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Author Writes Book of Proverbs to Guide Others through Life’s Challenges

Caribbean Author Lawrence Elliott says you can apply certain Christian principals to your life to overcome any struggle and be successful.

Nassau, Bahamas, February 20th, 2014 — Caribbean Author Lawrence Elliott says you can apply certain Christian principals to your life to overcome any struggle and be successful. That’s why he wrote a book called, “Practical Proverbs for Everyday Living,” which was recently released by Halo Publishing International.

“You cannot avoid all of the negative situations that come into your life. They are there for a purpose, to help you grow,” says Elliott. “But you can avoid the unnecessary situations that bring pain, regret and despair by practicing the proverbs in this book.”

Elliott says “some of the main areas that people struggle with are home and family; love and relationships; and wisdom and knowledge.” He has dedicated chapters to these areas. Altogether, the book holds more than 300 proverbs, along with his experiences and others that will help the reader to be equipped to live a victorious successful life.”

For example one proverb from the first chapter says:

“A fool is one who becomes aware of God’s plan for his life but rejects the assignment.”

Elliott recalls a time when he rejected public speaking opportunities. It wasn’t until a pastor’s wife called and told him that she prayed to the Lord for speakers for their conference and saw him in a dream speaking at the conference, which caused his heart to change. Elliott says “he finally accepted the invitation to speak publicly.” He continues to speak today at different forums.

“While Elliott’s book is similar to the Book of Proverbs in the Bible,” says Halo International Publisher Lisa M. Umina. “It’s different because it reflects a 21st century version.”

Elliott says there are things that people struggle with that are not in the Bible, such as: cell phones, social media, internet, etc. Some people don’t know how to use these tools in a positive way, but by applying the principals in his book, Elliott believes anyone can overcome life’s challenges.

You can purchase “Practical Proverbs for Everyday Living,” at www.HaloPublishing.com. It sells for $13.95.

Biography:
A native of the Bahamas, Author Lawrence Elliott’s passion is to teach the laws of life in a practical way. He volunteers weekly teaching and mentoring junior high school boy’s biblical principals through an organization called Christian Boys Movement. He has also taught “at risk” high school boys the principals of life as well. Elliott hopes to release more books in the future. He lives with his wife, Deborah in Nassau.

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Lisa M. Umina, Publisher
Halo Publishing International
1100 NW Loop 410, Suite 700-176
San Antonio, TX 78213 – USA
+1 877-705-9647
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Counselor Teaches Resiliency is Mind Over Matter

High school counselor and former special education teacher, Kasey Kellem knows a lot about facing life challenges.

Cleveland, OH (USA), Saturday – October 22nd, 2011 — High school counselor and former special education teacher, Kasey Kellem knows a lot about facing life challenges. Her new book series, Mind Over Matter, teaches young children how to be resilient to them. “Everyone faces tumultuous times in their lives,” Kellem said. The Cleveland area conselor said she hopes her books will teach children they can get through their gut-wrenching, stressful troubles using a mind over matter technique that is within everyone.

Kellem’s goal is to get the book into the hands of as many children under age six as possible to introduce them to five concepts of resiliency. In order to overcome challenges, the author said, one must “believe, dream, love, relax and laugh.” If they learn these things early on, they will be able to use them the rest of their lives to overcome the many challenges that will come their way, she explained. The first book in her Mind Over Matter series is Believe.

Halo International Publisher Lisa Umina is pleased to publish Kellem’s inspiring series of books. “This series is something that will help children throughout their entire lives,” Umina said.

Kellem said she grew up in a “traditional nuclear family” that included her mom and dad and three sisters in Fairview Park, Ohio. She attended Magnificat High School and earned her bachelor’s degree at Baldwin Wallace College and master’s degree in Special Education at Kent State University. She also has an Educational Specialist Degree in counseling. While growing up, Kellem said she played sports and percussion instruments in the band, and was pretty much the class clown. She knew then that laughter helps people get through some rotten times.

The Normandy High School counselor has devoted her life to helping thousands of children facing adversity how to be resilient. She has spent 22 years in education, 10 as a special education teacher and the past 12 as a high school counselor.

Kellem also is devoted to her husband, Craig, and two step children, Jessica and Joe, as well as her siblings, father and students. The Mind Over Matter (M.O.M.) series is dedicated to Kellem’s late mother, who taught the author how to be resilient.

To order your personalized copy of Believe, visit http://www.halopublishing.com .

Press & Media Contact:
Lisa M. Umina, Publisher
Halo Publishing International
5549 Canal Road
Cleveland, OH 44125
877-705-9647
lisa@halopublishing.com

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