tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29625232311828161232024-03-13T20:30:41.421-07:00Wynter PattersonEvery woman should know how wonderful she is and be able to embrace all that life has to offer without fear. My desire is to teach and reinforce that truth with wisdom and the word of God.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16964529188093956318noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962523231182816123.post-18074309408099834072014-03-24T11:00:00.000-07:002014-03-24T11:00:02.473-07:00Are You Ready to Be Resuscitated?<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/0Hkz0OPgsF8" width="560"></iframe>
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<b>God is Up To Something: Part 3
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Wynter Patterson, founder of I am a Pearl Ministries, delivered this sermon at Mars Hill Baptist Church in Chicago, IL. If you have been following these sermon snippets, in part 1, Wynter explained how we may need to relocate from our current circumstances.<br />
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In part 2, Wynter encourages those of us who are bitter or angry about our current circumstances to re-evaluate.<br />
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In this snippet, you will learn how God often places us in a position where He can resuscitate our situations.<br />
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<i><b>Ruth 1:18-22</b></i> - 18 When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her. 19So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, Is this Naomi? 20And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me. 21I went out full, and the Lord hath brought me home again empty: why then call ye me Naomi, seeing the Lord hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me? 22So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabitess, her daughter in law, with her, which returned out of the country of Moab: and they came to Beth–lehem in the beginning of barley harvest.<br />
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<i><b>Ruth 4:14 </b></i>- And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the Lord, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel.<br />
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<b>God is Up To Something: Part 2 </b><br />
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Wynter Patterson, founder of I am a Pearl Ministries, delivered this sermon at Mars Hill Baptist Church in Chicago, IL. Here is a snippet from “God is Up to Something.” If you missed last week, Wynter explained how we may need to relocate from our current circumstances.<br />
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In this snippet, Wynter asks the question, “<b>Do you need to re-evaluate?</b>”<br />
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<i><b>Ruth 1:18-22</b></i> - 18 When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her. 19So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, Is this Naomi? 20And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me. 21I went out full, and the Lord hath brought me home again empty: why then call ye me Naomi, seeing the Lord hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me? 22So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabitess, her daughter in law, with her, which returned out of the country of Moab: and they came to Beth–lehem in the beginning of barley harvest.<br />
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<i><b>Ruth 4:14 </b></i>- And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the Lord, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel.<br />
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<b>God is Up To Something: Part 1 </b><br />
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Wynter Patterson, founder of I am a Pearl Ministries, delivered this sermon at Mars Hill Baptist Church in Chicago, IL. Here is a snippet from “God is Up to Something.”<br />
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In this snippet, Wynter asks the question, “Do you need to relocate?”<br />
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<i><b>Ruth 1:18-22</b></i> - 18 When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her. 19So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, Is this Naomi? 20And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me. 21I went out full, and the Lord hath brought me home again empty: why then call ye me Naomi, seeing the Lord hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me? 22So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabitess, her daughter in law, with her, which returned out of the country of Moab: and they came to Beth–lehem in the beginning of barley harvest.<br />
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<i><b>Ruth 4:14</b></i> - And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the Lord, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel.
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Friday, January 25, 2014</strong></span><br />
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<strong>Wednesday, January 22, 2014</strong><br />
PWICU<br />
Host: Tabitha Vinson<br />
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7:00 pm EST</div>
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<strong>Friday, January 25, 2014</strong><br />
Females with a Mission<br />
Host: Andrea Griggs<br />
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10:30 am EST <br />
347-426-3312</div>
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<strong>Monday, January 27, 2014</strong><br />
Faith a Believer Virtual Book Club Radio Show<br />
Host: Missionary La’Tanyha<br />
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6:30 p.m. est.<br />
(602) 753-1683</div>
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<strong>Friday, February 7, 2014</strong><br />
On the Air With That Literary Lady<br />
Host: Yolanda Johnson-Bryant<br />
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6:30pm EST<br />
646-716-8598</div>
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<strong>Tuesday, February 11, 2014</strong><br />
The Sharvette Mitchell Show<br />
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6:20 pm EST<br />
(347) 945-5907</div>
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<strong>Wednesday, February 12, 2014</strong><br />
Reading You Later<br />
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7:00 pm EST<br />
(805) 727-7017<br />
Host: Lasheera Lee</div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16964529188093956318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962523231182816123.post-21045501937449644332013-12-02T10:00:00.000-08:002013-12-02T10:00:05.644-08:00Do You Have Followers or Witnesses?Do you know your staunchest supporters? There are people in our lives who are only there to follow and watch what we do. They have their reasons and motives but would they be there when the chips are down? Most likely not in a way that would serve us all well.<br />
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A witness on the other hand is there to love you as
unconditionally as possible; support your endeavors and keep you accountable to
God almighty. A true witness is an exhorter whose only goal is to speak the
truth in love in an effort to make you better. For some of us, that is a small
circle of trustworthy friends.</div>
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The Bible states, “<i><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As</span></i><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">iron</span> <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">sharpens</span> <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">iron</span>,
so a man <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">sharpens</span> the
countenance of his friend.” (Proverbs 27:17) Essentially, this verse is stating
that a friend of strength is to be desired in order to remain strong. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We’re
going to have both followers and witnesses. Just be sure to know the difference
and be grateful for the truth tellers in your life. They are the ones who know
and protect you, precious pearl.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16964529188093956318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962523231182816123.post-39482491522065339262013-11-27T09:43:00.000-08:002013-11-27T09:43:00.385-08:00Thanksgiving Message: Grateful Today, Blessed Tomorrow<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<b><span class="text"><span style="background: white; color: black;">“Whoever</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: black;"> </span></span><span class="text"><i><span style="background: white; color: black;">is</span></i></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: black;"> </span></span><span class="text"><span style="background: white; color: black;">wise will observe these</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: black;"> </span></span><span class="text"><i><span style="background: white; color: black;">things,</span></i></span><span style="color: black;"><br />
<span class="text"><span style="background: white;">And they will understand the
lovingkindness of the</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><span class="small-caps"><span style="background: white; font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span></span><span class="text"><span style="background: white;">.”</span></span></span></b></div>
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The story we’ve been told about the first Thanksgiving Day
is that the Pilgrims held a celebratory communal meal out of gratitude to God
for deliverance from religious persecution. They celebrated freedom in the new
land. It’s fair to say that those prayers of thanksgiving rendered hundreds of
years ago continue to bless us today.</div>
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King David wrote, <b>“Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is
good! For His mercy endures forever.”</b> No truer words were ever spoken in light
of the first thanksgiving celebration to the one we will celebrate this year.
God’s mercy is eternal and an irrevocable promise that we should delight in
receiving. </div>
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In giving thanks on Thanksgiving Day and on any day of the year,
we are essentially insuring blessings that will come in the future or tomorrow.
A spirit of praise and gratitude is a blessing in and of itself. Think of it as
a gift that keeps on giving: infectious, inspiring and insightful.</div>
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The end of Psalm 107, verse forty-three, states <span class="text"><span style="background: white; color: black;">“<b>Whoever</b></span></span><b><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: black;"> </span></span><span class="text"><i><span style="background: white; color: black;">is</span></i></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: black;"> </span></span><span class="text"><span style="background: white; color: black;">wise will observe these</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: black;"> </span></span><span class="text"><i><span style="background: white; color: black;">things, </span></i><span style="background: white; color: black;">and they will understand the
lovingkindness of the</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: black;"> </span></span><span class="small-caps"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span></span></b><span class="text"><span style="background: white; color: black;"><b>.</b>” Mind you there are 41 verses between the first and the last, each
filled with wise instruction and insight into the character of God. Yet, it is
the first and last verses that should give the most assurance about the fruit
of thanksgiving, and understanding a loving, kind God who longs to bless us
always.</span></span></div>
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<span class="text"><span style="background: white; color: black;">Blessings
to you and yours this Thanksgiving Day. Please know that I am grateful for you.
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GvujVuxNCHY/Um1qV4IlbsI/AAAAAAAAAHg/b71FFfhI83s/s1600/iStock_000013008036XSmall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GvujVuxNCHY/Um1qV4IlbsI/AAAAAAAAAHg/b71FFfhI83s/s320/iStock_000013008036XSmall.jpg" width="320" /></a>A general focus on being a godly mate tends to look at
specific marital roles. Women focus on what they can learn about being a godly
wife and men focus on being a godly husband. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of us will say we want someone who loves
God, but how often will we say that we want someone whose character matches the
attributes of our Creator?<br />
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Review these attributes of God and consider how
important they are in an earthly relationship.<br />
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<li>God is not a liar or a flake. (Numbers 23:19) </li>
<li>God is patient. (Nehemiah 9:17)</li>
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<li>God does not break His vows or commitments. (<span style="background: white; color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Psalm 89:24)</span></li>
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<span style="background: white; color: black;"></span>There are many more attributes of God, but the seven above
are the ones that make for a sustaining relationship of any kind – with a mate
or family or even friends. Would a precious pearl want less for herself than
what God wants for her?
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16964529188093956318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962523231182816123.post-50466064254596603142013-11-18T10:00:00.000-08:002013-11-18T10:00:00.219-08:00God’s Gifts That Keep on Giving<br />
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Do you need to know if that potential mate or that business
opportunity is from God? On the surface, that man or that new project appeals
to your senses. That man is saying all of the right things and does a few good
things. That business proposition offers a few answers to your prayers, mainly
provision. However, is the man or the offer truly a gift from God? </div>
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<b>James 1:17 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">Every good gift and every perfect gift is
from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no
variation or shadow of turning.</span></i></b></div>
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<b>Meditation:</b> God does not give a good and perfect gift that comes
from God will never be a lesser version of what you desire and need. His gift
will always be better than what you’ve requested. </div>
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<b>James 4:2 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">You lust and do not have. You murder and
covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do
not ask.</span></i></b></div>
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<b>Meditation: </b>God does not require us to go out and get what
we desire by any means necessary. You will not have to do anything wrong or
think anything wrong to have the desires of your heart. Moreover, His gifts
will not require you do anything that compromises your faith. </div>
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<b>Numbers 23:19 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">God</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: black;"> </span></span><span style="background: white; color: black; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">is</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: black;"> </span></span><span style="background: white; color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">not</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: black;"> </span></span><span style="background: white; color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">a</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: black;"> </span></span><span style="background: white; color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">man</span><span style="background: white; color: black;">, that He should lie, nor<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">a</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>son of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">man</span>, that He should repent. Has He said,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">a</span>nd will He<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">not</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>do?
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<b>Meditation: </b>God will never promise you anything and change
His mind. He is perfectly incapable of lying to you or being flaky; why would
He give you a gift that is a partial truth or that He intends on taking back?
He wouldn’t. </div>
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<b>Psalm 85:12 <span class="text"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">Yes, the</span></i></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: black;"> </span></i></span><span class="small-caps"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span></i></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: black;"> </span></i></span><span class="text"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">will
give</span></i></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: black;"> </span></i></span><span class="text"><i><span style="background: white; color: black;">what is</span></i></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: black;"> </span></i></span><span class="text"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">good;
and our land will yield its increase.</span></i></span></b></div>
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God is sovereign, just and loving. He is above all, a
magnificent Giver, who would not give you something that is imperfect to His
plan for your life. If He believes you to be a precious pearl, then why would
He give you anything unworthy of your stature in Him? He would not though we
sometimes choose people and opportunities with the belief that He approves of
those choices. Meditate on His Word to increase your discernment and your
faith. </div>
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<b><span class="text"><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">Her children rise up and call her blessed …
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It is the rare woman who doesn’t appreciate a sincere
compliment. There is something affirming about hearing that we are kind, smart,
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According to the Bible, the Proverbs 31 women’s children
“rise up and call her blessed.” It’s pretty safe to say that there is something
they see being modeled by their mother that demonstrates the life of a blessed
woman. Could it be their gratitude for all that she does for their household?
Maybe she is called blessed because of her attitude. Like those children we
“rise up” and call or compliment people based on something we see in them and
about them that we find delightful and inspiring.</div>
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Do they always offer an encouraging and uplifting word? Do
they treat others well and receive good treatment from the people who surround them?
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A truly blessed woman will exude joy, kindness and patience
– the fruit of the Spirit – and she will exude a security based on what she is
being given by her God. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Moreover, if you
call her ‘blessed,’ then you will affirm her and inspire her as well.<br />
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<![endif]--><b><span class="text"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">She stretches out her hands to the
distaff, and her hand holds the spindle. ~ Proverbs 31:19 NKJV</span></i></span></b><br />
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There is something admirable about the women who weave
yarns, textiles and fabrics to take care of their families. They take an age
old practice in some communities and countries and teach it to their daughters
or the younger women in their families. Weaving can meet household needs as
well as an income. </div>
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Interestingly, another definition of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">distaff</i> is “<a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distaff">of, relating to, or
being a woman</a>.” It applies to being the fiber or thread that holds it all
together: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A woman.</div>
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So, are you holding it all together? Do you provide for your
own well-being as you provide for the well-being of others? Are you taking care
of you so that your daily stresses and obligations don’t wear you down?</div>
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The hope is that you answered ‘yes’ to every one of those
questions. Some of you will answer ‘no.’ </div>
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We can come become so caught up in managing the lives of
those we love that we forget that we need to manage ourselves. The best way to
turn a ‘no’ to those questions to a ‘yes’ is by making your well-being a
priority. Exercise, eat well, sleep and rest and above all, nourish your spirit
by spending time alone in God’s presence by reading and meditating on His word. </div>
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Sisters, the best way to hold it all together for others is
by insuring that you are holding it all together for you. </div>
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God Bless,<br />
Wynter
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<b>Diamonds and Pearls: The Appreciation of a Woman’s Worth</b><br /><br /><b>A Night of Honor</b><br /><br />Join us as we honor 10 selfless powerhouses who embody the More Than A Rib Mission, Philosophy, and Vision.( Jalene Mack, Jurodell Brown Banks, Thecia Jenkins, Lakisha Antoine, Dr. Carlin Barnes, Sharon and Ashley Cheatham, Wynter Patterson, and Donna Franklin)<br /><br /><b>A Night of Literature</b><br /><br />This event will also serve as the official More Than A Rib book release event (authors Varion “Se7en The Poet” Howard and Rickie Chaffold)<br /><br /><b>A Night of Art</b><br /><br />Featuring performances by Tony Henry, Se7en, Joseph Palmore, Nikki The Kidd, Khalid and the eclectic art of Crystal Dotson Laboy <br /><br /><b>A Night of Giving</b><br /><br />We will be accepting donation as there are cost to continue to provide quality products and events to the community. All proceeds and donations for the night will go the ARN GROUP LLC DBA More Than A Rib.<br /><br />This event is to be held at Houston Museum of African American Culture, 4807 Caroline Street Houston, Texas 77004, on Saturday evening November 2, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. This evening of celebration, honor, literature, art, and giving will be the official kick off the More Than A Rib movement, which will support future literature, life and cognitive skills training and other community events. <br /><b id="docs-internal-guid-25a04417-01aa-43a6-b9f9-59055ca6adb8" style="font-weight: normal;"></b></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16964529188093956318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962523231182816123.post-84755651575235909342013-10-28T08:00:00.000-07:002013-10-28T08:00:04.785-07:00Serve Where You Are<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span class="text"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">She extends her hand to the poor, yes; she
reaches out her hands to the needy. ~ Proverbs 31:20 NKJV</span></i></span></b><br />
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<span class="text"><span style="background: white; color: black;">Isn’t
it interesting that there is a distinction made in Proverbs 31:20 between the
poor and the needy? Our general understanding would lead us to believe that
they are one in the same. In truth, these are two distinct categories of
service. A needy person is not always poor; they are lacking something they
need whether tangible or in the form of support.</span></span></div>
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In 2013, the Proverbs 31 woman is most likely given to view
her service as a function of church duty and it is great. After all, there are
many needs to be served in a church building. However, the truth is service
opportunities live next door and across the street; in the next cubicle or two
seats over in the board room. More truth: Our service is a part of our
lifestyle as followers of Jesus. </div>
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Some of the most beautiful testimonies of service are born
of opportunities right where we are, whether at home or work or at school or
even sitting in a pew. There is a woman who needs a job and an elderly woman
across the street that cannot always wait for visiting relatives to help her
with household chores or to take her to the grocery store. Maybe that woman who
has been coming to work later and later simply needs a resource that you have
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16964529188093956318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962523231182816123.post-70838795149394127832013-10-21T08:00:00.000-07:002013-10-21T17:35:57.098-07:00Ask Wynter: How Can I Become More Lady-like?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><b>What I'm learning as I approach years 29 and 30 of my life is that for many young women, including myself, we were taught by our mothers how to be women (strong, independent, etc.) but not how to be ladies. What are some tools that I can use to take with me, or books that I can read, or materials that I can study that will teach me at this age how to adopt more lady-like behaviors. And quite frankly, is it too late to learn and adapt to such traits?</b></i><br />
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Dear Carmen:<br />
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Thank you so much for submitting such an authentic question that many young women often begin to ask themselves at this threshold in their lives. With influences ranging from family/friends to the images that we see daily in pop culture, womanhood is constantly under a microscope and continually being redefined. There is, however, one standard of womanhood that has remained persistent throughout the test of time and that is the Proverbs 31 woman. Click here to read the verses about the Proverbs 31 woman in their entirety. I mention this chapter because it’s one of the greatest tools that not only points us to how we can be more “lady-like”, but it also teaches us what God expects of us as women. The Proverbs 31 woman indicates that women should value and demonstrate the following characteristics: being moral, trustworthy, having the ability to make sound decisions, willing to work hard to increase her quality of life, she’s kind/giving, and she makes sure to consider the way that she presents herself in both looks and demeanor. There is a quiet confidence that this woman possess, which may be quite the opposite of what we’re sometimes taught and see on a daily basis.<br />
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Beyond the characteristics of the Proverbs 31 woman, I highly suggest identifying women in your family, workplace, or your church who possess the characteristics that you’re working to develop. Consider their actions and what influenced them to become the women who they are today. In speaking with these women and learning their stories, you may discover that you already possess the things that you’re seeking.<br />
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I hope this helps. Always remember Psalm 139:14 "You are fearfully and wonderfully made!"<br />
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God Bless You,<br />
Wynter PattersonAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16964529188093956318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962523231182816123.post-5147429003928969692013-09-08T22:04:00.000-07:002013-10-19T12:28:54.042-07:00Ask Wynter: Too Hard to Let Go!<i><b>Hello Wynter,</b></i><br />
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<i><b>I've been praying to God about a situation with my daughter's father, my heart really loves him and cares for him and I really wanna be with him and want us to get married and do things the right way in the Will Of God and I've been going through with so much guilt, pain, guilt, sorrow for a year and 5 months now. So I finally prayed to God to release this from me I want to let him go cause he holding me down and everyday im in my feelings about him and if he dont call or text me I'm sad and feeling down and depressed....I don't pray constantly like I should but I pray every night and at sometimes throughout the day that is an area I am weak in cause my mind is so focus and looking for God to do this for me and that for me. But on the inside I still really wanna be with him and I really deeply Love him.</b></i><br />
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<i><b>By the looks of the situation with me and him seems like its not going to happen and ive been crying and hurting and chasing after him trying to mend what was broken and fix whatever the problem was but he doesn't show me any attention or want to talk to me about that, only about his daughter. I wanna keep on believeing in this situation will change and turn around and what I prayed for will happen if I keep holding On and pressing on and then I don't know if I should just really let go of it all, give up, and move on and if that's what I need to do I don't know how and its hindering me day by day. <br />> WHAT SHOULD I DO PLEASE HELP ME???</b></i><br />
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<b><i>Marie</i></b><br />
<b><i>Houston, TX</i></b><br />
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Marie,<br />
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I appreciate the fact that you had the courage to reach out. I know what it's like to want something so badly that it clouds your focus and your judgment. I have been there. <br />
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It is natural to want something to work and to want your child's father to be a part of both of your lives, especially if you have history and you have experienced some good times together. What you feel is quite normal. The problem comes when a person's actions begin to control your emotions. This is emotionally and spiritually dangerous. Remember the bible says "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by <sup class="ecxcrossreference"></sup>prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God" (Phil. 4:6). You have to begin to take your requests to God regarding your desire for the relationship.<br />
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Secondly, you have to take your hands off! If it is God's desire to bring you two together, He doesn't need your help. That is a lesson I have had to learn over and over again. You need to pray for what you desire and leave it alone in most cases. Stop concentrating on how to win his affection, or what you need to do or say to facilitate your interactions. God wants to know that we trust Him for our future.<br />
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So here's what you can do. Start out by taking time, by yourself to pray and/or cry out to God. Let it all out. Tell God your desires and ask Him for the help to let go. Every time you start to get anxious, or feel sad about something your ex did or did not do...say out loud "Lord I trust you". When he sends you a text, good or bad...say out loud "Lord I trust you". This will help your mind get used to the idea of trusting your Heavenly Father. You will also need to increase your prayer life during this difficult time. Nothing will help you get through the "quiet times" like prayer. The quiet times are when you are waiting for God to reveal his plan for you life.<br />
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While you are working on increasing your prayer life, reading your bible and trusting God, make sure you also spend time with some of your good friends. Do some things that you like to do. And while your hanging out, make sure he is not the focal point of the conversation. That usually generates negative thoughts or it forces you to keep your mind on the problem and not on God. You may find yourself really enjoying the "me time". This doesn't mean that you won't still feel sad at times or wonder what He's doing, but it does mean that you won't be so preoccupied with him that you lose yourself in the process.<br />
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Learning to let go and let God is not an overnight process. It will require a daily effort on your part but it will be worth it. If your child's father does come around, you will be a stronger, happier, healthier woman when you reunite. If he doesn't come around, you will be a stronger, happier, healthier woman who is ready for whatever is ahead of you!<br />
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I will be in prayer with you as you persevere. God just wants us to trust Him. God bless you and keep me posted with your progress.<br />
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God Bless,<br />
WynterAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16964529188093956318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962523231182816123.post-2065158029411806282013-01-15T22:15:00.000-08:002013-10-19T12:44:36.357-07:00Ask Wynter: Heartbreak<b><i>I was in a four year relationship that just recently ended. I have been going through a lot of emotional pain and crying a lot. How do I get back to the woman that God created me to be? How do i get my self-esteem and confidence back? How do I get through the pain of it all without feel like im going to fall apart? Thank you.</i></b><br />
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<b><i>Shayla</i></b><br />
<b><i>Houston, TX</i></b><br />
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Dear Shayla,<br />
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Thank you for submitting your question. I know that you are in the midst of, what feels like, a major whirlwind in your life. It’s truly just that, a whirlwind. By definition a whirlwind is “a small rotating windstorm of limited extent”. This is not to say that what you’re currently enduring is small. I too was wounded by and recovered from a painful heart break as I mentioned in my book, I Am a Pearl: A Woman’s Guide to Understanding Her Pain, Process, and Purpose. But this is to say that no matter how painful, destructive, and violent a whirlwind is, it is still limited and temporary. The tears, the pain, the brokenness, and the self-doubt are all temporary. The things that we feel in moments of confusion and pain are like whirlwinds that manifest themselves but for a moment before we limit them by allowing the power of God to permeate in our lives. <br />
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You questioned how you can get back to the woman that God created you to be, but I believe that in this moment you are getting closer to being everything that God called you to be. The Bible reads in James Chapter 1 to “consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” I believe that in this moment in your life God is producing wisdom, strength, perseverance, and a heart of compassion in you that will minister to lives of other women who may be going through similar trials. <br />
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During this time you should commit to replacing the time that you spent on that relationship with things that will help you get back to your first love, God. Read God’s word more, connect with Him through prayer, join a ministry at church if you’re not yet serving, fast for understanding, and commit to doing something for yourself that may have been inhibited by that relationship. Get back to God and He will move in a way that you have never before experienced. Fill those voided spaces in your heart with Him and watch Him move in a tremendous way in your life. The Bible says in Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” He will add peace unto you, purpose unto you, understanding unto you, and all that you need to be who He created you to be if you just devote yourself to Him at this time. I hope that this message blessed you. I truly believe that you have a new beginning on the horizon. Continue to seek Him!<br />
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God Bless You,<br />
Wynter<br />
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<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/e4LHm4tHS4g" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16964529188093956318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962523231182816123.post-8062649673715855262012-08-12T18:46:00.002-07:002013-10-19T12:37:11.584-07:00Ask Wynter: Letting My Guard Down<i><b>Dear Wynter,</b></i><br />
<i><b>I’ve found myself in many relationships where I’ve been taken advantage of, lied to, etc. by the people I was the closest to- parents, my boyfriend, and most recently my best friend of 17 years. I never felt like this really affected other relationships in my life; but recently I realized that I haven’t gotten close to anyone for awhile now, and when I look at the big picture I know it’s because I’m afraid of letting people in out of fear of getting hurt. Sometimes I feel that it would be a lot easier to just keep to myself, but at the same time I don't want to miss out on any valuable relationships God may be trying to place in my life. I want to be open to new relationships, but it is becoming increasingly hard to let my guard down. What advice do you have for letting go of past hurts and being more trusting?</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Ashley</b></i><br />
<i><b>Fort Lauderdale, FL</b></i><br />
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Dear Ashley,<br />
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It is very hard to deal with betrayal by the people closest to you. Many disappointments come on different levels throughout our lives, but nothing hurts worse than when it comes from the people that we love, and those that are supposed to love us in return. <br />
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The first thing you need to do is ask yourself: Have I forgiven this person who has hurt me? I mean, have you really allowed God to heal your pain? Before you can heal, you have got to forgive. Now, forgiveness doesn't necessarily mean total relationship restoration. However, it does mean being able to love in spite of your pain, and be genuinely kind to your offender. If you have not forgiven, ask the Lord to allow you to fully forgive. You will know when you have forgiven because you will not feel weighed down by guilt and the joy of the Lord will be felt as an internal peace.<br />
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Secondly, you must ask God to heal you. He's your Father so you can be honest when you tell Him how you feel. Ask Him to take away your hurt and pain. He won’t necessarily take away the memory, but He can take away the pain from the memory. Ask Him to adjust your perspective so that you may understand why it had to happen.<span style="color: navy;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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While it’s hard to endure the hurt from loved ones, I’ve found that God uses the people closest to us for testing and pruning (Psalm 66:10). We have got to remember that it is our job to love and pray for those who despitefully use us, trusting in God to provide for our needs.</div>
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Although you have been hurt, it is not wise to live in fear because whether you realize it or not, refusing to allow anyone to get close to you is the manifestation of fear. The bible tells us that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind (2 Tim 1:7). You are right; operating in fear of being hurt could cause you to miss out on some great relationships that God is trying to bring into your life. You must begin to believe that every relationship; good or bad is divinely ordained and will all work together for you good. The bible tells us that the man who trusts in the Lord does not fear evil tidings but confidently trusts in the Lord for protection (Psalm 112:7). </div>
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Ashley, I pray and hope that you will allow God to heal your pain. I also pray that you will move beyond fear and begin to truly trust and depend on the Lord for guidance and protection in your life. I can testify that although you will experience pain in this life, He will never fail you nor forsake you (Joshua 1:5).</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16964529188093956318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962523231182816123.post-27310760373663267962012-08-09T22:08:00.000-07:002013-10-19T12:31:04.873-07:00Ask Wynter: I Feel Like Something is Missing<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">My name is Melissa..I want to know how do I truly find out what my purpose in life is and How does one truly obtain happiness..God has truly blessed me..but I keep coming back to a place of unhappiness..feeling lonely and feeling like something is missing..thank you so much for taking out the time to read this email...I would love to hear back from you..thank you..<o:p></o:p></i></b></span></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am so glad that you decided to write. You are at a familiar place for most people in the world. Most people would agree that at some point, if not at this very moment, they have found themselves in a place of wanting to understand their purpose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is probably the reason why you feel what I call “spiritual unrest”, like something is missing. I remember feeling exactly what you are describing so I can truly relate. This is actually a great place to be because it opens the door to so many new things and experiences that will eventually shape your existence. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In the quest to understand your purpose there are several things you should do. First, spend time in fasting and prayer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pray with fasting gives you clarity like nothing else. Make the focus of your prayers during that time period on understanding your purpose. Write down everything that the Lord shares with you and any signs, conversations, revelations that you discover during this time period. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Secondly, take a personal inventory. This is key in uncovering your purpose. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Write down any problem that burdens your heart in the world, what group of people does your heart bleed for, what gift or talents do you have, what have you overcome? By journaling about these things you can get closer to understanding your purpose. You can find a more detailed account of this practice and others who have been where you are by reading “I Am a Pearl”, chapters 4 and 5 deal with understanding your purpose.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As with anything that is of great importance, you must take these tasks very seriously and continually pray for guidance. Once you believe you have discovered your purpose, get a mentor and get busy! You have work to do!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Continue to seek God for answers and trust that He will not fail you. He desires to see you fulfill His purpose so He will help you on your path to discovery. I am praying for you and I hope to receive a praise report from you soon. God loves you and He desires to use you in a major way!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16964529188093956318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962523231182816123.post-45589326885043868332011-02-19T23:23:00.000-08:002013-10-27T12:46:23.613-07:00Ask Wynter: Finding My Purpose<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hello Wynter, I saw you this morning on Debra Duncan's show...and by the way, Congrats on engagement! My question to you is, how do you find your true calling in life? I have been on the same job for 20 years and I am not happy at all. Financially I am no better off than 10 years ago. I have strong feeling that I am suppose to be doing something else, I've prayed and prayed and prayed and I get no answers.</span></span></i></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> My family and friends say that I am a people person and that whatever I do; I should be in customer service. I manage a rental car company in Houston and so I'm dealing with customers all the time and although I do have a relationship with most of them, it's not something I'm just dying to keep doing!! How do I get direction in life, I feel so lost and about ready to give up on trying to do more. Again, I do pray and my prayers are not being answered.</span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">You are not alone; I too have struggled with understanding my purpose in the past. In fact, I believe that nearly every Christian at some point will question exactly what they were put on earth to do; especially when we understand that everything that God creates has purpose.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Your purpose is tied to your passion. My advice to you is to continue to pray; in addition you might want to begin to start journaling a couple of times a week. Begin to search your heart about the things that burden your heart. What problem in the world would you love to solve? What groups of people are you most concerned about (i.e. seniors, children, women)? What do you love to do? What are your talents, skills, etc? In addition to your prayers, begin to ask yourself those questions and write your answers down. Use this as an opportunity to make some observations about yourself. Do this for a couple of weeks and revisit it. The answer usually lies somewhere in the information that you will be collecting about yourself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We know that true faith requires some action (James 2:20); therefore do not take this task lightly. I believe God will begin to reveal to you exactly what you have been ordained to do. I commit to praying with you that your revelation comes sooner than later. Once you receive your revelation begin to pray for opportunities to put your purpose in action. Believe me, opportunities will come.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">May God bless you on your journey and please keep me informed on your progress.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16964529188093956318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962523231182816123.post-21744486991174370682011-02-13T23:24:00.000-08:002011-02-19T23:20:47.038-08:00Wynter Patterson: Wynter's Responses<a href="http://wynterpattersonblog.blogspot.com/p/wynter-responses.html?spref=bl">Wynter Patterson: Wynter's Responses</a>: "Hi Wynter...I am a servant of God, I've been in Ministry for a number of years, the last 2 1/2 have been extremely hard. In the last 2 1/2 y..."Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16964529188093956318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962523231182816123.post-20531568831230841162011-02-09T21:47:00.000-08:002011-02-10T21:48:52.479-08:00I Don't Want to Write a Blog!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Not long ago as I began to discover my purpose and understand my mission in life, I began to seek the advice of a mentor with a similar passion. Essentially we both embrace a desire to help God's people reach their fullest potential. She had already written 2 books, created a website and was continually coaching others to success, so I deemed her to be a pretty credible resource.</span></span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">One morning we met for breakfast and I explained some of the things that God had placed on my heart. Her immediate response was, "you should start a blog." One problem: what is a blog?? Now before you shake your head at me, let me explain. Although I had read plenty of blogs, I had no idea how to write one, no desire to write one, and hardly a real understanding of what it was to be a blogger. Tweeting was easy, but blogging?!</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">My initial response was, "I don't want to write a blog." Instead of asking the questions I needed to ask, or doing the research, my first reaction was fear of the unknown. She explained that blogging was a great tool to touch exponentially more people than you could ever reach by writing a book or a speaking engagement. Even after the explanation I was still fearful and asked for alternative suggestions.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">In reviewing my reaction, and my reluctantly to start a blog (I received the suggestion nearly a year ago); I realized I was operating in fear. I didn't want to try something new because of my ignorance on the topic and my fear of rejection. After much prayer, I decided to follow my mentor's advice. After all, it's just a blog right? Lol.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Seriously, I had to let fear go in order to experience something new. Who knows who I will be blessed to connect with, how much I'll learn, or who will be blessed simply because I put fear aside.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I believe that many times we turn down opportunities because of fear. We don't dare to try new things because of fear. How many times have you almost ordered that exotic dish at a restaurant only to change your mind for fear of disappointment? If we're honest, it happens to the best of us on many different levels. I'm so glad that I was able to overcome my fear and share my thoughts with you. The bible says that God has not given us a spirit of fear or timidity, but of power! (2 Tim 1:7) </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I challenge you to evaluate your areas of fear. What fear is holding you back from pursuing your dreams? What ideas are prohibiting you from trying something new? As people of the Most High God we must recognize fear and put it aside because fear does not come from God. God has empowered us all to succeed, however at times it will require entering into unknown territory and taking calculated risks. I am committed to abolishing fear in my life.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">What are your thoughts?</span></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16964529188093956318noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962523231182816123.post-53869214655724018672010-10-26T11:56:00.000-07:002011-02-09T19:34:45.367-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font: medium 'Times New Roman'; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: left;"></span></span><br />
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