{"id":318,"date":"2014-11-05T21:51:21","date_gmt":"2014-11-05T21:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awsa.com\/press\/?page_id=318"},"modified":"2026-03-28T12:53:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T12:53:56","slug":"sharon-norris-elliott","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/awsa.com\/?page_id=318","title":{"rendered":"Sharon Norris Elliott"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Find me<\/strong> as SaneWriter<\/strong> on <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok<\/p>\n\n\n\n

authorizemenow@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.LifeThatMatters.net<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

BIO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s live significantly!\u201d Audiences are ignited to do just that when Sharon speaks, uniquely pairing her engaging sense of humor with her deep understanding of Biblical truth. When her pastor once asked her to explain her passion, she answered, \u201cI want my life to count for God.\u201d That passion drives the teaching and encouragement Sharon brings to your event because not only does she want her life to count, she will inspire your group to live lives that will make a difference as well. Her aim is always to see others think Biblically, speak intelligently, work passionately, act responsibly, love unconditionally, and live significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharon earned her undergraduate bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies from Biola University. She also holds a doctoral degree in Theology (ThD) from HSBN School of Ministry in association with Gateway International Bible Institute, and an honorary DMin from HSBN School of Ministry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharon serves and is associated in the following capacities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founder and CEO of 3 amazing companies: Life That Matters Ministries; Milk & Honey Life Retreats; AuthorizeMe Literary Firm LLC (where she also functions as the chief literary agent)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Board Member: AWSA and West Coast Christian Writers Conference<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ministerial Staff and Sunday School Teacher: Christ Second Baptist Church, Long Beach, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharon\u2019s published works include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why I Get Into Trouble (Book 1), Mommy Cried This Morning (Book 2), Special Church Snack (Book 3), Amazing Math (Book 4) – The I Really Need to Know children’s series (Abundance Books, 2023 to 2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After Him: A Widow’s Devotional Journal (Abundance Books, 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Didn’t See That Coming: When How They’re Living is not How You Raised Them (Elk Lake, 2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Woman God Can Bless (Harambee Press 2020, Iron Stream Media 2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow the Star: Christmas Devotional (OceanRose Publications 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

366 Glimpses of God: Getting to Know the God Who Knows You (ABM Publications 2016)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boomerangs to Arrows: A Godly Guide for Launching Young Adult Children (Judson Press, 2013)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power Suit: The Armor of God Fit for the Feminine Frame (New Hope Publishers, 2011)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Habit to Heart: 31 Prayer Devotions (G8Press, 2011)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raising Boys to be like Jesus (Judson Press, 2009)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Stupid Term Paper (G8Press, 2009)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Living a Milk & Honey Life: Letting Go of What\u2019s Holding You Back (Beacon Hill Press, 2006)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What? Teenagers in the Bible? (PleasantWord Publishers, 2003)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Martin Luther King Jr.: The Pastor Who Had a Daring Dream (Scandinavia Publishing House, 1994)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Me? Virtuous? (OceanRose Publications 1992)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They’re Not the 10 Suggestions (OceanRose Publications 1990)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the Beginning of Life (OceanRose Publications 1988)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharon\u2019s talents as a gifted communicator are evident as she ministers to writers, women\u2019s and teen\u2019s groups, singles\u2019 gatherings, corporate workshops, conferences, and church services. Her prepared topics are appropriate for many functions and God uses her messages to challenge, convict, and encourage anyone who attends your program, seminar, retreat, breakfast, luncheon, advance, or even a mother\/daughter tea. Sharon is also able to tailor a message to fit your program\u2019s theme and the specific needs of your organization or congregation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharon retired in 2020 from her distinguished 35-year career as an educator, having spent most of those years teaching high school English, Journalism, music, and religion courses. She has been writing and speaking professionally since 1991 and makes her home in Southern California.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Live Significantly!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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