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Our goal is to offer tools, resources, and commentary that inspires, encourages, and provokes members of our community to take action.http://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)Blogger367125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-7115771691927198031Sun, 10 Nov 2013 20:14:00 +00002013-11-10T14:15:35.558-06:00#authors#books#christianity#religion http://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2013/11/killing-religion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-7171728890790027312Fri, 01 Nov 2013 03:25:00 +00002013-10-31T22:25:39.760-05:00Reality TV for David and Tamela Mannhttp://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2013/10/reality-tv-for-david-and-tamela-mann.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-7193468887631969873Mon, 19 Aug 2013 16:20:00 +00002013-08-19T11:20:00.786-05:00#coach#coaching#empowerment#golden life#inspirational#life coach#lifecoaching#mentor#motivational#purpose#self confidence#self esteem#self improvement Truthful, in-depth personal knowledge is known as "insight." This is a deep, intuitive realizing of yourself that fortifies your core. Your core calls for being both strong and resilient so it can handle the shifts life surprises you with. Pleased, successful people nurture this inner part of themselves because they know when they shine an the individuals around them feel better also. Having http://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2013/08/how-can-i-feel-more-worthy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-3561639550937657814Thu, 15 Aug 2013 16:03:00 +00002013-08-19T11:00:46.496-05:00#Cheryl Lacey Donovan#coach#coaching#empowerment#golden life#inspirational#life coach#purpose#self confidence#self esteem#success#wisdomforeverydaylife What is your personal currency? What do you feel you have to provide to the world as a whole, and is that offer given the value, validity, and respect it merits? Are you happy? When you judge yourself, as we all do, how do you measure up? Are you an evenly appreciated part of society? Are you predictable? Do you ever feel compromised in any case? When you think of your worth what springs to http://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2013/08/what-is-your-personal-currency.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-7548366407516384959Thu, 01 Aug 2013 18:00:00 +00002013-08-01T13:00:03.317-05:00#business#businesscoaching#Cheryl Lacey Donovan#coaching#inspirational#motivational#successleadersleadershipleadership development What is the difference between successful people on non-successful people? Are successful people more intelligent or do they just have better opportunities than non-successful people? Brian Tracy said, "Only Difference between successful people and non successful people is this: "Everybody thinks about what they want, but successful people think about what they want, and HOW to get it!" http://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2013/08/how-are-you-going-to-get-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-6952049374982041167Tue, 30 Jul 2013 18:00:00 +00002013-07-30T13:00:06.424-05:00#businesscoaching#coaching#empowerment#inspirational#motivationalentrepreneurshipleadersleadership developmentlearninglifelong learning Entrepreneurial leaders do not have a mindset that adapts to failure.  Things go wrong, of course, but entrepreneurs don’t call them “failures” they call them “glitches, mistakes, bungles, setbacks” – but not failing. When one such entrepreneur was asked about the hardest decision he ever had to make, he answered that he didn’t know what a hard decision was.  An entrepreneur will http://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2013/07/good-leaders-are-good-learners.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-2323845133671288522Thu, 25 Jul 2013 18:00:00 +00002013-07-25T13:00:02.487-05:00#business#businesscoaching#coaching#inspirational#motivational#rejectionleaderleadersleadershipleadership development             No matter what you sell, you will inevitably face rejections and refusals, but learning to see “No” as valuable feedback can take you to a new level.              Over the years, I’ve had as many rejections as anyone else, especially as an author who doesn’t havehttp://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2013/07/how-to-deal-with-no-in-business.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-7334946370037845880Tue, 23 Jul 2013 17:57:00 +00002013-07-23T13:34:57.287-05:00#businesscoaching#Cheryl Lacey Donovan#empowerment#golden life#inspirational#life coach#lifecoaching#motivational Motivating yourself to excel should not be something you do only when the spirit moves you.  It’s an ongoing process that should include every facet of your life including your business life. This means your mental attitude, physical well-being and appearance, work atmosphere, your interaction with others (clients and employees alike), and your off-the-job environment. Motivational http://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2013/07/staying-motivated-for-business-in-five.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-3965700816881275097Mon, 08 Jul 2013 11:00:00 +00002013-07-08T06:00:07.604-05:00 The spiritual life is one of exploration. These are some of the ways to lead a spiritual life: 1. Striving for growth The spiritual life is a fallacy if someone is no longer growing. Spirituality is growth. This speaks of discipline; of demanding progress of ourselves. If you want to feel like you are living the best life that you can, then you will need to push yourself in much the same wayhttp://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2013/07/7-steps-to-leading-more-spiritual-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-839893358697963703Sat, 06 Jul 2013 19:06:00 +00002013-07-06T14:06:37.190-05:00#christianity#coaching#devotional#empowerment#inspirational#motivational#purpose 1. Break the stress cycle Relieve your symptoms of stress by exercising, meditating, sleeping etc. Take care of your body by eating well and getting enough sleep and exercise. You can also try observing your reactions to stressors and whether they are appropriate for the situation. Observation alone is a great way to manage stress. 2.  Look for grace.  Keep an eye out http://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2013/07/10-spiritual-ways-to-eliminate-stress_6.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-2156062852425453710Wed, 29 May 2013 11:00:00 +00002013-05-29T06:00:05.908-05:00 Many of us are our own worst enemies, constantly stopping ourselves from achieving our goals with negative self-talk. This type of negativity serves only to limit our potential and prevent us from achieving the success that we are capable of. We are what we think we are. By thinking positively about all things, we admit into our minds thoughts, words and images that are conducive to growth and http://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2013/05/four-tips-for-achieving-goals-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-555694114920479485Wed, 22 May 2013 17:39:00 +00002013-05-22T12:39:20.569-05:00 Positive thinking, self-growth, thinking yourself to success – so much has been said about these subjects, but is it really achievable? The truth is that the power of our minds to influence our actions cannot be underestimated. Not everybody believes or accepts the power of positive thinking. But there is undeniable truth that negative thoughts, words and attitudes bring up negative and http://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2013/05/how-to-live-more-positively.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-781696080333872860Wed, 15 May 2013 15:49:00 +00002013-05-15T10:49:00.301-05:00#coaching#empowerment#golden life#inspirational#life coach#motivational#motivational speaker#purpose#self confidence#self esteem#self improvement#women empowerment Love your neighbor as "YOURSELF" is one of the commandments often quoted from scripture. Many times emphasis is placed on the neighbor rather than "YOURSELF" In fact some would have you believe that loving yourself is somewhat conceited. Yet, if that were the case why is it there. Furthermore, loving you is a prerequisite to loving others. Loving yourself is a major part of success. It is http://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2013/05/word-power.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-2314368144573412058Wed, 08 May 2013 19:02:00 +00002013-05-08T14:02:00.138-05:00#empowerment#self esteemdiscovering purposegoal settinginspirationlife coachmotivationalvision Imagine finally taking off several layers of clothing you've been wearing on top of each other for years and years. Because you've done if for so long and its become your norm you've forgotten that other people consciously choose to live without layers of clothing on. You remember the possibilities of your childhood so you take off the clothing and start running joyfully through the fields http://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2013/05/ask-right-questions-create-better-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-7904905094771125160Wed, 01 May 2013 18:20:00 +00002013-05-02T11:13:45.860-05:00bad habitshypnotisminspirationmotivationobstaclesprocrastinationquite smokingself confidenceself esteemself improvementweight loss Life is nothing but an obstacle course, its all about getting through that obstacle course 'successfully' to your desired goal that most people seem to have a problem with. And it's only normal to encounter these obstacles in the pursuit of your goal. It's kind of a test to see if your worthy. However, when these obstacles start to become a nuisance to the point of almost putting a stop to http://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2013/05/wiping-out-reality-roadblocks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-5483217138648561409Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:14:00 +00002013-04-24T13:14:44.099-05:00#coach#empowerment#life coach#mentor#thefaithwalker#wisdomforeverydaylife#womendiscovering purposevision Believing in yourself is an essential element in achieving personal success. Without self-belief, we tend to make poor decisions based on self-doubt and fear rather than what’s best for us. These decisions may lead to self-destructive behavior such as working at a job you hate because you believe you can’t find a better job, staying in a bad relationship because you believe you don’t deserve http://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2013/04/big-faith-big-power-what-do-you-believe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-5810585452173967487Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:00:00 +00002013-03-11T06:00:18.313-05:00 A legacy is something that is handed down from one period of time to another period of time. What legacy do you hope to leave behind with your writing? Answer: My primary reason for writing is to encourage and inspire my readers to take a deep, personal look at themselves and seek to become better for and through Christ. I hope to leave behind a legacy that inspires and empowers http://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2013/03/meet-author-natasha-frazier.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-2056125827842314476Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:24:00 +00002012-11-30T11:24:48.350-06:00http://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2012/11/acts-of-faith-empowerment-calls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-4482493553030885813Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:32:00 +00002012-08-29T10:32:53.548-05:00  For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. 1 Peter 2:15-16  You are personally responsible for your spiritual freedom. Jesus isn't coming back to die again on the cross. Every curse, every sin, every malady was nailed there with http://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2012/08/silence-foolishness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-3270936870304388272Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:34:00 +00002012-08-22T14:34:50.242-05:00It is good for me that I have been afflicted that I might learn thy statutes. Psalm 119:71 I did a conference call the other night and during the call there was an invitation for prayer requests. During this time one young lady shared with the group that she was to be married the previous Saturday, but at the last minute the groom decided to go his separate way. Now most women might have gottenhttp://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2012/08/its-all-good.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-8764295570065831644Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:49:00 +00002012-08-03T07:49:10.227-05:00 Chocolate or Vanilla? Give me anything chocolate! What flavor of Starbucks Coffee would your main character order? Layla from "The Monday Night Mistress" would order a skinny Mocha latte. She likes the flavor, but does not want the extra calories. Coffee or tea? I usually drink a cup of both daily. Java in the morning and a cup of herbal tea later in the day.Favorite color- peachWhat http://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2012/08/learn-more-about-2012-african-american.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-5542442388793348192Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:19:00 +00002012-07-25T11:19:38.982-05:00 Author Interview Tell us a little about yourself.   I am a Husband of ten years, Father, Mentor and Owner of Never Again Ministries which promote Marriage Enhancement and Holistic Relationships. My Wife and I host the Doctor of Love Show on Three different stations. Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp? In my latest book WISDOM:  Preventing http://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2012/07/meet-author-of-wisdom-preventing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-3877808007878303753Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:37:00 +00002012-07-20T09:41:29.064-05:00  God is Thinking About You by Cheryl Lacey Donovanhttp://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2012/07/god-is-thinking-about-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-6241397172543935092Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:00:00 +00002012-06-18T06:00:09.868-05:00 About the Book Life itself can be overwhelming at times but there are some who are doing well despite the obstacles that life throws their way. There are life-altering events that happen in our lives that send us into a downward spiral and we can’t seem to find our way out. What are life-altering events? A few of them are rape, molestation, divorce, sicknesses, diseases, death of a loved onehttp://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2012/06/introducing-author-paulette-thomas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372391384123414180.post-435000195234184830Mon, 11 Jun 2012 11:00:00 +00002012-06-11T09:10:11.733-05:00 About the Book Denise, a single mom, has finally met the man of her dreams; one she can settle down with. As a bonus, he is the perfect partner to help her to raise her son, Amir. Bernard loves Denise with all of his heart, and other than his weekend drinking binges, he’s a pretty good man. The break up to make up scenario makes it all better and pacifies Denise every time. Tonya and Gary http://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com/2012/06/putting-away-by-sharel-gordon-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Evangelist Donovan)0