Rooted Resilient

If you have suffered abuse, you do not have to live the rest of your life defined by the pain of the abuse. Abuse is a legless, hungry tiger growling on the other side of the room. Bitterness gives the tiger legs and claws, so now it can tear you to shreds. Do not allow your bitterness to provide a destructive power to abuse.

Embark on a riveting journey through the turbulent landscape of a life shaped by adversity and redemption in "From Concrete Roots." This gripping memoir traces the author's footsteps from the early shadows of a fatherless childhood, where the allure of drugs and violence threatened to entangle him in the streets' unforgiving grip. As the narrative unfolds, witness the power of music emerging as a potent escape, providing a lifeline away from the perilous allure of street life.

Title: Roots and Wings: Nurturing Faith and Fellowship in the Oikos Tradition In "Roots and Wings," delve into the ancient yet ever-evolving concept of Oikos—the Greek term for household—and discover how its enduring principles can revolutionize modern faith communities. This insightful tome is a beacon for those seeking to intertwine communal tradition's deep roots with contemporary practice's expansive wings. Throughout these pages, Miller embarks on a pilgrimage through time, exploring how the Oikos have served as the bedrock of spiritual solidarity and a microcosm of societal order....