Train Your Brain, Claim Your Power

Fern Jackson went through all the stages of grief when she learned her son had a pervasive development disorder that we commonly call autism.  She was in total disbelief, denial, bargaining with God, and all the other negative emotions.  Then one day, she realized that other children have problems.  Why not her son?  And in that moment, she accepted the situation.  It's an...

Human beings come with a number of irritants that God doesn't like.  God can rub those out while he's rubbing in more joy and peace.  He can do both.  

Abuse is an ongoing problem throughout the world.  Part of the reason it continues in spite of the light we cast upon it is the code of silence that prevents victims from speaking up.  Maxine Rifenburgh was a victim of abuse, however, she was awakened by her angels so that she could learn to heal.  

Peter Hall wrote his comments about his trip to Morocco on the back of a pocket notebook, then compiled his photos and those he researched to create an historical story of Morocco, centered on the places he visited.  The book has been translated into Arabic. 

Percy Brown grew up in some tough neighborhoods.  He also determined he had to be able to defend himself so his mom enrolled him in Tai Kwan Do.  He never stopped training.  Now a 5th degree working on his 6th, Percy teaches martial arts in Alabama.  He shares his thought that he has learned there is value in trying to be a good person.  His Korean grandmaster put it a dif...

Being a student in Ollie Marshall's class must be fun.  Using phonic play, characters and symbols, she created an ABC character builder.   She has gone on to write other books, most recently "Scatter Changes, Step Ladder Changes."  This book is receiving global attention.  

Timothy Murray has created a new world Thumar where the central characters touch the wrong button in a time machine and find themselves in a time loop.  There are treacherous, simple, interesting curves and turns, including meeting themselves.  There are magical other worldly creatures and adventures, all of which make for a engaging story.  

Joseph Valencia will never forget the summer of 1977 when four separate fire storms swept through California -- Honda Canyon Fire, Sycamore Canyon, Vandenberg and Bakersfield.  He captured the events in his book, "Beyond Tranquillon Ridge." Years later, he and two others brought their memories together to create a documentary The Fire Storm 1977.  The fire department studies these fires...

Vernon Lucas grew up in the music world during the 1970s.  That put him right in the middle of the mix of musicians and drug dealers at that time, made more complicated by a diagnosis of a bipolar disorder.  It took a great deal of work, but he is doing well.  He has a talent acquisition business in New York City and a non-profit to promote mental wellness.  

When Robert Wilson left his hard working lifestyle, he turned to the study of hypnosis.  Now a certified hypnotherapist, Robert uses a variety of literary approaches to draw individuals into internal explorations, opening up to positive changes.  

Tanya Tiedje was inspired to write this book as she was struggling with what she had been traditionally taught.  The church was punishing -- 99% dogma, 1% divine.  Then she found a book about eternal Universal truths that changed her life.  The message is about love.  Once we have that in place, all the rest falls in place.  

"The Last Dance" is a story from the 1960s, although it could happen today just as easily.  A 16 year old girl goes to a dance and overdoses in the parking lot.  The dealer dumps her at the hospital entrance where she dies.  It didn't have to happen.  Julie Richard dug into the story that her grandmother would tell and shares it to warn others.  The area schools made it ma...

Diabetes can cause major damage to your body if left untreated.  Alexander Joyeux knows this story all too well.  After being diagnosed, he ignored some symptoms and wound up needing a partial amputation.  What Alexander has to share can help save lives by raising awareness about this disease.  

Entrepreneur Skip Flanagan thinks that America is broken now.  But not in the way you may think.  Even though he was once on probation, he fixed his mistakes in spite of a great many restrictions and limitations on what he could and could not do in his community.  By sharing his experiences, he wants to give you hope to trust in God and believe in the American dream.  You can m...

Mary-Virginia PIttman share a few special stories about hero dogs ranging from the bravery of sled dogs during the 1925 diptheria epidemic of 1925, the intelligence and communication skills of these dogs.  Mary-Virginia believes parents should never tell their children that they are too young to pursue their dreams.  There are ways we can support dreams by answering questions, supporting...

Retired before his time, Reginald Philpott was searching for an idea for what he could do with his life.  An idea flew past him.  You can use a computer.  Write a movie.  But what?  Then a small blurb in the newspaper set off his imagination:  Man goes missing and returns as a woman.  The result is a novel with the feel of a James Bond thriller, although in this...

Charley Swords became aware of a solutions management style that could improve the situation of all employees and it ignited the Irish revolutionary in her.  Leaders need to step back and take a look at themselves.  What are their values?  What is their vision?  Once you have that, apply it to the employees too.  Change the corporate culture.  You can do it! 

This program begins with the Celestial Symphony itself.  Jeremiah has expanded beyond what he call orthodox Christianity to discuss experiences he has had that the church could not explain for him.  He asked God what is true, what is not.  He investigated the lost books of the Bible found in the Nag Hamadi.  There he found expressions of ancient people's personal experience of...

To most people, Leroy Hubbert could be taken as a regular person, working in the military and caring for his family.  Yet Leroy has been given a great gift.  The Holy Spirit talks to him.  Leroy has shared these messages on social media, in his book, his website Leroy-Hubbert.com and also talks via Zoom and in libraries.  The messages are inspirational in nature.  His sugg...

Children's books are a fabulous way to convey ways to make the world a better place.  In "The Science Project: A Children's Book" a group of 8th graders come together to work cohesively in spite of diverse backgrounds and their sense of being outcasts.  

Calvin Kerr has woven 8 short stories together around the theme of his life from growing up in Memphis through his career in the military.  If there is a theme connecting them, it is that he has had the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.  

Jacquie has created a full-service promotion, marketing, business strategy and media services company for people she trains to be TV Guestperts.  She has her own podcast "Front & Center" and has been nominated for 2 Emmys.  If you are an expert, influencer or simply want to get your message out, you'll want to listen to what Jacquie has to say and put it into practice.  

The story of Paul Scrase's life is on the dark side.  It's an unsavory environment for someone raised in polite society - which he was.  It started innocently enough: smoking, setting fires, that kind of thing but continues to get worse throughout his life.  It's a hard life for the family.  

Jennifer Black loves writing historical novels, romances, and mysteries.  In "One Love in Oklahoma," she adds a meddling old man, a professional ball player, and repressed memories of a murder.  

Patricia Abaya has had 3 mental breakdowns over the past 40 years.  She works in the health community and is active in mental health committees.  Her purpose was to raise awareness about mental disorders and let people know that clear communication is the goal when working with people who have mental challenges.