I Woke Up WORTHY: Words on Worth, Wholeness, Self-Esteem and Healing with Shannon Evette
Shannon Evette is empowering others to know their worth, to know that you were created worthy and have value beyond what the world says you do. Listen to her share encouragement above. Below Shannon speaks with Jay Barnett, therapist and speaker, about love and relationships and how knowing our worth is important when it comes […]
Read More »I Woke Up WORTHY: Words on Worth, Wholeness, Self-Esteem and Healing with Shannon Evette
Shannon Evette is empowering others to know their worth, to know that you were created worthy and have value beyond what the world says you do. Listen to her share encouragement above. Below Shannon speaks with Jay Barnett, therapist and speaker, about love and relationships and how knowing our worth is important when it comes […]
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A Leap of Faith Into Who You Are in Christ – Heart to Heart with Dr. Naima Johnston-Bush
Dr. Naima speaks about how she learned to trust in God as a young woman and gives advice on embracing your identity in Christ…
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Alex G on Overcoming Anxiety and Music with James David and Danielle Bennett
Life can get stressful especially in the world we live in and maybe you can relate to Alex G’s story of how she’s learning to overcome anxiety – I definitely could relate to the frustration, feelings and am inspired by her vulnerability…
“I have had bad anxiety since I was 10 years old. For those of you struggling with it, I understand now that it can be really serious and damaging. Be compassionate towards each other. You have no idea how much it can help those with emotional needs!
“This is my story. I hope that it encourages others who struggle with mental disorders to start the process of stepping away from their shame and fear. YOU ARE NOT ALONE!” – Alex G
Be sure to check out Alex’s amazing music – here are some of my favorites: her passionate cover of “I Was Made For Loving You” with James David (DAVIE) (the original is by Tori Kelly and Ed Sheeran) and her original song Lighthouse with spoken word by Danielle Bennett – so beautiful, heart-moving and relevant to what so many people are feeling in the world today. All of these young artists are inspiring ones to follow, be sure to check out their sites below!
Read More »Editor’s Journal Notes – The Beauty of the Butterfly
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” – Maya Angelou
We may look longingly at what may appear beautiful (or successful and esteemed) in our world but many times don’t consider the story behind the person or entity we admire. It’s said that an “overnight success” is never really made over night; it often takes years of toil and trials behind the scenes for every success story we see.
In the life of a believer, the beauty that God intends for us is often molded through a long period of trial, darkness, growth and a period of solitude with God in which our hearts are molded and drawn more intimately to Him. After we surrender our lives to the Potter’s hand the process of becoming more like Him and living His purpose for our lives isn’t always what we expect.
Often before God bestows the blessing He has in store for us, and before He brings dreams into fruition He takes us on a journey that shapes us, a metamorphosis of mind and character. It’s a process that we may not understand and though painful, it graces us to achieve true beauty – a beauty that does not receive its essence from outward appearance but from the heart within that is filled with His presence. Let’s set our eyes on a greater beauty today…
He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. Ecclesiastes 3:11
Click here for more from my personal journal and blog. – Julene
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To Boldly Go Where You’ve Always Imagined…
There are those dreams you are responsible for bringing to fruition in a sense; things you want to create, experience and learn how to do. “I want to (insert activity here)… someday.” Why not now, why not today?
Dreamfleur Diary – Stretch & Grow
No matter what creative field you’re in I think it is always a good idea to stretch and grow yourself in what you do…
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Inspiration In Rotation: Antidote from B. Reith
B. Reith’s song Antidote is beautiful and moving; in the second video below (also an acoustic version) B. Reith shares the meaning behind “Antidote” – how we often try to mask and replace the hurts and heartache in our lives, but how the one true “antidote” for our pain is God…
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In Rotation: Put Your Love Glasses On Music Video from Beckah Shae
“I believe the most necessary thing in order to share God’s love, is to first truly receive God’s love… to spend time in His presence where He can remind us of who we are and how He sees us. That’s where I find my strength to share. We can’t pour out anything unless we’ve first been poured in to.” – Beckah Shae
Check out Beckah Shae’s video for her song #putyourloveglasseson from her album Destiny, which debuted in August:
“Love is the universal language of God. Paul urges us, ‘Make love your highest aim.’ This is what we have to be after. Love should be everything we’re seeking; for without it, everything means nothing. I wanted to create a movement that will stir up love and good works…“I know God’s allowed me to endure all the things I’ve gone through in life just to know Him better and develop a true compassion and genuine love for people. I’m on a mission to dive deeper into the heart of God, and I’m committed to sharing the truth and treasures I find while I’m in there! I am just one voice rising up to proclaim God’s truth and power for such a time as this. A great and terrible day is at hand, and it is my desire that through songs of victory, we will usher revelation and courage to those who are hungry, thirsty and willing to follow the narrow road.” – Beckah Shae
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SOAR Artist Snapshots: Tiffany Stanley
“When we give our dreams to God, putting them all in His hands, and realizing that we need Him, that’s when He begins to work in mighty and powerful ways through us. Let us be a generation who stands for Christ, and love as He loves us. Young and old, let’s make an impact on the world together, as we join as one in Him.” – Tiffany Stanley
In SOAR’s Artist Snapshots Series we love to feature young upcoming artists who have inspiring music ministries. I came across Tiffany Stanley’s music one day and was encouraged by the candid messages in her songs, and the soft acoustic sound she brings.
I especially loved the lyrics of “Break Me Down” the first track off Tiffany Stanley’s new album ‘Revival’:
Visit Tiffany’s website at http://tiffanystanley.com to learn more about her ministry and to purchase her music. You can also connect with her on Twitter and Facebook.
Tiffany will be singing at an upcoming event, The Dream Girlz Gathering, hosted by music artist Melinda Watts. If you are in the Seattle area August 26th and 27th be sure to visit the Dream Girlz Gathering Facebook page to get updates.
More About Tiffany Stanley
Ever since she was a little girl, Tiffany dreamed of being more than a musician. It was in growing and developing a close and personal relationship with Christ that she knew music was more than the lyrics, chords, and notes. “To me, music is lifting up songs of worship to the Lord.” Tiffany is a musician in pursuit of Worship. “I want this music to promote the most important thing: Jesus Christ.”
Tiffany longs to share the love of Christ in her music, and show others His goodness, grace and mercy. She believes God is going to pour out revival among the nations, and prays that we as believers would rise up to encounter Christ in a whole new way. At 18 years of age, she has spent her first year after high-school enrolling in worship classes and letting God make the dream of making this album come true. She is extremely excited about what the Lord has planned, and knows it is all in His hands for the glory of His name.
Her independently released album Revival talks about exactly what it’s named: Revival. It’s about being justified in Christ, surrendering to His will, letting Him open your eyes, and coming boldly into His presence. “I didn’t want to just make an album, I wanted to tell a story of what a life in Christ is. Of needing Him every second of everyday, knowing one can’t be fulfilled without Him.” She believes in dreaming dreams, surrendering to Christ, and living in His love. “When we give our dreams to God, putting them all in His hands, and realizing that we need Him, that’s when He begins to work in mighty and powerful ways through us. Let us be a generation who stands for Christ, and love as He loves us. Young and old, let’s make an impact on the world together, as we join as one in Him.”
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The Plain Jane Project – JCTV Interview with Rowena Rodriguez on Dating, Courtship and Purity
Above: Plain Jane Project’s founder Rowena Rodriguez and a flier from one of their “Save the Date” events.
While I was watching JCTV’s Top 3 show a few weeks back I learned about a great movement encouraging purity and confidence in Christ, called The Plain Jane Project. The Top 3 hosts interviewed the movement’s founder, Rowena Rodriguez, who shares her story of a period where she felt God was calling her not to date and to pursue holiness. During that time she felt called to minister the message of purity to other young Christian singles. Watch the episode below where Rowena and Top 3 hosts Reba Toney, Larissa Lam, Rich Wilkerson Jr., and Jordan Wagner talk about dating, courtship, purity and “the significance of being ‘equally yoked…'”
You can find out more about the Plain Jane Project at www.plainjaneproject.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/plainjaneproject and on their blog www.plainjaneproject.blogspot.com.
Watch the JCTV episode with Rowena Rodriguez of the Plain Jane Project below:
More About The Plain Jane Project
PLAIN JANE PROJECT is a Christ-centered ministry that inspires women through inter-generational conversations of empowerment. Through prayer, teaching, coaching, and mentoring Plain Jane Project introduces and encourages practical living by building on faith, trust, integrity, communication, and listening. Growing strong and purposefully, individually and in community, as members in one-body-of-Christ.
About Rowena Rodriguez
Rowena is the Founder of Plain Jane Project, who launched its first ministry event in 2007. After six years of volunteer service in the Junior High ministry at Bel Air Presbyterian Church, she seeks to bridge the generational gap among women. A Senior Fashion Designer by trade, Rowena’s personal journey of purity is both wonderful & horrible; filled with struggle in past sexual sin, spiritual growing pains, & the overwhelming redemptive grace of God.To contact, email: info@plainjaneproject.com
Watch Rowena speak at one of the Plain Jane Project’s “Save the Date: Courtship vs. Dating” events:
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Inspiration: Walk On the Water from Britt Nicole
Britt Nicole’s song “Walk on The Water” from her album The Lost Get Found is great inspiration to anyone to have faith in God and take chances when following the dreams in their hearts (I also love the version on her Acoustic album as well):
Walk On the Water Acoustic Version at the KLOVE Studio
Britt Nicole – Walk On The Water – The Story Behind The Song
Walk on the Water LyricsYou look around
It’s staring back at you
Another wave of doubt
Will it pull you under
You wonderWhat if I’m overtaken
What if I never make it
What if no one’s there?
Will you hear my prayer?When you take that first step
Into the unknown
You know that He won’t let you go…
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Blanca from Group 1 Crew Tells Her Story
“…God just changed my whole mindset and He began to show me that the things I’d gone through in the past, my story or how I may view myself would never stop Him from doing the things and the works that He wants to do in me – your past will never define who you are…” – Blanca
So many times we see music artists and the position they are in now, but it is amazing to hear the stories behind who they are and how God has worked in their lives. Below Blanca from Group 1 Crew talks about the insecurities she faced growing up:
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Fatherless – From Young Believer’s Broadcast
In this video from YBBtv a young woman Shalice shares her story of how she grew up not knowing the love of her father, but the pain of his absence. Then she found a Fathers love that would never fail her:
YBBtv is designed for young adults by young adults with the goal to provide quality Christian media to help your relationship with Jesus Christ grow. It has a variety of creative and edgy segments that delve deep into issues of faith and themes that young adults and teens face everyday.
The program broadcasts on Saturday nights on DirectTV 378 and SkyAngel 126.
Connect with YBBtv on the Websites Below:
Watch Clips Online at: http://vimeo.com/channels/ybbtv
Watch Full Episodes Free On ITunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/young-believers-broadcast/id163914910
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ybbtv
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ybbtv
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A Leap of Faith Into Who You Are in Christ – Heart to Heart with Dr. Naima Johnston-Bush
Author and singer Dr. Naima Johnston (now Dr. Naima Johnston-Bush after she got married a while back) spoke to us previously on Dream in Soul about how to find and follow your calling (click here for the two-part interview). In this Heart to Heart she speaks about how she learned to trust in God as a young woman and gives advice on embracing your identity in Christ:
I became a Christian in an interesting way. My mother became a Christian when I was a teenager – and that made for interesting times between us. I was so rude and so angry that I wasn’t hearing a thing she had to say. I couldn’t understand this Jesus that she was talking about, but she kept praying for me and witnessing to me and loving me.
I got involved with this guy, and it was not a good situation. He actually was emotionally and on one occasion physically abusive. Because I didn’t love myself, because I thought I was worth nothing, because I really believed that no one would ever love me, I let him do whatever he wanted to do and treat me any kind of way.
One day we got into an argument about what we were going to listen to on the car radio. He told me that he would kill me, hide my body, and no one would ever find me. I knew he meant it. I knew that there had to be more to life then this. That night I prayed and said “God, there has got to be more to life then this…”
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