Authors.
The people behind the daily devotional and the answers here.
Rev. David Gray
Rev. David Gray has been preaching the Gospel since age 15 and has over 40 years of ministry experience. As a father of 10 children and senior pastor, he combines biblical wisdom with real-life experience, helping believers discover the transforming power of worship. His teaching style blends theological depth with practical application, humor, and authentic storytelling.
Violet Brando
Violet Brando is a writer and Bible teacher based in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a degree in Theology from Belmont University and spent two years serving with a Christian nonprofit in Guatemala before returning to the US to pursue full-time ministry writing. When she's not studying Scripture or crafting devotionals, you'll find her hiking with her golden retriever, leading worship at her local church, or hunting for vintage books. Violet is passionate about making biblical truth accessible, practical, and relevant for everyday Christ-followers. She writes for Higher Praise on topics including faith and doubt, Christian living, and Scripture study.
David Dawson
Daily devotional writer at Higher PraiseDavid Dawson is a lifelong follower of Jesus who lives in Britain. He writes the Higher Praise daily devotional, short and honest reflections for starting the day with Scripture. His favorite verses are Psalm 23:4 and Isaiah 54:17.