Encapsulated: The Blessing Within

First and foremost, she is a child of the One-true and living God, and blessed beyond measure. She was born and raised as Denise L. Brooks in Louisville, Kentucky, the youngest of seven children. Later, she became Denise L. B. Zellars. For more than a decade, she served as Assistant Editor and feature writer for the Good newsletter Ministry at her local church. Her greatest joy in life is her relationship with our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. He continues to provide her with awesome revelations through His Word, and she is in awe of Him. Denise is committed to glorifying God through writing by sharing her gift of encouraging others. "I know that God has purposed me to do just that-it falls right in line with His two greatest commandments, Love God with our whole heart, soul and mind, and love our neighbors as we love ourselves" (Matt. 22:37-40 NIV). Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, struggling with sin, downtrodden, feeling defeated, hopeless, or brokenhearted, there is always hope. And, you should know that Everything we need is found in God's Word! This book contains a compilation of real-life short stories, scenarios, and poetry to include biblical references/texts for affirmation and confirmation. You will be encouraged, inspired, motivated, and uplifted through the sharing of the profound Word of God. "My prayer is that others will see and receive Christ Jesus, obey the calling and prompting by the Holy Spirit, and recognize and acknowledge His omnipotence (all-powerful), omniscience (all-knowing), and omnipresence (Everywhere at the same time) above all!" -Denise