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"Her tiara is the thorny crown that is reserved only for those who have suffered hardships, endured storms, and survived predicaments too horrendous to be articulated. Her soul, like those of all who h ave had a real adventure, has become the rose that brightens the lives of us all. Her thorny path may usher tears to stream down our face. But her resiliency will motivate the disadvantaged to rise from the ashes of mediocrity and fulfull their dreams." - Biship T. D. Jakes, from the forward. -----
A leading African-American columnist and the sister of well-known author and speaker Bishop T. D. Jakes, Jacqueline Jakes knows all too well how God gives us challenges -- large and small -- every day. While still in her twenties, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor, underwent an eight-hour surgery, and went through a long, difficult recover. She credits her faith for giving her the courage and strength to face the future.
Now, in SISTER WIT, she offers devotions to help other women handle life's difficulties, from the landmark events tht test our faith tot he everyday annoyances that test our patience. Addressing the special needs of women, and filled with secrets Jacqueline Jakes has held deep in her heart and never before shared about her illness, SISTER WIT shows us how to overcome past hurts, deal with conflicting emotions, and open our eyes to new perspectives.
Listening to SISTER WIT often will provide just the right messages of faith to lift your spirit, feed your soul, and help you do all thaat life asks of you. (back cover)
A leading African-American columnist and the sister of well-known author and speaker Bishop T. D. Jakes, Jacqueline Jakes knows all too well how God gives us challenges -- large and small -- every day. While still in her twenties, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor, underwent an eight-hour surgery, and went through a long, difficult recover. She credits her faith for giving her the courage and strength to face the future.
Now, in SISTER WIT, she offers devotions to help other women handle life's difficulties, from the landmark events tht test our faith tot he everyday annoyances that test our patience. Addressing the special needs of women, and filled with secrets Jacqueline Jakes has held deep in her heart and never before shared about her illness, SISTER WIT shows us how to overcome past hurts, deal with conflicting emotions, and open our eyes to new perspectives.
Listening to SISTER WIT often will provide just the right messages of faith to lift your spirit, feed your soul, and help you do all thaat life asks of you. (back cover)
