Sown in Light: Poetry for the Forgotten Soul by Tekira Briscoe
Told from the point of view of a young, black girl who grew up in a conservative Christian home, Sown in Light is a snapshot of the struggle of growing up n a religious household.
To truly express this work, the book is divided into 3 parts: Planting Seeds, Pulling Weeds, and Producing Petals. These sections describe the nurturing in her youth, the struggle in her heart, and the blooming of her faith. It is heartwarming in its authenticity and captivating in its transparency. It is a book for this generation and all the ones to come.
A confessional of a different kind. Through poetry, Tekira lays bare her upbringing in the black church, her struggles with God, and the reconciliation of her faith. Filled with snapshots of her young life and burning questions of faith, she invites the reader into her most private moments with Jesus.
Told from the point of view of a young, black girl who grew up in a conservative Christian home, Sown in Light is a snapshot of the struggle of growing up n a religious household.
To truly express this work, the book is divided into 3 parts: Planting Seeds, Pulling Weeds, and Producing Petals. These sections describe the nurturing in her youth, the struggle in her heart, and the blooming of her faith. It is heartwarming in its authenticity and captivating in its transparency. It is a book for this generation and all the ones to come.
A confessional of a different kind. Through poetry, Tekira lays bare her upbringing in the black church, her struggles with God, and the reconciliation of her faith. Filled with snapshots of her young life and burning questions of faith, she invites the reader into her most private moments with Jesus.
Told from the point of view of a young, black girl who grew up in a conservative Christian home, Sown in Light is a snapshot of the struggle of growing up n a religious household.
To truly express this work, the book is divided into 3 parts: Planting Seeds, Pulling Weeds, and Producing Petals. These sections describe the nurturing in her youth, the struggle in her heart, and the blooming of her faith. It is heartwarming in its authenticity and captivating in its transparency. It is a book for this generation and all the ones to come.
A confessional of a different kind. Through poetry, Tekira lays bare her upbringing in the black church, her struggles with God, and the reconciliation of her faith. Filled with snapshots of her young life and burning questions of faith, she invites the reader into her most private moments with Jesus.