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Interview
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Kimberly Smith
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Sharon "Ladee Storem" Acres |
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I’m delighted to interview such a wonderful person.
Author/Community Activist/ Entrepreneur Mrs.
Kimberly Smith!
Ladee Storem: Your book is
titled God The Angel and the Golden Butterfly.
Give us a brief description of the title.
Kimberly Smith: First, I would like to thank
you Ladee Storem and Congratulate on Bible Talk and
Gospel 411. My book tells the story of my life,
which most people would consider a spoiled sheltered
life. That was the outside appearance. On the flip side
were issues of acceptance, abuse, alcoholism, financial
challenges, divorce and death, just to name a few of
many challenges.
It is a modern day riches to rages,
happiness to sadness and the hell and
back journey that show and proves that
faith is not a test for the mediocre of
heart. Most importantly it shows that
regardless of what happened my
relationship with Christ was formed, and
has formed me to be the person He wants
me to be.
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Ladee Storem:
In your book it reads about the
journey of a woman that has learned to
live. What were your downfalls, and how
did you overcome the trials?
Kimberly Smith:
Now that I have better
understanding in hindsight; The only
true downfall was my lack of faith. My
earlier understanding was that my
rescuer was my earthly father. He was
always there but when he passed, I found
out that I truly had another father; my
first father in heaven who makes the
impossible; possible. The
insurmountable; surmountable and makes
the most inane situations full of His
glory.
Ladee Storem:
Growing up being a black child
with blonde hair and green eyes was
tormenting for you. Did you find
yourself asking God why me? Why do I
have to be so different?
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Kimberly Smith: Funny
you should ask that
question, now as I think
back I can remember always
wanting to be like everyone
else, but it was God's plan
for me to be unlike everyone
else in so many other ways
besides my unique
appearance. I thought my
appearance was my greatest
curse and now my appearance
has proven to be one of my
greatest blessings.
Ladee Storem: “Realizing
That I’m Different” is the
title of chapter 2. There’s
a part that reads how you
were in the third or fourth
grade and the teacher tore
you up with a ruler. Causing
you to bleed from the rulers
wire just because a little
girl asked you for a pencil.
Please explain.
Kimberly Smith: Our class
was about to take a test and
a little girl asked to
borrow a pencil. The teacher
thought that we were
talking, so the teacher took
it upon herself to whip me
with one of those rulers
that had a sharp wire edge
on it which cut my skin when
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Ladee Storem:
Tell us about your parents, I
understand your father was
your biggest inspiration.
Kimberly Smith:
I was the product of a push
and pull marriage where my
alcoholic mother loathed me,
and my loving dad cherished
me as a gift from God. My
dad raised me to think
regardless of what people
say or feel about you, all
things are possible through
Christ which strengthens
you.
Ladee Storem:
Chapter 21.“With Faith Comes
Blessings” Even though you
had many turnarounds in life
at this point. You finally
learn how to step out on
Faith, was that a challenge
for you?
Kimberly Smith:
Stepping out on faith was very
difficult for me because I
was so accustomed to doing
everything, or so I believed
I made everything happen for
myself. I found out what
true faith was after losing
almost everything I had.
Starting with the loss of my
beloved dad, to begging for
food and money from my
friends and some times even
strangers. I found myself
flat on my face with no one
to turn to except The Lord.
Ladee Storem:
Chapter 32. “Final Destination
A New Beginning” In this
chapter you have a scripture
from Philippians 4:11-13
realizing in life that
nothings guaranteed. What is
your output on life today
compared to growing up?
Kimberly Smith:
The most amazing part for me
now is knowing that nothing
happens by my own ability as
I once believed, but the
blessings that have been
given to me are contingent
upon my faith, that I can do
all things through Christ
who strengthens me. As far
as life is concerned, now, I
take nothing for granted and
I now know that all I have
gone through is for the help
and betterment of all God's
people. I know that what is
done in the dark will always
come to the light. I live my
life in the light leaving
the dark behind and I know
that my blessings come from
The Truth, The Way, and The
Life. Jesus Christ!!
Ladee Storem: I LOVE
THIS BOOK!
Tell the readers where they
can purchase this amazing
documentary.
Kimberly Smith:
www.crownfortress.com
and for speaking engagements
call 678-565-0975.
Ladee Storem: One more
thing, Oprah you need to
read this one forreal!!!
GOD
THE ANGEL AND THE GOLDEN
BUTTERFLY. "GET YOUR
COPY TODAY"
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