Books by Tamara Lofton

In part II of The Cost of the Win, the focus is on his vehicle for success, provision for the assignment, and tool for a successful achievement. These special agents are assigned to assist with the completion of our task. We journey from challenge to transition, from focus to a change of mind-set, and from idle responses to a secure status of faith. Welcome the unknown, pursue without fear, cherish every opportunity, anticipate possibilities, and reach beyond your reach.

When a person joins a congregation, they are not expecting to encounter any issues. In the real world conflict collides with contention, and insecurity is besieged with self-doubt. With self-centered attitudes, confrontational outbursts, and diverse levels of prejudice, multiple offenses are sure to take place. Witnessing the repercussion of these actions, I've often wondered why. The Word of God has a solution to all conflict. Sadly, for some individuals, the church has become a revolving door instead of an anchor of stability. The word survival has only one meaning but several diverse methods of application and execution-guts, endurance, longevity, durability, vitality, perpetuation, continuity, continuance, and permanence. From thoughts for the week to chapters of survival, this intentional admonition shares several powerful nuggets of wisdom. I have filled your backpack with tools for survival! Don't allow opposition to get you off course. The benefits are endless, supporting anyone who desires to become or remain active within a ministry culture.

While viewing many disturbing news reports, I became overwhelmed. Several high-profile athletes and media personalities were being exposed for illegal activities. I labored with the idea, that the goal to just win first place, was not the only beneficial, valuable, exceptional, distinguished, phenomenal, or honorable prize. The challenge to triumph in all of life's arenas calls for a well-rounded individual. Integrity, character, responsibility, and accountability, yoked with preparation, practice, procedure, and performance, configure the proper foundation. This successful winner now possesses the ability to maintain the achievement. There is a cost attached to every win! The price paid, the experience gained, the lesson learned, and the completion of the journey are the most essential distinctions one could ever attain. A grace will follow with seasoned maturity and a motive that is equitable.