AUTHOR'S CORNER

Ignite Your Purpose

by Michelle W. Fuqua

Your higher calling is a Jeremiah kind of life! God knew you before you were a material being developing in your mother’s womb. He has plans for you that involve your identity, action, thoughts, and mission. Your higher calling is your life vision when aligned with what God sees. You have tasted it, dreamed of it, but perhaps did not recognize it for the hallowed ground that it is. Sometimes it manifests as an elusive, seemingly unrealistic yearning for an existence you do not feel worthy or qualified to receive, do, or become.

Your higher calling is an Isaiah calling in that you will see the Lord sitting upon the throne, through whom you can see your weakness, selfishness, and self-centeredness. Then you fall on your face and become undone. After God purges you with the coals of His righteousness, you cry, “Send me, Lord. I will go.”

- Excerpt from the book, Ignite Your Purpose, pp. 9

Michelle W. Fuqua is a wife, mother, international bestselling author, America's purpose igniting life coach, mentor, transformational preacher, and speaker. She is the he Founder and CEO of Eklectos House, LLC. Connect with Michelle on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @michellewfuqua.com Book available on Amazon and www.michellewfuqua.com

Children's Summer Reading

The Twin World of Lacole & Nacole

by Vandria Steward

They are alike but quite different. These identical twin girls share fun ways others will know them apart from their identical facial features. This first time children's book author shares her experience as an motivational speaker and entrepreneur and being a twin herself. To add to the fun, readers will be asked questions that makes this an interactive book for ages 3 - 8.

Vandria Lacole Steward is a native of Ruffin, South Carolina. She is passionate about her love for GOD, motivating others through public speaking, advocating literacy, investing in future leaders through twin scholarships, mentoring and volunteering. To learn more about this passionate author and her scholarships, visit her Instagram pages @stewardtwinsscholarships and @ farmersdaughterplantingseeds.

Available at Amazon.com.

Finally, Beyond the Veil by

Sheretta Lynn Jones

The man in the mirror should be the person you can count on when everyone else lets you down. I mean besides God, you can count on you, right? Sitting here applying make-up more heavily in one spot than the rest of my face it would appear that’s not the case. I cannot believe I’ve allowed someone to harm me for the second time. Me, a person with true Christian beliefs, a successful lawyer and I find myself dealing with something I said I’d never deal with. ABUSE. Now that I can freely admit that this is what is going on, there is no excuse not to do something about it. A quick look at her watch and Cierra knew she had very little time left to daydream. She was running late for church. She hated to miss the praise and worship portion of the service.

- Excerpt from the book, Finally, Beyond the Veil Sheretta Lynn Jones (Byrd), author of the Finally series, which includes Finally, I Love You and Finally, Beyond the Veil, is a licensed minister, the controller for a heavy highway construction company, and the owner of AnoMa Beauty Supply. Follow her on Facebook at Sheretta J. Byrd and Instagram @theladiibyrd.

Available at Amazon.com.

Sister Friends Forever

by Kimberla Lawson Roby

This emotional novel from a New York Times bestselling author follows four lifelong friends as each faces a crisis in family, love, and forgiveness.

Serena, Michelle, Kenya, and Lynette have been best friends since they were small children. And as sister friends forever, they have always been there for one another, through good times and bad, no matter what.

This year is a crucial turning point for each woman. Serena, still single, is questioning why love hasn’t found her yet. Michelle is engaged and ready to walk down the aisle—until an old flame strolls back into her life. Kenya is happily married, but at the same time, her husband’s ex-wife won’t allow them or their family to live in peace. And Lynette’s divorce from her cheating husband has her nervously dating for the first time in well over a decade.

During this difficult period, their friendship will be tested like never before. Yet it is that sisterly love that they will need . . . more than ever.

Available at Amazon.com.

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