Sharlyne C. Thomas was raised in the Christian faith and has served as a prayer warrior and intercessor since 2003. She was given the vision for Sword of the Spirit Ministries in 2005 and has since then sought the Lord for direction regarding her divine purpose-to edify the Body of Christ through prayer and exhortation. Sharlyne began fulfilling this calling by distributing her monthly e-newsletter entitled "Take Up Thy Sword." She has a B.S. degree in Paralegal Studies but has been led by the Holy Spirit to pursue her gift and passion for writing, proofreading, and editing via Spirit of Excellence Writing and Editing Services. Sharlyne presides as secretary on the board of directors for… Business Women Inspirational Network and is also a member of the Independent Book Publishers Association, Florida Publishers Association, and Watchmen on the Wall Prayer Network. Born and raised in Southern California, she currently lives in Orlando, Florida.