About

Bio
Born in Illinois. and lived most of my life in the Midwestern states of IL, WI, MN, and IA.
Currently retired and living in Oregon.

Education
Graduate of Zion-Benton Township High School in Zion, IL.
Certificate of Ministry from INSTE Bible College in Des Moines, IA.
Web Site Development and Design Certificate from Portland Community College in Portland, OR.
Creative Writing classes at Linfield College in McMinnville, OR.

Ministry
President of SGLY Ministry–an encouragement ministry which has been online encouraging Christians since 1997.
Website:  “Smile God Loves You” www.smilegodlovesyou.org

Writing
Several local news articles for “The Beacon” a hometown newspaper [2008-2010]
A Devotional “Praise Pause” was published in part in the Cokeburg Presbyterian Church Newsletter [August 2003]
“Proverbs 31 Woman” Scripture Acrostic was published in Proverbs 31 Club Newsletter [2000]
Several articles published by Oregon Women’s Report Portland, OR. (2011–2012)
Several articles, devotionals, and poems currently published to my online blogs.

PowerPoint Presentations
“The Way” An original presentation of the Gospel.  A courtroom drama that brings the Gospel to life in an easy-to-understand way. [2008]
“Plastic Pollution” What can we do about all the plastic pollution that is destroying our oceans and marine life?  [ 2012]
“Recycle Empty Tissue Boxes”   Make two pretty Gift Bags from one empty Tissue Box in three easy steps. [2012]

Songs
   “Come Holy Spirit” [2008]
    “Up on the Housetop” [2008]
    “God’s Way” [2009]

Books
Written and published by Leona J. Atkinson–Atkinson Publishing

• Devotional-Journal– “54 Spiritual Blessings in Christ” (2011)
• Poetry Chapbook “April Ad-Libs” (2014)
• Poetry Chapbook “May Flowers” (2014)
• Children’s Book–“What Can Winnie Do?” (2022)

Written by L.J. Atkinson–Published by: SGLY Ministry–SGLY Books

• • Reference-“Names of God” (2012) (2013)
  • Devotional-“Psalms Prayer Pockets” (2013)
  • Devotional: “Praise Pause” (2017)

Art
Papers With A Purpose ministry is way I minister to others by sharing my love of creating art with paper.
I create and donate greeting cards, journals and notebooks to uplift and encourage others.
Blog:  Papers With A Purpose

Currently working on:

My Memoirs– “Midwestern Memories”
Children’s Book–“The Year of Good Things”

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