Birmingham, Alabama. Denise George is the author of 27 books. She is the co-founder and co-teacher (with author Carolyn Tomlin) of the popular writing-to-publish seminars: Boot Camp for Christian Writers. She speaks frequently at seminaries, colleges, churches, and retreats. Her husband, Dr. Timothy George, is founding Dean of Beeson Divinity School, Samford University. They live in Birmingham, Alabama.