For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
Female
30 years old
Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas
United States
In His Image Ministries www.IHIMonline.org's Interests
General
Reading, writing, singing, cooking, designing jewelry, uplifting and inspiring young women around the world, taking care of and spending time with my family, spending time with God, and helping women feel beautiful inside and out!
Genesis 1:26 (The Message)
26-28 God spoke: "Let us make human beings in our image, make them
reflecting our nature
So they can be responsible for the fish in the sea,
the birds in the air, the cattle,
And, yes, Earth itself,
and every animal that moves on the face of Earth."
God created human beings;
he created them godlike,
Reflecting God's nature.
He created them male and female.
God blessed them:
"Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Earth! Take charge!
Be responsible for fish in the sea and birds in the air,
for every living thing that moves on the face of Earth."
The Notebook, Why Did I Get Married?, In Pursuit of Happiness, The Guardian, Tyler Perry's plays, Best Man, Love and Basketball, Office Space, and anything that can make me laugh
Books
The Bible (my daily bread), Marriage As Advertised(Jerome J. McCarthy), Reposition Yourself: Living Life without Limits (TD Jakes),Understanding the Purpose and Power of Woman (Dr. Myles Munroe), Can You Stand to be Blessed? (TD Jakes), Rich Dad, Poor Dad (Robert T. Kiyosaki), Rich Woman (Kim Kiyosaki), Maximize the Moment (TD Jakes), The Force of Righteousness (Kenneth Copeland), Your Harvest Without Limits (The Potter's House Presents),The Five Love Languages (Gary Chapman), 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Stephen Covey), The Purpose Driven Life (Rick Warren)
Heroes
Jesus, my late mother and grandmother, and my caring, supportive, and giving husband
Definition of greatness:
"Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you ever can." -John Wesley
Speak Lord; Your servant is listening.
1 Samuel 3-9
As we plan our day, we need to realize that our plans can be subject to change by God. Listening for His instructions is vital, in our service to Him. There’s no special place we need to be to hear Him speak, but we do need to be listening with our hearts. It may be a gentle nudge or even a rebuke. He will whisper, “Go this way”. What great comfort, to know that the God of the universe is with us and leading us, as we go through our day. God can change our every day routines into something dynamic, if we will listen, receive His instructions and act on them.
Prayer
We desire to serve you with every moment of our lives. We are listening today for the sound of Your voice. Lead us and guide us through even the smallest details of our lives. Speak to our hearts today we are listening.
In Jesus Name.Amen.
Love Sis. Nijha
"God's ultimate goal for your life on earth is not comfort, but character development." -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life
"Your faith doesn't prevent life, your faith carries you through life."
“The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you”
"When God takes something from your grasp, He’s not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better."
"Everything God does is for increase"
"The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows)." -John 10:10 (AMP)
LOVE HIM LIKE I DO VIDEO!!!!
I AM A CHRISTIAN
By: Maya Angelou
When I say… "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting, "I'm clean living.
I'm whispering, "I was lost,"
Now I'm found and forgiven.
When I say… "I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
And need CHRIST to be my guide.
When I say… "I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
And need HIS strength to carry on.
When I say… "I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And needed GOD to clean my mess.
When I say… "I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, GOD believes I am worth it.
When I say… "I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain,
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon HIS name.
When I say… "I am a Christian"
I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner
Who received GOD'S good grace, somehow.
"Many are the plans in a man's heart,but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails." -Proverbs 19:21 NIV
God is a God of purpose, and everything that He made in this life, including men and women has a purpose. We can fight against His purpose, but if we do, we will be unfulfilled and frustrated. He made us the way we are for His purposes and our benefit." -Dr. Myles Munroe, Understanding the Purpose and Power of Woman
In His Image Ministries www.IHIMonline.org's Companies
In His Image Ministries Keller, Texas US Founder and Managing Director www.IHIMonline.org
Lighted Path Coaching DFW, Texas US CEO www.LightedPathCoaching.com
Leaders United By Purpose DFW, Texas US Founder http://leadersunitedbypurpose.ning.com/
The Real Life Series Publishing Co., LLC Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas US Co-founder, author, editor in chief
In His Image Ministries www.IHIMonline.org Happy Thanksgiving! I pray that God will send all kinds of special blessings to you and yours on this special holiday! Posted at 10:26 PM Nov 25 view more
In His Image Ministries www.IHIMonline.org's Blurbs
About me: My name is Marla and I am the founder and Managing Director of In His Image Ministries. In His Image Ministries is a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching young women (ages 12-25) to lead godly lives, and remain on a path to fulfilling their destiny. It is a vibrant, exciting, and revolutionary organization that was designed to minister to the needs of teen girls and young women in order to prepare them to live victorious, purposeful lives of excellence.
As a published author, inspirational speaker, life and relationship coach, happily married wife, and mother of five boys, my life remains quite full. My emphasis in ministry is the personal development of teen girls and young women. I am dedicated to providing godly wisdom, mentorship, and positive influences for young women all around the world. The success of IHIM is attributed to the grace and favor of God and the Word of God being the foundation for everything taught to and shared with young women through In His Image Ministries. It is my personal desire that my life is and will continue to be a living testimony of a woman's faith in God.
In His Image Ministries exists to encourage you, support you, pray for you, and love you unconditionally!
Feel free to leave a prayer request, or just drop by to chat.
May today be all you need it to be. May the peace of God and
the freshness of the Holy Spirit rest in your thoughts, rule in your dreams
tonight, and conquer all your fears. May God manifest himself today in ways you
have never experienced. May your joys be fulfilled, your dreams be closer, and
your prayers be answered. I pray that faith enters a new height for you; I pray
that your territory is enlarged. I pray for peace, healing, health, happiness,
prosperity, joy, true and undying love for God. Much love and many blessings!
Who I'd like to meet: Anyone who is positive and accomplishing something productive with their life. Those who think faith, speak faith, and act in faith. And anyone who has a desire to think faith, speak faith, and act in faith.
"Faith says whatever God declares, IS."
"Faith always speaks before God acts."
"Faith's speaking causes God's action."
"When you choose to live your life on purpose, you will reveal the purpose of your life. " ~ Mike Jones
"Don't worry about what might happen. Focus on what is happening, and do what you can do in the moment." -Tamara Jefferies
"We are responsible for what we are, and whatever we wish ourselves to be, we have the power to make ourselves. If what we are now has been the result of our own past actions, it certainly follows that whatever we wish to be in future can be produced by our present actions; so we have to know how to act." ~ Swami Vivekananda
'Stop telling God how big your storm is. Instead, tell the storm how big your God is!'
" Live in such a way so that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, the Devil says "Oh, NO, she's awake!"
"Practice proactive faith...Proactive faith is receiving everything that has been promised to us by God's Word for His purpose and in His timing." -Pauletta and Denzel Washington
God’s word will: Help you grow, read it daily;
Keep you from sinning, memorize it;
Teach you how to live, study it;
Guide you, meditate on it;
Inspire you, hear it taught.
Then, if you are still not convinced that God’s word is true –
Practice obeying it : )
"I have one wish for women: Support each other. Remain gracious; act with wisdom, strength, and humility; and never give up." -Renee Mauborgne
Join the central network for Women of Wisdom (W.O.W)!
Women of Wisdom
Join the central network for Naomi's Daughter (for teen girls and young women)!
Naomi's Daughter
Fact: Six in ten teens wish they had waited longer.
www.stayteen.org
"Sex & Condoms"- Important Information You Need to Know!
In the first study of its kind, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that at least one in four teenage American girls has a sexually transmitted disease. Among those who admitted to having sex, about 40 percent have an STD.
The CDC tested teens for four infections: chlamydia, trichomoniasis, herpes simplex, and HPV.
Know your value and your worth!
Remember, the value of a creation or work of art is usually based upon or increases depending on it's creator. Your Creator being God, makes you priceless.
Don't give yourself to someone unworthy of the gift within you.
Strive to live a life with no regrets.
"Learn from the Past, Live for Today, Improve the Future!"
You may freely distribute and print the R.O.S.E. Vow of Purity certificate as much as you like. All we ask is that you do not alter the certificate in any way. Feel free to contact us if you have chosen to present their body a living sacrifice, holy, and acceptable unto God as it speaks of in Romans 12:1, so that we may celebrate the protection of your life and future with you. Any questions or comments may be directed to info@ihimonline.org.
According to a 2000 report by the U.S. Department of Justice, women ages 16 to 24 suffer the highest per capita rate of dating violence. One in three high school students have been or will be in an abusive relationship and most teen dating violence takes place in the home of one of the partners, the report found. Is this happening to you or someone you know?
24-hour National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233)
According to a Barna study, of the 33 million teenagers in America today (the largest group of teens since World War II, according to the U.S. Census Bureau):
*83% believe that 'moral truth depends on the circumstances.
*Only 6% believe that moral truth is absolute.
*Only 9% of born-again teens believe in moral absolutes.
*By the time they are adults, only 4% of this generation are expected to believe in the Bible-based Judeo-Christian principles upon which America was founded.
It's time to take a stand!
" Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead.
Our world is broken, but you can take steps to improve the part of our world that your life touches. This generation can be the one to change their home, their community, our society, and our world for the better!
"What are you going to do to make the situation better?" -Dr. Wil Dungy
The Most Important Invitation You Will Ever Receive:
Our Nation is in a state of emergency. Every 40 seconds a child is reported missing in the United States. Of these missing children, 33 percent are African American children who are being torn from their families. It is crucial that the African American Community in our country become more involved in the safety of these precious children. There are astronomical numbers of abused, missing and murdered African American children that fail to get the needed exposure in the media. Very rarely are their precious little faces posted on milk cartons and bulletin boards, or reported on network and cable news shows.
Peas In Their Pods was formed in March of 2007 to bring awareness about the epidemic rate at which African American children are abducted or endangered. Few realize that a child is abducted every forty second in the United States. Moreover, over thirty-three percent of these children are African American. Sadly, these children receive the least amount of media exposure. This negatively impacts the likelihood that they will be safely reunited with their loved ones.
Peas In Their Pods goal is to spread awareness, and improve the reporting and search system as it pertains to African American children. The organization created a new alert system called the RILYA Alert system named after a youngster named Rilya Wilson who went missing for over eight months before anyone realized she was gone. This new alert system will help reduce the response time in which the crucial information is shared with the public so that Rilya’s tragedy does not occur again.
For more information, please call Peas In Their Pods at:
516-333-9882
We're inviting you to come celebrate with us at our 3rd Anniversary Concert on December 5th 2009 @ 5pm Calvary Church 1010 East 174th Street (Between Longfellow & Boone) Bronx NY Praise & Worship: Minister Clay Johnson Hosted By: Elder Jason Hendrickson Musical Guest Cory Gray & Youth on Fire for CHRIST Music Will Brown & Another Level Livré Voices of Promise Devon Black & Rejoice and many more... Bring your family and friends!!!
How are you doing? I just wanted to send a humble reminder that the national bestselling Christian book, Carnal Striving Spiritual, is available for secure purchase from my Myspace page, which has links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and my official website.
The already acclaimed book has been critically reviewed as one of the best Christian books of 2009. Dr. Cornel West, America's most prestigious scholar, calls the book "brilliant and with a bold message." Bishop Hilliard, one of the nation's most prominent pastors, says that the book begs the attention of the reader.
Your support is not about me, it's about you and supporting the Kingdom. Thanks.
Hello friend! Please stop by and read my new blog and view my new video on YouTube called "The Open Door". Blessings! www.youtube.com/doortoopenhope www.jolenerileymusic.com
I just want to keep you posted on what's going on this way.
The Soul of a Man Anthology is the winner of the 2009 Best Short Stories/Anthology from the African American Literary Awards Show. Read an excerpt of my contribution, "Like Father, Like Son", at http://joeyisinit.com/excerpt.html.
My lastest entry on http://joeypinkney.com is "5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Deondriea Cantrice, author of Rhythm Can't Keep Time". Leave a comment on my website, I would like to know what you think.
Here is the link: http://www.joeypinkney.com/interviewed/deondriea-cantrice.html
Don't be a stranger. Let me know what's going on in your neck of the woods.
Just wanted to take the time to stop by and say hello. I have not heard from you in a while, but I pray that all is well. Take care and have a peaceful evening.
BEHOLD, I STAND AT THE DOOR AND KNOCK . IF ANY- ONE HEARS MY VOICE AND OPENS THE DOOR, I WILL COME IN TO HIM AND DINE WITH HIM, AND HE WITH ME. ( REVELATION 3:20 *NKJV )
Jesus' is knocking on the door of our heart every time that we feel moved to go to Church, or to study the Word of God etc. For when Jesus knocks we automatically sense that we should turn to Him.
Now when we open the door of our hearts to Him, He promises, I WILL GIVE YOU A NEW HEART AND PUT MY SPIRIT WITHIN YOU; I WILL TAKE THE HEART OF STONE OUT OF YOUR FLESH, AND GIVE YOU A HEART OF FLESH. ( EZEKIEL 36:26 )
So don't let problems stop you from opening the door of your heart all the way, and always keep it open! For then you will never miss Jesus when He knocks: AND LET THE PEACE OF GOD RULE IN YOUR HEART, TO WHICH ALSO YOU WERE CALLED IN ONE BODY; AND BE THANKFUL. ( COLOSSIANS 3:15 )
In closing, may: THE GRACE OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, AND THE LOVE OF GOD, AND THE COMMUNION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT BE WITH YOU my friend! AMEN.
Thinking of you today.Happy a great day! Thanks for being such a terrific friend! Hugs, Sharon Winston, Gracie & JJ (the bulldogs) http://www.WinGrace.com http://www.YourBeautifulSelf.com
If your plans don't turn out just right And everything isn't outta sight And put together real...real tight and right And if you can't pull it off without a hitch And you botch all of the finishing touches on your overdue masterpiece And you can't conqueror the whole big wide world Don't you ever dare to give up on your aspirations and dreams You can always just rent this whole big wide world instead
Salutations, I’m going through my friends’ list one prayer at a time, lifting your needs and that of your family before the throne of God. Here is a reminder from God’s Word: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35 To me this seems an awesome ambition – to love others as Christ loves us. We cannot do it in our own power, but only as we allow the fountain of His love to bubble up in our hearts and flow out to those around us. May your fountain overflow more and more each day as you grow in the certainty of His love for you. Many blessings from your friend, who is Dedicated to Christ (aka Tammy) http://dedicatedwriter.blogspot.com
WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FIRST BREATH IN THE MORNING, REMEMBER GOD WHO IS MAKING IT POSSIBLE. WHEN YOU SWING YOUR FEET OVER THE SIDE OF THE BED, ACKNOWLEDGE GOD FOR MOVING YOU THROUGH YOU AS A SOURCE OF YOUR LIFE. GIVE GOD THE PRAISES HE IS WORTHY OF.
I just want to keep you posted on what's going on this way.
Please pre-order your autographed copy of The Soul of a Man Anthology featuring yours truly, Joey Pinkney, from http://JoeyIsInIt.com. My story is entitled, "Like Father, Like Son".
It was published on Father's Day, June 21, 2009 by Peace In The Storm Publishing. Read an excerpt of "Like Father, Like Son" at http://joeyisinit.com/excerpt.html.
My lastest entry on http://joeypinkney.com is "JoeyPinkney.com Presents.... Author Marc Lacy, The Soul of a Man Anthology" Leave a comment on my website, I would like to know what you think.
Here is the link: http://tiny.cc/marclacyvideo
Don't be a stranger. Let me know what's going on in your neck of the woods.
This is why Sista Gurl do what we do, we are not afraid to talk about molestation. The staff of Sista Gurl was out spending the word of awareness about molestation. When some people hear what we have to say, they claim up, they didn’t want to hear anymore and walk away. Neatness to say most of those people who walk away have children somewhere nearby. There was one person who touched my heart that day. After a mother walked away from our booth a little girl I believed to be the woman’s daughter. She have to be somewhere around the age of 9 to 11. She stopped and asked me “what does molestation means?’ I give her a quick answer where I hope she understood where I was coming from. I replied “molestation mean when someone touch you where it make you feel uncomfortable “.The little girl gave such a disgusting look. We was blown away that she never hear of the word molestation or she didn’t know what it meant. I say all of this to say, parents please take time to talk to your babies about this topic, MOLESTATION. Those talks may save your children’s life. If you have any comments please feel free to express yourself.
www.sista-gurl.com
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge Hosea 4:6
my lovely sis, just wishing you lots of luv, peace & happiness~
ENDLESS BLESSINGS
.... You are so beautiful my Lord... You are my heart beat and every breath I take... You are the one I sleep with at night and the reason each morning I awake... You're the only one I want, for no one else will do... Jesus, I give all my love to you ♥
(Jerome J. McCarthy), Reposition Yourself: Living Life without Limits (TD Jakes),Understanding the Purpose and Power of Woman (Dr. Myles Munroe), Can You Stand to be Blessed? (TD Jakes), Rich Dad, Poor Dad (Robert T. Kiyosaki), Rich Woman (Kim Kiyosaki), Maximize the Moment (TD Jakes), The Force of Righteousness (Kenneth Copeland), Your Harvest Without Limits (The Potter's House Presents),The Five Love Languages (Gary Chapman), 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Stephen Covey), The Purpose Driven Life (Rick Warren)
