“During trials and tribulations you are blessed. Life storms come and go but during it all you are blessed. If you are breathing you are blessed. If you woke up in you are blessed. If you work with crazy folks on the job you are blessed. If you are able to give God a hand wave you my friend are blessed. If you can feel the breeze outside you are blessed. If you can read this poem guess what you are blessed.”

-Shontel D. Hightower

SYNOPSIS:
This book is Shontel’s second published book This book is based on a few words that got Shontel through some rough times in her life. You will also enjoy a few poems that she wrote. This book will encourage you and will allow you to be free and one thing for sure this book will minister to your very spirit. You will see that it s okay to be you and keep it real while loving the Lord at the same time. Shontel has experienced many trials and tribulations in her life. She is still fighting the good fight of faith. Many of her friends are no longer around but you can trust and be sure she still has the Lord.

BIO:
Shontel D. Hightower is a woman that was born to stand.  Growing up between Philadelphia and New Jersey, Shontel had to learn at a very early age the importance of hard work.  At the tender age of fifteen after her mother was diagnosed with cancer, she had to grow up fast.  In the process of learning how to take care of herself, the streets began to call.  In a whirlwind of not knowing how to properly deal with the loss of her mother, emotions, and hurts, she leaned to the streets for support.  Money, clothes, fast cars, condos, jewels, and drama seemed to soothe the pain.  Externally she seemed to have it all, but on the inside she was slowly withering away.  In all of the madness, Shontel could hear the voice of her beautiful mother and remember the example she presented.  She reflected on the fact that even after being diagnosed with cancer, her mother pursued her education and strived to be an example to her daughter.

After years of turmoil and drama, Shontel felt a strong desire for change.  She knew that there had to be more to life than what she was experiencing.  Beaming with joy, Shontel proclaims that the best day of her life was when she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ into her heart as her personal savior.  The lasting lesson she learned from the tough times was that God is in control no matter what she has been through or will go through in life. If she truly submitted her life to Christ she can experience life again and have joyous times continually.

As an author, performance poet, dancer, songwriter, rapper, screenwriter, entrepreneur, creative genius, mentor, and an energetic and blazing speaker, Shontel is dedicated to helping others overcome their struggle.  Shontel acquired a variety of certifications including mentoring, youth development, and biblical studies. Shontel attends Freedom Christian Bible Fellowship Church where Apostle Gilbert Coleman Jr. is Senior Pastor.

Shontel stands on the scripture Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

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