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Just finished up another powerful prayer call with my sisters in Christ. If you didn't know we host it every Thursday at 5pm EST. Our topic tonight was on "Weaknesses". Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best [...]
So ever since the great news and success of the Promise Ceremony, I've felt like I've been rushing. Rushing to stay busy and keep the momentum of everything going. But my body, on the other hand, has been like "Nah, Shantel. You need to slow down and rest." For everything there is a season, and [...]
Hey there! A few Tuesdays ago, instead of hosting the prayer call via phone, I decided to livestream it on Facebook! It was an awesome segment. There are so many wonderful things that happen when we wait on God’s timing. Here is a recap from our segment. Wait on the Lord and be of good [...]
I was sitting there during my planning period with worship music blasting in the teacher's lounge. Go Elevation Worship! As another teacher entered, I considered turning the music down. I thought to myself that she might not have wanted to hear it. But then the thought came to my heart, “What good is the gospel if [...]
Pull out the streamers! Toss the confetti! There’s a party going on. Shantel’s on the single train! Finally free. Have I always felt this liberated? Have I always been this joyous? Absolutely not. But now is a wonderful occasion and I‘ll share why. Not too long ago, I had been up crying. Crying and worrying [...]
“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise.” Psalm 100:4 As the seasons change, I am reminded of the beauty of fall. The leaves have turned this beautiful, auburn color with golden hues and hints of green. Even the air has felt more crisp and inviting. Tis the season of thanksgiving. [...]
This past week my main focus has been on being love. Not focusing only on myself but meditating on others and their needs. being 1a: the quality or state of having existence b(1): something that is conceivable and hence capable of existing (2): something that actually exists (3): the totality of existing things c: conscious existence :life To be or [...]
What if I told you that life is about you? Would you believe me? What if I told you that you have purpose and a dynamic influence in the world? On tonight’s call we focused on the following main topics: All of life’s problems and situations have a root. Your soul is hungry. Be mindful [...]
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be filled. - Matthew 5:6 KJV There I was again, scrolling through my phone; looking at his contact. I had just come home from work. Tired, relaxed, and feeling a little lonely. I would call here and there but this day was different. [...]
So many of us have asked the following question with earnest intent: What is love? We wonder what does it feel like? How does it smell? Like small children, we wonder where we can find it. Regardless of race, religion, or view these questions circulate in and around. Like sojourners we search for the definition [...]
Life to Your Soul 