He drew her into his arms. “Claude.” He kissed her and then grabbed her to him again. “I’m beyond words.”
Somehow she had weathered a storm of pain and death, and just when it seemed like loss would win, grace had stepped in.
Claudia held on to her husband, wrapped her arms around his neck, and allowed herself to be loved.
For More Information on PTSD
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The National Center for PTSD
www.ptsd.va.gov or e-mail: [email protected] or call (802) 296-6300
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Institute of Mental Health
www.nimh.nih.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov or www.bt.cdc.gov/masscasualties/copingpub.asp
American Psychological Association
www.apa.org
American Association of Christian Counselors
www.aacc.net
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
If you are experiencing emotional distress or contemplating harming yourself or attempting suicide, seek immediate assistance:
• Call your doctor’s office.
• Call 911 for emergency services.
• Go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
• Call the toll-free, 24-hour hotline of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) to be connected to a trained counselor at a suicide crisis center nearest you.
God’s Leading Ladies
Life Enrichment Program
If you’re a woman who’s experiencing the freedom of Christian living and you’re ready to enhance your life, Mrs. Serita A. Jakes invites you to join the God’s Leading Ladies Life Enrichment Program (GLL). This widely celebrated international program is strategically designed to position and propel Christian women to move beyond their comfort zones by stepping out of the shadows and into the light!
With powerful and provoking topics delivered by a stellar platform of internationally acclaimed speakers, the nine-week curriculum is anchored in conference lectures and interactive workshops. Sessions provide life-changing instruction that encourage Christian women to lead exemplary personal, professional and spiritual lifestyles.
GLL culminates with an elegant celebration. This majestic graduation night, renowned for its breathtaking regalia, splendid theater, and famous celebrity attraction, is held in the fall of the year. Since its 2003 inception, thousands of women from all walks of life have grown immensely through phenomenal instruction and impactful experiences. In 2011, the program was introduced internationally, and has given women from around the world the unique opportunity to participate in GLL.
If you would like more information about GLL visit www.godsleadingladies.com
eMotions Magazine
Inspired by Mrs. Serita A. Jakes, eMotions magazine is an informative and inspirational digital publication for today’s Christian woman. Each issue is filled with: heartwarming stories, encouraging testimonies, fabulous recipes, lifestyle features and much, much more!
Mission Statement
The magazine represents our desire to inspire women to move forward with a personal relationship with the Lord in every area of their lives … and to motivate each woman to:
• embrace her true identity in Jesus Christ as she invites others to follow in the righteousness of our Heavenly Father
• empower her to love abundandy so that she can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others
• engage her heart to celebrate the treasure she truly is as she inspires others to honor their own self worth
• encourage her to dare to dream for his best so she can awaken aspiration in others
• educate her to create an inspired life for herself as she influences others to achieve greatness
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