Books

According to the National Center for Mental Health Promotion & Youth Violence Prevention, many tragedies begin with a childhood traumatic event:

• Over 60% of adults report experiencing abuse or other difficult family circumstances during childhood.
• Over 30% of children in the United States witness or experience a traumatic event BEFORE turning 4.

It is even said that one treatment for ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) in children is talk therapy. Well, how befitting!

“The Disregarded Voice of a Child” encourages talk therapy. It is a 6-book series that promotes open dialogue among elementary-aged children and their mothers. The book topics were derived from discussions held with children who have either experienced some form of physical/emotional abuse or the communication and emotion between the child and parent was misunderstood. These books (also referred to as The Mommy Series”) are written in the voice and from the perspective of the child, while speaking to the mother. lonely or would just like a little more comfort as we all have grown up with a comforting toy. The intent of these books, are to encourage our youth to confide in the parent/guardian at an early age and establish a relationship now, before facing the peer pressures of life that are so often acquainted with bullying in higher educational schools. They are also designed to promote open dialogue.

Every book concludes with an adult summary and a biblical scripture supporting the book’s subject. Additionally, every cover and every page, of all 6 books contain an illustration of a blue teddy bear. The purpose of the bear is to provide comfort or a bedtime companion.

“The Mommy Series” is set to target childcare centers, Christian elementary schools, foster home/adoption agencies, children hospitals, libraries, parents/guardians, and concerned adults.

A contemporary Christian-centered plan for releasing women from yesterday’s mistakes to show them the value in themselves today, and a hope-filled tomorrow.

In this step-by-step guide, Author Kimberly Lock leads women out of the spiritual and emotional wilderness into a place of strength and self-confidence.

Sharing her own personal experiences and those of others, Lock gives readers, both single and married, a plan grounded in the ageless wisdom of the Bible, yet geared toward the issues and pitfalls of modern-day life. Timely topics she covers include:

• Commitment: Being responsible and conducting yourself appropriately in word and deed.
• Parenting: How to act as a role model and thus train children to value life, respect themselves and others and trust in the Lord.
• Honoring Vows: Working at your marriage even through difficult times, yet recognizing a dangerous situation and learning how to get out of it safely and permanently.

Virtuous assessments at the end of each chapter give readers assignments lasting 12 weeks–the optimum amount of time to turn a habit into a behavior. Sprinkled throughout are biblical quotations that lead readers to see that by believing and trusting in God, they shall find ultimate salvation and never have to walk life’s path alone.

Kimberly L. Lock assists her husband, Pastor Marlon Lock in the business aspects of the Unity Gospel House of Prayer (UGHOP) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In addition, she is a speaker, blogger – with weekly devotions published through her own devotional mobile phone app, soloist in the choir, devoted mother of 5.

A witty, wise and contemporary Christian-centered plan for releasing ourselves from our biggest enemy: Ourselves. The author takes us on a journey necessary to moving forward in relationships, business and spiritual growth. It is time to have a heart-to-heart conversation with ourselves.

In this narrative, author Kimberly R. Lock leads people from all walks of life out of the dangerous world created in their minds, and out of the spiritual and emotional wilderness into a place of strength and self-confidence. While planning to release her children’s series, geared towards a conversation amongst a child who desires to be heard and a mother balancing life, a since of urgency was impressed upon the author to write a book that focuses more or spiritual mind renewal. Although the title for Shut up and Sit Down…was given towards the end of 2015, the birthing process began late 2016.

Sharing her own personal experiences, Kimberly gives readers a vivid picture of how the flesh and spirit are in constant war with one another, with the objective of the flesh being to destroy us.

Timely topics include: Commitment: Being responsible and conducting yourself appropriately in word and deed. Clarity: The difference between your flesh and the flesh. Imagery: A vivid depiction of who God is, Jesus is, and who we are in them.

Assessments at the end of key chapters give readers various assignments to evaluate their motives and if they align with the principles of God. Sprinkled throughout are biblical quotations that lead readers to see that by believing and trusting in God, they shall find ultimate salvation and should never walk life’s path alone.

REROUTED takes us on a journey of life with God as our navigation system. Often times when the voice connected to the GPS system tells us that we are being: “rerouted,” there is a since of uneasiness and anxiety that sets in. “Will I make it on time? How much longer is the delay?” We simply have no choice but to move forward with the selected detour route. This book offers an introspective look at the process of detours during the reconstruction of our lives, which often lead to beautiful destinations much more enjoyable and rewarding than the original route we intended – by following God’s direction. He is our global positioning system.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Eric Rainey is a Husband, Dad, Minister, Author, Mentor, and Freelance Writer. Through his trials and tribulations, Eric has an unique ability to bring to life his past struggles, and help men who have lived in adverse conditions escape their past and birth their future. His commitment to be who GOD called him to be has set a fire in his soul to see men of any color, or race set free and delivered from sin.

To connect with author, visit Author Eric Rainey on Facebook and Instagram

BROKEN BEAUTY: Inside the Stained Glass Window is a spiritual motivating book filled with testimonies of Author McKinley’s life story, principles and Godly wisdom. Author McKinley combines heart-to-heart inspiration that brings healing and deliverance to those who have been hurt, lost, and broken. The main purpose of this book is for people to have a divine connection with God through prayer and faith. At the age of six, she was placed in a foster home. She was abused by her foster mom by being forced to sleep in a dog cage. At the age of seven she was returned to the Children’s Home. Author McKinley was adopted at the age of nine. The abuse and trauma she experienced as a young girl caused her voice to be silenced, but not any longer.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

SHEILA MCKINLEY is first, the daughter and servant of Jesus Christ then a mother of 2 sons, Corey and Reginald and one daughter Shar’Dae, 6 grands and 2 great grands and countless spiritual sons and daughters. She is a renowned prayer warrior who possesses a prayer life that has led her to a divine connection with God and she carries an inestimable level of faith that is uncommon to the world. Her prayer ministry reaches to people all over the world. She is a woman who does not like titles but just likes to be known as Tee Tee Sheila because she feels what she prays and do for others in secret she will be blessed openly. This once silent voice is silent no more.

For more about the author visit: www.tetesheila.com

Have you ever said, “Something told me,” but you are not sure what that “Something” is?

God is closer to us than we often realize, assisting us with His loving grace.

Believers encounter many forces at work causing their flesh to scream louder than God’s voice. A real-life tactic from the enemy plugging your Spiritual ear from hearing that one critical voice that speaks directly to your heart. Some theologians will declare that God does not speak anymore, even though the Bible offers proof otherwise. In this tactical literary work, you will go on a Spiritual searching journey, as the author explores giants she encountered throughout life causing her to go spiritually deaf. As you read, begin to recognize and annihilate the same deafening giants in your life…before it’s too late.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kara Lock-Harris holds a master’s degree in Business with an emphasis in International Business from Lakeland College in Sheboygan, WI. Kara Harris is a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She serves diligently at her church as a Minister, Sunday School teacher, praise and worship singer, and choir member.

Julie uses vivid depictions and creative angles to lead the reader in a conversation with his or her heart that could bring about internal healing. Not confessing to be an expert, but simply by wearing her “heart” on her sleeve, Julie speaks candid about her life in a creative and unique way. She is able to translate some of the simplest things in life into what reads like a scene from a movie.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Julie S. Duncan is an author, motivational speaker, caregiver and educator whose life experiences qualify her to speak passionately about being an overcomer in many walks of life. Julie is the only daughter of four children born to Eva and Gordon Duncan.

Currently she is the biggest cheerleader and mom to her three children. From a young girl until now Julie has always taken advantage of opportunities in acting, singing, and writing. Julie plays a huge role in many children as well as adult lives she comes into contact with and promotes positive attitudes, self-esteem, growth and self-love.

To connect with author, visit Author Julie Duncan on Facebook and Instagram

This book’s intent is to inspire, encourage, and motivate you to stay in faith. It is He that has made us and not we ourselves Psalms 103 (KIV). You are like a priceless diamond. Activate your faith and watch preparation meet opportunity which equals results. You have a purposeful life for His glory. Learn to accept things unchangeable, change the things we can and the wisdom to know the difference. You were detailed, and custom made by design. Now go live your purpose driven life that awaits you

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Eva Duncan shares her tremendous journey of faith through hardships and struggles with her listening audience. She is uniquely qualified to write this narrative because it has been a long-awaited story trapped inside her heart waiting for a release date. Eva has been allowed the opportunity to share words with each of you that will leave and impact of long-lasting victories to countless people in the world. She herself only has walked a mile in her shoes. Many of you will hear the echo of these relatable heartfelt words of inspiration. As an advocate with a voice of triumph, willing to share familiar and similar situations that you may have encountered, Eva Duncan describes the voice of the silent cry, waiting to be heard.

To connect with author, visit Author Eva Duncan on Instagram or on Facebook