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Barbara Smitherman

Barbara Smitherman

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I am the Author of Engaging the Sons of Darkness. The Pastor of Tabernacle of Praise Worship Center Inc.,  a Registered Nurse and Instructor of the Certified Nursing Assistant Program for Oklahoma State University

A Dime Is a Sign: Poems of Love and Loss (Feelings Into Words)

A Dime Is a Sign: Poems of Love and Loss (Feelings Into Words)

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<p>A psychic medium once said that if you find a random dime, it is a sign that someone that you have loved and lost is thinking of you.</p><p><strong>A Dime is a Sign Through Time</strong></p><p><em>If you find a dime, </em></p><p><em>You will know that I'm</em></p><p><em>Sending thoughts of love</em></p><p><em>Through the veil of time.</em></p><p> </p><p><em>Ten cents with a silver shine, </em></p><p><em>A sense sent you to help remind</em></p><p><em>That someone who left you behind</em></p><p><em>Is always living in your mind.</em></p><p> </p><p><em>Sending love and vibes, </em></p><p><em>Felt as psychic sighs ...</em></p><p><em>The ones that you miss, </em></p><p><em>Send you a kiss ...</em></p><p> </p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon's second book of poetry contains messages written through the years in poetic form that put feelings into words. As a teacher, many of her poems helped counsel troubled teens and friends.</p><p>There are three sections in the book: Heads, Spinning, and Tails ... (Love &amp; Loss: Coin Toss?). The variety of lyrical poetry forms include free verse, blank verse, haiku, and sonnets, while some are just playing with words!</p><p>Hopefully, this is also a book of healing.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon, a former teacher and grandmother of ten, is the author of nine acclaimed rhymed children's books, plus a recent award-winning book of poetry <em>(A Penny for Your Thoughts), </em>which together have received 63 national and international book awards since 2011. She also wrote seven published plays for elementary school children that have been performed in over 25 countries. Most of her children's books emphasize consideration for others. Married for 58 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, and sharing her books along the way!</p><p> </p>

Story Behind The Book

Engaging the sons of darkness came about due to my intense sudy of the spiritual realm and the studies of spiritual warfare. I thought that it would be interesting to watch as this warfare unfolded folded in a true to life story.

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<p style="margin:0in -.5in 0pt -45pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3">Mystery novels, especially those involving the supernatural, are currently quite popular.<span>  </span>However, they often suffer from a lack of attention to the uniquely subtle means by which the real powers of darkness interact with human society.<span>  </span>This is not so with Smitherman’s <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Engaging the Sons of Darkness.</span></font></p> <p></p> <p style="margin:0in -.5in 0pt -45pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><font size="3"></font> </p> <p style="margin:0in -.5in 0pt -45pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3">The human characters will seem familiar to the reader because they will closely resemble some they have known.<span>  </span>The supernatural characters will be equally familiar, being those revealed in the Bible. Though written as fiction, the truth behind the basic plot line is very real.</font></p> <p style="margin:0in -.5in 0pt -45pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span><font size="3"></font></span> </p> <p style="margin:0in -.5in 0pt -45pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3">Those who appreciate the power of mystery to weave truth into reading will not be disappointed with <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Engaging the Sons of Darkness</span>.<span>  </span>Satan will never stop his scheming until forced to do so.<span>  </span>Nevertheless, those who already know that the master plan of the “King of Darkness” is doomed to failure, will find Smitherman’s unique approach engaging and enlightening.</font></p> <p style="margin:0in -.5in 0pt -45pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><font size="3"></font> </p> <p style="margin:0in -.5in 0pt -45pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"></font><font size="3">Sincerely in Christ<br /></font><font size="3">D. Frey, Th.D., President</font></p>