2Struggles and trials are real, they show up everywhere, whether we want them or not. They don't care about your ethnicity, your financial status, educational status, not even whether you're "privileged" or not. Hard times comes to the have and the have nots alike, everyone gets tested at some point. For some the solution is drugs, alcohol, sex or money. It doesn't take much to see that our entire world is being tested right now. But throughout this book are beautiful stories of faith in the word of God that when exercised brings hope, peace, love and victory. Faith the answer for a world in chaos. Defy the odds, refuse defeat, become something beautiful, my choice!" Now, faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen-Hebrews 11:1 Annmarie J. Holness one of 8 children; born in Kingston, Jamaica West Indies. Graduate of Westwood High School in New Jersey. Entered the United States Army 1985-1998 with most notable service "Operation Just Cause", Panama and Army Drill Sergeant, Fort Jackson, S.C. She holds an Associate Degree in Fashion Design; an Associate Degree in Business and Marketing; a Bachelor's in Art and Therapeutic Counseling & a Master's & State License Social Work. Business Owner WunOwnly Artistry, creating one-of-a-kind art and jewelry pieces. Praise & Worship singer; Ordained Minister and Certified Life Coach. The world will get increasingly darker; faith in God will illuminate every dark path. Hold on to faith for it is the light given to us for the darker days ahead.