"Every journey starts with a pickup, and sometimes you don't even realize you needed that ride until you're already on the road. Looking back, those first moments often teach us more than we understand at the time."— Cleveland Maxwell Rolle
A Taxi Driver's Story
"Nourishment for the soul, strength for the journey."
A devotional journey of real-life stories, faith, and Bahamian culture — designed to nourish your soul and strengthen your walk with God.
Be among the first to experience 50 devotions from the road.
Chicken souse is a traditional dish in The Bahamas that is more than just a tasty meal. To the Bahamians, it represents comfort, healing, and togetherness in a bowl. This light, flavorful broth of chicken, potatoes, onions, lime, and peppers has soothed generations — offering warmth on early mornings, laughter at family gatherings, and comfort during life's harder moments.
For Max, chicken souse has been part of his story from the very beginning. He grew up on it, perfected his recipe over time, and now views it as a reflection of life itself.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters."
Every devotion is built around the same four-part structure — simple enough to follow, deep enough to stay with you all day long.
A thought-provoking prompt to open your heart before the story begins.
A real moment from the road — the kind of story only 25 years of driving can tell.
God's word grounded in the moment, placed alongside each story.
A closing word to carry with you — whether you're behind the wheel or at a crossroads.
From the first pickup to the final mile — each section of the book walks a different stretch of the journey.
"Every journey starts with a pickup, and sometimes you don't even realize you needed that ride until you're already on the road. Looking back, those first moments often teach us more than we understand at the time."— Cleveland Maxwell Rolle
"Some days the road is smooth, and some days it isn't — but every stop and every delay has a way of teaching you something if you're paying attention. Growth doesn't always come easy, but it always leaves something behind."— Cleveland Maxwell Rolle
"There comes a point on the road when you realize you're not the one in control — God has been guiding the way the whole time. Even in the moments that felt uncertain, there was purpose in every turn."— Cleveland Maxwell Rolle
"After a while, you start to see it's more than just driving — every stop, every person, every moment starts to mean something. What once felt ordinary begins to reveal a deeper purpose."— Cleveland Maxwell Rolle
"At the end of the day, it's not the miles you remember — it's the people, the conversations, and the moments that stayed with you. Those are the things that last long after the ride is over."— Cleveland Maxwell Rolle
This recipe is shared not only as an instruction but also as an invitation. Like the stories in this book, it has been shaped by time, experience, and care.
Adapted from Karenda's sister, Leona Hylton
This recipe is shared not only as an instruction but also as an invitation. Like the stories in this book, it has been shaped by time, experience, and care.
In The Bahamas, chicken souse is more than a meal — it represents comfort, healing, and togetherness in a bowl. This light, flavorful broth has soothed generations, offering warmth on early mornings, laughter at family gatherings, and comfort during life's harder moments.
"God has invested a great deal in you. Work excellence at whatever level He has given to you. As you work, the investment will multiply, all for His glory."
Cassandra is a devoted follower of Christ, writer, and educator who has served as a pastor's wife for over thirteen years. As the founder of the Grow and Glow Tribe, she draws from personal experiences and biblical truths to encourage Christians to walk closely with God and embrace their God-given purpose. Her heart is to inspire others to grow in grace, trust God fully, and walk in the freedom found in Christ.
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Max speaks on faith, perseverance, purpose, and the lessons God hides in ordinary moments. Every talk is personal, grounded in Scripture, and rooted in real life.