This book is for women who know, perhaps only deep in their heart, that they need an answer to the question, "Do you think I'm beautiful?" Readers will come to understand that the question is uniquely feminine, placed there by the Creator to woo them to Himself. Along the way, women will learn about the distractions that can keep them from the One who calls them beautiful, what it takes to return to His embrace, and what delights await them there. Angela's skillful, moving writing style is...

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...

For many years Angela Thomas thought of the Beatitudes as a list of "Gotta Be's," as in: Gotta be meek. Gotta be merciful. And when she compared her life to the standard they set, she always felt that she came up short. But through God's great mercy, she has come to see this passage instead as a roster of "When You Are's." When you are meek, there is a spiritual inheritance. When you are merciful, you will be shown mercy.This shift in thinking ha...

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 ...

This book is for women who know, perhaps only deep in their heart, that they need an answer to the question, "Do you think I'm beautiful?" Readers will come to understand that the question is uniquely feminine, placed there by the Creator to woo them to Himself. Along the way, women will learn about the distractions that can keep them from the One who calls them beautiful, what it takes to return to His embrace, and what delights await them there. Angela's skillful, moving writing style is...

"He's 100 percent boy...and I just don't understand him!"Angela Thomas, bestselling author of 52 Things Kids Need from a Mom, gets it. The mother of four children, Angela brings wisdom, humor, and compassion to her new book for moms. Find encouragement and inspiration as she lays out 52 creative ways to help you connect with your son's heart. Discover how tocheer him on from the sidelineshear his heart when it hurtsteach him strength and l...

This book is for women who know, perhaps only deep in their heart, that they need an answer to the question, "Do you think I'm beautiful?" Readers will come to understand that the question is uniquely feminine, placed there by the Creator to woo them to Himself. Along the way, women will learn about the distractions that can keep them from the One who calls them beautiful, what it takes to return to His embrace, and what delights await them there. Angela's skillful, moving writing style is...

The day Angela Thomas sold the only thing she had, the diamond from her engagement ring, to take care of her kids was the day she began to believe they were going to make it. In that decision, the faith she had always talked about became the faith she was going to learn how to live. In the years since, God has given Angela a passionate desire . . . to live an amazing life, even while raising four kids as a single mom. In this book she shares her hard-earned wisdom on loneliness, dating, fi...

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...

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...

Dive into "Beyond Sight: 31 Days of Empowering Faith, Affirmations, and Poetry," where Queen Angela invites you on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. This captivating collection is designed to educate, empower, and encourage you to live boldly in faith, with each page offering profound insights and uplifting affirmations that resonate deeply with your soul. Through heartfelt poetry and thought-provoking reflections, this book honors the enduring legacy of Anto...