AUTHOR • STORYTELLER • ENCOURAGER
Four books. One distinctive voice. Stories and reflections created to
inspire, uplift, and stay with you long after the final page.
FAITH AND COURAGE FOR THE WORKDAY
A Devotional for Women in the Workplace
A daily devotional created to guide, encourage, and strengthen women as they navigate workplace challenges. Its faith-centered reflections offer practical wisdom for meeting each professional lion’s den’ with courage and grace.
540 pages • Published March 7, 2017 • ISBN 978-0998502601
HOPE WHEN THE PATH IS HARD TO SEE
How God Spoke to Me in the Midst of Unexpected Tragedy Crippling Grief, and Sobering Disappointment
Written to encourage those grieving the loss of a child or loved one, this deeply personal book illuminates the flashes of God’s presence that can still be found amid tragedy, grief, and disappointment.
Second edition • 166 pages • Published May 1, 2017 – ISBN 978-0998502625
JOY, DIGNITY, AND CONNECTION
Nurturing the Soul Inside of Dementia
A compassionate guide for caregivers and families who love someone living with dementia. Arlener offers encouragement for honoring the soul, preserving dignity, nurturing connection, and finding moments of laughter along the challenging journey.
172 pages • Published May 27, 2021 • ISBN 978-0998502649
THE NEWEST RELEASE
Lessons in love, Lile, & Longevity
A candid, faith-rooted exploration of the lessons that move a relationship beyond the idea of marriage and into the everyday practice of lasting partnership, commitment, love, and longevity.
240 pages • Published June 23, 2026 • ISBN 978-0998502656
MEET THE AUTHOR
Arlener Steels-Povdras is an author who writes with HOPE. Her mantra is, “Jesus Is My Everything and My Enough!”
A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, who grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, Arlener writes to encourage women in the workplace, people grieving a loved one, dementia caregivers, and couples building lasting marriages.
Arlener serves as director of the Artis the Artist Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in memory of her son, Artis (AJ). Since 2012, the foundation has provided scholarships to students studying the arts. She also faithfully serves with Meet Me @ The Cross Ministries under the leadership of her husband of 30 years, Pastor L.A. Poydras.
A Senior Manager for an international software company, Arlener holds a B.A. in Accounting and an M.A. in General Business. She is an active community volunteer who enjoys sharing God’s Word, traveling, and writing.
