The "Ripe" Time

Through a powerful book of spiritual in-sight the author (Dr. Gwen) inspires readers using metaphors, acronyms, analogies, anagrams, and the like to present a familiar ring to the Biblical verses. The use of Jehovah, God, and Jesus respects all religions as the author invites the reader to use discipline as they embark on their journey that encourages us to think deeply about our changes, improvements, challenges, and other forces that will help our journey. The author allows us to embrace the ripe time to begin this journey with God, experiencing His goodness, His grace, and his plan for their lives. With biblical teaching, valuable wisdom, and encouragement for a spiritual adventure with Jesus Christ, now is "The Ripe Time" fills readers with hope and excitement each step of the way. Born and raised in a two -parent household as an only child, I grew up in the Boogie down Bronx, and am a product of the New York City Public School System. Received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism and minor in Music from Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus. Received a Masters' Degree in Education from Fordham University, Lincoln Center Campus, and a Doctorate in Philosophy- Clinical Christian Counseling from Cornerstone University, Lake Charles, Louisiana via Faith Fellowship Ministries, Sayerville New Jersey. I am a member of the National Christian Counseling Association (N.C.C.A), where I received a license as a Clinical Pastoral Counselor- Advanced Certification; as well as Advanced Certifications in- Integrated Marriage and Family Therapy, Crisis and Abuse Therapy, Cognitive Therapy and Ethics, Temperament Therapy and Group Therapy. Triple GGG's- God's Grace and Goodness Counseling services harvest a place where one can seek help with a spiritual approach in dealing and addressing issues faced daily.
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Professionally, I have worked in both the private and public sector as an educator, counselor, QMRP- (Quality Mental Retardation Person)- Supervisor in a group home setting for the mentally challenged. As a public servant I worked for the Department of Social Services- Human Resources Administration in several capacities over a 30+ year career. Rising through the ranks from caseworker, supervisor, to Directorships in various programs, to Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Fair Hearing and Legal Services. I am now a retired servant from private and public service. I now work for the greatest BOSS ever, GOD Almighty.