Spirit Explosion: A Time for God, Love and Transformation

By Skip Jennings

In his new book, Spirit Explosion: A Time for GOD, Love, and Transformation, Skip Jennings shares a creative expression of his personal journey to an awareness of God that is intended to inspire and transform readers as they search for God on their own terms and in their own words.

Spirit Explosion presents 33 aspects of Jennings’ path to spiritual enlightenment, each accompanied by a poem about his own experiences, an affirmation to God and a writing exercise to help readers discover their own voices. His artwork also appears throughout.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Apr 18, 2008
• ISBN: 9781626600751

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JENNINGS

Acknowledgements

In our lifetime, we receive the blessing of meeting special people, who become our inspiration for greatness. I have met so many and I am grateful.

This book is dedicated to the following people who helped me to realize my gifts.

To my mother Rebecca Jennings: Thank you for being my inspiration from birth. Thank you for being Mom and Dad during the hard times. Thank you for your support during my many careers. I love you because we are so much alike.

To my brother Thomas Jennings: Thank you for introducing music to my soul. You helped to nurture my creative force and for that I will always be grateful.

To Cynthia and Chaia My life is full because you are my family. Keep reaching for the stars.

Chaune Jennings, you came to this planet and you let your light shine. I am forever blessed because of you. I miss you.

To, Rev Cheryl Ward, Rev John Elliot, Rev Joann Coleman, Rev Kathleen McNamara, Rev Greta Sesheta, Rev Susan Shahani, Gwen Kenneally, Rev. Frank Elliot, Gerrick Angel, Carlton Teabout, Kimberly Hollis, Theodosia Jones, Mathew Baumueller, Charlotte Ciraulo and all the Agape International Spiritual Centers’ Teachers, Ministers and Practitioners: Thank you for helping me to transcend from glory to greater glory. Every moment I am becoming more like my authentic self.

To my fellow 2010 Sweet Sixteen Practitioner graduates, Julie Z., Connie, David, Digby, Janet Grace, Karon, Karen, Jacquie, Bob, Candice, Koari, Oliver, Michael, Kirby, and Kathleen, my life is so much richer and deeper because of the journey we all have said yes to. Yeah God!

To Ricki B.B. and the Agape International Choir: Your music inspires me to love deeper. Thank you for your encouragement. I truly sing with the Angels of the Earth. Thanks for a vibration that helps me to create my own songs.

To Reverend Michael Bernard Beckwith: Thank you for your mentorship. Your life is truly the life of God and I am so grateful to be apart of the Agape International Spiritual Center. You said, Step out and I did.

To Reverend Diana Presley: Thank you for introducing me to a world of healing. For that I am forever grateful.

To Adwin Brown and the Agape Spoken Word Ministry: You bring the best out of me. Thanks for showing me how to Flow.

To Ester Dimples Nicholson: You inspire me to sing. Your voice is the voice of God that sooths my soul. Thank you for your love and guidance.

To David Pavese: My oldest and longest friendship, my spiritual brother, thanks for always being there. You are truly an inspiration and a joy to share life with.

To Terry Murphy and Kevin Anderson: Thank you for your keen editing eyes and literary advice.

To Bobby Smith Jr.: You are truly one of the most talented writers I know. Your words are true artistry. You inspire me to keep writing.

Nailah Porter my sister: Thank you for sharing your music and lyrics with a world that needs it. You sing with the voice of Mother God and you bless my soul.

To Jay Blahnick: You have inspired me to help the world, Thank You

To Bill Robertson: Thank you for all your love and support. You are my inspirational muse. I asked if you thought I could write a book and you said, Absolutely. You have taught me the meaning of friendship. Thank you for the words of encouragement and your endless devotion. I love you my friend.

To Sophie, Bryce, and Tucker: My life has been enriched because of you. The animal kingdom is even more blessed by your doggie Love.

To anyone that I failed to mention and there are so many. Thank you for influencing my growth. I am forever grateful.

Foreword A

Not too many moons ago, a gentleman entered the spoken word ministry I direct at the Agape International Center of Truth founded and headed by Michael Bernard Beckwith. For this particular gathering, on that particular evening, Spirit, that Keeper of Providence, caused only the men to show up on time. Some of them brought the silence of the oak tree. Others brought the brilliance of a spotlight or a distant star. Still others brought laughter and the