Bøger af Christianne Ashton Henderson

Our Shepherd is the story of Lester Kent Henderson, Jr. and Christianne Ashton Henderson. It details their meeting, their marriage, their life with four awesome children and their dedication to the Lord and their careers. Actually, it is the story of the compassion and love of Jesus Christ, our amazing Shepherd. Christianne was inspired to tell others of how our Shepherd comforts us when we are sad or distressed. Thinking about the delightful life she had with her husband and family, she has been able to grieve and still move forward with the love of Jesus. Knowing that Lester is dwelling in the house of the Lord forever has comforted her and our Shepherd has sustained her to complete this book, even at the age of 82! Christianne Ashton Henderson is a native of East Brewton, Alabama. She has been a resident of Montgomery, since arriving at Huntingdon College in 1959. She married Lester Kent Henderson, Jr., in 1961. Christianne taught English/French at Lee High School before giving birth to Leigh, Aimee and Lester III. She became interested in Special Education, teaching three years at Chisholm Elementary. After the birth of Jessica, she returned to MPS as a psychometrist, becoming a Special Education Supervisor, and principal at Children's Center. Love of writing has been a major component of her life. The Holy Spirit inspired her to write Our Shepherd, remembering and writing about her husband's dedication to our Lord and Savior and his helping many others as bank president and community leader. Our Shepherd was inspired by a chaplain praying the 23rd Psalm as Lester went to "dwell in the house of the Lord. Forever!"'

My Chains Are Gone is a book about the author's fall and how many of Chris Tomlin's songs helped her remain close to the Lord during the crisis, maintaining her faith and trusting in His healing power.

Escape, Leave Your Burdens Behind and Live with Christ is a book that was inspired by a women's retreat at her church, St. James United Methodist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. This is the second book that Christianne has written based on scripture and words spoken to her by the Holy Spirit. Her first book, The Heart of the Matter, was published in 2007.

Christianne Ashton Henderson experienced a serious accident but was able to maintain her faith as she received God's amazing healing, grace and mercy. She had been singing "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone), almost every minute for a week before the fall. The messages and serious worship of this song and all of the Chris Tomlin's songs led her closer to Jesus Christ than she had ever been. Each song was words that God was speaking to lift her up and encourage her in these down times. As she listened to the inspirational music, the Lord led her to write the words of My Chains Are Gone, His Mercy Reigns, and follow His will in her life. She continues to worship Him each day with the astounding Chris Tomlin songs. Christianne hopes that My Chains Are Gone, His Mercy Reigns will help others see the blessing that God bestows upon us and that they will draw closer to Him, listening to the calling of the songs that are quoted in each chapter. She continues to volunteer in her church, St. James UMC in Montgomery, Alabama. She has been a resident of Montgomery since beginning attendance at Huntingdon College in 1959. She and her husband, Lester, married after their sophomore year. She graduated in 1963 and taught English and French in the public school system. She became very interested in Special Education and earned a Master's Degree in Special Education and Administration at Auburn University Montgomery. Her later service in Montgomery Public Schools included working as a psychometrist, teaching special education, supervising special education teachers and serving as a principal. Final retirement in 2008 was difficult but she has enjoyed life since that time, focusing on God's purpose for her and spending time with her wonderful eight grandchildren and great grandchild.