The Conversion of the Thug

This book chronicles the journey of Sampson Sweeny. The 20 something year old former gang member has just given his life to Christ. However, he is haunted by his former life choices. Sampson is on a collision course with a devastating generational curse that has destroyed his family for generations. Time is running out and Sampson must end the curse before it is too late. Suri, the Angel of Lord, is suddenly dispatched to take Sampson back in time. Evil Spirits have also been dispatched to oversee their assignment, as well. Sampson must see where the curse started so that he can end it. Will he gain the knowledge and power to save his family or will the curse finally destroy the rest of the Sweeny family? The Author is a solid believer in Christ Jesus. As a crisis caseworker, she witnessed the devastating effects of abuse and neglect on youth. The Author also served as a youth pastor for the House of Deliverance Church in Athens, Texas. Pastor Hygia Patrick and the late Reverend William E. Patrick provided a strong spiritual foundation, as her Pastors and as her Parents. Serving as a youth pastor, she became involved and mentored fatherless young adults and their families. The Author feels that God called her to minister healing to young hurting adults. As Jesus taught in parables, she presents the gospel in a language that the youth and unchurched can understand. She graduated from Sam Houston State University, with a B.A in Sociology. The Author enjoys her family, church, and beautiful sunny Texas days.