EVERLASTING LOVE!

And Mary said: "My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. For He who is mighty has done great things for me, And holy is His name. And His mercy is on those who fear Him From generation to generation. He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He has put down the mighty from their thrones, And exalted the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, And the rich He has sent away empty. He has helped His servant Israel, In remembrance of His mercy, As He spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and to his seed forever." (Luke 1:46-55)

If you would like to participate in this meme, you may visit the link below to get all the details: http://toknowhimjesus.blogspot.com/2007/12/know-tell-friday-5th-week.html Here are my answers to this weeks questions: Question 1 In the spirit of Christmas... Artificial or Real Christmas Tree? Well we don't celebrate Christmas any more. A few years ago we realize the amount of unnecessary stress and pressure we felt from others and what we were putting on ourselves to buy things for others and put up decorations, etc... Financially it was too much stress and emotionally it was draining and I can't imagine what it was doing to us physically. However, we have been so happy and so much at peace since we stopped celebrating Christmas. We realize that it wasn't something that we needed to do in order to please God. God has not told us to celebrate Christmas and the truth be told. Jesus was not born on December 25th. As a matter of fact He was not born during the winter season. H...

Just let it get to the singing and you will like it. Very funny!

I just wanted to share this with you all. This song has been such a blessing to me! Praise God! I love you, I love you, I love you, Lord today!

The following scripture reminds me that all we have to do is love God with all our heart, mind, soul and strength. If we do that then obeying Him won't feel like an obligation or duty but it will be a pleasure. You know when you truly love someone -- you are willing to do anything, anything to please them and make them happy... even to the point of sacrificing your own wants and desires... Uuuummm!!! I love you Jesus, I worship and adore you. I just want to tell you and show you, Lord I love you more than anything and anyone. My heart is yours forever and ever. AMEN!!! "If you love Me, keep My commandments. " (John 14:15) Love is at the heart of obedience.

Question 1: What makes you cry? Anything that has to do with abortion. Any stories I have heard or read. Also the pictures of aborted babies makes me cry. I know this is a really intense issue but it really does upset me. Even to the point where it is difficult for me to hear or view anything that has to do with aborting babies. I also love babies very much I think they are so sweet, precious, innocent, beautiful and an amazing gift from God. So I think it is because I have such a passion and intense love for babies that when I see this injustice that is brought upon them and there is nothing they can do about it -- it makes me very sad. Question 2: (Hopefully this question will bring a little comic relief your way)I am assuming everyone goes to their gyno for their regular checkups.... What do you do when you are getting you pap smear done? I feel very uncomfortable during the entire examination. Then I feel very relieved when it is over. Question 3: (If you have recovered from ...

Here are some words of wisdom that was shared by a sister in Christ, Pastor Rose. These words are true and I couldn't say it any better. I have been through some of these issues this year and I thank God for using her to write this. It truly ministered to me. I pray it will do the same for you. "1. KNOW WHO YOUR TRUE FRIENDS ARE-This may shock you, but your TRUE friends are probably not the individuals that you see and talk to every day.....huh...you'd be surprised...... 2. KNOW WHO HAS A HIDDEN AGENDA-These are people that are basically just tolerating you to get to a certain end (i.e. you may have a particular platform or a relationship with a person and the only reason they want to get close to you is to gain access to your platform and or infiltrate the relationship you have with a specific person...... 3. KNOW WHO IS MANIPULATIVE-This generally occurs in leadership (but can happen in any relationship). The entire basis of your relationship is for them to get you...

Here is a great new meme which began last Friday by a Woman of God under the blog title http://www.toknowhimjesus.blogspot.com/ (To Know Him), this is a great way for us to get to know each other. I am excited about it. Here are my answers to today's questions. 1.What scares you? Scary movies and scary dreams. I don't watch scary movies anymore, thank God. There was a pattern in my life many years ago and it took me a while to see that every time I watched something scary I would have a scary dream. It was always the same dream. I would be running for my life and then the thing that was chasing after me would catch me and when I tried to scream for help nothing would come out. I would wake up right away feeling awful and afraid because I was so terrified that I lost my voice and I couldn't scream for help. After much prayer and seeking God about it He revealed to me that I was giving the enemy (evil spirits) an entrance into my spirit. I am very sensitive when it comes to...

This picture was taken while the children were dancing to the theme song for Maya and Miguel.

I pray this will minister to many and keep them from doing the wrong thing.

This website was featured on the news last night and I am so happy that I saw the news. I truly thank God for this new website called God Tube. Please check it out http://www.godtube.com/ . It is very uplifting. It is so good to know that there are websites out there that is family friendly. Here are two videos that I was blessed by. I hope they will bless you also. Let me know what you all think.

I love wisdom and the understanding. I love to read words of wisdom. I love to live according to wisdom. One of the best ways to live a smart and prosperous life is to live by wisdom. I think there is a big lie out there which states that you have to mess up in order to learn how not to live. That is not true! I believe some of us that want to do the wrong thing use that for an excuse to do the wrong thing or live the wrong way or just to satisfy our own selfish/wrong desires, motives and intentions. The Word of God is always true and these are just a few scriptures about wisdom. There are many more you can read throughout the entire Bible. "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction." (Proverbs 1:7) "Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding;..." (Proverbs 3:13) Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. (Proverbs 4:5) Wisdom is the principal...

Well, I had a great Thanksgiving Day. The food was great and the fellowship with my family and friends was really good. As you can see the children had a wonderful time. They were watching movies, singing, dancing and playing -- they had a ball. Some adults were more engaged in deep political and controversal debates -- it was quite interesting. The other adults were watching Shrek the Third and Ratatouille ( none of which I have seen). However, I will be watching Shrek the Third for the first time as soon as I am finished writing this post. Thanksgiving is great but the clean-up time is no fun because after you have finished eating, talking, laughing and watching t.v. --- all your body wants to do is sleep. But we know that we can't sleep just yet because we want to be able to eat leftovers the next day and we must put the food away. By the way I think that Thanksgiving leftovers are the best -- especially the kind of meal we make. We have an American slash Jamaican style...

Get More at COMMENTYOU.com (1 Thessalonians 5:18) In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

I came across this online Bible study and so far it has blessed me -- just to read it and now I would like to participate in it and I pray that it will be a blessing to others who visit the website by clicking the link above or by reading my responses to the questions. Thank you Lisa and may God continue to bless and keep you and your family." Lesson 1: Just In Time Acts 7:17-20 (to see the complete reading click on picture above on the side) 1. Are there any circumstances or relationships in your life where you can see God has intentionally placed you? What do you perceive may be at stake if you do or do not speak out for Him? Yes, there are relationships and circumstances that I believe God has intentionally placed me in and around. I believe that just as everything God has created has a purpose. I am here for a purpose and everything I do or say must be done for God's Glory. I perceive that if I don't speak out for Him especially if He has placed it upon my heart to...

Why Did You Make Me Black Lord Lord .. Why did you make me black? Why did you make someone the world would hold back? Black is the color of dirty clothes, of grimy hands and feet... Black is the color of darkness, of tired beaten streets... Why did you give me thick lips, a broad nose and kinky hair? Why did you create someone who receives the hated stare? Black is the color of the bruised eye when someone gets hurt... Black is the color of darkness, black is the color of dirt. Why is my bone structure so thick, my hips and cheeks so high? Why are my eyes brown, and not the color of the sky? Why do people think I'm useless? How come I feel so used? Why do people see my skin and think I should be abused? Lord, I just don't understand... What is it about my skin? Why is it some people want to hate me and not know the person within? Black is what people are "Labeled" when others want to keep them away... Black is the color of shadows cast... Black is the end of t...

My brand new baby niece. Isn't she cute?!?

Action speak louder than words always... God didn't just tell us He loved us -- He showed us... Love is an action word. I truly am thankful to my father in law and mother in law for their presence at the Elevation Ceremony on 10/20/2007. They are always so supportive of everything Justin and me do. They are truly a blessing to us. It is a blessing to have people in your life that is willing to do whatever they can for you. We are blessed!!! I am thankful for my friend of 12 years in the black and brown. She was there to show some love and support as well. Thank you, Marsha. You have helped to make that day -- one I will not forget. It was a very special and extremely memorable day. Thanks to everyone who was there... You should be getting something from me in the mail soon if you did not already received it. Love you all with the love of God.

I am truly thankful to the Martins who were present at my recent Elevation Ceremony as well. It was truly a blessing to have them there. I thank God for people who love me just because... It is truly a blessing!!! Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Tasha and Elijah. You have helped to make that day one that I will never forget. Thank you for taking the time to spend time with me -- I truly appreciate it. I love you guys. To my aunt in the brown and cousin in the white -- you both are such a blessing to me and I love you both so much. Thank you for taking the time to celebrate what God is doing in my life. Love you all so much!

This is a picture of me (left) and my mother(right). I thank God for my mom. She is such a blessing to me and I thank God for her. She was especially a blessing to me when she came to support me at my a recent elevation service for me to become publicly acknowledged as a minister. I thank God so much for her presence it was truly a blessing to me -- more than words could express... Yes there is more to the story than what I am mentioning here but I will leave it at this for now. I just know that God answered my prayers and this is victory right here. I truly thank God for his goodness and this Woman of God -- my Mother. Thank you, Jesus!!!

1. I was born and raised in Jamaica until 10 years old. 2. I have been back to Jamaica to visit my family and friends about 3 maybe 4 times. 3. I have been living in the United States of America for 17 years on the seventeenth of this month. 4. I am proud to be a naturalized citizen of the U.S.A. for 8 almost 9 years. 5. I met my husband in church. My husband was born in America. 6. My life was never the same after we entered into a relationship with each other. 7. I am a teacher -- I am currently teaching 3rd grade. 8. My husband is a Pastor/Teacher. He has a very strong gift for teaching. 9. We have a Bible Institute where working adult students attend to earn an Associates degree or Bachelors degree. We are also currently collecting books for our library. 10. I love to praise and worship God with my all especially through interpretative dance/praise dancing. 11. I like to take pictures of many things. 12. I love scrapbooking. I was once a Creative Memories consultant. I really...

The following quotes came directly from this handsome man of God. Doesn't he look good!!! Yep that is my terrific husband and the love of my life. God is using Him to do awesome things in His Kingdom... "God speaks to one to deliver many, He never speaks to many to deliver one." "Oppression cannot continue unless ignorance is maintained."

My wonderful husband gave these roses to me and I am so thankful for them. I love to take pictures of roses as well. They are so beautiful. Not only did my husband get me roses but they are pink and pink is one of my favorite colors. I love pink because it is a cheerful (happy) color and I am a cheerful person. Thank you Lord for blessing me with such a sweet husband and thank you Lord for creating roses.

What you may think is rejection maybe God's protection pointing you in a new direction.

I just wanted to share this article that was written by my husband Pastor Justin Cohen and printed in the Philadelphia Daily News.   Printed in the Philadelphia Daily News 2003     Beloved, I pray that you prosper and be in health even as your soul prospers." III John 2 (NKJV).     An often quoted scripture, but often improperly. The "Prosperity Gospel" as it is sometimes referred to, has used this one scripture out of context and used it as a pretext to teach an unbalanced view of the Kingdom of God and created an entire faction within Christianity that is focused on money and selfishness.     The Bible warns us that there will be those who are "…men of corrupt minds destitute of the truth who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself." I Timothy 6:5 (NKJV)     So what is true Biblical prosperity?     The answer to that question lies in the correct understanding of the word "prosperity" and the correct explanation...

Did you know that your obedience is directly connected to your love!!! Just think about... The deeper our love is for an individual the more we want to and the more we yield ourselves over into doing the things that pleases that individual. Children are notorious for this. They will often do anything to please the adults in their lives especially their parents because they have such a pure, unconditional love for them. How about when you first start falling in love with that special someone --- weren't you willing to do just about anything for that person because you loved them so much. Well you may be wondering where I am going with this ... Ok, here it is! We ought to love God so much that it's not a problem or issue when it comes to obeying Him. We know that everything that God has ever wanted us to do is always for our own good -- never for "bad". God is a good, Father. He will never lead us astray. He made us, He will never tell us to do something that will cause...

Radical Reconstruction   Rejoice and be exceedingly glad , for great is your reward in heaven , for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Matthew 5:12   In the Sermon on the Mount… what Jesus promises is not a gimmick to give us goose bumps nor a mental attitude that has to be pumped up at pep rallies. No, Matthew 5 describes God's radical reconstruction of the heart. Observe the sequence. First, we recognize we are in need (we're poor in spirit). Next, we repent of our self-sufficiency (we mourn). We quit calling the shots and surrender control to God (we're meek). So grateful are we for His presence that we yearn for more of Him (we hunger and thirst). As we grow closer to Him, we become more like Him. We forgive others (we're merciful). We change our outlook (we're pure in heart). We love others (we're peace-makers). We endure injustice (we're persecuted for righteousness' sake).     It's no casual shift of attitude. I...

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Guard the Gateway The devil, your enemy, goes around like a roaring lion looking for someone to eat. Refuse to give in to him, by standing strong in your faith. 1Peter 5:8-9 You've got to admit, some of our hearts are trashed out. Let any riffraff knock on the door, and we throw it open. Anger shows up, and we let him in. Revenge needs a place to stay, so we have him pull up a chair. Pity wants to have a party, so we show him the kitchen. Lust rings the bell, and we change the sheets on the bed. Don't we know how to say no ? Many don't. For most of us, thought management is, well, unthought-of. We think much about time management, weight management, personnel management, even scalp management. But what about thought management? Shouldn't we be as concerned about managing our thoughts as we are managing anything else? Jesus was. Like a trained soldier at the gate of a city, He stood watch over His mind. He stubbornly guarded the gateway of His heart.... If He did, shou...

The blessing of the LORD makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it. (Proverbs 10:22) God is soooo Good, Great, Amazing, Awesome, Majestic, Perfect, Wonderful, Beautiful, Holy, Righteous, Excellent.... Oh I Love Him so much! I Love You Jesus I Worship and Adore You-- I just want to tell You -- Lord, I Love You, MORE, than anything/anyone. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for what You have done in me and for what You are doing through me. Like never before I am experiencing an Increase in the Presence of the Lord through Peaceful Productivity, Blessings, Courage, Joy, Love, Peace, and Strength in Abundance; and it's all because of Jesus! Hallelujah!!! There is nothing like the Glory of God being with you, in you, on you, and around you -- everywhere you go and everything you do. The Presence of the Lord is here. I feel Him in me and in my atmosphere. The Spirit of the Lord is here. I feel Him in me and in my atmosphere. He is with me always and I am so grateful for that. "The...

Ooohhh Yes... { What you think (meditate, focus on) about -- You bring about.} "What you focus on with your thoughts and feeling is what you attract into your experience. People think about what they don’t want and attract more of the same"

Something New Is Going To Happen To Me.

See If You Can Guess Which of those baby pictures is me??? Hint: I have only one baby picture on this collage...

What you feed grows! (Feed your spirit with the Word of God and godly things so that God can get the glory.) What you starve dies! (Starve the ungodly desires of the flesh so that it will submit easily to the Spirit of God) (Psalms 119:11) Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.

I am living a Purpose driven life. My Quote inspired by the Holy Ghost: Everything that God has created or even done has a specific Purpose so therefore I am going to live my God Purposed life on Purpose for His Glory. He created me for a Purpose, and it shall come to pass because I choose to live a life filled with God's Purpose on Purpose. Hallelujah!!! Amen!!! Glory to God!!! I am destined for Greatness because Greatness lives inside of me. (1 John 4:4) You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. Have Your way in me God however You want to. I am Yours completely. My answer is YES, YES, YES and AMEN! If you are a child of God this is for you as well. If you are not a child of God you can become one by receiving Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. To get more understanding read my blog entitled "Jesus is the answer!" Won't you become a child of God today and reap the many benefits that C...

A Psalm of David When He Pretended Madness Before Abimelech, Who Drove Him Away, and He Departed.   (Psalms 34:1) I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.   (Psalms 34:2) My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; the humble shall hear of it and be glad.   (Psalms 34:3) Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together.   (Psalms 34:4) I sought the LORD, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.   (Psalms 34:5) They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces were not ashamed.   (Psalms 34:6) This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.   (Psalms 34:7) The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them.   (Psalms 34:8) Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him!   (Psalms 34:9) Oh, fear the LORD, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him.   (Psalms 34:10) The young lions lack and suffer hunger; b...

Proverbs 15:12 A scoffer does not love one who corrects him, Nor will he go to the wise.

Proverbs 13:20 He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.

! Abortion Complications Immediate Complications Excessive bleeding (hemorrhage)*Using RU-486, bleeding can go on for more than a monthPuncture and tearing of the womb (uterus)*Infection from mild to fatal in intensity (sometimes parts of the baby are left inside the womb)Cervical laceration in 5% of womenHepatitis, from blood transfusions, blood clots and embolisms Sterility, ranging from 2% to 5% of abortions*Could make removal of the uterus necessary. Your partner would then be unable to have any children. Long-Term Complications Guilt and personality disturbancesIn future desired pregnancies: Miscarriage Premature delivery because of damage to the cervix Tubal pregnancies (increased from 8-fold to 20-fold by abortion)Breast CancerAn abortion during high estrogen levels in the early months of pregnancy predisposes a woman to getting breast cancer. In fact, a full-term pregnancy early in a woman's reproductive life is protective against breast cancer. A...

This is the best decision that you will ever make in your life. The ROMANS ROAD is a pathway you can walk.It is a group of bible verses from the book of Romans in the New Testament. If you walk down this road you will end up understanding how to be saved. Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." We all have sin in our hearts. We all were born with sin. We were born under the power of sin's control. Admit that you are a sinner. Romans 6:23a "...The wages of sin is death..." Sin has an ending. It results in death. We all face physical death, which is a result of sin. But a worse death is spiritual death that alienates us from God, and will last for all eternity. The Bible does plainly teach that there is a place called the Lake of Fire where lost people will be in torment forever. It is the place where people end up that remain spiritually dead. Understand that you deserve death for your sin. Romans 6:23b "...But the gift of God i...