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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Linda Pischke, author of The Women of Block 12: Voices from a Jail Ministry

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Linda Pischke, author of The Women of Block 12: Voices from a Jail Ministry
(Pischke Publications)

More than 200,000 women occupy beds in US prisons and jails. Separated from their families and shunned by society, they live in shame – overlooked, feared, and despised.

In this intense and very personal memoir, Linda Pischke shares her experiences in jail ministry and examines the world of incarcerated women. Citing statistics from the US Department of Justice, she exposes the truth about women offenders and brings new insight to the needs of this forgotten and misunderstood population.

Most of these women will eventually return to our communities. Will we welcome them home and teach them the skills they need to survive in society or will we continue to punish them for their crimes, forcing them to recycle through the system?

Eleven women share their personal stories and Linda reveals how God teaches us to love the unlovable when we open our hearts to serving him.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “The Women of Block 12: Voices from a Jail Ministry“?

Linda Pischke: I was invited to teach a Bible study class at a jail in our community. Once I met the women, I realized my beliefs about criminals and Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Linda Pischke, author of The Women of Block 12: Voices from a Jail Ministry →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Edwin Haynes, author of You Have Permission To Succeed!

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Edwin Haynes, author of You Have Permission To Succeed!
(E Haynes Publishing)

Are you living your true purpose?
Do you fully understand your worth?
Did you know that success is looking for you?
Did you know that you are your best asset and you have permission to succeed?

At first glance most people think twice when answering the aforementioned questions. One of the common obstacles that hinder people from achieving their desired success is the fact that they do not truly believe that they can achieve the personal success goals that they have set. Before stepping out on your journey, one thing that you must believe is that you are your best asset and you have permission to succeed.

In this work, Haynes takes the reader on a journey down a path to emotional, economic and spiritual prosperity. His goal is to help the reader to effectively navigate their way through internal and external obstacles, inducing their place on the road to success. Edwin encourages the reader to picture their desires by setting specific goals and mastering effective leadership. Holding true to the belief that success is only a decision away, Edwin Haynes delivers a guide to life that will motivate readers to be masters of success leading only to infinite destiny.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “You Have Permission To Succeed!“?

Edwin Haynes: Initially, when God began preparing me for my awesome journey, I questioned why I had been stricken with such a daunting task. It Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Edwin Haynes, author of You Have Permission To Succeed! →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Tallis Piaget, author of Black Boogiemen

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Tallis Piaget, author of Black Boogiemen
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If a person grows up in the inner city and works hard (good grades, goes to college, earns a substantial degree), the first action this person performs upon reaching a somewhat successful status is LEAVE. In turn the inner city loses its most important assets, leaving these areas lacking positive role models. Well, “Black Boogiemen” is a fictional story about a charismatic leader that unites all of these successful men, and forces them to return to the worse parts of the inner city to LIVE.

This covert team of men (Black Boogiemen) truly bring about change to the inner city. They first begin to affect the aesthetics, beautifying the neighborhoods. They revamp the educational system making it more conducive to the young urban mind. Finally, they get rid of all of the drug dealers and gangbangers, and they force every urban youth to pull their pants up (or else). Eventually, the inner city morphs into something comparable to a Utopian Society, free of the nefarious aspects that plague all poor urban areas.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Black Boogiemen“?

Tallis Piaget: Being honest, I see the deplorable state of most inner cities throughout America. No matter what state we visit, their urban area is Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Tallis Piaget, author of Black Boogiemen →