For more than forty years, I have had the privilege of sharing the truths of God's Word with one thought in mind and that was to help simplify a believer's Christianity. Very shortly after I accepted Christ Jesus as my Lord and Savior, I had a well-meaning brother in the Lord caution me: "Be careful that no one tries to convince you that you need to speak in tongues. That's from the devil." The very same week, I had another well-meaning brother inform me: "If you don't speak in tongues, you're not even saved." Someone else said I had to pray the Lord's Prayer every day, another said I had to take communion every week, another said I had to kneel when I pray, another said I had to raise my hands, another said I had to be baptized before my salvation became real. Something was wrong. God can't be that complicated. I got before the Lord and simply prayed: "Lord, you are not a God of extremes. Please make Christianity easy for me," and down through years He has honored that prayer. The "Simplicity of Christ" is designed to help the unbeliever, the new believer, or anyone who is searching for a purpose for their life, understand that God had a plan from the very beginning of time, and that every man, woman, and child who accepts Christ as their Savior has a significant role in that plan. God is a God of revelation. He never intended to keep His plan secret. The book looks at how He revealed His plan, and the reason Christ had to come and die, through the concepts of the Covenant, the Tabernacle in the Wilderness, and the Feasts of Israel. It also takes the reader on a journey through the process the Lord had to take me through in order for the simplicity of His plan to become functional in my everyday life. The book is designed to break down the denominational barriers that keep the believer from truly experiencing the freedom and joy that is found in a personal relationship with the Lord of lords.

This book is a great tribute to your dad. His story told by a loving son who followed in his footsteps is a recognition that anything is possible in America if one never gives up. ''A heartwarming story of a man who defied all obstacles to rise in a world where scarce few minorities were accepted. Even rarer was to have his son follow in his footsteps. This book is a beautiful account of a father and son who loved each other dearly, rose from the bottom to the pinnacle of their profession, reached back to mentor others from the minority community in pursuit of Wall Street careers, and devoted their lives to God and Family.'' Love to all, Dick Grasso Former Chairman & CEO of the NYSE The son of the very first African American man to get a seat on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX). Elder Thomas W. Johnson, IV tells us about his life as a black man working on Wall Street. His record-breaking journey with Enron, he and his dad being the first and only father and son to hold a seat on the NYSE at the same time, and the history about his father, Pastor Thomas Johnson, III on the trading floor. Our stories matter and the only way to change the narrative is to take action by writing our black history one word at a time. Black History Month is a time when black people all over the world celebrate the life and legacy of our founding fathers who came before us. February of every calendar year is a time when we commemorate the legacy, celebrate the accomplishments and inventions of our ancestors, and it is also a time when we revisit the painful stories of black people who were enslaved, discriminated against, or all together disregarded as a race. This book, Black On The Wall, Like Father, Like Son (My Steps Are Ordered) is about the unadulterated truth about a black man's struggle to get a seat at the table. This story does not give a false depiction of fame, fortune, or success. But instead, it is a story that opposes the idea that a black man without a formal education who grew up in Marcy projects in Brooklyn, New York could navigate his way through an open door of opportunity. My husband, Elder Thomas W. Johnson, IV has a proven track record and despite all odds earned his seat at the table. With every obstacle that the stigmatism that race plays in our American Society, he has found his rightful place as the son of a preacher who paved the way for every black man working on the Wall. Linda M. Johnson CEO, Positive Thinking Will Make You Happy, Inc.

When Patricia Davis suddenly left this world on August 22, 2015, her death devastated a family who loved her more than the world. On top of everything, she had no life insurance, leaving her three sons to raise the money to pay the very understanding owners of the funeral home who hosted her funeral. When her youngest son, who is an author, discussed the issue with some of his colleagues, they decided to put together an anthology of short stories. And, since Patricia loved crime stories, they selected that as the theme. The stories feature Metahumans, CSI agents, and even a story based loosely on historical figures. All proceeds of each sale go to the Funeral Fund of Patricia Ann Davis.

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