Many people understand what it feels like when life continually throws obstacles, prejudice, hardship, and economic challenge in what seems an endless string of misfortune. It can feel like life constantly challenges us with "no" in the form of: - Loneliness - Judgment - Negativity - Sickness - Death, and more But when we draw on the same faith as the blind man in John Chapter 9, we learn to trust that Jesus will know our plight, show up and give us what we need to not only turn our life course, but to also have our hearts sing "yes!" Drawn from the remarkable life experiences of one man, Say Yes When Life Says No includes a first-hand account of Rev. Dr. DeForest Soaries - pastor, husband, father, public servant, and cancer survivor. Enriched with personal stories and vivid Biblical references, Dr. Soaries provokes us to see every obstacle in life as an opportunity and every burden as a potential blessing. Drawn from the remarkable life experiences of one man, learn how to use hope, clarity, and the power of belief to say "yes" in a world that often throws "no" in the form judgement, income, prejudice, and more. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. has been blessed with many accomplishments through his experiences with church, government, and corporate entities. His ministry is focused on spiritual growth, educational excellence, economic empowerment, and faith-based community development. Dr. Soaries resides in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, with his wife, Donna, and twin sons. Preface 17 Introduction 21 1. The No of Being Blind 33 2. The No of Being Lonely 55 3 The No of Being Judged 69 4. The No of Negative People 89 5 The No of Uncertainty 107 6. The No of the Wrong Pool 123 7. The No of New Devils 141 8. The No of an Unexpected Future 161 9. The No of Misinterpreted Signs 181 10. The No of an Ultimate Ending 195 Conclusion 211 Acknowledgments 217 Notes 221 "DeForest 'Buster' Soaries has always inspired me by his ability to balance his political, social, and spiritual leadership roles. What's inspiring is that his priority is always to be a faithful disciple of Jesus. Say Yes When Life Says No is a book that continues his witness to the power of God impacting the human condition. I am grateful for his many contributions and his willingness to serve." "A national thought leader and one of America's greatest living preachers, in the tradition of Martin Luther King Jr., Howard Thurman, and Samuel Proctor, Dr. Soaries has transformed his gift for delivering rousing inspirational sermons into a life blueprint in this powerful book, all drawn from the reality of God's incomparable YES! A must read." "Say Yes When Life Says No shares a fresh perspective on how the blind man in John 9 had to live before he was healed and able to see the life he was living. We all have times in our lives when circumstances blind us, and we cannot see what God has for us. In this book, my friend, Dr. DeForest 'Buster' Soaries, Jr., takes an uncommon approach and guides us through life moments of judgement, loneliness, uncertainty, and more, that has the ability to impair our perception of life. This book outlines practical principles that we can apply, which position us to have our life's vision miraculously restored. Another timely and life changing book by Dr. Soaries." "So many of us make mistakes and are often paralyzed by our fears of making those same mistakes. So we act blind and are often stuck. This book is a push to 'see' again. It challenges us to believe again, to say yes to what God says and a yes to ourselves and future. It's a must read!"

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