About the Author

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Amy Rachel Peterson studied history at Wheaton College (IL). Born in California during the Jesus Movement, her early years were spent in Christian communal houses and growing years in Chicago's inner city. After teaching high school history she became a writer, editor, and publishing professional working with Christian ministries. Amy transitioned out of her most recent role as the managing editor of a small, Midwestern publishing house when she married her husband, Tim, and moved to Seattle. She writes to draw people into the power and hope of truly knowing God.