Apr 27 2008
Archive for April, 2008
Apr 18 2008
Forgive but NEVER forget
Dear Friend,
FORGIVE BUT NEVER FORGET
It rubs me the wrong way when people say “Just forgive and forget”. They use the words so carelessly, like it’s an easy task.
Would they say that to the late Coretta Scott King? Just forgive and forget they shot and killed your husband? What about Harriet Tubman? If she were still here today would we say just forgive and forget what you went through? How could we forget, as a people what she did for us.
I could never forget what my husband and I have GROWN through. (you see I didn’t say gone or went through) We should appreciate the trials. Lord knows I didn’t appreciate them in the process. I didn’t understand it. But now I know it was for a purpose.
The songwriter says
“How can I forget what you’ve done for me?”
“How can I forget how you set me free?”
“How can I forget how you brought me out?”
“How can I forget?”
“No, never”
The dictionary says to forget is; to cease or fail to remember
Personally, I think we should forgive but we must NEVER forget.
I know we will receive mixed emails regarding this, but that’s why it’s great to all be unique. We have the capability to have our very own opinion and this is just my opinion.
What do you think? Email me at editor@breatheagainmagazine.com
Blessings,
Nicole
PS. TESTIFY - Leave a post in our brand new testimony forum.
Network News
Happy Birthday to our very own Felecia Cleveland.
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Appreciation Service for Pastor Vicki Coward.
WHEN: Sunday, April 20, 2008
TIME: 5 pm
WHERE: Agape International Ministries Worldwide
8001 Staples Mill Road & Wistar
Richmond VA 23228
For more information, call (804) 266-3000.
Phenomenal Woman Awards
Special Graduation Celebrations
Nicole’s Pick of the Week
This week I have chosen to share our testimony forum with you.
We are so excited to share this forum with you, as my testimony is the reason we founded the magazine. Testimonies are so powerful and every week more churches are doing away with the testimony part of service.
There is power in your testimony. There is deliverance in your testimony. Someone’s life could be changed by just hearing what you have overcome and how you made it through. So, please share your testimonies in this forum.
Never think your testimony doesn’t matter. You never know what someone may be struggling with. Share often. Help others.
Remember: someone is waiting to hear your testimony.
If not you - then who?
If not now - then when?
Apr 06 2008
Sowing Seeds
Dear Friend,
When you think of sowing seeds what comes to mind?
They tell me this is the perfect season to start planting seeds. Seeds for vegetables, flowers and even grass.
As a child I can remember helping my grandfather till his garden in the early spring and even pulling weeds out of the flower beds for planting.
It would amaze me how the tomatoes, corn and peppers would magically appear. But in reality it wasn’t magic. It was work. My Pop-Pop would rise early in the morning to ensure the plants were maintained. He would chase off the animals that would try and destroy what he was working so hard to grow. He was the keeper of what he was growing. It was his job to make sure he guarded the crops.
We all plant some type of seeds. But just like my Pop-Pop we must guard what is growing.
On May 15th 2008 Breathe Again Magazine and it’s partners will be planting a garden.
No, it’s not corn, tomatoes or even grass.
We will celebrate local GED graduates. So many times we expose the negative but rarely celebrate the accomplishments. Won’t you consider watering this garden with us?
By helping, you will be sowing seeds of hope and encouragement. We want these graduates to know that they too, can dream big.
From time to time I speak at workforce and GED graduations.
A student once asked, “how far can I go since I messed up? ” My response was, ” How far do you want to go? The ball is in your court. It’s all up to you.”
If you would like to help please email us at info@breatheagain.org
Blessings,
Nicole
News You Can Use
Five Myths About Drinking Water
Myth No. 1: Drink Eight Glasses Each Day Scientists say there’s no clear health benefit to chugging or even sipping water all day. So where does the standard advice of drinking eight glasses each day come from? “Nobody really knows,” says Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, a kidney expert at the University of Pennsylvania.
Read the other 4 Myths here
Network News
Homebuyers Workshop
WHEN: April 5, 2008
TIME: 12 pm - 1:30 pm
Topics inlcude First-Time Home buyers programs, Closing Cost Assistance, and more.
To register contact, Deborah at 757-536-6555, Robin at 757-287-3915, or Darlene at 757-892-9551.
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Issues Concerning Women, Inc
“Angels of Hope” Prayer Breakfast
WHEN: April 5, 2008
TIME: 9 am - 12 pm
WHERE: The Murray Center
455 E Brambleton Ave
Norfolk, VA
COST: Donation of $20 add $1 for Paypal
Guest Speakers will include:
Nicole Cleveland - Breathe Again Magazine
Veronica McMillion - Let’s Talk Inc
Robin Ferebee - Issues Concerning Women, Inc.
Marsha Kentish - Rebirth Cleaning Services
For more information, visit www.comeanddoit.com.
Phenomenal Woman Awards
Vickie Winan’s Teen Talent Search
email: info@breatheagain.org
web: www.breatheagainmagazine.com
