Play It Straight From The Heart

From the heart of Martha Marica (Coleman) Stenson: The poems I compose are not to bring me fortune and fame They are written for the sole purpose of bringing glory to my Savior's Holy Righteous name. When thoughts and feelings for GOD ALMIGHTY need to be expressed, inspirational poems by Marica say them best. For the composition of my poems no credit to me is owed. I give thanks to GOD for the talent to me HE bestowed. For me expressions of inspiration through poetry is no art. My poems are unspoken words of love GOD placed in my heart. My love for GOD is what inspires me to write. It is not due to my intellectual insight. Without ALMIGHTY GOD it would be impossible to compose them. Every word I write is due to being blessed by HIM. My love for JEHOVAH GOD just continues to grow, causing inspirational expressions from my pen to flow. To bring glory to GOD I continue to strive. From the depths of my heart my poems derive. For my to compose poetry GOD is the engender. All of my allegianc to JEHOVAH GOD ALMIGHTY I surrender. I pray that this book of inspirationals,(my GOD given gift) will bring to the sick, afflicted and downhearted a spiritual lift.

Straight from the Heart is Ann Richards’s story, told with her trademark candor and spicy humor. Born in a tiny town near Waco, Texas, she entered politics when her husband wouldn’t—and went on to become state treasurer, the first woman elected to statewide office in Texas in fifty years. She’s had her victories and her battles (the breakup of a thirty-year marriage and a bout with alcohol), but it’s her love of Texas and Texas politics that has made her who she is. This extraordinary memoir by one of the nation’s leading politicians proves the wisdom of her observation that women “can have a good and wonderful life, but that it only begins when they accept responsibility for it, not when they expect someone else to make it happen.” Richards talks openly about the course her life has taken and the choices she has made on the way. Her hard-won triumphs and savvy political career provide inspiring examples for all.

Former Mr. Universe Bob Paris and topflight model Rod Jackson tell how their marriage catapulted them from physique icons to international spokesmen for gay rights.

A collection of short stories, essays and poems in which the author expresses common threads of humanity found in everyday life. His appreciation for the natural world and its beauty is evident in his pure and uncomplicated syntax, his keen observation, and his sincere assertions that indeed, come "straight from the heart".

This old world Is not my home when tears fall like rivers and things go wrong, troubles and fears and things wont work out, and Satan starts raging and tries to cause doubt. If I had wings that I could fly, Id take right off into the sky, find my way to my new home. Then this old world could call me gone! When people are talking and putting me down and I have not one friend on whom I can count, I lift up my hands and whisper this prayer. If I only had wings, Lord, I soon could be there. If this Is how you feel, I suggest you read my book. Im a single lady, born In Oneida, Kentucky. I raised three beautiful children. I write my own gospel songs and play the guitar! Ive sung in many churches and nursing homes and have a very tender heart for all.

Straight From The Heart is a poetic account of life ranging from love to heartache. From lost of loved ones to gaining motivation to get through any situation in life. It is a representation of the feelings, raw emotions and reflections of these situations. Some of the greatest works have been created at the low and high points along the journey. Full of love, anger, sadness, understanding, and the complexity of every other emotion in-between, this book provides the outlet to express the lessons of life.

John Morgan Mullen attended Michigan State University, where he married his college sweetheart and earned a BA in communication arts. He was a quarterback for Michigan State University on two National Championship teams in 1965 and 1966. John has two children, Todd and Stephanie, and is a grandfather to Jake, Brennan, and Hailey. John’s new book, “Straight from the Heart,” started in lieu of greeting cards and expanded as a way to express his inner feelings. His collection talks about the ventures he and his wife Jill took and the inspirational life lessons he’s learned along the way. The words in “Straight from the Heart” will always remain dear to John’s heart as his wife lost a battle with cancer and will now have to read his touching tribute from heaven.