Bent But Not Broken
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Have you ever try viewing the world from the ground? Imagine bent over and all you can see is the ground that you walk on, and you did this for seven days per week, and twelve months per year for eighteen long years. The view of the world from ground up would be of dusty feet and dirty sandals. The bent over woman made her own path to the Church. Her view at ground level was dim and full of dust. She knew every pebble and the root of every tree on her way to the synagogue. When you are at ground level your view of the world is narrow and different, from those who could see the color of the houses, the faces of the people that you pass, and the flowers that line the gardens of your neighborhood. A crowd was one of her greatest fears because of her debilitating disease. Walking in a crowd this woman trampled and walked on. Do you have a phobia (A phobia is an uncontrollable, irrational, and lasting fear of a certain object, situation, or activity) that you struggle with daily? There is a Savior who wants to deliver you from every fear. The fear of dying, fear of flying, fear of failure, fear of heights, or fear of public speaking and fear of looking your situation in the face and commanding it to get behind you. There are other fears that people deal with daily. First John 4:18----tells us that 'Perfect love cast out fear' and 2 Timothy 1:7 tells us that ‘God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love and a sound mind. You can walk on those fears today. Peter, one of Jesus’s disciples, did so, he walked on the billowing waves in the middle of a storm. Jesus bid Peter to walk on turbulence wave. My brother, my sister, Jesus calls 'come walk' with me on tempestuous seas, keep your eyes on Him and he will see you safely through. Do not be afraid, obey his voice and trust his plans for your life. You can stand up stand up straight.
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About the Book
You may have experienced the loss of a loved one, a divorce, suicidal thoughts, a broken heart, a physical ailment that left you all bent and out of shape. You wonder if God has forgotten you. You may feel you can’t take the scrutiny of the crowd that passes your way, and you’ve been lonely and afraid. Your circumstances and life’s trials have jaded your view of whether you can face tomorrow with confidence. Depression and phobias have magnified and distorted what could have been the brighter side of life.
In Bent but Not Broken, author Patricia Clarke Rolle shows that even though your life may be bent and distorted, you’re not beyond help. Through quotes, scripture, and Bible stories, she speaks to the the inner pain every human being feels at different stages in their lives. She also speaks of how you view what life’s experiences have taught you, while encouraging you to not be a victim.
Rolle communicates the importance of inner healing and the ability to be set free by allowing Jesus Christ to touch you by faith. If you’re troubled in your attitude, in your physical body, and in your spiritual life, it’s not over; the God of might and miracle calls you to stand up and be healed.
About the Author
Patricia Clarke Rolle, a devout Christian, speaks to the inner pain every person experiences at different stages of their lives with her writing, urging her readers to seek light and love by turning to God. Bent but Not Broken is her first book.
I was born and raised in the beautiful Nation of The Bahamas and I live in Nassau, Bahamas
I have been in Ministry for about 45 years: 20 years in evangelism (Traveled extensively throughout the Bahama Islands, USA, Central America, Dominican Republic, Turks & Caicos Islands, the Holy Land (Israel) and currently I am serving as Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Church of God (22 years).
I have served in various Ministries in the local church (Southland Church of God) including:
Sunday School
Family Training Director
Innercircle President(a mentoring program for young women(18-25)
Bus Driver
Church Secretary
Marriage Ministry President(along with my husband)
National Evangelist (Church of God Bahamas)
Education:
Diploma in Early Childhood(College of The Bahamas (UB)
Certificate in Painting and Decoration (Bahamas Vocation Technical Institute)
Diploma in Secretarially Science (Betz School of Business, Hialeah, Florida
An Associate of Science Degree in Radio and Television Broadcasting (Miami Dade Community College
A Licensed Ordained Minister in the Church of God
A Certified Chaplain
A Certificate in Leadership
A Justice of the Peace
Martial Status
Married
four adult children.
Work
Retired from the Ministry of Health/Department of Public Health as Clinic Administrator, having served for over 20 years.
Hobbies:
Love to read
Love to travel and experience the joy of meeting new people
An avid Public Speaker