get to know me
Linda Condolora is a writer, speaker, and teacher with articles published in Christian Woman Magazine. She has been teaching women’s Bible studies for nearly three decades and has been speaking at Ladies Retreats since 2007. She has also guest posted on the website Seriously Write. Her first book, Bold Devotion, is being released on August 5th by 21st Century Christian Publishing.
In her role as an Elder’s wife and Women’s Ministry leader, Linda 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 best kids 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 and home schooling her children. Linda’s son lives in Arkansas with his wife and is a video editor for animated feature films. He and his wife also have their own company developing video games.
Linda has a degree in Music Education which came in handy while homeschooling. She founded the first homeschool concert band in New York State and directed it for seven years. When her children went to Harding University, 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 writing and teaching. Linda had originally attended 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, Arkansas, and Ohio 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. 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 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.
