Bøger af Cassundra White-Elliott

The pressures and stresses of life can cause people to turn inside of themselves rather than fully projecting their unique self outward for fear of being judged, ridiculed, or mocked. This can result in people donning masks to present themselves in a more acceptable fashion to please others, to be loved, and to present characteristics others find appealing. Masks are also worn to shield insecurities, cover past hurts, or as a method of temporarily transforming oneself into someone other than who he/she really is. Without a Mask teaches you how to live as God designed you -as your authentic self- and how to do it without apologizing about the strong, unique person God created you to be! Dare to live your life authentically and unapologetically you!

Lord, Teach Me to be a Blessing! will change a person's mentality from being centered around "me, myself, and I" to focusing on "others." This is the very purpose of this book: to change the mentality of the world from being self centered to other centered.

If you possess habits and display characteristics that are unbecoming, debilitating, and hinder the desired progress in your life or that affect your relationships with others, Set Free will provide the steps you need to be healed and delivered, through the Word of God. Deliverance is available to you! Claim your healing today and walk in victory!

A Mother's Heart shares the unconditional love of mothers through a compilation of testimonies. Each testimony serves as a tribute to a special mother. The children of the represented mothers have lovingly written about their childhood, young adult life and/or older adult experiences they shared with their mother. As you read the writers' reflections, you will feel the expressions of love exude from the pages. The purpose of this book is two-fold. First, it honors those mothers who stood by their children through the trials of life and showered them with unconditional love. Second, the book is a source of encouragement for mothers who may feel inadequate and question whether or not they are actually suited for motherhood. Our advice to mothers is, "Be encouraged; the journey of motherhood may seem daunting at times and you may shed some tears, but your children will never forget the love you have shown them and instilled in them to share with others." Mothers may not be perfect, but they are definitely unmatched by any other category of person on God's green earth!

Throughout the journey of life, we all experience ups and downs and joys and pains. Most of us successfully find solutions to the situations/problems we encounter, but we often avoid dealing with the attached emotions. If we continue to ignore the emotions of pain, hurt, disappointment, anger, etc., we set ourselves up for destruction. Our families, our cultures, and our society tell us to be strong, to keep our chin up, and to grin and bear it. However, these methods of avoidance can lead us to strokes due to the undue amount of pressure we place on ourselves and/or mental illness from being unable to cope with the emotional baggage we have accumulated. In "After the Dust Settles," Dr. C. White-Elliott shares several situations that we all may encounter at one time or another in our lifetime and how to successfully navigate through them, so we can find ourselves emotionally healthy after the dust has settled and the situation has been rectified. Begin reading today and experience a better tomorrow!

Do you know how much God loves you? Do you know you are God's unique design and there is no one else like you? God loves you more than you can imagine, and you are very, very special to Him. Ages 4-10

Even in situations we do not understand, we should find compassion in our heart for the struggles others endure. In this story, a king looked outside of himself into the needs of others, and he acted on their behalf.Ages 5-10

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.Worship the Lord with gladness;come before him with joyful songs.Know that the Lord is God.It is he who made us, and we are his;we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.Enter his gates with thanksgivingand his courts with praise;give thanks to him and praise his name.For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;his faithfulness continues through all generations.Psalm 100 (NIV)Ages 4-10

God wants you to have the victory in Him. No matter how hard school, sports, and other activities can be, remember to trust in the Lord. If you have faith in Him, He will lead you to victory.Age 4-10

Cassy learns the meaning of "unconditional love" as she interacts with her schoolmates, her friends, her brothers, and her mother. She never knew she could learn so much in one day. After it is all said and done, she learns love is not a bartering system. Ages 4-10

Beginning in the early 1500s, Africans were transported to America; however, they were not permitted to live and operate as free citizens in the new land. They were enslaved and treated as property rather than human beings. Some 500 years later, people of African descent and other Blacks have yet to realize the true meaning of freedom, equality, and liberty in America. This inequity stems from sustained and systemic racism and acts of discrimination. These abhorrent acts have consistently kept Black Americans marginalized from mainstream America, depriving them of equal access to employment, education, wealth, housing, quality health care, and safety. The modern-day slavery experience of Africans in the 1500s and 1600s (which led to the current condition of Black Americans) was similar to that of the Israelites of the 15th century B.C. as they too were enslaved. At the moment of the Israelites' liberation from Egypt, God moved mightily in their lives by transferring the wealth (gold and silver) of Egypt to the Israelites. In this season, God desires to move mightily in the lives of Black Americans as He did for the Israelites. And, just as He did for them, He wants to complete the wealth transfer that has already been initiated, for the Bible says in Proverbs 13:22b, "...and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just." So, what must you do to prepare for a mighty move of God?How can you be an agent of change?

James and Cindy have a lot of fun when they are jumping on the couch. They laugh until their stomachs hurt. One day, something bad happens. Do they tell the babysitter the truth or did they lie?Ages 4-11

Joseph is the eleventh of Jacob's twelve sons. Joseph is a special child, and God has many great things in store for him. Even though his brothers are not always nice to Joseph, he loves them anyway, and he always tries to do what is right in God's eyes. Joseph's journey from a child to a man is not an easy one, but God protects him every step of the way.Ages 4-10

A very special little boy named Samuel grew up to become one of the greatest prophets and judges that ever lived. He was so special that God chose him to anoint the very first king of the Israelite nation.

The first of the Ten Commandments says, "I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me" (Exodus 20:2-3).As we worship God, we must be careful not to place any person or thing, such as cars, money, technology, sports, or fashion above Him. God is the key to our existence, and He is to be first in our lives.Ages 8-12

Do you think you could leave a place you have always lived to be with someone you care deeply for? That is exactly what Ruth decided to do when her mother-in-law Naomi was returning back to her hometown. Can you be brave like Ruth if you needed to be?Ages 4-10

"God loves a cheerful giver" (II Cor. 9:7b). A giver is a person who helps other people when they need help or are in trouble. Doctors, teachers, firefighters, police officers, postal workers, military personnel, ministers, and stylists are some of the people who help others every day.Ages 4-9

Be Ye Inspired: Volume I contains thirty days of inspirational Bible verses that will encourage your heart and strengthen your faith in the Lord and His promises.Read one verse and the accompanying passage per day and watch your spirit lift and your countenance brighten.

Forgiving people who are mean to you can be hard to do. Justin learns how to treat his little sister Kayla with kindness after she forgives him for being mean to her. Then, while he is at school, he shows his friends what he has learned.Ages 4-9

Take an adventure within the pages of The Mosaic IX, where you will find stories filled with controversy, intrigue, mystery, amazement, love, inspiration, romance, science fiction, and the unexpected. New to this Mosaic is several sneak peaks of full-length novels.This compilation features the following authors: Charles Anthony, Christopher Ball, Michelle Ball, D. Cottrell, Crystal Czarniak, These Hands, Riley Maiden, Julian Martinez, Maria Olekh, Nathaniel Ritchey, Chloe Strickland, La Noyce Taylor, Cheryl Ryan-Todd, Michael Todd, Janae Walker, and Audrey Williams.

Each day brings about its own unique challenges. Yet, in the midst of the challenge you are enduring, there are scriptures that are applicable to your situation that will provide insight, understanding, and comfort. God's Word serves as our guide and provides peace in the midst of a trial or daily circumstance. The Word of God keeps us healthy and whole when we read it, meditate on it, and apply it. Rest in Him provides Bible verses at your fingertips for easy use. Keep this handy tool close by, so you can remind yourself that the Lord is an ever-present help in the time of need.

Keri is a friendly neighborhood collie who exhibits tender-loving kindness to the people who live in his neighborhood. All of his actions demonstrate the godly principle "Love thy neighbor." What kind acts can Keri teach you today?Ages 3-8

David was a young shepherd, who went into battle with Goliath to protect the people. Later, David became the second king of Israel. King David served God and the people of Israel faithfully for 40 years. Although King David was not a perfect man, he was humble, and he really loved God with his whole heart.Ages 4-9

Luke 21:33 declares, "Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away," and Jeremiah 1:12 says, "Then said the Lord unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it." According to these two verses, we can stand firmly on the Word of God at all times because His Word is everlasting, and He watches over it continuously to perform it.While the promises of man may go unfulfilled, God's Word is true and He declares, "So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it" (Isaiah 55:11).In this book, particular attention is brought to Psalm 91:1-7. In these verses, God promises His divine protection for His children. Read Christopher's story and see how the divine protective nature of God is demonstrated and remember Acts 10:34b, which states, "God is no respecter of persons." What He is able to do for one, He is able to do for another. So, no matter what you be faced with today, call on the Lord, and He will deliver you!

Disneyland is a place where a kid can be a kid- regardless of age. It is a place where many hearts desire to go and explore the land Mickey and Minnie call their home. Kimara, like most six-year-olds, wanted to go to the Magic Kingdom to celebrate her birthday. Every day, she would ask her parents and Nana when she could go. One day, her dream came true! So, off she went, along with her parents, her younger brother, and Nana, to explore the mysteries inside the Magic Kingdom. Inside these pages, witness kids being kids as their hearts are overwhelmed with joy!

"The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly" (John 10:10).Satan's mission is to steal, kill, and destroy all that God has provided for us. With him on the rampage, we must be ready to go to war- spiritually and naturally. On the other hand, we could sit idly by and allow the enemy to take what is rightfully ours. However, that is not the will of God. God has given us power to tread upon serpents and scorpions (Luke 10:19) and to reclaim all the enemy has stolen from us.This book will share how we can be victorious in reclaiming what is rightfully ours when the enemy has turned his ugly head in our direction and made us prey for his latest scheme.With God on our side, the enemy will not prevail!

The Making of Dr. C. shares the 50-year journey of Dr. Cassundra White-Elliott. Her journey of trials, missteps, successes, and triumphs will inspire you to face any trial you may encounter with a positive attitude and the Word of God.Her life demonstrates no matter what you may face, there is always a brighter tomorrow.Keeping the faith will allow God to work in your life. After all, He only wants the best for you!