KNOWLEDGE is a POWERFUL TOOL it is the KEY to FREEDOM
I KNOW, I was set Free!
Knowledge of God and His love for all His creation sent His Son to die for all humanity. Our need for one another is more significant than we believed from our ancestors that war is won by hate and bloodshed. War is won through knowledge, humility, mercy, grace, compassion, and God’s perfect love.
Proverbs 1: 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity; 4 To give stability to the straightforward, knowledge and discretion. 5 A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: 6 To understand a proverb, the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:3-8
HISTORY IS ESSENTIAL FOR LEARNING HOW NOT TO MAKE THE SAME MISTAKES OUR ANCESTORS MADE.
When the Past is Present by David Richo PhD
Church History, Volume Two by John D. Woodbridge, Frank A. James lll
Our Mothers, Ourselves by Henry Cloud, John Townsend
Addiction, Attachment, Trauma, and Recovery by Oliver J. Morgan
Books That Made History: Books That Can Change Your Life by Rufus J. Fears
The Road Back to Me by Lisa A. Romano
The Codependency Manifesto, Lisa A. Romano, 2020
The Reason For God, Timothy Keller 2008
The Emotionally Destructive Marriage by Leslie Vernick
The Self-Driven Child by Ned Johnson, William Stixrud PhD
The Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson
The Mindful Therapist by Daniel J. Siegel
1807-1870
James Pennington is my favorite Teacher of all time. When I read his harrowing story about his quest for Freedom and his letter to his former slave master, I was torn by the idea that I too and others of minority decent were and are being cheated from receiving an education.
(Paraphrased) “I can forgive you for what you have done to my family and myself, however, what I cannot forgive is that you stole my education.
The Fugitive Blacksmith by James W.C Pennington
American to the Backbone, the Life of James W. C. Pennington by Christopher L. Webber, 2011
One day I had to give a presentation in my communication class. I had no idea what I would talk about until the night before. So I looked through my bookshelf and saw the book that saved my life. It was called Free Indeed. One young African American student sat in the back row; he did not know me personally, nor had we ever had any conversations. I was much older than everyone in the class, including my Professor. So when I stood in front and gave my presentation, I started with the introduction, “Black History, and the man who saved my life.” The young man had no interest in the class; he was an athlete, and the course was required. However, when he heard me begin to speak, he moved from the back to the front row, giving his undivided attention to an older white/Hispanic woman.
I began with the statement that I was not African American; however, I felt like my life was similar to slavery before reading the story about James Pennington. I shared my upbringing as being conditioned by my caretakers to be a maid from a very young age, and education was never a priority. I also shared that my husband at the time would not allow me to return to school to further my education, nor was he supportive of my youngest daughter’s desire to go to college and pursue her education. I told the class I was the sole supporter of my family, but I was not allowed to handle the finances; I was lucky to have a few dollars on hand. However, one day a friend of mine invited me to go with her to the bookstore. While she bought a particular book, I stood before the store to wait for her. I didn’t have much cash on me but a couple of dollars. As I looked around, I noticed a book called Free Indeed in a bin full of older books on sale for .99cents. God placed that book before me because my deepest desire was to return to school. After buying the book, I hid it in my purse and read it when my ex-husband was not around. I cried after reading the letter James wrote to his ex-slave master about stealing the one thing every child deserved: the right to have an education. I shared with the class how James gave me the courage to fight for my children’s education and mine. I shared that no matter how ignorant I felt standing before the class gave this presentation, I would persevere no matter who my adversaries were. The young man in the front row stared at me with tears. He asked me where he could buy this book. I gave to him and told him never to forget where his roots came from and to live a life worthy of his ancestors who fought for his Freedom.
A Survey of the Old Testament by Andrew E. Hill, John H. Walton
The New Testament by Bart D. Ehrman
Apologetics at the Cross by Josh Chatraw, Mark D. Allen
Universe Next Door by James W. Sire
The Lost World of the Flood by Tremper Longman lll, John H. Walton
The Theology of Biblical Counseling by Heath Lambert
Codependent No More by Melody Beattie
Necessary Endings, Henry Cloud 2010
The Power of the Other, Henry Cloud 2016
Changes That Heal, Henry Cloud 2002
The Codependent Therapy: Recovery Guide to Relationship Codependency, Melody Cloud, Henry Beattie 2019
Anatomy of the Soul by Curt Thompson MD
Daring Greatly by Brene’ Brown
Rising Strong, Brene’ Brown Ph.D, 2015
Emotional Intellegence: How to Use Nonviolent Communication by Avery Wright
Psychology of Human Behavior by Avery Wright
The Neuroscience of Change by Kelly McGonigal
Rewire Your Anxious Brain by Catherine M. Pittman PhD, Eliabeth M..
Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence by Jason M. Satterfield, Children’s Books
Boundaries, Updated and Expanded Edition by John Townsend, Henry Cloud
Children’s Books by Lisa Rene Delgado (You would have copy link to your browser: https://www.storyjumper.com/book/read/134364872https://www.storyjumper.com/book/read/131792312
How People Grow By Henry Cloud, John Townsend, 2001
People Fuel, by John Townsend 2019
Beyond Boundaries, John Townsend 2011
Never Go Back, Henry Cloud 2014
Safe People: How to Find Relationships That Are Good for You, Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend, 2009
Boundaries In Dating,Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend 2000
Never Go Back, Henry Cloud, 2014
When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People, Gary Thomas, 2019
The Body Keeps Score By Bessel A. van der Kolk M.D. 2015
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy by David Clark
Neuro Tribes, The Legacy of Autism, and the Future of Neurodiversity, by Steven Silberman, 2016
The Reason I Jump By Naoki Higashida, 2016
Mindsight by Daniel J. Seigel
Parenting From the Inside Out by Daniel J. Siegal, Mary Hartzell 2013
The Whole- Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegal M. D, Tina Payne Bryson 2012
How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen by Joanna Faber, Julie King, 2017
How to Keep Your Brain Young by H. Norman Wright
Recovering from Losses in Life by H. Norman Wright
The Complete Guide to Crisis & Trauma Counseling, H. Norman Wright, 2019
A Theology of Biblical Counseling, Heath Lambert, 2017
The Rewired Brain, Free Yourself of Negative Behaviors and Release Your Best Self, 2016, Dr. SKI CHILTON, Dr. Margaret Rukstalis, A.J. Gregory
Embracing the Shadow, David Richo 2018
The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle 2000
Understanding the Secrets of Human Perception, Peter M. Vishton, The Great Courses
EMDR, Francine Shapiro, Margot Silk Forrest, 2020
The Entitlement Cure, Dr. John Townsend, 2015
No More Faking Fine, Esther Fleece, Louie Giglio, 2017
The Yes Brain, Daniel Siegel, Tina Payne Bryson, 2018
It’s Not My Fault, Henry Cloud, John Townsend, 2010
Grace for the Afflicted, Matthew S. Stanford 2017
Forgiving What You Can’t Forget, Lysa TerKeurst, 2020
9 Things You Simply Must Do to Succeed in Love and Life, Henry Cloud, 2022
12 Christian Beliefs That Can Drive You Crazy, Henry Cloud, John Townsend, 2009
Univited, Lysa TerKeurst, 2022
Narcisstic Abuse, Debbie Brain 2019
Behavioral Therapy, Christopher Rance 2020
The Lost Art of Listening, Second Edition, 2016
13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do, Amy Morin 2017
Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview, J.P. Moreland, William Lane Craig, (2017)
Defending Your Faith, R.C Sproul 2008
Systematic Theology, John Frame 2019
Resilient, Rick Hanson Ph.D, Forrest Hanson 2018
Biology of Human Behavior: The Neurological Origins of Individuality by Robert Sapolsky, The Great Courses
Long Walk to Freedom, Nelson Mandela 1995
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya Angelou 1969
Why You Are Who You Are, by Mark Leary: The Great Courses
Understanding the Mysteries of Human Behavior, by Mark Leary: The Great Courses
The Addictive Brain, by Thad A. Polk: The Great Courses
The Power of Self Compassion, Laurie. J. Cameron, 2020
Nueroscience of Every Day Life, The Great Courses
Mind-Body Medicine, Jason M. Satterfield: The Great Courses
The Science of Mindfulness, Ronald Sieglel: The Great Courses
The New Testament, Bart D. Ehrman: The Great Courses
Your Deceptive Mind: A Scientific Guide to Critical Thinking, Steven Novella, The Great Courses
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Jason M. Satterfield: The Great Courses
Finding God by Larry Crabb,1993
VIDEOS THAT HELPED ME
I don’t recommend using these as weapons. I use these to help me grow.
I love this ladies, Dr. Ramani, and Lisa Romano; talk about TRUTH TELLING! I’ve watch all their videos as well for breaking the cycle of codependency.
Again, every video shared here has given me hope, and encouragement. I hope you watch them for healing YOURSELF.
My Favorite Podcast
I listen to Jack Graham’s Bible in a Year everyday. I love how he makes the stories come to life, in our time. I see God has a Mighty Just God, and Father who dearly loves us, provides, and protects us. I listened from the Beginning. I hope you do too!
The very first book I read was the Emotionally Destructive Marriage; I sat in my car for an hour and cried uncontrollably. Leslie continues helping me grow since.
Dr. Phil is the tough guy who can rock you right out of your complacency! I need someone like him to get me off my butt!
Lysa and I have so much in common, she gave me hope when my hope was gone. I hope she encourages you as well.
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