Author of Faith Lifts, and the creator of the music CD included with this book.

Born with two spinal deformities, Gayle Ottemiller spent most of her life challenged physically, emotionally, and spiritually. At age 44, Gayle met Christian poet Thomas John Carlyle. Shortly after reading his book, Journey with Job, Gayle experienced the freedom and joy found in a relationship with Jesus Christ – even in the midst of suffering.

Gayle has a master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from Syracuse University, and for 28 years worked for the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities with developmentally disabled adults. Now retired after having open-heart surgery, Gayle travels and speaks to local churches and groups. She enjoys writing, photography, calligraphy, as well as the German cut-paper craft of Scherenschnitte. Gayle currently lives in Cicero, New York. She is a member of Believer’s Chapel, Cicero. Her book, Faith Lifts (WinePress Publishing, 2010) offers a glimpse of her incredible journey of faith, wholeness, and freedom in Jesus Christ.

Nationally known worship leader and composer, Dr. Bill Cummings is a lyricist, musician, composer, arranger and conductor. Bill has written anthems, hymns, gospel music, both contemporary and traditional praise and worship songs, and has toured the world with his own written music. He has served in church music ministry and professional education for over 30 years. Dr. Cummings received his Doctorate of Worship Studies at the Institute for Worship Studies (Wheaton College, Florida Campus), and holds a master’s degree in music education from University of Maryland Systems. Dr. Cummings is currently music director at Believer’s Chapel, Cicero, New York. His desire is threefold, to glorify and lift up the Name of Jesus through powerful worship, e an anointed musician for God, and teach and share the gift of music around the world.