Hope Won’t Let Go: A Collection of Inspirational Verses and Quotes

By Sharon B. Scott

Hope Won’t Let Go, written by first-time author, Sharon B. Scott, is a collection of inspirational verses and quotes designed to promote encouragement, reassurance, and a revitalized hope, especially among readers who may have been plagued with seasons of despair.

The work is divided into five segments inclusive of the following:
• Designed to Inspire
• The Nature of Things
• A Heartfelt Tribute to the African-American Heritage
• Passing Thoughts…That Were Worth Hanging Onto
• A Proclamation and a Praise!

An obvious thread running through the pages of Hope Won’t Let Go is that of promoting a sustained hope in the midst of life’s many challenges. Through this introductory project, the author’s aim is to reach a wide range of audiences and to instill in them a rejuvenated excitement regarding their own dreams and aspirations. It is the author’s prayer that after engaging with this work, readers will be encouraged and inspired to rediscover and maintain a lively hope that refuses to let go.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Feb 28, 2023
• ISBN: 9781669866374

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Copyright © 2023 by Sharon B. Scott.

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Rev. date: 03/14/2023

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Dedicated

to the Memory of

My Beloved Grandmother,

Mrs. Lillian B. Smith,

and the Daughters Carrying on

Her Legacy:

Mary C. Barnes

Estella Smith

&

Lois Spruill

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~ Acknowledgments Extended To: ~

God, The Father:

For covering me with lovingkindness and tender mercies,

and for being the author and finisher of my faith!

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Tony, The Love of My Life and the Perfect Spouse for Me!

Thank you so much for the astounding love and unwavering

support you have undergirded me with for all these years!

I’m so grateful for everything the Lord has allowed us to

accomplish, and as I ponder the title of one of your favorite

songs, I’m so excited about us Moving Forward and

sharing even more years together -- hand-in-hand!

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My Loving Son, Kevin:

For being a willing and patient sounding board whenever

I needed to test my ideas…which was often! Thank you,

Kevin, for bolstering me up and inspiring me more than

you could ever know! With Forever Love! Mom

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My Precious Parents, Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Barnes:

With Great Appreciation for the unconditional love and

support you always provided! I thank God for the length

of days He has blessed you with. I Love You Dearly!

~

My Siblings, Cathy & Alphonso:

For your enduring loyalty and faithfulness to our family, I give

you Unending Thanks, Appreciation, and a Special Kind of Love!

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My In-Laws, Frank & Frances Batts, and My Entire

Family Circle:

Many thanks to each of you for encouraging me and uplifting

me when you didn’t even realize that’s what you were doing!

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Bishop Haywood Parker, Senior Pastor of Truth

Tabernacle Ministries, Inc., Rocky Mount, NC

Bishop, I extend to you much gratitude and appreciation for

being a truly inspiring mentor. I also thank you immensely for

allowing me the gracious opportunity to assist with the compiling

of your inaugural book, Merging Hearts: Understanding

How to Bridge the Gap Between the Leader and the People.

Please know it was a privilege I will always hold dear!

~

Pastor Carlos Marshall and Voices of Faith East,

Lawrenceville, Ga.

Thank you, Pastor, for your kind and generous leadership,

as well as for the gracious opportunities you have afforded

me. Many thanks also to the VOFE members for being

such a caring and supportive Church Family!

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Dr. Stacey Schepens:

Thank you for being such a supportive administrator and

for opening the door for me to experience a rewarding

teaching career upon my relocation to Georgia. My

gratefulness to you extends far beyond words!

~

Dr. JoAnne Woodard:

I will always remember how creativity was allowed to

flow like a river at the Sallie B. Howard School of Arts

& Science in Wilson, NC. Thank you for affording me

the gratifying opportunity of serving on your staff!

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