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Donna's book uplifts the human spirit using scriptures and life experiences from herself and others through inspired revelations, endeavors, and prayers interwoven within texts.

Donna proclaims Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and witnesses to overcoming many trials and tribulations through God’s mercy, power, forgiveness, healings, and saving grace. Since the age of twelve when she first gave herself to God through Jesus Christ at Eighth and Center Street Baptist Church in Hannibal, Missouri (her hometown)… she had sensed His Holy presence in her life. Through the years, God has touched her life in so many ways; literally, “breaking shackles neath a load of guilt and shame” to allow her favor in listening for His guiding voice.

She has written a religiously-oriented non-fiction book which contains entries written in Christian meditations, memoirs, personal essays, and selected self-written poems. Meditations have originated from characters, primarily using the King James Version of the Bible and tell how they evolved in their relationships with the Lord as the writer has successfully conveyed to her readers.

To the best of her abilities through the workings of the Holy Spirit, she has tried to breathe God’s word into the writing of each of the experiences and challenges faced by herself and characters within the Bible. Hopefully, through such design these themes can aid the readers and soothe their hearts in what they are soulfully seeking in a word from God as they magnify His Holy name.

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Religion

Christianisme

Christian Living

Inspirational

Philosophie et théologie

Memoir

Lighthouse

Poetry

Meditations

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Publié par	WestBow Press
Date de parution	30 mars 2023
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781664288553
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	1 Mo

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LISTENING FOR GOD’S VOICE
(Meditations, Memoirs, Personal Essays, and Poetry)
DONNA COLLIER RICKMAN

Copyright © 2023 Donna Collier Rickman.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced by any means, graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or by any information storage retrieval system without the written permission of the author except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

This book is a work of non-fiction. Unless otherwise noted, the author and the publisher make no explicit guarantees as to the accuracy of the information contained in this book and in some cases, names of people and places have been altered to protect their privacy.

WestBow Press
A Division of Thomas Nelson & Zondervan
1663 Liberty Drive
Bloomington, IN 47403
www.westbowpress.com
844-714-3454

Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Getty Images are models, and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.
Certain stock imagery © Getty Images.

Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version, unless otherwise stated.

Lighthouse image by Mary Lynne Richards

ISBN: 978-1-6642-8854-6 (sc)
ISBN: 978-1-6642-8856-0 (hc)
ISBN: 978-1-6642-8855-3 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2023900206

WestBow Press rev. date: 3/14/2023
CONTENTS
Foreword
Introduction
Acknowledgements
Dedication
Epigraph
Poetic Journeying (Poem)
ANXIOUSNESS
Listless Moods
Wandering Spirit
Sojourning Another Day
Delicate Eyes
DISOBEDIENCE
Ignorant Decisions
Not My Brother’s Keeper
Lost At Sea
Redemption Through Jesus Christ
EXALTATION
Beautifully Made
Mixed Betrayal
Knight In Shining Armor
Surely Ready
Not My Will, Lord
Forget Me Not
The Simple Life (Poem)
FAITH
Wake Up Everyone
How Great Thou Art
Be Done With It
I’m On My Way
Charting Waters
Abiding Faith
Our Douglasville Community
FORGIVENESS
Tender Care Always
Blistering Frills
Save It For Another Day
Simply Speaking
FREEDOM
Feathers Of A Bird
Prosperity, Not Shame In The Lord
Run The Race
Walking The Lighthouse Stairs
Almost (Poem)
GRACE
Rustling Leaves
Sit Still And Listen
Two Cups Of Coffee
Amazing Grace
HOPE
Stalwart Confidence
Until We Meet Again
Beating Down Sun
Quite Frankly
Finding My Pen
Turning Point
JOY
Resounding Joy
Rising Sun
Laughing Again
Roll Them Up
Love Passing Across Cultures (Poem)
LOVE
Love Heals All
Between Friends
Loving You Is Beautiful
Eating Together
LOYALTY
Withering Heights
Just A Closer Walk
Some People
Fear Thou Not
MARRIAGE
Covenant Kiss
Small Sips Of Tea
The Odd Couple
Righteous Living
One Name Only
Unearned Favor
As My Soul Dreams On Angels’ Wings (Poem)
OBEDIENCE
Listening Intently
Whispering Raindrops
Blessed Servant Of God
Blessings Forevermore
Be At Attention
Smile When You’re Happy!
PATIENCE
Patient Favor
Patience My Child
Slowly Brewing
Standing On Shaky Ground
PEACE
Peace Be Still
Stressful Reunions
Hallelujah, My Father
Light Of The Moon
Water Dances (Poem)
PERSEVERANCE
Calculating My Net Worth
Counting The Moments
Knocking Down A Brickhouse
What Says This Man?
REASSURANCE
Boundless Mercies
Elevated Pressures
Touched By An Angel
The Best Of Times
SACRIFICE
Greater Days
A Lighter Meaning
Bustling Holidays
At The River’s Edge
Signaling Ahead
A Signing Event
Mr. Mandela’s Rise For Freedom (Poem)
STRENGTH
Bent Like That
Searing Overflow
Mount Them Up
Falling Righteously
TRUST
Idol Worship
Writing Gingerly
Short-Tailed Feathers
Casting One’s Cares
WISDOM
Glorious Principles
An Old Soul
A Little While Longer
A Matter Of Time
Wisdom Brother
Reflections From Yesterday
POETRY
Gray Hatred
Masked Stories
Sitting Amongst My Sisters
Seasonal Moon Tides

Epilogue
Futher Readings And Guided Discussions
Bibliography
Notecards
FOREWORD
It has been my pleasure to serve as a spiritual guide and Bible assistant to my beloved and anointed wife in the construction of this work. We, at all times have considered the uplifting value of the contents and pray that people will find help in the thoughts expressed herein.
Through her writings, the reader may experience clarity and resolution to their questions. Her style of writing takes the reader directly to the eventful happenings. I believe the reading of this collection will develop a closer bond between the reader and God.
Further, it is the author’s hope as she has expressed to me, that readers will benefit in their own lives from her sharing many of her own trials and tribulations. Also, by the help of God, via His voice and appointed angels… she has overcome most of her challenges, gained strength and discernment and learned to enjoy everyday living.
Dennis Rickman
IN MEMORIAM
To my beloved husband, Dennis Vandeleur Rickman, who passed from this life unto eternity (God’s Kingdom) on September 9, 2022. His words of love and support are radiated throughout this book like the lighthouses on the pages and I thank him.
Donna Collier Rickman
INTRODUCTION
What the Author Hopes to Convey in the Book:
This book is a collection of inspirational writings as heard by the author from God’s voice. Since the age of twelve when she first gave herself to God through Jesus Christ at Eighth and Center Street Baptist Church in Hannibal, Missouri (her hometown) she has sensed His Holy presence in her life. Through the years, God has touched her life in so many ways; literally, “breaking shackles neath a load of guilt and shame” to allow her favor in listening for His guiding voice.
To the best of her abilities through the workings of the Holy Spirit, she has tried to breathe God’s word into the writing of each entry from experiences and challenges faced by herself and characters within the Bible using various themes which are cited in alphabetical order. Hopefully, through such design these themes can aid the readers and soothe their hearts in what they are soulfully seeking in a word from God as they magnify His Holy name.
Had it not been for the Lord, she is not sure that she or they would have survived such situations; spiritually, mentally and physically. In most cases, we have triumphed and overcome both unforeseen and seen obstacles head on. Others, she has found are slowly brewing as she finds herself still working via professional therapy and medications. However, as a witness to His divineness, miracles, and glory… she knows that God stays close by and dwells within her spirit.
Also, there exists ripples of hilarity in some of these works which allows the reader some opportunities to reflect back to a softer time and melodious journey in his or her sojourn with God, thus enjoying the simpler things in life and laughing with thanksgiving about how you got over with God’s grace. To God be the glory throughout your reading!
How To Read This Book:
This book comprises a collection of inspirational writings and poetry as heard by the author from listening for God’s voice to direct her steps throughout this writing venture. Most often, she wants the reader to think about the lighthouses on the covers and throughout the pages to meditate on the serenity, solace, and spirituality which they can offer and that she found her hometown lighthouse afforded her.
She has written a religiously-oriented non-fiction book which contains entries written in memoirs, personal essays, Christian meditations, and selected self-written poems. Meditations have originated from characters using primarily the King James Version along with other versions of the Bible and tell how they evolved in their relationships with the Lord as the writer has successfully conveyed to her readers.
She has designated a group of scriptures to pre-read prior to each anticipated entry. They in turn will intertwine with each writing but are listed under Further Reading toward the end of the book. She then selectively places each entry under twenty-one themes upon which they are grouped accordingly.
This makes it easier to select a reading for a specific need or concern which one might have and wants to find out how the character(s) made it through and possibly, open the doors for readers to journal and share their own experiences as well under such themes.
In finality, she closes each entry with a revelation, endeavor, and prayer to use in one’s daily living. Throughout the entries, she has allowed the reader the opportunity to relate and reflect upon the scriptural passages and find meaning in the substance and settings of her writings.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
My daughter, Maggie for her undying technical assistance prior to manuscript submission. My son, Mark Jr. for the gift of a new computer to type my manuscript. My late husband, Dennis for his spiritual clarity, e