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Dirty Feet, Contrite Heart: Walking Out Love When It Hurts the Most
“What makes our children happy & fills them with joy is to see their father and mother fulfilled.” – Pastor Toni Alvarado On the last day of the Christian Embassy Winter Conference, I had the privilege of hearing from the only woman pastor to grace the stage—Pastor Toni Alvarado. The sermon was titled “Love Is…
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Beyond the Mirror: The Image of God and Identity w/ Bishop Jonathan Alvarado
“Pastors have to defend the flock. Bishops have to defend the faith.” — Bishop Jonathan Alvarado A Transformative Encounter After Patrick Winfield’s message, I had the privilege of encountering Bishop Jonathan Alvarado. I use the word encounter because his sermon wasn’t just words—it was an experience. A tangible meeting with God’s presence. A revelation of…
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The Mandate to BE: Pastor Patrick Winfield’s Call to Leadership at the Christian Embassy Winter Conference
A goal is not a strategy, asserts Pastor Patrick Winfield on day two of the Christian Embassy Winter Conference. He furthers this by stating, “You have to be able to do more with less.” From here, he shifts into the significance of movement—how it requires strategy, faith, and adaptability. He introduces the Ark of the…
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Day One of Transformation:  Faith, Leadership, and Provision at the Christian Embassy Winter Conference 
 Before attending the Christian Embassy Winter Conference, my faith was wavering. I was in the midst of a significant life transition, overwhelmed by challenges and financial hardships. For those familiar with my story, you know that God is a God of sudden miracles. Suddenly, Elizabeth was not only permanently reunited with me, but our…
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What If Our Age Isn’t Really Our Birth Age?
Have you ever wondered if our true age isn’t measured by the years since our physical birth but by the moment we are spiritually reborn? Let’s explore this through a biblical lens. In Genesis 12, we meet Abraham (then called Abram), who was 75 years old when God called him to leave his home and…
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Restored Excellence: Bridging Generational Gaps
Philippians 4:13 At the Restored Excellence event, hosted by Chimaka (representing the younger generation) and Mrs. Loretta Womack (representing the older generation), I sat amongst the room as both a speaker & audience member captivated by the powerful messages shared by each speaker. The event was a beautiful mix of wisdom, encouragement, and the undeniable…
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Un-fuck-wit-able: Beyond Capacity
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” -Dr. Maya Angelou Women’s Event: Panel Discussion Hosted by Jae & Dominique in Partnership with Nevada Organizations Panel Discussion: My Responses What’s Your Background? My background is the foundation of…
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Seated for Greatness: My Journey Beside the Next Miss Nevada
“Trauma doesn’t have to remain traumatic. You can change your narrative” – Scheli God is doing something. It all started in September. As I marked my calendar, I sensed that September would be eventful, but I had no idea how unexpected the journey would be. On September 22, 2024, I was blessed with an invitation…