Whispers Of Hope

Guides readers through the process of offering Scripture-saturated prayer to God in response to a daily Bible reading.

Whispers of Hope, The Story of My Life, is a compelling narrative detailing the life of a young girl born in the deep south during the Jim Crow era. Her tale includes her realization that to make a better life for herself and others, she must run away from the struggles of her young life and go headlong into a world about which she knows nothing. Bertie Simmons eventually finds her way to Houston where she serves successfully for 58 years in many leadership positions within a large urban school district. Her career included experiences as a teacher, elementary school principal, assistant superintendent, district superintendent, and high school principal. Whispers of Hope allows the reader to witness the painfully slow process of integration and introduces the heroes who demonstrated the courage to fight for equity in education. Bertie Simmons' journey includes numerous awards and recognitions such as being named HEB's Best High School Principal in Texas award in 2011 and KHOU's Spirit of Texas award. In addition, Furr was one of only three schools in the nation identified for the College Board Inspiration Award in 2011. The story culminates with her adventures and challenges as the principal in a "throwaway" high school labeled "a pipeline to prison" and a "drop-out factory." The reader learns of her seventeen-year tenure at Furr High School and her innovative approach to building a culture of community and student success that leads to the school receiving the XQ ten-million-dollar grant from Laurene Powell Jobs in 2016 to rethink high schools. Known as a visionary and a change agent who brought out the best in her students, the high-energy educator arrived at Furr High School at 6:30 a.m. each school day. Bertie Simmons guides us through the painful experience of having her dreams dashed, and yet, she emerges with a strong commitment to spreading hope across the landscape. Bertie Simmons emerges strong and valiant. Whispers of Hope is a hero's journey.

The act every woman is supposed to be capable of, to do so easily they spend most of their lives trying to prevent, Tracey Sampson is failing at, over and over again. Will she overcomethe diagnosis that threatens to tear her hopes apart? Or realize all she truly needs toconquerare her own personal demons?"

Despite being only 33 years old, Zoleka Mandela has endured enough to fill several lifetimes. While she may be a member of South Africa's own royal family, Zoleka has not led a sheltered life. She has traveled down paths which most would not dare; from the horror of losing two children within two years, to the shadowy journey through cocaine addiction and rehab, and being diagnosed with cancer. Though she was robbed of her children, stripped of her sobriety, and subject to a disease that necessitated a double mastectomy, Zoleka Mandela is not a victim. She is a survivor, and her story serves as testimony to the strength of the human spirit in fighting against life's challenges. Zoleka is a living example of success in spite of overwhelming challenges. She is now clean and cancer-free; she had her last session of chemotherapy in April 2013, and has been sober for 36 months. Through her story, it is impossible not to have faith in the good things in life, and possible to believe that anything is achievable.

As a British teenager, I meet a beautiful Burmese girl on the school bus. Her family self-exiled in 1964, soon after the military coup, to start a new life in England. My fascination is fired for this far-off land. How did Burma, with such a regal past, swathed in natural beauty and populated by a people of unmistakable poise and serenity slide into repression and obscurity? How can the up-beat memories of April's parents be reconciled with Myanmar's current malaise? Over 16 years I recorded the oral history, anecdotes and reminiscences of her family who were eye witnesses to momentous events in mid-century Burma. These together with more recent conversations - with Aung San Suu Kyi and a range of Burmese millennials - provide a unique portrait of Myanmar stretching back to April's great, great grandfather in 1852. For all the woes of this country, whispers of hope can be heard.

In the busyness of life, we sometimes forget that we need God in every moment! Be still for a while this morning and evening reflecting on God’s Word. Draw near to God confidently, boldly making your requests known. Be assured of his unwavering love for you. Unashamedly ask him for strength, joy, peace, and hope. God loves to meet you wherever you are. Let him fill you with everything you need for each new day.

Discover the awesome power that hope and faith play in our physical, emotional and spiritual healing with this collection of more than 80 uplifting and life-affirming poems and short stories. Contributors include noted authors and poets Glenda Barrett, Perry P. Perkins, Lyn Halpern, Francine L. Billingslea, Linda O'Connell, Kathleen Gerard, Robert D. Fertig, Elaine Dugas Shea, Ed Roberts and many others.

Angels from above help us with our choices, end hardship, and lift our spirits Join Maudy Fowler, a mystic with the ability to hear angelic whispers, on an inspirational journey of uplifting stories and common-sense advice to find your life's purpose. Since she was eleven years old, Maudy has delivered countless messages to those seeking comfort, encouragement, and hope from their deceased loved ones. Angel Whispers shares Maudy's conversations with angels while also focusing on the seven elements by which to live: love, honor, respect, patience, courage, forgiveness, and belief. By communicating the angels’ messages, she calms people in crisis, reaffirms their faith in the hereafter, and encourages them to move forward. Inside this book, you'll discover meditations and advice for achieving your happiness in life and explore how angels stay close to those they love.