Cheryl Crofoot Knapp

Cheryl Crofoot Knapp is passionate about using life experiences to encourage others. She is a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, speaker, author, blogger, and Mrs. Minnesota-America 1996. With grace and humor, she was a primary caregiver and life manager for her parents through their battles with Alzheimer's. She is an intentional speaker, author and blogger—sharing God's grace in the storms, and affirming caregivers for those with a terminal disease that they aren't alone in wondering if life can return to a place of peace. Caregiving taught her about gains and losses, discovering courage within herself, and the importance of having love and support from those around her. She lost her dad to Alzheimer's in 2010 and her mom to it in 2016. She says, "The dust continues to settle, and the plumb line is set to a new normal." Her book, "Undefeated Innocence: How God Helped My Parents and Me Navigate the Alzheimer's Journey," combines personal and humorous anecdotes with Biblical truths to share His hope and encouragement to caregivers, and includes factual information and research about dementia and caregiving. Cheryl challenges caregivers to find God's calling and to know that His grace is always sufficient. Cheryl believes that those who have been through much are called to give much. She encourages readers to find passionate patience, look for life's collateral beauty, and recognize that it's okay to store toothpaste in an underwear drawer. She and her husband are members of First Baptist Church of Mountain Home (Arkansas). She participates in Walks to End Alzheimer's and has served in Bible study, worship, evangelism, and prison ministries. She founded Regifted Grace Ministry and shares her contagious faith at conferences, retreats, banquets, and churches, as well as on television and radio interviews. Her devotions are currently featured on Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN.com).