Christian Writer Author: Filoiann Wiedenhoff
Location: California , United States
Email: filoiw@yahoo.com
Website: filoiann-wiedendoff.jpg


Christian Author Filoiann is...

A Woman after God's Own Heart. A Pastor's Wife.
Work at Home Mom. Woman's Biblical Counselor.
Bible Teacher. Writer. Columnist.

I am an ordinary woman who loves an extraordinary God. My desire is to be a woman after God's own heart and glorify His Name. I love spending time with God, family and friends. I have three passions: ministering, encouraging and writing and desire to use my gifts and passions to build up the body of Christ, encourage those who don't know Christ to draw near to Him and bless others.

Ministry History

In the last twenty years Filoiann has served in various ministries. She is one of the Founder's of "Samoan Youth for Christ" in San Diego, CA and served in Urban Ministries and Youth Ministries. Nine of the twenty years, she served as a counselor, including youth crisis counseling (1800HITHOME), outreach counseling and the last six years as a pastoral care woman’s biblical counselor.

She and her husband Daniel Wiedenhoff served at Horizon Park Chapel as leaders and overseers for eight years before they stepped out to start their own church plant. There she served as a Woman’s Ministry Overseer & Trainer, Bible Teacher and Woman's Counselor.

The last two and a half years she and her husband along with Pastor Richard Ferguson (Fergy)and his wife Gladys stepped out to start a church plant in an urban area of San Diego called City Heights and there Mid-City Christian Fellowship was born. The church is growing and they are being blessed.

I've Written . . .

How Do We Deal? - Dealing with Depression Spiritually Part I  
Christian Column  - Overcoming Struggles
Fiction: False
Christ in You, the Hope of Glory I don’t think that I could continue to write “How to Deal” articles without dealing with depression. I understand that no one wants to talk about this issue much less read about it but I felt I needed to address this for the simple fact that it is one of the most common issues world wide. I personally have experienced it and know plenty of peopl ... Read Christian Column

Introduction - People Of Purpose Column  
Christian Column  - Interview
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I am very excited to share my first "People of Purpose" interview. I will be posting interviews once a month from people who are making an impact in their community and abroad by fulfilling their God given purpose in Jesus name. These interviews will be coming from people who are involved in a community ministry, organization or foundation who are definitely touching the lives of others us ... Read Christian Column

People of Purpose - People Making an Impact in Their Community and Abroad - Tricia Goyer  
Christian Column  - Interview
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Filoiann: Welcome Tricia and thank you so much for doing this interview with me. First, please tell us a little about your self? Tricia: From Tricia’s website: Tricia Goyer is the author of twelve books including From Dust and Ashes, My Life UnScripted, and the children's book, 10 Minutes to Showtime. She won Historical Novel of the Year in 2005 and 2006 f ... Read Christian Column

Centerpieces  
Christian Column  - Christianity
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"You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. - Matthew 5:14-16 NKJV Do you ever notice when you see a centerpiece on a dining table ... Read Christian Column

How Do We Deal? - New Year Of Change  
Christian Column  - Overcoming Struggles
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Upon entering a new year I ponder on the prior year and remember the good and the bad but most importantly I try to examine whether or not I have grown spiritually over the last twelve months or have I stayed stagnant in my walk with God or worse digressed. I do this every year to remind myself that no matter how long I have been a born again Christian, I still have much to learn and new growth w ... Read Christian Column

People of Purpose - People Making an Impact in Their Community and Abroad - Pastor Julius Maina Mbayachi  
Christian Column  - Interview
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Filoiann: Welcome Pastor Julius and thank you for doing this interview with me. Please tell us a little about your self? Pastor Julius: I am Pastor Julius Maina Mbayachi from Kenya, Africa. I was born in 1968 and married to one wife by name of Pamella Malesi Maina and we have six children and the first three are boys and the last three are girls. We have ... Read Christian Column

How Do We Deal? - Dealing With Busyness  
Christian Column  - Overcoming Struggles
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"Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus'* feet and heard His word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, "Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me." And Jesus* ans ... Read Christian Column

How Do We Deal? - Dealing with Discouragement  
Christian Column  - Encouragement
Fiction: False
“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6 NKJV Do you want to hear something funny? I started writing this article, “Dealing with Discouragement”, several months ago and every time I began working on it, I would get discouraged and want to ... Read Christian Column

People of Purpose - People Making an Impact in Their Community and Abroad - Michelle Brown of He Reigns Ministry  
Christian Column  - Interview
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Filoiann: Welcome Michelle Brown and thank you for taking the time to do this interview. First, please tell us a little about your self? Michelle: I am a single mom with four children ages 7 (Kennedy), 9 (Teylan), 16 (Audreanna), and 18 (Evan). I am the founder of HE Reigns Ministries in Harrisburg, PA. I am a woman of God who loves the Lord. God had blesse ... Read Christian Column

A Special Tribute to Mothers  
Christian Article  - Holidays
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“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58- NKJV Paying tribute to mothers is an understatement and I say this with the utmost respect. There is no amount of money in the entire world that could pay moms for all they do and what they are worth. We are chefs, h ... Read Christian Article

How Do We Deal? - Dealing With Anger  
Christian Column  - Overcoming Struggles
Fiction: False
Dealing with Anger "In your anger do not sin" Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Ephesians 4:26-28 The definition of anger is; an intense emotional state or feeling that is induced by displeasure. Anger is an emotion that we are born with. There isn’t anyone in the world that doesn’t experience anger. Even new born babie ... Read Christian Column

People of Purpose - People Making an Impact in Their Community and Abroad - Donna Partow  
Christian Column  - Interview
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Filoiann: Welcome Donna and thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to do this interview with me. Donna is a well known published author of several books such as; “Becoming the Woman God Wants Me to Be”, “Becoming the Woman I Want to Be” and “Becoming a Vessel God Can Use”, among many others. She also ministers abroad in foreign countries to share the love o ... Read Christian Column

How Do We Deal? - Filoi’s Getaway with God  
Christian Column  - Overcoming Struggles
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Recently I took a few days off to get away with God before our family went on vacation this summer. I’ve been feeling tired and worn out lately from doing much serving and in need of more sitting at the Lord’s feet. I felt it was important for me to regroup and get refreshed for my own sanity and for my families too. Not to mention also our church family. My husband kindly paid two nights ... Read Christian Column

For Unto Us a Child is Born  
Christian Article  - Holidays
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Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; NKJV In chapter 8, of Isaiah a prophetess gives birth to a son and God declares through him gloom, darkness and utter ruin to all who are given into familiar spirits, wickedness and also to those who set themselves up against God’s people and the throne of David. Isaiah 8:3-4 “Then I went to the prophetess, and she conceived ... Read Christian Article

How Do We Deal - Are We There Yet?  
Christian Column  - Overcoming Struggles
Fiction: False
Hebrews 4:11 Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, NKJV Some of my favorite childhood memories were taking road trips to visit family and friends. I still remember the long drives (so I thought) from Sacramento to San Francisco. Along the way, as young people do – my brothers and I would ask over and over the same exact question, “Are we there yet?” If I would have known then ... Read Christian Column

People of Purpose Interview with Thelma Wells  
Christian Interview  - Inspirational
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Filoiann: For starters, please read Thelma’s amazing biography: From times of singing in a dark closet to the founding of a national women’s mentoring ministry, Thelma Wells' life has been a courageous journey of faith. Thelma grew up to become a trailblazer for black women, a prominent international speaker and author, and a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. As a student at No ... Read Christian Interview

How Do We Deal? - Under the Shadow of His Wings  
Christian Column  - Overcoming Struggles
Fiction: False
Psalm 9:9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. This is a powerful promise and one to meditate on and memorize to be written on the tablets of our hearts and minds. The beauty of this passage is in the word, “Refuge”. In the Webster dictionary and bible dictionaries the word refuge means; a shelter and protection from danger or distress. Wha ... Read Christian Column

How Do We Deal? - What Does it Mean to Deny Self?  
Christian Column  - Overcoming Struggles
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Matthew 16:24-25 Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. In Matthew 16; 24-25, Jesus is telling his disciples what they must do to follow him. What is interesting about this statement is that his disciples have been following him for some time. They saw Jesus heal the sick, bring sight to the blind an ... Read Christian Column

Real Life of a Pastor’s Wife – How I Met my Husband/Pastor  
Christian Column  - Christian Living
Fiction: False
In my last article I shared about how I came to know Jesus Christ. In this article I want to share how I met my husband. It’s important for people to understand that in most case scenarios women marry the man not the pastor. In my case I did just that. This is a story I love to share with others and especially single Christian women who are waiting on the Lord to provide a godly husband. W ... Read Christian Column

The Real Life of a Pastor’s Wife - Who Me?  
Christian Column  - Encouragement
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Who would have thought that God, in His all knowing and all surpassing power, had a plan for me to be married to a pastor. If you knew me twenty five years ago you probably would have thought the exact opposite and would have said, “No Way! Not her…” I want to introduce myself by sharing with you how I came to know Jesus Christ. Apart from Him I can do nothing. I remember back as a young t ... Read Christian Column

Real Life of a Pastor’s Wife - The Vow  
Christian Column  - Christian Living
Fiction: False
My desire in sharing these personal real life stories with you is to hopefully help encourage or minister to someone who can relate and need to know that pastor’s wives and leaders are ordinary people who have an extraordinary God. Apart from Him we can do nothing but we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. I shared in my last article how I met my husband and in this article I ... Read Christian Column

The Real Life of a Pastors Wife – Well Worth It!  
Christian Column  - Christian Living
Fiction: False
Honestly, I am technically a newbie when it comes to being a pastor’s wife. This month it will be eight years. Wow! Time flies when you are having fun. I say that facetiously. What people don’t see on the outside are all the late nights and early mornings our faces are on the floor praying, tears, sacrifice and at times the pain pastors and their wives go through. Some pastors’ wives hav ... Read Christian Column

The Real Life of a Pastors Wife – Expectations  
Christian Column  - Christian Living
Fiction: False
One of the hardest lessons I have learned as a pastor’s wife was the invisible but true reality of having expectations. Expectations that come from the outside such as; family members, church members and friends but also from the inside; the internal expectations one puts on themselves. I’m not sure which one is more harmful but I can assure you from my own experience, they both can be very dama ... Read Christian Column

The Real Life of a Pastors Wife – Expectations  
Christian Column  - Encouragement
Fiction: False
One of the hardest lessons I have learned as a pastors wife was the invisible but true reality of having expectations. Expectations that come from the outside such as; family members, church members and friends but also from the inside; the internal expectations one puts on themselves. I’m not sure which one is more harmful but I can assure you from my own experience, they both can be very damag ... Read Christian Column

The Real Life of a Pastors Wife – God’s Sovereignty in the Midst of Suffering  
Christian Column  - Encouragement
Fiction: False
In this position, I have experienced the attacks of spiritual warfare as well as the chastening of the Lord. In either scenario whether it be pruning or opposition it can be very painful at the time and part of that healing process is learning and understanding the sovereignty of God. I believe God is God and I am not and everything He allows in my life is filtered through His loving hands. ... Read Christian Column

The Real Life of a Pastors Wife – Healing and Forgiveness  
Christian Column  - Christian Living
Fiction: False
In my last article I shared about being wounded and also the need for healing. I have learned over the years that in order to move forward we need to forgive. Forgiveness is one of the most important elements in the healing process. In fact I will be so bold as to say that without forgiveness there is no full and complete healing. There are times we may put on a façade that everything is okay ... Read Christian Column


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