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Author of Forever Home, Lorraine Jenkins-Wilkes writes another compelling story of survival. At age thirty, Vilma has experienced two failed marriages, involving domestic abuse. Unable to decide on a method of suicide, she runs instead, leaving Baltimore, Maryland. She moves to North Carolina having to start life over again. Surviving hard times was all she was accustomed to. However, her new reality would be even harder since she was now responsible to take care of her child. How does she manifest a life of peace and joy, with such a great responsibility and trying to deal with her own personal issues? Courage to Change will take you through Vilma's unstable emotions of twist and turns. Journey with Vilma as she tries to figure out life on her own terms and time frame.

First Ladies Voiceis a collection os short stories told by multi-talented Author Lorraine Jenkins-Wilkes. Lorraine does it again with her writing style. The title portrays the voices of the Pastor Wives, the first ladies of black churches. Lorraine dares to expose the delusion that marrying a Pastor will be like living in a castle with happier ever after. People re not aware of the opposition, first ladies face, being married to the Pastor, deprived of using her voice. Read how tina hides her husbands embarrassing secret.

I desire to help newly married Pastors Wives transition into their position with guided help from someone who has been where they are. I understand the tremendous responsibility and Anointing. Some people will encourage you to pray about the challenges telling you everything is going to be alright. I indeed promote prayer. I had to pray, fast, cry. There will be days when you will question your decision to marry a Pastor. I know the answer you married for love and ministry. Be encourage. Romans 8:31 NKJV What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

The product of a schizophrenic mother and absentee father, Lorraine Wilkes shares her captivating survival story. Her struggle progresses from eating out of trash cans at the age of five, becoming the primary caregiver of her four younger sisters, to being sheltered by her zero-tolerance aunt. To cope, she learned how to become invisible. In her hiding places, horror stories are overheard, unspoken acts of violence are performed, and her only refuge is to hide deep within the recesses of her mind. Inherently, she always knew her day to physically escape would come.This book will help through the process of peeling away trauma and memories of abuse.

Have you wondered, as The Pastors Wife and first lady, what am I supposed to do in the church? What are my roles and responsibility? There is training at times for the pastor. What about a guide or mentor for his wife.? Are you to sit in your special seat and look pretty.? No, God has a plan for you and works for you to do as well. This Book is a Guide for the new Pastor's Wife. This guide will give you a smoother transition into the role of the Pastor's wife and the First Lady of the church.Use your ministry to bless others.

"For Lorraine" is a book dedicated to our friend, Lorraine Brenner.