Serita jakes book the crossing

I salute serita and consider her one of my children. Serita is also an accomplished writer, and has published several books. Jakes, throughout their entire marriage of nearly 30 years. The crossing by serita jakes is a christian fiction book about a mystery about a murder of a young school teacher. She studied theatre and mass communications at college, but returned home following two harrowing events. Jakes released her first book, the princess within, in 1999. Serita jakes, first lady of the potters house megachurch in dallas, texas, sat down with the christian post friday to discuss the story behind her new book, the crossing, a fictional account of the very reallife situations that effect everyday people within and outside of the church. The crossing is the first novel by serita jakes, the wife of bishop t. A number of high schoolers witnessed their teacher being shot and killed by a mystery gunman. Sep 06, 2011 first lady serita jakes is a unique lady with a big heart. Serita jakes talks about her new novel the crossingt novel the. Sep 22, 2011 sonya blakey interviews serita jakes on her book, the crossing. And the phrase cover your sins and keep up appearances penned in the crossingsays it all. Jul 17, 2014 serita jakes, first lady of the potters house megachurch in dallas, where her husband, t.

Serita jakes talks about her new novel the crossing youtube. The crossing by serita jakes a school bus, loaded with highschool kids heading home after an evening game, anxious to get something to eat and call it a day bj remington cheerleading coach shot by an unknown masked assailant when the bus stops at a railroad crossing in a small town in texas. The free event held at the african american library at the gregory. The mission of serita jakes home is to design high quality merchandise such as pillows, throws, trinket boxes, and candles. The estimated speaking fee range to book first lady serita a. Serita jakes, first lady of the potters house megachurch in dallas, where her husband, t. Imprisoned by memories, claudia campbell lives each day in the shadow of a decadeold murder. Imprisoned by memories, claudia campbell lives each day in the shadow of a tenyearold murder. An amazing story of hope, loss, and the unconditional love that brings us back to god, serita jakes has created a meaningful novel that tears at your heart while mending your brokenness at the same time. Loving myself while standing by him and in 2011, she released her third book, a novel, the crossing, which tackles such issues as domestic violence, trauma and post traumatic stress. Oct, 2011 serita jakes, first lady of the potters house, says her new novel, the crossing, helped her tap into her creative side, but the book is also one of many creative ways that she and her husband.

Serita jakes was born on august 19, 1955, in beckley, west virginia. And the phrase cover your sins and keep up appearances penned in the crossing says it all. After decades working in church ministry, serita jakes, wife of bishop t. Serita jakes on how to help insecure girls, many from broken. Jan 21, 2020 serita jakes was born on august 19, 1955, in beckley, west virginia. Every purchase from serita jakes home empowers women and children in our community. Serita jakes author profile biography and bibliography. Jakes generally travels from dallas, tx, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Now all grown up, these high schoolers are still haunted by the tramatic experience. Jakes, is the lead pastor, draws from her personal and ministerial experiences to understand the struggles teenage girls of the current generation often face in.

Welcome to the official facebook page for the first lady of the potters house, serita jakes. First lady and author serita jakes aims a spotlight on. The crossing is a novel that is written by serita jakes. Imprisoned by memories, claudia campbell lives each day in the shadow o. Celebrating 32 years of marriage, thomas dexter and serita jakes are. Serita jakes home will inspire you to transform your surroundings into unique expressions of yourself. Serita jakes holds book signing in houston exclusively for. Jamie foster brown, publisher, sister 2 sister magazine serita jakes has captured the true meaning of what it means to wear the mask. She is a woman who loves much and wants to help others. I use to listen and read books all the time as a child, and just got out of the habit. Shes a brilliant woman of god and this stirring novel will reach so many hearts. Sonya blakey interviews serita jakes on her book, the crossing.

The crossing by serita jakes, 9781400073030, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Houston public library opened its doors to the community for an intimate book signing with renowned author serita a. The depiction of the novels main character claudia reveals the devastating and irreversible effects of untreated. One night on her way home from a high school football game, a masked gunman open fired continue reading. Follow their account to see all their photos and videos. It has love, loss, truth, friendship and high drama. Serita jakes is on a mission to educate people about the widespread impact posttraumatic stress disorder has on society. The crossing by serita ann jakes overdrive rakuten. See all books authored by serita ann jakes, including the princess within.

The crossing in her first fiction novel, the crossing, serita molds her characters from her more than 30 years of experience working with victims of abuse and trauma from hurricane katrina to families torn apart by domestic violence. Jakes earlier this week and we covered many topics from her new fiction book, the crossing to whether or. She has experienced hurt in her life, therefore the crossing is a perfect novel for her to write. First lady serita jakes tackles emotional suffering in the. Jakes latest book addresses posttraumatic stress guardian pr. Jakes tackles this issue in her first fiction novel, the crossing waterbrook. Serita jakes, first lady of the potters house, says her new novel, the crossing, helped her tap into her creative side, but the book is also one of many creative ways that she and her husband. Jakes, is the lead pastor, draws from her personal and ministerial experiences to understand the struggles teenage girls of the current generation often face in her new book, the princess within for teens.

She was in charleston on sunday to sign copies of her latest book, the crossing, which addresses the issue head on. Jakes earlier this week and we covered many topics from her new fiction book, the crossing to whether or not the black church is in crisis, the penn. The crossing in her first fiction novel, the crossing, serita. Serita jakes age, marriage, twins, weight loss, illness. Jakes is intricately involved with her husbands highlyanticipated sitcom, one love. This book will impact, and may even, save your life. Serita ann jakes books list of books by author serita. Inevitably, aches and agonies that have been suppressed and. Past heartache revisited in the crossing christian books. Jan 04, 2012 the crossing by serita jakes is a christian fiction book about a mystery about a murder of a young school teacher. Serita jakes has her own wings and is ready to soar thegrio.

A novel a novel by serita ann jakes available from rakuten kobo. Serita jakes the crossing is so much more than you expect. Loving myself while standing by him 2003, and a novel, the crossing 2011. Buy a cheap copy of the crossing book by serita ann jakes. Serita jakes has 3,421 posts on their instagram profile. During my 30 years of biblical counseling, ive been seated across the desk from parents. In 2003, warner faith published jakes second book, beside every good man.

First lady serita jakes is a unique lady with a big heart. Nov 24, 2011 thegrio had a wideranging interview with mrs. An amazing story of hope, loss, and the unconditional love that brings us back to god, serita jakes has created a meaningful novel that tears at your heart while. Nicknamed first lady serita jakes, she is the wife of pastor td jakes of the potter house. Jakes has been intricately involved with her husbands highly anticipated sitcom, one love, and is awaiting the release of her nonfiction book, the crossing, which will be available in stores september 6, 2011. Claudia, a preachers kid, life change in a tragic instance.