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 »Not Forgotten: Paige Armstrong Dedicates a Song to Haiti
One year ago on January 12th, Haiti was devastated by an earthquake. Paige Armstrong wrote and released a moving song called, “Not Forgotten” to honor the 1 year anniversary of the event. Paige wrote in her blog:
Over a million people are living in tents with unspeakable conditions. Of the survivors still living in tents, approximately 380,000 are children. Women and children, as young as 4 and 5, are being raped by gangs operating unchecked in the 1,200 refugee camps.
Though money has been pledged to help Haiti from several countries, most of that money and help has yet to arrive. I was shocked to hear that less than 5% of the debris from the earthquake has been cleared… leaving enough to fill dump trucks parked bumper to bumper halfway around the world. (information from http://bit.ly/ifEaxF)
While it has been a year since this tragedy, it is clear that the Haitian people are still in great need of prayers and help. Though a year of other disasters and needs have piled up since theirs, they cannot be forgotten.
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The Latest Apparel and Designs from the Dream in Soul Store
Check out the latest from the Dream in Soul Store which offers a line of uplifting apparel and gifts created for you to express your faith. The goal of the line is to bring glory to God through creativity and to present unique pieces that speak truth and inspire others. Click here to visit the Store.
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Music Pick: Beautifully Made – Leah Smith
This soulful song “Beautifully Made” from Leah Smith’s EP of the same title, is a reminder of Psalm 139 and how we are made with God’s craftsmanship; how we shouldn’t measure ourselves by the world’s standards but through God’s word, knowing that we are fearfully and wonderfully made with purpose.
You can find Leah on Facebook or at www.leahsmithmusic.com to find out about her upcoming events and music. If you haven’t already, visit Itunes or Amazon to order the Beautifully Made EP – all of the songs are just as amazing!
“…I’ve had those times when I’ve looked into a mirror not happy at all at what I’d see… ‘Cause I don’t feel special, I don’t feel beautiful, I don’t feel smart enough, strong enough, good enough, feel like nothing at all. But at times like these I come back to the truth that I have found… I am beautifully and wonderfully made.” – Lyrics from Beautifully Made
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Morning Worship: Beautiful from Kari Jobe
“Here, before Your altar,
I am letting go of all I’ve held
of every motive, every burden,
Everything that’s of myself.
and I just want to wait on You my God
I just want to dwell on who You are…”
- Lyrics from the Song Beautiful,
on Kari Jobe’s self-titled album
“Here, before Your altar,
I am letting go of all I’ve held
of every motive, every burden,
Everything that’s of myself.
and I just want to wait on You my God
I just want to dwell on who You are…”
- Lyrics from the Song Beautiful,
on Kari Jobe’s self-titled album
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Dream in Soul: Embracing Your Purpose & Doing What He Said – Interview With Dianna Hobbs
When you have a divine urging inside of your heart it can be hard to ignore it, but can sometimes become difficult to press forward to what God has called you to do. Purpose often doesn’t come without its detours especially when obstacles and disappointments blur the vision God placed in our heart.
Dianna Hobbs can attest to facing obstacles when pursuing music, her buried passion. As the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of EEW Magazine, the premiere Christian publication for African American women, she has paved a path of influence in media throughout the years, along with pouring out daily encouragement on her blog.
Behind the scenes though she felt God drawing her to begin her music ministry. It was only recently that she got the courage to do what He said, and thankfully she did. Now Dianna is inspiring many hearts through her music, which blends CCM, pop, R&B, and sometimes, soft rock along with encouraging messages. In this interview Dianna talks about her journey and gives advice to others who may need direction in bringing their God-given dreams into fruition…
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Event: The Dream Girlz Gathering
The Dream Girlz Gathering is a great conference & tour hosted by music artist Melinda Watts dedicated to inspiring young women to be smart, healthy, and whole:
About The Dream Girlz Gathering
The Dream Girlz Leadership Academy and Dream Girlz Prep is a unique and inspiring program for teenage girls that offers practical teaching and encouragement on the everyday issues that girls face in today’s society. The true heart of Dream Girlz Leadership Academy is to shed new light on controversial subjects that confront today’s contemporary teenage girl. After experiencing the Dream Girlz Gathering event, girls will feel confident in themselves and courageous enough to begin living a lifestyle that is pleasing to Christ, and an example to others.Some of the key issues discussed in a Dream Girlz Gathering: Media Influences, Peer Pressure, Relationships, True Beauty, Sex, Self-esteem, Godliness, Soul-ties, Fashion, Academic Success, Goal Setting-Accomplishment
Visit the website to find out more and for future dates at www.dreamgirlzgathering.com. You can also follow the Dream Girlz Gathering on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DreamGirlzGathering
Watch Melinda Watts below talking about why she started the conference:
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Dream On At The Revolve Tour 2011
Awesome music, straight-talking messages, drama, and a ton of fun combine for a 2-day weekend event for teen girls: The Revolve Tour, coming to a city near you!
The Revolve Tour is an encouraging 2-day weekend event for teen girls featuring relatable speakers, music artists including dramas, and more. The 2011 theme is “Dream On” based on Luke 1:37 NCV: “God can do anything!”
This year’s line-up includes:
Jenna Lucado Bishop, Chad Eastham, Courtney Clark Cleveland, Kathryn MccCormick, Jamie-Grace Harper, Group 1 Crew, Britt Nicole and Hawk Nelson
For more information about Revolve and to register yourself or youth group visit www.revolvetour.com. (Revolve is also looking for adults to volunteer at the events. Click here for more information.)
Check out SOAR’s interview with Revolve Tour Speaker Jenna Lucado Bishop:
With realness and encouragement Jenna Lucado Bishop shares her heart with young women around the country, relating to their everyday questions and delving into the truth of God’s word with them. Whether speaking on stage at The Revolve Tour, a faith and fun-filled weekend for teen girls, or co-authoring books with her father, best-selling author and speaker Max Lucado, Jenna’s passion for God is apparent and inspiring, and her energy and the warmth of her personality are inviting. In this interview Jenna shares how she was led to get involved with The Revolve Tour and gives advice for dreaming on in God and serving Him right where we are, even in uncertain times..
Click Here To Continue Reading The Interview
Check out the promo video below to see clips from last year’s tour:
About the Revolve Tour
Since 1996, more than 4 million women have packed themselves and their friends into sold-out arenas across North America for 2-day events that are inspiring, encouraging, and fun. Every year, they come back for another weekend with Women of Faith—and for many of those years, they said (in pretty much these exact words), “This is awesome! But what about something for my daughter?”
In 2005, Women of Faith created The Revolve Tour as a response to those requests. The result is a one-of-a-kind inspirational weekend for 6th– to 12th–grade girls that combines award-winning bands and speakers with real, relevant messages in a high-energy event.
Pictures From The Revolve Tour in Garland, TX
SOAR’s editor got to volunteer at and attend the The Revolve Tour in Garland, TX. Check out some pictures from the event below and click here for all of our coverage of the Garland event.
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He Touched Me & Made Me Whole – Editor’s Testimony
Recently I was asked to share part of my testimony of overcoming obstacles and hardships as a teen with a website for teen girls called Girls 4 God. The editor of the site, Annika, has featured the stories of various women to encourage girls to grow in Christ and I was glad to be able to contribute my experience.
Visit the website at www.girls4god.de/ENGinhalt.html for awesome inspiration for girls, and click here to read my and other girls’ testimonies, or read my story below.
My Testimony – He Touched Me & Made Me Whole
Despite of the pain God has renewed me and I want to share my journey with others so that they know there is hope beyond the hurt…
It is amazing how God has taken me from being moss under a rock to being planted as a blooming flower in His fertile ground. Our teen years can be really difficult at times when we’re going through changes, pressures and frustrations, and mine were no different. Despite of the pain God has renewed me and I want to share my journey with others so that they know there is hope beyond the hurt…
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Paige Armstrong On God’s Love & True Beauty
Should I change my hairstyle? Am I skinny enough? Will I look bad in this?
There are so many pressures to want to look a certain way today, and we as girls often scrutinize ourselves in the mirror and compare ourselves to others. I love this blog post by singer and speaker Paige Armstrong, on what really makes girls beautiful. Paige said on her blog:
“I am finding that it is not a style that makes people’s head turn. It’s not the amount of make up or the exquisitely crafted hair. What sets a person a part, is just being themselves.
“Whether they’re short or tall, pale or tan, wearing glasses or not, round or long… it doesn’t matter. It takes knowing yourself: Who you are and what you’re not. Where you’ve been and where you want to go. What you like and how you want to come across.
“So the bottom line? Just be yourself. That’s what’s beautiful.”
“Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7
She’s right, everyone is unique in their own way and though society tells us what is supposedly beautiful – a certain weight, hairstyle, clothing – it is really loving the way God made us and taking care of the body He gave us that makes us truly beautiful. Express your own style and be yourself – remember that God regards the heart as most important.
Paige also has a song called “Airbrushed Magazines” on her latest album “Wake Up,” talking about this very subject. I love the edgy rock sound and especially the message; take a listen below:
“You’re beautiful the way you are, don’t let this world define you, what’s wrong, what’s right don’t give up the fight, it’s time, to feel, what it is to be real, and though, they say we should live life their way, who are they, to say who we are?” – Paige Armstrong
About Paige
Paige Armstrong is a 20 year-old music artist and speaker, and what’s most amazing is that she’s a former Make-A-Wish child and cancer survivor (click here to watch her story). She’s a regular host of the show iShine Knect on TBN, aimed at Christian tweens, and her music and speaking ministry show how passionate she is about encouraging young people to embrace their purpose. Visit her website online at www.paigehasastory.com and follow her on Twitter @PaigeHasAStory, she’s always sharing something uplifting and inspiring.
Watch this clip of Paige from an episode of iShine, about how much God loves us and how we were created with purpose:
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Click Here for our Interview with Music Artist & Producer TJ Pompeo on Dreams, Faith & Trust
