"Claiming Your Inheritance" uses life application to the parable found in Matthew 25: 14-30 as indicative of life. Additional scripture references support what Christ meant went he said: "I come to give you life, and to give it more abundantly" are threaded throughout the chapters. E.J. Garrison helps the reader understand that regardless of where you start in life, where you are now; your life can become more abundant. But, moreover, you are expected to get more out of life. As a matter of fact, God will judge us based on how well we do with our lives. This publication is not only has a "How to "approach, it also outlines, "How should I look at life", and more importantly, "Where do I begin" This book is a must for anyone who wants more out of life without using "Get-rich -quick" gimmicks, ponzi schemes or any other questionable tactics for success. This book is a must read for a fuller, healthier and happier life. God has already placed many benefits in your life; you just need to know how to tap in to His great resource of blessings. It's all here! This book not only gives you tons of biblical references, it figuratively holds you by the hand and walk you through applying each principle to your life so you can begin to cash-in on an abundantly rich life you deserve. READ SOME OF THE REACTIONS TO THIS PUBLICATION Want to claim your riches? Now, a book that helps you claim the many riches which you are actually entitled in life. "Claiming Your Inheritance" takes you through the ten most important topics that can determine whether one leads a fulfilled life or experiences emptiness, loneliness, and lack of achievement. You are guided, using plain language and real life experiences through these building blocks of life. This is the perfect read for anyone seeking fulfillment via a guide for self-assessment and steps to improve your life. Take this spiritual journey with EJ Garrison and "Claim Your Inheritance". Dr. Elizabeth Markham Health Professional The author used his talented mind to reveal the secrets of how to come from behind the mask of traditional Church protocols .... Invaluable advice is in these printed pages! Wow! If only I had this book 15 years ago. This should be required reading for any church's new membership class. Your church or organization would benefit greatly from it. Lisa Parham Editor in Chief Racine Mirror Newspaper Racine, Wisconsin God's blessings are like someone putting an unlimited amount of money in a checking account just for you to spend at your discretion. But, they did not teach you how to write a check; that my friend is the mystery of life and the blessing waiting be us all. We just need to learn how to make a proper withdraw. This book use life application as an example on how to "Write that Check" The Rev. Dr. L.A.Gatewood Columbus, Ohio The author writes this book in a caring way, with the ministering spirit of a long serving pastor, approaching the topic of "money and capitalism" in the real world, with compassion and insightfulness. He highlights "financial myths" in the Christian community, and then, links biblical scripture to sound, fundamental principles about money and personal finances. David E Cox, C.F.P. Troy, Michigan As a physician, I am acutely aware of the consequence of our lifestyle choices. These outcomes are reflected most obviously in our personal temples, but also reveal themselves in our families, neighborhoods, church body, and society. I completely agree with E.J. Garrison that to be an excellent living sacrifice to God, we must care for our bodies and ward of disease. Ladonna J. Johnson, MD PamperedLivingAFC.com Suggested Category: Either Body, Mind, and Spirit or Self-Help.About the Author: About the Author E. J. Garrison was born in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Thomas and present Mother Emily Garrison. He was educated in the Detroit public schools and furthered his education by earning an Associate's degree from Highland Park Community College in Business Administration, a Bachelor's degree from Shaw College with a major in accounting. He then entered the M.B.A. program at the University of Detroit with a concentration in Economics & Statistics but his M.B.A. studies were short lived for God had other plans for his servant. Being obedient to his divine calling, E.J. Garrison enrolled at the Michigan Dieses of the Anglican Church School of Theology where he later earned his Deaconate Certification, which afforded him to study and graduate from SS. Cyril & Methodius Roman Catholic Seminary with his Master's in Religious Education. His ministerial career began in 1982 when he was awarded his Exhorters License in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. He was ordained deacon in the A.M.E. in 1985 and immediately appointed assistant pastor at Bethel A.M.E. in Detroit. In 1991, Rev. Garrison was assigned to the pastorate at Quinn Chapel in Cassopolis, Michigan; and two years later assigned to the pastorate of New St. James in Detroit. In 1994, God blessed the Rev. E. J. Garrison by touching the hands of the bishop to assign him to Pleasant Valley A.M.E. Church in Belleville, Michigan. During that time, he taught Religious Studies at Marygrove College in Detroit. After five years, Rev. Garrison was assigned to St. Matthew A.M.E. Church in Detroit where he had the pleasure of pastoring the late Mother of Civic Rights, Mother Rosa Parks. In 2003, he was moved to the historic Newman Church in Pontiac, and to Vernon Chapel A.M.E. Church in the city of Flint in 2004. While serving in Flint, he was appointed trustee on the Board of Flint Public Library.