http://www.nol2011.com/

"Night of Love, The Encore" as presented by Kansas City native, Brooks Proctor, is truly an inspirational showcase of pure, illuminating talent. If you are a fan of the artistry of spoken word, soulful and anointed singing, or side-splitting comedy (and are anywhere within driving distance of Kansas City, Missouri) please make a point to attend this highly anticipated event,

Sunday, February 13, 2011.

Follow the link for more information and to purchase tickets.

Be a Blessing

Toya

My "One Word" for 2011

http://www.gritandglory.com/one-word-2011/

I have finally settled on my "One Word" for 2011. I'm really excited about the idea of this. I have prayed and asked God what single word or idea He wants me to keep at the forefront of my mind in 2011 and it happens to be the word that I have struggled with the most in my life. The word is TRUST. I don't know why this is such a scary thought for me, but I'm throwing my "cool points" out the window and learning to lean on and trust in God, and God alone. No matter what may come my way, my life is in His hands.

I can't wait to see all the places this mind transformation will take me and to then share my testimony with others.


This is a great concept. I've included the link in case anyone wants to join the movement. Please, feel free to share your comments and testimonies in the comment box.

Visit the link above for more information on the One Word movement from it's originator and author of the blog "Grit and Glory."

God Bless

Somebody Ought to Testify: A testimony of a Heart's Desire fulfilled

This is one of my favorite testimonies. I always think of it when I become "weary of waiting". God is so incredible. He will give us the desires of our heart, but we first have to make sure that our foremost desire is in doing the will of God. Please enjoy the song "Live in Me", as recorded on the Randall Fears', "Blessed Through Christ" album. This is the song the Lord impressed Catina to write, as a covenant of the following testimony.

Be Blessed

Toya

The year was 2002. My husband and I had been trying to conceive a child. I can't tell you how much money I had invested in pregnancy tests and ovulation kits. For two years this went on; each negative result causing more heartache than the one before. I had been diagnosed with thyroid disease and one of the many concerns my doctor had was that I may not be able to conceive. We were unable to control my thyroxine levels.


I had been talking to everyone; seeking any advice I could get as to what I needed to do in order to have a baby. It seemed, at that time, that everyone around me was having babies. I began to ask God why, why did He not deem it so for me. I finally gave up, and came to the resolve that I wasn't meant to bear a child. So, I invited Him, the Lord, in and told Him that I was alright with the idea of never conceiving. If He did not want to bless me with a child, I would accept His will for my life. If no life would ever dwell in my womb, I wanted the Lord to come and live in me. That day, He blessed me with a beautiful song, which I later recorded on Randall Fears', "Blessed Through Christ" album.


Even though I allowed myself to accept God's will, the blessing is that He still knew my heart's desire. I had no idea, but when he placed that song in my spirit, I was already pregnant. My son, Cooper is now six years old. And praise God, I've since had another son, Christian who is now two.


What I learned is to be patient. He already knows what He has for you and His design is to prosper and elevate you. I truly believe that once you give up (or let go of your will)....that the blessing is right around the corner. The Master likes to get us to a point where we can only depend on Him. It is then that he shows up and shows out, and reminds us why we call Him God.

Catina Graham, Grandview MO

Lord, I'm available to You.

My inspiration for today has come from the lyrics of a song written by Carlis Moody Jr. I'm not going to post the video, music, etc. - so that only the disclosure can be heard.

You gave me my hands to reach out to men;

to show him your love and your perfect plan.

You gave me my ears. I can hear your voice so clear.

I can hear the cries of sinners, but can I wipe away their tears?

You gave me my voice to sing your Word;

to sing all your praises to those who've never heard.

But, with my eyes I see Your need, for more availability.

I see hearts that have been broken, so many people to be free.

Lord, I'm available to you. My will I give to You,

I'll do what You say do. Use me Lord,

to show someone the way, and enable me to say,

my storage is empty and I am available to you.

Now, I'm giving back to you all the tools you gave to me -

my hands, my ears, my voice, my eyes; so You can use them as You please.

I have emptied out my cup, so that You can fill me up.

Now, I'm free and I just want to be more available to you.

Use me Lord,

to show someone the way, and enable me to say,

my storage is empty and I am available to you.

Read the Bible through, in 2011

Time spent in God's Word is time spent with God. This is a great way to start a new year and navigate through the Bible.

Blue Letter Bible offers an incredible Bible Reading Program. The program allows you to read the Bible through in it's entirety, by providing PDFs (downloadable and printable) of one and two year reading plans, your choice. Simply go to www.blueletterbible.org, scroll along the right column to the "featured items" section and choose Daily Bible Reading Programs. The link to Blue Letter Bible, can also be found in the Links of Note section at the bottom of this home page.

There are several plans to choose from. For example, you can choose a plan that reads completely through from cover to cover - called Canonical order; read based on the actual Chronological order of events (my personal favorite).; read in the order in which the Bible was written or Historical order; read the Old Testament and New Testament simultaneously -helping you understand God's message to the churches. Just choose one that you feel is right for you, click and save, or click and print and you are on your way.