get to know me
Linda Condolora is a writer and speaker with articles published in Christian Woman Magazine. She has been teaching women’s Bible studies for nearly two decades and has been speaking at Ladies Retreats since 2007. She has also guest posted on the website Seriously Write and is currently working on a book urging women to live a Christian life full of passion.
In her role as an Elder’s wife and Women’s Ministry leader, she has organized and spoken at a number of Ladies’ Day events. These events include activities designed to encourage the women to form closer relationships and to step out more firmly in their faith.
The goal of all Linda’s teaching is to encourage women to study and know the Word and to live the abundant Christian life provided through Jesus.
Linda was born in Syracuse, NY and still lives in the area. She is married to her high school sweetheart, is the mother of two adult children, and grandmother to two of the sweetest little ones around. Her daughter and son-in-law live just a few minutes away. Her son-in-law is a Deacon in the church and works as a computer engineer. Her daughter graduated with a degree in Public Relations, but for now is very busy raising their children. Her son lives in Arkansas and runs his own gaming company alongside his wife.
Linda has a degree in Music Education which came in handy while homeschooling her children. She founded the first homeschool concert band in New York State and directed it for seven years. When her children went to college, she went back to work as Office Manager for an optometric practice. After only a few years, due to health concerns stemming from fibromyalgia, she was forced to give up her job.
It was then that God called her to write and to teach. Linda had originally gone to college as a Journalism major, with a scholarship to the Newhouse School of Public Communications. Now, it seemed, her life had come full circle, back to writing—this time with a purpose given by God. Linda had been teaching women’s Bible studies for a while, but soon added writing for a magazine, blogging, and speaking at women’s retreats in New York State and in Arkansas as well.
Linda enjoys spending time with her husband as they go for a walk, a bike ride or just sit on the porch together talking. She spends a lot of time with her grandchildren and treasures the time she has with them while they are still little. She enjoys reading, scrapbooking, and making special cards for all kinds of occasions. She is a lover and collector of fountain pens and Disney pens and considers a trip to an office supply or stationery store a real treat.
Linda considers it a privilege to share Jesus’ love with others. She is focused on living her life with passion and encouraging others to do the same.
