She's A Survivor

I was truly honored that my event planning company was asked to host a "Survivor's" Party or Bash. It was in honor of my friend First Lady Gloria Smalls. It never ceases to amaze me at how diligently she's believed God's word through this entire process. You know somethings never affect you until they hit home and her being pronounced with cancer and then God healing her really took a toll on me. I first was in deep denial because she would always look herself. She was never complaining about pain or kemo and her hair was still healthy and full.

Then all of a sudden, she started to loose her hair and that's when it became real to me. I can't imagine what goes on in the mind of someone who has to loose their hair and even their breast or other parts but I do know that God is faithful. I've lost a few things on my walk (including some body things) and all I could do in the process was praise God because I didn't loose my life.Life is a valuable thing. When God gives us His breathe daily, sometimes we become ungrateful as if we are causing ourselves to breathe.

It's vitally important that we thank God for every breath and that we get busy. Whether you live or die, live or die doing the will of God; the will that was set in place for your life. Gloria was so happy to have all her family, friends, and folks around last night. You could see her will not only to survive but to do the will of God for her life, while she has life.

So to all of my sisters out there who has experienced that spirit called cancer.....Praise God that He is still a healer and find someone else to encourage. All sickness is not until death.....and some God allows to show you that you weren't really living. Now live and survive..the best is yet to come.I love you wonderful woman of GodDanyelle Scroggins

I know just when you thought you knew where I was going by the title, you'll see you didn't have a clue. Most of you think I'm talking about the sisters you gained by the parental structures and participants that God gave you at birth but unfortunately not so. Those, you didn't get to choose but the God Given Sisters that I'm talking about are the ones that God put in place and you just happen to choose His will, and in His will came sisters who are with you through thick and thin.I had the distinc opportunity this past weekend of bonding with a few women who God purposely set in my path to become my sisters.

There is nothing like conversing with someone who you don't feel an inch of envy towards or vice-versa. Someone with whom you can share all of your dirty secrets and never regret it. Someone who you can share what God is birthing through you and they're happy and ready to pray. This by far was so fantastic for me and I encourage you sisters out there to embrace your "God Given Sisters"! Just being in the company of these women made me forget about all the pitfalls with bad girlfriends I've had.

You know haters are born everyday but there's nothing like a woman who knows who she is in Christ and where she's going, and knows that no man or woman can stop her. So to all you sisters out there, know who you are so you can be the backbone for your God Given Sisters.

I love all of my "God Given Sisters", you know who you are and if there is anything that I can do for you, with God as my help......it will be done.Be Blessed Danyelle

How To Be Found

In "Not Until You’re Ready" I go through great lengths to establish the fact that women are not the finders but the ones who are suppose to be found. Nevertheless, this has seemingly be the number one unanswered mystical problem. In the corners of their minds, women are swamped with the question, "How can I be found?" So again here comes Pastor Danyelle to the rescue!

How often do you go to your church? Every Sunday? How often do you go to your job? Every day? How many times have you actually gone on a true vacation during your vacation from the job? See, this is where the problem is. So often Daughters of God your routine never changes. Didn’t Jesus change His routine every now in then? Remember in the New Testament when He used a boat one time, then He walked on water another time, then He rode in a donkey one time, and He walked several times. But get this, every time He changed His routine, He’d eventually glide along the path where someone was in need of His services. Think about it....if He would have stayed on the same path the whole time, He’d never been in the crowd just a touch away from the women with the issue of blood while on his way to raise Jairus’ daughter from the dead, He’d never seen four fishermen He called to be His very on disciples, or get this, He would have never seen Zacchaeus up in the sycamore tree.

Let me bring this even closer, If Ruth hadn’t never followed Naomi to her home, she would have never been gleaning in Boaz field. The man who later became her man and showed the kinsmen redeemer at work. So all I’m trying to say ladies is...MOVE AROUND! You can not expect to be found if there is no one available to find you. What am I saying? You’ve been in the same church all of your life, all the men are married, you’d really prefer to be found by a godly man who already attends service.....well, why don’t you visit other churches every now and again. I know you love your pastor and your church but just maybe your man is waiting on you to walk through the doors of His church because like you, he desires a woman that’s already attending church.

If you’re on vacation from your job, why don’t you take a vacation? You keep traveling in the same circles and sitting in the same place so, how can you be found? A woman that’s desiring to be found has enough sense to realize that her circle hasn’t yielded anything new. Why waste your time hoping that "Mr. It" gets a divorce from his wife? You’ve heard he’s having problems so you’re going to hold up your life waiting for a marriage that might not ever dissolve to dissolve. Get real sister. Get your butt up and MOVE AROUND!

Faith without works is dead. Work out your own faith by knowing that just because a husband is what you desire, God is going to give him. Then show God that you trust Him and His word by getting you together. Whatever is holding you back from getting in that find position, this is the time to get it right. Could it be that God already has him waiting on you and you are your very own holdup.

Let go of that past stuff and get ready, get ready, get ready! As the acclaimed Bishop TD Jakes would say. Now plan your next vacation, and get up and go to the Wal-mart thirty miles away. It won’t hurt the drive will do you some good. Go to visit other churches there just might be a Word and a Man waiting there for you. But please remember it’s "Not Until You’re Ready."
Co-Pastor Danyelle Scroggins is the assistant pastor at New Vessels Ministries. She’s also the author of "Not Until You’re Ready".

You can email her at info@danyellescroggins.com or go to her page at www.danyellescroggins.com. Visit www.myspace.com/danyellescroggins.

Romance the Right Way!

I had the distinc priviledge of chattering with some Christian women about marriage the other day. Some were really frustrated that their marriages never compared to the marriages they read about in romance novels or Christian fiction books. Today, most Christian authors are really dealing with real life circumstances and situations and I say, "Hats Off!!!" As a author, when the notion to write is made manifest and I begin to type away, I often think what affect will this writing have on the reader. So many women are reading and so many are wishing that their relationships would resemble those in the books....but they rally do.

Now the question is....Can they? Can a Christian marriage be filled with romance? Of course my answer is "certainly", but sometimes this requires more work on the woman's behalf. Yeah! Yeah! I know your saying, "But I'm tired, that's the only way I get romance....if I initiate it." Well, do you want it? It shouldn't matter who initiates it, just as long as your partner participates.

I've talked to many women who are Christians who've had affairs outside of their marriages. I ask the same question....."Couldn't you be getting that at home"? And I recieve the same answer...."Yes, but I'm tired of being the one with the great ideas". Well look at it this way...Even when you're cheating, as the woman you are probably the one who puts on a teddy. You are the one who cooks a delicate, delicious meal. You are probably the one who packs the candles although he has packed the wine. So as you see, it still takes effort. But isn't it amazing how when you are cheating, you rally need all the other stuff. That's because sin is so over-rated. There is just so much hype when you are sneaking around hiding....but guess what? You can't hide from God.

I think I'd rather ignite that same type of hype in my own marriage and be found righteous before God, than to risk being romanced by another man that's not my husband and dying on the way home from the romantic trip. Let's be real... the protection shield around you becomes fragile when you live a life of sin. If sin separates you from God, how can you feel protected when you're committing sin? Remember ladies, God made you a help meet and you can help your husband meet your needs by guiding him sometimes. Make things happen in your own home, with your own husband. You'd be surprised at how your husband misses the teddy, the champagne, and the things you use to do before you got married. Always remember things will get better but, "It's Not Until You're Ready!"
Be Blessed, Danyelle

It's Under The Blood

Hey Friends, it seems that those of us who have a dream and vision have been saturated with attacks lately. FYI.....the atmospheric demonic occurances that have been trying to stop you, detour you, and destroy you are cast down now because the Blood of Jesus has been pronounced over you this day.

All that has anything to do with you is under the blood. Such a blood can not only wipe away your sins and make you whole again....this blood covers you from the attacks of the enemy. It insures that the enemy can't hinder what God has perfected in you to come through you. This is the prophetic shout out to you today that IT'S UNDER THE BLOOD!!! Go through knowing that the Blood of JESUS covers you. Remember that Christ was lifted to draw you and His blood protects you in the times of trouble. Why? Because of the Blood, you yourself can go before the Throne of God with a humbled heart, lawless to cast all your cares, and request more of His grace and mercy.

Get up! Move through the course which has been set before you. PUSH, use your weapons ("For the weapons of our warfare are not carnel but mighty to the pulling down of strongholds!!!"), and know that nothing that is formed by the enemy to hinder, destroy, or stop you is going to prosper. Be strong in the LORD and in the power of HIS might. Remember right where you are is where God has allowed you to be, hang in there, and know that He is with you. Know that the Lord is going through with you and this is the time when you are closest to Him because these are they (the things, the people, the circumstances) that have caused you to pray. I love you all, Danyelle!

Thanks Steve Harvey

Hey Ladies, Looks like Steve is going around telling women what I've been preaching since I got delivered. So if by chance you are still stuck in a meaningless relationship or a sinful relationship go ahead and buy his book!!! After you read his, then pick up "Not Until You're Ready." See, he breaks it down in a mans voice and I share with you from the voice of spiritual revelation.

So often women, we have found ourselves in relationships that don't merit or equivalate to whom we are and whose we are. But God!!! God is now using a famous comic and radio talk show host to bring women back to who they are. See, his message is you have the best gift on earth and if you hold to your standards, men won't have a choice but to except what you give. My message is you are the daughter of God and if you become so saturated in God's will for your life, and prepare yourself as His daughter, when you are found the man that finds you will be able to love you as Christ love the church and as he loves himself.

"Husbands love your wives, even as Christ also love the church, and gave himself for it; So ougth men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:" Ephesians 5:25,28-29.

As a daughter of God you deserve nothing less than to be loved like he would love himself. So many women have excepted being liked and not love. He likes you enough to pretend that your goodies are so good, while he share his goodies with your next door neighbor, and declares to his friends that you both are just his friends; he loves the woman across town who has his three children. And with this, you can see that she's not love either because if he loved her, he wouldn't be spreading himself all over town. But just as Steve says that women have the power to prevent this, I totally agree. If you flee fornication, you won't have to worry about getting played because when that brother leaves you, all he has is a word from the Lord and encouragement to be saved!!!!

That same chapter of Ephesians ends with a word to the wife....."and the wife see that she reverence her husband." How can you reverence a man that's not yours? How can you reverence a man that does not love you? Most importantly, How can you reverence a man who does not reverence God? Steve might can't say it like I can because he has to be universal in his speaking but I can be spiritual and universal because I'm not looking for sales. I'm trying to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Woman of God, we have got to live our lives and do all we do in this body as unto the Lord. Know you not that your body is the temple of the HOLY GHOST!!!!!

I've found that "Not Until You're Ready" is a book that you either like or hate. Those that hate it, hate it because they are not ready to come to grips with who they really are and who they belong too. So why don't you buy Steve's book? Hear it from a brother. Whether you know it or not, it's still God going into Satan's territory and snatching His daughters out.
Be Blessed, Danyelle

Happy Valentine's Day

Hey all my single sisters out there, don't let the activities of this day make you depressed or covet what someone has. This is the day when you have the distinc priviledge in telling God how much you love Him. And of course, you already see the provisions of His love, not just on this day, but every single day you open your eyes.

Look at this: "There is a difference between a wife and a single woman. The unmarried cares about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit. But she who is married cares about the things of the world---how she may please her husband. And this I say for your own profit, not that I may put a leash on you, but for what is proper, and that you may serve the Lord without distraction." 1 Corinthians 7:34-35

How awesome is that? God specifically sets a couple of scriptures in His most Holy and Divine Word to speak to just you.....Single Woman. He cares so much about you until He wants you to see the beauty of being without a mate. You are at the point in your lives, like I once was, and this is where I truly found and built a standing relationship with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. No one controlled me praying all over the house, LLOOUUDD!!! I laid before the Lord whenever I got ready. My praise and worship music blasted as loud as I wanted it too. I said all this to say....take advantage of being single. Get to know the Lord and yourself. If you desire a husband, this is the time to make your request known before the Lord. Show Him your faithfulness. When you become faithful before God and to God, He'll began to prepare you to be faithful to one of His very own sons.

So this day, my sister, is the beginning of your love relationship with God and yourself. Learn to love and show love in your every day walk with Him. As you began to love yourself, you won't except just anything....you'll await that with is pure, perfected, and allows you to give a good report. LOL Danyelle

Happy Valentine's Day to my married girls as well. You might not get anything today because to some of your husbands, his provision is a well unspoken jesture of his love for you daily. And get this...I'd rather you show me daily your love for me in how you treat me than to treat me aweful and buy me a diamond necklace on Valentine's day. Let's be real, it happens. So you too, should say to your own self....I Love You Girl! Whether it's a day of gifts or just another day in the neighborhood...Thank the Lord you were around to see it. Now as you find more ways to please your mate, don't forget that you follow him as he follows Christ and if you can, bless God for the awesome man He chose to love you on Earth! LOL Danyelle