Chapian, Marie: - Marie Chapian, New York Times best-selling author, has published more than 30 books translated into 17 languages. Recipient of many awards including the coveted Gold Medallion Book Award, she is a certified Christian life coach, pastor, spiritual director, and award-winning poet and artist. Marie holds a doctorate in counseling, an MFA in writing, and is founder and president of JC Wings of Wellness-a ministry dedicated to spirit, soul, and body wholeness. She is passionate for the loving heart of God to illuminate the human heart with His compassion, joy, and peace. Her ministry stretches across several continents bringing the transforming majesty of His words to all who will listen.