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Excerpt: Journal, August 9, 2019 (Desert of Solitude)

I breathe in and out knowing Your Breath and Spirit flow through me. Thank You, Abba for sharing Your breath with me. For counting me worthy to bear and represent Your likeness in the Earth. Thank You Abba for the mind, heart and spirit that pants after you daily; that aches when I get off track.

Desert of Solitude: Refreshed by Grace by LaShawnda Jones

The centered, self assured look of the woman spreading her arms in what I perceived to be joy – caught my eye and enticed me to read the back cover of this book. The summary says this book is an exploration and that is true on many levels. The author shares memories, events and thoughts…

Gathering of The Griots: A Soulful Chicago Book Fair Affair 06/26 by Host Naimah Latif | Women Podcasts

Interview with Gathering of the Griots on The Female Solution.

Harvest Update – Book Release – Desert of Solitude

“This book is a must read. Desert of Solitude really helped me understand some things in life that I struggled with. It’s very refreshing to see someone overcome so many obstacles I’ve struggled with. Thank you, sincerely.”

Harvest Update – Desert of Solitude: Refreshed by Grace Release

Harvest Update Book Release April 21, 2018 Volume 3, Issue 1 This book is a must read. Desert of Solitude really helped me understand some things in life that I struggled with. It’s very refreshing to see someone overcome so many obstacles I’ve struggled with. Thank you, sincerely. ~ Kayla, April 10, 2018 Amazon Verified Purchase 5.0ContinueContinue reading “Harvest Update – Desert of Solitude: Refreshed by Grace Release”

Introduction: Wonder-Filled Living

The introduction to Desert of Solitude: Refreshed by Grace outlines how wonderful humans are even during our lowest to ordinary moments. The African Augustine of Hippo, remembered as Saint Augustine, pondered that people travel the world to experience wonder yet pass by themselves without wondering at all. We become used to ourselves, used to our lives, our surroundings, our situations. We begin to think we are common, that there’s nothing special about us, indeed that our very basic days are as good as life gets.

Preface: A Note About Desert of Solitude

Preface: A Note About Desert of Solitude
Two common pieces of feedback received for My God and Me, the first book about my faith journey, was (1) the material was dense and (2) frequent pauses were needed to reflect on what was shared. As a result, I’ve taken great care to make the pages of Desert of Solitude more welcoming to read by adding breaks and transitions in the form of poems, notes, songs and sermons.