Ways God Speaks Through His Word

TRESSA OLDEN, is the author of four novels of fiction though her first love was poetry. It was instilled in her by her mother when she was old enough to read. She would recite her Easter speeches given her to learn perfectly, they were never the short ones she recalls. She read a lot of poetry and poems growing up, also reading short stories and memorizing Dr. King's "I have a Dream speech, which she shares with congregations in her attendance. Poetry was the catalyst God used to move her forward in her journey. Raised in a Christian home but it wasn't till she understood God's word for herself that she truly was able to walk with Him, being in the world but not of it. This book is a compilation over the years of her walk with God through poetry. She wakes every morning knowing whose she is and thanking Jesus for everything in her life. Morning routine of prayer and bible reading has kept her focused on her goal. Wife, married over forty plus years to her husband Philanders Olden has truly been a blessing from God. Children, grandchildren, and yes greats fill her days with lots of love and laughter. God is good.