When Grammy-nominated recording artist Matthew West started writing his top-selling new album, The Story of Your Life*(Sparrow, 2010)* he asked fans to submit personal experiences. More than 10,000 tales of hope, perseverance, and redemption poured in. With friend and author Angela Thomas, West presents some of these powerful stories paired with meaningful devotions they inspired.Wendy gave birth to her daughter in jail. When all seemed hopeless, she found God and he...

Bestselling author and mother of four children Angela Thomas brings her trademark storytelling and biblical teaching to this book of encouragement for moms who, in the daily whir of busyness, long to connect with their kids in new ways.With compassion and creativity, Angela presents 52 inspirations to help moms experience intentional mothering, intentional living, and intentional joy as they:talk to their child as though he is fascinatinglearn to play one vi...

Rise Unbroken is a testament to what it means to journey through pain and emerge standing in the light of your own becoming. These poems speak to the strength found in vulnerability and the quiet, ongoing courage it takes to begin again. Celebrating the body that has carried us, the scars that have taught us, and the communities that have held us, this collection is both song and sanctuary.With every line, Rise Unbroken invites you to honor your path—through memor...

Jazz and Justin were the epitome of the perfect couple. At the prestigious HBCU in Atlanta, where Justin lectured passionately as a professor in social sciences, they were an idolized duo—admired by students and faculty alike. Their relationship was often described as inspiriting. An emblematic bond formed through shared campus life, forever cemented in their roles as an academic power couple. They had met as starry-eyed seniors, their mutual love for culture and social justice sparking en...

Gather Light follows the breaking of silence with the tender, everyday labor of repair. These poems linger in the hush after rupture and listen for what answers back: the first unguarded laugh, a hand steadying a cup, sunlight pooling on a kitchen floor. Attuned to small daily victories and beginnings that almost hide inside ordinary moments, the collection honors how support arrives in unexpected places—through a neighbor's nod, a late-night DJ, a text at the right hour, the soft insisten...

Book 1: Shatter SilenceIn Shatter Silence, raw pain finds poetry. This collection journeys through the darkest corners of the human spirit—where suffering is kept secret, and voices are smothered by fear, shame, or trauma. Each poem peers into the quiet agony of suppression, tracing invisible wounds that ache beneath the surface. Yet even amid the darkness, there are flickers of defiance and trembling first steps toward recovery.As the verses unfold, the reader witnesses th...

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Embark on a transformative 31-day journey with Angela Thomas Smith's "A Closer Walk with I AM THAT I AM," a Bible guide and journal designed specifically for teenagers navigating the exhilarating yet challenging years of adolescence. This resource offers more than biblical insights—it extends a personal invitation to discover the living truth within the Word of God.Teenagers are encouraged to delve deeply into scripture, inviting the Holy Spirit to illuminate lessons that resonate ...

20 Indidivaduals form various background sharing their journey to overcoming Suicide Attempts. Our desire is to educate,empower and encourage individuals to walk in purpose according to the word of GOD.

A dual memoir written by two lifelong friends who began working as mental health nurses in a large psychiatric facility in the 1970s. Their vivid recollections describe the intense, unsettling, and often poignant world they encountered behind institutional walls, after entering the profession almost by accident. In a time when psychiatric hospitals were overcrowded, underfunded, and governed by rigid routines, they also provided safety and a sense of community for long-term residents with ...

Celebrate National Poetry Month 2025 with an inspiring new collection!Do you seek poetry that ignites your soul, awakens possibility, and empowers self-discovery? AWAKENED VERSES: UNLEASHING THE P.O.W.E.R WITHIN invites you on a transformative journey through the written word. Within these pages, you'll discover poems that honor the human spirit and the unyielding force within us all.P.O.W.E.R stands for Purpose, Optimism, Wisdom, Empathy, and Resilience—the guiding lights ...

Immerse yourself in *Crowning Glory: A Journey of Grace & Wisdom*, a heartfelt poetic tribute celebrating Queen Angela's 50th journey around the sun. Curated with love and admiration, this anthology features the powerful voices of 20 remarkable poets who join Queen Angela in marking not only her milestone but also the beauty and significance of National Poetry Month.Each poem in this collection is a jewel, illuminating Angela's path of grace, resilience, and wisdom. Together, they ...