QueenDeborah believes God has blessed, anointed, and appointed her to write this second book; and it pertains to the mercy of God! How merciful God has been to her! Out of the relationships, QueenDeborah asked God, "Why am I writing books about this one?" The response was...there was only a step between me and death. (I Samuel 20:3) QueenDeborah truly does not know where she would be if God did not choose to have mercy on her! An epiphany God gave QueenDeborah was, "It's one thing for God to get and have one's attention, but when you have God's attention, that's a totally different case!" I have God's attention! "Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy" (Psalm 33:18). QueenDeborah is hoping for the mercy of God! One thing God showed QueenDeborah is that whoever has your heart has you! The word heart has two other words--h(ear)t and (hear)t! So whoever has you has your heart and therefore has your ear to hear whatever they say! It is time now to hear what God has to say! He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches (Revelations 3:22). So as you snap out of it, ask, look for, and expect the mercy of God! I said, Lord, be merciful unto me: heal my soul, for I have sinned against thee (Psalm 41:4). But thou, O Lord, be merciful unto me, and raise me up (v. 10). By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me (v. 11). God is a merciful God! Thou shalt arise and have mercy upon Zion [QueenDeborah]: for the time to favour her, yea the set time is come (Psalm 102:13 KJV).

Art and writings by Surrealist painters and poets from a wide range of countries.

Reproduction of the original: The Works of John Dryden by Walter Scott

Born to Be By: Jim Hill Born to a poverty-stricken Black family, Jim Hill’s memoir recounts his life as a child and his journey to break out of the ghetto. An inspiring tale of strength and resilience, Hill, now seventy-five, depicts a life of ups and downs and his passion for life leading him to success. Now seventy-five years old, Hill can say he has never worked a day in his life, and attributes that happiness to finding joy and meaning in his careers. His story is one of hope, a symbol to others in poverty that success and a better life is possible, no matter how far the odds are stacked against you.

Amina was born in Dubai in the 1970s. As a child, Amina was brutally beaten by her father. As she came of age, she was cruelly discriminated against in favor of her brothers. But as a woman she nonetheless persisted in her love for her family, which was at the center of her life. Managing to connect her father with life-saving medical attention at a time when he was dangerously close to death, she subsequently witnessed what appeared to be a miracle. Her grateful father became a famous businessman and a fervently devout Muslim. Delighted with his apparent change of heart, Amina felt as though her loyalty had been rewarded. Sadly for her and for many other people, she couldn't have been more mistaken. She soon discovered that her father was, in fact, a gangster, hiding behind the shield of religion. This true tale is more than a disturbing account of hypocrisy, corruption, and betrayal. Thanks to Amina's 14-year-old daughter, Maha, who skillfully brings her story to life in these pages, it is also an inspiring testament to the power of speaking the truth, of bringing meaning to suffering, and of discovering what truly matters in this life.