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AfterMath: "Something that results or follows from an event, especially one of a disastrous or unfortunate nature." (Dictionary.com) "The AfterMath: Life After" is chocked full of personal tell-all stories that will captivate you, even if you have never had a direct experience with the situations presented. There is a colorful backstory that led to each woman's "AfterMath", facing issues related to abortion, loss, identity crisis, divorce, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, co-parenting, rape, molestation, young motherhood, and addiction. In life, we all go through trials and tribulations. These raw, jaw-dropping stories of perseverance and strength are sure to take you on an emotional journey. However, by the end, you will embrace your own strength, courage, and better understanding of not only your own personal battles but also those of the "next woman". Come. Enter the personal space of 10 women-Benita Spinner, Kimora Lee, Latoyia Kirton, Marcella D. Moore, Mechel Glass, Mishia Bee, Nakia Walters, Natanya Braswell, Shavonne Bowman, and Tatiauna Morgan-who are brave enough to boldly tell their truths and encourage you to face "The AfterMath" of your situations. Their storms no longer define them, and they pray you will be emboldened to no longer allow the storms of life to define you!

"Reflections: I Wish I'd Known" is an anthology that details astonishing and transparent testimonies of 15 amazing women, each with their own compelling testimony. From rape, molestation, physical and mental abuse, sexual harassment, bullying, and more, these women have faced various trials but did not allow their circumstances to define their future. After having gone through their individual and unique valley experiences, they now reflect back on those things they wish they had known WHILE going through. Today, they can attest to defying the odds stacked against them-some since before birth-and go on to express how they became powerful, strong women of God. "Reflections: I Wish I'd Known" is bursting at the seams with hope and encouragement for women and young women in various stages of life. Be Empowered! The co-authors made it through, and you can, too!

What is it about your appearance that makes society so uncomfortable? How is this personally affecting you?We are living in an era where vocalization about other people's appearances is becoming increasingly obnoxious. This elephant in the room makes its ugly presence known from places of higher authority all the way to families and elementary schools. People battle depression, take drastic measures to mask self-esteem issues, suffer from bullying, complete suicide, or lose their lives at the hands of hate-filled people because of how they look.UNAPOLOGETICALLY Gray was born out of frustration, healing, and growth from negative reactions Traci experienced about her hair color. Take a journey with her as she learned to be an UNAPOLOGETIC model in her natural transition of life in the midst of her critics-even to this day.This book is a must-read for those who are wounded with internal and external abusive beliefs or project their destructive views and behaviors on others without thought to their impact. UNAPOLOGETICALLY Gray is simply a book of reminders to maintain a sense of wellness, create better boundaries, and command an atmosphere of dignity for all in the midst of social mishaps.

From Best Selling Author, Felicia C. Lucas, The Bounce Back: Triumphant Stories of Resiliency and Perseverance is an amazing anthology of inspirational complications about women who have experienced heart-touching adversities in life. Through their resiliency and faith in God, their personal testimonies are a testament to the reader that you can, indeed, BOUNCE BACK!

Many people are realizing they don't have to become a vegan to eat and enjoy plant-based food. According to the National Institute of Health, one of the safest ways to eliminate or trim excess weight, lower blood pressure, prevent diabetes, reduce cancer rates, etc., is by adopting a plant-based diet. A plant-based diet includes grains, nuts, fruits, vegetables, and legumes. Making plant-based meals may seem daunting-but it doesn't have to be! "Kale Yeah! It's STILL Good (Volume 2)" is a cookbook that makes plant-based eating exciting and shows you how to make delicious, mouth-watering meals you and your family can enjoy. This cookbook comes with over 50 recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as testimonials from individuals who have or are making the transition to a plant-based lifestyle under the guidance of Dr. Brenda "The Fairy Godmother of Food" Bradley. As an added BONUS, Dr. Bradley has included in this cookbook a "7-Day Kick Start Detox Program" that can assist you with flushing out harmful toxins to recharge and reset your body with the nutrients needed for optimal health. This detox program includes both food and juice and comes with recipes.

Have you ever thought about where your family came from? Have you considered questions such as, "Why are there different skin tones?" or "Why are there common professions such as farmers and crafters?" Many others are into the medical and scientific fields, while several women are beautiful weavers and possess other artistic skills. Perhaps-just perhaps-ancestry has played a part in those professions and skills and offers answers! Talli is an 11-year-old boy who is about to discover a surprise about his ancestry. Maybe some of those answers will be revealed to him! Enjoy the story and share with your children as you and they are inspired to explore your family's ancestral roots!

Aun recuerdo el dia que me hice cristiana! Han sido mas de cincuenta anos, pero cada vez que miro atras, me siento llena de gratitud hacia Dios y hacia la persona que El uso para alcanzarme. Como fue que me hice cristiana? Alguien compartio conmigo el amor de Dios, y yo respondi poniendo mi fe en Jesuscristo, y dejame decirte que el amor de Dios es maraviloso! La fe en Jesus me ha dado seguridad del perdon de mis pecados y seguridad de la vida eterna en el cielo despues de la muerte. Tambien me ha dado paz en esta vida y una mejor comprension de la era en la que vivimos. Ahora vivo esperando el regreso de Jesus en cualquier dia, al vivir mi vida diariamente. Por medio de este libro, te invito a poner tu fe en Jesus, y a comenzar a vivir verdaderamente, con seguridad. Quien sabe, tal vez algun dia seamos vecinos en el cielo, con tu mansion al lado de la mia! Toma esa decision hoy, porque el tiempo se esta acabando!

You Are a Gift is a tool that can be used to assist teen girls with their transitions from childhood to young adulthood and beyond. Topics presented include: self-esteem, fear, friendship, dating, peer-pressure, and more. Each chapter is written with the "teen experience" in mind. With applicable biblical passages, personal reflections from the author, affirmations, and hands-on activities, each chapter encourages the reader to LOVE herself, BELIEVE in herself, and to LIVE a life deserving of the QUEEN she is-just as God intended. You Are a Gift is an excellent resource for not only teens but also parents, schools, and churches to provide young ladies with an honest and matter-of-fact way to build and KEEP relationships for a lifetime!

Heartbreak. Toxic relationships. Failure. Sexual assault. Loss.How do you remain joyful in the face of life's adversities? How do you find the strength to withstand the enemy's attacks?Meet Mishia Bee, Fatima, Jasmine Talisha, Chavon, JessMarie, and Jasmine H.-the smiling faces of "Behind the Smile."This jaw-dropping, page-turning anthology is filled with a variety of relatable emotions. You are sure to cringe and cry-and then celebrate! As you read, you will connect with women who bravely and transparently share their collective truths: Life's most chaotic moments now serve a greater purpose!It has been said, "You never know what someone is going through." In this eye-opening novella, there are no holds barred. You will walk the walk with each of the women as they pour into your spirit just a snippet of the horrifying tales of their lives. By the end, each story will empower you to be STRONGER and MORE COURAGEOUS than your "yesterday."

"Lifting the Weight" is an anthology composed of triumphant celebrations over tragedy while encouraging you to trust your own process. It is a privilege to introduce to you experts who poured from their lives and are now depositing sustaining stories for your journey forward. With transparency and integrity, they share the weight they carried for years and the system used to lift that weight - physical, mental, and emotional weights that they were able to remove from their lives. These stories are not just raw and relatable; they equip you with tools you can reference for your journey and get results!

Food can be a weapon for the body or against the body. During "The 21-Day Vegan Challenge", each author explored and experienced the healthy benefits of the plant-based lifestyle. This anthology-I Feel Good- is a compilation of real-life testimonies from people who used food as medicine. Throughout each chapter, you will find stories of strength, determination, and sacrifices that you or someone you may know can identify with. Everyone who shared their stories here have two common denominators: They allowed food to be their medicine, and now THEY FEEL GOOD! Read their inspiring stories and discover how you, too, can create a much healthier lifestyle...regardless of your current status.

How often have you considered your importance to God? If He watches over a little sparrow, be assured He will watch over you.NO ONE is too insignificant to receive His divine love and protection through life's storms.The message from the hymn "His Eye Is on the Sparrow"

For many generations, stories have been an expression of thought, culture, and entertainment. From folklores to tales shared under the moonlight, one thing rings true: Stories show us where we've been, tell us where we are, and point us to paths uncharted. The 'single story' is often used to depict an incomplete narrative or stereotype. Nonetheless, the author commends it as a powerful prototype which can trigger life-changing conversations. "The Power of a Single Story" is a compendium of short stories guaranteed to keep you glued to its pages. It will evoke familiar emotions as you find yourself in these raw stories of faith and despair, family and betrayal, love and forgiveness.

"Party of One" focuses on the wisdom gained from one woman's journey to find acceptance and peace while living life as a single Christian. As a single Christian, life can be frustrating, worrisome, and confusing when we do not understand how God desires to work in our lives to fulfill His purposes while we are single. The foundational principle of this book is that responding to being single in negative ways shows that we are ill-prepared for godly relationships, much less godly marriages. Learning how to live the 'single life' the way GOD intends brings peace and contentment because life is not "put on hold" while waiting for that special someone. What we learn here is that God has a life full of purpose, joy, grace, and love in store for everyone - to include single Christian women AND men. The principles penned in this book are biblically-based and communicated humbly from the author's own experiences and faith journey. The author communicates with conviction as one who has "been there, done that". When diligently and prayerfully practiced, the insights shared will help single Christians avoid the pitfalls of being a Christian single in a secular world.

WHO IS GOD? GOD is the FATHER. GOD is the SON. GOD is the HOLY GHOST. GOD is self-existing in three divine persons but united in one Godhead. GOD is from everlasting to everlasting. None came before Him and none will come after Him. GOD is Alpha and Omega; the beginning and the ending. GOD is simultaneously the past, present, and future. GOD is Omnipotent, Omniscient, and Omnipresent. "Blessed Trinity" shares with the reader-whether a new believer, seasoned believer, or non-believer in Christ-the truth about GOD'S unconditional love for ALL. We are the apple of His eye! From the First Adam and how his sin in the Garden of Eden affected the entire human race to the "HERO" we now have in the Only Begotten Son Jesus Christ-the One who came to save us from the certainty of death because of our sins-"Blessed Trinity" gets to the "meat of the matter" by chronicling both Old and New Testament biblical events that prove: GOD IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND FOREVER!

Toni Tells It Like It Is! In "Straight Up From the Tea Cup", Author Toni Dupree prompts you to take a closer look inside yourself to get to the "Tea of the Matter". If you desire to have great things come your way, being able to recognize greatness begins with YOU. Toni speaks to THAT person; the GREAT person that may be resting in a dormant state just waiting for you to rise out of mediocrity. As you read, questions may arise such as: What makes me interesting to others? What am I doing that attracts a particular type of person? Why don't I feel good about a specific situation? That type of self-reflection is a key element as it relates to the purpose of "Straight Up From the Tea Cup". Toni lays it all on the line, all in an effort to IGNITE the "FIYA" in you to begin a dialogue with yourself that will evoke a deeper understanding of, well...YOURSELF! Toni Tells It Like It Is...and YOU can, too!

"From the Garden into Eternity" tells of mankind's fall from God's grace beginning in the Garden of Eden, all the way through to one's individual choice: Will eternity be spent in Heaven with God or Hell with Satan?As a result of sin, mankind suffered a loss of close fellowship with God-but do not fret! The relationship can be restored in this life right into the next! God does not, however, force anyone into a relationship with Him. We are free to choose Him or the alternative: Satan.This book, fully-supported by Bible verses, helps you determine where you are in this journey called "life". Rest assured that God loves you and longs to give you eternal life in Heaven with Him, but you must first repent and place your faith in Jesus Christ. If you have never taken that step, please don't wait any longer. The alternative eternity-which will be by default-will be dreadful.Call on Jesus today!Start the relationship that guarantees your eternity in Heaven with God!

Jesus is coming back - and soon! That knowledge should motivate all Christians to live with expectation and accountability in mind. Are you a new Christian with a desire to grow in your faith? Are you a mature Christian looking for ways to encourage and mentor a new Christian? Written in an easy-to-read and understand format, this book is an excellent resource for you! The compilation of articles contained herein cover the basics of Christian living to include: prayer, Bible reading, fellowship with other believers, and evangelism - and all topics are provided with supporting Scripture. "Living for Jesus Until He Returns" calls the Church to godly-living and soul-winning in anticipation of the Master's return!

Between a gold-digging crackhead mother and a father who was so consumed with his own issues that he ignored the signs of abuse, Raven and Kelis are ready-made statistics. Despite their struggles, Raven tries to stand strong, keeping her faith in God and refusing to give up on herself. Kelis struggles with her faith and falls into the street life as she continuously runs from the Lord. Facing grave danger and runnning out of chances, Kelis faces the choice of continuing to dance with the devil or turn to God-her only hope for surviving in the streets. Can Raven serve as an instrument of God and change not only her life, but those of her sister and other non-believers?

"You just do it. You force yourself to get up. You force yourself to put one foot before the other, and darn it, you refuse to let it get to you. You fight. You cry. You curse. Then, you go about the business of living. That's how I've done it. There's no other way." ~ Elizabeth Taylor Most of us will experience choices, events, and "Life After..." experiences that may throw us off track. In one way or another, they will definitely impact us for the rest of our lives. "Shifts" happen. They teach us lessons, make us stronger, and give us a deeper sense of self. We may want to bury our heads in the sand and stop in our tracks as if these life situations aren't happening to us. We try to numb ourselves from the pain and reality of the situation. Eventually, we have to face life head-on and make a decision to move past "it". This book represents a compilation of some of the trials and tribulations that have occurred in our lives. Somewhere in the pages, it is our hope that you will find the courage and inspiration to keep going. After experiencing unplanned and life-changing circumstances, we're still here: We are SURVIVORS! Remember: We can't always determine the situation, but we can control how we respond. Rejoice in the knowledge that "There Is Life After..."

Harvest times are busy for everyone involved. But consider this: Harvesting is for more than farmers.Christians are to be harvesters also. We are to plant spiritual seeds. Those seeds are destined to mature into converted, committed Christians when they are nurtured well. They, in turn, plant more seeds within families and among their friends, workplaces, communities, and the world-from generation to generation.TRUTH: The HARVEST is plentiful, and the ultimate Harvester is Jesus Christ our Savior when we gather around God's Heavenly Throne!

"Maybe THIS time, I can do it." Those were the thoughts of a young man who was addicted to heroin and had taken up countless residencies at both in-patient and out-patient recovery centers. Fired from jobs. Incapable of properly caring for his children. Too "dope sick" to work. Unable to embrace the love of his parents. Living on welfare. All were circumstances that prompted the author to cry out to God on several occasions and ask: "Why, God? Why can't I break free from this spirit of addiction?" The pivotal change came when he was sent to jail and given a choice for his sentencing: Either remain locked up for three years OR find and complete a recovery program. He chose the latter. Although he knew there was a God, establishing a relationship with Him proved difficult at first because the addiction, coupled with other generational curses, left him questioning the ability to be fully loved by God. He struggled to stay clean in a Christian recovery program, all while the enemy relentlessly whispered in his ear, "One more time won't hurt. After all, you have 30...60...90 days of clean time!" Read the author's testimony of how he overcame a world of pain, suffering, and low self-esteem after playing with God's grace one too many times. This time, he DID do it...and you can, too!

Too often, we-as women-miss the mark. We get distracted by situations that cause us not to love ourselves. We slap on "that label" given to us by others that discredits who we are in Christ. We even blame God for our misfortunes...as if He didn't already save us.Here's the truth: We didn't 'suddenly' begin showing up in the world that way as an adult. Patterns we were exposed to as young girls-ones we couldn't identify because of others' opinions-were the catalyst to those stormy moments in our lives. The abuse war started with the spreading of lies from the enemy of our souls: Satan.Oh, but GOD! The day we realize where our strength comes from is empowering! We scream the words, "ENOUGH is ENOUGH!"The 10 women in "Shade: No More Pain" use their experiences to help young girls, young ladies, and women around the world. It's past time to be set free from strongholds, toxic relationships, shame, depression, generational curses, and so much more. These bold authors share with the reader strategies to take back ownership of what the enemy thought he had the right to take away: HER IDENTITY!

"The Other Side of Me" depicts the story of Keith Hughes' life as a young man growing up in Toledo, Ohio. Read about his struggles of seeking to find his identity while battling a sex addiction that spiraled out of control, drinking, coping with his parents' absence due to their "prior commitments," countless job losses, and a failed marriage-all while trying to stay connected to the church. Although Keith fought on every hand to overcome his obstacles, it was the birth of his son, Adrian, and the help of an Evangelist that redirected him to where he needed to be, and that was the church. This book is designed for those who struggle with unforgiveness in their heart, past relationship hurts, shame, and generational curses that are often left unexposed. Unfortunate circumstances will arise, but we must know who is in control of our destiny: Jesus Christ. "The Other Side of Me" serves as an antidote of healing to let the reader know that God is truly a Healer...when you trust Him and cast ALL of your cares upon Him.

Meet Joseph, a man much like many other men you know today. He's loving, charming, eager to please...and full of issues from his past. Navigating his way through life, his encounters with others along the way have been impactful-and all were not pleasant experiences. Without initially taking into consideration the plights of others, Joseph soon recognized how many of his friends-both male and female- were carrying baggage from their pasts, too. Joseph's circle of friends is fraught with crises, and their troubles intertwine with his own. From sexual abuse to physical and mental abuse, each has dealt with something that built a bridge specifically designed for infidelity to cross over. Lust, greed, envy, and pride are just a few areas many people struggle with. The inevitable outcomes weave a web that is nearly impossible from which to escape. "The Roots of Infidelity Go DEEEEP' is exciting, eye-opening, eerie, unforgettable, and (above all else) REAL in its purest form. It is a novel that will leave you gasping for air within each chapter and awake until the wee hours of the morning wondering: Did I make the correct choice to stay in my relationship? Dig DEEEEP to understand if you truly know the one you lay next to at night. Be inspired to see things for what they are-NOT for what others want you to see!