Sacred Presence: 31-Illustrated Reflections on the Holy Spirit

The Rev. Dr. Martha Toney is a native of Spartanburg, S.C. Martha’s early life was spent as a professional opera singer, both in New York City and eleven years in Hof Theatre, Hof, Germany. Dr. Toney holds a Doctor of Ministry in Theological and Biblical Studies from the Graduate Theological Foundation, as well as a Master of Ministry from Southern Wesleyan University and a Master of Music from the Manhattan School of Music. Martha is a board-Certified Chaplain, holding 6 units of Clinical Pastoral Education. She was also personally trained by John Maxwell as a certified public speaker. In 2014, Martha was ordained as Deacon by Bishop Greg Brewer in the Diocese of Central Florida. Much of her last ten years has been spent at the bed-side of Hospital and Hospice patients, and it is these defining experiences that qualifies Dr. Toney to write on personal need for “Light,” the everlasting Light of Christ. In this world today, everyone needs an anchor, and this book, “Journey to Living Light” is a great place to begin a personal journey towards the Light of the World, Jesus.