"Knowing that someone has experience the same hurt, provides healing and let's you know you are not unique to your situation. It's basically giving your testimony of how God eased your pain," Sharper expresses.
The overall theme of the book is emotional healing that is found in God. Sharper explains that the book contains comforting words from one woman to another expressed through poetry and scriptures "from the heart."
In terms of social relevance, the book is hoped to provide enlightenment for readers who are looking for genuine love and happiness. "I would like readers to feel empowered. Knowing that within time, healing comes and pain fades with prayer and trusting in Jesus," Sharper adds.
Readers may visit https://www.amazon.com/Way-Out-Larayssa-J-Sharper/dp/154622923X/ to purchase and to learn more about the book.
"A Way Out"
By Larayssa J. Sharper
Softcover | 5x8 in | 58 pages | ISBN 9781546229230
E-Book | 58 pages | ISBN 9781546229223
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Larayssa J. Sharper served as an ordained elder since 2011. Pursuing spiritual growth in 2014, she received a certificate of completion in adult ministry at Saint James Presbyterian Church, USA. Determined to follow God's leading, she enrolled in SC Presbyterian School of Theology and graduated from the Lay Enrichment Program in 2016. Presently, Sharper serves as a pastor at Greater Christ Church Cathedral in North Charleston under the spiritual leadership of her husband, senior pastor Orin D. Sharper. The couple are proud parents of four beautiful children and one amazing grandchild.
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