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The Certain Ones: You're not Forsaken. You're Chosen for Purpose.
Why do certain ones suffer more than other people do? That is the question she wanted answered. The path of life is not just a journey but also an assigned one she discovered as she witness the journey of the lives of others. No longer a peripheral bystander she will embark on her own private journey. On this journey, she deals with personal issues that have been handicapping her life. On her path, she encounters hurt and rejection. Hurt can cause a person to do things that they normally would not do. On the heel of self-discovery, she finds that she is not alone and that she was a certain one. Chosen for purpose. Thoughts from the AuthorHave you ever had something inside you begging for release? My book The Certain Ones was one of those things inside of me that needed releasing for purpose. Catamenial Pnuemothorax, infertility, and rejection could no longer remain silent inside of me. With my coming forth and shedding light to those aforementioned issues, has helped many women young and old alike. (Thank you ladies for your emails J) Though painful for me at the time, I now understand and even appreciate the physical and emotional hardships I endured. My purpose has come full circle, I accepted that I was not forsaken. My chosen purpose is to be of help to women suffering from ailments, due to infertility. Through the process of time and Gods grace, I now fully embrace my change in assignment. It had taken me awhile to see past the hurt, but I have and now I am pleased with the woman God has chosen me to be. Let the Hannah's of the world rise up! We are not forsaken. We are chosen for purpose. Go, purposed women!
124 pages, Paperback
First published April 17, 2008
About the author
Vanessa Richardson
8 books107 followersVanessa Richardson is an author, poet, and playwright. Vanessa has written several stage productions and have been blessed to perform them at various venues. Her stage productions includes: Someone To Love Me, Why Do Bad Things Happens To Good People? Lord, I Don't Understand, and The Fullness Of Time.
Vanessa is currently working on the second installment of her, Inspirational Suspense Love Series titled, Love Lifted Me.
"When a man's ways please the LORD, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him." (Proverbs 16:7)
http://thecertainones.blogspot.com
Vanessa is currently working on the second installment of her, Inspirational Suspense Love Series titled, Love Lifted Me.
"When a man's ways please the LORD, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him." (Proverbs 16:7)
http://thecertainones.blogspot.com
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July 19, 2009
The author, Vanessa Richardson, is a woman with a very strong faith and a very powerful story to tell. She has lived through a lot in her life, and her book is intended to inspire others who are suffering and maybe help them understand their suffering in a new way. There are many grammatical and typographical errors, and I found them very distracting from the story. The back cover of this book says that Richardson is working on her second book, and I hope she will work with a different editor on that one. Her story is inspirational and the right editor will help in making sure that her message comes across clearly.
September 28, 2009
The Certain Ones: You're Not Forsaken. You're Chosen for Purpose, has an empowering, edifying, and encouraging message for people in all walks of life--especially those seeking God, for the calling placed on their lives. Yet, some of us focus primarily on our circumstances and situations at hand, instead of becoming more than conquerors. There are onlookers or watchers, who do not understand how "certain ones" keep pressing and pushing when the pressure is at a high, where it seems like no way out.
Vanessa Richardson also shares her heartrending and touching experiences, with transparent struggles that some of us can relate to (or unseemly cannot imagine being in her shoes) and her faithfulness while walking with God.
Vanessa Richardson also shares her heartrending and touching experiences, with transparent struggles that some of us can relate to (or unseemly cannot imagine being in her shoes) and her faithfulness while walking with God.
March 25, 2009
I know the adage: Do not to judge a book, by its cover. I confess that, it was the cover of the book that first caught my attention. I woman appearing to hold the sun in her hands, certainly is an attention grabber.
I appreciate this book, as it has encouraged me a great deal. What I loved best about this book, was the uncanny knack Vanessa had with making me feel as though, she was talking directly to me! What a moving testimony Vanessa has. I am impressed by her faith and courage. I recommend this book to married women, but to single women, especially.
I appreciate this book, as it has encouraged me a great deal. What I loved best about this book, was the uncanny knack Vanessa had with making me feel as though, she was talking directly to me! What a moving testimony Vanessa has. I am impressed by her faith and courage. I recommend this book to married women, but to single women, especially.
July 14, 2008
People can use this book along with the Bible to attain, renew, or maintain spiritual connection with God - Freedom. Everyone male and female should pick up a copy. It's an amazing MUST read!
April 10, 2009
I enjoyed this book. After reading this book, I was inspired to write a book, too. This book is for those with strong faith and belief. I recommend it to women in particular. This book is grade A.
April 18, 2009
This book inspired me to make changes in my life.
Robin.
Robin.
September 28, 2009
The Certain Ones: You're Not Forsaken. You're Chosen for Purpose, has an empowering, edifying, and encouraging message for people in all walks of life--especially those seeking God, for the calling placed on their lives. Yet, some of us focus primarily on our circumstances and situations at hand, instead of becoming more than conquerors. There are onlookers or watchers, who do not understand how "certain ones" keep pressing and pushing when the pressure is at a high, where it seems like no way out.
Vanessa Richardson also shares her heartrending and touching experiences, with transparent struggles that some of us can relate to (or unseemly cannot imagine being in her shoes) and her faithfulness while walking with God.
Vanessa Richardson also shares her heartrending and touching experiences, with transparent struggles that some of us can relate to (or unseemly cannot imagine being in her shoes) and her faithfulness while walking with God.
June 16, 2010
This book tells a story of how a person faces the storms of life alone, reaching out for God. Yes, there are family members and friends around, but there is a special journey in life that one has to walk alone to find destiny.
Destiny calls out to each person in a different way and we all have different experiences to share. In fact, each of us answers the call of destiny in a different way just as the author did.
Each chapter seems to be unique by itself, offering a lesson to be learnt. I found this lesson most enlightening: that when a Teacher gives a test, He doesn't speak. It defintely helped me understand some lingering questions I had. =)
Destiny calls out to each person in a different way and we all have different experiences to share. In fact, each of us answers the call of destiny in a different way just as the author did.
Each chapter seems to be unique by itself, offering a lesson to be learnt. I found this lesson most enlightening: that when a Teacher gives a test, He doesn't speak. It defintely helped me understand some lingering questions I had. =)
January 3, 2010
Order placed and excited about getting it!
March 9, 2010
Inspiring! Simply inspiring.
May 14, 2010
I loved this book it's very powerful. I learned to stay strong in your storms how God can and will bring you out.
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