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This is a short post that by no means intends to take away of the importance of the content. I’ve just produced this review to be intentionally spoiler-free, for good reason. I want it to have the chance it deserves, to have its own spot in everyone’s library.
The brief back-story
Nearly a year ago, I had the privilege of visiting a church, Cathedral of Glory, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. As well as being a church, it’s also the main campus of the Biblical Studies college I’ve been attending for the last few years. I attend remotely from Posey County, Indiana and to say I’m loving the experience doesn’t cover it. It’s been a blessing in every direction.
It was the first time I got to meet some classmates and online acquaintances that had become friends during my first year of school. One of those friends was Dr. Sherri Shannon.
Before meeting her, I had already heard of her passion for ministry in several areas–jails, low-income neighborhoods and youth outreach. They represent a sizable scope of where her energies are spent and her expertise is freely provided. On top of that, she owns and manages her own business.
After meeting her in person, I understood why she is so highly regarded. If ever you meet her, you’ll know too. She’s really all that, and before my visit concluded she gifted me a copy of her book. Her reason wasn’t to show it off, it was just in case it might help someone or help me help someone.
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About her book
First, I’ll let ya know right now, I’m not giving away any spoilers. You’ll have to taste and see for yourself why I rate this book as a great read, even though it’s teeny-tiny.
I had no expectations of the contents. Knew by the size of it, it was gonna be a short read and I was right. Took about half an hour to get from cover to cover. Though it’s one of the shortest books I’ve ever read, its content is diamond.
Great things in small packages
Those of us in ministry aren’t going to have common ground in every area of those we minister to. It’s impossible.
That doesn’t mean we won’t be asked to minister in areas where we have no personal experience. That happens regularly.
Thankfully, the Word of God isn’t limited. It provides guidance in every area anyone may inquire about or even be in a struggle with. Beyond that, He personally guides us through unfamiliar areas to be able to help those seeking direction, understanding, healing and sometimes deliverance.
Ministers are merely the vessels He often chooses to work through. I can say with confidence, Dr. Shannon’s book strikes me as divinely inspired and will lend insight, comfort and usable working knowledge.
She wrote it to be a blessing to others and apparently, the Lord is already delivering just that. It definitely blessed me.
And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. Revelation 12:11 KJV
The wrap!
This little book will be a great investment of both your money and time. I pray you’ll get a copy for yourself. After you’ve read it, I hope you'll suggest it or maybe even gift a copy to someone you know that it may help.
Without giving away any secrets, I’ll leave you with this thought...
It’s stories like these that can make a difference between life and death.
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‘Til next time,
Shalom, shalom from Southern Indiana
Angelia
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