At twelve years of age, Brenda Poinsett found her passion: teaching. And as she followed her dream through the years, the twinkle in her eyes lit dreams in the hearts of other women, especially women who needed a sense of belief in themselves. Building on the sturdy foundation of her formal education, years of intense Bible study, and deep prayer, Brenda began speaking, leading retreats and, most of all, writing. Her books celebrating life’s joys and dealing with common problems have given women everywhere a source of wisdom and practical applications to turn to in times of need, as well as during times of joyfulness.

Brenda Poinsett holds a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Illinois, and a master’s degree in religious education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Fort Worth, Texas). She has taught Bible Literature, math and sociology at high school and college levels.

She and her husband, Bob, also a speaker, have three grown sons. They live near St. Louis, Missouri, where they both study and write in their book-lined offices.