Above the Overpass

by Linda T. Stapleton

It was autumn of 1986 in Columbia, SC, when a heinous crime was executed under cover of darkness on I-26. It left the people of the state outraged and an unsuspecting young family shattered. This is the rest of a powerful and inspiring story of love and forgiveness in the midst of devastation. It is the personal account and unforgettable testimony of the author. An innocent child was - If God is love, how could this happen? - Where were the angels who supposedly were protecting us? - Was this God's judgement on our sins? - Would we ever enjoy a normal life again? - Why do bad things happen to good people? - Why did this happen to us?

272 pages, Paperback

Published November 21, 2022

About the author

Linda has been in ministry for most of her life and is passionate about pouring out her heart and pointing many to Jesus. She has an undergraduate degree in Education and her Master’s Degree is in Counseling. She has been a licensed and ordained Senior Chaplain with IFOC (International Fellowship of Chaplains) for fifteen plus years. Linda has served in pastoral leadership on staff at Myrtle Beach Community Church aka Beach Church for the past twenty-five years. Through writing, teaching, and counseling countless men and women in their pain and challenges in life, she has been a faithful conduit of wisdom, healing, and comfort through God’s power.



Linda speaks at conferences, women’s groups, and has even graciously received an honorary doctorate when she taught pastors and missionaries in India. Her favorite people call her “Nona,” which is Italian for grandmother.



Linda believes that tragedy does not shape who you become; it reveals who you are. God has prepared Linda all along for “such a time as this.” During her life, she has always loved to write and journal but only for her own sanity and healing. She told God she would not tell the story until He gave her the title, which he finally did in 2008.

“Finally, the time has come.”

Reviews

[Kelli Wadsten]

I am in awe of Linda’s ability to put her story into words and make you feel as if you are “in” the story alongside her. It is raw and powerful, but full of strength and hope. Everyone should read her story and be inspired.

[Meg]

Such an incredible story. It brought me to tears. I felt like I was sitting alongside Linda at a cafe as she recalled her testimony. Highly recommend!