Patricia D. Brown Livres

"The morning Arlene Brown read in her hometown newspaper about the abandoned children in the aftermath of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, she did what few retirees would ever consider doing. She joined with a mission group to make the long journey to Africa. Her memoir, Hope Made Real, is filled with rich experiences and courageous actions. Her writings reveal that the most important journeys we make can't be measured in miles, but in the strength, wisdom, and love found along the way. Arlene is a deeply revolutionary woman who, in these pages, shares her wild and sometimes frightening adventures. She speaks with refreshing candor, about her own successes and mistakes. This inspiring "eye-opening" book shares all the ups and downs that such a life-changing decision entail. It is soul material, human and tragic, funny and touching, deeply spiritual ... Arlene's move to Rwanda, and what she believed would be her final chapter, was the beginning of a whole new book. With many chapters still to come, now at the age of ninety, her life continues to move in strange and wonderful directions. Saving the world may be out of her purview. But, with courage, tenacity and most of all love, Arlene continues to make a difference in the small undertaking allotted to her. When people ask her if she is a missionary, she tells them, "No". Instead she describes herself as, "a woman with a mission." Mama Arlene's quest to help repair the world happens to be in Muhanga, Rwanda--the home of Urukundo Learning Center."--Amazon

The book offers a unique spiritual support group designed for women, fostering personal growth and community. Participants share their stories, engage in Bible study, and partake in prayer and journaling exercises, all aimed at understanding God's will for their lives. Through these activities, women build meaningful relationships with others who share their faith, creating a nurturing environment for spiritual exploration and connection.

Patricia Brown demonstrates that, in addition to management and administrative skills, leadership is a spiritual quest. Using stories from the workplace, church, and community, she helps the reader learn to live and lead in spirit-filled ways.

Focusing on the transformative power of language, this book encourages readers to embrace positive self-talk as a means of building confidence and self-empowerment. Through inspirational insights, it aims to help women recognize their true selves and the significance of daily affirmations. The message emphasizes the journey toward becoming the best version of oneself, advocating for an open-minded approach to personal growth and motivation.

Exploring a rich tapestry of spiritual practices, this guide offers over forty methods of prayer cultivated by Christians throughout history and across cultures. Readers will discover diverse techniques such as the daily office, prayer shawls, centering prayer, and the use of prayer beads. Additionally, it includes unique practices like walking a labyrinth, pilgrimage, and anointing for healing, providing a comprehensive resource for deepening one's prayer life.