Beautify the Meek

About the Book

God gives us all a story to tell during sad times, happy times, and glad times. We make endure many struggles in life, but we know the outcome is none other than victory! We must fight the good fight. Some of you may not have found your way, but I pray that you find wisdom from one of the writings or poems that were laid on my heart to convey. Just know that you are somebody special and God has a plan for your life. If you are on the detour road, be happy that you can map your way back by way of the cross. I can only be true to myself and thank the Almighty God for the revelation that He has chosen to impart through my delivery to you. Remember, the blessings of the Lord are forever present. Just reach outward and upward and grab them every day! God loves you, and I do too!

About the Author

Mable Joan Evans Walden was born in Greensboro, North Carolina to the late John and Edna McMurry Evans. She graduated from James B. Dudley High School in 1963 with honors. She attended Fayetteville State University and obtained a B.S. Degree in Business Education with honors. She received her MS from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina with honors. She was a National Board Professional Certified teacher and has received numerous certificates, awards, and many other accolades. She began her career as administrative assistant, working with the Federal government--Office of Economic Development for four years in Boonville, North Carolina. After relocating to Greensboro, North Carolina, she worked as administrative secretary for the Department of Business Education at North Carolina A & T State University for five years. She worked as the Business Office Manager for L. Richardson Memorial Hospital for ten years. Her calling was back into the educational realm, which allowed the doors to be opened at Rutledge College, under George Sheen, owner. She worked as teacher, admissions counselor, and then Academic Dean of the college. As God would have it, she began her career as a high school teacher in the Guilford County schools. She taught at Ben L. Smith for one year before being assigned at James B. Dudley High School for nine years. There she was advisor to a gospel choir comprised on students from all levels, including athletes. They won first place in all musical categories at the Black Caucus of Colleges and High Schools Choir Competitions at Fashions Industry Auditorium in Manhattan, New York for four consecutive years. She taught at Lucy C. Ragsdale High School for fourteen years, retiring from the teaching field in 2010. She served as Department Chair for the Career and Technical Education Department for ten years. She was also advisor of the Students against Violence Everywhere and the Globally-Linked Interact Club. She worked with the FBLA club as well. Her students loved her! Her professional memberships included the State and National Business Education Association, State/National Association of Business and Career Technical Education-Business Education Divisions, Delta Phi Epsilon, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Joan’s bone of her bone and flesh of her flesh is Thomas William Walden of forty-seven years. Their quiver is blessed with four children: Tammi Natasha, William Damieon, Kathleen Rene, and John Thomas III. She loves her family and praises her grand boys who keep her young: Jahmal, Teriek, Durrell, and Bruce III. She is a member of the Abundant Life Church International under the leadership of Pastor Edward Kirkpatrick, who she laurels as a Godsend, dedicated, knowledgeable, gifted and inspired man of God. She serves as a greeter and works with the administrative staff when needed. She was a faithful member of Rescue Temple #1 Church of God in Christ in Greensboro, North Carolina under the leadership and guidance of Superintendent Charles W. McMurry for fifty years. She served as church secretary/treasurer for more than twenty-five years. She was secretary of the Sanford District of Greater North Carolina. She served as the secretary of the Women’s Department of the church. Her membership and other activity involvement included the Missionary Board, assistant Sunday school teacher, assistant Bible Band teacher, president of senior choir, and advisor of the Voices of Praise Youth Choir. Another of her goals was accomplished, which was to become the 2006 Queen of the Greater North Carolina Jurisdiction, Bishop LeRoy Jackson Woolard, Prelate and the late State Supervisor Mary Love Greene. Joan has ministered in many area churches and conducted numerous workshops for churches and the educational arena. She has presided at many church activities. She also volunteers in many community activities. She loves the Lord and esteems Him above everyone and everything. She serves as prayer counselor for TCT network when possible. Her evangelistic ministry allows her to reach the lost at any cost to give them a Word from God for their spiritual needs and salvation.