Newburyport Public Library

Higher is waiting, Tyler Perry

eng

autobiography

no index present

non fiction

Higher is waiting

973917433

Tyler Perry

The cinematic innovator behind Tyler Perry Studios traces his youth in New Orleans through his successful career, in an uplifting account of his spiritual awakening that explains how his faith has enriched his life and sustained him in hard times

Part one. Planting the seeds -- Learning God is in control -- Talking to Jesus -- Asking -- Hearing the answer -- Standing -- Part two. Nourishing the roots -- Honoring -- Protecting your dreams -- Releasing the past -- Feeling worthy -- Filling the house -- Taking one step at a time -- Learning in reverse -- Discovering the gift -- Planting what you want to grow -- Separating wheat from the tares: the parable of the weeds -- Clipping wings -- Finding faith without a road map -- Tuning in -- Unlocking the secret of a closed door -- Part three. Branching out -- Looking in the right place -- Seeing through time -- Releasing filters -- Guarding your heart -- Trusting your soul GPS -- Answering God's questions -- Showing love -- Lighting the way -- Flying through rough air -- Leaving the nest -- Breaking patterns -- Reacting to damage -- Reading my book of revelation -- Part four. Harvesting the fruit -- Giving back -- Embracing life -- Paying attention -- Picturing no regrets -- Finding treasure -- Cherishing the true gift -- Seeding for growth -- Digging deeper -- Writing to a friend -- Looking ahead -- Belonging in the room -- Finding your feet off the ground -- Remembering Mamma -- Lighting up the world -- Working with intention -- Staying in the climb