Ralph W Hawthorne
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Ralph W Hawthorne

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An Author, husband, father, grandfather, great-grand father, ordained Elder, and Christian, Ralph W. Hawthorne has many titles, which have been the hallmark of the successful transformation of his life. Hailing from Rockford, Illinois, Ralph has been married for close to three decades to his loving wife, Leteena, with whom they are blessed with four sons, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. A staunch Christian for the past 29 years, Ralph is strongly passionate and dedicated to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with others in the society who are feeling lost, rejected, and overcome with a sense of hopelessness. In his debut book, Pimp, Player, Preacher: My Life of Gangs, Guns, Drugs and God, Ralph divulges his life experiences before surrendering his life to Jesus Christ. Ralph was a former player, pimp, gang member, drug dealer, chronic alcoholic, and drug addict. His breakthrough moment came in the most unlikely of places, in the back seat of a police car, where he vividly remembers hearing the voice of God ask him, “Son! You have tried everything else, why don’t you just try me?” A true and living testament of God’s grace and mercy. Ralph's book captures the readers’ attention as he shares his struggles and commitment to overcome his past life and live on to serve God fully. After 29 years of a drug and crime-free and happy life, Ralph is a perfect example of the scripture that says, “Whom the son sets free is free indeed” John 8:36. In the eyes of God, no one is beyond redemption… Sometimes we say and do things that are utterly against God's will and may feel too far gone and unworthy to be in His presence. But we forget that our God is gracious and compassionate, and He will never turn his face away from us if we so choose to return to Him. From being a pimp, a gang member, and a drug dealer to a chronic alcoholic and drug addict, there is nothing that Ralph W. Hawthorne didn't do that pushed him further away from Himself and God. But one day, in the back seat of a police car, he decided to try God and has been drug and crime free for 29 years. So, are you barred with guilt, contempt, and a dark past that makes you feel way beyond salvation? Are you looking for some inspiration to keep you pushing and show you how graceful and merciful God is? If yes, Pimp, Player, Preacher: My Life of Gangs, Guns, Drugs, and God will be your turning point. Through a vivid recount of Ralph's past life, you will see how miraculous and powerful God's presence is and how he can turn the seemingly impossible into possible. This inspirational book will show you that no transgression is too big, and regardless of how empty, lost, rejected, and hopeless you feel, you can revive your life and lead a happy and thriving life in Christ.
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