Bøger af Shelia E Bell

Two senior all-American high school basketball players create a situation that both have to man up on in order to win at the game of basketball and in the game of life. Unfortunately, both have to man up despite the emptiness in their hearts as a result of a parent who walked out early in their lives. The result: unresolved issues that most often derail the most disciplined youth, causing many to walk off the court and into the court system for much of their lives. Brought together merely by chance, these two identical yet unrelated look-a-likes end up trading places their senior year to play a joke on the world like the cruel joke they feel the world has played on them. In their journey, they soon come to witness the hurt others go through in a world that is not just unfair to the two of them, but to all, and though there are referees in life, even they make bad calls from time to time. Nevertheless if they plan to succeed, they still have to Man Up!

Dancing on a pole and prostituting herself is the only life twenty-something year old Tabitha "Tammy" Bordeaux knows. Turned out and put on display for men by her own mother at a young age, Tammy has learned how to master the sex game so she can provide a home for her two little girls. When her pimp, Rooster, brings a new girl into what is known as the henhouse, and directs Tammy to "teach" her the ropes, things begin to change in Tammy's life. One thing after another including a tragic death causes Tammy's life to begin spiraling out of her control. When she is faced with the possibility of losing her precious daughters to the system, Tammy realizes it's time for a change and a new game plan. Will the unexpected help from a stranger be the thing to inject newfound hope in Tammy for her life and the life of her little girls or will she run to the arms of Rooster or some other pimp for salvation. This urban tale will keep you turning the page with drama and excitement.

Everyone loves Granny's delicious sweet potato pies. What will Granny, Manesha, and Xavier do when they discover there are no sweet potatoes to make Granny's famous pies? This fun, delightful story introduces Cyrus, the family dog and his love for sweet potatoes!

Jalin and his dog, Rex, are swept away by a whirlwind into an unknown, far away place. Jalin is surprised at what he finds in this strange new land. Jalin meets the mighty lion, Majestic, and all of his jungle friends. They become Jalin and Rex's new friends. In this fun, delightful story, discover the value and importance of being kind to animals and all living things.

"Scriptures All Teenagers Should Know" is designed and written not only for teenagers, but anyone in need of a quick reference and guide to some of the Bible's most pertinent passages of scripture. It can be a great resource for church youth groups, Sunday school classes and more. I hope teenagers will keep this book close by as a great tool to help them grow in their faith and in their relationship with God.

Five year old Monroe is on an adventure to make Big Girl Decisions everyday. Follow her along her journey to see what decisions she makes.

Rick Bass is a junior at a southern commuter college. When he meets Elenore he is immediately attracted to her reserved yet captivating ways. When Rick finds himself in a dangerous situation far beyond his ability to cope, he uses drastic measures that change the direction of his otherwise dull, uneventful life and may cause him the girl of his dreams. Rick's careless and thoughtless actions bring tragic results, yet he still believes God endorsed his plan. From the writer of "None of Our Hands Are Clean," Ralph Thompson, Jr. tells a story of a young man who knows of God but is unsure about God's direction in his life when things get out of hand. Is God truly the orchestrator when one choice leads to a life time of consequences?

River Staples is ready for love. A single, handsome, eligible bachelor, with a successful law practice, the one thing missing in his life is that special someone. When his sister hires the beautiful, captivating and mysterious, Magnolia Carter as a counselor at her dating agency Step Out of the Box, River's heart suddenly begins to beats wildly. Can there truly be such thing as 'love at first sight?'Magnolia Carter has signed off on love after her husband's sudden death almost three years ago. When she and her two young sons relocate to Springdale, Arkansas for a new chance at starting life as a widow and single parent, the last thing she expects is to meet the likes of River Staples.Will the obvious love connection they share be enough? Will Magnolia be able to move from the past and step into a new future with a new chance at love. Will River find in Magnolia the love he's been longing for or is her pain too deep to let him into her heart? Either way, it seems love won't let this couple wait.

In "No One Asked Me" Wanda shares her personal story of her fight for her own survival to overcome the mental and emotional trauma caused by years of being sexually abused as a child and teen, leading to a thirteen year addiction to alcohol and crack cocaine. It was not easy, but Wanda broke her cycle of addiction and now enjoys living a successful, happy, drug-free life. Her mission today is to help other victims of molestation and drug addiction by sharing her story.

I don't know half of what I thought I knew. Truer words have never been spoken. We spend so much of our youth and our self-developing time thinking we have all the answers. Just when we think we have it under control, things change. The things we once thought etched in concrete we discover were movable! Relationships we thought were forever-ended. Marriages we thought everlasting-ended in divorce or death. What I thought I knew about life and living, I discover as I age "I don't know half of what I thought I knew!"It's the same for Hannah who discovers life has so much more to offer in her golden years! She forms a group of senior citizens who she calls 'antique teenagers' like herself. Together, the group learn about living life as seniors, falling in love, having strong relationships and learning how to move with the ebbs and flows of growing older. This entertaining romantic tale is sure to stir your emotional heart strings and make you believe dating, falling in love and having fulfilling relationships is possible-no matter what age!

True love sees no color or ethnicity because it sees with the heart. When William and Darsula first see each other it is love at first sight. But love between a white boy and a beautiful Indian girl in the 1930s is forbidden. The young couple must decide if the love they share is worth alienating their families or will their love compel them to fight to be together at all costs.

This love story spans over thirty plus years, starting in the fall of 1930. Smart, handsome, dapper 19-year-old Robert Gilmore Jr. leaves home to attend Wakefield University in Springdale, Arkansas. This is where he meets and falls for the beautiful, biracial, but elusive Sophia Longmire, also a student at Wakefield.Robert Gilmore hopes to spend the rest of his life with Sophia. But when Robert disappears without a trace, Sophia does not know what to think.Almost forty years pass before Robert and Sophia see each other again. What has life shown them during this time? Have the years been kind to them? Will life present them another chance or is it too late to dance?

Thirty-year old psychiatrist, Samuel Taylor, Jr., sets out on a quest to find his father whom he has never known or met. His mother left his father when Samuel was an infant and his sisters were toddlers. Full of questions and now ready to take a bride of his own, Samuel stumbles upon his mother's secret leading to the discovery of his father's whereabouts. Will Samuel's search break the cycle of silence and secrets brought on by past mistakes, misunderstandings and heartache? What price of silence has this broken family paid and will they ever see redemption?

Four captivating short stories about the personal lives of senior couples as they replay the memories and experiences of their lives over the years. From Evelyn T. Stamps' book "To Begin Again With Worn Out Tools" discover what Maggie Smith is doing as she nears that magical age of one-hundred? How has Maggie kept the music playing? John Logan and Debra Kirk, former college sweethearts, reunite forty years later. Will John get another chance to make things right? Retired psychologist, Helen Collins Weston, at age sixty-five, wonders which way to turn after the death of her husband to the dreaded culprit, Alzheimer's. Is it too late for Helen to rediscover love, passion, and romance? Martha marries again at eighty-one! Now five years later, is Martha still giggling, smiling, and blushing like a school girl? Last, seventy-year-old handsome, suave Gabriel Collins, was reluctant to try love again until he meets Martha Robertson. On their fifth wedding anniversary is the music still playing for them? Entertaining, revealing stories about the pleasures and perils of becoming older.

Thousands of women and men have faced rejection at one time or another in their lives. I want to inform you that it's time to move past being rejected to rejoicing. In my new book "From Rejection to Rejoicing: How Rejection Saved My Life" you will learn that rejection does not mean the end but rather the beginning. Rejection is part of God's protection from people or things that can break you, cause you hurt, harm, or pain. It does not mean something is wrong with you. It only means that God has other plans and something greater for your life. In my book, I share my personal journey because I want you to realize your value, increase your self-esteem, and rise from where you are. Like I did, you too can allow rejection to motivate you to become a better person, to teach you patience, and how to wait on God. Rejection can be an opportunity for you to create change and begin to live your best life. I want you to find happiness and lasting love in God and yourself, not others. Evaluate where you are and experience joy in healing and becoming a complete person within. Being rejected does not mean you are not liked, valued, or important. It only means that you are not meant to connect or fit in with everybody or every situation. When you learn how to live and rejoice through rejection you can be in a position to handle and live through any problem you face in life because rejection can make you stronger. Affirmations, prayer, and reading God's word can help you through any situation. So arise, be healed, become stronger, be better, and rejoice through it all!

What happens when life happens? Do you fold and crumble? Do you stumble and fall or do you rise up and reach? "How to Live Your Life Like It's Golden Even If There is No Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow" gives you ten rules to help you learn how to navigate life when things don't go exactly like we hoped, expected, and thought.

Hezekiah McCoy is a free man in more ways than one. He's roaming around seeking a place to establish "New Holy Rock Ministries" and find himself a First Lady to go along with it. Fancy McCoy is determined to live her best life after being duped by a man sent by her ex-husband to humiliate her. Dem McCoy Boys are still making their marks and leaving some unforgettable legacies (not necessarily all good ones). Stiles's visits to Holy Rock are growing more frequent. Is it because of his new position or the new lady in his life?

Smart, sassy, and single middle school teacher, Brianna Madison, hides behind the mask of her disability. Bound by a wheelchair and held hostage by her emotions, Brianna's self-esteem is shot, and her belief in love is non-existent. Will she ever stop running from herself and from love? Is love the cure-all or will her web of lies and secrets destroy any chance Brianna has to heal from her past and claim what the future has for her?History teacher Trey Hollister's first year at Augustine Prep is already off to a good start when he enters the prestigious halls of the private academy. Handsome, and newly divorced, Trey is not looking for a relationship. Fresh memories of how painful heartbreak can be keeps him grounded. Things change quickly when he sets eyes on his co-worker, Brianna. But Brianna's tough shell is almost more than he cares to handle. Will he keep pursuing Brianna or give in to the growing demands of an ex-wife who wants him back.

Life is full of making choices. It is not always easy because our human nature is always in the way. Other times, our judgment grows cloudy due to our emotions, and all of life's issues swirling around us. I hope this book helps you to make better choices in your life. It is my desire that you be everything God has called you to be. I also hope it brings peace, opportunities and freedom to your life, and that it enlightens your mind so you will always know you are made without excuse. Now is the time for you to get up and get started walking in your purpose. Romans 1:20 (KJV) For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse.

Use this quick, easy to read and follow resource guide, to learn valuable tools about securing and providing the best childcare sitters, particularly at home.

Levi Frazier, Jr. is a poet, an award-winning author, playwright and an Associate Professor at Southwest Tennessee Community College. He and his wife Deborah are co-founders of Blues City Cultural Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Some of Frazier's awards include the Germantown Arts Alliance Literary Award, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival Southern Writer's Fellowship, 1st Place Chattanooga Theatre Center's Playwriting Contest, and the Ostrander Award for the Best Original Play. He and Deborah are the proud parents of Ayana, Levi III, and Matthew. They are also the proud grandparents of Moriah June Frazier, Michaela Jani' Frazier, and Leah Mourning Frazier.

Out of the frying pan and into the fire .... Tammy and her girls barely escape life threatening snares in "Concrete Roses Trampled Book I," only to be caught in the iron clutches of danger again!In "Concrete Roses Book II Revived," Tammy grapples to keep her family together under the menacing intimidation of pimp, Rooster and his main girl, Chica. Tammy's past life just will not leave her alone, as old friends reveal new plots and diabolical schemes that aim to destroy Tammy and all she holds dear. But amid the chaos, new alliances are forged, and hope emerges!

"Love on the Move" is a story of life's twists and turns, how it bounces and skips from one situation to another. You will meet Nellie, Patience, Eartha, Kelly, Bill, Hunter, and Calvin. Witness their determination to catch and hold to their dreams as life flings them up and down, in and out. Was the outcome what they expected, what they wanted?

It's often said "love is blind." This proves to be true in this romantic tale set in the 1800s. When Jackson, a freed black man falls in love with Tika, a white girl, they must keep their feelings hidden or face the backlash and scorn from white slave owners. Tika's brother, Sawyer Craft, raised to be a fighter against injustice and ill treatment of slaves, is determined not to allow the complications of falling in love, keep him from carrying out his father's legacy. He is taken off guard when he rescues a slave girl and brings her home to live on the family land where she can be free. He never expected his heart to be taken captive in the deal. "Love Beyond Boundaries" explores love, racism, and struggles of the Craft family and their journey all woven in a romantic tale.

Four rich, teen best friends are shocked and saddened when their best friend, Oreal, is sexually assaulted and murdered when she visits Memphis for a short vacation. The girls agree and set out to avenge Oreal's death, but find out their sudden thirst for revenge is not so easily satisfied.

Introducing the Real Housewives of Adverse City... Avery, Eva, Meesha, and Peyton, live the type of lives everyday women can only dream of. One thing for sure, there is always drama and never a dull moment when it comes to these ultra-rich housewives.Eva Stenberg is the wife of Dr. Harper Stenberg, a cardiovascular surgeon, NY Times bestselling author and Chief Medical Director of Adverse City Hospital. He is a man dedicated fully to his career and his position, which leaves Eva frustrated and lonely. The fact that Harper desires no children adds a blazing fuel to an already out of control inferno. When Harper's twenty three year old son comes to visit, will he be the one to put out the blaze or start a whole new one. Peyton Hudson, the mother of one son, Liam, is married to Derek Hudson, a wealthy App developer and President of Adverse City Bank. When someone from her past resurfaces, her world is turned upside down and life as she has known it will never be the same.First Lady, Meesha Porter, the mother of four sons and the wife of Senior Pastor Carlton Porter who founded the 20,000 member Perfecting Your Faith Ministries, believes she has the perfect marriage, until from out of nowhere, Carlton tells her that he wants a divorce.Avery Mitchelson, a former high priced call girl and the mother of two girls allows her past to almost destroy her marriage to multi-millionaire trial attorney, Ryker Mitchelson when she makes a decision that could cost her everything.Welcome to their world!

Tall. Dark. Handsome. These are just a few physical attributes of Saul, son of Kish, who would become Israel's first king. His looks were appealing and charming, but his heart was filled with darkness, pride, compulsiveness, unquenchable rage, and smoldering jealousy. Saul's negative internal proclivities, robbed the people of Israel of a great and competent leader. He spent an exorbitant amount of time and energy making excuses for his flagrant partial obedience and his incessant desire to murder David, a man who despite the never-ending threat on his life, never dishonored the king. Saul's life is a cautionary tale of how disregarding God's instructions and precepts can literally cause one to become mentally deranged. Your story doesn't have to mirror Saul's life. Let's take this journey together to Slay the Saul Complex Within!

Have you ever wondered why God allowed you to experience so much pain and hurt in your life? Maybe you are searching for answers on how to trust God when you see or hear no sight of Him. I dare you to open your heart and mind and begin to walk a journey of faith and see God reveal to you all the answers you have sought. You will see and understand how to reach God in these ending times. Do you still believe in miracles? Are you searching for that one encounter, one moment, or one time when you can finally have the breakthrough, peace, or joy you seek? Everything in life is designed to set us right where our purpose and destiny lies but we must believe that is true. It is time to trust God beyond what we can see. Don't take my word for it. Dare to take the quest with me as I walk you through my journey and the messages God gave me to carry me through the storms in my life. You will see, even as a teenager, that you can develop a true committed relationship with God and walk in His purpose. You will understand that nothing you have been through will be wasted. Do you have a thirst that you can't quench or an appetite that's unexplainable? Well, it's time to feed your soul. Yes, God is about to speak directly to you about your life. It's time to tell Satan he has no power, and you are victorious! You will see that nothing is impossible when God is on your side. There is true purpose in your pain. This is truly your season for greater.

I am pretty much a simple guy who happens to love food. I live to eat. I like my food to taste good but I also want it to look pleasing to the eye. My love for food and for preparing my meals, allows me to make my foods look and taste like they were prepared on an open grill or stovetop. It will look and taste just as good-if not better! And it all comes from the Microwave!