Faith-filled voices
Stories Shared From the Heart
GO! Christian Magazine is brought to life by writers, pastors, artists and everyday believers who share encouragement rooted in faith.
Through honest stories, biblical wisdom and practical inspiration, our contributors help readers navigate family, relationships, faith and everyday Christian living.
Many voices. One mission.
Encouragement rooted in real life and lasting faith.
Every contributor brings a unique perspective, but each one shares the same desire: to help others recognize God’s presence in the ordinary moments of life.
Testimony
Biblical wisdom
Everyday encouragement
Meet the team
The Voices Behind GO!
Get to know the people who generously share their experiences, talents and perspectives with the GO! Christian Magazine community.
Dale “Joy” Bliss
Born and raised on a small but productive and sturdy little farm just north of Plant City, Florida, Dale Bliss, “Joy” still lives there to this day. The…
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Ellen Fannon
When Patti emailed to say she wanted bios for GO contributors, I was thrilled. After all, one of my favorite topics is me. I grew up in Cincinnati,…
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Dr. Daniel (Dan) Finley
Dan grew up in the church, the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Marshall, Texas. His oldest memory is singing “Jesus Loves Me” in church kindergarten. A…
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Jenna Hall
Jenna Hall is a dynamic Christian writer, free-spirited entrepreneur, and dedicated community leader who uses the power of words and hospitality to point others toward the heart of…
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Logan Kirksey
My name is Logan Kirksey, though many people across Northwest Florida know me as Logan Kelly, the on-air name I used during more than 20 years in radio…
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Derrick Bennett
I serve as teaching pastor of the Ark Church located on Panama City Beach, Florida. Born and raised on Panama City Beach, I have owned and operated several…
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Jeanette Levellie
Jeanette Levellie loves the Word of God, cats, strong coffee, bright colors, and Jesus. Not necessarily in that order. She arrived on the hottest day of the year,…
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William Lewis
William grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. The son of gifted Bible teachers, he has loved the Lord from his earliest years. He graduated from Baylor University summa cum…
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Alice H. Murray
Alice is a Florida native, having been born in Orlando. However, she led a deprived childhood as her father accepted a job in Atlanta and moved the family…
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Yesenia Ramos
I’ve spent much of my life asking questions. As a child, I loved books and writing because they opened doors to new ideas, new places, and endless possibilities.…
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Judy Ransom
One of my earliest memories is being a flower girl at a wedding when I was three. I hardly slept the night before, anticipating donning the green velvet-and-chiffon…
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Karen Roganov
For the past quarter of a century, Karen has been involved in the activities of Northwest Florida to include raising a family here. She traveled the world extensively…
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Michelle Ruschman
Michelle Ruschman is a writer, speaker, and jewelry artisan living on the beautiful Florida panhandle with her husband, Mark, and their daughter, Marianne. Mark currently works for the…
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Pat Sabiston
Although I’m not a native of Bay County, having lived here since 1992, I certainly feel like a “local.” Originally, I’m from the Tar Heel State of North…
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Gretl Siler
I grew up in southern California. As a family we raced sailboats nearly every weekend and sometimes during the week. When I was a junior in high school,…
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Patti Smith
Life started out a little rocky for me, but as I look back, I can see God’s hand guiding every little detail of my life from the moment…
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Dr. Steve Squires
What a privilege it is to write for GO! Christian Magazine! I am passionate about sharing my ministry experience with other pastors and ministry leaders. GO! Magazine has…
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Alaina Whatley
My name is Alaina Whatley. I am the Social Media Manager at GO! Christian Magazine, and the creator of our podcast GO! Beyond the Page. I grew up…
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Grace Widdows
I’ve loved telling stories for as long as I can remember. Before I could even write, I filled colorful construction paper with drawings that told original stories. A…
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