Shauna Joseph

We move through life dealing with work, our families, our dreams and goals. How many times do we stop and think about the people that are watching us? As Christians we are being watched and observed more than the words we speak. One day a young lady told me that she wanted to be just like me when she grew up. That took me by surprise because I was trying to figure out why. In my mind I was thinking about what I didn't have in terms of fame and wealth. How like us to equate success and inspiring others by these two things. The way you go after your dreams, your work ethics, the way you treat people by being humble and showing love and the way you live for God. These are just some of the things that people observe and are inspired by. In addition to aspiring for wealth, fame and the different goals you may have. Why not aspire to inspire someone to become better and to go after their dreams? Or to be all God has called them to be. What a great feeling it is when someone is inspired by what you say, do and by the life you live.This book is a collection of some of my writings I've done over the years and I pray that you are inspired, encouraged, motivated and strengthened as you 'Aspire to Inspire' the world.

"Island life is a sweet life", Zion Frazer thought as she made plans to leave big city living in Los Angeles for her home on Ocora Island. Her plans consisted of building her photography business and living a stress free life with days on the beach communing with God. Of course the stress free part was a fluke but nowhere in her plans was there drama of any kind. That was all about to change.Thousands of miles away DeMarco Romer, "Mr. Lover", was making plans of his own. Little did he know that those plans would take a drastic turn. His life in one day had turned into a movie and he wasn't the one writing the script. Zion and DeMarco's life had a new scene written for them and the back drop was Ocora Island. Would DeMarco go along with it to see the bigger picture? Would Zion stop resenting him long enough to see him through the eyes of grace? Or would they be pulled along kicking and screaming. Proverbs 19:21 (NIRV) A person may have many plans in their heart. But the LORD's purpose wins out in the end.

Nayi Hinds has celebrated the marriages of her two best friends, Lincoln and Courtney, both within the same year. Their lives are moving forward in marital bliss, but as the only single one she's feeling the pressure. Will she find love and experience what her friends are experiencing? Maybe God has forgotten her even though she has been the strong one, the encourager of the group. Then her childhood crush returns to the island and a spark of hope is ignited. Noel Waters, Lincoln's older, brother always had a teenage crush on Nayi but when he left the island it was out of sight out of mind. Upon his return he met a beautiful grown woman and realized the feelings had never died. He's not the same man that left, he's matured with a heart for God. Can their childhood friendship progress to more or will mistrust, misunderstanding and lies separate them before they could even work towards a future?This is Nayi's story, the final book in the Fresh Start Series.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."Tragedy struck and life stopped.No one wants to truly face the fact that bad things happen in life but you must and then you question where's the good? Where's the hope? Where's God?Three friends Lincoln, Nayi and Courtney grew up together on their beautiful island home of Tropical Isles. Bonded by love and faith they welcomed and embraced newcomer Kelly Dames to the island. Withdrawn and hurting she came to the island with a secret guilt that was tearing her apart.Can this new move help her to begin again?This is Kelly's journey back to life, love and God.