God's Army, with Timashion Jones on the far right
For the last week or so the phrase “They don’t bow to Baal” has come to my mind when I read a blog or a tweet, have a conversation or hear a sermon from the relentless, the fierce, the fiery folks who consistently and most recently intensely have fired me up for Jesus. We all need these people in our lives, those, who like one of my friend’s says, “‘makes our baby leap.’ In other words, there should be spirit-filled individuals who activate the presence of God within us and can also speak into our lives.” We need those people who are sold out for Jesus and won’t give up and give in to a false god.
So here are the ones that have just been such a blessing to me and have constantly been on my mind and heart the last few weeks. Connect with them and I’m sure you’ll be able to tell what I mean.
1. Christopher W. Brooks, pastor of Evangel Ministries and host of the radio broadcast Equipped for Life
2. Sharon D. Moore, assistant pastor of Ebenezer AME Church and national preacher
3. Carla P. Yarbrough, blogger at Royalty Revealed
4. Dianna Hobbs, founder and CEO of Empowering Everyday Women Online Magazine and blogger at Your Daily Cup of Inspiration
5. Michelle Johnson, founder of Alabaster Ministries and blogger at One Alabaster Day at a Time
6. Kim Cash Tate, author and blogger at Color Your Perspective
7. Nichole M. Christian, writer and contributor to Dear Dad
8. Timashion Jones, lyricist, Good News Talk Show creator and host and filmmaker (A Love that Hurts)
9. Ajene Gailliard, blogger at Kingdom Mommy
My One Thousand Gifts List
#351-360
An enriching bible study on mercy with Helena
Washing and grooming my hair
Arched eyebrows
An evening of dinner and jazz at Cliff Bell’s celebrating Kim’s birthday
An itinerary for the book party
Cutting yams with Flynn
Flynn lovingly caring for the boys and me by cleaning the kitchen three times and washing clothes while I was at Cliff Bell’s
A great challenging sermon
Worshipful singing
Fellowshipping with family and former church family members
Wow. Minister Rhonda. You just made my baby leap. I needed that, too. I’m so grateful to have connected with you. Can’t wait to meet in person.
I love your Gifts List, it always helps me to stop and thank the Lord for the things we think of as small stuff. Thanks for keeping me on point
Rhonda, from the first time we connected, you were clearly sold out to God. So thankful for you and your willingness to stand for the Lord. May you continue to walk in the boldness of the Holy Spirit, refusing to bow the knee to anyone but Christ.
Kim, it just thrills my heart that I know I don’t have to feel I am all by myself like Elijah did. Please keep doing what you do and being who you are.
I can’t wait to meet you in person. I know we will have a Holy Ghost good time!
Carla,
I’m so glad my list prompts you to more praise! Thank you.
I just saw this on Facebook and my mind went back to a certain Bible study… 🙂 I love you Rhonda, my covenant sister!
Yes, that study started the whole “make your baby leap” phraseology. I love you, too, “Mary.” : ).