Featured Preaching Woman
Have you ever gone through a season where you simply felt empty on the inside? Or, perhaps you've experienced a time in your life where you absolutely supposed that something about you was missing or lacking? As women, every now and again we may experience these feelings at one point or another during our spiritual walk. So, the question is unequivocally this: What do you do when you find yourself in this place? Or, if it's not you, how do you encourage others who will inevitably experience these feelings? Read more inside...
Every now and again, we will encounter a hard place or a rough experience. Depending on the circumstance, sometimes it can be the most painful experience of our lives. It's at these times that we can easily find ourselves asking the question, "Why me? Why do I have to go through this? And if so, why does it hurt so bad?" And, if we are not careful, this is a place where we will begin to look at our circumstances and our environment and search feverishly for a way of escape. Have you ever been there? Or, perhaps you are there right now. Well, if so, you are due for some good, sound encouragement. Read more inside...
how do we love people in spite of their wrongs or faults? How do we honestly demonstrate the love of Christ to all people? Well, this month's featured preaching woman, Dr. Maria A. Seaman (Dr. Seaman), Founder and Pastor of Shekinah Worship International Ministries (SIM), at Shekinah Worship Centre, Bermuda, covered under the apostolic helm of Dr. Karen Bethea of the Set the Captives Free Outreach Center, Baltimore, MD, is here to share some strategies with you.Find out more inside...
When considering the word "vintage," what vision comes to mind? Do you immediately think old-fashioned, worn out, or aged? Or, perhaps you have a more favorable perspective as you reminisce about the old cookie jar your mother would let you reach into if you were good, or the jelly jar full of preservatives that graced your grandmother's counter top. Whether it's clothing, furniture, jewelry, or materials, over the last few years there has been a rise in the popularity of vintage things. More and more, people are reflecting upon the quality, steadfastness, and value of things from the past. However, what about "vintage" as a spiritual perspective or lifestyle? Find out more inside...
At some point or another, each of us has experienced a defining moment. You know, the moment when you sense a monumental shift that causes you to re-evaluate where you are and how you got there. Or perhaps it's the moment when you realize it's time to awaken old dreams and past prophesies you've allowed to lie dormant. Maybe it's that painful time in your life that helped you see that "all things really do work together for your good." Whatever the case, you've potentially experienced a defining moment that God wants to use for His glory. Find out what Pastor Danielle Murphy says inside about her defining moment!
You've been called! Now what? Well, that's a question many people ask. Often times, people sense that they have been called, particularly by God, and may not know what to do next. In fact, sometimes they may not understand specifically what they are called to do. All they know is that they have been called by God and they just want to please Him. So seriously, what happens next? How do you resolve the perplexity of knowing specifically what you are called to do in the Kingdom of God? By what means necessary do you stay faithful to that call in order to fulfill your purpose and destiny? What if you are a minister or a mentor? How do you help others determine the proper course of action? Find out inside...
"The spirit of excellence" is a phrase or mantra that has become very popular over the last decade, particularly in the Body of Christ. We often hear it when we see or experience the gifts or talents of someone who remarkably supersedes the norm or standard we've come to expect. Particularly against the backdrop of mediocrity, excellence outshines the undisciplined, unfocused, and unmotivated while highlighting the highest quality of achievement, symmetry, and precision amidst those inspired not by merely "doing something," but "doing something better than it has ever been done before," especially as it pertains to service offerings unto the Lord. Hence, it would suffice to ask, "What truly defines the 'spirit of excellence?'" "Can it be taught or mentored?" "What is the significance of operating in the 'spirit of excellence' especially in ministry?" Find out inside...
When we look at the world and all of the uncertainty that is constantly swirling around us, we can truly acknowledge that times have changed. Surely, you may recall the times when confusion was not as rampant amidst our government, families were not overcome by severe financial constraints or family conflicts, job losses were not at an all-time high in our country, and global hostility was not as prevalent as it is today. Yes, times have truly changed. And, the response by many is one of fear and hopelessness.
As one called and chosen by God, what are you doing to leave a legacy in the earth? What indelible footprint will you leave in the kingdom, your community, or marketplace that unearths the evidence of something you "did, said, created, or impacted" that will be remembered beyond your generation? Will it matter that you were here to more than just your family and closest friends? Dr. Sherry Gaither, co-laborer with her husband, Senior Pastor Benjamin Gaither of the Stronghold Christian Church in Lithonia, GA, graciously accepted our invitation to be featured on our site and share with us principles of legacy, leadership, and empowerment, so that we may stand ready to answer and confidently settle these questions once and for all. Read more inside...
So often, the greatest obstacle to our success is not what is happening in our present. Typically, it is that which we will not let go of from our past. And, when we do not release past hurt, mistakes, or disappointments, they often become barriers in our present that keep us from moving forward in our personal assignment of advancing God's Kingdom. Think about that for a moment. What, if anything, is holding you back from accomplishing the visions and dreams that God has given you? What obstacles are you currently facing that have caused you to believe that you can't move forward now because the time is not right? These are very important questions, especially noting the current spiritual, political, and economical landscape of our nation and entire world at large. We can no longer afford to waste time. God is putting a demand on all that He has invested in us and we must avail ourselves to His will. Read more inside...