- Stormie Omartian
Stormie Omartian (born "Stormie Sherk") is an American Christian author. She is the wife of
Michael Omartian , with whom she recorded several musical albums before she launched her writing career. She also appeared in several amateur theatrical productions in theCalifornia area, and appeared later in nationwide television shows, before her marriage.Her writings
The strength and transparency of Omartian’s message has driven her books to the top of bestselling lists and earned many prestigious awards. More than eight million copies of her five Christian-oriented books "The Power of a Praying® Wife", "The Power of a Praying® Parent", "The Power of a Praying® Husband", "The Power of a Praying® Woman", and "The Power of Praying™Together" have been sold, and the collection has spun off more than 40 ancillary and licensed products.
In May 2002, "The Power of a Praying® Wife" broke a 21-year industry record by claiming the number one spot on the CBA Marketplace bestsellers list for 27 consecutive months. It has stayed on the bestsellers list for over 5 years. In 1998, it was named a Gold Medallion Finalist and in 2001, 2002, and 2003, for an unprecedented three years in a row, it was named a finalist for The Charles “Kip” Jordan Christian Book of the Year Award.
In addition to spending 32 consecutive months on the CBA Marketplace bestsellers list, reaching the number one position, The Power of a Praying® Husband was honored in 2002 with a Gold Medallion Award. Omartian’s other bestselling books are "Stormie", "Just Enough Light for the Step I’m On", and her latest book, "The Prayer That Changes EverythingTM".
In "The Prayer That Changes Everything,™" Omartian passionately inspires people to look beyond themselves, their circumstances, and their needs so that they may experience the amazing things that take place when prayers of praise are offered. She encourages men and women to praise God during times of difficulty, sorrow, fear, abundance, and joy as a first reaction rather than a last resort. Sharing personal stories, practical principles, and biblical truths, Omartian offers step-by-step instruction on how to develop a consistent attitude of praise, worship, and thanksgiving to God.
Omartian and her husband have written hundreds of songs, including the Christian musical "Child of the Promise". They released a collection of praise and worship hymns, "The Prayer that Changes Everything" (released by "Integrity Music"). This CD is a beautiful collection of familiar worship songs plus original music by the Omartians. The music was arranged and produced by Michael. Stormie wrote, "Michael has written some of the most beautiful music I have ever heard on this CD. It makes me cry every time I listen to it because I sense the Spirit of the Lord in it."
The Omartians have been married for 30 years. They are the parents of three grown children.
Biographical notes
As a young singer, dancer, and actress, Stormie appeared on
The Dean Martin Show ,The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour , The Mac Davis Show, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, and many other variety shows. She also sang backup forGlen Campbell ,Neil Diamond ,Ray Charles ,The Imperials , and other well-known artists. ComedianSteve Martin reveals in his autobiography "Born Standing Up" (pp. 63-65), that he and Omartian had a relationship in the 1960s.Bibliography
*The power of a praying wife, Eugene, Or. : Harvest House, 1997.
*The power of a praying woman, Eugene, Or. : Harvest House Publishers, ©2002.
*The power of praying together, by Stormie Omartian with Jack W Hayford
*Praying God's will for your lifeExternal links
* [http://www.stormieomartian.com StormieOmartian.com]
References
Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.
