Living Wisely Sweet 16 Issue | Page 4

GIVING. PRAYING. FASTING 4 Contributing Writers Frances Butler Frances Butler is an award-winning creative writer, filmmaker, and radio presenter. She is a commanding raconteur and performer. Her current writing projects include, Living Wisely magazine, TV critic for Christian Post, dramatic screenplay for television and, adapting her latest theater play for radio. Karen Stewart-Ross Karen Stewart-Ross is an entrepreneur, freelance journalist, writer for Living Wisely Magazine, and an interview producer for My Media Buzz, LLC. A life-long educator, she has written for The Washington Afro-American Newspaper and The Prince George’s Post. She is currently working on her first book regarding the historical accomplishments of her ancestors. Melanie M. Thigpen Melanie M. Thigpen is an ordained minister currently pursuing a degree in Christian Ministries. She is a visionary, prophetic speaker and teacher and has been in ministry for over 20 years. Her life’s scripture is Isaiah 60:1, “Arise, shine for your light has come and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.” Sabrina White Sabrina White is a humble servant of the Lord and the faithful scribe of the weekly devotional Wisdom for Wednesdays. Sabrina is a savvy businesswoman who marries the power of the corner office with true servant leadership. She is affectionately known as ‘VP’.