The author Dorothy Dickerson invites her readers to come along with her as she embarks on journeys that even she didnaEUR(tm)t know were going to take some surprising and shocking turns for the worst as she travelled along the way. The journeys traveled by the author started out as being fun and exciting, but then, she found herself traveling down dark and dreary pathways. Sometimes it seems like it was to the point of no return, and there was no way out. Abuse in forms of economic, physical, sexual, social, and emotional was all experienced during the authoraEUR(tm)s path. Have you ever stared death in the face and had no time to run or walk away from it? Well, the author has been there. Oh but, by the grace and mercy of God, she survived. The grace of God brought her back. Hallelujah! The author lived to tell her story, and she wanted everyone who feel hopeless in their situation to know that there is hope. Prayer works, and God does answer prayer. There is no fun in being scorned, abused, neglected, and abandoned. The author has experienced it all by the very persons who she thought who loved her the most. Due to the authoraEUR(tm)s experiences, she developed hatred in her heart to the point where she contemplated on hiring someone to commit a crime for her. The pressure of life had gotten so hard until the author had suicidal thoughts of self-harming and of killing herself. When the pressure of life seems to weigh you down, just look unto God who undoubtedly will bring you out. Please know there is victory in the midst of all your trials and tribulations, and you donaEUR(tm)t have to travel your journey alone. There is light at the end of the tunnel! There is peace in the valley! The author would like to invite you to try Jesus. Jesus is the answer to every situation!

Are you tired of living in defeat, letting life get the better of you? There is an answer there is a way and the greatest news is you can do it! David has discovered some keys to victorious living that work for anyone they are God made principals that will work in any situation.

There is no discrimination between cultures, education levels, positions, or wealth in God's eyes, and he will judge everyone according to his righteous standards. Despite all darkness, God will always break through, shining in the midst of every hidden secret behind the closed door. Ultimately, God holds each person accountable for their actions. There is no doubt that he holds the position of power and authority, as he is the only person with the perfect power, strength, and authority. In order for humanity to be in a proper position to achieve holiness, God has ordained the world to be under his full authority, and he has established its identity as righteousness leading to holiness. In the midst of darkness, God will reveal what seems to be hidden from view. It is important to note that the hierarchy does not indicate superiority or inferiority. Similarly, as each member of the Trinity contributes to the fullness of God, so too, within God's structures, each role is essential for the successful expression of his intimate relationship with humanity. There are edifices in the Bible that outline authority systems that influence the household, congregation, workplace, and earthly regime. According to Romans 13:1, the powers that be are appointed by God; there is no other power than God. In order for God's light to continue to manifest itself in the presence of the body of Christ on earth, I commend this petition. In his words and actions, Jesus exemplified all obedience; we should strive to emulate his example and follow in his footsteps. The Holy Spirit is the primary manifestation of God's presence on earth since Jesus is now seated at God's right hand. New covenant purposes include manifesting God's presence, giving signs of God's presence, and allowing yourself to continue to be a light, as he is light. People are encouraged to believe that God is near and that he is working through the church to fulfill his purposes and to bless them when the Holy Spirit works in various ways that can be perceived by believers and unbelievers. Jesus's expletive action on our behalf should force us to see it as an expression of his obedience. Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, exhorts believers to strive to maintain "a spirit of unity in the bond of peace among us all."

Christopher and Hilda Talley were living what they thought was the American dream. They had two beautiful and healthy daughters, a comfortable home, cars, clothes, food on the table, a wonderful faith community, and two terrific jobs they loved. They played at life just as hard as they worked for their lifestyle, traveling in the United States and to foreign lands as often as possible. But in 1999, that all came crashing down. Hilda went from a happy and healthy person to someone who struggles for every breath she takes, after an inadequately trained pesticide tech came into her office. Two minutes after he left, she was fighting for her life. The chemical permanently damaged her lungs and vocal cords and led to two debilitating diseases: reactive airways dysfunction syndrome and vocal cord dysfunction. Their family life changed instantly. In God in the Midst of Thorns, Christopher and Hilda share their story, a story intertwined with the testament of God’s love and the power of Christian community, as they began their journey of learning to live a new normal. The Talleys discuss how, in their struggle for understanding, they both found a new and deeper relationship with God.

Daily Walk to Joy in the Midst is a one-year devotional for women with a unique approach. Take an imaginary back packing trip over the Mountain of Gloom to the Lake of Still Waters with the author as she shares her true story of finding joy through God’s word despite tribulations raising her family. Sit by the campfire as Anne teaches God’s lessons empowering women to be strong and courageous. Make it your own through daily scriptures and journaling. A Daily Walk to Joy in the Midst is a call for God’s women to come out of discouragement and embrace life.

We have the blueprint for success in the bestseller of all times the Holy Bible. Our success is guaranteed through our association with the Sovereign Majesty of the Universe, Jehovah Jireh our Ultimate Provider! We are destined for greatness, geared for supremacy and earmarked for success because we are of royal lineage and therefore can petition the approval of Royalty, commission the support of angels and sanction the overflow of blessings by our obedience to the Word which promises blessings to all Believers who obey its precepts.

Every lesson, experience and obstacle that is part of life requires a person to make a critical decision that will shape his or her destiny. It is through those experiences that come from the lessons that life teaches and the obstacles that one must go through that defines truly where one's heart and purpose lies in this world. I wrote this book because I know how important decision making is in everyone's lives. There are people who like to make decisions such as finding the right career, the right person to marry, the right places to live and raise their children, even decisions that affect their overall dreams and goals. Each person was born with a purpose in this world. No one can exist in this life without one. God doesn't make any mistakes in who or what He creates. Therefore, because you are not a mistake and God created you with a purpose, you have every reason to tap into your abilities and capabilities to impact the world. If you are hungry to discover your true potential, passion and purpose in life, you will be an entirely different person after reading this book. You will have the mindset to accomplish every impossible dream and goal that many people thought you could never possibly attain.

Do you ever wonder why the Bible uses so many references to seeds, plants, and harvest? Or why the first home for humanity was a garden? Does the abundance of foliage all around us perhaps have some wisdom from our maker entwined within its roots? When we compare our lives to the life cycle of plants, we can see similarities that allow us to relate, and in that relationship, there is wisdom and answers. Our world is surrounded by plant life in various stages of their life cycle, from seed form to harvest. There's no mistake that God first created a garden and had us work the ground. God's garden is the world around us! When we sit in the garden, not only are we blessed by God's colorful artistry, but we find wisdom for how to live our lives in abundance, producing fruit for God's harvest. As you read this book, you will discover God's love, his plan, and his purpose for you as you compare yourself to the seed, sprout, leaves, flowers, fruit, and harvest. You will also learn from God's divine design as we study the storms and pests that may hinder growth and stall or completely stop a potential harvest. How can we be prepared to weather the storms in our life? Is there something to be learned from the plants that have survived through drought, storms, and pests? You do not have to be a farmer or gardener to enjoy this book because everything we discuss is all around you! If your thumb isn't even the faintest bit of green you can still gain great wisdom from this book. God does not call the qualified but qualifies the called and that is you! Believe it or not, you are valuable. You are important in God's massive design, and he wants your help with the harvest. This book dives deep into the promises of God and how he planted you specifically with a purpose to enact change in this world, whether big or small, it's all impactful and so are you. 2