La-Tan has authored this inspirational book that calls the reader to embrace the inner beauty of a woman. Though targeted to women, many men have also been inspired by the book's inspiration, ease of reading, and unique humor.
There are many examples that could be given as to how La-Tan shares her life's love and passionate message. Though not a light hearted example as others, below is an excerpt from her book that will demonstrate the experiences that allow her to connect to and open the intimate closets of her audiences.
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La-Tan Roland Murphy |
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Becoming A Woman of Interior Elegance |
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When Joy Leaves Town |
When you rise up in the morning with your mind preoccupied about the matters of the day, sometimes your heart so heavy with the load, what do you do with all the cares you carry deep within the pockets of your heart? Do you hold on with both hands gripping the things you want to control, the things you wish to somehow fix? It is a battle for us all. What do you do...
When your co-worker dies at age thirty-six of massive heart attack leaving behind a lovely wife, who is pregnant with their second child, and the echo of his little two year old boy's voice haunts you as he ask for his dad da.
When someone you love is battling cancer and today just happens to be the day the doctors blast her body with one more round of chemotherapy. When her husband feels so helpless in the fight to beat this thing and fear strikes like a match against the hardest thing he has ever had to face. it burns its way deep into his very soul as the reality of what he stands to lose brands his heart.
When your father has Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer and your mother is exhausted from caring so lovingly for him. When you live eight hours away form them and realize you cannot be there to give support the way you would like.
When someone you love is deeply depressed or oppressed by the darkness that crowds their minds and no feeble attempt you can make helps to lighten their load.
When your cousin emails you of a drive by shooting that happened in her church on Mother's Day when a man was hit by the bullet that riveted through the church door.
When someone you love is severely addicted to drugs or alcohol or is bulimic or anorexic or bound to some other addiction.
When you feel helpless because your fourteen year old daughter's heart is breaking with the news that her friend just lost her virginity and another friend is slashing her wrist because she feels ugly and fat.
When you want to be married more than anything else in the world and for whatever reason the Lord has not granted your wish.
When the dream of having a child of your own has died with the results of a medical report.
When the bills are piled high and you have lost your job and you are not sure how you will ever make ends meet.
when you get the call that your son has just been killed in a car accident.
When your family is grown and gone and your spouse is deceased and you sit alone by the window reminiscing of days gone by.
When joy has packed her bags and left won and you fear she may never visit your house again.
What are you going to do? You must run to the joy that you once knew, that old familiar friend. It may mean you will have to jump on her back, wrap your tired legs around her waist, cling as hard as you can to her neck and not let go. Hold on for dear life for it is joy that can carry you through. God's word tells us that the "joy of the Lord is our strength." The path is no easy but the journey will only last for a moment. All trials will melt away when you His great light is revealed as you stand in the glory of the Lord.
If you feel joy is too far from your reach stand on the front porch and look for her in expectance. It is only when we look for joy that we are able to find her. When she does arrive, invite her in, throw open the windows, let the fresh breeze of this new strength flow from your house into the hearts of others who may also be struggling to make it through the day.
