The Extra Mile for Love: How Far Would You Go?

By Daphne M. Burleson

The Extra Mile for Love is an adventure into love. There is a refreshing reward for those who would dare to travel the distance. The author invites you to leave old thoughts and inhibitions behind and climb on board, you dont want to miss what is ahead. Enjoy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Sep 12, 2008
• ISBN: 9781469102313

Daphne M. Burleson

Daphne Burleson is a Christian artist, writer/producer and teacher who endeavors to inspire and motivate those she is blessed to encounter. She utilizes her creative gifts and talents to minister the love of God for Christian conferences, weddings, couples and singles advances/retreats and wherever God’s heart pulsates. Daphne has appeared on various television and radio shows including Profiles for Empowerment, hosted by Camille Brown in Los Angeles, CA. Daphne currently resides in Southern California. E-mail address: [e-mail]

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Cover Photography by Daphne Burleson

Back Cover Photograph by Ferrell Phelps, Jr.

Second Edition Copyright 2008-Library of Congress

First Edition: Copyright 2001

(Previously ISBN 0-615-12001-6)

Copyright © 2008 by Daphne M. Burleson.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any

form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording,

or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing

from the copyright owner. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, King James Version

Copyright 1984, 1977 By Thomas Nelson, Inc.

The New International Version, Copyright 1973, 1978, 1987 by The International

Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

This book was printed in the United States of America.

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Contents

Acknowledgements

Foreword

A Revelation From the Lord.

Chapter One

Where Are We Going?

Chapter Two

Creating New Maps

Chapter Three

Love Beyond the Veil

Chapter Four

Noise or Communication

Chapter Five

Ambience

Chapter Six

In-Home Travel

Chapter Seven

Pamper Me Please

Chapter Eight

Massage . . . We All Knead It

Chapter Nine

Culinary Delight

Chapter Ten

Dress To Express

Chapter Eleven

In Love for Life

Chapter Twelve

A Word from God . . .

The Love Quiz

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DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to all couples and singles who are purposing Christ in their lives and relationships. I pray that those who are obedient to the voice of the Lord will always find joy and true love in Jesus name. Amen.

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Acknowledgements

There’s simply not enough space to mention everyone, but to all of myfriends and family,

Thank You.

Mom, Cynthia, Melvin, Harry, Meredith, Kayla and

Callie Mills-lots of love to you family.

Dr. Reginald L. Woods, thank you for my solid foundation in

Christ.

Pastors Gary and Gina Holley, thank you for your love and genuine example. God has used you mightily to stir up the gifts within me.

Dr. Harold and Eleanora Dewberry, thank you for helping to encourage and support what God is doing with my life.

Reginald Hunter, Ferrell Phelps, Marvel and Charzetta Spearman, Elaine Johnson, Angela Wakefield and Vera Jones, Judy Arnold-Hunter, Asia Arnold, David Dobler, Venita Burleson, Keyana Burleson, Camille Brown and Angela Hale, there are those who don’t need explanations for why they are mentioned, they just know.

The very best you always seeks out and finds the best in others.

Daphne Burleson

In Memory of Those Who Loved, and were also Loved by Many

There are those who came into our lives and truly touched our souls. I mean we are now really happy that they took the time out of their busy lives to share their light. These unique individuals illuminated God’s very own light here on Earth, and they are now beaming in the glory of the Father. Their mantle lives on in the many lives they’ve increased . . . including mine.

Dorothy Perry

Eunice Norwood Arnold

Pastor Cornelle Davis

Charles Rhinehart III

Beverly Pickens

Pastor D wight Reives

Sandee Dobler

Danniebelle Hall

I love you and miss you all. You will not be forgotten.

"God is love . . .

Tis sweeter to be

In love than to just

Know of love."

Daphne Burleson

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The Extra Mile for Love

This production is a work of art: poetic, light, romantic _L and motivating. The exercises and exhortations encourage couples to excel beyond stagnation and complacency to achieve optimum marital bliss. Marriage is supposed to be good, that is God’s intent.

Reginald L. Woods, PhD. / Senior Pastor of Life Changing Ministries in San Bernardino, CA.

Daphne stirs the Think Pot of truth regarding relationships of couples as well as people in general. You will be challenged to inventory, evaluate and decide. Get ready for the ride of your life!

Pastor Gary Holley / Senior Pastor of Fontana Christian Fellowship, International in Fontana, CA.

Foreword

Most of us yearn to hear three simple words, I love you.

These words have proven to be very powerful over the ages, and are still reshaping boundaries in relationships. Typically, a boundary is defined as the extended limits beyond which an activity or function cannot or should not take place. In reference to relationships boundaries tend to take on a more positive connotation, therefore redefining boundaries as the extended limits to what can and should take place in intimate relationships. Often, the words I love you have too commonly been spoken, but unfortunately they have not been tangibly expressed. I venture to say that most people have heard these words but many will admit that they too, have not truly been loved. Based on our personal experiences as adults, we all have drawn conclusions about when we think it’s appropriate to use these words. In the same vein of thought, we