Annie Ashcraft Looks into the Dark

Ruth was listed as a 1976 OUTSTANDING WOMAN OF AMERICA.

She holds a Masters Degree in journalism from Wheaton College and has been a Contributing Editor for Today's Christian Woman, Editor of Partnership Magazine, and Senior Editor at Campus Life magazine. Ruth is the author of ten books including Have We Really Come a Long Way?, Longing for Love, A Tribute to Moms (with daughter, Jori Senter), Beyond Safe Places, The Guilt Free Book for Pastor's Wives, and Seasons of Friendship.

Senter is a regular columnist for The Christian Reader. Her articles have appeared in publications such as Discipleship Journal, Decision, Moody Magazine, LEADERSHIP, Christianity Today, and Focus on the Family. She has also co-hosted the TV series "Adventures in Learning" and is a popular public speaker.

Annie Ashcraft Looks Into the Dark is Ruth's first foray into children's fiction. Based on her childhood in the rural cotton fields of Alabama, Annie Ashcraft teaches children the importance of facing their fears.

Ruth recently returned from spending a year in Seoul, South Korea. Her husband, Mark, vice-president of Trinity International University of Deerfield, Illinois, has been setting up a training school for Asian Rim pastors.

When not living abroad, Ruth and Mark make their home in Illinois. They have two grown children who are also writers.