Pausing With God

I met Sheri Powell through online ministry about four months ago, and we became instant friends. Among her many ministries,  Sheri volunteers, and mentors inner-city children. She is passionate about all night prayer shut-ins for women, and she invites women to take part in the shut-ins, no matter where they live.  I have personally joined in on two of the shut-ins and I can tell you, they are life changing! When you talk to Sheri, you can’t help but feel her passion, and you want to tap in to that passion and go along for the ride! Sheri has become a trusted friend, confidant, and prayer partner.  We have not met in person yet, but when we talk on the phone, it’s as if we’ve known each other, forever. Sheri has written her first book, titled:  “Pausing With God - A JOURNEY THROUGH MENOPAUSE” Menopause is one of those things that can often seem as if it is meant to be experienced alone. Sheri turns this belief on its head in “Pausing wi...

MAKING A DIFFERENCE A couple of months ago, I went to a church event to do a book signing.    The person in charge directed to a spot where I was to set up.  Ah, I thought I have the best seat in the house, right next to the biggest grill I have ever seen.  I introduced myself to the chef.  In between the turning of his ribs, chicken, and Italian sausage; we found out that we had something in common.  He loves to cook and feed people and me, I just love people. Later when it was time for me to leave, he echoed to let him know if he could ever help.  Jokily I said, “How about at a BACK 2 SCHOOL rally?”  Without hesitation, we exchanged info and I shuffled off.  Months later, I get a call and the voice on the other end said, “Okay tell me where, what to bring and the time.   On August 20, 2011, we hosted a rally in the Victory Pointe housing community on the Westside of Jacksonville, Florida.   In addition to enjoying non-...

How can you have a lovely day, when your reproductive factory has given you a pink slip – welcoming you to your season of Menopause. How? By educating and taking care of ourselves.  Menopause should not to be considered a sign of ill health or a death sentence.  It is a season in our lives where learn how to love and accept ourselves in a whole new way.  While we do not want to make light of the changes, pains and symptoms that come along for the ride, it is for to our advantage to:                     1.  Take time to talk with your doctor(s)                     2.  Develop supportive relationships                      3.  Make the changes that will promote healthy lifestyles and                     4.  Remember that you ...

For the past two weeks, I have had the privilege of sitting with   two different group   of ladies   in   two separate SHUT INs  in   two different states .     At both sessions, it was brought to our attention that we have become immuned to what is going on around us. On my return flight, I had a person sit next to me; they buckled up and proceeded to text on their cell phone.    As the plane prepared for takeoff, you know the drill: the flight attendant welcomed us passengers, reminded us of our destination, the weather and what they will be serving once we have reached our cruising altitude.    They ran through safety features and emergency exits and last but not least, instructed everyone to turn off ALL cell phones and electronics devices. As we lifted up off the runway, so did my attitude.    I couldn’t believe this person continued to text.  I found myself in a place where I had to make ...

I’m curious as to how you start your day?  When the alarm rings, do you drag yourself out of bed or hit the snooze button.    You’re tired, there are not enough hours in the day or strength in your body.   Every day the same ole’, same ole'.  You don’t want to nor can you go on like this too much longer, something has to give.   Might we encourage you to pull your head from under the covers?  Take a few minutes before you start your day to dwell in the secret place of the Most High God.   In Him you will find everything you need, you will be able to mount up on wings like an eagle, you will run and not get weary; you will be able to walk and not faint.  You will go HIGHER!! Let us hear from you, feel free to post a comment.

Hot Flashes are just one of the many symptoms that are associated with menopause. Our bodies are sounding off -- there is a decrease in the hormonal level of the female reproductive system (estrogen). REALLY! Do we need a hot flash to tell us this breaking news? As you prepare to take your journey through menopause, remember it is not a disease, but a period of transition. It is in your best interest to do your homework, get to know your body and secure a physician that you are comfortable and can be open with. For us cold natured people, hot flashes are like a heating pad; but for others – an erupting volcano. While every woman will experience her flashes to a different degree; all of us will have to buckle up and ride this season out. There are no easy answers or quick solutions, but one thing that will always help is PRAYER. Have you ever slammed your finger in a door? The more you concentrate on it; the worse it gets. Same with the hot flash, the more attention you...

The other day out of the blue I found myself humming, I Wanna Run To You by Whitney Houston.   I goggled the title of the song to see if I could find a reason why this popped in my head.  It was a song from the movie, The Bodyguard.  I pulled up and read the lyrics which seemed to represent what many of us women have felt at one time or another.  Most of us have ran and some still running to people, places and things.  We have been scared, hurt, felt all alone and just want someone to take the time to get to know the real us.   In between the deep breaths, we make it look like we have everything under control, but on the inside we are falling apart. We all have a little girl inside who is longing for love and want to be kept safe from harm.                      My countenance changed as I looked over to the right.  I selected the video, I Look To You.  After we have been through, ...