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Book: Expressions of Faith and Hope in an Unpredictable World

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Liberty Dendron

about this book: Expressions of Faith and Hope in An Unpredictable World... is a literary work of poems that reflect the author's spiritual thoughts concerning events and happenings throughout her life. These beautifully written and heartfelt poems of inspiration capture life as seen through the eyes of the writer. These thought provoking poems offer encouragement and hope in a fast paced and constantly changing world.

Who could have imagined that our lives and livelihoods would be entangled with a virus that has caused many hardships? Who could imagine the goodwill that has come from so many people in so many ways? Who could imagine the number of saints called home within a year's time? Believers and non-believers need hope, love, and encouragement. Selected scriptures speak of God's truths, mercy, and grace. The scriptures tell of Jesus' sacrificial and saving gifts of love that are freely offered to His children.

Feel the beat of the author's heart with every poem that you read. As you read these poems, meditate on the life lessons that are revealed. These simplistic poems will make you smile, cry, offer praises to our Lord, and realize that trusting and believing in Christ Jesus is your hope for a better tomorrow.
Rev. Gloria Jean Johnson

Rev. Gloria Jean Johnson is the daughter of the late Lafayette A. Johnson, Sr. and Margaret Scott Johnson. She has four loving older brothers, Lafayette, Jr., Carl, Percy, and Eric. She has been married to Mr. Melvin D. Johnson, Sr. for over fifty years, and from this union has two sons, Melvin, Jr. and Daryll. The radiant jewels in her life are her four grandchildren; Shea, Cedric, Jordan, and Deon. , In addition, Rev. Johnson is the adoring great grandmother of seven great grandchildren.

A product of the Norfolk Public Schools, Rev. Johnson matriculated to Norfolk State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education in 1974, and later received a Master of Arts Degree in Education. She has done further graduate studies at Old Dominion University and Regent University.

Rev. Johnson worked in the Norfolk Public School system for thirty years. For twenty years she worked as a classroom teacher, and a total of ten years in the Department of Instruction as a content area specialist in the History/ Social Science office. She was the recipient of the School Bell Award, Teacher of the Year; and became a member of the All City Teaching Team. In August 2016, Rev. Johnson received Booker T. Washington*s High School*s Friends and Alumni Foundation Distinguished Alumnus award. In addition, Rev. Johnson received the Outstanding Economic Educator Award from the Old Dominion University Center for Economic Education.

Rev. Johnson worked in the Norfolk Public School system for thirty years. For twenty years she worked as a classroom teacher, and a total of ten years in the Department of Instruction as a content area specialist in the History/ Social Science office. She was the recipient of the School Bell Award, Teacher of the Year; and became a member of the All City Teaching Team. In August 2016, Rev. Johnson received Booker T. Washington*s High School*s Friends and Alumni Foundation Distinguished Alumnus award. In addition, Rev. Johnson received the Outstanding Economic Educator Award from the Old Dominion University Center for Economic Education.