Bold Women of Faith

BOL D WOMEN OF FAI T H SEPTEM BER I SSUE M A GA Z I NE

DI V ORCED? WHA T YOU NEED TO K NOW

CHRI STI A NS & SOCI A L M EDI A M EET CA LI FORNI A 'S BEST SELLI NG A UTHORS

DR. M EDI NA PULLI NGS

PUBLISHER DIANE WINBUSH

EDITORS VANDANA BAHALLA SOL GONZALEZ TASHER

BISHOP ORRIN & PASTOR M EDINA PULLINGS

Dr. Medina Pulling is an international conference speaker, Pastor, preacher, wife, mother, mentor, entrepreneur, television host, fashion designer, song-writer and teacher whose life is reaching many around the world.

Having matriculated at John Jay College, Bethel Bible Institute, and F.I. Christian University obtaining a Bachelors in Christian Education, Masters in Biblical Counseling, a Doctorate in Ministry and a Doctorate of Divinity; Dr. Medina is not only a voice to the kingdom of God, but a voice to the socioeconomic systems of the world.

Medina Pullings Dr. Medina along with her husband, Bishop Pullings are the co-founders of United Nations Church International; one church in multiple locations.

Most recently Dr. Medina accepted her God given mandate as Senior Pastor of United Nations Church of Richmond, VA and shares the co-pastorate of United Nations Church of Charlotte, NC. Included in this sphere of influence as a national voice is the international television broadcast ?Faith Charge Now?; appearances as a frequent host on TBN?s Praise the Lord program, and as a guest on multiple Christian television networks such as Daystar, The Church Channel, & The Word Network.

Her impact on the kingdom of God has favored her to grace the cover of Gospel Today Magazine, Epitome Magazine, and Ladies First Magazine.

As the CEO of Medina Pullings Ministries and frequently affectionately referred to as ?Jesus Girl?, she has established such ministries as The Princess club; an organization focused on mentoring young girls. The epitome of maximized potential she has reproduced her grace, poise, and style as a fashion designer into the ?Jesus Girl clothing line & accessories?, and opened the successful ?Style & Grace Boutique?.

M EDINA

TASHER

TIME TO PUT YOURSELF FIRST...

Time to kick them off the pedestal; your ex doesn?t deserve to be there YOU do! Take time and really think about it then answer a few questions for me. Was your ex a wonderful precious person that put you and your relationship above everything else? Probably not and most likely there were many other flaws in this broken relationship. If they were everything your memory is building them up to be you would still be together. Wouldn?t they have been smart enough not to let you go? That fact alone should show you your ex-partner is not the sharpest tool in the shed! Many times people are just simply afraid of being alone and settle for a partner that is not fulfilling. Rather than, accept the reality that they may have just settled in their last relationship, people will choose to only remember the good the ex-partner did and not the type of person they really are. If you have a pair of ?rose colored glasses? on, now is the time to take them off.

Have you ever thought to yourself ?OH my goodness, how did this happen, how did I get here?? Even if you were the one that initiated the divorce you still need time to heal. There will still be times when you feel alone. Realize that the lonely feelings won?t last forever, unless you let them. Take a moment and really think about it, you probably were alone before they physically left, and now you?re dealing with the reality of life without them.

In some ways, it might be a relief. No more walking on egg shells. You get the bed all to yourself, and all the blankets to boot! It?s ok to be you and do the things you like. This is a major life change; time is your friend now. If you process your feelings, time will help heal your wounds. Give yourself permission to accept this transitional period. It really will get better so for your first step start enjoying all the things you no longer have to share!

No question looking for love after 5, 10 or 20 years of marriage can be very stressful. Face the facts we look older even if we don?t feel it, and we all have baggage. The idea of emailing, texting, going on dates and facing possible further rejection, is frightening. So much has changed since the last time you were in the looking for someone dating world.

For many the Internet wasn?t even a source for meeting people back in the day. You must embrace this new technology it is here to stay! There is another bonus to learning this new way of dating. It is proven you are exercising your brain when you learn a new task.

So get out there and work that gray matter! There ARE other people just like you out there: they have histories, they have sensitivities, they are lonely they want someone to love, and they want to be loved by someone. The trick is how to find them, be smart about how you look and not pick someone who is just like your ex. Do you really want a carbon copy of a relationship you know doesn?t work?

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NETREIA

After living a life of hearty laughs hidden behind gapped teeth, and disappointments, I have come to grips that people like myself are meant for extraordinary things and I Dr. Netreia Carroll is a woman that must understand that I will never fit wears many hats. As founder of into the concept of normality. It is Affordable Publishing in addition to okay to break society and culturally several other non-profit and for-profit set rules and be diverse. That is my businesses, she is an author of many books in her own right. Her assistance statuette, unique in Christ. I wonder how much easier life would be if with this company has proven to be ordinary was enough and ?fitting in? invaluable. was an option. Understanding the Read what she has to say? reason why I exist I have learned it?s ?For the longest time I wanted to share more than occupying space. I have a my life experiences, hurts, pains, and space that is designed only for me to joys that shaped my being. This is a true fit in. With this thought in mind, we statement of change. I am an artist should remind ourselves daily that exploring the world and when I am not being who we are is everything to acting, singing, creating, or sharing the our purpose. The amazing feeling of Love of Jesus with others, I am being one in a million, of knowing no refashioning my spiritual DNA in order one out there is quite like me, can do to become better. Better with my it like I do, or see what I see, give me words, thoughts, interpretation of all the reasons to celebrate the life...a better servant, me. As Hamlet essence of my true womanhood. once said, ?? there is much music in this Breaking the rules, fighting, and little organ and I must play it though I being angry with one another is easy. am no pipe.?

Hearing the criticism is difficult.

Look around, we are all essentially equivalent: we all want to be loved. The residency of love can only reside comfortably within us only if its trueness derives from the only true loving source, Jesus. The Power of His love defines us all, even me.

Today I rediscover myself. Tomorrow and each day after, I will revisit the thought of me again. I expose some of myself to you. Every word written removes another layer of dead skin and concealed esteems. Lives lost, bickering, and killing offends me. Can we get over together? Can we walk in the dreams of Martin Luther King? Can we love others more than ourselves? Become assured in who you are. We are designed from the character of The Most High.

My assurance of my identity can be easily mistaken for bragging or as appearing to be ?all that?, when truthfully I am all nothing that makes me something. Jesus said, ?The first shall be last and the last shall be first.? I write to share with the world, thin-skinned moments. In every word, my soul listens and my heart speaks.

The Truths in my writings has given unknown colors to my life. Colors created by God that others must see. The intensity of His color rays has corrected the world?s vision of me. Today I live free. Today, I honor every trial and tribulation. Yes, they hurt.

The motivations behind my writings are to challenge you and your thinking, your efforts, your desires to become a better you. Seek and find you and once you have unearthed your reason for existing, share it with the world.

Your existence plays a great part in my destiny? a little more inspiration and a little more? uniqueness. Just Dare to be you or should I ask, ?Who are You??

Netreia D Carroll Pastor, Servant, and Friend for 22 years. ?I Am The Kings Daughter.?

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a certified relationship expert that loves to blog about ?heart? matters.

I give practical and non-practical solutions of getting through this journey called life. I will blog about dating and relationships. My viewpoint consists of current events, historical facts and much more.

I help break the systemic barriers to obtaining love and a healthy relationship.

I usually give details on past experiences and current solutions that can help with the healing process. These processes can change the outcome for the better. Roz Roberts is a blogger that specialize in matchmaking and relationship consulting. She helps break the systemic barriers to obtaining love and a healthy relationship.

Roz is a motivational speaker positively impacting others. With a background in the Military, Leadership Training, Human Resources and the Entertainment Industry, Roz has a heavy arsenal of skills and experience to help others to live their best lives, despite the many challenges life can bring. Taking a practical and compassionate approach, Roz will guide you to uncover the true beauty of your unique self, help you to bounce back from any setback.

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JAIRROD Jairrod A Burch was born in 1979 in the city of Canton, Ohio. Growing up he knew there was a great call on his life to help others reach their destiny no matter what situation surrounded them.

Jairrod at the age of 15 years old accepted the call on his life to impact those around him and abroad through the gift of speaking.

He started on stages, pulpits, and anywhere across the country where doors of opportunity opened to him at to speak life into those who would listen.

It was a God given gift to speak, so he felt an obligation and responsibility to give his time, talents and passion back in a way that would aid others in discovering their purpose in life. ?When your vision is bigger than you that?s when you know it?s your destiny?!

Jairrod has been traveling the country for over 15 years reaching, teaching and impacting the lives of many by showing others both young and old that your true worth is in your DNA not just your ability to perform a task.

Inspired by his own life?s struggles, trials and challenges Jairrod has been relentless in his quest to push, pull and propel others to rediscover and redefine their self- value.

Value on Purpose is people realizing that they are valuable because that?s how we were originally designed. It?s not in our abilities or our talents but it?s in who we simply are.

Valuable on purpose, with a purpose.

He is the CEO and founder of Value on Purpose with Jairrod A Burch, a global voice that is emerging throughout this generation.

He is the founder of the ?Value Academy? here in the Greater City of Indianapolis, In, which promotes healthy self awareness while discovering the power of knowing that mistakes do not have to become your final destination.

He is an Author/ Consultant/ Focusational Public Speaker/ Value Life Coach & Radio Personality.

Most importantly he is willing to make a difference by reaching out to those that seem to be the most forgotten.

That?s true IMPACT!!!

-Jairrod A. Burch-

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We?re bringing value back into the lives of many one experience at a time. -JAB

As a Christian; what is your purpose for having a social media account?

What are you looking to achieve? What are your motives?

I registered for social media platforms in 2014. My sole purpose was to market for businesses. I was ?gr een? to these platforms and there are some things which I am still learning today. My main objective was to remain focus on the purpose why I joined these social media tools.

I was finding friends and mixing friends with Christians and it was just a mess. I had to learn how to separate the two entities by creating two separate accounts.

If you are doing business on social media as a Christian; the last thing a business owner wants to see is Biblical quotes. You must make sure that you are targeting the right audience while on social media.

All of my platforms have two accounts. One for business and one for Christian feed. I know that some of you are going to say;?I?m not ashamed of God on social media.? Great! And neither am I. I just want the right audience to get most of their perception of our business in the correct categories. I have had some wanting to be friends on both social and Christian accounts.

But I wanted this to be their discretion, not mine. We cannot force anyone to come to Christ over the media. We can post what is in our hearts.

Knowing what each platform consist of can help you to maintain a healthy media forum. Many times we as Christians aren?t aware of how we can grow or how we can become stifled.

Now this one will surely get us. Our conducts are very important while we are in public view. Why? We never know whom is watching or observing us through our posts and feeds.

This is why I don?t except everyone?s friend request. This is very important because we don?t want all types of spirits within our Spirit. God desires for us to guard our hearts and souls. This includes whom we allow to get into our circle.

Too many times there are Christians and Clergy on social platforms that are allowing their character to be revealed and uncovered as non Christians.

Christians aren?t to socialize as the world because we belong to God. Jesus taught us to be ?Holy for I am Holy? (Leviticus 20:7).

Now this is another one which will jump out at some of you. We are aware that everyone whom has certain pages and banners isn?t actually clergy.

We must be aware of the devil?s devices as well. God will point out who belongs to Him and who doesn?t.

There are too many Christians and clergy?s whom are badgering and debating on social platforms. This ought not to be so.

I was previously on one platform and it had over 20,000 people connected within this network. But the administrator of the group was allowing non Christians and non clergy to join and participate.

The network stated it was for Clergy and Christians. I know that some of those guys were not saved and not Christians.

Their responses were that of an atheist at times and the scriptures were far-fetched of how they interpreted them.

It was a head ache. They argued constantly on the network. There were many denominations within the group, which caused a huge bottle-neck.

A few times my own flesh rose up and began rebuking them. God advised me to drop the group and let it go.

This is the devils?strategy. He desires to get the Christian man all worked up with the worldly people. Then afterwards, others will not be able to tell the difference between the flesh and the Christian. If our sole purpose to be on social media is to spread the Gospel; then we need to do just that. God can speak when and wherever He needs His voice to be heard.

For example: If I post a comment regarding my personal life and five minutes later I post something regarding to scriptures; which one will my friends in the feed respond to first?

They will respond to the comment which relates to them first. They will avoid the scriptures which you have posted.

Now you have opened a door for them to view your personality as a ?laid-back? individual and a sometime Christian. They have now viewed your personal space and will not respect the God or Holiness within you.

This is why we must know our purpose and objective for being on these platforms. There isn?t a problem with collaborating with others whom aren?t saved or non Christians.

But you must not be won and overtaken by the things of this world. I can reflect some years back while being an Administrative clerk for a church; we had set up a social media account.

We were listed as a religious organization with our clergy?s photo attached to the page.

There were ladies whom were attired inappropriately sending friend requests to the church. Of course I had sense enough not to accept their requests. The attires were tasteless and vulgar.

So for some of you whom feel that I should have accepted the request and allowed this to be an opportunity to witness; the answer is still no.

Does not the scriptures state; don?t let your good be spoken evil of ?

(Romans 14:16).

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REA PI NG A HA RV EST Galatians 6:9 says; " And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."

Produce and crops are planted early on in the year and when the harvest is ripe; it brings about an enormous amount of harvest for the fall winter, and spring. In order for you to reap a harvest; you must plant or sow. We all at times expect to get something for nothing without a cost.

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