I'm Glad We Shared This In Moment Time
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"NO FEAR ~ A Whistleblower's Triumph Over Corruption and Retaliation at the EPA" depicts in many ways those historical freedom riders, protest marches and the Montgomery Alabama "bus" boycott participants led by esteemed leader Dr. Martin Luther King. They would all be so proud of this book.

This book is a spell bounding time capsule of modern day events that mirrors history and exemplify a divine antidote against everlasting evil while offering a dosage of eternal vigilance.

I remember distinctly sitting in a conference room with Dr. Marsha Colemen-Adebayo who we affectionately know as "Marsha". We were told that our No FEAR law -- sitting in a Congressional Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington DC under the control of committee Chair, Senator Joseph Lieberman -- "was dead on arrival".

Yes, much like Black Americans who were degraded and literally forced to take a back seat on the bus during the infamous "Jim Crow" era in the 1960's and before, it appeared that our heartfelt dreams and concerns would be trumped by political operatives deciding that passage of the No FEAR ACT as the first 21st Century Civil Rights legislation under a Republican President (BUSH) would be the wrong thing to do.

But as the tears welled up in our eyes I looked at Marsha my Co-Chair on the No FEAR Coalition and asked; Marsha can we still get this bill pushed out of Congressional Committee and passed with so much political opposition in this national Democrat versus Republican climate.

I will always remember Marsha's words to me at that time. "Yes Matthew, we can make this happen."

And so, at that time the lyrics to a famed song by Whitney Houston became reality that day. It was one moment in time when we where racing with destiny.

I was brave enough and loyal enough to believe Marsha and follow her tenacious leadership. This book is a powerful testament of a brave women, her Coalition and her place in history.

To my friend and No FEAR Coalition Co Chair, I dedicate this song to you for memorializing a fantastic journey to justice. Click On YouTube "One Moment In Time" by Whitney Houston

Words in the song > ["I want one moment in time - When I'm more than I thought I could be ~ When all of my dreams are a heartbeat away and the answers are all up to me ~ Give me one moment in time when I'm racing with destiny ~ Then in that one moment of time I will feel, I will feel eternity"]
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when we were seen reading this book in public, my best friend and i were asked if we just came from a bar.
we were laughing so hard because we saw ourselves in the pages and we relieved some of the inanity of Christianity and much of the grace in Christianity in one fell swoop. I am so glad to know that the only gift i will need to give for the next year is finally available in print.

i really wanted a desk calendar.
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I listened to this twice about 6 weeks ago- and it lingers- as an influential friend.  Although I am a generation older, the feelings expressed here were genuine and worth re- exploring.  Yes, these heros represents a tiny segment of priviledged- taking an international assignments that lead up to future promotions-part of the checklist that only a tiny segment achieves in our corporate hierarchies. Taking a Mommy Track- after a long time in a position of trust is complicated as this story illuminates. This is an extra special listen/read
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I want to share this with everyone I know.  Writing from the heart that has truly touched my soul.  Thank you.
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I have to admit, when I first began reading Moment Maker, I thought, Oh no. Its an autobiography filled with uninteresting stories and wasted pages. Thats bad, right? You see, Im a highlighter-in-hand, let-me-find-the-cool-quotes, idea-seeking kind of book reader. However, Carlos Whitaker does an amazing job of captivating his readers with real and raw stories from his life that challenge us to make the most every moment. He makes sure that his readers come to grip with the fact that every moment is a gift and without them we miss out on our purpose for being here. These moments come from our failing, learning, connecting, loving, feeling, and being!

There are lessons about how to handle those moments that disrupt, the moments that call us to wait on God for something more beautiful, and the moments that can only be rescued through silence. Each reader is encouraged to embrace their weaknesses to find their strengths, persevere and push on, find hope from the moments that scar us, and to seek the great possibilities that can be outside of our comfort zones.

One of my favorite parts of the book arrives early on, when Carlos encourages us to create value with our moments. Nothing is quite as important as helping others experience moments of greatness, compassion, and being. He states, When someone feels the true worth of who they are because you stopped what you were doing and made life about them, you have hit on essential component of Moment Making.

Your story matters and you can make a difference in the life of others when you create these moments of values for those you come in contact with each and every day. I took a few moments this week to write a short hand-written note of encouragement to a few of my students. The three notes resulted in a smile, a tear, a thank you, and a couple of hugs. They felt valued and I knew I had (at least for a moment) impacted a life for good.

Dear Lord, Im here again. Im unsure of our future and where you will have us minister next. As we wait, my prayer is that you will allow me to be aware of those moments where I can speak life and show value into someone elses life here and now. Like never before, help me make the most of each moment in the life of my students, my family, and those you bring my way. Amen.

Thomas Nelson provided me a free copy of this book in exchange for this review which I freely give.
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It arrived a couple of hours ago and i went straight to Susan Faith's sharing of showing up and connecting to the world!  The miracle of feeling 'a misfit' and seeing it transform in our lives where each one of us does belong 'here'.  We're all included in life and our voices are important to hear!  i'm very much looking forward to each one of your sharings.  Thank you.  This is powerful!
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Good afternoon, I have just finished reading this marvelous recording of an amazing and intimate meeting between friends. This book, which my fabulous wife gave me for Christmas, is one I will cherish and share along with it's message. I laughed and cried whilst reading it. I was overwhelmed by the message, which is one I feel is so desperately needed in the world today. I work for a medical school and marvel at how disconnected people can be, not only the students who are obviously so very busy and concerned with studying and attaining their degrees but those around me as well and in the community. The need for compassion and the realization that we are all connected and require each other is something that I feel we can never overstate. To his Holiness, the Archbishop and to Douglas Abrams, thank you for sharing your wisdom and joy. Many blessings to you all, as well as everyone behind the scenes.
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I was at a family event last week and we were all trying to figure out what to do. The suggestion for a movie came up. One of my cousins fought the idea saying he didn't come all the way to visit so we could all sit together in the dark to watch a film. So we went to Walmart and bought some games. Taboo, Cranium, and Pictionary. Well, we had such a great time together. We really laughed and bonded. That weekend as we rode around one cousin pulled out a singing lesson Cd and played it in the car, Voice Lessons To Go by Vaccarino, so we all sang together in our car like crazies- again having the best time. The rest of the weekend, we played more games and never thought about turning on the TV or watching a film. My niece even played the piano for us one night and we sang songs from a song book. These games really help bring back the communication our generation has lost.
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The timing of this project was perfect in my life. I was recently in a car accident and, to be honest, I hesitated to read this book, thinking that it would bring back memories of my accident. But, rather than being too much for me to carry, this story was something God used to help heal me. The author's experience was my worst nightmare: exponentially more horrifying than my own. God walked me through this story, saying, See what happened to the this family? And I was there. And if you go through something like this someday, I will be with you, too. Rather than add fear to my load, it comforted me.
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I connected  with Joyce Rupp's words in a way that I've not been able to do before. With gratitude... Thank you.
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Thank you for taking the time to put all that you have learned about INFJ ,s. It helped me to see that I am not alone, and to stay strong in who I am!
 I used to laugh because I thought I was not of this would. Now I know I'm just one of the rare spirits in the human experience.
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Sometimes its the simple things in life that make you happy. ..this right angle has made me very happy and made the connection simple...thanks
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I love listening to this in the morning.  It's only 7 minutes long and it gives me a chance to sit and start my day on a happier note.  Taking just a few minutes to think about all of the great things I really have in my life gives me time to be thankful and happy.  The narrator's voice is soothing and I didn't have the urge to turn it off as I have with others whose voices were too distracting.
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This literature was granted to me free of charge for my review, I was overwhelmed with gratitude and honored to be able to give my feedback. This was a very fluid read. After I began reading I also started reflecting on times in my life where I too felt as though while during my nature walks felt energies or observed what appeared to be as a face or figure in the body of a tree. I embrace the fact that we are not alone and are connected to all living beings. We all need to stop and embrace the moment, the nature that surrounds us; and be silent there may be a message just for you to be heard. This book isn't trying to convert anyone, to me its a reassurance that I am not the only one who is in agreement that we are not alone.
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I liked this little book so much. The whole time I was reading it, I kept telling myself, "I already know all of this." Somehow, though, when I reached the end, I felt energized, encouraged, and motivated to make some important changes in how I view the fringe hours (and the minutes that make up those hours) in my own life. That desire and impulse to change was an unexpected gift. I'm glad I took the time to read this.
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Thank you for sharing . I am glad it was healing for you. Guess what? It helped me heal more too. You are brave & I admire you Maggie.
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The bravery of sharing one's story is such a beautiful thing. I admire the students and their teacher for living their truth and sharing it with the world. I think we all can relate to feeling like no one understands what we are going through at the moment, and that's why I loved this book, because we all get that. It took me right back to my childhood/young adult life as I related to several of the stories on a personal level. If the authors of this book read this review, you need to know that you are amazing and powerful and have given me a gift. Thank you.