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Igniting Faith, Restoring Power, Refreshing Souls



A Broken Church: Understanding the Reasons a Church Might Get Sued
I recently saw a Facebook post asking, “Should a person sue a church?” The person answered their question, citing that a person should...
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The Solution To The World's Problems
I recently watched a video that featured Mrs. Michelle Obama sharing about the Girls Opportunity Alliance, an organization to empower...
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"The Impact of the Oppression of Women in the Church: A Personal Reflection"
Karla McLaren explores the complicated nature of anger. She says that the message of anger is “protection and restoration".
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"The Transformative Power of Discipleship: Personal Reflections and Lessons Learned"
Recently, I listened to a sermon about Discipleship, which caused me to reflect on the times in my life when I have been discipled and...
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"How Can You Turn Your Valley of Baca into a Well of Hope? Exploring Psalm 84:6a"
Have you ever experienced a profound revelation while engaging in a spiritual practice? That's exactly what happened to me while...
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Experiencing the Power of Silence in Worship
I do this in my personal time with God, and I do this in a worship service……I take a pause from my words of worship and I close my eyes...
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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...
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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...
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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. ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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