Kirjahaku

One of the age-old questions that silently seep through the tiny, dark crevices of most people's mind is: What is my purpose? Many individuals believe their occupation is synonymous with their purpose--their life's mission. Most are satisfied with this belief until they wake up one day questioning their very existence and find themselves on long rides to nowhere as they try to determine why they were created. You'd be surprised to know how many people wonder why they even entered this world in the first place. Wondering is to put it mildly, but more like obsessing over it. Sometimes it is a dead-end job, no real, meaningful connections or relationships, and no knowledge of purpose that lead folks to believe they have no other reason to be on Earth other than to take up space. They feel that if they disappeared tomorrow, they would easily be replaced by another. It is unfortunate, but it is because they have yet to realize just how meaningful their life is Sam Richardson was born and raised in Prichard, Alabama. At the age of 18, Richardson was called into ministry through a spiritual experience. God commanded Richardson to teach and preach his Word, proclaiming the Gospel to the lost and vulnerable. It was through his spiritual calling, birthed the confirmation not only to discover purpose but to live on purpose. For Richardson, the journey of purpose was about pursuing his passion, discovering who he was and what God called him to do. After years of highs and lows, tragedies and victories, Richardson decided to write the book Live on Purpose.

In Jerusalem in 600 BC, Miriam is betrothed to Zoram, her lifelong love. He disappears on the same night that his master is murdered under mysterious circumstances, and Miriam is left confused and alone. In an effort to bring Zoram out of hiding, officials announce the eventual stoning of Miriam, calling her an accomplice. She is to be abused and tormented but not until dead, for the officials need incentive to draw out her betrothed. There is one thing that could save her, though: marriage to the odious Murdus, who holds her life in his hands. She refuses, and when Zoram never returns, Miriam is left to face death while wondering if she'll ever uncover the truth behind Zoram's permanent disappearance. Miriam is an inspiring story of a woman from Jerusalem who strives to take charge of her own life when faced with danger, death, and injustice. Underlying this dilemma is a story steeped in acts of pride, jealousy, and-ultimately-the power that forgiveness brings. Miriam's fictional story is based on a setting in the Book of Mormon, a canon in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. "Very believable. Miriam was easy and fun to read. I read it in less than a day." -Eva Bentley, Doctrinal Scholar "Hard to put down; well thought out; a very good read. Very plausible and logical in relating to the events as they were recorded. I liked the flavor, the narrative, the research. It had a feel of genuineness to it." -Owen H. Richardson, Author and Artist

In Jerusalem in 600 BC, Miriam is betrothed to Zoram, her lifelong love. He disappears on the same night that his master is murdered under mysterious circumstances, and Miriam is left confused and alone. In an effort to bring Zoram out of hiding, officials announce the eventual stoning of Miriam, calling her an accomplice. She is to be abused and tormented but not until dead, for the officials need incentive to draw out her betrothed. There is one thing that could save her, though: marriage to the odious Murdus, who holds her life in his hands. She refuses, and when Zoram never returns, Miriam is left to face death while wondering if she'll ever uncover the truth behind Zoram's permanent disappearance. Miriam is an inspiring story of a woman from Jerusalem who strives to take charge of her own life when faced with danger, death, and injustice. Underlying this dilemma is a story steeped in acts of pride, jealousy, and-ultimately-the power that forgiveness brings. Miriam's fictional story is based on a setting in the Book of Mormon, a canon in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. "Very believable. Miriam was easy and fun to read. I read it in less than a day." -Eva Bentley, Doctrinal Scholar "Hard to put down; well thought out; a very good read. Very plausible and logical in relating to the events as they were recorded. I liked the flavor, the narrative, the research. It had a feel of genuineness to it." -Owen H. Richardson, Author and Artist