Tag: #god
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Breaking the Curse: Reclaiming Legacy and Healing Generations
Sacramento South Gate Seventh-Day Adventist Church Journey to Joy Day 4 Tonight’s message struck a deep chord with me. While the previous nights had their own significance, tonight felt uniquely personal and powerful. It was as if God had arrived, stood face to face with me, and directly engaged with my spirit. The lead pastor…
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This wasn’t supposed to be: This wasn’t supposed to be. They tried to kill me. They left me to die. But God resurrected me! So, I have to give the glory. I can do that best with my writing. God, I thank you for doing far more than I could’ve ever imagined! I will proclaim…
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A Select Few
I am aware that this isn’t everyone’s message. I’m not going to resonate in the hearts and minds of everybody, and that’s okay with me. God has called me to reach a select few—a special group of women, mothers, and daughters alike—with my testimony. So if I’m not for you, that’s fine. Keep on scrolling.…
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Pastor Sarah Jakes Robert
Growing up I always hated when church people pushed their faith onto me. Like do you believe in God? My great aunt was the worst with her “church act” thank god for Elizabeth who came along to show me the real power of God. She didn’t force religion onto me. As soon as she met…
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My Story
My name is Tiara Christopher, and I’m here to share my journey of survival and resilience. I want to encourage you with my story and show you that it is possible to overcome anything and become everything! In 2019, the US Census Bureau reported the average African American household income was $43,000. Let’s break that…
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Rainbows
My life has been a series of temporary inconveniences, which were blessings disguised as problems. Before I tell you more about where I am going, I’d like to paint a picture of endless possibilities. Through my story, I want you to feel empowered by what I’ve been through and where I’m going. By the end…
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Chapter 3: Them vs. Me
It’s not enough to paint over a deteriorating home because underneath that lacquer is a home rotting at the base. The infrastructure needs repairing, but the fresh paint gives the illusion from the outside that the home is a fresh start, to a new and less complicated life. Berkeley is five miles from Oakland; but…
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Chapter 2: Mama, I’m Right Here!
I never had Mother’s undivided attention; so I deliberately misbehaved, thinking that was the way to get it. One day, I tried to get Mother’s attention by devising a plan to destroy Jeanne’s toilet. I thought that if I’d broken her toilet, she wouldn’t want to watch me anymore and Mother would have to watch…
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Ch.1: Cracked Foundation
If we compare my life to a house, my parents are like the footings to the foundation in my life. In my case, the footings to my foundation are disproportionate, unstable, and insecure. Yet somehow, I’ve crawled out of the pits of the dirt and rebuilt my foundation by slowly repairing the footings which have…
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Book Proposal
Title: Im’Possible Author: Tiara Christopher Genre: Autobiography Word Count: Approximately 80,000 words Author’s Bio: I am a trauma specialist who passionately shares my journey of surviving severe traumatic experiences through speaking engagements and writing. As a certified yoga specialist, I integrate holistic practices into my work. My aspiration is to become a best-selling author, sharing…
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