Del's passion is to further the Kingdom of God through her Pen for the Lord and her gift of prophetic poetry. She is an author, speaker, podcaster, and enthusiastic encouragement to many. Her latest Children’s book is soon to be released in the spring of 2024, Lamba’s Journey With Jesus. She is a long-time member/leader with Aglow International. As an award-winning author, she has published three other books and multiple stories in various publications. Del and her husband are snowbirds between Florida and Michigan where she enjoys her three grown children, their families, and her five precious grandchildren. You can find her at Delbates.com and her podcast on Facebook@ Seeds of Hope with Del and Penny.