From Slavery To The Presidency

New Book Dares to Find God at Work—Even in the Evil of Slavery!

You probably get asked a ton of questions every day. For most of them, it doesn’t make much difference how you answer. But I want to ask you a different kind of question. The way you answer this question affects how you view yourself and your place in society—it even affects what you think about the very nature of God.

What kind of question can do all that? This one…

“Why did God allow slavery to flourish in America?”

You may be saying to yourself, “Wait a minute! Slavery ended almost 150 years ago. Why are you bringing it up now? And why are you dragging God into it? God didn’t capture Africans, shove them onto boats, and ship them to America. God didn’t sell those proud people into slavery and keep them in chains for their entire lives. That was all man’s doing!”

And you are right. Man did do all those things.

But let me ask you some related questions:

Couldn’t God have stopped slavery from happening in America?
Couldn’t God have kept that first slave ship from reaching the port at Jamestown?
Couldn’t God have convinced the American colonists that they didn’t want any part in the buying and selling of other human beings?

If you are a spiritual person like I am, or even if you just believe in a merciful, loving God, you have to admit that God could have done any of those things.

But He didn’t.

Why?

It might lead you to wonder about some things. Things like:

Did those Africans do something wrong, that caused God to want to punish them?
Is God angry with Africans (and by extension, African Americans)?
Is slavery the “way things were,” and African-Americans just have to accept it?

My answer to all of these questions is NO! Absolutely not! But some people hold to these views. Unfortunately, some of those people are in the African-American community. If you buy into these ideas, you might also believe (even if it’s subconsciously):

That there will always be racial tension in America
That something (or someone) will always be holding you back
You may even wonder if God is really on your side. I mean, after all, He allowed slavery to happen. What other evil might He allow?

A little depressing, isn’t it? Yet many of my African-American brothers and sisters have these thoughts and feelings every day. These thoughts and beliefs have a profound effect on every aspect of their lives.

Another way of seeing the horror of slavery

But what if there was another way to see the horror of slavery? You see, there are at least two ways of seeing most events. Let me ask you – if you have an eight ounce glass with 4 ounces of water in it…is it half-empty, or half-full? To the person who is accustomed to drinking 8 ounces of water at a time, the glass is half-EMPTY! To the person crossing the desert and without water, it is definitely half-FULL! Who is correct?

BOTH ARE CORRECT!!! However, one has a negative outlook and a feeling of anguish and disgust. The other person has a positive outlook, and a euphoric and happy feeling.

The same thing is true when it comes to slavery. No one can deny that slavery was a terrible, awful stain on the history of America. Was slavery…

Cruel? Yes!
Tragic? Absolutely.
Inhumane? Without a doubt.

But that’s not the whole story.

You see, the story of African slaves in America closely resembles the biblical story of Joseph. He was also mistreated. His brothers turned against him, and sold him into slavery. He ended up in a land far from his own, a captive. He found himself accused of a crime he never committed, and sentenced to live out his days in the king’s prison. That sounds pretty …

Cruel.
Tragic.
Inhumane.

And it was all of those things and more. But here’s the truth about the story of Joseph - God was working in all of the things that happened. He was working out His purpose for His man Joseph.

The same is true for the story of slavery in America! God has been at work, even in the most horrible times of slavery and its aftermath. He’s been moving to bring about blessings for African-Americans. Sometimes we may not see His hand at work, but He’s working nonetheless.

From Jennifer:

A thoughtful look at slavery. Regardless of your political views, this book will definitely help you point your children to the One who can work even the worst situations out for good.

Showing His hand at work

I’ve done the historical and biblical research to show that God really is on the side of those who are oppressed and held back. I have written a 151 page book, From Slavery to the Presidency—What THE MAN Intended for Evil…GOD Has Meant for Good! In my book, I prove:

That whereas slavery in America was a terrible and inhumane experience…it was NECESSARY for the survival, progression, and success of America and the Black African race.
How the life and times of the Black African-American race parallel Joseph’s life and times in Egypt.
That our ancestors were Kings, Queens, Chiefs, Mighty Warriors, Inventors, and Great Thinkers. They should be thought of as such, and not thought of as slaves. This means we should see ourselves as descendants of Kings, Queens, Tribal Chiefs, Mighty Warriors, Inventors, and Great Thinkers and NOT as the descendants of slaves!
That God has been with us every step of the way, ensuring that we prosper in everything we do.

Does that sound like a lot to put in one book? It is! But I have made sure the book is interesting and easy to read. You will not want to put this book down! Many of the questions you may have had for years will be answered. You may even find answers to questions you didn’t know you had…

The truth is…

The truth is that God has been working in and through the terrible sin of slavery to accomplish His purposes. In my book, From Slavery to the Presidency—What THE MAN Intended for Evil…GOD Has Meant for Good!, I show you how, from the earliest days of slavery, African slaves made this country better.

And even after slavery ended, God worked through African-Americans to improve this country. He used the genius of people like:

George Washington Carver, who discovered numerous technologies that made farming easier for rural Americans of all races.
Jan Matzeliger, who invented a machine that completely changed the way shoes were made.
Madame CJ Walker, who created a business empire built on quality hair care products for African-American women.
And many, many more!

A long journey

The journey of African Americans, from slavery to the present day, has been a long one. But it has been fruitful - for us, the United States, and the world. And God’s hand has been on us the whole time.

He has guided our steps, from the master’s house, to the White House! Only He knows what is in our future. You will be sure of one thing after you read my book - whatever comes next, God will be in complete control of the outcome.

From Richard:

This book would be worth reading, just for the way it examines the tragedy of slavery, and how slavery affected this country, for good and bad. But the real value of this book is how it weaves the story of God's redemptive plan into the fabric of the book.

Terry shows clearly that God uses everything, including something as bad as slavery, to bring blessings to His people. I was blessed by reading this book, and I think everyone who reads it will be blessed as well!

What this book will mean to you

When you read From Slavery to the Presidency—What THE MAN Intended for Evil…GOD Has Meant for Good! you will realize many things, such as:

There is nothing that we can’t overcome.
We are a proud, capable people, and we can solve the problems that plague our communities.
There is nothing so evil that God can’t use it.
God in fact lifts up the oppressed, and puts them in positions of prominence as He sees fit.

From Slavery to the Presidency—What THE MAN Intended for Evil…GOD Has Meant for Good! will challenge your mind. It will strengthen your resolve. It will encourage your heart. My prayer is that it will cause African-Americans, and anyone else who reads it, to really consider how we should move forward as a country when it comes to race.

Becoming part of the conversation

I want to see large groups of people thinking about the way they see this country’s past and future. I want people to begin seeing how much we have limited ourselves by thinking of ourselves as simply former slaves. I want us to see how we have been blessed. I want us to see that we are not only blessed, but blessed with a purpose.

That purpose? I believe it is to use our energy, intelligence, passion, and resources to be a blessing, not only in this country, but all over the world.

I’d like for my book to be a small part of a larger conversation about the future for African Americans and all Americans. I want to see a future where, when we talk about RACE, it won’t be about the black race, the white race, the Hispanic race…

…but only about THE HUMAN RACE!

That’s why I’m offering this book at a reasonable price that most people can afford.

The truth is, I didn’t write this book to become rich. God provides for my family and me. We don’t worry about money. It’s far more important for me to get this book out to people who want to explore the idea that God used slavery as a tool for His purposes. That’s why I’m offering From Slavery to the Presidency—What THE MAN Intended for Evil…GOD Has Meant for Good! for the very reasonable price of $16.97 for the Ebook version, and only $21.97 for the paperback edition.

That’s far less than you would spend on a family dinner at a restaurant. It’s even less than some of us spend on coffee in a week! But when you buy this book, you get far more than a meal or a few cups of coffee.

You get a thoughtful, well-researched look at the history of slavery in America. I don’t pull any punches, and I don’t sugar-coat anything. I simply look at the facts about slavery and its aftermath. I tell some of the inspiring stories of people of all colors who fought against this evil institution.

More than anything else, I tell one story—the story of God, who never gives up on His people. He is committed to setting the captives free, and I show you how He has been working, from the time the first slave came to this country, up to the time when Barack Obama was elected to the presidency, until this present moment.

All of this for only $16.97! (Ebook version)
And only $21.97! (Paperback edition)

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No risk to you!

Now I don’t expect you to take my word for it that this book is terrific. I want you to try it risk-free! Purchase this book today, you can download the Ebook version immediately, and read it through. Think about what I have to say. Pray over it if you wish. If you don’t agree that this book delivers on everything I said here, drop me an email within 60 days. I will give you your money back, no questions asked!

There’s no risk to you! That’s how confident I am that you will be blessed by this book.

Purchase the Ebook version right now for $16.97 and you will get it delivered right away! You can also purchase your very own paperback edition to read, place on your bookshelf, and pass down through the generations, or you can simply purchase both! And if you aren’t blessed by it, you get every penny of your money back.

Just click on one of the links below to purchase this important book.

God bless!

Terry

From Hanne:

When I first started reading "From Slavery to the Presidency" I didn't quite know what to expect. As a white American of Lebanese descent, I was of the viewpoint that I had never owned slaves in the United States and neither had anyone in my family. I didn't feel responsible for the racial undercurrent that permeated our society.

However, after reading the book I have come to the opinion that I have some things to learn about walking in another person's shoes. We all come to the table with preconceived ideas based on our life's experiences. If that experience has left us hurt, or feeling like second-class citizens, then our outlook and response is totally different from someone else's who hasn't experienced the same thing.

Terry's book has reminded me that we are all created in God's image, and that yes, I am my brother's keeper to a certain extent. In the words of the New Testament, as far as it is up to me, I need to be at peace with my neighbors. How can I do that if I refuse to look at the world through their eyes? How can there be reconciliation if I refuse to consider the feelings of any one else?

The issue of race transcends political party or ideology. I want to help change the conversation. I don't want it to be about hyphenated Americans - African-Americans, Italian-Americans, or Lebanese-Americans. We are all Americans, and we cannot make it as a country if we're fractured along party or racial lines.

Terry's book helps the black community see the many things that it can take pride in, and the many ways that God has led them through adversity. It helps the white community see the viewpoint of black America in a way that is not accusatory or with finger-pointing. His message is presented according to Scripture and with an obvious love in his heart for the community of Americans - whether they're black, white, yellow, or red.

This book has helped me see that my faith must be an active faith and not one that's just talked about. I can sit within my own comfort zone and never affect anything, or I can reach across the aisle and learn from the diversity of my neighbors. Terry's book encourages the conversation.

It is up to me to keep it going.