Tag: #god
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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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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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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…
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Starting Over, But Never From Scratch
God has done a new thing in my life, and even as I write this, home and townhome approvals are still coming my way. God is good all the time, and I’m here to share His goodness with you. Starting over doesn’t mean starting from scratch. God can use anyone and anything for His purpose,…
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God’s Final Invitation: A Journey of Spiritual Awakening from Stripping to Speaking
Part II “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him(Job 13:15)” God’s final invitation was unmistakable. I had prayed to go from glory to glory, specifically from stripping to booked speaking and author events. Be careful what you pray for. When will I learn? I felt strongly that God pushed me out of…
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God’s Invitation: Tiara’s Life & Death Testimony
In my life, God has repeatedly saved me from the brink of death, despite doctors’ grim prognoses. This narrative is not merely my story; it could be the divine invitation someone else needs to experience God’s grace. Like the pivotal moment I refer to as my “final invitation,” I hope my testimony serves as a…