It's been a long 56 years since I was born in Sevierville Tennessee. I am just a simple woman who believes my writing ability was a gift from God to help me heal from the devastating loss of my second husband. I am healing....moving forward from my loss...looking forward to retiring from teaching after 34 years...and spending even more time writing inspirational devotionals....and perhaps a few books. I am currently working on my second book, Tears of Faith, an autobiography of my experiences after the divorce of my first husband. I begin life new every day as God wakes me up to write about the Bible chapter I read each night. Visit my blog www.wakingupwithgod.blogspot.com to read what God lays on my heart each morning. References "This book is the product of an author whose passion is to grow in her relationship with God and in understanding of His master plan at work in her life. I am certain that the Holy Spirit will bring you the same comfort, encouragement and inspiration that He has always given to me through Barbara's writings." Brad Parrett, Youth Pastor of Souls' Harbor Church "As uplifting and inspirational as anything I've seen come along in quite some time. Heartfelt, CHRIST inspired, and meaningful, it makes perfect sense that Barbara is the author." --Joe Souza (founder of CHRIST Lives Ministry)--