"Praying Together and Trusting God: Devotions, Inspirations, and Legacies of Faith, Love & Friendship" represents the faith journey of seven women who came together during a Bible study more than 25 years ago. They formed a friendship, sisterhood, and ministry. These writings are their heartfelt prayers, daily devotions, poetry, songs, worship, personal faith testimonies, short stories, and love letters to God. This inspirational book is filled with humor, joy, transparency, and triumphs that will inspire readers to pray and trust God's love in life's journey. This Acts of Kindness (AOK) Ministries® gift is a blessing for personal devotion, women's groups, ministries, and book clubs for spiritual and practical growth and development. Grab your circle of friends and step out in faith – discussing, discovering, and unlocking ways to strengthen your relationships and make a positive impact in your community, and the world. Their hope and faith legacies will inspire the readers to pray and trust God's love in life's journey.

The co-authors share personal issues and successes as they navigate life's challenges, lessons, seasons, and adventure. This book allows the reader to walk with the authors on the road to trusting God's redemptive cleansing, healing, truth, and future. This Acts of Kindness (AOK) Ministries® gift is an incredible resource for personal devotion, women's groups, ministries, and book clubs for spiritual and practical growth and development. Grab your circle of friends and step out in faith – discussing, discovering, and unlocking ways to strengthen your relationships and make a positive impact in your community, and the world.

Of the authors, Darlene Toms, Gloria Henry, Judy Jackson, Kim Adams, and Martina Coates-Nance reside in Maryland. Juanita Hall resides in Washington, District of Columbia (DC). Myra Thompson was born in Washington, DC and resides in glory.

Darlene resides in Maryland with her husband James. She is the oldest of six siblings, mother of one child, stepmother of three children, grandmother (Nana), great-great auntie, cousin, friend, and a United States Air Force Veteran. Darlene loves spending time with her family and friends. Her greatest joy is loving and serving God and people.

Gloria resides in Maryland. She is a mother of four children, sixteen grandchildren (three deceased), and eight great grandchildren (one deceased). She's the seventh child of twelve siblings, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother.

Juanita resides in Washington, DC. Juanita is a mother, grandmother, sister to eight siblings (three deceased), great-great-great aunt, cousin, and friend.

Judy loves spending time with her husband Michael, their two adult children, and their family and friends. One of her greatest joys is being used by God through writing, poetry, and exhortation to encourage others. She enjoys traveling and doing ministry with her husband and sisters in Christ.

Kim was born and raised in the city of Baltimore. She has one sister seven years her junior and is an aunt to two nephews.

Martina resides in Maryland with her husband Douglas, who's been the love of her life for 35 years. Martina is the youngest of four daughters, mother of four children, and grandmother (grandma) of five. She's proud to be a life coach, mentor, friend, and confidant.

Myra resided in Maryland with her sister Michelle, her husband, and their two sons. Myra's faith foundation journey and joy in the Lord began with her baptism at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.