Strong Sons: the Tunnel Journey

By Dr. Charmane Gayle-Peart

Strong Sons: The Tunnel Journey will simplify the process for young men becoming the strong sons that God intends them to be, as well as redeem those who have fallen short of God's purpose for salvation. The foundation of this book is scripturally based and will shape our young men for a better future. Since Adam, our society has progressively become more liberated and disapproving of sanctified living. The few who choose to take a stand for God are labeled as "weird" or "odd" and it is even more challenging if you are a young man who has abstained from sexual gratification until marital bonds are sewed. Regrettably, virginity has taken on a whole different interpretation yet paradoxically, it is a man's greatest gift to his wife. God expects chastity so when young men become change agents for their peers, for society, and for God, it is pleasing. Ultimately, young men driven by purpose and moral passion will optimize their social and spiritual goals but they will also subdue the unseemly impulses that have come to dominate the human psyche. Finding purpose and associating with like-minded persons, will be powerful factors in reinforcing desirable conduct and negating the risk of unhealthy living standards. The role of men in society is huge. Not only are they the backbone of society or breadwinners, but they are leaders who must lead with conviction and purpose. They must stand when no one else will. What defines you? What are you known as? If you asked your friend or a church member to describe your character what would they say? Would you walk away feeling melancholic or gleeful? No logical person would deny that character counts and how we are perceived through other people's eyes are important. That's all good and fine but the real question one must ask is "What does God think of me?"

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Feb 3, 2012
• ISBN: 9781468527971

Dr. Charmane Gayle-Peart

She has a passion for helping others and providing guidance in helping one to realize and embrace his or her true potential. She has a PhD in Clinical Religious Counseling and is a licensed Clinical Religious Counselor. The quality of her work is evident in the testimonies of her clients and the vast referral base that has been prompted by such. Her principles and ideology are deeply grounded in high spiritual and moral standards, and integrity. She embraces her role as a mentor, a role model, a counselor and a spiritual leader with authenticity and continues to evolve and find new ways to impact the lives of everyone she comes in contact with. She is an avid advocate for keeping families together, despite the odds and as a result, is the initiator behind the annual Mr. & Mrs. Adam Family Life Conference held in South Florida. She distinguishes herself by providing exceptional counsel to children and families. She is an anointed speaker and believes and admonishes the worth of prayer. She is an ordained Prophetess and serves as the Assistant Pastor at the 7th Day Church of the Living God, West Palm Beach, Florida. She is celebrating 26 years of marriage with two beautiful children.

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Strong Sons:

The Tunnel Journey

Dr. Charmane Gayle-Peart

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© 2012 by Dr. Charmane Gayle-Peart. All rights reserved.

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First published by AuthorHouse  01/11/2012

ISBN: 978-1-4685-2799-5 (sc)

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ISBN: 978-1-4685-2797-1 (ebk)

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Contents

Acknowledgments

Dedicated To

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Inspiration

From The Heart

Acknowledgments

To the MOST HIGH GOD, You are the true inspiration behind this project. Without your sovereignty and impartation, this could never be. My gratitude is immeasurable. To Lynette O’Reggio, words are inadequate to express my sincere gratitude for your investment in the development of this book. Without you, I would not have been able to meet this demand. You must have been sent from heaven above.

To Petra, and Ivanah my nieces and Nickiesha Bromley—thank you for your tireless effort and contribution to this book. What would I have done without you? To my church Family, The 7th Day Church of the Living God; thank you for constantly keeping me in your prayers. A big God bless you! To Nicola Givans-James – from the manifestation of the idea to the fulfillment of this project, you have been my right hand. Thank you for being such a blessing in my life. Devon A. Blackwood, thank you for the encouragement and motivation.

To my loving and supportive husband, Peter. You are my rock! You have been so understanding, patient and encouraging throughout this process. God knows you were created just for me. I love you and cherish the man that you are in my life.

Dedicated To

My loving son Peter Lloyd Peart, Jr., who continues to make me proud.

To my god-sons, Raymond Durrant Jr. (RJ), Salathiel Sargent,

And Ainsley Gayle Jr. (AJ) . . . keep on striving towards becoming strong sons. To my nephew,

Rockell Beckford, you are the epitome of a strong son.

I am so very proud of you.

Foreword

When Almighty God created the heaven and the earth and formed Adam from the dust of the earth, he was clean and pure and having not conceptualized sin, he would be able to fulfill God’s purpose here on earth. However, the devil had another plan and perceiving the innate, sinful nature of mankind, succeeded in materializing a plan for them to fall. Heartbroken and grief- stricken, Adam and his wife were forced out of Eden, a place of peace and splendor to a place of despair and alienation. Adam has no merit or attestation in which to argue role confusion because God His creator had clearly defined and oriented him to his purpose. When man falls short or ends up in trouble, it is an easy cop out to blame God. It gratifies us to simply displace blame and we don’t mind blaming anything or anyone closest to our reach. Humans dispel the responsibility they have in adhering to wise counsel in addition to divine guidance accessible to them in Holy Scriptures.

In her book, Dr. Charmane Gayle-Peart epitomizes the pathogenic societal influences that instigate the self-defeating imagery young men develop but she also prescribes a reconciliatory and preventative approach to maintain a revitalizing and close relationship with God.

Also most importantly, young men must lead prayerful lives so that they will be more apt to discern the devil’s devises. They must be aware of captivating and savory perfumed women who send them subliminal messages. They must be careful about how they record and process these sexual signals. They must rely on an omniscient God who will help them navigate through the chaotic and confusing maze of life. And simply because our society is fiercely bombarded with the wrong type of music, profanity, sex, greed and other forms of seductive overtures, Dr. Peart brilliantly clarifies spiritually sound strategies about how young men can define their purpose outside the walls of sexual desire. The liberal mentality and culture of a society can only be changed when conscientious young men decide to take a stand for God and to conceptualize that their bodies are not mere pieces of meat to be consumed by the emotional fury or hormonal hunger they might have towards the opposite sex.

Arguably, earthly living subjects us to scaring but it shouldn’t imply that we give into our feelings and throw our hands up in self-defeat. That’s why a book of this caliber is pivotal and indispensible in the compilation of practical solutions to shape desirable character and strengthen one’s relational ties to God. Strong Sons: The Tunnel Journey is just one of those books that do