Pastor · Bible teacher · author
A faith that doesn't just believe. It lives.
I'm Luann Riley. I ran from God as hard as I could, and my story didn't end there. Now I spend my days opening the Bible and telling anyone who'll listen what I'm learning: over coffee, in small groups, from the pulpit, and on the page.
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Growing Up
Faith Lessons from the Book of James
Seven weeks in the most practical book of the New Testament.
On the pulpit
Rebel. Runaway. Reject.
Luann speaks with the gentle authority of someone whose life went wrong until Jesus showed up. Her story reaches the ones who feel forgotten and worn out, calling them toward transparency, community, and hope.
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“Luann is a boy mom and a dog mom and even more a spiritual mom. She is a prophetic preacher and a compassionate teacher. She brings challenging wisdom wrapped in joyful encouragement. You will love her!”JD Walt
