Carolyn Custis James (M.A. in Biblical Studies) is a vibrant new voice with a biblical and affirming message for women. Her vision is eloquently and passionately articulated in her books, When Life and Beliefs Collide: How Knowing God Makes a Difference (Zondervan, 2001), Lost Women of The Bible: Finding Strength and Significance Through Their Stories (Zondervan, 2005) and Understanding Purpose, (Thomas Nelson, 2006). Her next book, Ruth-Loving God Enough to Break the Rules, is scheduled for release in 2007.