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Breaking Barriers: Meet the First Woman to Preach at the National Baptist Convention
On Tuesday, January 23, history was made at the National Baptist Convention. The Rev. Dr. Gina Stewart became the first woman to preach...

Joycelyn Lewis
Jan 27, 20242 min read
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Igniting Change Through Thought-Provoking Conversations on a Podcast
Welcome to the Joycelyn Ignites Blog! Today, I am excited to dive into the world of podcasting and explore how thought-provoking...

Joycelyn Lewis
Jan 19, 20243 min read
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Saturday Stress Buster- Take A Nap
Taking a nap is like hitting the reset button for your mind and body, allowing you to wake up refreshed and ready to conquer the world. ...

Joycelyn Lewis
Sep 30, 20231 min read
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It's Time For You To RISE UP Leader!
Watch this video where the late Dr. Myles Monroe talks about leadership. Do you resist being called a leader? Do you believe that...

Joycelyn Lewis
Sep 24, 20231 min read
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Saturday Stress Buster- Cultivate A Hobby
Hobbies are great distractions from the worries and troubles that plague daily living, Bill Malone I have had the opportunity to attend...

Joycelyn Lewis
Sep 23, 20231 min read
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Sunday Morning Inspiration- It's Gonna Be BIG!
I was working yesterday and was playing music in the background, and this song came on, and it was like a prophetic word to my soul. May...

Joycelyn Lewis
Sep 17, 20232 min read
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Saturday Stress Buster- Try Something New
The hallmark of successful people is that they are always willing to try new things. Carol Dweck My husband and children have been trying...

Joycelyn Lewis
Sep 16, 20231 min read
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Jesus had a Plan! Does Your Church Have A Ministry Action Plan (MAP)?
Jesus indeed had a plan for His ministry, and it is essential for a church to have a Ministry Action Plan (MAP) to align its efforts and...

Joycelyn Lewis
Sep 11, 20232 min read
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What Would You Do? Legal Studies First Lecture (author unknown)
What would you do? Kicked out of the university lecture The professor enters the lecture hall.He looks around. "You there in the 8th...

Joycelyn Lewis
Sep 10, 20232 min read
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Saturday Stress Buster- Practice Deep Breathing
Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living...

Joycelyn Lewis
Sep 9, 20231 min read
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Ministering to Grieving Families: Supporting and Uplifting During Times of Loss
Ministering to a grieving family is one of the most significant opportunities for the body of Christ to be a reflection of God's love....

Joycelyn Lewis
Sep 8, 20232 min read
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Embracing Resilience: Returning to Blogging After Family Loss
Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way, and at times, these challenges can profoundly impact our personal and...

Joycelyn Lewis
Sep 7, 20232 min read
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There is Living Proof of A Leader Worth Following
Hello beloved. I am calling you beloved because you are and because I was in my hometown of Lexington, KY, this past weekend attending a...

Joycelyn Lewis
Aug 7, 20234 min read
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What I Need From You
Hello Beloved, it has been a couple of weeks since I wrote a blog, I recently had a procedure on my left shoulder, so I had to take it...

Joycelyn Lewis
Aug 7, 20231 min read
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Let's Talk About Syncretism
The most simplistic way I can define syncretism is that it is the blending of two or more belief systems, and it is what is happening...

Joycelyn Lewis
Jul 25, 20233 min read
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The Priority of the Ministry
I believe that leaders struggle with the priority of Ministry every day. There seem to be so many things that pull leaders in various...

Joycelyn Lewis
Jul 25, 20233 min read
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Be Spontaneous. It May Be A Part of the Plan
On Sunday, my husband and I decided to be spontaneous and go to Pigeon Forge, TN, for a little getaway. We chose not to book a hotel...

Joycelyn Lewis
Jul 19, 20232 min read
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Overcoming Life's Obstacles
A few weeks ago, a friend asked me if I was interested in getting a P.H.D. I told her not if I had to pay to get it, but I should have...

Joycelyn Lewis
Jul 19, 20233 min read
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What Is My Purpose? Is This Your Question?
What is my purpose? This question seems to be on the minds and hearts of many people. Many people are struggling because they are not...

Joycelyn Lewis
Jul 13, 20233 min read
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40 Ways to Spend 5 Minutes With God
Have you ever had a time when life is happening, and you are struggling to get your time in with God? Of course, you can pray throughout...

Joycelyn Lewis
Jul 12, 20231 min read
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