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Kyndal loves St. Patrick''s Day. She gets rewarded every year with chocolate gold coins for showing kindness to others. But where are the chocolate gold coins coming from? It can''t be leprechauns. Or can it? When Kyndal wakes up in a strange room, she begins a journey of discovering what life is like as a leprechaun, while learning about the power of kindness. Kyndal''s Dream Adventure: Becoming A Leprechaun inspires children to embrace kind acts in any and every situation, as well as the importance of belief, especially in the face of the impossible. Kyndal Parker lives with her mother, father, and twin brothers. She is the oldest of three children. When Kyndal is not reading or writing new stories you can find her spending time with her family and friends, swimming, or playing games. Kyndal was inspired to write her own book after writing a school assignment in third grade and receiving "author of the month" recognition at school. Kyndal hopes this book encourages others to share kindness and make the world a more compassionate place. She wants to inspire other children to follow their dreams and believe in the impossible, no matter their age or circumstance.

Wonderful Me is story about two brothers, Jared and Brendan who have two different perspectives about Autism. Jared is on the Autism spectrum and Brendan, his younger brother is not on the spectrum. It is a snapshot of how a family deals with this their "normal".

Victory in the Valley is a very personable book of poetry that helped me through some of my darkest moments. When there was a loss of a loved one, financial and health issues or those times I just did not feel that God was with me. I felt out of the ark of safety and alone. It''s easy to glorify God when things are going well. But can you acknowledge Him when faced with shattered dreams and broken promise? As I pour out in this book allow it to minister to the broken parts of you so that healing can begin. Shunda Johnson is a native of Cincinnati, Oh. She is an instrument used by God to touch the hearts of those who need encouragement. She is called upon for poetry readings at events to shed light and give hope. Her first book of poetry "Be Encouraged" provides comfort to readers. She has been published in Praise magazine, as well as several famous poet''s anthologies. She was a Diamond Homer Award nominee for her poem titled "Where I Live." The story she tells through her poetry leaves the reader uplifted and aware that God loves them. Shunda loves to teach, motivate and empower others. She is the mother of four and nana of three. Her favorite scripture is Romans 8:1 because the world can call you guilty but the blood of Jesus sets you free.

The reason you are interested in this book is either because you have experienced childhood trauma or want to help someone who has. This is not a book to read but a journey to complete. I didn''t write it to help you understand childhood trauma but to help you do something about it. More is shared about the solution to trauma rather than the problem.The workbook is designed to help you identify your trauma and make sure you are processing it biblically. You will be surprised at how God''s Word will apply directly to the personal areas of your life. I called this a workbook for a reason. It takes work to admit and face your negativity, fantasies, bitterness, anger, doubt, self-pity, and self-centeredness.Overcoming the effects of childhood trauma are possible as you trust in the promises of God and properly apply his wisdom to your life. Rick is on staff with Pacific Youth Correctional Ministries and has been working with troubled youth since 1981. He is an ordained minister and certified correctional chaplain. Each week he conducts church services, bible studies, and one on one counseling sessions at three probation facilities and provides aftercare within the community.

Slain in the Spirit takes you on a personal journey of one woman''s experience of developing a deeper relationship with her Heavenly Father through the work of the Holy Spirit in her life. Sylvia describes in detail her fears of the concept of being slain in the Spirit and how her life was changed as a result of an encounter with God that will leave the reader searching for a more in-depth relationship with their creator and will equip you with the tools necessary for living a fulfilled life in His presence. Sylvia uses her creative writing talents to draw you into each story and demonstrates a keen ability to make you feel a part of the adventure while adding vivid details to create a storyline that is easy to follow. You will pick up on her sense of humor quickly and will even find yourself laughing throughout the book. At the same time there is a certain reality that keeps you wanting for more. This book will remind you that it is not about falling down, but getting up! Enjoy! As a child Sylvia had several dreams for her future modeling, nursing and writing, although there were few opportunities for blacks back in the 40''s and 50''s. After high school Sylvia married the love of her life Charles Hall. During the 70''s Sylvia was hired as a school community liaison to help resolve racial tensions. At age 45 having raised eight children, seven sons and one daughter she decided to go to nursing school. As we well know life is filled with many challenges, her mother developed severe cardiac problems and her son, actor Kevin Peter Hall (Predator & Predator 2 and Harry and the Hendersons) was diagnosed with AIDS. Her time was spent traveling back and forth from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles. After her son and mother died she hit an emotional and spiritual low. It was then, she drew upon her love for writing to express her wide range of emotions. It was her faith in God and her desire to share with others that inspired her to write this book.

Transparency is the key to growth, I truly believe. From a young girl, I dreamt of being all I knew GOD called me to be. Life came and almost trampled over me. Without a chance to rest (it seems) blow after blow, the enemy continually tries to take me out! With God leading me down his path of righteousness, I am determined to remain planted, steadfast, and unmovable to cause Heaven to respond on my as well as all people of GOD''S behalf. With prayer, fasting, reading and studying the MATCHLESS word of GOD, it is with GOD that I will overcome each and every wicked plot and scheme of the enemy! I truly believe it is my sovereign duty and that I have been charged by GOD to help encourage, uplift, and motivate others to press past any adversity from the adversary. Moreover, to propel forward toward the destiny GOD has chosen for each of us! Andrea Morrow is a strong believer that with GOD all things are possible, you just have to believe! Born in Seaford, Delaware having lived in various states due to parents being military, Andrea has traveled all over the world, including Paris, France to study abroad. Andrea began her journey and spiritual walk at Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Bridgeville, DE where her Grandmother made sure she was raised before the LORD! With a passion to serve, Andrea has several licenses in the medical field and is in school to become a Doctor to help others both mentally and physically while trusting GOD to the fullest capacity. Through much prayer, Andrea has been inspired to begin to pour out what the ruach breath of GOD has poured into her, her story. Compelled to beat the odds, Andrea started to write to aspire others to live! Whatever writing utensil GOD gives you, make your mark bold and legible in the earth!

The greatest love story ever told began in the Garden of Eden. A holy God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) created Adam and Eve in His own image, yet Adam and Eve disobeyed and sinned against Him. Sin destroyed their relationship with God; therefore, they could no longer live in God''s presence. Today, sin continues to cause a divide between God and the people He created, stopping us from living a fulfilled life that has meaning and purpose. Thankfully, God has an answer and I pray you find encouragement, hope and God''s blueprint for salvation in the pages of this book. The wages of sin is death and sin must be paid for. Either God must pay, or we must pay; no third person can pay for our sin. In His blueprint, God pays the penalty for our sin through Jesus Christ and returns holiness to our spirit, mind and body so we can again live and enjoy God''s presence. This great love story begins in Genesis and concludes in the book of the Revelation as man re-enters God''s presence. Join me and countless others on this journey and experience God''s Blueprint for Salvation. Fred Parker Baker graduated from Mount Olive University, Mount Olive, NC and Columbia International University, Columbia, SC. In 1978, he and his family relocated to the island of Palawan in the Republic of the Philippines as missionaries. Serving as the Philippine Field Director, he co-founded Palawan Bible College for training pastors and church planters. In 1991, Fred and his family returned to the U.S. where he pastored Roberts Grove Original Free Will Baptist (OFWB) Church at Spivey''s Corner, NC for 22 years. He also served the OFWB denomination in many roles, including two terms as president of the OFWB Convention. Retiring in 2013, Rev. Baker continues to serve his God as an interim pastor to churches in need. He enjoys reading, researching, writing, teaching, playing with his eight grandchildren and being Linda''s handyman.

I once read that Aristotle asserted that poetry was more important than history. With that premise, Camille Calls is a book of poetry about a generation during the years of a foreign war. One of the actors on this stage says, "Poems shine new light on what we thought we knew."In a way this book is dedicated to that generation, though I am only one voice of that generation and my characters on the stages of this book number only a few.In another sense this book is dedicated to you, you who read this book, who hear sounds and songs of Pacific and Hawai''i and a submarine, who dream of a plunge into Pacific surf, who smell rain and ocean and plumeiria, who read and listen.When people listen, they open hearts and souls to whoever is calling. So, listen, because Camille calls. The author was raised and educated in Hawai"i, and has lived in California for 50 years. Most importantly, his high school years and college years were spent in the 1960''s, a decade of war and peace, faith and religion, human rights, environmental consciousness, and love. Married in 1968, the author and wife have 6 children and 5 grandchildren. The author is inspired by the spirit of Hawai''i, as described by the Reverend Akaka in 1959, "When a people or person live in the spirit of aloha, they live in the spirit of God."

ΓÇó Dr. Dorothy is straightforward in providing a concise story that is deeply emotional about a single abused mother raising four daughters. Readers will appreciate the author''s ability to condense such an impactful story so effectively.ΓÇó Despite the very real moments of disappointments, followed by grief throughout the account story events, there are encounters during the author''s intersections, which may also be termed, crossroads during her journey to define and fulfill her destiny. The book was entitled "Divine Interceptions," because It is a great narrative that frames consistently the uplifting and encouraging intersections of life, that always point to God, working out these events during, even in the difficult seasons for her good. This enlightened tone is a benefit to the story overall and will likely resonate with most readers.ΓÇó The individual scenes and characters that appear in the book are brought to life with grounded and vibrant descriptions, allowing the readers to follow the author''s adventure and victorious ending. A native of Winchester, KY, Rev. Winfred and Margie (Knowles) Smith parent''s of Dr. Dorothy Smith-Hubbard were Southern Baptist leaders of the Consolidated Baptist Convention. Dr. Dorothy was a middle child of her five siblings and has always been an advocate for the dis-franchised and dis-advantaged. Graduate from the Asbury Theological Seminary (MACL and MACM) Master Degree(s)., Oral Roberts University (ORU) A Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Care and Counseling). Founder and President of Branches Inc., 501 c(3) non-profit Leadership Organization and Smith-Hubbard Bible Institute to train Leaders through collaboration with ORU. Author of the book entitled: "Reducing Anxiety of Persons Practicing Pastoral Care" ( a Interpathic Training manual) United Methodist South-District Local Pastor and Church of God Community Chaplain, Houston, TX. Website: DoctorDorothy.org

In the life-giving arms of God, healing is not only possible-it is His desire for your future. The road to restoration may seem long and arduous, but God is more than able to take you to where you need to be.In Rebuilding Nehemiah: A Journey Back to Wholeness, author Joe Buck explores God''s plan for your complete healing, addressing the three aspects of human health-physical, mental, and spiritual-all through the perspective of Nehemiah''s miraculous story in a new and relevant way. Through the inspiring biblical account of Nehemiah rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem, you will gain fresh insight into the transformational restoration that defines your life when you surrender your broken self to God.With a powerful parallel to the story of Nehemiah, Buck shares his own personal health journey after experiencing a horrible car accident while biking one day. After suffering profound injuries, which required three surgeries and months of rehabilitation, Buck learned firsthand the undeniable truth that God is the only answer to true and lasting healing.Discover incredible ways to reignite your faith in God as you call on Him for your healing, as well as practical methods of promoting your own wellbeing. In Rebuilding Nehemiah, Buck includes a beneficial health program of his own development called Exerceo Divina, which has shown a statistically significant improvement in diagnostic health.Buck invites you to begin a spiritual adventure of health, wellness, and renewal that will educate, encourage, and challenge you as you deepen your relationship with Christ. As you embrace God''s divine purpose for your own healing, Rebuilding Nehemiah will embolden you in the pursuit of holistic health-body, mind, and soul. A native of Savannah, GA, Joe graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and served the Navy in the Indian Ocean, Mississippi, Spain, Jacksonville, FL, and Guam. He received his doctorate from Asbury Theological Seminary, focusing on improving clergy health, serving local churches in Georgia for 17 years, including traditional churches and a church plant. Joe is married to his wife, Lindsey, and they have two children-Hannah and Joseph-and a Goldendoodle named Tallulah who loves to run with her daddy. Joe is an accomplished triathlete and marathoner, completing the Boston, New York City, and Chicago Marathons.

This labor of love is a revelation of Gods promise and provision which declares He will never leave you alone. During seasons of brokenness when you feel all alone, and God is all you have-God will be all you need. I pray this endeavor will help you to trust the God you love.Be Blessed Beloved You are truly Loved!Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake. Deuteronomy 31:6 (NCV) Chereda Hardaway- Dalton is a born-again Christian who can''t ever recall not knowing or loving God. She grew up in a home that was not faith-based by any means; however, as a little girl, Chereda was already conscious of Jesus and His Love for her.

Following the Cloud is the true story of a woman whose life was full of amazing and unbelievable interactions with the supernatural world. Reading this book will take you back to life in a small, southern Ohio village in the 1950''s, and then on to growing up through the turbulent 60''s, with stories of major and minor healings, rescues performed by angels, and help given by the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It is the story of a registered nurse (RN) who had to rely on the still, small voice she heard to save the life of a mother and her baby, and of many other episodes of supernatural help given to her so that she could care for others.She didn''t walk on water, but she did see the winds and the waves, and even tornados, obey the voice of God. Whether or not you believe in supernatural grace and guidance, you will enjoy the kindness and dedication in these fascinating stories. Rebecca Joy was born in Southern Ohio in 1953. Her first item published was a poem written in high school and published in the school newspaper. After spending a year at Marion College in Marion, Indiana, she graduated from The Christ Hospital School of Nursing in 1975, and worked in numerous hospitals and in-patient home care. In 2008 she left patient care to work for insurance companies using her medical expertise to interpret client records. In 2019, she retired from nursing and now lives in Strafford, Missouri. Her family and friends consider her to be a champion pie baker.

The angel of the Lord, appeared to Queen''s grandmother while she was yet in her mother''s womb and said. "Name her Queen Esther" and it was done. Widow of the Late Bishop Samuel McCormick, she is mother of six daughters, grandmother of twelve, and great grandmother of five; daughter of the late Bishop Solomon, Sr., and Rev Minnie Lee Williams. She is a graduate of Dillard High School and Brown Institute of Broadcasting of Fort Lauderdale, Fl. Later, she received a Bachelor''s Theology, International Seminary Plymouth, Florida; Honorary Doctorate of Divinity, Undenominational Bible Institute, James City, North Carolina; Masters of Biblical Studies and Doctorate of Ministry, Logos Graduate School, Jacksonville, Florida. In addition to continuing her education, she was an active participant in political and civic organizations including but not limited to the PTA at her children''s school, the Urban League, Operation Big Vote, and Kiwanis; and served as President of CUSH (Churches United to Stop HIV).Her extensive broadcast ministry began in the mid 1970''s until 2015, included radio stations WEXY, WRBD, WAVS, Broward County and WIYD, Palatka Florida; WGEN T.V. Miami, Florida, "FEEDING THE FLOCK". She is Apostle/Founder and Ordained Bishop of New Birth House of Prayer for All People. Founder and President of Compassionate Hearts and Serving Hands, non-profit in Broward County; Juveniles Achieving Goals and Women of Potency; Co-founder, with her late husband Bishop Samuel McCormick, South Florida Gospel Quartet Convention. Other attributes are Author, The Elect Lady in Ministry Now revised 2017, ELECT LADY IN MINISTRY NOW; recording Artist, CD, "You Gotta Do What You Gotta Do," "No Greater Love," "Jesus on the Main Line," and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." Her life-long singing ministry is an integral part of her preaching and healing ministry.Having labored in the ministry for over 60 years, committed to the cause, Dr. McCormick''s vision remains to advance the kingdom by winning souls and feeding the flock of God. She currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with her family.

The children thought the answer to this question was simple. Who didn''t know their own name? So, they began to call them out when asked. However, a special visitor taught them that Father God had much more to say about who they really are. He declared the truth about their identity that was rooted in God''s big love for them. Discover who God says you are!

Crazy Doesn''t Just Disappear...Not long ago, my husband was talking with our son on the phone. He was using the speakerphone. I heard my son ask, "What is Mom up to?" His reply? "Working on seven steps to get your sh** together." Well, that''s one way to describe the NdestructibleΓäó 7 R.E.N.E.W.A.L. process outlined in this book!When my son was in elementary school, there were times when he made the usual mistakes that kids make. Sometimes when this happened, his father would ask him what was wrong. His downtrodden yet responsible reply: "I got off the railroad tracks."We all get off track at times in our lives. We all have experienced wrecks, gotten broken down, and have had clean-up to do. NdestructibleΓäó 7 gives us those key foundational targets that can help us improve ourselves and our situations.The theory behind NdestructibleΓäó 7 is: "If we change, things will change!" Our seven targets equip us for life''s battles ahead.My hope is that you will protect yourself better, recover from anything life throws at you, and be better equipped to fight for yourself and those around you. NdestructibleΓäó 7 is a gift to you so you can "armor up" and optimize the coming chapters of your life.Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. - Isaiah 40:30-31 Dr. Doster, a Clinical Psychologist, is founder and owner of mentalRenewal, LLC. She has also been an Associate Staff Psychologist with Doctor on Demand telemental health service since 2015 - serving throughout Georgia and International Services. Additionally, she is a consulting psychologist in the area of corporate mental wellness with GoPivot Solutions, Atlanta, GA.She is the author of Rock Solid Parenting. Raised in Colorado, she appreciated adventures such as 4-H, rodeo, cattle drives, and basketball. Now, she is thrilled when doing outdoor recreation, especially camping and attending college sports. Her greatest blessings have come from being a Christian, wife, mom, and most recently mother-in-law.

Matthew 5:14-16You are a light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heavenEven when the storm comes in full force, and it is very, very dark, and there is no source to light your candle, you are still an ambassador of Christ. How do you light your candle when you are totally empty of all your strength, numb and hurting? "How, Lord, how?" you cry out! The Eternal Light is your source, Jesus is your source. Cry out and ask the Holy Spirit to fill you with his Power, Love and Sound Mind. (2Tim. 1:7)"Are you ready, with your candle lit, to bring home those you love? We are called, not only to cleanse ourselves, but to bring the "Good News" to all the nations. Our families are the hardest and most difficult challenge of all. Does your love have a limit?" Karen Bode, a mother, grandmother, international bestselling author, speaker, teacher, and mentor, graduated with a degree in psychology and a Master''s in Education. Ever since her retirement in 2019, she moved to Florida to serve the Lord full time. In her retirement, she has been helping in the development of a small village school in Uganda, serving over two hundred children, while completing her second book, which was written while serving in Uganda. She also helps another missionary in Kenya, and serves on an intercessory prayer team, inner healing team, and children''s ministry in her local church when in Florida. She can be contacted at KarenBode.faith

"Leave it in the past", I tell my daughters, "The past can mold and shape us, but it should not consume us." What shakes our faith? Who walks with us? This is the story of the important things and people in my life who have helped make me who I am today as a wife, mother, and daughter. Come journey with me through my experiences through the valleys and mountains. I have walked with God, away from God, and many times had to surrender to God and let him take control. I have learned how that time flashes as a blink of the eye and prayer is the only way to climb from the valley to the mountaintop. If I can give to you one thing it is this book of encouragement. That is what I hope I have accomplished through the writing of this book. I want to encourage you, the reader. I want you to see that everyone has struggles. It''s how we handle those struggles that really count.What time is it for you right now? Embrace it. It is but a steppingstone in the molding and shaping of our lives. Do you find yourself in the valleys or on the mountaintops? Wherever it may be, God is there. As Tracy Dartt wrote in his song, "The God on the mountain is still God in the valley." It doesn''t matter where you are, God is there to carry you. I am Amanda Baker Seal. I am a preacher''s kid of ten years. I love music and writing. I was inspired to write when I started to see others struggle with some of the same things I do. I wrote this book to help others.

This book is about the Lord and how we find that we as people and believers are more alike than we are not. There are so many ways that we as people differ and more ways we are alike. We all are made in the image of God. God gives me the Titles and shows me where to study and research for my books, my third book He gave me dreams and visions, all my life I have dreamed and He gave me Visions. He told me to put it in a book. So my third book is Dreams and Visions. I love to share God's Holy Word and Love with all my brothers and sisters in Christ. The Lord's Inspiration gives me hope to give to others, we are in the "Last days" we had better be ready! Please read and study with me. My prayer is that everyone will want to know The God we serve better and seek His face. These are the "Last days" we have better be ready. I, Evangelist Mary A. Lucas was born in Detroit Michigan. My Mother and Father have gone to glory, but my family, brother, sister and the rest of my family still live there. I have 1 Son and 1 daughter. I also have lots of grandchildren and lots of great grandchildren, they still live in Detroit. I started writing years ago in high school. Writing my feelings in my diary then I just stop. Later on the job one day the Lord said write your testimony and I said "now" the Lord said yes. I started writing again and I couldn't stop, so I said I have found my niche. I love writing, I have written 3 books and this is my fourth book. I'm an Evangelist in the written Word of God, a student of the Word; the written instruction of God how to live in this world.

What would Jesus' response be to the socialists' political power grab with election fraud or to their culture manipulation with critical race theory? Early American ministers not only recognized Christ in the prophets and apostles, but their sermons proclaimed That Other Jesus for the protection of religious liberties that were foundational to all American freedoms. These motivational sermons against tyranny have been censored for decades. Did we think our freedoms were forever secure? That other Jesus motivates serious rethinking of our spirituality and its application to America's problems with the family, education, politics and the government's tyrannical overreach in personal liberties. Today, as massive election fraud evidence grows, many remain disengaged to protect their vote or their freedoms. Thus illegal/tyrannical political power is not fully contested. After Hitler gained full power, the sleeping German Church later regretted their missed opportunities. Is the American Church asleep to their Deitrich Bonhoeffer's or Christ's warnings? It's time for another Great Awakening! Will Christians self-examine, repent and fully obey Christ as revealed in both Old and New Testaments as it pertains to all of life or will state-induced fear defeat and control us? Finding phantom voters and churches repeating the same mistakes under Hitler inspired That Other Jesus. What's at stake? Not just church closures, but extreme future abuses against Christians who forget That Other Jesus who is the truth that will set us free. While serving the U.S. Space Force as a technical consultant at Headquarters Space Operations Command, Jerry received a Military & Aerospace cybersecurity seminar advertisement. One class was titled, "Why we'll never keep the bad guys out." This added to his collection of electronic voting machine fraud evidence. His personal experience of finding phantom voters in Colorado and seeing the American Church repeating the German Church's mistakes under Hitler, inspired him to write That Other Jesus with biblical action plans for today's Church.

"I Know Cool Things God Can Do" is a great Christian Children's Poetry book for children to learn and memorize scenarios from The Bible. My name is Joe Garber (Mr. JoE) and I am a Sunday school teacher thriving to become a pastor, writer and Christian counsel for children with the goal of teaching children The Gospel, Bible stories and biblical morality and life principles. After surviving a very traumatic childhood, I want to help kids who suffer from trauma to find hope in Jesus as I have found. My full name is Joseph Kenneth Garber. My friends call me Joe and the children I work with and for call me Mr. JoE. I've had a very traumatic childhood which caused me to have a passion to help children who suffer from trauma and abuse to find hope in Jesus as I have found and to teach all children The Gospel, Biblical morality and life principles. God has given me the gift to write poetry and I'm using that gift to write books.

This book explores the source of masculine traits and their evolution from God's original purpose, through Satan's corruption, and to the world's exploitation. To ensure procreation, God designed man with an insatiable appetite for sex. For males to be the protector and provider as He intended, God made them stronger and competitive. To be the leader of the family, God gave him the rational and intellectual traits to be problem solvers. However since the fall of man, Satan and his systems of the world have exploited these traits to satisfy man's sinful nature. These traits have become silent and deadly sins which begin with lust, greed and pride. Silent because these sins are in the mind, where no one knows but the sinner, God, and maybe a consenting partner. Deadly because eternity in hell is a potential consequence; and man's mind alone is his greatest obstacle. Pride can easily convince the mind that these sins are harmless and victimless. In addition, the world condones and in many cases celebrates them. The book exposes Satan's lies, tricks and deceptions, and shows why his strategy presents a special challenge to the sinful nature of man's masculinity. Finally, the book will explore spiritual weapons such as God's special kind of love available to help overcome this challenge. Marshall Isler was born in Kinston, NC and grew up in the AMEZ church. After graduating from college and marriage in Washington DC, he became a Lutheran in the early 60's. In the late 90's He moved to Fayetteville and joined an evangelical church. Isler has had over sixty years of personal experience as a Christian man dealing with the subject matter; and participating in many men groups in his community and the churches he attended. He and his wife, Verna, reside in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Marshall is a retired navy commander. He holds a BS in Engineering from Howard University and a master's degree from George Washington University. He is also a graduate of the Program for Management Development at the Harvard Business School. He has been a Congressional Fellow and a HUD Community Builder Fellow.

This book is written for inmates and family members incarcerated to give them hope that there is a future. It is organized with the mother writing her experience and the father's letters to his son along with Noah who was incarcerated writing a few comments. Noah's mom and dad and family members experienced incarceration in our lives very unexpectedly. We observed in our experience the loneliness of many inmates with no family members visiting. There seemed to be a sense of abandonment and the unknown of what to expect. The main reason for writing this book is to express a sense of community among families incarcerated. Only with God could we begin to grow with this experience and acceptance of the future for all our family members. This book is nonfiction, this really happened to us.