Iris M. Williams

In an environment where young men appear inescapably destined to fail, it is only natural for Christopher Harris's mother to have reservations regarding her son's impending departure. As the recent college graduate prepares to relocate to New York to pursue a career, his mother offers three conditions for which he must adhere: Chris promises that he'll find a church home, fall in love and marry a woman who is also inside the four walls of a church, and one day have children. Agreeing to these conditions, Chris prepares to imprint both of his feet in the big city. Wasting no time at all, it seems that Chris is making great strides in regard to his mother's requests: he's joined a church, landed a job matching his career path, and even has his eyes set on a woman who stands tall and elegant in the front row of the sanctuary. With an air of disbelief initially, Chris finally realizes that his life is actually close to being perfect with the exception of finding love... That is until he finds Mackenzie. With an undeniable chemistry, it is no surprise that Chris is anxious to introduce his parents to the woman who could be the love of his life. Accepting the invitation, Mackenzie enters the Harris household, hand in hand with her boyfriend Chris and so begins the unraveling of what was the perfect life of Christopher Harris. His faith in God is tested, his relationship with his parents is damaged, his time with Mackenzie is put into question, and the air that he breathes stands a fine line between heaven and earth - all at the hands of a lie that was overlooked by the human eye.

Trent and Lesley haven't been married a year and already things have gone wrong. Although Lesley desperately wants to be the perfect wife, her efforts seem futile. No matter what she does it never seems to be enough. "More than Enough" is the story of one woman's quest to meet the needs of a man who doesn't seem to know that what he has in front of him is more than what he deserves.

The thing is, secrets don't die. They fester, but instead of rotting and decaying into nothingness, they rot (and stink) and grow so that they actually weigh more than they did going in.One day I was at work, and my festered hurts flew out of my eyes, onto my face, down my cheeks, across my belly, onto my lap, and slid into my shoes, causing me to stumble and fall. And when I tried to get up, I realized I was carrying the weight of my world in my shoes.I slumped and slouched and moaned and groaned and even tried to run, but wherever I went, the weight was with me.Until finally, I surrendered and let go of the secrets.It was ugly. It stank. It hurt. It was sad.But then I was free.Finally, I could begin to live the life God intended for me - an abundant life.

Scatted Thoughts is a collection of work inspired by my love and dedication to God. Both volumes were written to assist you, the reader, in your daily walk with God. Step into the pages and allow the words to take hold of you. You can read it daily, or you can read it all at once. However you choose to read, let the Holy Spirit guide you and go through the Scriptures, believe me He is here.-Oregean Adams

"Taking Control of Your Health" is a healthcare guide for patients and anyone who may be assisting them on their healthcare journey.The documents and templates may be copied and reused.

Three alien biological entities (ABE), arrived from a region of deep space on a cold, wet, wintry night in late December. These mysterious life-forms appeared in the sky as soft blue, translucent lights, descending on the small hamlet of Medfield. They were tracked to a massive lake by the local sheriff and a handful of deputies of that villa. Here is where the beings intelligently disclosed to the men their sole purpose for their arrival. "We come to live here," one of the genteel, little, blue-ghostly images said clearly to the lawmen. "But we can't live with you." The entities were in search of hosts, but not just any hosts. They had a preference. They were of the female gender, children, seeking permanent refuge. Eventually, by modest trickery, they possessed the bodies of three orphan girls who ranged in age from twelve to sixteen. Extremely powerful, these host-seeking beings, promised the girls they'd become faster, stronger...better, and they did. However, to their ultimate chagrin, the government set out to destroy them, primarily due to the innate fear of the Unknown.The entities depict great powers and indestructibility, which ultimately is used to protect national security.

"Butterfly Breathe" is a collection of poems that are revealing and sentimental. The author pours her heart onto the pages in hopes that the reader will gain a sense of companionship and understand that they are not alone in their struggles. She also hopes that from her pain and triumph, others will gain hope and be inspired to make any changes that may be necessary in order for them to live their best life and 'never be afraid to fly.'

"8 Years of Unforgettable History" is a book of firsts. Inspired by the presidency of Barack Obama, Author Phyllis Hodges was led to assemble a book of history highlighting some of Arkansas's trailblazers. The list of firsts include people of all backgrounds and parallels the important works of President Obama. From education to health and beyond, this book was written to bridge the gap between literacy to experience.

First Lady: The Truth Shall Set You Free is the poignant story of three women whose desires to be First Lady proved that all that glittered was not gold as once told. Realization from the attention, the glamour, and the fame that accompanies being a First Lady came to a head. Each woman soon realized that being a First Lady was not all it was cracked up to be. The lies, deceit, the hurt, and the pain that comes with being a First Lady forced them to face reality. The defeats and triumphs of their story will highlight things in your life and help you to see your true self.

"Chevy, The Perfect Pet" is the heart-warming story of a dog named Chevy. His family, the Joneses, are so proud of him because Chevy is 'the perfect pet.' However, the neighbors aren't convinced. Someone is digging up their plants and sneaking into their backyards wreaking havoc When Mrs. Cooper, the next-door neighbor, accuses Chevy of ruining her son's birthday party, Mom and Dad must make a decision that could make Timmy and Tiffy very unhappy.

Scatted Thoughts is a collection of work inspired by my love and dedication to God. Both volumes were written to assist you, the reader, in your daily walk with God. Step into the pages and allow the words to take hold of you. You can read it daily, or you can read it all at once. However you choose to read, let the Holy Spirit guide you and go through the Scriptures, believe me He is here. -Oregean Adams

"Why Me, God?" is a story of educational and statistical triumph Kevin L. Hunt Sr. fell victim to the stereotypical life of a young black, fatherless male in a urban environment. Even after finding himself in jail and illiterate, it wasn't until the death of his grandmother, did he realize that the life he was leading wasn't going to lead to anything positive. Kevin finally understood that education would be his ticket out of a life of crime into one that was productive and fruitful