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    Confidence is the fruit of trusting God. – Joyce Meyer

    April 26, 2014 /

    “Confidence is the fruit of trusting God. When we trust Him, we may not have all the answers, but we are confident that He does.” – Joyce Meyer from her devotional book “Trusting God Day by Day: 365 Daily Devotions“

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    Chapter Two | Lord Don’t You Care? | Day Twelve

    September 22, 2009

    My 2013 Year-end Book Reading Schedule

    December 10, 2013

    Chapter One | A Tale of Two Sisters | Day Six

    August 11, 2009
  • Bible Study,  Inspiration,  Latest News,  Prayer

    Making that Necessary 180 Degree Turn

    April 26, 2014 /

    Lord, today I confess that I have made a 180 degree turn and am resting peacefully in your presence. My re-born sealed spirit is already yielded and bonded to you. I now submit my mind/soul and body to be led. Have your will with me Lord. I thank you for your grace and new mercies this morning. I thank you for your unmerited favor and unconditional agape love. I know I am your beloved because of this knowledge; I walk boldly into your courts with praise. I stand in awe and utter reverence because you loved me so much that you gave me a savior, a redeemer and a big…

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    Chapter One | A Tale of Two Sisters | Day One

    July 30, 2009
    ..."but with God." Declaring it OUT LOUD cancels out EVERYTHING the enemy may be trying to whisper in your ear. - Lela Jefferson Fagan

    Say it. Believe it. Receive it. Achieve it. @LelaJefferson

    May 29, 2013

    It’s Your Time by Joel Osteen (In Progress Book Review)

    August 9, 2013
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    Spending Time In Your Presence

    April 25, 2014 /

    Lord, I have learnt to spend time in your presence [continuously] simply means to acknowledge that you are always with me. What a comforting thing to know! You have seen my future and have provided provisions for me to achieve each promise you have said are mine because of my heavenly adoption. It’s all right there in your Book of Grace (the Bible) and what you have written on my heart! I seek your infinite wisdom on where I should go, what I should say, and your timing; you have already ordered my steps. Thank you for being so patient with me as I grow in faith day by day.…

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    PRAY First. Proceed with God.

    STOP! PRAY First. Proceed With God. @LelaJefferson

    June 3, 2013

    Out of the Mouths of Baby Black Girls

    October 29, 2013
    ..."but with God." Declaring it OUT LOUD cancels out EVERYTHING the enemy may be trying to whisper in your ear. - Lela Jefferson Fagan

    Say it. Believe it. Receive it. Achieve it. @LelaJefferson

    May 29, 2013
  • Features,  Inspiration,  Latest News

    Taking a trip in the Wayback Machine

    April 24, 2014 /

    I remember playing “Emancipation” while late night freestyle writing poetry in the Prince Fan chat rooms I frequented. The ones I liked. I would post at the Lair or kept in my journal. Many of those poems actually ended up in my book “Poetry of a Black Girl: the Darkness and the Light”.

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    Book Release: Conquering Christian: Christian Conquers Superpower by Valerie Lenon-Reed

    August 12, 2013

    5 Funny Things That Happened During & After Our Wedding Ceremony

    June 6, 2014

    Happy New Year! Hello to More Uncharted Waters!

    January 2, 2014
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    Black Butterfly – Spread Your Wings and Fly!

    April 23, 2014 /

    “Black Butterfly” by Sounds of Blackness was the song that was in my spirit this morning. I found it a bit odd, because it is not a song that I listen to much now. However, it was one of the songs of empowerment that I [consistently] fed on as a teenager.

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    Phenomenal Woman – Ruthie Foster (Words by Dr. Maya Angelou)

    April 22, 2014

    Taking a trip in the Wayback Machine

    April 24, 2014

    Out of the Mouths of Baby Black Girls

    October 29, 2013
  • Inspiration,  Latest News,  Poetry

    Phenomenal Woman – Ruthie Foster (Words by Dr. Maya Angelou)

    April 22, 2014 /

    I believe the poem "Phenomenal Woman" by Dr. Maya Angelou has to be one of my favorites of hers. As I digging through my digital record crates this morning (my iTunes library); I found this gem. I was even more happy to find a LIVE performance done of Ruthie Foster performing it on YouTube from her DVD/CD "Ruthie Foster Live at Antone's".

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    This may seem random… You were on my heart.

    June 5, 2014

    Has He Already Given You The Answer?

    January 16, 2014

    Spoken Word: Prince Charming by DearKarlyn

    March 3, 2014
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    Pharrell Williams – Happy (London Gospel Remix – Adam & Kid)

    April 18, 2014 /

    I first saw and shared this remix of Pharrell Williams's "Happy" done by Adam & Kid on Facebook. I thought it was so cute that I had to share it on my own site. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do.

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    Chapter One | A Tale of Two Sisters | Day Two

    July 30, 2009
    PRAY First. Proceed with God.

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    Why I have a Personal Attitude Adjustment Plan

    July 11, 2013
  • Bible Study,  Inspiration,  Latest News,  Prayer

    Starting My Day in Praise

    April 17, 2014 /

    Thank you Jesus for my testimony in the making; that is causing me to grow even closer in relationship with you right now. You are truly my strength and my redeemer.

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    “Right Heart. Right Attitude.” By Joyce Meyer is jacking me UP (in a good way)!

    May 29, 2013

    Why I have a Personal Attitude Adjustment Plan

    July 11, 2013

    Chapter Two | Lord Don’t You Care? | Day Eight

    August 18, 2009
  • Book Reviews,  Latest News

    Back Porch Reading

    April 12, 2014 /

    This week I started something new. After realizing I had fallen a bit behind on my book reading schedule; I decided to designate the 1-2 hours before sundown to read outside on our back porch. I have found it is a fantastic way to end the day. Not only is it relaxing, but also it stimulates the creative sectors of my brain. Last night I finished reading the book “Accidental Pharisees: Avoiding Pride, Exclusivity, and the Other Dangers of Overzealous Faith” by Larry Osbourne and began digging deeper into “Overcoming Fear: Eliminating the Bondage of Fear” by my pastor, Dr. Creflo A. Dollar, Jr.  The latter book, I picked up last…

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    Chapter One | A Tale of Two Sisters | Day One

    July 30, 2009

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  • Latest News,  Relationships

    I Must Respectfully Disagree

    April 10, 2014 /

    “And I am convinced and sure of the this very thing, that He Who began a good work in you will continue until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bring it to full completion in you.” – Philippians 1:6 Amplified

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    June 5, 2014
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    August 15, 2013

    Phenomenal Woman – Ruthie Foster (Words by Dr. Maya Angelou)

    April 22, 2014
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