Ashleigh Slater is the author of the books, Braving Sorrow Together: The Transformative Power of Faith and Community When Life is Hard and Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage. She's also a contributor on several popular websites and blogs. With more than 20 years of writing experience and a master's degree in communication, Ashleigh loves to combine the power of a good story with practical application to encourage and inspire readers. She and her husband Ted married in 2002 and have four daughters. For more on Ashleigh, go to: www.ashleighslater.com.