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Randolph Alvis

Randolph Alvis

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I am a fifty eight year old male currently employed with Target in Chesapeake,Va. I spent twenty one years as a route driver for a local bakery. I've been married to my wife Linda for thirty seven years and we have one son Chad. I love Indianapolis Colts football, UVA football and Old Dominion University basketball. God has Blessed me recently to have my first book Splinters On The Carpenter's Floor published.

A Penny for Your Thoughts

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<p>Have you ever loved, been loved, been confused about love, or suffered from loss of love? All these feelings have been captured and shared in the words of heartfelt poems, compiled over many years by a former teacher and award-winning author.</p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon now shares her thoughts in this book of feelings. &quot;As a teacher, I used poetry to help counsel many troubled teens and friends, and have continued this pattern throughout the years.&quot;</p><p>There are three sections in her book: Heads, Spinning, and Tails ... (Love &amp; Loss: Coin Toss?). The variety of lyrical poetry forms include free verse, blank verse, haiku, and sonnets. Some poems are simply plays on words.</p><p><strong>A Sign</strong></p><p>In the depths of my winter</p><p>I heard a small bird -</p><p>Braving the cold,</p><p>Bringing the word.</p><p>He gave my heart hope</p><p>As I heard him sing -</p><p>Three little notes</p><p>Promising spring.</p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon, a former teacher and grandmother of 10, is the author of nine acclaimed rhymed children's stories that have received 48 national and international book awards between 2011 and 2017. Also a playwright with seven published plays for elementary school children, her works have been performed internationally in over 20 countries. Most of her children's books try to teach something, such as good manners and caring for others. Married for 57 years, she and her spouse are now retired, live in Pennsylvania, and travel in their RV from coast to coast, spending time with their children and grandchildren.</p><p><strong>Publisher's website: </strong> http: //sbprabooks.com/SherrillSCannon</p><p> </p>

Story Behind The Book

Splinters On The Carpenter's Floor consist of forty two writings inspired by the Holy Spirit when I was praying to God to remove me from a difficult depression. These writings will touch anyone's heart dealing with the trials of life. God reached down in my bedroom over the span of four months of prayer and let me know that regardless of your situation, never stop praying....Jesus will never leave your side.

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<strong><font face="Garamond-Bold"></font></strong><p align="left">www.apexreviews.net</p> <p align="left">[email protected]</p> <p align="left">Splinters On The Carpenter’s Floor</p> <p align="left">Randolph Alvis</p> <p align="left">ISBN: 9781603831833</p> <p align="left">Holy Fire Publishing</p> <p align="left">Reviewed By Dominique Sessons</p> <p align="left">Official Apex Reviews Rating:</p><font face="Garamond-Light"></font><p align="left">Stuck in the midst of a deep, worsening depression, Randolph Alvis prayed</p> <p align="left">fervently to God to release him from his mental and emotional affliction. In turn,</p> <p align="left">God not only heard Randolph’s prayers and freed him from his spiritual plight, but</p> <p align="left">He also directed him to record his prayers in written form for the benefit of the</p> <p align="left">countless others worldwide who continue to suffer from depression every day. As</p> <p align="left">a result, </p><strong><font face="Garamond-Bold">Splinters On The Carpenter’s Floor </font></strong><font face="Garamond-Light">is the fruit of Randolph’s labors. </font><p align="left">Comprised of more than 40 insightful musings, </p><strong><font face="Garamond-Bold">Splinters </font></strong><font face="Garamond-Light">addresses a wide </font><p align="left">range of different topics, allowing Alvis to strike a personal chord with readers</p> <p align="left">from all walks of life. Touching on everything from having patience to fighting</p> <p align="left">peer pressure to adopting a more humble attitude, Splinters is a ready source of</p> <p align="left">constant inspiration for anyone struggling to overcome the vast and sundry</p> <p align="left">challenges of their lives. From the start, Alvis doesn’t claim to be a biblical scholar,</p> <p align="left">but his sagacious insights are based on the considerable wealth of his real life</p> <p align="left">experiences, and, therefore, have just as much potential to have a sound, solid</p> <p align="left">impact on the lives of many who seek such practical direction and guidance.</p> <p align="left">From a deep, heartfelt place, Randolph Alvis has forged an inspirational,</p> <p align="left">deeply moving offering sure to serve as a balm for the daily spiritual maladies of</p> <p align="left">the masses. Kudos to Alvis for taking such a courageous, selfless step in helping to</p> <p>improve the lot of his fellow man.</p>