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On March 17th, at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel in Maryland, people dressed in their best black and white outfits celebrated the 5th Annual Ladies Elite Luncheon. Upon arrival, I was greeted by 2 lovely hosts. As I proceeded to walk through the corridor, I noticed that this event was once again "top notch." One glimpse at the vendors and their professional set-up let me know that the host of this event knew what she was doing. That person was none other than Bishop Gina Dorsey. Being that this was my 3rd time in the 5 years its been in existence, I already had an idea of what to expect from Bishop Dorsey. However, this year, truly exceeded my expectations.

The luncheon began with Praise and Worship followed by a nice "ice breaker" the attendees did not hesitate to take "selfies" and Usies" with those in the room. While this was going on, Shay (His Favor field correspondent), was able to mingle with some of the women in the room. They all raved that they were either expecting a mighty move of God or to meet other ladies in ministry. However, 1st-time attendees heard about the event via social media and/or past participants. Now, what event with women everywhere does not have vendors. Even in this, Bishop Dorsey gathered some of the most elite and professional vendors in the DC/ Maryland/Virginia area. Blessed Boutique, Body Luv Butta, Trendy 4 U, Write the Vision, Moe's Retro Eyes, Felice Renee Inc., Ears of Elegance, Mitchell Original Hats, M & O Gems and NSAA African Creation were the fabulous 10 vendors that were present. There was not a moment that I did not see someone purchasing an item from one of these entrepreneurs. After a church-stomping; musical selection by Anissa Stewart (His Favor Content Editor) and a liturgical dance performed by Simply Shanise, Lunch was served. The baked chicken, fish, garden salad and green beans were seasoned well and I actually wanted another plate (but I am watching my diet). Right before the word went forth, Apostle Robert D. Wise Sr. gave a word of exaltation. Yes. There were men present. The Elite Men were such gentlemen and added a special vibe to the event. Just Danielle ministered and had everyone on their feet with her urban sound. As the introduction of the guest speaker went forth, I already was on the edge of my seat. I have heard this woman of God many times before and even interviewed in my previous magazine. Prophetess Valerie Burris spoke right from the heart of God. The topic "We Must Not Compromise Holiness For Likes", hit home for every person in the building. This was not the end. Bishop Gina Dorsey, although celebrating her birthday, presented many with certificates and awards for various reasons. She even honored past guest that recently went to be with the Lord. Although this is my view on this wonderful event, I suggest that if you are in my neighborhood next year, you plan to be in attendance. Words cannot fully express the atmosphere of this yearly occasion. I say KUDOS to Bishop Gina Dorsey. Do not give up! Each year, this event will get bigger and better. ~A Kingdom Place For Me~ Outreach Ministry for Women & Youth

"My Mom used to always tell me, everything important is in black and white" ~Bishop Gina Dorsey

Loving You As God Does Dr. Jia Conway

One of the things that I had to learn and learned after hitting rock bottom was the power of who I am in Christ and the power of loving me. Far too often we are looking for love in voided places that seek to love us with conditions. The measure of how much we should be loved and even if we are worthy of such love is held to the scales of this world and others. Dare I say we spend far too much time giving the world credence over how we view ourselves…and how we love ourselves? It is very challenging to take the stance to love and value who you are by the standard of the greatness of God. This is hard because for someone who has never known earthly love or value from those that they can see and feel; how can we ever know to appreciate and value the love from a God that we cannot see? We often hold a candle of worth to what others think of us and how they define us, and even determine our worth of love. I found myself seeking to be validated and loved through the eyes and experiences of others, who did not even know who they were. I was a broken soul that did not know how to love herself and only knew how to give love in return to the degree by which I loved myself and received it. It was not until I experienced God for myself, and surrendered the broken places of my soul unto Him that I truly understood love. This was not a love that the world could give, and it was not even a love that I found in another; but it was a love that pierced through my flaws, my issues, my brokenness and my tainted perceptions of my low self-esteem and lack of self-love. This was a love that did not judge or persecute, and the conditions were simple, “And thou shalt love the Lord

thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.” (Deuteronomy 6:5). This was simple and easy because what God gave

me in return was the solidarity of my identity and a love that encompassed the very nature of who He was. When we love as God does there is an amazing transformation that occurs from the inside out. There is a metamorphosis that occurs that is permanent and not superficial because it is not based on the conditions or scrutiny of another. Loving YOU as God does makes remiss anything that is not authentic, because it places right in the realm of experiencing God in His likeness, character and values. Loving YOU as God does empowers one to come to a sense of knowing who they are. www.jiaconway.com Womanpreneur & Founder of "Changed From the Inside Out Ministries, LLC "Epitome of A Woman Coaching Success Academy"

It Has Nothing To Do With You

Matthew C. Horne

To find someone living their dreams is not a common occurrence in society. We’re taught to travel in straight lines, while taking minimal risks to formulate our lives. To undertake a dream pursuit is to volunteer for a life of uncertainty, subjecting yourself to a foolish notion of yourself that: You can be the one who actually pushes through and makes it. I speak of this because this is exactly what I faced when I decided, towards the end of my undergrad college experience, that I was charting a course in the selfdevelopment industry. When I told people that I was going to be a motivational speaker and author, in my early twenties, people literally thought I was crazy. The sentiments shared from others towards me were: “You haven’t lived enough life yet.” “No one’s going to buy your books.” “What makes you think you can do this?” “My stomach cringes every time you talk about that book?” These expressions came from total strangers and people close to me who I loved, admired, and respected, alike.

The Successful Dreamer’s Mind State I was smart enough to be quiet and just keep on writing and pursuing my dreams. Having amassed a career of longevity and success living my dreams, as a motivational speaker and author of five books, I had to ask myself last year: What is responsible for me being here? The answer was, “I never cared about what other’s thought of me.” The opposition was presented to me, but I never internalized it. In essence: It had nothing to with me because I did not allow it to. There was only one opinion that mattered, and I knew it. God’s opinion was that I was fully capable to be everything I was created to be, and that’s the conscious place I decided to reside, even with no tangible promising results that my dream pursuit was actually going to be worthwhile. You must possess immeasurable strength in order to live your dreams, as they must often be pushed through a wall of resistance. There is only one opinion that matters. This is the opinion of your Manufacturer; this is the opinion of your Creator. Don’t miss out on the optimal levels of fulfillment that accompany living your purpose, while impacting others in the manner only you can. This could be the job, opportunity, idea, people or spouse of your dreams. Never surrender it to mindset of being unable, or undeserving of your highest experience of completeness in life. The Story In Your Mind The message that you take in the most is the one that wins the battle for your mind, and ultimately dominates your consciousness. Early in my dream pursuit, an audio book of the late great Dr. Wayne Dyer’s, “Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling” found its’ way to me. The premise of this book was: People will have well meaning opinions of who you are and what you should be. In spite of that, you must give yourself permission to be whatever you showed up here to be. Notice I said: “Found its’ way to me.” I did not purchase it, or even know it existed. The universe is balanced. In the face of opposition, when taking a stance to live your truth, you will also be sent messages to validate what you know, but hasn’t tangibly materialized as of yet. Pay attention to your signs and markers, and you will see God’s handy work lightning your path to your various life destinations. Live your truth unapologetically. Never allow the world around you to impact you or you’ll completely miss your significant marks in life. Rather, develop a healthy and strong sense of yourself so that nothing enters your space that is not congruent with you living your dreams. When opposition to your dreams and purpose arises, please remember: it has nothing to do with you, unless you allow it to.

Matthew C. Horne, Author and Motivational Speaker, is the president of Optimum Success International, a self-development company located in the metropolitan Washington, DC area. Matthew is the author of five globally selling books and the Creator of the television show, “Matthew C. Horne Live!” which airs on the DCTV network in Washington, DC, and globally online. Matthew C. Horne’s mission in life is to introduce individuals to their true selves, and empower them to make the impossible their norm. Matthew is open to speaking to any and all receptive audiences.

www.matthewchorne.com

Having adult children can be challenging. Personally, I like to have more of an opinion than my adult children need or want to hear. But having adult children can also have its perks as thoughtfulness blossoms from a new place of mutual understanding and admiration. The Hubs and I recently experienced one of these perks when one of our daughters and her husband took us out for dinner… and they paid!

Where’s My Favor?

We were all set for a fun evening of Italian food, good conversation, laughter and passing around our tenmonth-old grandson. We ordered and the light conversation commenced. The food my husband and I ordered was delivered, so I had to relinquish the sweet, squeezable baby to his mom and dad. At first, we waited for our “kids’” food to arrive. We prayed, we seasoned, we casually looked for our waiter. Our “kids” encouraged us to start eating so our food wouldn’t get cold. Our daughter, who seems to possess an irrepressible ability to find a silverlining said, “Well, this way, we can hold the baby while you eat and then you can hold him while we eat. We will eat hot food for once!” But their food didn’t come and the waiter was MIA. Eventually, we managed to flag someone down. The lost meals were finally delivered, profuse apologies were made by wait staff and managers. But the Hubs and I had already finished our meal and now it was our turn to

watch them eat. We kept a positive attitude, but I was wondering why things so often seem to go wrong. Don’t we have favor? Isn’t the Lord on our side, just waiting to bless us?

It got me to thinking about Mary, the mother of Jesus. Was there anyone so favored of God? The angel greets her with astonishing words:

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"Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!" (Luke 1:28).

That sounds great! I want to be a “favored one”! What prayer line do I get in for that? Well, hold up just a minute! This one God loved and favored went through some situations that really didn’t look that “favorable!” She was nearly killed when people learned she was pregnant and a cloud of shame undoubtedly enveloped her. She was forced to make an arduous three-day journey at the most inopportune time in her pregnancy and when she arrived, there’s no place for her to stay! And while the Child is still young, a king wants to kill Him and they must abscond in the middle of the night! This hardly looks like favor in my book. If Mary had had the interpretation of favor that I do, she would have been confused by and frustrated at the seemingly endless problems, the perilous circumstances, the rejection by family and friends.

Being favored by God may not look like favor to you or those around you all the time. No doubt, favor may well look like favor from people at times, but favor cannot be judged as nonexistent when things appear to be going wrong. That night at the restaurant, when we got the bill, we saw the favor when they didn’t charge for the late meals. But that favor took time to see. It certainly didn’t feel like favor when we were waiting. It didn’t feel like favor when we couldn’t get the attention or help we needed. But in the end, we saw the favor. Have you stepped out in faith, only to be rejected by people? Have you seen your circumstances go from bad to worse? Don’t throw up your hands in exasperation concluding that God is not with you! Nothing people can say or do to you can remove the favor of God. God’s favor may be something you can only feel in your spirit at times. It may not be visible to the world or even to you, but hang in there. Eventually your circumstances will have to bow to what God says over your life. No matter what it looks like from the outside (or even the inside), remember that as God’s child, you are favored. Stay obediently in the hand of God and remember the angel’s parting words to Mary, for they are a truth upon which you can depend:

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1. Tell us a little bit about your ministry and what makes it "unique"? Humble Praise Center is designed for Millennials, and working families. It is a 1 hour services that is packed with Prayer, Praise, Worship, Fellowship and Word. We designed the service so attendees were able to get back home and watch their favorite sport, cook, clean and prepare for the upcoming week, all while being full from an awesome service! 2. Why are you considered a "Man of Favor”? I would consider myself as a “Man of Favor” because there are so many facets to Joshua T. Scott: the Business Man, the Pastor, the Philosopher, the Philanthropist, the Author & the Family Man. With all these unique titles and responsibilities, I always manage to keep things in perspective understanding that each one requires time and attention. But, I must not allow them

Pastor Joshua Scott Author of “Jo-Jo's Bible Adventures”

The mantra that guides Joshua T. Scott’s life is, “A life committed only to helping one’s self is a life that is underutilized.” The 35 year old Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Pastor and Author, Joshua T. Scott, wears many hats and he has dedicated his life to being an outstanding contributor in his hometown of Houston, Texas. Professionally and personally, Joshua exudes and embodies the conidence and acute empathy that commits him to the principle of helping others. Joshua Scott began his extraordinary journey into entrepreneurship over 15 years ago while still studying Philosophy and Religion at Morehouse College. Joshua’s passion to positively impact everyone he comes across both socially and spiritually, led to him to found the nonproit organization, The Association for the People and Community Inc. or APC in 2004. Under Mr. Scott’s leadership as Executive Director, the organization conducts various community outreach initiatives. Scott’s undying commitment to his people, purpose, and the city that raised him, led to him earning his Master of Community Development from Prairie View A&M University. Following in the footsteps of his hero and the highly-distinguished civil rights leader, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Scott answered his calling from the Lord and became an ordained Minister at age 25. Since 2006, Rev. Scott has empowered families with the scriptural teachings of James 2:26 that “Faith without works is dead.” Advancing his life’s mission to invest in the lives of people, Joshua is the co-author of “Jo-Jo’s Bible Adventures,” an Amazon #1 children’s book he created with his wife, Veronique J. Scott, J.D. “Jo-Jo’s Bible Adventures” is a fun and interactive tale that features characters of color and aims to strengthen the family bond, while teaching children lessons of compassion, courage and perseverance. The book truly connects with kids with its unique illustrations of popular Bible stories with vibrant colors and clever rhyming schemes that are easy to read and recite. 20

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Men Of Favor

to overwhelm or discourage my pursuits for greatness. 3. What or who inspired you to become an author, and when did you realize you had the talent to become an author? The need to see people of color represented in biblical books inspired me to become an author. I wanted to tell a story that children of color could relate to and be inspired to reach for the stars. Talent is not as important as hard work and dedication to a project. I knew that if I worked hard and created a product that I was happy with, then the job was done! 4. How did you become an author of a children's book and what inspired you to write for that genre? Walking into a Christian book store and seeing that there were no books with children of color in them is what inspired us to write a children’s book. Because we knew at the moment that someone had to write on our behalf. 5. How long have you been writing and when did you know that you had the talent to become an author? My first book was written in 2005, but to a very specific audience, that book was designed for after school programs and understanding the youth of the 21st Century. That book was not about talent, just the need to express how to deal with youth and what programs would keep them interested in after school! 6. How has being an author changed your life? Being an author has forced me to rethink what I have been taught, to challenge the norms, and to question the “right and wrong” of our everyday educational system. Being an author allows you to think outside of the box to see what is needed, and to create and develop it through literature. Being author is not just about the past, but the future and the legacies that can be told! 7. What would you say to a person that feels that there is a book inside of them waiting to be birthed, but they just don't know where or how to make it a reality? Start writing… Start Now… Right now, even if it’s just a few sentences a day. Write! The more you write the more you will feel a release in your mind and your soul. Often times we write to sells books, or to make money… But, if there’s a book inside of you, you have to write and believe your work will inspire and bless others that may be dealing with the same issues you have. 8. Is there a testimony or anything else that you'd like to share with the readers? Take a look at your hands, feet, ears, arms, and know that you are blessed, because the things that we take for granted someone else wishes they had. The person that you are reading about started college with $750.00 and a dream to attend a $20,000.00 a year college! If God did it for me, he can do it for you!

Adrian Muldrow National Keynote Speaker , Nonprofit Management , Marketing , Life Coach I would like His Favor Readers to know that I’m currently working on my Book that I want to release this year. I’m also on the National scene as a keynote with my story The Life, The Game, the Pain, Transition and Healing. I’m also putting energy in specialty ad, marketing, branding, product placement. Lastly, my wife and I are also shooting a docu- series about our lives and the work we do as Life Coaches. I’m passionate for a lot of reasons! I made a lot of horrible mistakes in my life and a lot of those mistakes were made when I was young and fast. Opera ng without a full play-book, impacted by my upbringing by making grown up decisions. Unfortunately, I had to learn the hard way. God was merciful upon me as He is on each one of us. So, I want others to discover what I did 13 years ago in trus ng in God to succeed. I’m passionate about seeing people make it out of a struggle. I’m passionate about seeing young people find their way. More importantly, I’m always discerningly empathe c to people and their struggle. Overall, I would have to say that my life experiences are the fire to the mold and I pray every day that it stays lit. In order to give advice to a young man that is on the verge of giving up, I would have to know all the facts in each case. For me having started a couple businesses and having some failures; having been out on the street in the game seeing six figures on a weekly basis; having had to learn the hard way spending 2 decades in and out of prison, I realize how hard it is to find something legal to match that fast money and even a 9 – 5 to sustain. It’s impera ve to keep something going to keep the bills paid un l the business li s off. So for me, I know for sure that you can take that same hustle mentality and apply those energies to developing your niche. Then you have to develop your business plan. At the same me, I would suggest to develop your skills and learn about licensing and trademark and possibly take a small business course. I’d this young man to do as much research as possible and not to be afraid to ask ques ons. I’d also remind him that fear is normal. However, fail forward not backwards because failure only prepares us for success. In a world that has evolved through technology, social media is a great pla orm. It puts things right out there for sure. So, it’s a must to be careful of what we put out there. But I believe that social media was created for people to express truth, but through social media I’ve met a lot of great people and social media con nues to be a great medium for me to impose, impart and interact with mul ple folks at the p of my fingers. Adrian is also the former Vice President of the Baltimore Branch (NAACP) and an award winning facilitator,

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I’m doing really well. We’re hitting a busy season of ministry right as we are currently getting I’m doing really well. We’re hitting a busy season of ministry right as we are currently getting ready for Easter. I get to be the Worship and Creative Pastor for our church (Mariners Church in Mission Viejo CA) and am having a blast leading a long side a team of incredible musicians and creatives. By the way, what a powerful and beautiful aim - “..seeks to edify its readers to be all that God has created them to be without compromise.” That word “edify” has been grabbing my attention lately. It’s so important to encourage. “Seeking to edify” one another is core to producing at our very best. To edify is to have gratitude and gratitude is actually at the core of helping us create something greater than ourselves. Gratitude leads to wonder and wonder inspires creativity. Plus, to edify presumes there are people around you to edify (community). In the realm of creativity, we need each other more than we think. Why are you so passionate about your calling? I’m so passionate about my calling because creativity (through song and design) is the currency of our age. We’ve moved into a creative economy. The creatives have a unique angle to speak to and help shape our culture. I don’t remember who said this but this quote has stuck with me - “Music and art can be a deeply theological revelation of truth. And when it is used as such, God's many dimensions have the possibility of pouring forth in rich ways that mere words fail to convey.” Unknown higher and reach deeper all at the same time. It can point to a greater hope and wonder that Creativity through art and song can challenge, can move us, can inspire us to look will ultimately only be found in big and mysterious God. Creativity through song - I’ve seen a song move people to tears; it unlocks something within them. I’ve heard people excepting Jesus in their lives because of a song that was sung. Stories of people lift their hands for the first time in freedom, chains falling off kinds of stories. Worship transforms the worshiper because God inhabits the praises of His people. Creativity through art – I’ve seen people share their testimonies through art pieces. I’ve I’ve seen art be used as a tool to tell the story of Jesus death and resurrection. Environmental design is another area that’s being used today to create dynamic worship experiences. When it’s used tastefully, it motivates this sense within us to say, “We should pay attention.”

When art and gospel are skillfully combined, it magnifies the depth of this great and mysterious God.

What would you tell a young man that is afraid of starting a small business due to fear of failure? I would first say, I’m with you. Fear of failure is something we all have battle at one point or another. I heard someone say, “you don’t drown by falling in water, you drown by staying there.” There’s nothing in this world that can trouble you more than your own thoughts. I’m currently trying to finish a devotional for worship leaders and it’s been a long journey. The thing I’m learning is that if I want to get anywhere, I have to lose this fear of failure. Failure is not fatal. I have a quote on my computer that says “Ask yourself if what you’re doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow.” Doing something and getting it wrong is ten times more productive than doing nothing. Again, failure isn’t fatal. Keep going. How has social media played a role in exposing "your truth"?

I love photography, Instagram is my platform of choice. I’m still on a journey of the “why” behind social media in my own life. Right now I’m unpacking what it means to represent my journey as a dad, a husband, a son, a brother of a non-believer, and a worship pastor. Social media or not, one of the most valuable things for me to hear is when someone says, “you are the same person on the stage as you are off.” Bill Hybels said "Work at making sure that you are one person: the person we know publicly, and the person God knows privately."

I believe if we lead with this thinking, everything else falls in line. I believe if we lead with this thinking, everything else falls in line.

In your own words, "What is FAMILY?" Family is a tribe. Family is undivided devotion. Family is honesty. Family is direction. Family is hard. Family is an open table. Family is the most rewarding and challenging thing in the world. Families are from God (He designed it), to God (family should point people to Him), and through God (If you want a thriving family. Operate through His strength and mercy).

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Aaron Flores A worship leader devotional has been in the works. Stay tuned for new music with from myself and my amazing wife, Lauren.

Stay in the know by following me on: Instagram @aaroncflores Spotify: Aaron Flores www.AaronFlores.co

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Pa s to r Jeffrey Pitts

I am officially a father! To God Be the Glory! I am also a gospel rapper and a writer especially poetry and spoken word. I even like "old things" such as monuments and statues which gives some of the reason for my love for History. Aside from all of that, I have a crazy shoe fetish!

I believe people are drawn to my preaching delivery because I have a prophetic flow. I am fiery and full of zeal. I am also charismatic, but not "fleshy" I do not dwell on just hype. I am able to get people's attention from the lawyer to the drug addict. To be honest, I truly believe I have the coat of many colors and people from all walks of life gravitate towards that. I am non-traditional and real.

When I get a chance to speak to young people in this generation, I tell them that it is important to get around people that have been where they are. You must also place yourself around people that will encourage you. Do not seclude yourself. You must push forward... persevere. No matter what the enemy says to you, keep going (no matter what it looks like). It's 2018! No Toxic people! I don't have time for it! I even see Christian Hip Hop in the next 5 years as a big tool used by God. I think there is going to be a rise in Christian rappers that are going to step in the secular industry and win over the big hitters in that area. For instance, God is going to lay on some of the hearts of the Christian rappers to speak to some of the most well known secular rap artists so that their influence can turn to God. Their following will then turn to our Heavenly Father. Another thing I would like to add is that I have a big heart for mental illness awareness. I am going to do a tour called "Break the Stigma Tour." People with Schizophrenia, Bipolar Psychosis, Autism and other stigmas will come together to be encouraged and hear the message of hope. I, myself have been to 2 mental institutions. I dealt with depression, bipolar and schizophrenia. This is my testimony that needs to be shared. I want to go "knee-deep" when it comes to this area because many people in the church will not bring it up. Right now, I am a pastor as most already know. Eventually, I know God is leading me to have a church when I can train others to go out into the field and preach the gospel. I started a school called "The School of the Prophets" and would like to expand to other areas. 62

"I am not into religion. I am into Jesus"

"I thank God that I get to travel to many countries to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Yes. I do manage and also provided marketing services for many Gospel artists, but God has called me to the masses and I do not take that role lightly" Recently, I preached in Bermuda and right after that, Antiqua. The power of God moved so mightily! However, in my earlier travels, I did not know that it was not the best idea to go by myself. One time, while heading to Africa, I was in France trying to connect with the ministry in Benin Cotonu via my Sprint phone. Unfortunately, the airline could not find a ticket for me in the system. I ended up using a pay phone that was in the back of the area behind 4/5 other payphones. When I came out to the front, I then realized I was the only person in the area. I then asked the policewoman (that did not speak any English), what happened. She pointed to a bag and stated "Le Bomb" I immediately ran through the airport, praying to God "Please God help me!" I ran all the way to the end of the station I was at.

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When everything calmed down, I was blessed by a few ladies with a ticket to my destination in Africa. Upon arrival, they pulled out a red carpet and then told me that they prayed for over 2 months for me to arrive alive! Prior to all of this happening, the original day I was supposed to fly, the Lord told me not to. Even my bishop at the time told me it was my assignment and to go, but I knew what the Lord was telling me. I gave God all of the thanks and praise. It really was an example of how I truly trusted the voice of the Lord and not man. Another occasion, I went to the same country with one of the artists I manage. We were in a stadium and the people were literally jumping off of the stands to meet us; their American brothers and sisters. They began to embrace us! I have never seen anything like it! To be able to fellowship with them was such a blessing for me. The concert was set at Elmina, Ghana which is one of many slave sites. That is the place of "No Return." Reason being, that was where they put slaves on the boat. It was very emotional for me to even be there. I then met the Ashanti King in Ghana. I was invited to his home. Even in all my traveling and doing so much in the kingdom, it is imperative to be a prayer warrior. My team and I are very strong prayer warriors. I can't do just "regular church". I have to be where we can't move at all until the glory rest. I take my team out even in the streets to see the magnitude of their prayer lives. I have even seen an 83-year-old woman that had 3 strokes. She could not see, yet she was pushing her walker... EVANGELISING! The family member that was with her, stating that all the years she'd been in church, they never stepped out into the communities and evangelized. This is one of the reasons why this year, my focus is to show people how to have a "kingdom prayer life." I want to help others see how that can apply kingdom principles to their everyday life. I am discovering more and more that so many individuals are sitting in church, yet they are clueless as to how to live a "kingdom prosperous life." I am not talking just financial, but their life overall! The life that GOD has ordained for us. My team and I are on a mandate to get to as many people as we can. It took a lot for them to understand that I am not a "4 Wall" pastor or apostle. I am a global apostle with a local mandate. I teach people how to be impactful just like the disciples were told to go to the uttermost parts of the 4 ends of the earth. On another note, I do have things that I would like to do over. The Lord told me my past made me who I am today, but there are still some things that I personally regret. It actually involved a couple of men. To be transparent, I've had an STD and I've been beaten up (while carrying triplets). I ended up going to the doctors to find out I had dysplasia (irregular cell flow). They ended up giving me a choice on whether to take my children so that they could do the surgery. I toiled with the decision to the point every time I went to have the procedure, I ended up having a nervous breakdown. There were nights after they took the "I may not babies, that I had nightmares. I could hear babies screaming and crying; which lead me to become suicidal. exhibit the Even now, I have to constantly pray so that the spirit of depression does not fall upon me. I ended up being “bling, born again after all of this. However, lookingback, if I knew what I know now, I would have kept the babies, bling” with knowing that God had a purpose for my life and would have kept me alive! There is more to me than being a manager to known Gospel Artists and having a Marketing and Promotion business. What I have shared is just a tip of the iceberg. I love everything about me, yet I know God has even more for me to do. People need Jesus! They need God's warriors to rise up, especially in this time! I have answered the call. I am going full force... In His Mighty Name! I have so much to share with the world! If anyone would like for me to speak, please contact Minister Tara N Hughes at 919-924-2313

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