Hailey Sadler is an eighteen-year-old girl. And writer. And cartoonist. And lover of sarcasm. And follower of Jesus. In the least clichéd way, He is her all in all and she wants Him to be more in her life. Currently, Hailey is halfway through a BA in Political Science. She is a Bright Lights leader of four years, during which time she also edited and published a newsletter/magazine that was sent out across the country: from Florida to Massachusetts, Texas to Ohio. Hailey is also a published and award-winning author of multiple works, including essays on law, history, and politics, short stories, and poetry. She loves rollercoasters, Johnny Cash, spending time with her amazing family, big ideas, black olives, and organizing things – like a blog for girls who want to live FOR REAL for Christ, inside and out.
Katrina Rebsch {Home blog}Katrina Rebsch is eternally grateful to the Lord Jesus Christ, for all He is and all He’s done, for the salvation and transformation that only comes through Him. Her greatest desire is to love Him passionately and proclaim Him faithfully! Home educated through college, Katrina considers herself an arrow shot forth from the quiver of her parents, whose heart will always be attached to her Texan home even as she travels the world on Kingdom business. Activities she enjoys include making music, crafting words, teaching the Bible, discipling young women, nurturing little people, reveling in God’s creation, playing volleyball, traveling, baking, and reading a good book. Katrina currently writes from Cochabamba, Bolivia, where she is on yet another adventure caring for orphans and abandoned children. Her own personal corner of the web can be found at Living for Jesus.
Rebecca Florio {Health & Sports}Rebecca Florio wants to be a marathon runner, published author, expert chef, polished public speaker, and talented pianist. Right now she is just a nineteen year old girl who dreams big and desires to entrust her life in God's hands. Living with her parents and two sisters in Pennsylvania farmlands, she can be found entrenched in college studies (Organic Chemistry, anyone?), sipping tea and reading Scripture with her Bright Lights group, writing at her blog, Pressing On, or whipping up healthy treats in the kitchen. But no matter what hat she's wearing, her identity is first and foremost in her Savior, Jesus Christ, who in His infinite mercy and love drew her to Himself and sustains her every day. All that she is, she owes Him and seeks to glorify Him in her life.
Brittany Sadler {Style & Fashion}Brittany Sadler is an expert on all things "girl". As the oldest of five daughters and a passionate Bright Lights leader, she loves being with, encouraging, and laughing with girls of all ages. With a BA in English under her belt, she is now pursuing a graduate degree and continuing to draw close to God as she embarks on this newest adventure. Her love of travel has taken her far and wide, from Switzerland, to the French West Indies, to an (almost) yearly pilgrimage to 5th Avenue NYC, where she loves to observe how ordinary people put together great outfits. Brittany's dreams after law school include getting married and having a family with a couple little girls of her own to dress someday. As of now though, most weekends she can be found with the Wall Street Journal's fashion section in her lap, and other high end blogs and columns up on her laptop, perusing the current fashion trends. It is her belief that high fashion with high standards is a witness to our King.
Taylor Eckel {Politics & News}Taylor Eckel a nineteen-year-old college junior who is passionate about seeking truth, sharing God’s love with others, and athletic competition. She is studying Journalism at Patrick Henry College and this summer was the full-time lifestyle reporter for the Herald-Mail Newspaper. Her work has also been published on WORLD Virginia. Taylor currently serves as a Resident Assistant and is a member of the Lady Sentinels soccer team. Her heart's desire is to serve the Lord as a physical therapist and soccer coach and if God permits, she plans to pursue a doctor of physical therapy degree after college. In her spare time, she enjoys playing the violin and piano, converting her dorm room into a kitchen, running, spending time with her family and listening to a wide variety of music. She loves dark chocolate, pearls, spreadsheets and writes almost exclusively with Pilot G2 .38 pens. She can be found on the web at her blog and on twitter.
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Beth Gibson {Home blog}After having a career in communications in Dallas, Texas, Beth Pedison Gibson moved to Washington, D.C., where she had life-changing adventures! She served as Director of Presidential Writers for President George W. Bush and did special writing projects for Mrs. Laura Bush. Today, she is still having life-changing adventures as a stay-at-home mom of twin toddlers in Virginia
Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. - Psalm 33:3Caitlin Muir {Style & Fashion}
Ellery Sadler {Health & Sports}
Rachel Coker {Home blog} {Style & Fashion}
Samantha Roose {Home blog} {Health & Sports}
"Life is an adventure given to you by God. Enjoy it." That's the motto that Caitlin Muir lives by. Caitlin grew up with a steady diet of reading and daydreaming - two habits that have helped her in her career as a writer. She has a B.A. in Journalism and works as a PR Manager in Texas. She's also an aspiring novelist and single's columnist.
You were born an original. Don't die a copy. - Unknown
Ellery Sadler loves to laugh, write (she recently completed her second novel) and hang out with her friends and wonderful sisters, who she amuses with her voice impersonations from Julia Child to the Allstate commercial guy to virtually every character from every Disney movie ever made. She strives to be an 'inside-out girl' and live life to the fullest for the glory of God.
Good humor and laughter are far too wonderful not to come straight from the heart of God. - Beth Moore
Rachel Coker {Home blog} {Style & Fashion}Rachel has a passion for great books, and has been surrounded by them all her life. She was signed with Zondervan in 2010 for her first YA fiction novel, Interrupted, coming out in February 2012. When she is not writing, playing the piano, or hiding behind a camera, Rachel enjoys spending time with her family and friends and serving her Lord and Savior. You can visit her at her blog.
Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. - Christopher Robin to Pooh
Samantha Roose {Home blog} {Health & Sports}
Samantha Roose is the eldest daughter of Ft. Roose, a homeschooling family of 11 children, as well as a dancer, tri-athlete, author, and harpist. Her favorite hobbies are dancing, eating healthy, exercising, cooking and talking with her best friends—her sisters. She is passionate about glorifying her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in EVERYTHING that she does.
[[Don't let your light go down / Don't let your fire burn out / Cuz somewhere, somebody needs a reason to believe / Why don't you rise up now? / Don't be afraid to stand out / That's how the lost get found. -Britt Nicole]]
