Triumph With Power

"The cross is the victory, the resurrection is the triumph... The resurrection is the public display of the victory, the triumph of the Crucified One."

The Power of The Resurrection

So how do you relate to the resurrection? How does it affect you? As a myth? As a story that is part of our culture? Or as the truth which affects the whole of your life?

Experience resurrection of some dead situations in your life through prayer.



We serve the risen and triumphant and living Lord of Glory!  May God help us all to do so with our lives as well as our lips, to the glory of our risen Lord. 

Join The SISTAHS Ministry International for the Monday Morning, 15-Minute, PRAYER BLAST at 7am (EST):

Dial-In Number:(218) 862-1115 | Conference ID: 45895#

Telephone PLAYBACK:  (218) 936-1005 | Conference ID: 45895#

ONLINE Playback:  www.BlogTalkRadio.com/TheSISTAHSMinistry

The Power of Starting a New History

"Our old history ends with the cross; our new history begins with the resurrection."

Speaking With Power and Purpose

"Christ has not only spoken TO us by His life but has also spoken FOR us by His death."

Getting Into Shape... The Power of Exercise!

What's good for our hearts and waistlines also appears to be good for our minds.

 

Q: What is the relationship between physical and mental fitness? Does exercise enhance our brain power?

A: Mounting scientific evidence on the effects of exercise suggests that what's good for our hearts and waistlines also is good for our minds.

"Exercise in many ways optimizes your brain to learn," says Dr. John Ratey, a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School in Boston who's at work on a book about exercise and the brain.

Exercise improves circulation throughout the body, including the brain, Ratey explains.  Exercise also boosts metabolism, decreases stress and improves mood and attention, all of which help the brain perform better, he says.

"The brain cells actually become more resilient and more pliable and are more ready to link up," he says. It's this linking up that allows us to retain new information.

Excerpt from "Boost Your Brain Power With Exercise"  http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17050486/ns/health-fitness/

Sweat in style:  http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/42358935#42358935

The Power of Praise Before the Cross

The Easter season is a time calling for praise and rejoicing.

On Palm Sunday, excited followers shouted hosannas and cut down branches and flung them to make a royal path for the king. Consider this outpouring of PRAISE!

Many times, we do not praise God as we should, either within or outside the walls of the church; and surely His blessings extend beyond the walls.



Can there be much witness from a heart that feels no need to join with others in praise and song to God?

Imagine a funeral home tape of Amazing Grace played at half speed! Well, sometimes the people seem to be in a funeral mood and sing in the same way! Praise should be JOYFUL.

Let our praise have a foundation deeper than the fortunes of the moment.  Let us say, "Though the foundations of my life be shaken, though ten thousand devils encircle me, though I come to the Lord's house exhausted from temptation and sin, my heart is still lifted up; and my voice should be lifted up, by the thought of God's eternal love for us in Christ."  So we shall still be praising God, not for, but in the midst of, our troubles.

Join us in an expression of praise through prayer on Monday at 7am (EST) for the 15-Minute Prayer Blast!

Dial-In Number: (218) 862-1115
Conference ID: 45895#

Prayer Blast PLAYBACK:  (218) 936-1005 | Conference ID: 45895#

Prayer Blast ONLINE PLAYBACK:  www.BlogTalkRadio.com/TheSISTAHSMinistry

Time That Has Purpose

The Power of the Anointing of Purpose

"The Price I Paid For This Anointing" is a bold, transparent and powerful memoir of a woman who continues to inspire women and men around the world through sharing her testimony of overcoming domestic violence, homelessness, tragedies, challenges of depression and finally, a miraculous healing.  Dr. Blount's uplifting testimony illustrates how fighting the good fight of faith is overcome through God's mercy and grace which guided her through her challenging life experiences. 

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Powerful Goals

Possibilities Are Powerful

Welcoming the Power of Change

Passionate Purpose

The Power of Change and Redeveloping Purpose

When it seems that everytime you have something bad happen in your life have you questioned the Lord and His incredible love for you?  “Why God, why?” you may ask.  “Why would you do this to me?” And “How could this possibly be good?” may run through your mind.  Everytime though, the change that may be feared so much and that you may rebuke the Lord for, might just be for the better and it's possible you could learn something about yourself, your faith, your love for others and/or your selfishness within. 

The truth is, without the hardship and struggle, there wouldn't be defining moments, or accomplishments.  There wouldn't be thankfulness for blessings and there would be no value of our Lord and His eternal love and commitment.  There would be no need to draw close to our Lord, as He wants.  There would be no guidance for a path to walk, because there would be no consequence, nor reason to change.

Change is inevitable.  God changes us and our surroundings for reasons only He knows but through it all, He never abandons us.  Only the Lord has the power to reverse events and He knows us more intimately than anyone.  The why is not always for us to know; What we do about it is.

As you walk in the season of change and in the power and purpose of change,
join The SISTAHS Ministry for the 15-Minute Power and Purpose Prayer Blast
on Mondays at 7am (EST): 

Dial:  (218) 862-1115 | Conference ID 45895#
(The playback from the last recorded Prayer Blast is available on the sidebar to the right!)

Encouraging and Increasing Faith

In Coffee with God, Melisa A. Smith skillfully combines devotional writings and letters that will encourage and teach readers important lessons that can be applied to anyone's life. This book helps readers learn that they must rely on God and allow Him to help them in the various storms and trials of life. Smith believes that spending time with God on a daily basis can be as simple as a person sharing their coffee time with Him.

Through the pages of Coffee with God, Smith addresses issues such as fear, weariness, relationships, and purposeful living. This book, which is the first in a series of writings, encourages individuals to begin an intimate relationship with God.



 
In 'Cause God Promised, Melisa Smith presents a wonderfully written short story about trials and victories that people oftentimes experience while waiting on the fulfillment of God's promises. Smith's story follows the life of Alex Johnson from childhood to adulthood, a failed marriage to a cocaine addict and the near loss of her daughter, to finally learning to trust God and then receiving her promise. Throughout this journey, Alex learns that what God says He will do will certainly come to pass in time.

'Cause God Promised will build faith and determination in readers who are striving to press towards the manifestation of God’s promise for their lives.

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 Melisa began writing books and plays as a young child and recognized her connection with a loving and patient God very early in life. She created and published quarterly newsletters for the Texas Youth Commission (Mart campus) and Texas Association of Community Development Corporations.  Over the years she has written for state agencies and nonprofit organizations.  She speaks as an expert in the areas of grant writing, nonprofit start up, juvenile justice, and most importantly, God’s Word.  She is co-owner of Smith & Dunn LLC Creative Writing and Publishing, a Christianity writer for Examiner.com, Executive Director of Open Hearts Open Hands Ministries Inc. and volunteers with Epiphany Youth Prison Ministry. She believes the entire Bible and puts forth great effort to live it and to help others do the same.  A native of Beaumont, TX she currently resides in the Houston, TX area.

For more information about Melisa Smith, visit: http://www.smithndunnllc.com/

 

 

The Power of Being Unique

I have a unique and special contribution to make, enjoy a great sense of purpose in my life and have a inspiring mission to fulfill.

The Power of Focus

My faith and purpose are continuously focused on my life mission and are steadfast and strong.

The Power of Joy in Purpose

As I live my true purpose, joy and contentment fill my life and all my actions are in perfect harmony with my purpose.

The Power of Value

I ensure that there is purpose and value in each day of my life and  honour my vision and purpose through the completion of my goals. 

The Power of Clarity

Every day I further my life’s work, and understand my purpose with greater clarity.

Friday's Regaining the Power of the Dollar

There is a Big Difference Between Being Frugal and Cheap

When it comes to money, you could say that I’m a Frugalista. You may be asking, what in the world is a frugalista? A frugalista is a very frugal person.

And let me be clear in saying that there’s a big difference between being frugal and cheap.



Being frugal does not mean that you are a cheapskate. It just means you are more conscious in how you spend your money.

Find out more at the Faith & Finances Business Networking Breakfast and Credit Repair Workshop on Saturday, March 26th ~ Register online, http://www.powerandpurpose2011.eventbrite.com/


Excerpt from http://gainmoneycontrol.com/blog/