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Well Watered Woman presents Regina Baker 03/14 by Well Watered Woman | Blog Talk Radio

2013-03-11T09:22:00.001-07:00

Join Well Watered Woman Talk Radio host Tony R for week 3 of the "After This You SHALL Live" series. This Thursday March 14 at 5pm pst (7cst, 8est)

Through this powerful series we are presenting dynamic women of God who have been through the unthinkable trials and tragedies of life and have come out victorious.

These women are defying the stigma and pain of the past, to walk in the life God intended them to live. They are women who are living proof that After This You Shall Live.

Our special guest this week is Regina Baker. Known as the “Keeping It Real” certified biblical, internet & offline marketing business consultant Regina knows what it’s like to really“let go and let God.”

When faced with the devastating news of her late husband’s diagnosis, “terminal cancer,” Regina sought out for the real understanding of how faith and letting go and let God would help her through the difficult times ahead.

While the journey wasn’t an easy one, it was the best time of her life. She formed a relationship with Jesus Christ, studied the word on a daily basis and received a “peace that surspasseth ALL worldly understanding.” After a two year journey and going through the process, and becoming a Certified Biblical Consultant, Regina enjoys helping others to get past their pain to their power.

Be sure to listen in!

Well Watered Woman Talk Radio - Real Women, Real Talk about a very Real God.

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Beyond Fear!

2013-03-07T22:08:00.001-08:00

FEAR!

Fear is a powerful emotion that will keep you from your future based on past painful experiences. Fear is a protective mechanism the mind uses to shield us from potential pain. Fear is the only emotion that can literally paralyze, and cause you to refuse to move forward. Fear is the polar opposite of faith, you can trust God and live in fear to the point where you are stuck in your past and present. Faith propels you forward, while fear will keep you glued to one spot. Fear will keep you from applying for that better position because you were denied previously, fear will keep you from getting medical attention because you are afraid of what they'll find.

Fear will keep you from trying to purchase a home because you're scared your credit will hinder you from obtaining a mortgage, fear will keep you from becoming a husband or wife and being joined with someone who will adore you because your heart was hurt in a past relationship. Fear will keep you from the "life more abundantly" status Christ has promised to His children ......

A few weeks ago I went to have some dental work done, it was the first time in a while I had been and while I'm not one who is easily scared, this was something that had me gripped in fear ..... Traveling back some years, I was working for a school that didn't offer health insurance, thus dental insurance was not available to me, and we all know such out of pocket expenses can leave a huge hole in ones pocket.

There came a time I needed a tooth pulled so it was suggested I go to the state who had various dental labs designed for none insured clients and the cost would be little. Already in pain I found an office close to me and went (I won't tell what state this was) when I was set up to have the tooth pulled I was given a very TINY needle of Novocain and soon after the doctor began to pull the tooth. When I literally screamed in pain I was then notified with two assistants holding me that because I was uninsured that the tooth was coming out with that little bit of medication and with that he went back to pulling the tooth, which didn't want to come out easily. To say I have NEVER in my life felt that kind of pain before was an understatement! Even now years later, the memory brings tears to my eyes!!

That experienced for years kept me FAR from the dentist, even after I started receiving insurance, I kept far from the dentist. I was blessed not to have major issues, but this year I made the choice to get over my fears and to start getting things in the best possible health and to set good habit example for my son, which meant the dentist. My co-worker had been raving about a dentist so I decided to get it together and go! Walking into the office my blood pressure must have been through the roof!, my heart was racing, my hands were sweating!!, I was AFRAID!! ..... But in my fear the dentist was so kind, so gentle and what once WAS my biggest fear now while still not my favorite place to visit, is a place I can go to with ease knowing that my dental needs will met (in fact with confidence I am heading there again today to have a long over due issue repaired!, and while it's not what you would call a pleasure trip, I go knowing that when I leave my smile will be all the more pretty. Lol)

Fear of our past, fear of hurt, fear of rejection, fear of pain will keep us from the abundance of God! Fear is a weight and God admonishes us to lay aside every weight that so easy besets us, so easily can overtake us!! Faith says, God I may have been hurt, I had this happen to me in the past, I don't know what the future holds, BUT I trust You even if pain does happen. I trust You to heal me and to take me through whatever may come. Faith tells God I surrender myself to You. There are people who won't step in elevators, won't sit in small spaces, won't eat certain things, go certain places because they are afraid, the past has marked them with doubt.

Trust in the Lord, have faith in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Let go of fear and allow God to lead you, when you trust The Leader, there IS no reason to doubt or fear because you have confidence in their abilities.

Today I encourage you to swap fear for faith and let God order your steps. God will not lead you to destruction, but into peace.The word of God lets us know to fear NOT for He is with us. Fear keeps us away from God, while faith will always draw us closer. ".....AND FOR THIS I GIVE YOU PRAISE"

Blessings,

Andrea Jenkins

Well Watered Woman presents Antonina Griffin 02/28 by Well Watered Woman | Blog Talk Radio

2013-02-28T14:59:00.001-08:00

We are so excited about the new season of Well Watered Woman talk radio. If you've been following us you know this is the year of Triumph and Victory.

This week we kick off our new "After This You SHALL Live" series. Through out this series we will present to you dynamic women of God who have been through the unthinkable trials and tragedies of life but come out victorious.

These women are defying the stigma and pain of the past, to live the life God intended them to have. They are women who are living proof that After This You Shall live.

Our special guest this week is Antonina Griffin founder of “The SCAR Foundation”

The SCAR Foundation was birthed out of Antonina’s personal battles with teen pregnancy, single motherhood, domestic violence and the dangers of street-life, she leads at-risk women with the sympathy that comes with personal experience.

Antonina is also the face of the viral video Against All Odds. My struggle, my success, my STORY.

Her story is spreading across the globe and she will be sharing with us her story of overcoming.

Gather your young women, family and your friends and invite them to meet us

at the Well for this weeks powerful episode of Well Watered Woman Talk Radio Show.

Be sure to listen in!

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Blessings,

God loves you! Make the decision to believe Him.

2013-01-16T00:29:00.000-08:00

Dear Well Watered Woman of God,

Did you all tune into lasts weeks Well Watered Woman talk radio show? If not, Sisters let me tell you, you missed a message for the masses!

I am so excited over this season the Well Watered Woman talk radio show as we bring to you Sister to Sister.

Sister to Sister is word filled wisdom that says sister let me tell you; you can make it, you can be free, you can be healed, you can be delivered and in the process be matured.

Many are going through the fight of their lives but through all of our issues, struggles and trials the Father is allowing the process to mature us and grow us up in our faith.

This season we have an amazing line up of guests who will be speaking life and sharing their hearts with you through the Word of God.

Each week our guest will also be sharing a blog post to recap the message from the show and just like you don’t want to miss the show you certainly don’t want to miss the word they will be sharing here.

I have to tell you I am still fired up over the powerful word our dear friend and sister in Christ; Lisa Shaw of Lisa Shaw Ministries shared with us. God surely kicked off our first show of the year with a word in due season.

A word of instruction, encouragement and direction. In this post you will get the meat of the message; God loves you! Make the decision to believe Him through her blog post. I've also included the shows episode so you can listen to it as well.

I encourage you all to allow the Holy Spirit to speak to your hearts through Lisa’s post and through this powerful word.

Blessings until next time,

God loves you! Make the decision to believe Him.

Sister to sister I say this with love; God wants you to know that He loves you. He adores you and you are beautiful in His eyes. That may seem like a simple message or one we should already know. We sing about it: Jesus loves me this I know for the Bible tells me so. We talk about it, pray about it and tell others about it—that God loves us. The question we must ask ourselves is do we really believe that amazing truth? Do we know it in our minds and believe it in our hearts or are we going through the motions? If we truly know and believe then some things must change in our lives.

Isaiah 43:10 (NIV) “You are my witnesses”, declares the LORD, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me.”

God loves you! Do you know and believe Him?

Take that life-changing truth into the depths of your heart. When we do, our way of thinking toward others will change. Our ways of thinking about ourselves will change. Our behaviors, attitudes and words we speak will change. Our very relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit will change.

· Are you ready for things to change in your life this year?

· Has God placed dreams within you? Are they unrealized?

If you said yes to either or both of those questions then there is something God is requiring of you, and that is that you make the deliberate decision to mature in Christ. Maturity in age doesn't mean maturity in wisdom and spiritual growth. The number of years we are saved doesn't reflect spiritual growth. What does reflect spiritual growth in our lives? When we make that hard, deliberate decision that we are going to go after more of God (not things) and cooperate with His will, word and way for our lives and desiring to grow continuously until our days here are done. It means asking ourselves tough questions in the presence of God and being willing to hear the answers.

Psalm 26:2-3 (Message Bible) Examine me, God…make sure I’m FIT inside and out so I never lose sight of your love, but keep in step with you, never missing a beat.”

So many precious women appear to be whole by what they may say on social media, in the church, at their places of employ, in their homes and in the midst of their friendships but the truth is within the depths of their heart, in the recesses of their souls they are crying, injured, fractured and in need of hearing Jesus say, “Talitah Cumi!” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise!” (Mark 5:35-42). Do you hear Jesus saying to you, “Arise Daughter, arise!”

When I was like that of the women with the issue of blood (Mark 5:25-29) coming from a childhood of being abused and a lifestyle of fear based decisions and a long time journey of healing in the Lord; it wasn’t until I made up my mind that something had to change. I wanted the shame, guilt, condemnation, and overwhelming fear in my life, unhealthy lifestyle of people-pleasing and feeling bad about Lisa to end! I wanted more of the Christian life than what I had up to that point. Do you know what I did to really obtain that restorative healing power of God on my life? I had to do as the woman with the issue of blood did. I had to make the decision that I needed to get to the feet of Jesus—to touch Him knowing and believing that if I could just press through all the pain and hurts in my life and connect with Him more intimately than I had up to that point, that something would change!

I made a decision and then, I was deliberate in getting the results. It wasn’t easy. I wanted more than what the pastor preached on Sunday’s or what we could gain in mid-week service, Bible study and devotional time. All of that is good and necessary but I still wanted MORE of the GOD of the Bible and I had to go after Him for myself. And I did. And I have seen His heart and hand at work in my life. And I still go after Him. Yes, God pursues us but there’s something amazing about going after more of Him; more of His word and prayer time with Him. More of a desire to say, “God show me myself…show me the parts of Lisa that need to be changed and God help me to cooperate with You so that change may happen and I may live the full life You have destined for me through my Lord Jesus. Please help me to have more of YOU so that I can share you with others who also need to know and believe you in Jesus Name! Amen.”

In John 5:1-9 there was a man at the pool who was an invalid for 38 years. Jesus asked this man a life-changing question, “Do you want to be whole?” This precious man gripped by his condition for so long didn’t even realize the Person asking the question or the Power within that Person to make it happen. The man started making excuses for why he was there in that present condition. Aren’t we like that at times? Making excuses for why we are reaming hidden behind the masks, behind our hurts, insecurities, imperfections, fears and struggles when Jesus did not ask us why. He asks us, Do you want to be whole?

The answer sisters, takes us exercising our faith muscle to say, “Yes, Lord, I want to be whole. I want to be changed, healed spiritually and emotionally, blessed to be a blessing and fully restored. I want to be whole. I want to see the dreams you’ve placed within me realized this year. I lay down resolutions and pick up resolve--a resolve to make the decision and be deliberate in cooperating with Your hand at work in my life because I know You love me and I love You.

This is your year sisters! Masks off. It’s time to become whole and mature in Christ. God loves and adores you! I’m excited about all the year will bring for you as a child of God. Thank Him, even now. Don’t wait. Celebrate and I’m in it with you on this remarkable, humbling, courageous, challenging, deliberate and blessed Christian journey. Praying with and for you even now.

Because I am His,

Lisa Shaw
www.lisashawcares.com
http://www.facebook.com/YouAreBeautifulInGodsEyes

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2013 The Year of The "BIG GIVE"!

2013-01-12T01:17:00.005-08:00

Happy New Year everyone!

I hope your new year is off to an amazing start.

To say that I am excited about 2013 is an understatement, so many great things in store!
As I reflect on 2012 I'm in awe of the many amazing things the Lord did.

While last year had it's hardships, trials and tribulations in the midst of it all, God's faithfulness was overwhelming.

2012 was chock full of blessings and manifestation of many dreams and promises.
Blessings that including releasing a book, a prayer journal and the beautiful Well Watered Woman cups. The opportunities to minister internationally including a 12 day ministry trip to the Philippines. To have the honor of preaching the gospel and pouring our during the crusades and services was life changing and I will forever be grateful to the Lord, Pastor Glen Emano, Pastor Ron Buzon and the Hope for Tomorrow ministry for inviting me to be part of their team.

Entering into the new year, I knew God was up to something big and did not want to miss it.
As I begin to spend time in His presence seeking His heart and face He begin to speak and boy was it good!

One of the key things God spoke to me about is that 2013 is the year of giving and I am dubbing 2013 the year of the BIG GIVE!

To often we equate giving as a money thing but giving is not always about money. Truth be told money is temporary. You can have a million dollars in the bank and not have joy, hope or love. If I have the Love of God, the joy of the Lord and the Hope of glory in me I am richer than that millionaire and I have more to offer or give because I have Jesus.

Reading the Old Testament especially Leviticus God broke giving down so plainly that it blew my mind. He showed me how easily he had made a way for every man and woman to give. He started with a bull if you couldn't afford a bull, give a ram if you couldn't afford a ram give a lamb, if couldn't afford a lamb give a goat, if you couldn't afford a goat give a dove, if you couldn't afford a dove, give some flour. From the greatest to the least He has equipped each of us with something to give.

Many think they have nothing but as God asked Moses, what's in your hand? As the Elisha asked the widow, what's in your house? I ask you, what do you have to give? In Christ you have more to give than you think. We have love, we have smiles, we have words of encouragement and life. We have hope, joy, and most importantly we have Jesus.

Grasping this revelation like never before I am determined to give myself away. I firmly believe when you give yourself away you will be blessed more than you can ever imagine and the more we give the more we receive to give away. My personal goal and determination is to give exceeding and abundantly above what I receive.

I am so serious about the BIG GIVE that I am giving away the Kindle version of Water From The Well for free. It will be free HERE on Amazon today January 12th for 24 hours ONLY
Why am I giving it for free when it is what brings income into my hands and home? Because I KNOW this book is anointed to change lives and the people who need it most aren't always the people who can afford to buy it. This morning I received a powerful revelation about the Alabaster Box. As priceless as the oil was, it had no "true" value until she broke it up and gave it away as an offering to wash Jesus feet. This book is my alabaster box that I am broken open and given away to water the souls of His woman and by doing so washing His feet.

I am determined to change lives this year though God and by the help of the Holy Spirit and this is one of the ways He showed me I can do it. So please pray and cover this book, that those who need it the most will get it and that God will bless and honor our giving in ways that we can’t imagine or conceive. Pray that Water From The Well will bless, water and refresh every person that it finds its way too.

I also want to challenge all of you to GIVE BIG this year. Each of us has our own alabaster that's waiting to be broken open and poured out and given. Give like you've never given before. Give love, give life, give forgiveness, give hope. Freely you have received now freely give.

I would love to hear from those of you who take the challenge to give big. Let us know how you are finding ways to bless others.

Blessings,

Tony R

Give the gift of LOVE

2012-12-25T16:28:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas,
Today as I was sitting and meditating on what the Lord would have me to share in the form of a Christmas post I received a text from my dear friend Teresa McMillan. It was perfect timing and exactly what my heart was feeling at the moment. I have to tell you a little about Teresa, she does a really neat thing that may seem small in her eyes but is mighty in the sight of the Lord. What is it that she does? She sends out text messages, she chooses to daily use her texting powers for the good and for God. She sends out texts with scriptures and a few words that are uplifting, encouraging and at times convicting.

Today's text message was this: "Give the gift of LOVE!!! What does that look like? 1Cor 13:4 Love is PATIENT, love is KIND. It does not ENVY. Does not BOAST, it is not PROUD It is not RUDE, it is not SELF-SEEKING, it is not easily ANGERED, it keeps NO RECORD OF WRONG... GIVE the gift of LOVE"

What a powerful Christmas message as well as timely reminder of the entire meaning of Christmas: LOVE!
God's love for us was so great, so vast and so deep that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Love is not selfish it is freely giving and God showed us the prime example of the by freely giving his only begotten son Jesus. Jesus displayed the most unselfish act of love by freely giving of His life so that ours may be saved.

When we follow in the Lords example we freely give our lives to the one who first loved us. We commit to laying down our lives so He may live in us and by allowing Him to live in us we are a light to a dark and dying world. Matthew 5:13-16 says we are the salt of the earth, the light of the world and we are to let our lights so shine before men, that they may see our good works and give glory to our Father who is in heaven.
God IS love and we have the capacity to love only because He first loved us - 1 John 4:19.

The word of God tells us much about love such as we are to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls, and minds. We are to love our neighbors as ourselves and love each other; by this (love) everyone will know that we are His disciples.

This Christmas I've talked to many women who are heartbroken and dashed. This season has found many in hard times and many more feeling like they have nothing to give. I want to encourage you today if you have "Love" you have more than enough, if you have "Love" you have an abundance to give. Remember God IS Love, when you have Him you have the gift of love and Love is the gift that truly keeps on giving.
Love is reciprocal and the more we give love, the more it is given back to us.

Love is the most precious gift that we have ever been given or can give. As we look to the end of this year and the beginning of another I want to challenge each of you to unwrap your gift. Open the box and allow love to flow freely. Share it with everyone you meet. Love can be found in a simple smile, a sincere how are you and waiting to hear the answer, a compassionate hug, a word of hope. All around us there are people in desperate need of the gift that resides in us, the gift of Love, true love, the love of the Father. All around us there are people waiting for the gift of you.

Blessings until next time,

Transparent and Transformed

2012-11-28T07:18:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone!

This post is from our friend Andrea Jenkins. When I read this I was compelled to share it. It is powerful testimony of her transparent transformation. So often as women we do not see or know the value God has placed on our lives and it shows up in our relationships. If you are struggling with your worth or how you allow others to determine it this will bless you.

Enjoy

TonyR

...OK going to share a TRANSPARENT MOMENT; but a moment with a purpose in mind...

I have dated and have been married in the past, but to date I have never been taken on a date, treated to dinner, had my birthday celebrated by the person in my life, had a Valentine's Day, had a Christmas, never experienced those nice things that gentleman do when in relationships.

I have gone all out, spent money, did things "just because" but I don't know what that means in the reverse.

Now by NO MEANS do I blame that on my ex-spouse or on past relationships, the blame stops with myself, why you ask? ..... Because back then I didn't know something that I ABSOLUTELY know now ......

I know my worth, I know my value!! I know that while I may not be perfect, I am worth being given the things that I give out. I don't specifically mean "things" but it is an attitude, I am worth the same giving spirit in someone as what I have and give.

Sometimes we get so beat down by hurt that we don't fully grasp who we are, we don't see ourselves as the jewels we are. When you have a precious piece of jewelry you don't treat it like you would costume jewelry, you treat it different because it's value is higher. So NOW I treat myself as the "sapphire" (I like sapphires) I am rather then just a blue painted rock!!

I hear the statement often that you can't expect someone to treat you with value if you don't treat yourself as something of value....such a true statement! I was NEVER a person who passed myself around, but I WAS a person who accepted any old thing, (notice I said WAS). If I wasn't treated like I wanted, I hung in there thinking things would change if I continued being the sweet woman I was, however how many know that sometimes you have to demand change and not just look for it to happen!!

God did a transformation in me so that while waiting is hard, I can't allow myself to be on the "marked down/clearance rack" by settling for less then not only what I deserve, but what I am willing to give.

I believe in giving nothing less then 100% in relationships, friends and otherwise, anything less then my best does not sit right with me. I have turned down request because I didn't feel I could give my best. So if I am committed to giving someone my best, and treating someone as the priceless gem they are.....then why accept less for myself!! I am soooooo very thankful for the transformation God did in my life .... for allowing me to see myself as He sees me.

Andrea Jenkins

30 Encouraging Bible Verses

2012-11-22T11:03:00.000-08:00

During this holiday season it is easy to get overwhelmed and discouraged over finances. I recently read this post on Christian Personal Finance and want to share it with you all.

"Everyone needs a bit of encouragement from time to time. Thankfully we have the Bible as our ultimate source of encouragement!

Even in the midst of the “financial crisis” that we are in the middle of, we can remain hopeful and encouraged if we keep trusting in God.

I have found that the key is to finding specific Bible verses and meditating on them. According to the Word, this is how faith comes. The more we soak up the truth of God’s Word, the more assured we become that He really is going to take care of us!" To continue reading the post please visit Christian Personal Finance page HERE.

Bringing Hope for Tomorrow

2012-11-15T08:53:00.000-08:00

Dear Well Watered Woman I want to share with you an exciting ministry opportunity God has presented to me.

For two weeks this December I will be joining an amazing team led by Glen Emano to bring Hope For Tomorrow to the Philippines.

Having served diligently here at home, my heart is being compelled to extend myself further and go to the nations. Receiving the invitation to serve with this team whose heart is to serve God by serving others is an honor and will be a life changing experience for me and for those we will be serving!

This mission is aptly named "Hope For Tomorrow" and our purpose is to bring hope,life, resources, the Gospel of Christ and His great love.

During this mission -

We will be reaching and impacting the lives of men, women, boys and girls.
We will be pouring into the lives of those who are mentally challenged, abandoned and without hope.
We will also encourage local Christians in Manila, General Santos and Bicol. Our presence will bolster their spirits and support their work.

Preparing for this trip I see even more that there are so many things we take for granted in our every day lives. Some of our most simple and basics necessities here at home are desperate needs for the people we will be serving.

Often we don't realize how fortunate we are, until we see in person some of the things these people live through.

You can see a small glimpse of this by watching this video clip taken by team leaders Glen & Ron during their trip to the Philippines this past August.

Hope 4 Tomorrow Philippines from Hope4 Tomorrow on Vimeo.

I'm excited about the opportunity and experience that awaits us in the Philippines and I hope you see the value in what we will accomplish. As you can imagine, a trip like this requires financial support from a number of people.

I'm grateful that I can say my airfare has been covered however, in addition to airfare there are many other costs involved in missions work and international travel. Your donations no matter how large or small will help to cover ground-fare, taxes, housing and food, but most importantly it will help us bring the much needed resources to those who are desperately lacking and in want.

If you can support me in a financial way, I would be very grateful. And, most importantly, I also need your prayer support. Prayer is the fuel that will allow us to be successful as we follow God's leading in ministry in The Philippines. Without prayer, nothing will happen. If you would like to be part of this mission through your financial support you can do so by visiting my page here:

Crowdfunding

Thank you for all your support, prayers and love.

Tony R

The Whole Woman and Lisa Shaw

2012-11-08T10:20:00.000-08:00

This morning I had the amazing honor of being a guest on The Whole Woman radio program. The show is hosted by my dear friend and sister in Christ Lisa Shaw.

For those who missed it we were blessed with the privilege of having Lisa on our radio program  last December and I still glean an incredible blessing every time I listen to the replay.

I have watched Lisa from both afar and near and consider her not only a sister and friend but a true role model in the faith. She is a very real Woman of God. To say I was blessed when Lisa invited me to be a guest is an understatement. As a woman who has known the place of being broken, to be invited on a program entitled The Whole Woman was at first a bit daunting.

My initial thoughts were; Lord what will I have to offer, what can I bring to the table, what can I share with the women? His response was simply this; Me. If you give them Me you are giving them the world. As a woman who is no longer broken you understand the only reason you are whole is through Me and by Me and you can give them that.

As I pondered the words filtering into my heart, I wept silently. God had called me whole. No longer broken, barren or empty but whole! At that moment I really understood I am complete in Him.

Many of you know my story, you know the course of trials I've encountered along my walk with Him. During the heaviest legs of the journey one of the passages I clung to and found hope in was James 1: 2-4 - "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing."
My prayer was and has been Father help me to daily count it all joy, even when it seems to much to bear. Let patience have her perfect work in me, in my heart, in my soul that when I come out I will be whole, not lacking but complete in you.

Through the honor of an invitation God showed me that my prayer was not only heard but answered and in Him I truly am complete.

Thank you Lisa for being used by the Father to bless me in ways that words cannot describe. Your invitation revealed a jewel that I did not know was within my reach.

Lisa can be found ministering to women via her beautiful site - You Are His as well as on Facebook  and on Twitter.

She is also the author of the powerful, healing and life producing book You are Beautiful in God's Eyes.  I highly recommend this book for every woman especially those who have been wounded, abused and deal with feelings of being unworthy, not beautiful or less than all the glorious things the Father has said about you.

I invite and encourage you all to listen to the replay of today's program HERE, I believe it will bless you richly.

Until next time,

The Hem equals the END

2012-10-27T12:24:00.001-07:00

Today I have a treat for you, we have a guest blogger and boy is what she has to say good!

Our guest is my dear friend Andrea Jenkins, some of you may remember Andrea as past guest blogger when she shared A Lesson in Pebbles with us.

Andrea is a mom, a minister, a singer, a writer, a teacher and someone I am thankful to be able to call friend.

Having endured a tremendous season of storms this week we witnessed the awesomeness of God show up in for her. What you are about to read is the profound revelation that was birthed through it all.

Enjoy and be blessed,

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As I thought about the awesomeness of God this week, my mind keeps going back to the story of the woman with the issue of blood. he word said that she touched the "hem" of His garment, not the sleeve, not the collar ...The HEM..
When one thinks about a hem you think about the area at the bottom of a garment that has been completed, it is sewn so not to unravel! So first off, the woman had to be close to the ground, at the bottom in order to touch the hem when we are at the bottom of the barrel, when we are at our lowest point, we only have to grab what is within our reach! Even the hem, what we may see as being the bottom of Jesus, has power!! I don't have to be in the face of Jesus to receive a miracle, I can be crawling on the ground and receive just by clutching the hem!! (Oh my God!!)

The second thing God placed on my spirit was this....when you sew the hem of an outfit normally that is when the garment is finished, it is normally the last thing you do, when the hem has been sewn, the item is complete. This woman had been to many doctors, used up all her money, but nothing that was done ended her suffering, nothing sealed or dried up her issue, her issue continued, nothing the doctors did ended it.....her suffering didn't come to an end until she touched the hem....The hem represented the end of her suffering, her suffering was over, finished! When we reach out to touch the hem of Jesus' garment, we can expect all that we have gone through and experienced to end!, it's done, finished!, completed! When God puts a period at the end of something, it is sealed never to return!! Mmmmmm

Thirdly.....the hem of a garment is designed not to unravel, it is designed to keep the rest of the outfit in tact, it keep threads from hanging and undoing all the work that had been put into creating the outfit in the first place....When God seals something, puts and end to something, completes something, we do not have to fear the old issues coming back! He doesn't leave loose threads that may unravel all of the healing that had taken place. Satan may try to make things look as if old issues has returned, and may send symptoms to trick us into doubting God's ability to do a complete job in our lives, but God does not half do anything, and anything He seals and completes is never to return. We may experience NEW issues, but that which God ended is ended!! The woman with the blood issue was completely healed, she never returned to the state in which she had been healed from!, it was over!!, and likewise when God says issues are over in our lives, we can rest and be at peace that it is over, never to return, never to haunt us!!

Thankful for this lesson and revelation, as God is allowing me to turn the corner, I can trust in the fact that areas God has taken me from I don't have to return to. Doors that God closed I don't have to return to! Satan may try to show me little strings, but the same way you cut off strings that hang on an outfit rather then pull them, I can cut off those little strings Satan may use to try to get me to pull at which will cause things God sealed to unravel!! Sub-Lesson....don't allow yourself to unravel the things in our life God has sealed and ended!! Appreciate God taking the time to minister to me on the back end of this season in my life! My desire is not to return to the former things, Lord help me to apply the lesson and allow it to take root in me!

Andrea Jenkins

"Coffee at The Well"

2012-10-20T14:48:00.002-07:00

Well Watered Woman Presents

"Coffee at The Well"

Three years ago the Lord gave me a dream and a vision. It was so beautiful I had no clue how this could be, much less how or when it would happen. Over the past couple of months God begin to stir up the dream, to awaken the vision and to tell me it was time. The more I sought His face the clearer the vision became.

That vision was to bring women from all over the globe together for coffee and bible study. The vision was of women of faith from all walks of life; from stay home moms to business women, from mothers to daughters, on a journey together. They were coming together to know the God we serve, His ways, truths and who we are in Him. The vision was of women of God learning to live the Godly life together, meeting new friends, having fun, growing in our faith and in sisterhood. That vision was and is “Coffee at The Well”.

Coffee at The Well bible studies are 5-6 week interactive studies that will be done in small group settings live via video chat. They are designed to challenge you, encourage you, and help build your walk with the Lord. The groups range from 5 to 10 women to a group and will focus on Christian life, growing our faith and walks all while allowing you to connect with other believers and be part of Christian Koinonia (community).

Our First Study – Intentional ACTS of Prayer begins Monday November 5, 2012

The bible studies will take place on Monday’s during the course of the study and each study/series will last 5-6 weeks. We are currently taking registrations for 2 classes however additional classes may be added if there is an interest and need.

You can find out more detailed information and sign up here

RagamuffinSoul Endorses This Candidate… #PrayingBackwards

2012-10-17T22:12:00.001-07:00

Carlos of Ragamuffin Soul has it right. He has come up with a political statement that actually SPEAKS!
This is going to be a powerful event that I am encouraging all of you to check out and even participate in.

RagamuffinSoul Endorses This Candidate… #PrayingBackwards

Lisa Chan's Be Still giveaway winner...

2012-09-16T13:53:00.000-07:00

We have a winner in the Lisa Chan Be Still giveaway.

Before we announce our winner I want to extend a big thank you to Lisa Chan and her media crew for not only the opportunity to review the film but for giving our readers an opportunity to learn about it and one reader to win their own copy.

It has been a tremendous honor to be part of this and I can honestly say the film truly brought a change in my heart at a much needed time.

Now for the big announcement....

Congratulations Rebecca! Please contact me with your mailing information so I can forward it to Lisa Chan's media personal and they will be mailing you out your copy of Be Still.

Remember just because you didn't win, it doesn't mean you can't still own a copy of the video. You can still order a copy HERE.

This film is an awesome resource than can be shared with a bible study, prayer group, or just a group of friends over coffee.

Be Still - Lisa Chan Review & Giveaway

2012-09-04T21:24:00.001-07:00

Earlier this summer I was blessed to be invited to review Lisa Chan’s film; "Be Still" the first film in her new True Beauty series. Lisa, an amazing woman of God is the wife of well-known pastor; Francis Chan author of Crazy Love and Forgotten God.;

Being a major fan of the Chan’s I was excited and eager to participate in the review but soon busyness overtook me and I put the review to the side.

The morning I watched the film was preceded by a restless night. Tossing and turning, sleep eluding me until I finally decided to get up and start my day. Sure it was slightly half past 3 am but what else was I going to do, sleep had long since fled and there was work that could be done. As I made my way into the living room the Holy Spirit gently nudged me to watch the film. Well, I thought it is quiet and I can watch it in peace, little did I know this film would provide the answer and rest I was looking for.

I love how God has a keen way of sending you exactly what you need right when you need it. This film could not have shown up at a better time in my life as I had found myself in the midst of swirling busyness. I had been feeling like I was losing my center, grasping for balance and desperate to breath, I needed to “be still”.

I found it ironic that as the film started the clock on the screen flashed 3:57 am the exact time flashing on my computer clock. Clearly I needed to see this film at this appointed time.

As I sat in the stillness of the early morning Lisa’s words drove home, hitting its intended target – my heart. Tears welled up in my eyes as she asked “Have you been still lately, hushed, subdued, soft, and free from disturbance? Have you been STILL before God? Have you really listened to God, been in that quiet place?”

Having been caught up in the whirlwind of being a wife, a mom, work and ministry this video called out the Martha in me and poured into the Mary.

This film brought me back full circle to what really matters most and what's really missing in the lives of so many women and that's God. Like Martha we know the Lord but in the every day hustle and bustle of life we get so busy serving, serving our families, serving in our churches and communities we

neglect to spend the much needed time at his feet.

Lisa said something so profound in this video, she said "There's plenty of people that would say, 'If Jesus literally walked through my door, I would know to sit there and listen to Him.' But we have access to the same Jesus, every day, and why don't we choose to sit at His feet?"

Well Watered Women of God this film is a clarion call to every woman who is a believer.

From the woman who finds herself overwhelmed with all of life, to the woman who just simply hungers for more quiet time with the Lord, this video will minister, encourage and challenge you to "Be Still".

I highly recommend this video for personal reflection and time with the Lord, as well as a great resource to view with your women’s group, bible study or friends.

I am also very excited to announce Lisa is generously offering a copy of Be Still to a Well Watered Woman reader! In order to enter, simply leave a comment below! The winner will be drawn and announced on September 15th.

While there can only be one winner of the giveaway each of you have the opportunity to order the video HERE.

You can order the video, download it or watch it online, however you choose you will be

blessed by its contents.

Be sure to leave a comment letting me know you would like to be entered into the drawing to win a copy of Be Still from Lisa.

Until next time, I'll be sitting in His presence, being still,
TonyR

M2M (Missionary to Missionary): The Force of Favor

2012-08-19T23:35:00.001-07:00

M2M (Missionary to Missionary): The Force of Favor: Mahesh Chavda “Let me find favor in your sight, my lord; for you have comforted me, and have spoken kindly to your maidservant, th...

Kendrick Family Life and Adventures: One step forward, two steps back...

2012-07-23T11:49:00.001-07:00

What a great and timely blog post by my friend Sharon.
I love how she put life's trials in perspective and like Sharon I'm putting on my dance shoes and putting a new spin on life and the trials and tribulations that come my way.

Talk a waltz on over to Sharon's blog and be blessed by her encouraging words...

Kendrick Family Life and Adventures: One step forward, two steps back...: ...Life. Most people know this phrase and have had one on one experience with it. Just when your life seems to be turning around for the bet...

Dancing until next time,

Generation Rising

2012-07-17T22:10:00.001-07:00

In a world that says God is obsolete in the lives of the young generation; we are here to say He is not.

There is a generation rising; a generation whose not afraid to take a stand for Christ.

God is indeed raising up a Joshua generation, there is a shifting and uprising of youth with the spirit of John The Baptist. Young men and young women who are preparing the way for the risen Lord. Declaring His salvation, His goodness, and glory throughout the earth.

All over the country revival is breaking forth and it’s being led by a generation of planet shakers.

These young adults are taking daring and bold stands for righteousness, holiness and proclaiming truth.

They are calling forth not only their generation but generations behind and before them. They are sending out a cry challenging us to rise up and challenging the youth behind them to make ready.

This generation of world changers can be heard weekly during our Well Watered Woman Talk Radio show’s summer series Generation Rising.

Our Generation Rising series enters our 3rd week as we present to you a panel of dynamic youth and young adults who are defying the stigma of the

world and the spirit of this age. They are on fire for God actively seeking to take their generation and ours for Jesus. They are young women and men of God who are setting the platform and raising the bar for revival.

You can listen to the first segment featuring Jerah Robinson of Well Watered Woman Teen as she takes on the issue of Cheating. Speaking a dynamic message that transcends age and gender she draws the line in the sand and opens up the topic of cheating in a whole new way.

Our second show features guest Jordan Robinson a a young man of vision, purpose, passion and a prophetic voice. You can listen to Jordan speaking on Generational Deliverance breaking chains and changing generations for a lifetime. Hear his heart as he touches on raising up the next generation by delivering the current one.

You can also join us live this Thursday night to listen to this weeks guest A.J. Bussey a young man of God who is alive with purpose and ignited with a fiery passion for God.

He will be speaking on "You Missed The Boat." In a social networking era where it's all about the "fan" A.J. lays down just how we can miss out by being a fan of Christ instead of an obedient, devoted, passionate, follower of Christ.

Well Watered Woman Talk Radio airs live every Thursday at 5pm PST 7pm CST and 8pm EST.

You can listen live via computer or call in at (949) 266-6711.

We look forward to you all tuning in to support and encourage this Generation Rising

The Power of God to heal, restore and reconcile...

2012-06-22T18:18:00.000-07:00

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Last night I had a very real dream of a woman who was broken in her marriage and in her life. Although she believed restoration of marriage was possible she had ceased to believe it was possible for hers.

She wept as she shared her story of hurt, infidelity and more. In the dream I was offering up encouragement that God was able and she looked at me with eyes filled with tears and said but how, how do you know? I looked at her and said because my friend Bess showed me it was so.

I begin to play the recording of Bess’s testimony. As I shared I saw the light come on and as it came on I saw countless other women listening in and as they listened it was healing for their souls. It brought freedom from the pain of sin and shame that they had carried for years. It opened the door for them to walk out of the darkness of a secret they had never told out of fear of what others would say or think.
It let them know they were not alone and healing was possible for them. It caused them to know reconciliation and restoration was absolutely possible. The light shined in their darkness allowing them to know forgiveness is possible and love and prevail.

When I woke from the dream I knew that Bess’s story is a story that must be told. Many are hurting and her story holds the key to their healing. Her testimony is designed by God to heal the masses, to touch women globally and to bring restoration to marriages by the droves.

I was so blessed to have Bess as a guest on the Well Watered Woman talk radio show on March 8 2012. I originally had Bess on to talk about her Health and Wholeness coaching not knowing God was going to take the show to an entire different place. I was not familiar with Bess’s testimony and as she shared it I was moved to tears at the awesomeness of God and His ability to restore and heal not only one’s body, but their souls, their marriages and their lives.

Dear Well Watered Women of God if you are hurting, if you are in need of healing, restoration or reconciliation in your life I strongly encourage you to listen to Bess’s story, you can find the episode above. It will impact you, help shore up your faith and help you to move forward in the healing process.

88 Days...

2012-06-14T23:29:00.000-07:00

Last Thursday marked the last day of school and as you can imagine, it was a filled with lots of joy, along with a little sadness.

As the kids arrived at my post I greeted them with the obvious question; “are you excited it’s the last day of school?” I received lots of yeses, some no’s and some in-betweens.

One answer caught me completely by surprise and really changed the direction of my summer. It came from a first grader who’s normally very quiet but that morning he showed a different side of his personality.

While he and his mom waited to cross she expressed her gladness of not having to make the trek in the heat anymore, he on the other hand expressed something else. With a burst of energy and a broad grin he loudly declared 88 DAYS! I have 88 days off from school! 88 DAYS he said again with so much passion it almost came out as a shout. In reality we only have 80 days off but hey, whose counting right?

His enthusiasm shocked me because it was so out of the ordinary. I was used to this quiet and somewhat introverted little fellow who would offer up a shy smile and reserved good morning every day.

His wide toothy grin told me he had plans to live every single one of the next “88 days" to the fullest. He reeked with excitement; school was going to be over, he would be free and was going to take advantage of every moment. He didn’t disclose his plans and I have no clue if they include sleeping in; playing at a park or endless hours in a swimming pool, what I do know is this; whatever they are he intends to live them on purpose and out loud.

This little boy’s joy was so contagious it ignited a spark in me. Watching the transformation of this shy reserved boy into a cannonball of excitement really got me thinking.

I was excited for school to be out too, but for less stellar reasons, I was just happy the school year was over. I hadn't given any real thought as to what I would or could do over those "88 days". Seeing his excitement prompted me to go on a journey of 88 days of purposeful and out loud living.

His excitement showed me I don’t have 88 days off just to do “nothing” I have 88 days off to LIVE, to enjoy life, enjoy people, places and things. I can fill my 88 days with purposeful living, truly relishing being alive.

His joy made me want to step into the fullness of life and that more abundantly. It made me want to take a break from the rush of my normal every day to just savor the moment I find myself in.

Much too often life goes at the speed of roller coaster and crazy; a never ending speeding cycle filled with ups and downs. When we buy into the rush we miss the beauty of the small things God wants us to experience and enjoy. Things as simple as enjoying a morning of sleeping in exchange for the normal 4:45am wake up call that snatches me from my sheets or actually getting to enjoy the sunrise, instead of rushing through it as I’m getting dressed and ready for work.

The more I thought about it the more I wanted to fill my days with things that matter, not carelessly waste them away. I want to fill my days with things such as really being present with my girls who like their older brothers before them are growing up all to fast for this momma’s heart. I want to do things like carve out time to finish writing the 3 books that have been holed up on this computer waiting to be completed.

I want to fill my days with living and whatever I do, like my little friend I want to do it out loud, on purpose and with exuberant joy!

Dear Well Watered Woman of God I encourage you to step into “88 days” of purposeful living. Embrace the things that count, savor the moments you have with your loved ones, embellish in the thing the Father has created for us to revel in – LIFE!

Isn’t it time we gave ourselves permission to take a break from all the stress, pressure and cares of our everyday comings and goings to live?

Jesus came that we might have life and that more abundantly isn’t it time we walk in it?

Through Christ You Are Enough

2012-05-30T13:58:00.000-07:00

Last night I saw a blooming business that was doing something God had given me an idea to do over 15 years ago. Seeing it caused two thoughts to come forth; 1- what if I had really pressed in and moved forward with that idea and 2- this could have been me, but I praise God somebody is reaping the harvest I didn't glean and they are living off the overflow - God wastes nothing.

It also evoked these determinations of heart - as God is my witness if it is within my power and ability I will NEVER let go of another God given assignment, vision, dream, or idea again.

My time is coming back around, it may not be that specific idea, vision or dream but God has something else for me. I’m up next and what I didn’t know then I absolutely know now and that is God has made me enough.

You see my friends, God never gives a dream, vision or idea except He has equipped you to walk it out. In fact He is able to do more than you can ever ask think or imagine when you make a decision to walk it out. (Hebrews 13:21 and Ephesians 3:20)

When God brought the children of Israel to the promised land He had already secured their victory, however the people outside of Joshua and Caleb only saw themselves as grasshoppers and fear prevented them from going forward into the blessing of destiny. (Numbers 13:33)

How about you? Have you ever let go of a God given assignment, dream, vision or idea because you didn't think you could or should? Perhaps you felt like I did with that business; you didn't think you had enough, knew enough or where enough to bring it to fruition? Or perhaps fear of failure or in some cases fear of success kept you from going forward with it?

Make a determination today that you will commit to bringing to birth every dream God gives you no matter how hard the pregnancy or labor to deliver it may be or in most cases appear to be.

Often we give up before we get started because of how it looks, but looks can be deceiving. Remember God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, power and soundness of mind. (2Timothy 1:7)

If God gave you the idea He has already given you all that you need to bring it to pass. When you make a determination to step out of the shadow of fear you will find the thing you feared the most was really a small thing in the light of God. You can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens you! (Philippians 4:13)

Blessings until next time,

Be Not Dismayed - Only Believe

2012-02-29T06:16:00.001-08:00

I woke up with such an excitement about the Women of Destiny cruise/conference and what we are going to experience in God.

I also felt the weightiness of the hearts of women who are desperate to go but can't see a way. As I prayed for you all this morning I felt strongly in my spirit to tell you, just because you haven't seen it yet doesn't mean it isn't coming. Don't get in despair or depression get in a place of expectancy because the Lord wants to meet you at the place of expectation.

He reminded me of Jairus who needed a miracle for his daughter. As Jesus was coming he was delayed by another woman's needs. As Jairus watched someone else get a miracle the news came that his daughter had died. Many of you are like that today, you are watching everyone around you get their answer to prayer, get their miracle and yet your situation, your hope, your desire seems to be dying as time draws closer. Without skipping a beat Jesus said, Fear not: believe only. He later told them the little girl is not dead only sleeping.

Today God wants you to know your situation situation is not dead, delayed does not meant denied.. fear not only believe. Is there anything too hard for God? He is the God of the impossible and he makes impossibilities come into reality. If this is for you and you would like our prayer team to pray with and for you in agreement to attending the conference/cruise please email us at: prayer-team@wellwateredwoman.com

We will be lifting you up by name as we stand in agreement for your provision.

Join The Journey

2012-02-21T04:00:00.001-08:00

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Matters of The Heart; Ebony Edwards

2012-02-19T06:23:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone!
I am so blessed to introduce you all to a young lady whom God is raising up mightily.
She is young woman I have watched grow for close to 10 years. She has endured ups and downs and realizations in her journey. As a single woman she speaks from her heart a portion of her journey and where she is today. February is traditionally known as the month of Love. We see the pink and red hearts, flowers and flashy jewelry all around us; on the television, in magazines, the stores, on the radio and internet ads. It stirs up our desire to have love, to be loved, to love but at what cost? It beats the hearts and minds of singles like a drum, perpetually reminding them of their singleness, drumming into them all that they think they are mission out on because they are single. Today Ebony speaks her heart on Romance, Love and God, take a look at what she has to say....

Blessings,

Romance. Is it a lost art? Where are the wanton displays of interest and where is chivalry? Has it been lost through the generations or are the stories we hear of past love one in a million? Was there ever a point in time when men romanced women?

Being honest, I must admit that I have a slightly biased opinion on this topic (might even say bitter) seeing as I am a hopeless die hard romantic and I have yet to experience a pure unconditional love from a man equipped with genuine interest, romance, and frills.

I am an avid blog reader, and the topic of discussion for a few of these blogs was about romance. On these sites, blogs were posted explaining how they longed to experience romance like in the movies or books. (They know it’s fictitious, but would still like to experience a romance of that magnitude i.e. candle lit dinners, surprises or other romantic gestures) Some commenter’s even shared their romantic experiences, and as I read through all of the responses I felt kind of crappy.

Now granted I am still young, but the wheels in my head began to turn because I can count on both of my hands the amount of times that a guy I was talking to did anything romantic for me. Then the realization that I never required more from anyone set in as well.

I'm on the journey to developing self-worth and separating healthy actions from non-healthy actions and I realized I made things too easy for people. My mentality was that no one could be perfect so I will work with a person. Let's just say that most of the people I talked to dud not hold much worth, which is a reflection of how much I valued myself. What I brought to the table didn't even equate to what they had which is horrible because I'm definitely a “cater to you” type of girl.

I know for a fact that I'm changing and emotionally healing because I didn't feel depressed or lonely, I kind of giggled and thought to myself if I get married I know my husband will be a wonderful man. I have accepted that God will work on me so that I won't be a shell of a woman and I would be able to receive his love and reciprocate. I know my relationship with him would be one that inspires others.

God has revealed so much to me in such a short period of time that its mind boggling. I literally had to sit down and look at the self destructive behaviors that I exhibited and assess them with His help. One of the main issues: I was willing to settle for things that were spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically unhealthy. Because I put myself through this degradation and it took years to tack on all the pain, I am prepared to take the time and allow God to mend me and make me whole.

I realize that on my own I am incapable of repairing anything. With that being said, I just read a book entitled I kissed dating goodbye by Joshua Harris. Lately I have read a few Christian books that explain how important it is for Christians to not date because it is a highly defective ritual for mate selection. Why waste precious time dating when I need to work towards a relationship with God, when I need to work towards fulfilling His purpose for my life, and when I need to be pruned so that I can be the woman of God that he has called me to be.

The lesson and life principles I learned hit me harder than ever and I felt convicted. If and when it is time for me to be with someone it will happen. Dating is not about fun and games because in the end there is so much pain, unrecoverable time, and it is a price I just can't pay.

Emotionally I'm weak, (too weak honestly) and I just brush things under the carpet. I want more for my relationships with God and my future husband. I don't want to distract and detract away from my spiritual life, nor do I want my future husband to have to deal with an emotional burden (honestly speaking at this point that's what I am). Being a whole person fully and equally balanced is my goal. There isn't any better goal I could set for myself right now. With that being said; I want grand gestures, I want romance, and I want unconditional love. However I am willing to set unattainable standards that only a God selected mate can attain and I am also willing to be patient. If that day never comes, I will be fine. I would rather live alone knowing that I never settled for less than God’s best than to aimlessly search and settle for a cheap imitation of love.

Ebony Edwards

Water from The Well Book Signing 2/11/2012

2012-02-04T14:19:00.000-08:00

Water from The Well

Book Signing

Saturday February 11 1pm – 3pm
Heaven Sent Christian Book Store
4990 W. Craig Road #5
Las Vegas NV 89130