to reach the masses as not only an author , but also an international televangelist .
Tell us about what role your faith plays in your writing and in your ministry .
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My life is founded on the Word of God . I know it was nothing but the power of God which snatched me out of sin because I was in and I was in deep but the funny thing is I really wanted out . It ’ s like what Paul said when he wrote , the very thing I don ’ t want to do , I find myself doing , but what I want to do , I don ’ t do . That ’ s how I was and I have had some experiences in my life to occur that I know only God brought me out of . The amazing thing about God and how He moves in my life is , He always puts me in situations where no one can get the credit or glory but Him . So faith is a huge factor in my life and really should be in all of our lives . This is why the enemy fights us the way he does to try and convince us that God is not who He says He is and will not do what He has promised . But the devil is a liar and we must learn to take God at His word and be foolish enough to believe all the big dreams and plans He unveils to us for it shall happen at His appointed time !
What message would you like to convey to aspiring writers ?
Be original . It ’ s ok to admire others but as my mentor and coach , Nanette Floyd Patterson ( Vision Manifestation Queen ) has always taught me , “ God will use your complete design to fulfill your purpose ”. So I tell people you are made up of all the ingredients you will ever need . So often we look outward for our stuff , but all that we need can be found within . I always tell writers or even those who are looking to begin their own magazine to always know the why behind the what , because if you know why you do what you do , when it gets tough to keep doing it you will have the power to continue even when it appears that you are not being effective or when people no longer seem interested in what you have to say . God is the foundation of all I do from writing books , coaching women , and publishing the magazine . I am a firm believer that if God is your foundation , not only will it stand but you will soar above many of those who said you couldn ’ t do it and the love of God will allow you to go back every now and then and help push those into their destiny that tried to keep you from yours ! Now that ’ s powerful !
What ’ s next for you ?
My focus now is getting Women of Standard Magazine where it needs to be and preparing for our official launch event in October . Outside of that , I am preparing to expand my coaching program , Defining the Pearl in You which helps women not only identify their purpose but supply the tools and ideas to actually help them get started . Of course I see radio shows and TV in my future , but it is imperative to me to wait on God ’ s timing . So for now I am encouraging everyone I come across with a goal of making them better after being in my presence . For it is never about us but always about God and loving and helping make others better !
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