{"id":459,"date":"2023-04-02T18:14:29","date_gmt":"2023-04-02T18:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apexsamplework.com\/insightnews\/?p=459"},"modified":"2025-02-04T18:26:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T18:26:22","slug":"finding-our-purpose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apexsamplework.com\/insightnews\/2023\/04\/02\/finding-our-purpose\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding our purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

FINDING OUR PURPOSE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Albert (A.J.) Briscoe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I had the pleasure of meeting the author of this week\u2019s review at a Minnesota Black Authors Expo event hosted by the Brooklyn Park Public Library. When I saw the title of this book, I immediately connected it to the Fifth Principle of the Nguzo Saba for Kwanzaa: Nia (Purpose). I was also reminded of the saying, \u201cWithout a test, there is no testimony.\u201d That being said, I bring to you A.J. Briscoe\u2019s Finding Your Purpose<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the outset, Briscoe states that this book is a guide to finding your purpose, and by doing so serving God. Indeed, the secondary title is, \u201cPursuing Your Purpose is Having the Courage to Fulfill the Will of God.\u201d Noteworthy is the following: \u201cYour purpose must serve a purpose,\u201d and \u201cOnce you discover it, you have to believe in it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His first chapter, \u201cDistractors and Distractions,\u201d describes the beliefs and misconceptions that deter and distract us from a life that fulfills ourselves and helps others, the ones that are conducive to a cycle of bad decisions. These distractors\/distractions are prevalent in our community, causing us to give our power away, and they must be broken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter by chapter, from making better decisions to practicing our purpose to independent thinking to \u201ckeeping our strive alive,\u201d this guide is transformative and inspiring. Perception is everything; for example, Briscoe presents failure not as an option, but as practice for success in finding one\u2019s purpose, and to look for the blessing in the struggle. We will always have trials and challenges in our journey, for they are the very things that test and strengthen our purpose. He gives prime examples of what our purpose is not as well as what it is. Most importantly, in finding one\u2019s purpose, he stresses the importance of faith, discernment, and putting our discovery into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From life as a troubled teen making bad decisions to the positive role model he is today, Briscoe reminds us that our past doesn\u2019t determine our future; it\u2019s who we were, not who we are. As human beings, our knowledge is limited; it is up to us to seek knowledge and discernment of God\u2019s plan for us, and then apply it to our daily lives. Oh yes, readers: take note of Briscoe\u2019s 10 Key Principles for creating purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding Your Purpose<\/em> is available through Briscoe\u2019s website, www.strompentertainment.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you, A.J., for the positive difference you are making through your purpose and with everyone you touch with your words, deeds, and spirit. Thank you for paying it forward and being a blessing to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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