THE AUTHOR

Raquel Russell is the eldest daughter of Bishop Nathaniel Spease Jr. and his late wife Linda. Growing up as a preacher’s kid, she had many opportunities to see and experience the truth of God’s Word. She saw firsthand the benefits of following God, keeping His Word, and being able to experience the Lord’s goodness in her own life as she grew in faith and service to Him. Raquel has been married to Bishop Dexter D. Russell Sr. for more than thirty-eight years and has six adult children and one granddaughter. She enjoys teaching and encouraging women to do things God’s way and experience the life He has already planned for them. Raquel believes that if women will get back to doing things God’s way, it will ultimately strengthen families, churches, and communities. It is her desire to help women trust God’s love, give the reins to Him, and truly commit to trusting His ways, His timing, and His plan.