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Author<\/h2>\nCarol Shelton Moye<\/p>\n
Carol Shelton Moye is a retired public school teacher whose last assignment was as a high school English teacher. She now splits her time between Pittsburgh, PA and the much sunnier, Richmond, VA. Although she loved inspiring teenagers to create poetry, photography and music, she is excited about having time to devote to developing her talents.<\/p>\n
Carol is a member of the Richmond chapter of The Virginia Writer\u2019s Club, Walkerton Writers (Richmond), and Voice Catch (Pgh). Through these groups she is developing her skills as a writer of short fiction.<\/p>\n
Carol\u2019s second volume of the Psalms in the Key of my Life series titled \u201cUnfailing Love” (Psalms 51-100) is available at: http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00JXVZAJI<\/p>\n
Learn more about Carol by visiting her website: http:\/\/cmoye.net<\/p>\n
Her photographs can be found many places, including: http:\/\/photos.cmoye.net<\/p>\n
Or visit her Facebook page and say hello: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carolannshelton<\/p>\n
Carol is currently working on:<\/p>\n
\u201cPraise the Lord\u201d (Volume III of Psalms in the Key of my Life: Psalms 101-150) and Obsession, a novella-length mystery.<\/p>\n
I LOVE the Psalms! They are reminders of God’s love that have comforted and inspired me throughout my life. My attempts to read through the entire book of Psalms were sometimes frustrated by my inability to relate to some of them. A few years ago, I felt led to find a way to personalize all 150 Psalms. As I began to share my reflections with others, I was encouraged to publish them, in the hopes that others too would be inspired. This book, “Psalms in the Key of my Life” covers Psalms 1-50.<\/p>\n
I began this project as a journal. I would read each Psalm in a few different translations, then close my Bible (or computer), and pick up my pen, writing the message I got from that Psalm. Initially, I went in order. It didn’t take too long before I began skipping some because I just couldn’t relate to them. This book took about five years to finish, and some painful lessons that made the difficult ones easier to relate to. I have found that God gives me exactly what I need for whatever task he has set before me.<\/p>\n
This book was no exception. I write from the perspective of an African-American woman who was a teacher in an urban public school district, but have had people from all races, ages, genders, and regions tell me they were able to relate to what I was saying, at least for several of the Psalms. Try a sample, hopefully, you will find something in my writing that speaks to you as well.<\/p>\n
Book excerpt
\nNo Worries
\nPsalm 27
\nThe Lord is the light in my life
\nMy protector
\nThe strength that sustains me
\nWhy am I ever afraid?
\nNo matter what comes
\nI will be victorious
\nWith God on my side
\nNo need to fear evil
\nOr danger
\nWars should not scare me
\nNot even street violence
\nHe will keep me in a safe place
\nWhere I will sing his praises
\nTeach me what you will have me do
\nLead me down the right path
\nProtect me from troublemakers
\nI have seen,
\nAnd will ever see
\nThe goodness of the Lord
\nWhile I live
\nWait on the Lord
\nBe courageous
\nHave faith
\nHe\u2019s there
\nJust call his name
\nYour deliverance is on the way.
\nRaining down on you and me
\nPraise the Lord!
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\nPsalm 34
\nI will praise my God
\nNo matter what happens.
\nMy soul shall sing out even
\nWhen things look bleak.
\nThose around without hope or
\nYoung in faith
\nWill learn and gain hope
\nBy watching how
\nI handle the bad times.
\nGather with me,
\nLet’s praise him together.
\nIt brings Him great joy
\nTo see His children
\nGathered together
\nTo sing his praises
\nI called on the Lord
\nAnd He heard me
\nHe delivered me from my fears
\nAnd my despair
\nOthers too who were anxious and fearful
\nLooked to Him and their hearts were lifted,
\nHe even made them glad.
\nIn the time of trouble I called on Him
\nAnd he helped me get through it
\nSuccessfully,
\nJoyfully.
\nGod sends His angels to surround
\nThose who love and call upon him
\nHe delivers us from all types of problems
\nEven those we are unaware of
\nIf you haven’t tried him for yourself, please do.
\nYou will find the experience far better
\nThan you imagined possible.
\nListen children,
\nI will teach you how to live
\nIf you want a good life, do the following:
\nWatch your tongue
\nDon’t speak evil
\nBe honest
\nStay away from negativity
\nPursue peace in every way
\nGod keeps his eyes
\nOn those who try to follow him
\nAnd listens for their cries.
\nHe turns away from those who are evil
\nMaking them insignificant,
\nBut when his children cry,
\nHe hears and delivers.
\nHe nears when your heart is broken
\nAnd helps to lift your spirit
\nChristians do not live a life without difficulties
\nBut are always aware that
\nGod is near and will deliver.
\nHe will keep you safe
\nIn peace and in one piece.
\nEvil will be destroyed
\nBut those who seek God will be saved.
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