Welcome to breath of God online magazine. A publication committed to providing content that will awaken the Spirit, enlighten the mind and edify the body to live an abundant life in Christ.
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This issue we focus on the topic of change. Change in our attitudes, the way we think about our bodies, how we handle our finances - change.
In our focus article, Latisha Lee encourages us to look at the benefits of change. Change may not be pleasant, but there are benefits when we accept change with obedience. In Inhale, Lee Watts reminds us that God never changes, He is a very present help. We need to be reminded of this truth when we are overwhelmed. Many of us feel overwhelmed when we look at our body image. Tracie Davis, writes an insightful article on why it's important to celebrate even the small changes and victories when it comes to your health. Lastly, Kristin Dortch gives it to us straight in her Making Cents piece: what's more important the shoes or being financial healthy?
We pray as you experience changes in life, that this issue will encourage you to view changes with an unwavering faith and hope in HIM.
Be sure to check out the website to learn which one us has a secret love with Twizzlers and popcorn.
~ latisha j lee and levitica watts
Encouraging Change
latisha j. lee
I almost wish there was an easy way to tell you this, but there isn't so here it goes: As long as you're alive you will experience changes, especially if you are a child of God. He is working in and through us to change us to be more like Him. If you and I will - by faith - trust the process of change our attitude and approach toward it would be better. Our hearts would be willing to accept change rather than to resist change - regardless of how or when that change comes into our life. Our lives would be yielded to right living rather than cyclical disobedience. Peace would replace areas of our lives that are filled with stress. Yes, fear of the unknown may cause you to pause. Yes, unexpected changes may be hard to handle, but we have a faithful, loving Father who desires for us to be complete in Him. Let's look at the benefits of change and God's response.
Change for the Good
Loss of life, sickness or other life altering events do not bring up thoughts that "this is good." People often retreat or rebel during this time. Finding the strength to sustain our day-to-day activities because our life seems foggy and we don't understand why change had to come so soon, so devastating is hard. Time and testimonies have proven that through these events of heart wrenching change that we discover faithful and true friends. We learn how resilient we are, we may even discover gifts that may have been dormant. The greatest revelation is renewed knowledge that GOD loves us! You will look back and realize that He was with you the whole time. You can trust Him. He's faithful and "...He is working things out for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28)
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virtuous women
Beth Moore
If you have never experienced the
enlightening and energetic teachings of author and teacher Beth Moore, you are missing an awesome treat! Beth Moore is the author of numerous bible studies and books that minister to women of all races, ages and denominations.
In 1994, she founded Living Proof Ministries, headquartered in Houston, Texas. The purpose of the ministry is to teach women how to love and live on God's Word. She has written numerous books and Bible studies, including Breaking Free, Believing God, and When Godly People Do Ungodly Things.
God has blessed Beth with the wonderful opportunity to travel throughout the world teaching the Word of God. She can be heard on her web site at www.livingproof.org and appears each Wednesday on "Life Today with James Robison."
Although Beth is very busy with her travel schedule, she still teaches a 700-member Sunday school class at Houston's First Baptist Church. She also
hosts an interdenominational Tuesday-night Bible study for women in her city. Uniting the body of Christ is very important to Beth therefore she makes it a priority to bring together women of all denominations.
She has been married to Keith Moore for over 30 years. She also has two children - Amanda and Melissa.