Why Yes to God: Essays on Life and God by Young Adults - Paperback

by Nina M. Thompson (Author)

This powerful booklet is about young adults expressing their feelings in "real life" situations that led them to say "yes" to God. It is an encouragement to others that at all times, but especially in times of struggle, Godly principles can offer daily direction, guidance and peace. These young adults are on a pathway to discover their connectedness to God and the church by identifying and utilizing their God-given gifts, talents and abilities. The journey has helped to build spiritual fortitude within them and is leading them to the divine purpose for which they were created.

Author Biography

Rev. Dr. Nina M. Thompson is also the author of Church Hurt Ain't No Joke and Where Have All the Young Ones Gone: Connecting and Reconnecting Young Adults to God and the Church. She is Executive Director of Rose of Sharon Ministries, Inc. under which she established the young adult ministry, Yes to God in 2012. The ministry also does workshops focused on spiritual healing, purpose understanding and development, and dealing with church hurt. She also serves as an adjunct Oral Communications and English instructor at St. Louis Community College, Ranken Technical College and Harris Stowe State University. Her greatest blessing is working with young adults and others to help them discover their purpose and passion, and to connect them more fully to the Spirit of God.