Episode 003: The Making of Faith - Seventy Times Seven (KJV 18: 21-22) by Sidney St. James

<p><a href="http://www.cumberland.org/hfcpc/minister/BondsAdaMentoraCastonSlaton.htm">Reverend Mrs. Ada Caston Slaton Bonds</a> is one of the most colorful ministers ever produced by the great <a href="https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/faith-seventy-times-seven">Cumberland Presbyterian Church</a>. Beyond a doubt, she overcame more difficulties and passed through more heartaches than any minister ever known to preach the 'Whosoever Will' gospel. Miss Ada, as all affectionately called her, possessed countless prodigies. By way of the corridors of her ministerial career, she helped shape the lives and mold the character of many young ministers, who, today, rise up and call her 'blessed.'</p> <p>God sent her His Divine calling to preach. She then learned to preach. She carved out a place for herself among the clergy that was unique, without comparison. With bottomless emotion, genuine poise, and true dignity, Miss Ada became the First Lady of the Cloth in the Louisiana Presbytery and had the highest honor bestowed upon her: <em>Mother of All Presbyteries.</em></p> <p><a href="https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/faith-seventy-times-seven">FAITH – Seventy Times Seven</a> is a <a href="https://www.writermag.com/improve-your-writing/nonfiction/historical-fiction-and-creative-nonfiction/#:~:text=Creative%20nonfiction%20that%20includes%20historical,during%20wartime%20in%20Sierra%20Leone.">creative historical nonfiction novel</a>. It is factually accurate and written with attention to literary style. My extensive research led me into animated descriptions at my desk and emotional outpours to arrive at the truth through shaping the information, molding the narrative so that it reads like fiction.</p> <p>Miss Ada set the standards high for being a minister in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was an anomaly for her time. Still today, we find the bar for preaching the word of God set high by Ada for all young men and women entering the ministry!&nbsp;</p> <p>Watch for Episode 4, The Making of<a href="https://www.barnesandnob