"Knowledge held within is dead knowledge. Share it with others, and then it is resurrected."
These are words that Apostle Dr. Muriel Avant Fuqua lives by. Though, throughout her life, there have been plenty of things she'd rather have kept silent about, she has learned, firsthand, that it is these very traumas that must be brought into the light so their power can be broken and healing can begin.
A shining example of the necessity to speak out-and a cautionary tale about the harm and dysfunction that results from silence-this empowering memoir is about overcoming the debilitating pain of abuse and infidelity through the healing power of a loving God. At the same time, Dr. Fuqua's debut book serves as an excellent educational source on the challenging issues of women in ministry and church hurt.
Over the years, Dr. Fuqua has experienced more than her fair share of pain, but she has also discovered the amazing truth that God can truly renew brokenness. And her life, her marriage, and her church all declare the good news.
Discover for yourself the peace of Christ, as you learn from her story how you, too, can step into the light and wrap your pain in the glory of God.
About the Author: Apostle Dr. Muriel Avant Fuqua is both a professor and a pastor who has served in Christian ministry for more than thirty-five years.
She holds a BA and an MA in English literature and a PhD in biblical studies, as well as a child development associate's degree. She has been an English professor at Daytona State College since 1989 and was responsible for developing the first African American literature course at the college.
Stepping into the role of pastor in 2000, Dr. Fuqua went on to accept the mantle of apostleship, becoming officially affirmed and ordained in 2011. She currently serves as the senior pastor of Word and Praise Family Church and the principal of Word and Praise Christian Learning Center. Additionally, she is the founder and overseer of I.N.S.P.I.R.E., a ministry for spiritual covering and partnership.
Married to her co-pastor, Danny Fuqua, they have two children and three grandchildren.
