In The Manna: A Kaleidoscope of Christian Life, Carrie Hamilton Ivey eloquently expresses her heartfelt devotion to God through short vignettes and plays. Each play is intricately designed to teach the audience a lesson about Christian values-complete with thorough stage directions and character descriptions. The colorful characters include the likes of Running Shoe, the Little Drummer Boy, Snowflake, and Red Light. Whether reading for pleasure or gathering a group of churchgoers to act out the plays, THE MANNA will undoubtedly prove inspirational and spiritually uplifting.
Learn how to accept God’s gifts and look towards the future, instead of idling, motionless, in the past. Or follow the intriguing story behind Prince Hall, the founder of black masonry. lvey’s impassioned devotion to God and evident skills in the craft of playwriting make THE MANNA an enjoyable, uplifting testimony to God.

Carrie Hamilton Ivey, a native of Texas, resides in Maryland with her husband, James. The couple have a daughter, Sherone. Carrie holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Southern University in New Orleans and pursued a Master ofBusiness Administration from Loyola University. She is a retired government accountant and belongs to the Progressive National Baptist Women’s Auxiliary and the Lott Carey Foreign Mission. Carrie is also active in the Canaan Baptist Church and volunteers for the Hoyle-Jones Homeless Feeding Ministry, the Sacred Performing Arts Ministry, and the Senior’s Ministry. She hopes that THE MANNA will reach out to and inspire other Christians who are seeking spiritual fulfillment.