Charles Dickens 
In the Midst of the Storm 

Mother Nature is the most photographed subject in the world. Storms have captured media attention for centuries. Many storm chasers have risked their lives to get an up-close photograph of a hurricane or tornado. The painting on this cover was chosen because it symbolizes the many storms of life that I have experienced. I have been painted literally standing on the Bible to give an illustration of how I spiritually stood on the Word of God and his promises in the midst of the storm.

Even as the artist painted this cover on his canvas, he experienced storms in his life. He continued to paint through the storm. He explained to me his vision for this cover and told me that his life was an open canvas, and he went on to say, God is continuing to paint a picture my life.

My prayer is that my speech and my preaching be not with enticing words of mans wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of the power. I pray that my pen would be that of a ready writer and would encourage others as I write In the Midst of the Storm.

Charles Dickens

About the author

Author Charles Dickens has received his honorary degree from the school of hard knocks. Through his life experiences, firsthand knowledge inspirational messages, and books; he is able to deliver a commencement speech to encourage others. In addition, he is a college graduate, certified credit counselor, certified trainer of Evangelism Explosion and has a degree from Anchor Theological Seminary and Bible Institute. He has been presented with numerous certifications, certificates and awards in various fields of study. He has also volunteered on panels to help at- risk-youth, and to help prisoners gain employability skills. He enjoys encouraging others and teaching financial literacy. He currently resides in Wisconsin.

Author and motivational speaker Charles Dickens has comprised this encouraging, all encompassing book to navigate you through whatever stormy weather or circumstances you may be faced with.

All fifty states have declared a State of Emergency in the past decade. It is not a matter of will the storms of life come, but rather when.