When Life Cracks
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Sometimes I find myself talking to God and asking Him why he let all this pain enter my life. Been asking God how he expects me to forgive all the folks who have betrayed me over the years. Mama keep telling me that there is a plan in the pain…She gave me this sermon her pastor preached one Sunday and asked me to think about it. Mama said the sermon will help me understand why she named my youngest son, Simeon. Mama said God has heard my pain and that He will bless me if I just turn to Him. I been thinking maybe I need to spend some time learning more about Jesus. What do you think? Do you really think GOD loves a messed up person like me? Does he accept me with all my faults and flaws? Is it true that he chose me and he knows, sees, and understands my pain? Can he really take the unloved, the rejected, and heartbroken and hurt ones and heal our pain? Is it too late for God to bring me into the purpose he has for just for me? Mama say God can use me for a purpose higher than I could even imagine, more amazing than I could ever hope or dream….what do you think? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWUKWA0NGo4
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This book explores the Word of God as a road map to learning to deal with our brokenness, heartache and pain. This book is to INSPIRE, ENCOURAGE and MOTIVATE others who may be in that dark place I found myself years ago....my darkness lasted seven (7) years….my road to healing took seven (7) years….and I was inspired to write seven (7) chapters that I hope you will use on your journey to recovery! In this book you will meet seven (7) fictional women who lives forced them to understand the term “when life cracks.” At the end of each chapter you will find seven (7) thought provoking questions. I encourage you to grab your Bible and start this journey….read the chapter in the book; use your Bible to study the scriptures referenced in each chapter; spend some quality time praying and meditating on the Word of God and write your thoughts in the journal section of each chapter. Study the power verses….copy the verses and post them somewhere that you can see them every day….speak the power verses over your life when you are facing difficult moments! It is my prayer that GOD will speak to you exactly where you are on your personal journey.
About the Author
Rev. Peggie Russell, JD, is an ordained Associate Minister at Greater Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. She earned her Bachelor of Professional Studies and Juris Doctorate degrees at the University of Memphis. She is a member of the Her Space in Ministry Network; the Memphis Affiliate of National Congress of Black Churches Leadership Forum; United States Corps of Chaplains and the National Alliance of Women in Ministry. Mrs. Russell is open and transparent about the darkness that clouded her life for seven years----depression, death, drugs, despair, divorce, delinquency, discomfort and discouragement all entered her life in some shape, form or fashion from 1995 to 2002. But JOY COMETH IN THE MORNING....and this author is now celebrating her morning experience. God has allowed her to receive local and national recognition as follows: • Memphis Cares Ujima Mentoring Award 2011 • Choosing to Participate: Upstander 2011 • Ordinary People Magazine Servant of the Year Award 2011 • SIS Community Leadership Award 2011 • Leading Lady of the Year Award 2010 • Tri State Defender’s 50 Women of Excellence Award 2009 • Women Making A Powerful Difference Nominee Award 2009 • SKIRT Magazine SHERO Award 2009 • Jefferson Award 2008) • Tom Joyner “Hardest Working” Award in 2007 • 50 Women Who Makes A Difference Award 2007 • Hickory Ridge Middle School Parent of the Year 2007 • Daily Point of Light –Washington, DC 2007 • U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Award 2007 • Nike Inc. African American Network Leadership Award 2007 • Memphis Urban League Just Do It Award 2006 • “Spirit of Giving” Adult Volunteer of the Year 2006 • Nike Inc. Just Do It Award (Toronto, Canada) 2004