Irate: A Rocker's Raging Romance

A hot-headed thrash metal bassist struggles with his abusive family history that's affecting his future with House Songstress girlfriend. World-renowned, Ramiro Espinoza, the bassist/vocalist of the Heavy Metal band "IRATE" seemed to have it all on stage. But backstage, his life was far from perfect. Ramiro grew up in home, where his Jesus-freak father constantly tried to put the fear of God into him, his sister, and mother. At the same time, they endured physical and emotional abuse at the hands of this mad man. Rock/Heavy Metal was an outlet for Ramiro, where he learned to play bass guitar and finally found his voice to sing. He wrote lyrics about his bad relationship with his father and other things in the world that vexed him. He and two bandmates formed a trio with an aggressive, fast sound that captivated listeners in the millions. His fiance, Noelle, an African-American House Songstress gave up gigs singing in small venues in New York to tour with Ramiro around the world. While on their journey, Ramiro repeated the same abusive patterns that his father projected on him to Noelle. He'd belittle her before everyone and even got physical. Without hesitation, she left Ramiro right in the middle of his tour. He knew he couldn't fight his demons alone, so his management arranged for a counselor to tour with this Metal god, holding sessions between shows. Ramiro had to make things right, so Noelle would walk down the aisle. But the man His father) who made his life a living hell as a child, resurfaced to annihilate his future. Ramiro must confront this demon in human form.

Romance

Johnson, Alexis

Multicultural & Interracial

Alexis Writer Press

Where do I fit? Where do I belong?  Those were Alexis Johnson's questions as a young African American in the 1960s and 1970s. His desperate search took him into the world of drugs, prison life, then to the Nation of Islam where he became a minister. Still searching, Alexis ultimately found the answer at the nail-scarred feet of Jesus Christ.  I Was a Minister in the Nation of Islam paints a harrowing picture of how enraptured many Christian ministers were with the message of Minister Louis Farrakhan and how the churches were left in confusion, along with the hearts of many African American boys and girls, men and women. Alexis Johnson now knows where he belongs and where he stands.   This book is a must read for: • Every African American. • Anyone ministering to African Americans. • Anyone desiring a better understanding of Orthodox Islam, Nation of Islam, and Five Percenters.  • Anyone involved in prison ministries. • Anyone seeking to know the fundamental differences between the belief system of the Nation of Islam and the Christian faith.  "This book is needed in America's urban centers, I wish it were required reading for every pastor and deacon. With an incisive pen and quick wit, the author has single-handily dissuaded hearts from the Nation of Islam into the glorious Light of Jesus Christ." -Dr. Ergun Mehmet Caner, President-Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary  Director-Center for Global Apologetics, Lynchburg, VA.  Alexis Johnson, a former minister in the nation of Islam, is now an associate pastor at Tabernacle of Glory Church in Asbury Park, New Jersey. He has a passion for reaching out to Muslims and for informing the general public on Orthodox Islam, Nation of Islam, and Five Percenters through the written and spoken word.

I Was a Minister in the Nation of Islam: Now I'm a Minister for Christ

Religion & Spirituality

Islam

Pleasant Word

This book contains lessons that I have learned and my observations about life. As I enter the last third of my life, I look back on what has happened so far and try to let it help me navigate this time in my life that is at once easier and yet more difficult.

Playing With a Full Deck: 52-plus Years of Life Lessons & Observations

Biographies & Memoirs

Memoirs

Xlibris

This book contains lessons that I have learned and my observations about life. As I enter the last third of my life, I look back on what has happened so far and try to let it help me navigate this time in my life that is at once easier and yet more difficult.

Playing With A Full Deck: 52-Plus Years of Life Lessons & Observations

THE OBSTACLES and DISTRACTIONS of LIFE OFTEN SPEAK LOUDER THAN THE VOICE of THE SPIRIT.Pastor are often heart-broken by the level of frustration and despair that many born-again believers experience. Some just want to give up, feeling that God must not care about them. They will make statements like: God really does not care about me. God does not love me. Why doesn't God hepl me?The obstacles and distractions of life often speak louder than the voice of the Spiriit. In this book, LIVING OUT of YOUR BORN AGAIN SELF, Pastor Alexis Johnson and Bishop Loretta Smith Johnson, capable teachers, take the reader by the hand and lead with a pastor's heart, explaining the nuances of the Divine relationship. Discove step, by step, the way out of defeat and confusion into a life that is anchored and confident. Learn the how's and why's of living out one's birthright in the power and abundance of Divine Love and Compassion. LIVING OUT of YOUR BORN AGAIN SELF is an invaluable book that can be turned to again and again like a faithful companion with encouraging reminders about the spiritual realities found in the Word of God. Like a private one-on -one counselling session, Pastor Alexis and Bishop Loretta speak from a lifetime of experiences and are eager to share the joy they have found and that is waiting for all those who have been born again. Alexis and Loretta are Senior Pastors of Shekinah Glory Christian Church in Newark, New Jersey, a thriving inner-city, non-denominational church with a prophetic mandate to impact the world. Alexis is a former Muslim, who was a minister in the Nation of Islam and a former Iman in the Sunni sect of Islam. He has a passion for reaching out to Muslims and the general public, informer them on Orthodox Islam, Nation of Islam through the written and spoken word. He is the founder of "Setting the Captives Free Prison Ministry" and is a volunteer prison chaplain with over 18 years of service. Loretta has over 32 years of pastoral ministry service. She is an international Kingdom leader. Founder of Carmi Ministries, an international organization (U.S., Dominican Republic, West Africa and India) that activates, prepares, and empowers church leaders. Professionally, she is an educator, Human Resource consultant, Life-coach and lecturer. She is a former adjunct professor at Kean University Union, New Jersey and Essex County College Newark, New Jersey. Together, Alexis and Loretta are committed to God and ministry. There have implemented many outreach programs that are vital resources of food, provision, and quality of life service in the community they service. They are especially anointed to love and minister to the street-torn soul, the weary wanderer, and those considered hopeless.They are firm believers to see the Kindom of heaven, you must be born again.

Living Out of Your BORN-AGAIN SELF

Johnson, Loretta Smith

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

This book gives you a inside look into the Beliefs, Practices and the working of The Nation of Islam. Where do I fit? Where do I belong? Are questions that many young African Americans are asking. The author desperate search took him into the world of drugs, prison life, then to the Nation of Islam, where he became a minister. Still searching, Alexis ultimately found the answer at the nail-scarred feet of Jesus Christ.I Was a Minister of the Nation of Islam paints a harrowing picture of how enraptured many Christian ministers were with the message of Minister Louis Farrakhan and how the churches were left in confusion, along with the hearts of many African American boys and girls, men and women. Alexis Johnson now knows where he belongs and where he stands. This book gives you a inside look of the History of The Nation of Islam. it talks about the God of The Nation of Islam, who is he and when did he come from. Why does the Nation of Islam call white people devils. Who is this mysterious man called "Yakub"This book takes a look at why many African American churches are embracing Minister Louis Farrakhan and allowing him to preach from there pulpits. Why the churches supported the "Million Man March". My message to the churches; the issue of identity; the problem with affinity and lack of discernment in the African American churches concerning the preaching of Minister Louis Farrakhan. This Book is a must read for:Every African American: Anyone ministering to African Americans: Anyone desiring a better understanding of Orthodox Islam, Nation of Islam, Five Per-centers or 5% Nation of Gods and Earth: Anyone involved in prison ministries: Anyone seeking to know the fundamental differences between the belief system of the Nation of Islam and the Christian faith. "This book is needed in America's urban centers,I wish it were required reading for every pastor and deacon. With an incisive pen and quick wit, the author has single-handily dissuaded hearts from the Nation of Islam into the glorious Light of Jesus Christ." - By Dr. Ergun Mehmet Caner, President-Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, Director-Center for Global Apologetics, Lynchburg, VA. Alexis Johnson, a former minister in the Nation of Islam and a former Imam in the Sunni sect of Islam, now serving as Senior Pastor at Shekinah Glory Christian Church, Newark, New Jersey. He has a passion for reaching out to Muslims and the general public, informing them on Orthodox Islam and Five Per-centers through written and spoken word.

I was a Minister in the Nation of Islam: Now I'm a Minister for Christ

Community & Culture

The story of a dog, a dream, and a mission to help children told through the heart and mind of a Miniature Schnauzer named Boston.

From Boston to Chicago: A Letter to Young Readers

Children's Books

Growing Up & Facts of Life

AuthorHouse

Where do I fit? Where do I belong? Those were Alexis Johnson's questions as a young African American in the 1960s and 1970s. His desperate search took him into the world of drugs, prison life, then to the Nation of Islam where he became a minister. Still searching, Alexis ultimately found the answer at the nail-scarred feet of Jesus Christ. I Was a Minister in the Nation of Islam paints a harrowing picture of how enraptured many Christian ministers were with the message of Minister Louis Farrakhan and how the churches were left in confusion, along with the hearts of many African American boys and girls, men and women. Alexis Johnson now knows where he belongs and where he stands. This book is a must read for: Every African American. Anyone ministering to African Americans. Anyone desiring a better understanding of Orthodox Islam, Nation of Islam, and Five Percenters. Anyone involved in prison ministries. Anyone seeking to know the fundamental differences between the belief system of the Nation of Islam and the Christian faith. "This book is needed in America's urban centers, I wish it were required reading for every pastor and deacon. With an incisive pen and quick wit, the author has single- handily dissuaded hearts from the Nation of Islam into the glorious Light of Jesus Christ." -Dr. Ergun Mehmet Caner, President-Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary Director-Center for Global Apologetics, Lynchburg, VA."

I Was a Minister in the Nation of Islam, Now I Am a Minister for Christ

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