Marcia J. Bowman
Yea, Tho’ I Walk is the third book of Sera’s spiritual growth from an immature and unhealthy Christian to an educated, mature, working disciple. Sera is a successful career woman who has earned a promotion in her corporate job in The Last Miserable Day when everything goes wrong and Sera finds herself literally on the floor. In Sera’s Stand she has become wiser and stronger and learns to stand with faith on the Word of God and gains momentum to walk through life’s valleys.
Finally, Sera has become an adult in Christ. She has learned to place Jesus as the center of her life and the Kingdom of God at the pinnacle of her reach. Now she is ready to walk
Other books in Sera’s trilogy by Reverend Bowman:
The Last Miserable Day
Sera's Stand
Coming soon:
God’s Affirmative Actions: Diversity God’s Way (planned for 2009)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
As Sera has grown and changed, the author has also expanded her territory and has been blessed abundantly beyond all of her expectations. The concept of this book combines was drawn from her experience as a Public School Middle School substitute teacher, a chess coach at her son’s elementary school and a Bible Study and Sunday School teacher. She believes that we are required by God through Jesus Christ and instructed by Scripture to employ God’s Word and prayer unceasingly.
Reverend Marcia Bowman was licensed to preach at Savannah's Historic First Bryan Baptist Church, the first continually black Baptist congregation in the United States on land purchased by Andrew Bryan in 1788. She was ordained in 2007 and has completed extensive studies on the New Testament, Discipleship and the Book of Revelation. She has a Masters in Business Administration and Doctorate in Ministry. Reverend Bowman lives in North Carolina where she teaches at a Community College and is working toward a Doctorate in Public Policy Administration. Her website is http://seraswalk4Jesus.net.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Reverend Bowman was elated when her cousin agreed to share “Miss Hattie” featured on the cover. Miss Hattie represents one of the artist’s mentors who is fondly portrayed in pastoral prayer. Lorna Conley is a freelance artist whose passion for color and nature is portrayed in her artwork. She lives in Florida where the tropical climate inspires her creativity. Yea, Tho’ I Walk is her first illustrated work.
“Eloquent!” Sera thought. How well he brought a different sound the commonly recited Scripture.
“’The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.’ That means that because I am a sheep that God watches over and provides for, I will have everything I need.
“Now close your eyes and imagine this scenery. ‘He makes me to lie down in green pastures. He restores my soul.’“
Jeremiah pushed away from the desk in protest. “Naw, man. I ain’t there. That’s dumb.”
Everyone opened their eyes and waited for Deacon Morgan to speak before reacting. The Deacon had been more than patient with Jeremiah but he really pushed his last play today. The Deacon had to say something to make him stop. Sera decided she would have to say something if the Deacon didn’t.
“Jerry. You have not given us a chance. Hold tight for a minute.”
Jeremiah thrust his hands in his lap and sat, resigned in his chair. He looked down at his hands and then up at Deacon Morgan. His eyes filled with tears.
Seeing this, Deacon Morgan pulled a chair next to Jeremiah and sat down. Careful to respect Jeremiah’s space, Deacon Morgan placed a hand on each of his own knees and leaned forward. He closed his eyes and resumed; this time whispering.
“God wants each and every one of us to have a peaceful rest. He wants us to know that we can rely on Him for everything. Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful park with bright green grass. You are just lying there on the grass and looking up to the sky full of clouds on the light blue canvas that only God can paint.”
Jeremiah shook his head and began to sob. “Man, I just can’t see it. I just can’t.”
“It’s okay. Just listen to the rest of the Scripture. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures. He restores my soul. He leads me…
Just then, he noticed Jeremiah was also saying the Scripture. “…in the paths of righteousness for his name sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I shall fear no evil for though art with me…”
