2009 Really IZ my year to SHINE!

The Creator has been speaking to yelling at me through some key folks since I was sent from DC on this quest here in NY. This Brother Andrew Morrison grabbed my attention three years ago at a seminar he offered at my NYC Home Church. Since The Creator brought Andrew into my life I have been stepping more & more into my light!

Thanx Andrew for all of your help, support & for mentioning me in this 11th Episode of your 16 Week Challenge Reality Show:


One of the best parts of Andrew's 16 Week Challenge reality show is his ability to bring people together! It's not too late to participate in more episodes while they are live. It's my year to shine - it can be yours, too!
Click on the link below & enjoy the connections!
www.16weekchallenge.com

I am praying for the Pastor I so deeply respect...

I'm not generally a politically outspoken blogger. But, for the life of me, I don't understand why the disrespect that Sen. Clinton spewed about Dr. M. L. King, Jr.'s "Dream" being a fantasy (along with her many other "faux pas") was not addressed. I'm not totally naive about politics and I know many are supporting HC because of her connections which will actually get some things done. Also, these supporters of these candidates make good business sense: Oprah supporting Obama: Illinois Senator & Pastor Butts supporting Clinton: NY Senator. So, I guess more than naive - I'm a political pessimist. All I know is whoEVER is in "da Big House" I'll continue to survive and thrive as my ancestors have ingrained in me.

Handle Your Business - with a few of these helpful tips:-)

No, I'm not on Andrew Morrison's payroll - but this Brother has helped open my eyes & the least I can do is promote him whenever possible. He speaks quickly - but as he says he's "from Brooklyn, so what do you expect." Enjoy the tips he shares for improving your business!

Question to the Faithful...

Now, I admit I am new to this Closer Walk with Thee...but, I'm trying to be faithful. I'm doing all that I know.

I'm a believer, but As a WoMAN, I continue to be a bit perplexed by the Bible's male dominance...especially when it comes to mating.

YES, I continue to believe in soulmates and will do so until death drags me from this earthly realm. But, I recall a discussion for our Singles' Ministry lead by a single & FOiNE former assistant pastor to our church regarding abstinence and the single, Christian adult. Despite my frustration with his frustration, the session makes me laugh every time I recall the young pastor's utter lack of "control". I guess he thought his predominantly female congregates would sit silently and listen to his prepared sermon with his prescribed scriptures for all that ails us. Well, back in Biblical times the percentages of straight, eligible men and women were not skewed as they are now and we tossed a variety of questions his way to let him know that. I laughingly recall the young pastor's last words for that session before the closing prayer: "Looks like we need another session. These questions need to be addressed to Pastor Butts (our head Pastor:-)."

So, I bring the question to you: Biblically, Women are created FOR men (yes, that's a HUGE generalization - don't get hung up on that). But, it seems there's been a glitch in the matrix and there are "too many of us straight women". What to do with us "surplus" women? Even if many of us choose to cross cultural boundaries there are so many women! Is the multiple wife arrangement our only alternative?

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Just interested in your thoughts....

P.S. This is my 100th post on the Intimate Side:-)

If in need of a Good Sermon

Just want to share this resource. If you need a good word or sermon to help you through the day, please check out the Abyssinian Baptist Church website, where sermons are available for your listening pleasure. Click the link below:

Abyssinian Baptist Church

Note: The amazing Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie was the guest pastor for 54th Women's Day sermon - Beyond Our Control.

Enjoy!
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