In a story that spans years and continents, the author takes the reader on a journey that evokes feelings of elation as well as sadness. This book shows how the power of love transcends race, language, and culture. The author delves into the challenges and blessings of friendship and love in face of adversity; she helps the reader appreciate the double-sided experience of following one's heart in the face of discrimination and support from the faith community. She shares her husband's story of growing up in Zimbabwe, Africa, and how God paved a way for him to study in the United States. This book also includes their personal story of overcoming racial and cultural barriers in their relationship. With the blending of her husband's African heritage and her Amish roots, this story proves that love is deeper than skin.

Time has been well spent in writing Aunt Nancy's Road Called Faith. It is a poetic biography that digs deep into the social, emotional, and spiritual facets of Aunt Nancy's life. From being born in the roaring '20s, living in the state of Florida during much of the mid and late 1900s, and having personally known and worked with Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and Dr. George Washington Carver, Aunt Nancy surely has a story to tell. Enjoy her faith-filled story, even though her faith in God extends far beyond these written lines.

Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me " Has the Lord called you? This book is for you. Following Your Steps will take you through its pages to see God's faithfulness, and you will find testimonies to strengthen your faith. In its chapters, you will see the trials, tribulations, and difficulties that a missionary encounters in his work. You will be able to see that in his moments of pain, need, sadness, discouragement, happiness, and victories, the Lord is present. As you read these pages, you will see how the footprints of a missionary with the divine support for his call marked hundreds of lives over the last forty years in many different countries.

If you ever wanted to walk through the Gospels with a friend and discuss how this pertains to your life, here is the perfect opportunity. Come read about Jesus through the lenses of the twenty-first century and relate to life experiences along the way. If you don't know much about the Bible and don't want to ask, this is the perfect venue for you. There will be some "ah ha" moments, some "Kleenex" moments, and some funny moments, all drawn within the boundaries of Christian attitudes. You will find some chapters that are purely personal and some that are almost commentary in character, all pointing to themes of nondenominational doctrine to interest you, inform you, entertain you, and encourage you to go further on your own path. Dear Readers, "A good look into a woman's life with its ups and downs, and always followed by Scripture that gives each experience a higher meaning. All women can relate with different parts of Jody's memoirs, and combined with insightful Scriptures, we get a comforting reminder of how we are provided for by God in Jesus' name." --Priscilla Marsh, Laguna Beach, California Dear Readers, "I have just begun reading the manuscript for The Path, and what a blessing it is I have already cried, smiled, nodded, and laughed. Thank you, Jody, for 25 years of friendship " --Shirley Newis, Calgary, Alberta

From a 1974 motorcycle crash in upstate New York my memoir was born. Seven years of diary writing was the only medicine helping me through confusion and memory loss. Slowly the friendship of storytelling filled the diaries with life's struggles, victories and lost love. Lyric writing naturally flowed out one snowy night and a goal, a dream came alive.

Traveling to California in 1982 my hopes of a songwriting career thrived for seven years then faded away without knowing God. Through a glorious supernatural gift of God's grace on 8-20-1989 He brought me into His family. After four years of struggling spiritual growth and recording the love of God, I flew home to New York in 1993. Stories increased proclaiming the truth of how Jesus saves and changes lives.

Love for God grew through my writing as perseverance blossomed into full dedication. Thankfully telling about God's love, trials and blessings is one more privilege in life, this path through time.

The subject of race (particularly as relates to interracial dating and marriage) has long been considered strongly controversial. I maintain that any lack of acceptance on the part of the races (where it still exists) is largely the result of a lack of familiarity--one to another. Knowledge, insight, and the dispelling of stereotypical rumor are each important elements necessary to bridge the racial gap that yet remains.

The purpose of this book is to provide the material necessary to gain a greater understanding of just how truly connected we are as a people.

While we will each possess our own individual dreams, hopes, fears, and insecurities, it is hopeful that (above all) we will recognize the presence and plan of God within each of our lives.

The following material has been written in such a format that one can simply begin by opening the book on any given page (even starting in the middle if so desired). In your reading, it is my hope that you will glean valuable information along the way. The composition of material is likened to that of a family scrapbook or album whose contents are assorted snippets, sentimental tokens, and snapshots of life. You might also compare it to a recipe, where a "dash of this, and a sprig of that" enter into the mix. Subjects range from healthcare to cuisine and even manage to include encapsulated brief short story. The material is intended to educate, inform, and enlighten. Moreover, may it serve as a reminder of the obligation we all bear to show respect for all races and nationalities--looking beyond title, race, or ethnicity. In essence, seeking to know the true person, the heart, the genuine soul--the individual.

Ten Years inside Shelton Prison is a moving picture that captures what happens inside a prison. Shocking evil and joyful healings live together side by side where the Gospel goes successfully. A guard being stabbed to death with a ballpoint pen during a chapel service stands next to tears of joy running down the face of a Russian mafia member when he was born again.

Robert walked into Shelton prison for the first time. As he walked past fences that were covered with razor wire blindingly reflecting the harsh sun, he was afraid. Iron gates slammed behind him. Guards were unaware of his trembling hands. Men in orange suits began to watch him. There was no place to run.

This was the beginning of ten years in Shelton prison, where the author served the Lord. There were great blessings: fearful faces accepted the Lord Jesus and became new creatures in Christ. There were dangerous moments: an inmate cut Robert, forcing him to go through AIDS testing. Yet he also had a prisoner's scarred head laid on his shoulder, who after accepting Jesus smiled at him and said, "I needed that."

The controlling purpose of Ten Years is to present the four biblical steps to freedom from incarceration, whether inside a prison or addicted outside of a prison. The four parts of this graphic book are: imprisoned, instruction, health, and freedom.

The book concludes with two appendices on important subjects: "Learning How to Resist the Devil" and a famous therapy for treating addictions, "Family of Origin Therapy."

After the appendices, thirty-three itemized summaries or compendia are given with the reference pages included. Also, there are referenced sites for ten of Robert's poems that are included in this prison journey log.