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A Co-author breaks her silence in her new book of being Abused and child molested Now Survives

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I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well. (Psalm 139:14 NIV)

DALLAS — For Shanetta Turner, she sensed the time had finally come to confront the massive stronghold that essentially was keeping her bound, that spiritual barricade that, in some aspects, was blocking her view from her purpose.

And her destiny.

Suddenly, after years of trying to gain closure to a pressing issue that, by all accounts, was reducing her effectiveness to thrive both in natural and the spiritual, Turner sensed it was time to cross paths once again with her sexual abuser, that very person who had caused great damage to the purpose for which she was created.

Never mind that her molester was of kin.

SLAYING THE GIANT

BREAKING HER SILENCE — After years of trying to gain closure to a pressing issue that, by all accounts, was reducing her effectiveness to thrive both in natural and the spiritual, Detroit-area author Shanetta Turner sensed that it was time to cross paths once again with the sexual abuser, who caused great damage to the purpose for which she was created. Turner had managed to garner the essential closure she sought is due in large part to her golden opportunity she was afforded in the book entitled, “I Am A Black Woman, Volume 2.”

“I finally spoken to the man that molested me, which is my cousin…my mom’s biological nephew,” Turner, during an interview this week with Making Headline News, said, recalling her dauntless confrontation with her cousin some two months ago. “It happened to me when I was 12, a preteen.”

As Turner explained, such a disheartening, emotionally-driven development had sent her into an unwarranted tailspin at such a young age, something by which she found difficult to stomach for years.

“I guess you can say that I was torn, because after that, I had to grow up too fast, having (experienced) traumatic, abusive relationships throughout my adult life until now.

BUY NOW — A book that is comprised of a dozen authors — and “One Voice” as mentioned on the cover — “I Am A Black Woman, Volume 2” addresses a variety of pertinent topics, most notably surviving divorce, sexual and physical abuse, broken identity, and mental illness, among other subjects.

Amongst the reasons that Turner had managed to garner the essential closure she sought is due in large part to her golden opportunity she was afforded in the book entitled, “I Am A Black Woman, Volume 2.”

A native of Detroit, Turner — who’s widely known as “Justice Sista” by way of her Justice Strong Sista Support Group — was presented with the opportunity to contribute to the second edition of “I Am A Black Woman” by Atlanta-area empowerment coach and fellow author Dr. Carolyn Stephens.

A book that is comprised of a dozen authors — and “One Voice” as mentioned on the cover — “I Am A Black Woman, Volume 2” addresses a variety of pertinent topics, most notably surviving divorce, sexual and physical abuse, broken identity, and mental illness, among other subjects.

SISTA TO SISTA — A native of Detroit, Turner — who’s widely known as “Justice Sista” by way of her Justice Strong Sista Support Group — was presented with the opportunity to contribute to the second edition of “I Am A Black Woman” by Atlanta-area empowerment coach and fellow author Dr. Carolyn Stephens.

Faced with a brief time frame to submit her submission for this book, Turner wasted little time making her presence felt, having completed her portion of “I Am A Black Woman, Volume 2” just shy of two months.

As Turner specifically acknowledged, there was a major reason for her having demonstrated such eagerness to contribute to a book that figures to change a generation.

THUS SAID THE LORD…

“There are more women like me that are scared and holding (their struggles) in for years at a time and staying in silence,” Turner said. “I held mine in for 25 years.”

Sometime during the course the recent holiday season, though, God had birthed this young and gifted writer with the vision to carry out her vision.

Even it meant confronting her abuser, who happened to be a blood relative.

HEART FOR PEOPLE — Faced with a brief timeframe to submit her submission for this book, Turner wasted little time making her presence felt, having completed her portion of “I Am A Black Woman, Volume 2” just shy of two months.

“I know God has created me to be a Queen, a woman of respect, leadership, and dignity,” Turner said. “God has creates me to serve others, no matter if it’ in a book, helping a homeless person or a person that has everything but needs some advice, or a person that is in tough times in life.”

For her valiant efforts, coupled with her wealth of transparency, Turner doesn’t shy away from the notion that her latter days will be greater than her former days — with God, her Helper, steering the way.

“My reward from God will be huge,” Turner says without hesitation. “Having sympathy for people and their pain is a job within itself, but is very warm to my heart. When I finally felt good about what I had been wanting to say for over 25 years, I didn’t care what others thought of me for my truth, and speaking to my very first domestic violence sister and her helping her understand there is no need to take your own life because of your past and that you are not alone. I have been there before and that I got help someone, that feeling was unexplainable.”

Not that she’s made her authorship debut, other written projects are surely in the works, likely a few co-written books that will hit the market as early as next year, said Turner, the CEO and Founder of Justice Strong Sistas, LLC.

Also, Turner, who resides in Macomb, Michigan, is scheduled to take part in a  book signing fundraiser event in June in nearby Detroit, during which she will serve as an advocate for “I Am A Black Woman, Volume 2” and her support group.

For more information about Detroit, Michigan-area Author, Shanetta Turner, or to order her books, schedule her for a public appearance, a book signing, or speaking engagement, connect with her via Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/justice.sista.1. Also, send email to: jsista29@gmail.com.

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South Carolina author Cherell Evans Latimer’s books empowering women to overpower domestic violence

And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, so he may run that reads it. (Habakkuk 2:2 KJV)

IN A GOOD PLACE

ADVANCING THE KINGDOM — A book that Cherell Evans Latimer needed approximately six months to compose, this Greenville, South Carolina-based author deemed it essential to assemble “Castdown: God Remembers You” in large part because, according to her, we all have either met someone or have been in some form of domestic violence relationship.

Cherell Evans Latimer doesn’t shy away from the notion that she has a spiritual place.

As far as she’s concerned, she’s destined to go to great lengths to protect it all cost.

Consider, for instance, how Latimer’s proverbial spiritual place was essentially challenged, particularly during a time in which God was strategically positioning her to engage in a life-changing assignment.

As Latimer recalled, it all unfolded about a year or so ago.

“(In) January of 2018, I was focusing on my relationship with God more and more,” Latimer told Making Headline News this week. “I couldn’t find any books that interest me. I would usually read paranormal fictions, but they were disrupting my spiritual place.”

Ahhh…

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GOD’S PLAN — A native of Muskegon Heights, Michigan — a rural establishment that rest in Muskegon County and is comprised of roughly 10,856 residents, according to the latest U. S. census — Latimer’s initial plan was to begin writing “Castdown: God Remembers You” at the beginning of last year, but the routine plans surrounding her wedding had caused a three-month delay.

So that is when Latimer had begun to witness her life’s much-anticipated turning point, one that had ultimately catapulted her to what undoubtedly has become a ceremoniously chapter in the process.

“When I searched for Christian fiction (books), I didn’t find anything that would keep me interested, so God gave me this story line,” Latimer said.

And the rest, as they say, was history.

FOR STARTERS — A businesswoman who works primarily from home as the owner of a health and wellness online shopping venture, Latimer also authored “The Wrong Kind Of Love: Defined By God,” a book that recalls what this writer describes as her “personal story and experience with domestic violence.” That book was published June 2017.

And just like that, Latimer had eventually emerged as the mastermind behind the awe-inspiring book entitled, “Castdown: God Remembers You,” her spiritually-enhancing, thought-provoking project that is somewhere in the neighborhood of three months removed since it was officially published.

A book that Latimer needed approximately six months to compose, this Greenville, South Carolina-based author deemed it essential to assemble “Castdown: God Remembers You” in large part because, according to her, we all have either met someone or have been in some form of domestic violence relationship.

And here’s the real shocker that’s essentially crippling the modern-day church, according to this brilliant writer:

“It’s more stressful, it seems, for the married Christians,” Latimer said of the dreaded trend that is domestic violence. “Especially if you’re a pastor, deacon, or community leader. People that are well known are held to a higher standard and it would be world news if these private lives were exposed. I wanted to show people that God still hears and remembers you.  You may not see it, but He is working on your behalf.”

A native of Muskegon Heights, Michigan — a rural establishment that rest in Muskegon County and is comprised of roughly 10,856 residents, according to the latest U. S. census — Latimer’s initial plan was to begin writing “Castdown: God Remembers You” at the beginning of last year, but the routine plans surrounding her wedding had caused a three-month delay.

VISION UNFOLDING — When asked what is the divine message she’s sending to her reading audience through her latest book, Latimer, a domestic violence survivor, eloquently said, “That God is real. His angels are real and there is life after domestic violence. My goal is to reach those that won’t go to church, but still love a good read…those that believe in God, but are still stuck in the world’s way of living. God can fix any mess you may be in.”

However, once she commenced to constructing a book that figures to impact countless of lives throughout the Body of Christ and can be purchased at https://acepublishing.org/, she was reminded, among other things, that God had essentially singled her out to write a book for such a critical time as now.

When asked what is the divine message she’s sending to her reading audience through her latest book, Latimer, a domestic violence survivor, eloquently said, “That God is real. His angels are real and there is life after domestic violence. My goal is to reach those that won’t go to church, but still love a good read…those that believe in God, but are still stuck in the world’s way of living. God can fix any mess you may be in.”

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A businesswoman who works primarily from home as the owner of a health and wellness online shopping venture, Latimer also authored “The Wrong Kind Of Love: Defined By God,” a book that recalls what this writer describes as her “personal story and experience with domestic violence.”

That book was published June 2017.

Now with “Castdown: God Remembers You” presently on the market, Latimer has announced that other books are forthcoming, most notably “Castdown 2: God Is Pleased,” which is projected to hit the market this summer.

WOMAN OF PURPOSE 

ARRANGED AND APPOINTED BY GOD — Latimer had eventually emerged as the mastermind behind the awe-inspiring book entitled, “Castdown: God Remembers You,” her spiritually-enhancing, thought-provoking project that is somewhere in the neighborhood of three months since it was officially published.

To her credit, she’s become the beneficiary of some favorable feedback since the release of her latest book.

“(Check out the) reviews from amazon,” said Latimer, who has already taken part in a few book signings since the release of her latest written document. “(People say it is) easy read and the characters you care about. I love the intertwining of the Word with the storyline and characters, and (people are) looking forward to the next book. It’s a great book for women in similar situations.”

Because after all, our spiritual place somewhat by which we must protect at all cost.

For more information about Greenville, South Carolina-area Author/Businesswoman Cherell Evans Latimer, connect with her via Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/champaintravels.evans, or send email to: cherelllatimer@acepublishing.org. Also, follow her blog at: https://acepublishing.org/.

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Breast Cancer Survivor Establishes Global Presence Offering Transformational Health and Wealth Services

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What better way to kick off the New Year than by establishing a plan to upgrade your health and financial status?

That’s what breast cancer survivor and Detroit-area businesswoman Nicole Pettiway has become most noted for doing — strategically helping busy professional men and women achieve and sustain their health and wealth goals.

“I believe all women and men deserve to have vibrant health and financial freedom,” Pettiway told Making Headline News during a recent interview.

CHANGING A GENERATION 

MAJOR MILESTONE — Detroit native and breast cancer survivor, Nicole Pettiway, 49, used her mentoring experience of more than two decades and four years of coaching experience to launch The Health and Wealth Company, LLC — a progressive business venture that offers professional men and women transformational health and financial services so they can experience lasting lifestyle changes.

Detroit native and breast cancer survivor, Nicole Pettiway, 49, used her mentoring experience of over two decades and four years of coaching experience to launch The Health and Wealth Company, LLC — a progressive business venture that offers men and women transformational health and financial services so they can experience lasting lifestyle changes.

The Health and Wealth Company is geared towards empowering men and women with the skills and support to achieve vibrant health as well as tools to make wise economic decisions through private or group coaching programs and workshops. These online or local programs use two strategic frameworks: 7 Keys to Vibrant Health and 6 Keys to 6+ Figures, with the mission to empower “health-conscious and financially focused men and women” to take control of their health and finances in order to achieve and sustain their health and wealth goals. Pettiway tailors her programs to fit the health or financial goals of her clients.

Pettiway’s journey to pursuing a business venture in the health and financial industries stemmed from overcoming adversities in her own journey.

“The blueprints I share with my clients are the same blueprints that I used on my own journey with overcoming breast cancer and getting on the road to financial freedom,” said Pettiway. “…by providing transformational health and wealth coaching programs that use the blueprints for vibrant health and financial freedom.”

Pettiway’s global recognition as a Health and Wealth Coach, was said to be in large part due to her natural ambition, drive, leadership skills, and desire to serve others, which combined has fueled her desire to serve through a venture that is attracting a global presence.

APPLIED KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

“I was raised to be the best at my craft and to be self-sufficient,” Pettiway said. “With those traits and my upbringing, I had no choice but to succeed.”

Pettiway’s fervent quest to raise the bar as a thriving businesswoman undoubtedly has benefited her greatly since first setting foot into the world of entrepreneurship.

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“I have never been afraid to go against the norm when I believe in something wholeheartedly. I am certain this is why God started preparing me in 2016 for what has become my next assignment. Until 2016, I was on a forward trajectory to becoming a C-Level Executive in Corporate America with a stellar career, awards, and accolades behind me,” said Pettiway.

Pettiway ultimately discovered God’s altered plans to strategically reassign her to the world of entrepreneurship — which, as she found out, wasn’t a bad path after all.

POISED FOR A TURNAROUND — Pettiway’s global recognition as a Health and Wealth Coach, was said to be in large part due to her natural ambition, drive, leadership skills, and desire to serve others, which combined has fueled her desire to serve through a venture that is attracting a global presence.

“In 2016, I was introduced to personal finance in-depth, both as a consumer and an entrepreneur,” said Pettiway, recalling the time she joined myEcon, the Personal Financial Success Company.

“My position as an independent contractor with myEcon gave me my first exposure to entrepreneurship and I fell in love (with it).”

“I was personally mentored by multi-millionaires and personal finance experts,” Pettiway said.  “Being able to vastly improve my finances and help other families do the same became my new passion and pursuit.”

ON CENTER STAGE — For what it’s worth, even when adversity surfaced, even when it seemed that Pettiway’s life — as precious and fragile as it is — had endured a horrific, tear-jerking roadblock, there was God, working behind the scenes providing her a way of escape.

“It was at this time when my career goals shifted from working in Corporate America and helping businesses thrive to helping improve the lives of families across America using what I call ‘the secrets of the wealthy’,” said Pettiway.

For what it’s worth, even when adversity had surfaced, even when it seemed that Pettiway’s life — as precious and fragile as it is — had endured a horrific, tear-jerking roadblock, there was God, working behind the scenes providing for her a way of escape.

“God wasn’t finished with me yet,” said Pettiway, recalling the challenges of 2017, during which she was diagnosed with breast cancer. “This became the biggest battle of my life. Through divine intervention, I was exposed to alternative and holistic medicine, and I made the decision to forego chemotherapy and radiation and use my body’s natural ability to heal.”

“This required substantial changes in my lifestyle – a total mind, body, and spirit makeover,” Pettiway continued. “I believe God knew that I would be up for the challenge, so I forged ahead and made massive changes in my life. I had surgery to remove the tumor, and I am blessed to proclaim as of August 2018 that I have no signs of cancer in my body.” Losing 82 pounds and getting back to her high school size was an added bonus of Pettiway’s breast cancer journey.

And the rest, as they say, was history.

Today Pettiway is basking in the glory of her entrepreneurial element with God, her Helper, leading the way. Nicole’s flourishing business and inspiring healing journey is fully supported by her loving husband Hermen, and their two adult children Kevin and Kirsten.

Having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix early in her career, Pettiway took the leap later in her career to become a Certified Functional Health Coach through the Institute for Functional Health Coaches.

GOD’S PLAN — As Pettiway discovered, God altered her career-related plans only to strategically reassign her to the world of entrepreneurship — which, as she found out, wasn’t a bad path after all.

As a long-time Portfolio Manager, she is also a certified Project Management Professional (or PMP) through the Project Management Institute and serves as a mentor for the We Build Character Leadership Program and for Detroit Cornerstone Schools.

“On my healing journey, I immersed myself in holistic medicine by reading books, articles, and journals, attending conferences, meeting with experts in the industry, and joining a number of holistic healing support groups,” said Pettiway, whose business venture accommodates health-conscious men and women.

“I started blogging about my journey to raise awareness that our bodies are magnificently designed and that we are capable of overcoming chronic illnesses through natural means.”

DESTINY STEPS 

APPLIED KNOWLEDGE IS POWER — Having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix early in her career, Pettiway took the leap later in her career to become a Certified Functional Health Coach through the Institute for Functional Health Coaches. She is also a certified Project Management Professional (or PMP) through the Project Management Institute and serves as a mentor for the We Build Character Leadership Program and for Detroit Cornerstone Schools.

“God revealed my next assignment, which was to become the person I needed on my healing journey – a health coach,” Pettiway said. “I have a passion for both health and wellness and personal finance.”

It wasn’t long thereafter that The Health and Wealth Company was born.

And the rest, as they say, was history.

Pettiway expresses her passion for helping others. “I love witnessing the transformation of my clients as they shift their mindset, unlearn the things that were hindering them, and propel forward on the road to vibrant health and financial freedom.”

“As a breast cancer survivor, I believe that people can overcome chronic illness and attain optimal health by learning the root causes and applying holistic and integrative solutions. As a person who was once drowning in debt and in bankruptcy, I believe that people can attain financial freedom by learning and applying what I call ‘the secrets of the wealthy.’”

For more information about Detroit Businesswoman, Nicole Pettiway of The Health and Wealth Company LLC, connect with her via social media at: 
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thehealthandwealthco;

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thehealthandwealthcoach

Also, send email to: nicole@thehealthandwealthcompany.com

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Conway, Arkansas author Christel West discovers her divine purpose through her ‘Journey Back To Me’ book

Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. (Galatians 1:10 NIV)

Christel West had just about had enough.

“I had lived a life being and doing what everyone else wanted or thought I should be and in,” West, a Conway, Arkansas businesswoman, told Making Headline News this week, explaining in great detail the notable events that led to her delving off into the authorship industry. “Doing so, I lost me, so I had to take the journey back to find who God created me to be.”

HOW THE WEST WAS WON

VISION UNFOLDED — A book whereby she grasped the vision to assemble some three years ago, Christel West’s “The Journey Back To Me: Uncovering The Treasure Within” is widely described as a book for individuals, particularly those who aspire to break a reoccurring cycle and refrain from going in West describes as “circles with their lives,” according to a news release at http://www.abnewswire.com.

It was, by all accounts, due in large part to the fact that West deemed it essential to shift her focus to God for a divine sense of direction that she had ultimately recaptured her life back.

And, to her credit, she spoke extensively about her assortment of personal experiences in her informative, awe-inspiring book entitled, “The Journey Back To Me: Uncovering The Treasure Within.”

A book whereby she grasped the vision to assemble some three years ago, West’s “The Journey Back To Me: Uncovering The Treasure Within” is widely described as a book for individuals, particularly those who aspire to break a reoccurring cycle and refrain from going in West describes as “circles with their lives,” according to a news release at http://www.abnewswire.com.

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“Humans have long been known to revisit history for answers. Christel West is certain that this expository book will motivate readers to journey back through their childhood, and gather all the pieces of their lives — to discover what’s true about life,” said a spokesperson for West’s ‘The Journey Back To Me: Uncovering The Treasure Within.’ “She hopes that the insight obtained as readers go through her book will help them uncover all the lies that hold them prisoner and how they can choose to come face-to-face with them and find their liberation.”

A book that made its official release in Summer 2018, West began writing her story sometime in 2016.

KEEPING IT 100 — West spoke extensively about her assortment of personal experiences in her informative, awe-inspiring book entitled, “The Journey Back To Me: Uncovering The Treasure Within.”

“I thought I would call it, ‘Who Told You That You Were Naked,’” West said.

As it turned out, though, God had other ideas for a title for West’s written document.

“Later on, the spirit revealed that was a chapter that would be written in the ‘Journey Back To Me’ and a question the spirit needed me to answer. I finished writing my story I’m June of 2018, and it was officially published on July 31, 2018.” — Author Christel West 

Nearly five months removed from its much-anticipated release, West’s “The Journey Back To Me: Uncovering The Treasure Within” has been mostly favorable for West, a native of Detroit who also functions as Life Coach and Motivational Speaker and the Co-Founder of T.R.U.E., a non-profit organization she oversees with her husband, Marco West.

An acronym that stands for Teaching Restoring Understanding Establishing your T.R.U.E. Self, T.R.U.E, routinely conducts individual and group workshops through its True Self Outreach, one that is geared toward establishing, e-establishing, and healing the family structure, Christel West said.

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As for her book, West said, “The feedback has been about the courage that I had to embody, to share such personal things about my life like being molested and not knowing how to be intimate with my husband, because I had disconnected from my emotions due to this trauma that happened at the age of 12.

“I have been told, ‘Thank you’ from several people, who just needed answers, because without the understanding, we remain in the cycle.”

Nearly five months removed from its much-anticipated release, West’s “The Journey Back To Me: Uncovering The Treasure Within” has been mostly favorable for West, a native of Detroit who also functions as Life Coach and Motivational Speaker and the Co-Founder of T.R.U.E., a non-profit organization she oversees with her husband, Marco West.

Because of who she is and because of where God is taking her, amongst the things about which West has found especially intriguing that her reading audience has possessed the pivotal things they so desperately sought prior to crossing paths with her book.

“People have found hope and encouragement from my story,” West, reciting the words to the familiar passage that is housed in 3 John 1:2. “So many want prosperity and good health, but haven’t done their soul work. If we are going to live healthy, long, prosperous lives, we have to rid ourselves of the toxic feelings and emotions that has caused us to self-sabotage and live in wilderness, finances, relationships, etc.”

Remarkably and appropriately stated by this brilliantly amazing author, one who had just about had enough.

For more information about Conway, Arkansas Author Christel West, or to schedule her for a public appearance, a book signing or speaking engagement, connect with her via Facebook under: https://www.facebook.com/christel.morganweaver. Also, connect with her at: www.christelwest.com.

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Detroit author Reverend Rita M. Henderson exercising her faith in ways unimaginable as an accomplished writer

But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a Rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6 KJV)

All Reverend Rita M. Henderson knows is that in 2011 on a Monday, she witnessed the overall landscape of her life undergo an unlikely makeover.

Both in the natural and spirit.

For all the right reasons, too.

“The Lord called me off what I called my good government job after working 26 years,” Henderson told Making Headline News during a recent interview. “As I was driving home, the Lord said, ‘When you drive away from here today, daughter, don’t you ever drive back here again. And I promise you that if you will take care of My business, I will take care of all of your business.’ I never drove back there.”

MUSTARD SEED KIND OF FAITH 

GOD’S FAITH STEPPER — Much to her delight, amongst the notable ways that God had greatly positioned Henderson toward her destiny is through the world of authorship, an awe-inspiring development that had given way to Reverend Rita M. Henderson assembling the book entitled, “30 Days To Increased Faith: Increase Your Faith, Attract God’s Attention And Achieve Your Dreams.”

And just like that, Henderson, exemplifying unwavering faith, had ultimately begun to witness God work diligently on her behalf in ways unimaginable.

Much to her delight, amongst the notable ways that God had greatly positioned Henderson toward her destiny is through the world of authorship, an awe-inspiring development that had given way to this Detroit native assembling the book entitled, “30 Days To Increased Faith: Increase Your Faith, Attract God’s Attention And Achieve Your Dreams.”

A spiritually-enhancing written document, Henderson’s “30 Days To Increased Faith: Increase Your Faith, Attract God’s Attention And Achieve Your Dreams” is a few month removed from having made its much-anticipated presence on the market.

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ADVANCING THE KINGDOM — A spiritually-enhancing written document, Henderson’s “30 Days To Increased Faith: Increase Your Faith, Attract God’s Attention And Achieve Your Dreams” is a few month removed from having made its much-anticipated presence on the market.

Interestingly and to her credit, Henderson’s featured project undoubtedly is synonymous to the purpose for which God created her.

“30 Days to Increased Faith: Increase Your Faith, Attract God’s Attention And Achieve Your Dreams” is designed to help you build up your most holy faith,” said a spokesperson for Henderson’s newly-produced in a detailed breakdown at Amazon.com. “Using scriptural references and daily prayer points, it guides you on how to diligently seek God and how to connect with Him through faith in order to please Him and cause Him to act on your behalf.”

An accomplished writer who has surely found her niche in the ever-so-competitive world of authorship, Henderson’s “30 Days to Increased Faith: Increase Your Faith, Attract God’s Attention And Achieve Your Dreams” is comprised of a rather compelling package, considering the book comes in a two-part set and is accompanied by a 30-day journal and audio series.

A book that has garnered a slew of rave of reviews since its release and was deemed Amazon’s Best Selling Spiritual Devotional in June 2018, Henderson also authored six books to date, including having joined a gallery of writers to help assemble “I Rise: Living Beyond The Bruises.”

A book that is forwarded by accomplished Flint, Michigan-based author, empowerment extraordinaire, and Kilgore Publishing founder Precious S. Brown, “I Rise: Living Beyond The Bruises” officially made its presence on the market on December 17.

“The single most underlying reason I chose to produce ‘30 Days To Increased Faith is because people asked me for it,” said Henderson, who’s also widely known as a flourishing businesswoman and speaker. “They asked me for a spiritual devotion and they wanted a 30-day spiritual devotion. They wanted one and we talked about a Thanksgiving devotion, a faith devotional, and there was one other I can’t remember it now, but I decided out of doing a poll on Facebook.”

Once the social media ballots were cast, Henderson began her quest to give the people of God exactly what they requested.

“I decided to begin with the devotion on faith, because we know that without faith, it’s impossible to please Him. So that’s why I started and that’s how it came about. My Facebook audience asked me for it.” — Reverend Rita M. Henderson

Thanks in large part to her having obeyed the Voice of God back in 2011, Henderson is steadily reaping the benefits God had reserved exclusively for her all along.

IN A ZONE — An accomplished writer who has surely found her niche in the ever-so-competitive world of authorship, Henderson’s “30 Days to Increased Faith: Increase Your Faith, Attract God’s Attention And Achieve Your Dreams” is comprised of a rather compelling package, considering the book comes in a two-part set and is accompanied by a 30-day journal and audio series.

Yep. That’s just like God, moving fervently on behalf of a minister who, much to her delight, has evolved mightily into a best-selling author, speaker, and consultant.

“I have also been called a ‘spiritual midwife,’ because I have led many in birthing their God-ordained purpose by way of my unique style of preaching, workshops, mentorship programs,” Henderson said.

Sounding much like the beloved faith-stepper for which she widely known.

For more information about Detroit Author, Reverend Rita M. Henderson, or to schedule her for a public appearance, a book signing or speaking engagement, connect with her via Facebook under: https://www.facebook.com/prophetesrita.henderson. Also, she can reached at: purpose2prosperity.org, or through a Facebook group at: bit.ly/onpurposeposse.

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Flint, Michigan’s Precious Brown walking fervently in her purpose with her ninth published book

During what obviously was an informative and empowering assembly, Precious S. Brown thought it necessary to take it a step further.

“I was given the idea after completing a Tele-Summit titled, ‘IRise Women’s Empowerment Summit,'” Brown told Making Headline News during a recent interview. “On the Summit, we had 17 amazing speakers that helped the audience with life obstacles in the areas of abuse, health, healing, happiness, the inner critic, and so much more.”

EMPOWERMENT EXTRAORDINAIRE — To her credit, Flint, Michigan businesswoman Precious S. Brown would ultimately spearhead what has turned out to be an awe-inspiring collaborative project, one that came wrapped up in a life-enhancing book entitled, “I Rise, Living Beyond The Bruises,” a book that is forwarded by this accomplished Flint, Michigan-based author and empowerment extraordinaire, who is also the founder and CEO of Kilgore Publishing.

To her credit, Brown would ultimately spearhead what has turned out to be an awe-inspiring collaborative project, one that came wrapped up in a life-enhancing book entitled, “I Rise, Living Beyond The Bruises,” a book that is forwarded by this accomplished Flint, Michigan-based author and empowerment extraordinaire, who is also the founder and CEO of Kilgore Publishing.

An empowering, kingdom-advancing written document that is comprised of a gallery of accomplished writers, “I Rise, Living Beyond The Bruises” is scheduled to be officially released in December.

CREATING AN EARLY BUZZ — Brown and Co. have already become the beneficiaries of some favorable feedback — this for a book that is still weeks away from its much-anticipated release.

A native Mount Morris, Michigan, Brown, 45, has surely paid her dues in this ever-so-competitive professional writing industry, considering she is responsible for having authored what is now nine books, five of which she has written single handily.

As for her latest book, she wasted little time gathering the troops and began collaborating with them to collectively assemble “I Rise, Living Beyond The Bruises.”

“I begin writing immediately after the summit,” Brown explained. “I reached out to the co-authors for the extended versions of their stories to compile them for the book.”

PRECIOUS S. BROWN’S NEW BOOK TO BE RELEASED ON 12.17.18

PUTTING IN SOME WORK — A native Mount Morris, Michigan, Brown, 45, has surely paid her dues in this ever-so-competitive professional writing industry, considering she is responsible for having authored what is now nine books, five of which she has written single handily.

Interestingly and much to her delight, Brown’s latest work of art is scheduled to be complete and released on her birthday, which is December 17.

Talk about counting her array of blessings for such a remarkable time as now.

“I am super excited, because not only is it my birthday, but it is the 10th year anniversary of me living in freedom of trauma and strife – living an empowered life,” said Brown, whose authorship greatness was spearheaded through a God-orchestrated vision.

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GO PRECIOUS…IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY — Interestingly and much to her delight, Brown’s latest work of art is scheduled to be complete and released on her birthday, which is December 17.

“God gave me the vision to write a book when I was a little girl, but I doubted it was possible,” Brown told MHN during an October 2017 interview.

Because of who she is and because of where God is taking her, she has gone to great lengths to diligently carry out and fulfill such a lofty vision ever since.

Yep. To God be the glory for the things He has done.

“The message is that you can rise above any obstacle manifested in your life. You must believe you can, do the work to get to the next level, and greater will manifest. The authors went to great lengths to encourage, inspire, and motivate the readers to take their power back and grab life by the horns through faith.” — Precious S. Brown 

As for her latest book, Brown wasted little time gathering the troops and began collaborating with them to collectively assemble “I Rise, Living Beyond The Bruises.”

And, as a result, Brown and Co. have already become the beneficiaries of some favorable feedback — this for a book that is still weeks away from its much-anticipated release.

“So far, as we continue to drop seeds of the release people are anticipating another great read,” Brown said. “My audience is used to the quality material I deliver, and they are expecting nothing less than to be taken on a journey ending in empowerment.”

More than anything, though, Brown doesn’t shy away from the notion that her forthcoming book is just another memory in the divine purpose for which God has created her.

As well as for the other contributors to this book.

DESTINY STEPS — More than anything, Brown doesn’t shy away from the notion that her forthcoming book is just another memory in the divine purpose for which God has created her.

“This book adds great value to the purpose in which I was created,” Brown said. “I know my life has been designed to empower others who feel they are undeserving or unworthy. My assignment is to show the less fortunate that no matter the hand they were dealt, they too still have purpose.

“You see, had I allowed the abuses (physical, mental, emotional, drug and alcohol) to define who I am and stop me from seeing that God could use me too, the lives that are divinely connected to me would never be changed,” Brown continued. “That is the reason I continue to move forward in purpose on purpose.”

With God, her Helper, leading the way.

Yep. To God be the glory for the things He has done.

For more information about Flint, Michigan-based Author/Businesswoman Precious S. Brown of Kilgore Publishing, call 810.293.3596, or follow her on social media at: Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/preciousempower; Facebook Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/preciousempowers/; Facebook Community: www.BrilliantProfessionalWomen.com; Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/preciousempowers/. Also, check out her I Rise Women’s Empowerment Summit audios, which are available at: https://payhip.com/b/73SC.

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Atlanta businesswoman Shawonia Thomas’ notable nonprofit organization impacting youths nationwide

BISHOP T. D. JAKES 2018 WOMAN THOU ART LOOSED ADVANCE MEDIA COVERAGE  

Shawonia Thomas is destined to make a difference, is determined to have a monumental impact amongst youths all across America.

Even if it means going to great lengths to start a nonprofit organization that will greatly enable her to fulfill her lofty mission.

“Our future youths are at a high risk of suicide, school dropouts, and gang activities,” Thomas, during an interview this week with Making Headline News, said when asked to explain how her competitive drive in life fueled her desire to start a notable business venture.

MAKING MAJOR STRIDES — To her credit, Shawonia Thomas, a native of Flint, Michigan, deemed it essential to establish Jabez Society Chambers Incorporated, an internationally-acclaimed nonprofit institution mission that centered largely on mentoring, educating, and enhancing the social and personal lives of our youth.

To her credit, Thomas, a native of Flint, Michigan, deemed it essential to establish Jabez Society Chambers Incorporated, an internationally-acclaimed nonprofit institution mission that centered largely on mentoring, educating, and enhancing the social and personal lives of our youth.

To grasp a thorough understanding of how vital Thomas’ organization is especially prevalent for such time as now as Making Headline News kicks off its Bishop T. D. Jakes’ 2018 Woman Thou Art Loosed advance coverage, look no further than the staggering numbers amongst suicides in America in recent years.

GOD’S LEADING LADY — To grasp a thorough understanding of how vital Thomas’ organization is especially prevalent for such time as now as Making Headline News kicks off its Bishop T. D. Jakes’ 2018 Woman Thou Art Loosed advance coverage, look no further than the staggering numbers amongst suicides in America in recent years.

According to a June 2018 report by The Washington Post, suicide rates rose in all but one state between 1999 and 2016, with increases seen across age, gender, race, and ethnicity, as cited in a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In addition, the organization discovered that of more than half of all deaths in 27 states, the people had no known mental health condition when they ended their lives.

All things considered, these are amongst the reasons Thomas has become especially committed to doing whatever is necessary to impact lives — one life at a time.

PLEASE DONATE TO JABEZ SOCIETY CHAMBERS INC: PayPal.me/jabezintl

“First and foremost, it is because we are commanded to love one another,” said Thomas, explaining why it is imperative that we esteem others highly than ourselves. “Secondly, I want to be the change I want to see. Last but not least, I love seeing the growth and the joy that comes from giving and healing.”

Having been nurturing and mentoring youths for more than 15 years, Thomas’ nonprofit organization caters mostly girls ranging in ages of 10 to 16, although she emphasized that her Family Empowerment Project accommodates families nationwide.

For what it’s worth, her rise to starting a worthy nonprofit all began with a rather lofty vision, one that essentially was accompanied by God’s endorsement.

After all, she’s destined to make a difference, determined to have a monumental impact amongst youth all across America.

“After God gave me the vision, I was inspired by Miss Natalie from another nonprofit, 4 Girls, Inc., Charles Reese, Apostle Okose Emmanuel, my prophet, and Rev. Mother Ayomide of Lagos, Nigeria, my mentor,” said Thomas, whose inteniary includes an upcoming speaking engagement at schools in Ghana and Nigeria later this year.

A SHAWONIA THOMAS RELATED STORY: https://makingheadlinenews.com/2018/08/30/atlanta-best-selling-author-shawonia-thomas-making-her-presence-felt-in-another-fascinating-book/

STANDING IN HER CALLING — Having been nurturing and mentoring youths for more than 15 years, Thomas’ nonprofit organization caters mostly girls ranging in ages of 10 to 16, although she emphasized that her Family Empowerment Project is families nationwide.

A longtime Corporate America professional, Thomas is a best-selling author, who has joined forces with a host of writers to contribute to the soon-to-be-released book entitled, “I Rise, Living Beyond The Bruises.”

Prior to “I Rise, Living Beyond The Bruises,” Thomas made her presence felt when she co-authored the best-selling book entitled, “Transition: Ashes Emanating Beauty.”

As for her progressive and flourishing nonprofit organization, Thomas emphasized that there are opportunities for anyone to become a partner, which can be done by making a monetary contributions or by donating items.

For more information about Atlanta-based Businesswoman/Author Shawonia Thomas and Jabez Society Chambers Incorporated, or to schedule her for a public appearance, a book signing or speaking engagement, connect with her via Facebook under: Shawonia Thomas. Also, send email to: sdtb1973@gmail.com. Also, to inquire about monetary donations, she can be reached via email at jabezchambers18@gmail.com, or send financial contributions to or PayPal.me/jabezintl.

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Chicago entrepreneur BreAnna Dante’ Watson’s business is a godly thing of beauty

MAKING HEADLINE NEWS WELCOMES BREANNA DANTE’ WATSON

If, by chance, there was such a thing as placing someone’s face alongside the familiar Biblical passage that is Psalm 139:14, one would be hard-pressed not to erect BreAnna Dante’ Watson’s alongside it.

For starters, Watson could be appropriately described as one who knows full well she is fearfully and wonderfully made in God — which, to her distinctly unique credit, essentially sums up why she routinely exemplifies such a trend through her business-related endeavors.

A native of Chicago, Watson is an accomplished businesswoman as owner and CEO of Dante’ Image Consulting & Beauty and Beauty Is My Ministry.

Having labeled beauty as a ministry, of sorts, Watson is the afforded the golden opportunity to function as a consultant, wardrobe stylist, a professional MUA, as well as a mentor through a business venture whereby she boasts more than a decade of professional experience.

Much to her delight, her ability to bask in the glory of her element generally begins with the notion that she is fearfully and wonderfully made in God.

“I have mastered the physical aspect of the beauty industry, the makeup, the clothing, the hair, etc. But as a minister, it is most important to me to deal with how my clients, mentees, etc., feel on the inside.” — BreAnna Dante’ Watson

“I have always had a love for all things, fashion and beauty, since I was a little girl and it grew into a passion of mine as I got older,” Watson told Making Headline News during an interview this week. “I have always had an eye for putting outfits together, and the Lord blessed me to be very good at what I do. He blessed the work of my hands, so everything I touch, all the outfits I put together, and all the makeup I’ve done, I’ve done them extremely well. That’s why I’m here, to coach in the key areas of visual impact.”

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THE PROVERBS 31 FACTOR — A native of Chicago,
BreAnna Dante’ Watson is an accomplished businesswoman as owner and CEO of Dante’ Image Consulting & Beauty and Beauty Is My Ministry.

A business that accommodates people of all ages, Watson acknowledged that amongst her greatest fulfillments as a young entrepreneur is her ability to strategically bring to life the visions of her clients.

“There is no greater feeling for me than seeing a person smile, because they look and feel beautiful and I had something to do with that,” Watson said. “However, it’s more than just the physical outside appearance but, more important, how they feel on the inside, which is why I started Beauty Is My Ministry.”

For what it’s worth, it is a thriving, progressive ministry that has become a fixture, particularly in the Body of Christ.

HOOKIN’ THEM UP — A business that accommodates people of all ages, Watson acknowledged that amongst her greatest fulfillments as a young entrepreneur is her ability to strategically bring to life the visions of her clients.

Because, after all, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with church folk looking as sharp as a tack when preparing for worshipping.

“I have mastered the physical aspect of the beauty industry, the makeup, the clothing, the hair, etc.,” Watson said. But as a minister, it is most important to me to deal with how my clients, mentees, etc., feel on the inside.”

More than anything, Watson emphasized, her work in centered largely on executing her skills and mechanics, according to God’s purpose.

“I don’t want what I do to be a cover up or mask of God’s work, but simply an enhancement,” Watson explained. “I say it all the time that I’d be remiss if I did someone’s makeup or enhanced their wardrobe only for them to look in the mirror and still not feel beautiful or still be broken, because the things that are going on the inside have not been dealt with. So it’s much more than the physical.”

While a majority of her clients are based in Chicago and the surrounding areas, Watson will undoubtedly have the numerous opportunities to expand and promote her business in other parts of the country, particularly when traveling to different states to work and engage in ministerial duties.

“God’s willing, I will be able to touch the nations soon,” Watson, a 2006 graduate of Grafton (Massachusetts) Memorial Senior High School, said. “My vision is to motivate young women to identify and walk in their true beauty and purpose and have a heart like Christ. That is the ultimate beauty and to bring a little more style and class to everyone’s world.”

SPIRITUAL SWAG — While a majority of her clients are based in Chicago and the surrounding areas, Watson will undoubtedly have the numerous opportunities to expand and promote her business in other parts of the country, particularly when traveling to different states to work and engage in ministerial duties.

All the while greatly enabling them to realize they, too, are fearfully and wonderfully made in God.

Having enrolled at the Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago, where she studied Fashion Design, Watson will be a presenter during “Beauty Camp,” an event for young girls October 20 in nearby Calumet City from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST.

THE PSALM 105:1 FACTOR — “There is no greater feeling for me than seeing a person smile, because they look and feel beautiful and I had something to do with that,” Watson said. “However, it’s more than just the physical outside appearance but, more important, how they feel on the inside, which is why I started Beauty Is My Ministry.”

“I’ve been blessed to have some amazing folks, who have inspired and pushed me to go after my visions and purpose,” said Watson, who credits her Pastor, Prophet Tyree Beard and his wife, Lady Jennifer Beard (The City of David Movement of Chicago), as well as Elder Takaira Milton for having monumental impacts on her sustained success.

“I constantly honor (my spiritual leaders) because had it not been for them and their constant push and prayers and covering, I would not be the woman and preacher I am today. They are the best.”

For more information Chicago-area Businesswoman BreAnna Dante’ Watson, or to schedule her for a public appearance or speaking engagement, connect with her via Facebook under: BreAnna Dante’. Also, send email to: dimgconsulting17@gmail.com.

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Iowa author Spring C. Jackson’s latest book inspiring others to conquer fear while pressing toward their destiny

MAKING HEADLINE NEWS WELCOMES SPRING C. JACKSON 

She goes by the name of Spring C. Jackson.

How clever, considering her name is a spinoff of arguably one of the most celebrated of the annual four seasons.

Regardless, when it comes to her immeasurable gifts as an author, this remarkably brilliant writer customarily goes to great lengths to display her authorship gifts all year round.

CHI TOWN’S FINEST — Today, Cedar Rapids, Iowa-area author Spring C. Jackson’s name is affiliated with yet another awe-inspiring written document to complement two other books that were officially released this year: “We Are Women of Substance” and “Queendom Diaries: Pages From The Diary of A Queen.”

A native of Chicago, Jackson is the mastermind behind her story in the soon-to-be-released and spiritually empowering book entitled, “I Rise, Living Beyond The Bruises.”

For Jackson, who currently resides in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a rather intriguing series of events unfolded leading to her having assembled “I Rise, Living Beyond The Bruises.”

“I came across the petition for the project, attempting to connect and network with fellow author coaches and looking to build my team as a book project manager,” Jackson told Making Headline News this week. “That is how I stumbled across Ms. Precious Brown.”

Brown, an accomplished author who has published an array of books, is the founder and CEO of Kilgore Publishing, a Flint, Michigan-based venture that has made some pretty favorable strides since its inception in March 2017.

“God actually tugged at my heart to be a part of this project,” said Jackson, referring to her partnership with Brown. “I was already on two other anthologies and was thinking to myself that was enough for now.”

GOD’S DOING — For Jackson, a rather intriguing series of events unfolded leading to her having assembled “I Rise, Living Beyond The Bruises.”

Much to Jackson’s delight, it didn’t take very long for her and Brown to form a solid connection, one that had ultimately given way to a masterpiece that has come wrapped up in a book.

“I initially spoke with her about what she does as a publisher,” Jackson explained. “I ended that call and just shook the thought. However, it just kept coming up in my feed, and I really felt like I was supposed to be a part of this book, so I in-boxed her and asked her if there were any more spots left.”

And the rest, as they say, was history.

Today, Jackson’s name is affiliated with yet another awe-inspiring written document to complement two other books that were officially released this year: “We Are Women of Substance” and “Queendom Diaries: Pages From The Diary of A Queen.”

As for “I Rise, Living Beyond The Bruises, a book that depicts her latest story, Jackson emphasized, among other things, that someone out there — whether it be in the world or in the Body of Christ — has full access to her story, a God-orchestrated connected whereby He’s strategically using her life-changing story to minister to them.

“If I keep it to myself forever, not only do I stay trapped in fear, but I do not fulfill His purpose for what I went through,” Jackson said.

Interestingly, it didn’t take very long for Jackson to get her latest story ready for the latest book that bears her name — somewhere in the neighborhood of two months be exact.

Now that her much-anticipated project has officially made its presence in a third book, Jackson does shy away from the notion that what her reading audience has at its disposal is the spiritual Cliff Notes on how to conquer and outlast the spirit of fear, among other attacks launched by the enemy.

“My message is simply this: Fear does not have to take over your life,” Jackson said. “I shared in this book how I made a permanent decision based on a temporary situation due largely in part by what I thought people would say and what people would think.”

RAISING THE BAR — As for “I Rise, Living Beyond The Bruises,” a book that depicts her latest story,  Jackson emphasized, among other things, that someone out there — whether it be in the world or in the Body of Christ — has full access to her story, a God-orchestrated connected whereby He’s strategically using her life-changing story to minister to them.

But God…

“What I learned much later is that people are people and will always fail you,” Jackson said. “People can know what you are up against and will offer their unwelcomed opinion regardless. The question is, ‘How will you respond?’”

For Jackson, it’s safe to assume that she’s responded rather masterfully to the slew of unfavorable forms of adversity she’s endured leading to her divine calling and assignment for such a time as now.

“This book is part of my purpose in two ways,” Jackson explained. “First, it is developing me as a writer. It is a gift that has been recognized in me since I was a little girl. I have always enjoyed writing and my mother always told me that I should be a journalist.

“The second is helping to develop my ministry and assisting me with the courage not to just tell my story, but show others how they can overcome the fear that keeps them bound and not being able to fulfill purpose in life, love, ministry, business can offer in so many areas,” Jackson added.

Now that her latest book had created an overwhelming sense of enthusiasm, Jackson said other books are surely on the horizon, most notably her premiere independent literary work entitled, “Fearless Faith Foundation: A  90 Day Devotional Journal.”

In this forthcoming book, Jackson will assist others on the importance of changing their mindset by helping them to abandon fear and develop their faith.

IN AWE OF GOD — Now that her latest book had created an overwhelming sense of enthusiasm, Jackson said other books are surely on the horizon, most notably her premiere independent literary work entitled, “Fearless Faith Foundation: A 90 Day Devotional Journal.”

“I also plan to write a book about fear,” Jackson said. “I am the expert on the subject, because it crippled me and choked the life right out of me for years. I unknowingly lived in a negative place, gripped by the fear of people’s opinions, displaying my God given abilities and, ultimately, not walking in purpose.

“Sharing my testimony about what I been through is just the start,” Jackson continued. “Teaching on the subject of fear is a part of my ministry and makes all of my trials and tribulations worth the journey. Glorifying the Father and serving others is the ultimate goal.”

Not just in the Spring.

But rather all year round.

For more information about Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based Author Spring C. Jackson, or to schedule her for a public appearance, a book signing or speaking engagement, connect with her via Facebook under: Spring C. Jackson. Also, send email to: sprinyata@gmail.com.

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Dallas/Fort Worth-area minister Dytaan Carter conquers jail life, starts a thriving, kingdom-enhancing prison ministry

DALLAS — A little more than a decade ago, Dytaan Carter was widely viewed as just some dude from the hood who was accustomed to running the streets and getting his hustle on. 

DOING IT GOD’S WAY — An ex-inmate who was jailed for drug trafficking, Dytaan Carter deemed it essential to erect a Dallas/Fort Worth-area prison ministry whereby he is afforded the golden opportunity to help enhance and change the lives of current and former inmates. Pictured with Carter is his wife Maranda Carter, and their children, Rana, Dytaan, Jr., and Ryleigh.

At the end of the real day, even those rugged, brutally chaotic streets didn’t have what it took to rob him of his young life.

As Carter vividly recalled, the prelude to God strategically positioning him for ministry began to unfold just hours before Resurrection Sunday in 2007.

“(That’s when) God first spoke to me. I wasn’t even saved yet,” Carter told Making Headline News during a recent interview. “I woke up the next morning with a hangover, going to my wife’s cousin’s church in Oklahoma City, Pastor Cedric Pettis.”

As it turned out, that brief visit to nearby Oklahoma City is one about which Carter credits for essentially opening his eyes to bigger and better things opposite those about which the dreaded street life had to offer.

“I told my wife that the Lord spoke to me the night before and that He said, ‘I want you to teach my word,’” Carter recalled.

YEAR OF THE TURNAROUND — He recently started an online conference ministry as well as a weekly Bible study that take place at his home and is held every Tuesday at 8 p.m. CST — a far cry from his disheartening days during which he was jailed behind prison bars, reading on an eighth grade level while the overall landscape of his life seemed very much in doubt.

So much for setting up shop in the streets as his figurative living room, of sorts, his massive, yet sometimes unfair playground, if you will.

“I was still living in the streets at that time,” Carter said. “When we got to the church, I set in the back.”

Carter, in fact, admittedly tried all he could to prevent anyone from noticing that he was struggling with a hangover. Little did he know, though, God noticed which, to his credit, practically explains why he was single-handily picked out and set aside for God’s use.

“Didn’t want pastor to know that I was hung over and falling to sleep,” Carter jokingly said. “Pastor Cedric said, ‘DT Carter, come up here to the front.’ When I got up there he prophesied over my life. He said, ‘God wants you to preach His word’ and, immediately I turned toward my wife and asked, ‘Why did you tell him?’”

SPIRITUAL LIGHT BULB MOMENT — As it turned out, that brief visit to nearby Oklahoma City is one about which Carter credits for essentially opening it eyes to bigger and better things — opposite those about which street life had to offer.

For Carter’s information, his wife, Maranda, had nothing to do with what apparently was a dramatic sequence of spiritual events.

“She shrug her shoulders and said, ‘I did not tell him,’” said, Carter, alluding to the familiar passage of John 10:27. “Yeah, that was my first confirmation that I was called by God. “My sheep know My voice. They know Me and I know them. Amen.”

Fast forward to some 11 years later, and this is where Carter — a much more spiritually mature human being — is steadfastly fortifying his immeasurable kingdom gifts in ways unimaginable, in ways whereby the streets can’t merely assume any credit.

To his credit, although his present ministry is in its infancy stages, Carter, 36, essentially had become passion about ministering to incarcerated individuals inside of a few Oklahoma prisons between 2007 and 2011.

An ex-inmate who was once jailed for drug trafficking , Carter deemed it essential to erect a Dallas/Fort Worth-area prison ministry whereby he is afforded the golden opportunity to help enhance and change the lives of current and former inmates.

To his credit, although his present ministry is in its infancy stages, Carter, 36, essentially had become passion about ministering to incarcerated individuals inside of a few Oklahoma prisons between 2007 and 2011.

A native of Detroit, Carter was once tried and charged with selling drugs and was sentenced to 10 years in prison and one year in a drug rehabilitation program at a local correctional facility.

Today, unlike never before, Carter has witnessed his life change for the better — all because a little more than a decade ago, he gave up street life and sold out completely to God.

GOD’S SPOKESPERSON — Fast forward to some 11 years later, and this is where Carter — a much more spiritually mature human being — is steadfastly fortifying his immeasurable kingdom gifts in ways unimaginable, in ways whereby the streets can’t merely assume any credit.

“When I got into the county (jail), I picked up Rick Warren’s (book) Purpose Driven Life, and that’s when I started telling people about the love of Jesus,” Carter said. “I continued in Bible study.”

Interestingly, Carter managed to grasp a deeper, more intimate relationship with God, courtesy of some much-needed guidance of longtime Dallas-Fort Worth-area Pastor Andrew Jackson, Jr. of West Irving Church of God In Christ.

While a member of Jackson’s church, Carter built a solid rapport with the membership, considering he was a member of the security ministry, as well as routinely assisted worshipers on the parking lot upon their arrival for service.

In addition, Carter taught Sunday School and was active in a prison ministry sanctioned by the Dallas Coalition. Since December 2017, Carter and his family have been attending The Potter’s House of Fort Worth.

TRUE TEAM PLAYER — Interestingly, Carter managed to grasp a deeper, more intimate relation with God with courtesy of some much-needed guidance of longtime Dallas-Fort Worth-area Pastor Andrew Jackson, Jr. of West Irving Church of God In Christ. While a member of Jackson’s church, Carter built a solid rapport with the membership, considering he was a member of  the security ministry, as well as routinely assisted worshipers on the parking lot upon their arrival for service.

“Pastor Jackson helped my family and I come together,” Carter said. “He rehabilitated us. It was hard for me to get back to understanding how to cope with society. He counseled my wife and I and he also married us in June 24, 2007.”

Today, Carter is expanding his ministry just as God commanded him to.

He recently started an online conference ministry as well as a weekly Bible study that takes place at his home and is held every Tuesday at 8 p.m. CST — a far cry from his disheartening days during which he was jailed and housed behind prison bars, reading on an eighth grade level while the overall landscape of his life seemed very much in doubt.

But God…

BACK ON TRACK — Say this about this prisoner-turned-minister: He’s certainly got it and has done it God’s way — all because a little more than a decade ago, he gave up street life and sold out completely to the One Person Who matters most.

“When I went (to jail), I picked up the Bible and, as I read it, I start getting better,” said Carter, who eventually got his GED, then ultimately advanced his education by enrolling at Oral Roberts University, where he studied Theology.

Yep, at the end of the real day, those rugged, brutally chaotic streets didn’t have what it took to rob him of his young life.

“My mother taught me to love and respect women, work for what you want, (love your) family and never hold grudges,” Carter said. “She said, ‘Life isn’t handed to you. You have to go and get it.’”

Say this about this prisoner-turned-minister: He’s certainly got it, has surely done it God’s way — all because a little more than a decade ago, he gave up street life and sold out completely to the One Person Who matters most.

In ways whereby the streets can’t merely assume any credit.

 

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