Grafted Life Ministries

Shawn Smith

Superior Charter Township, MI, United States

With a heart deeply rooted in pastoral care and spiritual formation, I am a dedicated Spiritual Director offering a rich tapestry...

About Me

With a heart deeply rooted in pastoral care and spiritual formation, I am a dedicated Spiritual Director offering a rich tapestry of 20 years in ministry in local churches including 5 years of specialized experience in spiritual direction. My personal journey privately and in the church has been marked by a profound commitment to nurturing faith, guiding prayerful discernment, and fostering intimate relationships with the God. I was trained in the ministry of spiritual direction through Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction's 2 year program and I received my bachelors degree from Kentucky Christian University in contemporary worship and Biblical studies. I am interested in the intersection of worship, the arts, spiritual formation, and spiritual direction. I am available to see new directees so please contact me for more information.

Contact

Phone: (520) 833-3182

Website: https://www.lifepointresources.org

Email:

Prefer Contact By: E-mail

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Worship Leaders

Pastors

Creatives

Ministry Leaders

Artists

Renée Smith

McDonald, PA, United States

“I wonder…” Spiritual direction operates in the realm of wonder – both the wonder of our God at work and the...

About Me

“I wonder…” Spiritual direction operates in the realm of wonder – both the wonder of our God at work and the wondering of a well-timed and prayerful question. After many years of ministry to cross-cultural workers in the areas of debriefing, mentoring, and deep healing and freedom prayer facilitation, I now have the additional privilege of supporting others in their walks with Christ as a spiritual director, wondering with them at the work of God’s Spirit in and around them, supporting them as they explore, grapple, celebrate and question.

I live and minister as a founding member of Hineni House – a Christian community devoted to worship and prayer, serving those serving God in cross-cultural and local settings. We welcome cross-cultural workers and others to join us in encountering the Lord through worship in community (Morning & Evening Prayer), solitude with God, creative prayer, and access to nature. Spiritual direction, prayer mentoring, deep healing prayer, spiritual formation training and retreats are on offer.

Contact

Phone: +1 480-861-3756 (mobile)

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Cross-cultural workers

Church leaders

Seminarians

Expertise in...

Cross-cultural

Retreats

Creativity

Spiritual Temperaments

Lectio Divina

Imaginative Contemplation (Prayer Guidance)

Chrissy Smith

Frisco, TX, United States

Christ centered Spiritual Direction for all who seek a relationship with the Lord.

About Me

Christ centered Spiritual Direction for all who seek a relationship with the Lord.

Contact

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Randa Smith

Bentonville, AR, United States

I have always loved and followed Jesus and has an enthusiasm for listening to and understanding other people's stories. Spiritual Direction...

About Me

I have always loved and followed Jesus and has an enthusiasm for listening to and understanding other people's stories. Spiritual Direction training brought my many passions together as I direct others to become more aware of God’s presence and then respond more fully to Him in all aspects of life.

I earned a Masters Degree in Spiritual Direction and Spiritual Formation from Evangelical Seminary (now Kairos University). Previously, I earned a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with an emphasis in Behavioral Science, Religious Studies, and Fine Art from Central College in Pella, Iowa.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, tending to my excessive collection of plants, puzzling, playing soccer, playing golf, and drinking well-made lattes. I have been married to my husband for 18 years and we have two teenage children together.

I offer virtual sessions and can meet with clients located in any state or country. I am also available for in-person sessions and retreats in Northwest Arkansas. Wondering about Spiritual Direction? Schedule a consultation to find out more!

Contact

Phone: 641-780-2988

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Text, Call, Email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Alison Smith

Park City, UT, United States

I've been practicing Spiritual Direction for over 7 years in Utah. As a long-time missionary with InterVarsity USA, I particularly enjoy...

About Me

I've been practicing Spiritual Direction for over 7 years in Utah. As a long-time missionary with InterVarsity USA, I particularly enjoy meeting with directees who serve in local churches or parachurch ministries.

I find connection with the Ignatian and Jesuit spiritual practices- specifically Scripture Meditation (Imaginative Prayer & Lectio Divina) and the Prayer of Examen. In my practice, I value making space for silence and helping directees identify the movement of the Spirit in their everyday lives.

Contact

Phone: 2693129117

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Lay leaders

missionaries

church staff

pastors

20-somethings

short-term directees during furlough/sabbatical

Expertise in...

Ignatian spirituality

Enneagram

Scripture Medication

Creating a Rule of Life/Spiritual Discipline Plans

Liminal spaces/transitions

women's spirituality

postpartum

Beth Snyder

Ann Arbor, MI, USA, CO, United States

It is a joy to partner with you as you discover a holistic, authentic expression of your true self by partnering...

About Me

It is a joy to partner with you as you discover a holistic, authentic expression of your true self by partnering with Jesus, and being open to God’s movement in your life through the Holy Spirit. Because every person was created to make their own unique impact on earth, I’m here to help integrate your personal story with God’s eternal story. As a pastor and hospice chaplain, I connect with people from all walks of life, at all stages of their journey, and I have found that navigating those in-between seasons and difficult questions is more fruitful when it is a partnered endeavor. I believe that experiencing empathy leads to healing, and healing leads to development. I believe that true intimacy with God leads to action, and I believe it is imperative that this inner-work be done in partnership with other trusted individuals. Your story is important, and being invited to step into your story is sacred.

I hold an MA in Theology from Fuller Seminary, an M.Div, and received a certification for Spiritual Direction from Soul Shepherding Institute. I have over 13 years experience in full-time church ministry including pastoral care, pastoral counseling, teaching, worship leading, writing, and speaking. Because of my time as a foster parent and working with single mothers attempting to exit homelessness, I’ve been trained in a trauma-informed approach and have a CEU certificate in group and family dynamics. My husband and I travel often and love to read, camp, hike with our dog, and be near water.

Contact

Phone: 2487702236

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Email or text

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

church leaders

pastors

families

youth

missionaries

business professionals

military

marginalized

foster care community

nonprofit professionals

trauma victims

Expertise in...

Ignatian

Lectio Divina

Visio Divina

Enneagram

music and art

retreats and workshops

women's spirituality

body image

trauma-informed

dark night

mindfulness

rule of life

five-fold spiritual gifts

cross-cultural reconciliation

psychology

child psychology

theology

equine therapy

homeless or transient communities

foster care communities

Marian Sorensen

Exmouth, England, United Kingdom

Hello! I'm Marian Sorensen. My ministry is Growing Edges. I offer a one-to-one resource, using an integrative approach in supporting others...

About Me

Hello! I'm Marian Sorensen. My ministry is Growing Edges. I offer a one-to-one resource, using an integrative approach in supporting others on their unique journeys of personal growth & transformation.

I am a qualified:
Spiritual Director/Companion (Creighton University. Omaha NE)
Life Coach (Bethel Church Redding,CA)
Integrative Health Coach (IIN - The Institute of Integrative Nutrition)
Christian Counsellor (BSc) (Calvary College KC.MO)
Inner Healing Trained Minister (Elijah House Ministries/elijahhouse.org)

I can tailor support, drawing from different modalities to suit your individual needs.

After 30 years of coming alongside people, I draw from a range of skills, training and life experience.

Married since 1980 to my Danish husband Arens (affording me lots of experience in a cross-cultural marriage). Mum of four adult sons, Grandma of five lovely grand-kiddos. I love the Great Outdoors, especially the ocean, music, hiking, biking, interior design, art, aromatherapy, poetry & cross-cultural travels.

I have had the privilege of living in several countries and many missional trips to India & Romania.

I am passionate about & enjoy seeing people resourced to grow. I believe that an integrative approach is most beneficial in helping us develop and flourish in our full potential as we have been created body, soul and spirit.

If you choose to invite me to journey with you, we will aim to identify & partner the “growing edge” areas of your life that need attention, safe space & intentionality to explore & cultivate. I will hold safe space to be attentive to God's current invitations and movements in your life.

We will aim to discern by the Holy Spirit any hindrances to your progress and welcome healing/a change of mindset needed to move out of limiting beliefs/unhelpful generational legacies thereby empowering you to develop and expand into your full capacity. You may not need healing or repair and simply want safe, supportive space to be intentionally attentive to processing /exploring your next steps in growing in your intimacy with God.

Being of Irish heritage, I resonate with Celtic Christian Spirituality and am familiar with Celtic rhythms/approaches.

For those in second half of life, who are ready to engage with Holy Spirit and creative reflection & repair of any gaps in their developmental processes (we all have them!) I am trained in accompanying others through the wonderful modality of: "Developmental Spiritual Companioning" as created by Sarah Herring.

I am experienced in supporting those who are deconstructing from previous held views/opinions who are ready to grow and expand as invited by Holy Spirit.

I work mostly online using zoom and/or in person in my two locations: Summer (June-September) in Devon, UK and Winter (October-May) in Ibiza, Spain.

I offer an introductory, no obligation call to meet, chat and discern if we both feel we can be a good fit to journey together.

If so, it is my honour and privilege to accompany you!

Contact

Website: growing-edges.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

People in transition

Second half of life

Creatives

Missionaries

Pastors

Clergy

Expertise in...

Developmental Spiritual Direction

Integrative Approach

Trauma informed

Emotional Healing

Maisie Sparks

Barrington, IL, United States

My greatest joy is to facilitate contemplative weekend retreats at churches, seminaries, homes, and women’s shelters where I can offer individuals...

About Me

My greatest joy is to facilitate contemplative weekend retreats at churches, seminaries, homes, and women’s shelters where I can offer individuals who are unacquainted with the practice of spiritual director an opportunity to learn the difference between being still and doing nothing. I've given retreats, both nationally and internationally. Ten years ago, I began offering Christmas Quiet, a day of silent Advent reflection which has become a holiday tradition for Chicago-area women. I'm the author of 151 Things God Can't Do, Holy Shakespeare! and Christmas Quiet, a holiday devotional and adult coloring book. I also had the honor of being a contributor to the anthologies Embodied Spirits, Stories of Spiritual Directors of Color, and Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around, Stories of Contemplation and Social Justice. I hold a master's degree in Spiritual Formation and Family Ministry from Dominican University, and completed the practicum in spiritual director at the Christos Center for Spiritual Formation.

Contact

Website: maisiesparks.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: NO

Tele-Direction: NO

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Church leaders

business professionals

marginalized

women

Nikole Sparks

Pasadena, CA, United States

I graduated from the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot Seminary in 2019 with a Master’s in Spiritual Formation and Soul...

About Me

I graduated from the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot Seminary in 2019 with a Master’s in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care. I find great joy in baring witness to the unique and complex ways that God calls each of us to deeper safety in Him. I see spiritual direction as a sacred place where passion, pain, questioning, anger, longing and lament can find their voice. I have a particular interest in the experiences of those who are wrestling with pain from church experiences, those who may feel disillusioned in their faith, and those who may be exploring or wrestling in their identity. My hope is that direction is a place where you can experience the gentleness of God welcoming all of you into His freedom.

Contact

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Molly Sparling

Fayette, ME, United States

With a background in neuroscience and trained by the Soul Shepherding spiritual direction training program, my approach to soul care combines...

About Me

With a background in neuroscience and trained by the Soul Shepherding spiritual direction training program, my approach to soul care combines the wisdom of ancient traditions, intimacy with Jesus, and Christ-centered psychology in the journey of your soul.

I was drawn to the ministry of spiritual direction after hitting a wall and experiencing a desert season in my ministry and life with Jesus- and needing healing from a long period of church conflict. I am passionate about sharing with others the empathy and renewal I have experienced through spiritual companionship.

If you desire to feel known and loved by God, I am honored to listen to the Holy Spirit with you, offering empathy and guidance in your spiritual and psychological development to help you experience God’s love more deeply.

It is only in the easy yoke with Jesus that we can experience Spirit-led ministry. Whether you are feeling tired from your journey, stuck at a wall, or in need of healing, you're invited to come as you are and explore the soul care you need to grow in Christ.

I offer in person sessions in central Maine and zoom sessions with clients around the world. It will be my privilege to meet with you and seek God together.

Contact

Phone: 2075574705

Website: mollysparling.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

Pastors

ministry leaders

pastor's families

missionaries

business leaders

and anyone who desires to grow in intimacy with Jesus

Expertise in...

Spiritual disciplines

Ignatian Meditation

Lectio Divina

Breath Prayer

Healing Prayer

Psychological and Spiritual Development

Soul Care

Relationally Healthy Leadership

Certified Coaching

Rule of Life

Dark night of the soul

CHRIST Stages

Enneagram

Peter Spychalla

Madison, WI, United States

Peter Spychalla, PhD, DMin, offers ecumenical spiritual direction and contemplative retreat leadership. He has faith experience and training in Roman Catholic...

About Me

Peter Spychalla, PhD, DMin, offers ecumenical spiritual direction and contemplative retreat leadership. He has faith experience and training in Roman Catholic, Anglican, and broad Evangelical Protestant traditions. He serves as Associate Professor of New Testament and Spiritual Formation at Urbana Theological Seminary. His local faith community is Christ Church - Madison (Anglican).

Contact

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Expertise in...

broad spiritual formation

Christine Stanfield

Marion, ,

I am a graduate of the Soul Shepherding Institute and I have a certificate in spiritual direction. I grew up in...

About Me

I am a graduate of the Soul Shepherding Institute and I have a certificate in spiritual direction. I grew up in the church, or at least right next to it in the parsonage, as a daughter in a pastor’s family. My parents valued God’s Word, honest prayer, loving God, and loving others. They lovingly wove these elements into the fabric of our daily life.

Early in my young adult years I realized that more than anything else, I desire God and I want to partake of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4). Drawn to contemplation, praying Scripture, studying God’s Word, and living life with God continue to be ever-present threads in the fabric of my with-God life.

My husband and I have served with World Gospel Mission for 35 years, currently in the Member Health department. We are privileged to serve our global worker colleagues, walking with them through the ordinariness and the extra-ordinariness of life in missions. Having grown up in the parsonage, living in Africa for 30 years, serving at a mission hospital, and raising children in a majority world culture, I see how Jesus has been preparing and training me in spiritual direction for such a time as this.

I find both receiving and giving spiritual direction to be life-giving. I count it a privilege to walk with others in our humanity, whether recounting God’s faithfulness together, listening for Holy Spirit in the mysteries of life, plodding through difficult circumstances, or crying out in the darkest of times. It is sacred to listen to the stories of others while listening to Holy Spirit, learning together to recognize the voice our LORD and his active presence in our lives.

Walking with another person, exploring God’s invitations and considering spiritual disciplines that may facilitate her/his with-God life is a privilege. I find delight in joining Good Shepherd as he shepherds the hearts of others into his love and into the steadfastness of Christ (2 Thessalonians 3:5).

I currently live in Indiana, though my husband and I travel internationally often to be with global workers in their places of service. I am an apprentice of Jesus, wife/mom/grandma, nurse, missionary, spiritual director, and a ponderer. I also greatly enjoy experiencing all of creation, noticing beauty while observing nature.

Contact

Phone: (317) 498-5319 (cell)

Email:

Prefer Contact By: email

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

missionaries

church leaders

pastors and family members

medical professionals

Doreen Stelling

Nashville, ,

I spent 20 years on staff with an international discipleship ministry, and the last 14 years as a certified Spiritual Director...

About Me

I spent 20 years on staff with an international discipleship ministry, and the last 14 years as a certified Spiritual Director. I received my training in the contemplative/evocative approach through Audire School of Spiritual Direction in Central Florida. I have enhanced my practice with training with a holistic soul care perspective. This leads to integration of all aspects of the human experience. Primarily I am looking for how God is inviting us to new ways of being with Jesus in the midst of our circumstances. The focus is on building an intimate relationship with God,self and others over a lifetime, through all the problems, crises, joys, and blessings
I've worshipped in a variety of denominations over the years which has given me the experience to meet with people where they are in their own spiritual experiences.

Contact

Phone: 407-760-2958

Website: Ps23soulcare@gmail.com

Email:

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: NO

Languages Spoken

English

Tammy Stenzel

Wheaton, IL, United States

At the very heart of spiritual direction is soul care, from one Christ-Follower to another, for the purpose of examining, strengthening...

About Me

At the very heart of spiritual direction is soul care, from one Christ-Follower to another, for the purpose of examining, strengthening and making more intimate one's relationship with God. The Spiritual Director, through the practice of holy listening, helps the Directee to pay attention to and discern the movement of the Holy Spirit in his/her daily life. The Director and Directee meet together in the presence of God, with the session being led by the Holy Spirit of God. As the companionship unfolds, the Director encourages and emboldens, invites and inquires rather than prescribes or gives advice. It is a time for the Directee to be fully heard, fully accepted, and fully loved.

The primary goal of spiritual direction is growth. Growth in surrender; growth in awareness; growth in trust; growth in one's sense of belovedness; growth in love of the Lord; growth in Christ-likeness and overall growth in spiritual and emotional maturity. In spiritual direction, we seek to bring who and where we really are into the light of God's love, mercy and grace to enable us to grow up into the fullness of the life, freedom, grace and Kingdom-usefulness Christ longs for us to have. Spiritual Direction is not the same as discipleship, although elements of this will at times be present. It is also not instruction, counseling, therapy or problem-solving per se. The goal is to grow closer to the Lord. Joining with another into the sacred places of the soul, being trusted with one's heart, one's secret longings, one's intimate struggles and spiritual victories are a privilege that warrants great care and humility. I commit myself, to the very best of my ability, to both. As Christians, we are all on a journey, a journey meant to be lived out in authentic, accountable community. Spiritual Direction is just one tool, albeit an important one, in support of that journey. I look forward to companioning with you.

I have an Advanced Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Moody Bible Institute, and over 10 years experience working with men and women in various ministries to grow closer to God. I also studied Old Testament at Wheaton College. In addition, I hold a Master of Science in Management Degree from Benedictine University and held various roles in healthcare administration for 30 years.

Contact

Phone: 630-588-1201 Ext. 345

Website: Stenzelclinical.com

Email:

Prefer Contact By: Call the office line or visit the website to schedule an appointment or to learn more.

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: YES

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English only

Specialties

Works with...

Men and Women of all ages

Expertise in...

Recovery

Lectio Divina

spiritual practices

overall spiritual formation

Kim Stewart

Columbia, MO, United States

Hello! Welcome. Almost five years ago I came to the ESDA website to explore finding my own Spiritual Director. I felt...

About Me

Hello! Welcome. Almost five years ago I came to the ESDA website to explore finding my own Spiritual Director. I felt uncertain about the process as I had only just discovered the gift of spiritual direction while attending a learning community for spiritual formation. As I prayed and scrolled, asking for the Spirit to give me grace to find a spiritual companion for my own journey, I connected with the director I have been meeting with since that time. After a few years I sensed an invitation myself to become a spiritual director. I have had many roles in my journey with Christ and within the church but this is how I most want to serve Jesus--to be a safe listening companion with others as they journey in their own life as Christ beloved.

I completed my training in spiritual direction through the Christos Center for Spiritual Formation, Tending the Holy program.

I am a lover of beauty and the outdoors, hiking and taking slow walks, photography, sharing meals with friends, travel and a strong cup of English tea. I have always loved creating safe places of welcome in our home whether it's for a meal, a cup of tea, soul conversations or playing games.

I have been married to my Darlin for 33 years and we have two becoming adult kids--which seems a little wild to say. We have lived most of our married life in a college town which has made it feel like the nations have been at our doorstep--we have many friends from around the world. We had the privilege of living in South Korea for two years which for us was too short. Our time there was significant and we are grateful for the experiences and friendships we made and that we still carry with us.

I would consider it a sacred honor to be a companion with you in whatever place you find yourself in your own spiritual journey--longing for more of God, discerning your next steps, challenges in your faith, or perhaps it's a little of all of the above. One of the greatest gifts to me in my own experience of spiritual direction is that of PRESENCE--having another present with me as I am present with God in my spiritual journey.

There are many ways to connect and experience God's presence through prayer. Practices such as Visio or Lectio Divina, silence and solitude, the Ignatian Exercises and nature walks are just a few ways that I enjoy exploring with directees as they seek to connect their whole lives to their belovedness.

I am available to meet in person, Facetime or via Zoom. I am open to planning small group retreats for church staff or women's groups.

If you would like to have an initial conversation to explore spiritual direction, please don't hesitate to connect.

The grace and peace of Christ be with you.

Contact

Phone: 5735296130 (cell)

Email:

Prefer Contact By: stewartfam4@gmail.com

Available For

In-person Direction: YES

Tele-Direction: YES

Group Direction: NO

Retreat Leading: YES

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

Works with...

church leaders

missionaries

college age

anyone wrestling with their spiritual journey and needs a safe place to be heard

middle life transitions

women leadership

Expertise in...

25 plus years experience in mentoring

support and leadership

experience with various spiritual practices

Ignatian Exercises

cross-cultural

retreats

cross cultural

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Shawn Smith

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Renée Smith

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Chrissy Smith

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Randa Smith

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Alison Smith

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Beth Snyder

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Marian Sorensen

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Maisie Sparks

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Nikole Sparks

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Molly Sparling

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Peter Spychalla

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Christine Stanfield

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Doreen Stelling

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Tammy Stenzel

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