Co-author Philiscia Stubbs

Why did you join the LIFTing the Mask book project movement?

My spiritual mother Nicckay Natson actually pushed me into doing it. She knew my story and she refused to allow me to continue to run and stay hidden in the caves. She believed that I truly had a story to tell, that would help so many. What is the premise of your story Still usable? To show that no matter what I been through, no matter the mistakes I made in life. When I thought I wasn’t enough, God showed me that I was still usable. So I wanted others to know that, no matter what they been through or going through, no matter what they’ve done. That in God’s eyes they’re still usable. I wanted them to know that even when people count them out and as not redeemable, that to God they’re still redeemable. That they’re not too far beyond His reach.

What motivated you to write it?

Honestly I fought tooth and nail about my portion in the book. I thought it was a mistake to write it. I tried to get out of it and my spiritual mother said, “NO DAUGHTER, I’M NOT GOING TO LET YOU RUN.” When I would begin to believe the lies of the enemy, that I’m not an author, I’m not smart enough, I’m not good enough, I’m not good with words. She had to remind me of God’s word, that I am good enough. Then the part that really motivated me to the core was, when I begin to write. God gave me a vision of him taking every word that I was writing and lifting my every burden. The burden I carried was getting lighter and lighter, until He literally lifted my mask while writing my portion in the book.

What do you hope readers will gain from it?

holding them bound. Whether it be from going through the same things I been through, or similar things. I pray that God would give them the strength through all of our stories to break those chains that has held them for so long. I pray that it would help them to open up and be naked and unashamed to tell their story, but most of all I pray that it helps them to lift their mask.

What’s next for Philiscia Stubbs?

Stay tuned to find out. How can the readers connect with you? They can connect with me on @Philiscia.Stubbs7 website www.philisciastubbs.com