Böcker av Lakisha Johnson

There is no standard set of wedding vows. A man and woman can choose their vows, tailored to them, their beliefs and relationship. However, many times we vow what we don't understand. When this happens, we tend to make a mess of things. In this mini-series, we will explore traditional wedding vows from a fictional and Christian standpoint. Asking the question, "What are you vowing?" Because although you vowed with truth and your heart, sometimes things can be hard to contend with and/or come back from. Yes, you had good intentions, but the stiffness of that "AND" will test every inch of your faith, love, and vow. Find out if these marriages can survive the vows they've promised. This book bundle has the following: Book 1 - To Have and To HoldBook 2 - For Better and For WorseBook 3 - For Richer and For Poorer

The Drunken Druid's 2018 Book of the Year - The Forgotten Wife Rylee used to be the apple of Todd's eye. Lately, he's been too busy to notice her, and she couldn't help but wonder why. Then one day, an unexpected email, subject line: Forgotten Wife, and little did she know, it was about to play a major part in her life. They say first comes love then comes a kidnapping, attacks, lies, and affairs. Someone is out for blood but who, what, when, and why? Secrets are revealed and Rylee fears for her life when all she ever wanted was not to be The Forgotten Wife.

Magnolia is a 32 year old female who was recently asked to lead the congregants of a growing church in Memphis, TN. She thought she'd be happy but as soon as the words, "We want you to lead..." left the mouth of Senior Pastor, Lucas Carrington, fear set in. It isn't fear of the position because Magnolia has been under the leadership of Pastor Carrington for five years. It isn't even fear of being the church's first woman pastor. Her fear is the secret she's carrying. Her secret ... Magnolia is being chased. Chased - pursued in order to catch.Magnolia is being chased by the demons of her past and it is the one thing she can't get away from. No matter how much she prays and fast or the many times she lays on the altar, she cannot outrun it. But she's tired. Tired of running but afraid of being caught. Will Magnolia finally surrender to stop the chase or will her fear be too hard to face?

Imagine standing face to face with an opponent whose face is obstructed from view. You have no idea who it is, but they've been the one taunting and tormenting you. This opponent's voice keeps you up at night, paralyzing you with fear. It's the one holding purpose in your sight but not allowing you to get near. This opponent is familiar, its voice is one you've heard too. Now imagine looking in the mirror and this opponent is you.This journal, Surviving Me was created by prayer and God's guidance because I've come to understand, sometimes we're our own worst enemy. It's not that we don't believe in ourselves or trust who God has made us, but dealing with the strains of life can make you pause when you should press.This journal will touch on subjects of who am I, what's hindering me and how do I survive; to help you divorce things you fight against daily. However, this journal isn't a magical potion, it may not even be the answer you need; but I pray it helps on your journey of surviving when the enemy you're fighting is YOU.

Last call signifies closing time is near, either you place your last order or settle any open tabs. In life, it's when you're fed up and a decision must be made ... Should I Stay, or Should I Go?For Lillian Weaver, last call could be a possible end to her seven-year marriage to Blair. Blair, the owner of a popular bar, B Squared has allowed success to go to his head. Now, his pride and ego are bigger than the promises and plans he once made with his wife. A wife, who no longer recognizes the man Blair has become. He used to be loving and kind, someone she was willing to sacrifice her own dreams for. Until one day, he changed. His demeaning language and disrespectful actions leaves Lillie confused, hurt and tired. Will Blair's pride cause Lillie to walk away and him lose it all? You'll have to find out in this Christian Fiction novella, Last Call.

After the broken hearts, crushed promises and shattered trust caused by sin and fleshly lust; Came pain, forgiveness and the chance to start over but is it too late for some to recover?The Bible says in 1 Peter 4:12-13, "Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy."But how can you hold on when it seems everything is fighting against, what you're praying for?These six friends have endured a lot and it doesn't seem like an end is in sight. With more storms and broken hearts, more shattered trust and crushed promises; some are on the verge of giving it all up. Will they hold on, long enough, to go through God's process of recovery and restoration or will it be more than they can take? Find out in the finale of When the Vows Break?

Just when Ava expected the roughness of her life to smooth out, the turbulence gets worse. After being attacked by Andre and betrayed by Katrina, Ava is faced with attack after attack. Yet, in the midst of darkness, God sends light by way of Levar Wilson, friends who love her, and the blessing of a new baby. Will the light be enough to pull Ava through or is her trust all but depleted? Someone once told her, almost means the deed wasn't finished signifying there's still hope. But it's up to Ava to take the chance.

Shattered, a word that means broken into pieces or exhausted and it sums up Camille's life, perfectly. You met her in When the Vows Break and if you remember, Camille Shannon is who she is. Unapologetically Cam, with no holds barred and want what she wants. Until eighteen months ago, when she came face to face with a demon of her past and it sent her spiraling. From unfaithfulness to drugs, to love and loss; she's experienced it. Some of it is due to her actions yet when she tries to get her life together, it's proving to be harder than she expected.To complicate matters, her dream job is within reach but someone is determined to make sure she'll never grasp it. Will Camille find the strength to deal with the skeletons, in her closet, the ones that left her torn and battered; or will she always be Camille Shannon, hiding instead of owning her truth ... she's SHATTERED?

When the Vows Break, tears will surely fall, but will the marriages and friendships survive the damage of it all? All hell broke loose, and it has unleashed damage and chaos, in the lives of these six friends. For Shelby, Ray, Kerri, Chloe, Lyn, and Cam; the storm clouds are rolling in and there doesn't seem to be an end. For some of them, they'll find their way back to God but others, inner turmoil will push them further away. More secrets, more lying, more cheating, and more temptations still prove that not everything is what it seems. Will they be able to get through the pain and make their way to forgiveness or will it be more than they can take? Find out in part 2 of When the Vows Break.

Gwendolyn was 13 when her dad shattered her heart, leaving her broken. Her mother told her, "a daddy can break a girl's heart before any man has a chance," and she was right. Through many failed relationships and giving herself to any man who showed interest, she knew she had to get herself together. So, she gave up on men. Until Jacque. He came into her life with promises to love, honor and cherish her; forsaking all others until death do they part. Twelve years later, he has made good on his promises until he didn't. Now, Gwen finds herself spiraling out of control and it's bad. What she didn't realize, Jacque was more broken than she was and had demons of his own. With inward fighting and outward consequences, will Gwen and Jacque recover or are they broken beyond repair?

Have you ever found yourself needing a dose of something doctors couldn't prescribe to give you that little bit of push to keep going? Are you having one of those days when you're spiritually and emotionally fatigued and yearning for a word from God? Although Doses of Devotion may not have the cure to all you're going through, what you'll find is prescriptions for the right dose of strength, courage, faith and obedience. I pray with each dose, your spirit is ignited to get up and try again. I pray, reading these devotionals, you'll taste the very essence of God and know you aren't alone. I pray, something I share will give you the strength, courage, faith and obedience to try fight, persevere and overcome. And I pray, through this devotional, you'll see the prescribed promise of our God to always protect, provide, abide in, bless and make ways for you.With the right Dose of Devotion, may you find the urge to try again.

Dearly beloved, is how it begins. What God has joined together, let no man put asunder; is how it ends. Happily married, wedded bliss with these rings, we do take; But what happens to happily ever after, when the vows break? Shelby, Raylan, Chloe, Lynesha, Kerri and Camille have been friends since freshmen year of high school. They've endured college, failed relationships, deaths and sickness together. They've watched each other grow and become business leaders and owners, wives and mothers. They've survived when most people say, women can't be friends. Then, all hell breaks loose in each of their marriages. Secrets, lying, cheating, drugs, alcohol, and temptations prove that not everything is what it seems. Will the chaos of it all be more than they can take? Find out in part 1 of When the Vows Break Books in the series: When the Vows Break 1When the Vows Break 2When the Vows Break 3Shattered 1Shattered 2Tense