Resolve to LOVE!

With the New Year approaching, it is often a time of reflection, planning, changes, and yes.... resolutions. Some frown upon resolutions. Others swear by them. Today, I do neither. Instead I offer a humble suggestion. Whether you are for or against New Year Resolutions, consider this: the definition of “resolve” is a firm determination to do something.

In today's world, with all the chaos, murder, suicide, and mayhem that is taking place, we could ALL stand to resolve to personally SHARE MORE LOVE with one another. We could all stand to resolve to CARE more about others, in word AND in deed. We could all stand to pour more positivity into the lives of others in the way we treat people, respond to people, consider others, post on facebook, and the list goes on. So as the New Year approaches, I challenge us all (myself included) to take the time and to think of, not only how we can improve our own lives, but how we can positively impact the lives of someone else. Turn it into a DAILY resolution to bless someone else EACH day - whether with a smile, kind word or compliment, asking someone how they are doing... and then LISTENING to their response, volunteering and giving of your time and/or resources, donating, mentoring, adopting, and the list goes on. Say, “I love you” more. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Take time and work on your families. Love one another. Take time and really TALK to one another. Invest in your children. Invest in your community. Resolve to think outside yourself, this New Year. If you decide to join me,

With My Whole Heart #4

{{Am I Loving God With My Whole Heart?}} 

Q: Do YOU read your Bible often & regularly? - - - Yes or No?
Are you reading, studying, and writing God's word on your heart? Are you committing verses to memory? Yes or No?

>>>> If you answered "yes" to the questions relevant to your life - please share how it is you are managing to do so. Why you do so. How were you able to overcome? What is your testimony? Share anything that has blessed you in this area.

>>>> If you search your heart, and find your answer to be "no" in any area. Please share. I am positive you are not alone in your struggles and the purpose here is to become better. As you share, you will provoke dialogue that will bless not only yourself, but your sisters as well. Let us get to the HEART of the matter, together, and may GOD be glorified. Let us not deceive ourselves into thinking God's word does not apply to us... Or allow ourselves to justify sin. Let us intentionally and purposefully seek to EVOLVE, to change, to become more like Him - better reflections of Christ. ♥ {James 1:22-25} But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves... he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does.

The following scripture speaks to the HEART of the matter (as well I have listed additional verses at the end; I urge you all to take the time to search the word for yourselves. Look these scriptures up, write them on your heart [commit them to memory], and APPLY them to your life).

 What does GOD say about the importance of reading, studying, and memorizing His word? 

{John 14: 15} “If you love me, keep my commands..." 

{Joshua 1:8} "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success."

{Matthew 4:4} But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’”

{Psalm 119:130} The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple.

{Psalm 119:105} Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.

{Psalm 119:9} How shall a young man (woman) cleanse his (her) way? By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to it].

{Ephesians 5:8-11} For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.

 Today's "With My Whole Heart" is brought to you by: Ms. LaCrea Bucknell

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With My Whole Heart #3

{{ Am I Loving God With My Whole Heart? }}

Q: Are you living in sin and yet glorifying God with your mouth? Are you offering Him lip service but failing to give Him your heart and your life, failing to act in accordance with your words?

 >>>>If you answered "no" to the questions relevant to your life - please share how it is you are managing to do so. How were you able to overcome? What is your testimony? Share anything that has blessed you in this area.

>>>>If you search your heart, and find your answer to be "yes" in any area. Please share. I am positive you are not alone in your struggles and the purpose here is to become better. As you share, you will provoke dialogue that will bless not only yourself, but your sisters as well. Let us get to the HEART of the matter, together, and may GOD be glorified. Let us not deceive ourselves into thinking God's word does not apply to us... Or allow ourselves to justify sin. Let us intentionally and purposefully seek to EVOLVE, to change, to become more like Him - better reflections of Christ. ♥ {James 1:22-25} But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves... he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does.

 The following scripture(s) speaks to the HEART of the matter (these are just a few; I urge you all to take the time to search the word for yourselves. Look these scriptures up, write them on your heart [commit them to memory], and APPLY them to your life).

 1 John 3:18 // Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.

I have been pondering another Christian saying today: "Glory to God"....what does this really mean? We will often state that we give "glory to God" for this, that, or the other but are we just offering Him lip service?

Dictionary.com defines "glory" as....

2. something that is a source of HONOR, fame, or admiration; a distinguished ornament or an object of pride.
3. adoring praise or worshipful thanksgiving.

Matthew 15:8 “‘These people HONOR me with their LIPS, but their HEARTS are far from me.

The real question is, do our hearts and therefore our lives, bring "GLORY to GOD"? It isn't about lip service alone. It isn't about accrediting Him with being the source of these things with our words but professing His greatness with the very lives we live!

Let us not make the mistake of being superficial with God. He knows better anyway and we are hurting ourselves by doing so. Let Him in. It is time to go deeper and truly live what we profess to believe. Let His grace work in you to bring forth the true glory of God in your life! And we will SHINE brighter and brighter ALL FOR HIS GLORY!

 Today's "With My Whole Heart" is brought to you by: Mrs. Tami Gale Theurer

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With My Whole Heart #2

{{ Am I Loving God With My Whole Heart? }}  

Question: Do YOU use profanity? - - - Yes or No?
Do you regularly swear/curse/cuss? Do you use profanity when you are angry? When you are with a certain group of people? In a certain environment? Yes or No?

>>>>If you answered "no" to the questions relevant to your life - please share how it is you are managing to do so. How were you able to overcome? What is your testimony? Share anything that has blessed you in this area.

>>>>If you search your heart, and find your answer to be "yes" in any area. Please share. I am positive you are not alone in your struggles and the purpose here is to become better. As you share, you will provoke dialogue that will bless not only yourself, but your sisters as well. Let us get to the HEART of the matter, together, and may GOD be glorified. Let us not deceive ourselves into thinking God's word does not apply to us... Or allow ourselves to justify sin. Let us intentionally and purposefully seek to EVOLVE, to change, to become more like Him - better reflections of Christ. ♥ {James 1:22-25} But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves... he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does.

The following scripture(s) speaks to the HEART of the matter (these are just a few; I urge you all to take the time to search the word for yourselves. Look these scriptures up, write them on your heart [commit them to memory], and APPLY them to your life).

{James 3: 9–12} NIV
With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? My brothers and sisters, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.

{Ephesians 4:29} - Amplified
Let no foul or polluting language, nor evil word nor unwholesome or worthless talk [ever] come out of your mouth, but only such [speech] as is good and beneficial to the spiritual progress of others, as is fitting to the need and the occasion, that it may be a blessing and give grace (God’s favor) to those who hear it.

Today's "With My Whole Heart" is brought to you by: Ms. LaCrea Bucknell

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30-Day Challenge! "Lighting the Path into 2013 & Beyond!"

Starting TOMORROW (Monday 12/10)!! --- Are YOU in?! -- This will be our last group challenge & growth activity this year!! SE 30-Day "Lighting the path into 2013 and beyond!" CHALLENGE!! - - I personally challenge EACH of you to participate in this activity! END the YEAR STRONG! And begin the NEW YEAR on the path GOD has set before you!! Allow HIM to light the way!! Be blessed!! ... And BE a blessing!
Read the details here or below: https://www.facebook.com/notes/sistersevolve/30-day-challenge-lighting-the-path-into-2013-beyond/466802710043401

Recent studies have established that the #1 way to GROW as a Christian is to READ THE BIBLE. I could also site PLENTY of verses to support this statement, which can be found in the Bible itself. We are to LIVE on the very word of God. Yet many of us rarely, if ever, spend time reading and studying His word. We wonder why there is so much chaos in our lives, yet the answer is simple - we are malnourished. Spiritually, we are starving. I refuse for us to enter the New Year, in the same old neglected state. God is calling us to MORE. There is so much that He wants to do in us and through us, yet He requires a level of maturity from us, that we simply will NEVER reach if we are not willing to put in the time and work. The Bible tells us God's word is a LAMP unto our feet and a LIGHT unto our paths (Psalm 119:105). Consider that for a moment. Picture a maze. Now imagine it is pitch black. You are given a lamp. When fully utilized this lamp has the power to guide you safely through the maze. Now, unless you pick the lamp up, and then hold it in front of you, perhaps at your feet, AT ALL TIMES, and follow the path it lights for you... what good will it do you? If you set the lamp down and walk away from it, into the darkness, it can no longer light your path... Are you getting it? God has left His word, to light our paths! But unless we spend time READING it, STUDYING it, WRITING it on our hearts, and APPLYING it to our lives, we are literally doing ourselves a disservice. We are choosing to walk in the dark, when God has left us a light! Sounds crazy right? But it's exactly what many of us are doing.

>>> As you may know, we will be beginning 2013 with an 8-day "Fast & Feast" (from jan 1 - jan 9)! For more information on the fast, visit this link and I pray you will join us in the fast: https://www.facebook.com/notes/sistersevolve/ses-8-day-new-beginnings-fast-feast/287886687935005 . God has impressed upon my heart that we NOT wait until 2013 to walk into this NEW SEASON. He has impressed upon my heart that we spend not another second in the dark. Therefore, we are going to begin TODAY, our last group challenge and growth activity of the year!


{{ IF YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE, HERE IS WHAT WE ARE GOING TO DO}} We are

2013 Vision Casting

This MONDAY evening // 7-8pm // PANERA BREAD 7175 West Lake Mead Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada

{{IMPORTANT!!}} I am asking that ALL local RUBY members as well as any women who are a part of SE on any level OR interested in learning more about the ministry, and where we are going - PLEASE BE IN ATTENDANCE.

Then the Lord answered me and said:
“Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. {{ Habakkuk 2:2}}

It is extremely important that we all be on one accord. It is our desire to always operate in the spirit of unity. God has a vision for SE. He has a plan. The theme for 2013 is "IT'S A NEW SEASON!" - to God be the glory! I would like to share with you all the vision as He has laid it out for me. I would like to share with you all the direction He is taking us in 2013 and how you play a crucial role in bringing the vision to pass. I would like to answer any questions you may have. God has shown me that He has placed so many amazing gifts in all of you and how SE is a place where we can ALL let our lights shine! Come out and hear the vision, share your heart, and PARTNER in on a deeper level, if you haven't already. Get involved. Share your gifts. I will share the vision - and we can RUN with it!! Praise God!

We are a TEAM. This is not, never has been, and never will be a one-woman show. Together

1st Radio Interview! Sharing SE!

Hello everyone!! In case you missed it - I did my very 

1st RADIO INTERVIEW yesterday!! Sharing SE!! God never ceases to amaze me. :) I'm feeling quite blessed right now... and extremely excited! I'd love it if you all would check it out!! Share it. Like it. Comment. Tell us what you think!! Your support means a lot to me. ♥ Thank you in advance!! Thank you, Eboni Nicole Afabu Founder and Fab U for the opportunity!! Simply click on the following link, to have a listen and show your support!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/urbanlasvegas/2012/11/24/a-fab-u-presnts-sisters-evolve-with-lacrea-bucknell#.UK8xptteQeY.facebook

SistersConnect & Spotlighting YOU! - One Night Only!!

SE Sisters Connect & Spotlighting YOU! Event   12/1/2012

SistersEVOLVE Fundraiser 

 Calling ALL women! ONE night only!

This is your chance to:

*  Connect with SISTERS in Christ city-wide!

*    Make REAL Christ-centered friendships!

*    Dynamic Fellowship! Wholesome FUN!

*   Exchange Purposeful Evolutionary Dialogue

Business Owners, Ministry Leaders, Community Organizers, Entrepreneurs,

Authors, Poets, and so on and so on…

This is your chance to share your passion:

*      A unique opportunity to shine in the spotlight!

*      Network with other professional Christian Women!

*     Take center stage to tell your sisters what you are doing and how they can reach you!

*     Reach hundreds of your Sisters in Christ / potential customers

*     Discover & Support what God is doing in the community

"With My Whole Heart"

I would like to introduce to you all, one of our newest features, here at SE. It is called "With My Whole Heart" - and I believe it is my new favorite. (smile)... As I introduce this to you, in this installment, the first of many to come - PLEASE - before you read and respond to the question I pose to you, FIRST click on the link which will take you to the note that explains EXACTLY what "With My Whole Heart" is all about - the purpose and how we will flow. Then, come back, search YOUR WHOLE HEART, and respond. ♥
Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/notes/sistersevolve/are-you-loving-god-with-your-whole-heart/438178156239190 - please note, you do NOT have to have a facebook account to read this note. Click on the link and it will take you to a page explaining "With My Whole Heart" in full detail.

  [1 Corinthians 6:19-20] - Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.

Q: SINGLES AND WIVES (that means everyone), ARE YOU HONORING GOD WITH YOUR BODY? - Yes or No?
... What do I mean? If SINGLE (which means unmarried, so you are either married or single - no grey area), are you sincerely striving to live a life of celibacy? Yes or No? ... WIVES, are you remaining faithful to your husband? Are you seeking to please your husband sexually? Maintaining a healthy sex-life within your marriage? Yes or No? EVERYONE, are you taking care of your body physically? Nutrition, Fitness, Exercise, Purity? Do you abuse your body (smoking, alcohol and drug abuse, over-eating)? Yes or No?

Is It - Or Isn't It - God's BEST for You?

My SISTERS,  I was in the grocery store this morning, and I witnessed a man and woman interacting. I could see that they were a couple. The way this man spoke to this woman hurt my heart - actually it did more than that, it frustrated me.
Why? Because she doesn't deserve to be treated the way she was being treated - no one does. This man had no respect for her. He showed her no love, affection, tenderness... She was being made to feel worthless. I know God has more for her... better for her...
And it hit me - if I felt that way, if seeing this woman in this situation weighed heavy on MY heart, imagine how much more-so it weighs on the heart of GOD, our Heavenly Father. He loves each of us SO MUCH. Sometimes we get ourselves into situations that are not for us... that God has not intended for us - and we stay there. 

It never occurs to us that GOD'S heart is aching because He knows that what He has for us is so much better... He knows it far exceeds anything we could think to ask or imagine... He knows... and He sees us enduring... and settling... for less. Think of it from a parental standpoint... how hard is it to see your child going in one direction, when you know that nothing awaits them there but heartache and pain? My SISTERS, I encourage you all, to seek God's BEST for your life - in every area. Don't settle. Don't cheat yourself or downplay yourself - you ARE worthy. You ARE a child of GOD. Don't let anyone treat you as less... Know your worth, in Jesus. ♥ Know that you come from a ROYAL blood line. God has MORE for you and He is calling you, urging you, perhaps even pleading with you, to open your eyes. See yourself as He sees you. Step out of the dark and into the LIGHT. Is your spirit being encouraged or depleted?

Save the Date! Sat. Dec 1st / 6-8pm

SE Sisters Connect & Spotlighting YOU! Event   12/1/2012

SistersEVOLVE Fundraiser 

 Calling ALL women! ONE night only!

This is your chance to:

*  Connect with SISTERS in Christ city-wide!

*    Make REAL Christ-centered friendships!

*    Dynamic Fellowship! Wholesome FUN!

*   Exchange Purposeful Evolutionary Dialogue

Business Owners, Ministry Leaders, Community Organizers, Entrepreneurs,

Authors, Poets, and so on and so on…

This is your chance to share your passion:

*      A unique opportunity to shine in the spotlight!

*      Network with other professional Christian Women!

*     Take center stage to tell your sisters what you are doing and how they can reach you!

*     Reach hundreds of your Sisters in Christ / potential customers

*     Discover & Support what God is doing in the community

Who: Every Christian Women in Las Vegas, NV!

When: Saturday December 1^st / 6-8:30p

Where:         TBA            

What: SpeedConnect! – Connect with your sisters in a matter of minutes! 

Something NEW. Something FRESH! Spotlighting You! – Giving you the 

spotlight! Your opportunity to take to the stage and share the gift, talent, 

and/or passion God has placed in your heart! Let your light shine.

Cost: only $15 in advance via paypal (if paid by Fri 11/23)  

       $20 at the door (CASH only)   

How to purchase ticket and submit payment:

www.paypal.com /click “buy” / enter our email address – admin@sistersevolve.com / provide your first and last name and email address as it will be your ticket to check in at the event!                                        

Vendor Space: only $50/booth (only $25 for certified members of sE)

Purpose: Connecting 50,000 Women in Christ by 2014! Christian Women, 

Becoming Better – Together! “Support the Vision” Fundraiser SistersEvolve  

Vision Statement: To become a sustainable world-wide ministry operating in the spirit of 

excellence that positively impacts women (spirit, soul, & body), changing & transforming lives, 

by connecting sisters in Christ & building Godly relationships; provoking spiritual growth and 

purposeful evolution, through word & deed.

* For More Info: Email us at admin@sistersevolve.com *

Call or Text us at 702-808-5537

{{NOVEMBER SE FUNDRAISER!}} $10, $20, or $30

We need YOUR help! Through the GRACE of God, so much has been accomplished over the past year in and through SE... Now please, pause for a moment and consider just how much MORE we could do, how many MORE lives we could reach, if ALL OF OUR MEMBERS/SUBSCRIBERS are moved to sow into our ministry! We are asking YOU for a gift of $10, $20, or $30 (but certainly aren’t limiting you to any amount). If you choose to donate $30, you will also become a certified member and receive a SE T-SHIRT (ladies only)! For our male supporters, you will receive a subscription to our quarterly newsletter, so we can keep you abreast of all that you are helping us to accomplish!

 How to Donate:

Visit PAYPAL

Click “buy” 

Enter donation amount

Enter our email address

admin@sistersevolve.com

- - - We have over 1700 people connected to SE… {{we are hoping and praying that at least 100 members will be willing & able to sow a $20 seed.}} We spend more than that in a fast food restaurant drive-thru, a night at the movies, a baseball game, etc ... and HERE we are talking about reaching and teaching women for Jesus Christ. We are talking about sharing His light with women all over the world, who otherwise may never be reached... we are talking about so much more than a movie or a burger!! Many of you may only know SE as our online presence - and if that is the case, I encourage you to explore our website and learn just how much MORE we are than our online presence. I thank God for our web ministry, but my sisters, it is our mission to reach women and young girls on a much broader spectrum!! We have LOCAL efforts in Las Vegas, NV... We are working on so much behind the scenes. It is imperative that we obtain Non-Profit Certification ASAP and that will cost us between $500-$1000 (with legal consultation). We will soon be launching our SE "Heart-to-Heart" Academy in Las Vegas, NV for girls/young ladies, ages 12-20. This will be a 52-week program, which will transform the lives of the young girls who are able to participate in it! We are here to replace the negative images and cycles of women, with positive ones. Creating NEW cycles in Christ! This is only the beginning. These Heart-to-Heart Academies will have campuses all over the world! This is HIS vision for SE!! We are starting in Vegas, but it won't stop here! God is moving!!! He has placed books within us (which we are working towards writing and publishing), a prayer line, Apps for I-phones and Android, a Bible drive to get His word in the hands of victims of sex-trafficking... There is SO much that God has called us to do! And it starts right here, with EACH of us! Our goal is to connect 50,000 women in Christ in the next TWO years!! Together, through the grace of God, WE CAN DO IT!! Above and beyond all that we can even think or imagine!!! <<< Those are God's words, not mine! *smile*
Together - Everyone - Achieves - More

Our invitation to you,

AreYOU in the 4-6% or the 94-96%?

Last night, I attended Bible Study at a local church. Let's call it Church X. There were approx 50 people in attendance. Now this church holds THREE jam-packed services on Sundays, with probably no fewer than 250-400 people per service. So on any given Sunday, approx 750-1200 people attend service at Church X. Yet on Wednesday evening, there were less than 50 people in attendance. This means only between 4-6% of the congregation attends Bible Study. So 94-96% of the congregation is only attending ONE service/week. Now this is not specific to this church only - I have witnessed this phenomenon at other churches - pretty much EVERY church I have ever attended/visited. In fact, I'd be willing to go out on a limb and say this is the norm. The thing is, I can't help but wonder WHY.

"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching" Hebrews 10:24-25

I remember the year I dedicated my life to Christ and professed Him as my Lord and Savior. I too, "began" (remember this word) by attending Sunday Service ONLY... That was short-lived! I couldn't get enough of His word. I couldn't get enough of being in His presence. I quickly began attending two, sometimes all three services on Sundays... then shortly after that, I realized there was also a weekly service on Thursdays... It piqued my curiosity. I attended Bible Study the following Thursday... and my Sisters, I was HOOKED!!! I couldn't believe I had been missing out all that time! To me, it only took that one Bible Study to realize that was where the MEAT AND POTATOES was served! :) This is where the GROWTH and LEARNING occurred. Even then I couldn't understand how/why so few people were in attendance. From that moment on, I have been a regular at Bible Study, or Bible Immersion as it is known at Berean Christian Fellowship. There is so much learning and teaching that takes place then, that it's come to a point where, when I invite people to visit my church I am more likely to invite them to attend Bible Study, than I am Sunday Service!

Why? Because to me, Sunday is more-so focused around Praise & Worship. Which is GREAT. If you know me, you know I LOVE praise & worship. But just as much as I love to worship, I love to LEARN the word of God. We cannot apply that which we do not KNOW. God's word tells us to write His word on our heart's that we might not sin against Him. If you feel like you are coming up short in your walk with Christ, could it be that you do not have enough of His word written on your heart? Weeknight services are about digging deep in the Word of God. There is more time allotted to studying His word. (**Sidenote - this is assuming you are in a bible-teaching church. If you are attending services and rarely find yourself opening, or even BRINGING your bible, you may want to consult with God and find out if you are in the right place! You want to be in a place that feeds your spirit - that teaches you the BIBLE. You want to be in a place that pulls and challenges your faith to grow - to mature spiritually. This brings to mind a past writing I did on Choosing Your Church Home - "Who Chose Your Church Home? You, Him, or Them?") It is usually

SistersCONNECT! - "One Scripture?"

Q: If you could only share ONE verse (or ONE selection of verses, for instance Romans 8:28-20), with someone who is not saved (does not know Jesus as their Lord & Savior) - what would it be?? 
 {PS - I really cannot wait to hear your responses. ♥ Please COMMENT below!} 

THERE ARE NO WRONG ANSWERS. The purpose of SistersCONNECT! is to continue to develop our Godly connections, connect and relate to one another, learn and grow, and facilitate an avenue for healing, through discussion and prayer.
There will be sporadic polls/questions presented, which will vary and cover a WIDE range of topics, from the simple fun things in life (favorite book, dream vacation spot, etc) ... to the deep core issues of life (goals, fears, passions, struggles, ambitions, etc). I encourage you all to participate - the more participation, the better. Let's be as transparent and honest as possible. We are stepping out, in faith. We are growing, in Christ, together. We ALL have a story to tell, and someone is sure to be blessed by yours.

SE Reach! *This Saturday* - Operation Hope!

HOMELESSNESS is REAL in Las Vegas. YOU can help.

Throughout the gospels, Jesus teaches us that in order to be loved, we are to love; in order to be served, we are to serve; in order to be encouraged, we are to encourage; and thus in order to have hope, we are to provide hope to others. 

Las Vegas - Join us at 8am on Oct. 20th!! And the 3rd Saturday of EVERY month, at the Champion Center, as we partner with OPERATION HOPE in serving the needs of the homeless community of Las Vegas, NV. 

[[ 3900 E. Bonanza Road ]] Near Bonanza & Pecos // 8am - 12pm // THIS SATURDAY and every 3rd Saturday of the month.

Operation Hope: For over 20 years, The Champion Center has been serving the needs of the homeless community of Las Vegas through its Operation Hope Ministry, under the direction of Sam and Cynthia Chagoi.

- - - As volunteers, we will help to prepare and serve food, clothing, toiletries and blankets. - - -

NOTE: We will be outdoors. Dress for the weather. Please bring/wear sunscreen! Dress comfortably! Children ages 10+ are WELCOME to volunteer, with a parent present! Perfect opportunity to serve as a FAMILY! SE Sisters, you are welcome to extend this invitation to serve, to your friends and family! This is not a small operation - the MORE help, the better!

ANOTHER WAY TO BE A BLESSING: Donate! We are in need of BLANKETS, toiletries, AND gently-used women's, men's, and children's clothing. **WE need BLANKETS!** The fall/winter season is approaching. Please be a blessing. DONATE A BLANKET today! We also encourage you to take a look in your closet! Anything you have not worn in the last 6 months, consider blessing someone less fortunate than yourself. Every little bit helps. You are impacting the lives of hundreds, in Jesus' name. Thank you. ♥ Together Everyone Achieves More!! To God be the glory!! ...
If you will be serving with us, please bring your donations on Saturday. If you would like to donate, but will not be in attendance on Saturday, please let us know and we will make an effort to pick the donations up!!

  *3 very real ways to BE A BLESSING *

 >>Please, if you can't do ALL 3, do at least one.*<<

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

My dear Sisters, domestic violence is a very serious issue. One that affects us all - whether directly or indirectly. The purpose of this discussion is to bring an awareness and an outlet for us to share. Know that there are people that although we've never met, sincerely love you. There are people, myself included, that CARE about you. I pray that anyone reading this today, who is involved in an abusive relationship would consider leaving and/or seeking help. You are a daughter of God. I do not believe it to EVER be His will for your life and the lives of your children to live in harm's way. We have to realize how precious we are in the eyes of God. We have to put our children first; they need you, alive and well. To the MEN reading this, my brothers, I care about YOU as well. Hurt people, hurt people. If you are in a relationship in which you feel you have lost control - love the one you love enough to walk away - get help, and if it is meant to be, one day you can return to the relationship and BE a blessing to the woman you love. There is no shame in seeking help. It takes courage and it is admirable. If you or anyone you know has ever experienced an abusive situation, and have a story/testimony to share, anything that you feel would help another, who may be in the same place you once were, please share. You can comment below. What you have to say, just might save a life. As well, here at SistersEVOLVE we believe in the power in prayer. Please feel free to share the prayers of your heart as comments below!

WATCH & SHARE THIS VIDEO - MEN & WOMEN!
Statistics state 1 in 3 women is a victim of domestic violence... if 1 in 3 women are victims of domestic violence, then that means we are ALL impacted by it. Let's make it real to you. We have 1655 members in our Facebook Group. Let's do the math. At 1-in-3 odds...  546! of our members could have been victims of domestic violence at some point in their lives, if not right now... These women are our mothers, daughters, nieces, sisters, friends, co-workers, classmates, etc. and WE CAN NOT BRUSH THIS UNDER THE RUG. Please, I urge ALL of you to take 1 minute of your day - and watch this video clip - and then, to SHARE it. Also, if YOU or someone YOU know is involved in a violent relationship right now, please reach out, it can mean the difference between LIFE or death. {{PLEASE WATCH & SHARE}} - Powerful video!!

Domestic Violence Awareness month. ♥ Be the change you want to see! http://youtu.be/c7U__fvlf58

{Danger Assessment Survey} The following info and assessment were taken from www.joinonelove.org. This assessment can be taken on behalf of yourself OR a friend/family member. Everyone deserves to be safe and healthy in their relationship, including when a relationship ends. Sometimes it can be hard to determine whether you're experiencing the typical ups and downs of relationship stress and conflict, or whether you're experiencing an abusive relationship that puts you at risk of deadly violence. This app is designed to inform you of your risk of being killed by an abusive partner or ex-partner.
http://www.joinonelove.org/library/resources/onelovelite/index.html

If YOU or someone YOU know is in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) or your local domestic violence center to talk with someone about it. Reach out and discuss your concerns and questions. It can mean the difference between LIFE & death.

Let's be informed - the following info was taken from:   http://www.thehotline.org/get-educated/what-is-domestic-violence/

What is Domestic Violence?

LET US PRAY - For Our Children

Dear God, as our children are embarking on yet another day, week, month, and year of new experiences, learning, challenges, and growth, we would like to take this moment to [thank you]. Thank you for entrusting your most precious gifts (our children) - to us. God, I ask that you would bless us (parents) with wisdom. Help us to be mothers and fathers who sow wisdom into our children. Help us to lead by example. Let us not only be hearers ourselves, but doers of your word. Teach us to LOVE our sons & daughters with Your perfect love - patient and kind. Help us to be firm yet forgiving. Forgiving of our children when they make mistakes and/or bad decisions... Lord God, and help us to FORGIVE OURSELVES when we fall short.

Renew and refresh our spirits daily. Lord, help us to express to our children just how precious they truly are to us. Help us to maintain balance in our lives. Lord, bless our relationships with our children. Embed in their hearts that we are their safe haven. We know that school/life can be harder for some than for others, Lord, let our children never feel alone or hopeless, let their always be an open line of communication between us and our children. Help us to remain aware of what takes place in our children's lives. Lord, let not their hearts be heavy. As they face challenges, disappointments, and adversity, help them stand strong, in you. Let them know that in You they can do ALL things. 

"Mommy, please teach me His ways."

-{SE Mothers, Moms, Mommies!}-  I have been meaning to write to you for a while. You and your children, have been on my heart over the last few weeks. I want to ask you all a question. It is a question my dear Pastor Deborah Dukes, posed to me years ago (to the congregation really, but I applied it personally)... a question that truly changed MY life and my daughter's life... I pray that you all will apply this question personally as well, and truly search your own heart.
The Bible instructs us very clearly, what our role as a parent is to be. There are a plethora of scripture; I will share two:
[Deuteronomy 6:6-9] And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.  You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes.  You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.
[Deuteronomy 4:9]  “Only take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and your children’s children—"

THE QUESTION IS THIS: How have you/do you actively play a role in cultivating your child's faith? Is the ONLY time they see you in prayer, reading your bible, in praise, or worship on SUNDAY during service? Does your LIFE example correspond with the Word and lessons you endeavor to instill upon them? Do you realize your ACTIONS speak volumes louder than your WORDS? Do you pray as a family? Do you read your bibles together? Practice memory verses? Do devotionals together?

What are you actively doing, as a (Christian) mother, to help grow your child's faith?

Now please know this -