Discovering how God performed miracles in the lives of the Lawings as they served Him in Nevada through Mission Service Corp can help readers recognize His hand in their lives. (Social Issues)

Have you ever looked forward to something with such excitement and anticipation that it completely consumed you? You thought about it constantly during the day, dreamed about it at night, and talked about it incessantly. You could hardly wait for it to occur. You couldn't eat. You couldn't sleep. You paced the floor, hoping time would pass quickly; but the hands on the clock seemed to have stopped. Finally the waiting was over! Your heart was pounding. Your body was shaking. And then it was there! And it was a dud! A disappointment! A disaster! Not at all what you had been anxiously awaiting. Now you are no longer filled with excitement and anticipation; you are devastated and deeply depressed! Every day, everywhere, children and youth are devastated and deeply depressed over the disappointment of their "it." And there are a multitude of "its" for them ... parents; siblings; extended family; friends; enemies; rivals; bullies; peer pressure; relationships with the opposite sex; responsibilities; school; health, including disorders; money; and on and on and on. What ways do they find to cope with their depression? Sadly, most often through inappropriate behaviors toward themselves and others; addictions to drugs, alcohol, and sex; eating disorders; and attempts to commit suicide. Because of the seriousness of these issues, Ima Pea was written. Through Ima's adventures and the interactive study guide, children and youth will be introduced to the greatest truth and joy, who changes lives now and forever!

“A comedic story that will leave fans clamoring for more.” —ReShonda Tate Billingsley An inspiring, devilishly funny tale of hope, secrets—and hard-knock faith that can make the most impossible situations right... For Sister Betty, the marriage proposal from trustee Freddie Noel is a once-in-a-lifetime surprise blessing. Unfortunately, she knows the chances of having a peaceful ceremony in their beloved Crossing Over Sanctuary Church are slim to none. But she’s armed with enough sense and scripture to keep contentious church busybodies from sowing even more chaos amid the congregation—until a rehearsal disaster and an unexpected secret causes Freddie to break off the engagement without explanation... While this no-nonsense prayer warrior needs all the holy backup she can get, her pastor, Reverend Leotis Tom, is desperately dodging temptation as two women compete to become his First Lady. With her happiness, the church’s future, and Tom’s sanity on the line, Sister Betty will need to kick some spiritual butt, take names—and fight for some major soul-saving miracles. “A wonderful romp that will have wide appeal to both sinners and saints.” —Library Journal “Walker shines...with her usual inspirational, knee-slapping style.” —Publishers Weekly on Don’t Blame the Devil

Religion is the most dreadful and influential force on earth. Contrary to assertions made by some individuals and group of individuals, every human person on earth is religious. Practically, from historical past to this present day, religion has a link to most of the problems and issues in our world. There is no distance you could go to exit the extent and power of religion. It goes with you wherever you go, because it is an inherent nature of man. Religion is present in your everyday communal life and association. It infuses itself into legal, social and economic activities that define our daily living. Thankfully, I was able to escape from the grip and the power of religion by taking time out to know the real me and my purpose on earth. This book will provide you with the pragmatic solutions to overcome the inherent nature of religion in you and take on a new nature that will provide you with the sense of joy, peace and personal relationship with your God.

This author's biography is an ongoing account of abuse, rape, and torment. It is written with a provocative tool of undercurrents that substantiate how generational curses are formed. The factual scenario of family disgruntling bears witness to the "learned behavior" that causes extreme anxiety and emotional torment. This story is not about revenge or judgment. It is simply a chronicle to give readers a comparative view of themselves and their families with imminent clarity. Although the original purpose of this book was to share "deep" secrets with the author's children, the crux of these secrets had already influenced too many circumstances and characteristics of her progeny. Repeated family behavior had developed into curses that were passed from generation to generation. If relationships are your enemy, and you have somehow moved from one abusive relationship to another, you will learn "why" you continue to enter these same types of relationships. If your body is twisted due to bitterness and unforgiveness, you will learn how attitude promotes pain. If you are haunted by shadows of your past, this book may help you understand and deal with your emotions. No one is exempt from some type of family transference. Emotional effects may go unnoticed by others, although they alter our lives and usually require resolution. There is a heavily populated audience of esoteric families who are crying out everywhere because they have been hurt. If you have experienced abuse, Ima's biography may be difficult to read. Humor and faith are both excellent coping skills to help deal with the dark side. This book contains enough tincture (an admixture of humor) to help cope with emotions as readers experience the heaviness of this story. Laughter is the morphine that will numb your pain until your resolution comes.

Do you remember Alex? If you walked with her before, I believe you do. Alex is growing and maturing into a beautiful soul yet remains a young lady whose heart is sorely tested. She knows that healing may lie on the back side of tomorrow, but to get there, she has to pass through today. And that passage is not always easy. Walk along with her and be part of her life as she establishes new relationships that will help to guide her on her way. - Learn from her as she grows and matures - Share her grief, struggles, and challenges - Feel her despair and lonely heartache - Engage and laugh with her humor - Applaud her accomplishments - Be encouraged by her faith Yes, come and join Alex again and share the days of a precious soul that will never lose sight of the fact that Love may hurt, that love may grow