"Daughters Arise Ministries"

 From Victim to Victory Key Text:  “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new is here.”  2 Corinthians 5:17 Sharon Campbell-Danvers Kings Seventh-Day Adventist It is often natural to feel like a victim. Life leaves marks through pain, disappointment, rejection, and loss. These experiences can linger in the heart and mind, quietly shaping how a person sees themselves. Many find themselves replaying past hurts, carrying them like a heavy weight, until those experiences begin to define their identity. It is easy to say, “God understands,” and He truly does. He sees every hurt, every struggle, and every tear. Nothing escapes His notice. Yet, while God understands the pain, He never intended for the past to become a permanent identity. In Christ, something powerful happens. There is renewal. There is restoration. There is transformation. To be a new creation means that the old life, with its labels, wounds, and limitations, no longer ha...

  by: Dr. Terry-Ann Robinson Key Text: “Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” Psalm 27:14 We live in a world of fast and sometime furious. Fast food, instant downloads, and even our writing can be done in seconds with technology. Everything around us tells us that faster is better. It’s no wonder that waiting, especially on God, can feel uncomfortable, even heavy. But waiting on the Lord is not wasted time. In those moments when everything in us wants to rush ahead, God invites us to slow down and trust Him. He uses waiting to strengthen us, to deepen our faith, and to remind us that His timing is perfect. The Holy Spirit is present with you in the waiting. He is your encourager, whispering, “Do not fear, for I am with you; I will strengthen you and help you.” When the weight of waiting feels too much, Jesus says, “Come to me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” You are not alone in the waiting, God is with you, givi...

by:  Camile Beckford Johnson Scripture Reading: Romans 8:28 (NKJV)  "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." In a world that often values noise and busyness, silence can be a sanctuary for those who seek deeper connection with God. For women who have set boundaries and prefer reflection over conversation, the quiet moments can be where God’s presence is most profoundly felt. Romans 8:28 reassures us that God is actively working in our lives, even when we are enveloped in silence. Reflection: Silence can be a powerful teacher. It is in these still moments that we can hear the gentle whispers of God’s love and guidance. For those of us who may not always feel comfortable expressing ourselves verbally, the silence offers a space to process our thoughts and emotions. It is here that we can truly reflect on our lives and the ways God is moving, even when we cannot see it. Consider the times y...

 Appointment or Check Up Sharon Campbell-Danvers Kings Seventh-day Adventist Church May 5: Appointment or Check-Up Key Text:  "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you."   James 4:8 I was getting ready in a hurry for a doctor’s visit when my son asked a simple question, “What’s your plan today?” I replied, “I’m going to the doctor.” Then he asked something I did not expect: “Is it an appointment or a check-up?” I paused for a moment. After thinking about it, I answered, “It’s a check-up.” I had already completed the blood work, and this visit was simply a follow-up to review how things were progressing. But his question stayed with me. It made me reflect on how we approach God. Sometimes we come to Him for what could be called a spiritual check-up, and other times He is calling us into a deeper appointment. A check-up is routine. It is familiar and often done when it is convenient. Spiritually, it can look like a quick prayer, a familiar verse, or a brief moment wi...

The Power of Being Prayed For Sharon Campbell-Danvers Kings Seventh-day Adventist Church Key Text : “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”  Galatians 6:2 (NIV) Before going to the hospital for the procedure, there was a responsibility to lead the Adventist Youth Programme at church. During the service, there was a signal given to Elder Kenugh Thomas of the Kings Seventh-day Adventist Church to conduct the vespers segment. As he prepared to pray, there was a quiet but clear prompting to ask him to pray about the upcoming appointment. There was hesitation. It felt personal and easier to keep private. Yet the prompting did not leave. It grew stronger, and in obedience, the request was made. In that moment, something shifted. Others began stepping forward and asking for prayer as well. What started as a private struggle became a shared moment of intercession. It was a gentle reminder that no one walks alone. Days later, while sitting in th...

  By: Dr. Terry-Ann Robinson Key Text: Forget the former things;  do not dwell on the past.  See, I am doing a new thing!    Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18–19: When you accidentally touch a hot pot, your reflexes make you pull your hand back immediately. You don’t keep holding on, because doing so would only cause more pain and possibly lasting damage. Instinctively, you let go to protect yourself. In much the same way, when life burns us—through hurtful words, broken relationships, unfair circumstances, or deep disappointments—we are not meant to keep gripping the pain. Clinging to past wounds only increases the harm and hinders healing. God calls us to release what hurts, not rehearse it. Consider Joseph. After being thrown into a pit by his brothers and sold into slavery, he had every reason to live in bitterness. If Joseph had allowed resentment to dominate his heart...

By: Allison Broomfield-Copeland Scripture Focus: “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2. There’s something deeply honest about the idea that friendships are two people taking turns being strong. One day, you’re the encourager, the one offering prayers, wisdom, and a listening ear. Another day, you’re the one needing reassurance, comfort, and grace. That rhythm isn’t weakness, it’s design.  God never intended for us to walk through life alone. He created sisterhood, friendship, and community so that when one heart feels heavy, another can help lift it. But here’s the quiet truth: sometimes we fear the moment when both people feel like they’re falling apart. What happens when neither of you feels strong enough? That’s where God steps in. Even when both hearts are weary, God remains steady. He becomes the strength neither of you can muster. He fills the gaps. He sustains the friendship. He reminds you both that you are not each ...

Where the Soul Meets the Soil  Key Scripture “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 Many people often ask me, “Where do you find the time to do backyard farming?” I now realize this is a genuine question, and one that I answer with deep intention. We all have the same 24 hours in a day. What differs is how we choose to use them. I want to say that again. We choose. Scripture reminds us, “So be careful how you live. Do not live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15–16 Many of us make the decision to focus on family, goals, and work. We wake up and keep going, day after day. Eventually, time moves on and one day we realize that we are simply moving in a cycle, not truly caring for ourselves or our mental health. Often, it is only then that we stop, reflect, and decide to make changes. But we do not have to wait. We can begin by taking small steps, doing things tha...

Would Jesus Turn Back for Me? Key Text: "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."   Hebrews 13:2 Leaving home on a particular Friday morning for work, my sister gave me $25 to pick up something on my way back from the hair shop. I thought it was unusual because the shop was out of my way, but I took the money and hoped I would remember to buy the hair spray later. As I was driving to where the staff meeting would be held, a man signaled for the vehicle to stop, but I kept driving. Then I heard a quiet prompting in my spirit: Turn back. I responded to that nudge, turned around, and picked him up. As we drove, the man began sharing how much his country had changed. As a senior citizen, he had seen a lot in life and had much to say. He also shared about his medical issues and how he was unsure if there was money left on his card, but he was going to Foster's because he believed people there knew him and would help if needed...

Why Not Now? Key Text: "Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near."  Isaiah 55:6 During worship, a question was asked that caused deep reflection: If you knew Jesus was coming right now, what three things would you change? Many shared heartfelt answers, asking forgiveness, repenting, praying more, reconciling with others, telling family members to surrender their lives to God, and making things right while there is still time. Then came the deeper question: What is hindering us from doing these things now? That question reaches the heart. We know life is uncertain. We are losing loved ones around us, yet many still live as though there will always be another day, another chance, another tomorrow to get serious with God. But tomorrow is not promised. Sometimes, if we are honest, we know that if Jesus appeared this very moment, we might want to run and hide. We might ask for more time to fix what we delayed, to surrender what we held back, to bec...

by: Dr. Alicia Valasse-Polius Odsan SDA Church; St. Lucia  Key Text: “...the God of glory thundereth...the voice of the Lord is powerful...” Psalm 29: 3-4 I’ve learnt the sight, sounds and feel of the ocean, having lived near it for decades. In storms, waves thunder and unruly surf slams sandbars, seemingly obeying no one. In the calm, swashes rush up the shore, wind waves swamp campsites and ripples move idly, seemingly obeying no one. Across polytheistic religions, man worshipped gods that presumably ruled over the elements of nature. Renowned in the Canaanite and Phoenician cultures, was Baal [Hadad], the storm and fertility god - a frequent adversary of the God of Israel (1 Kings 18; 1 Kings 16:30 – 33). In this context of brazen apostasy, David pens the “Psalm of the Storm”, a hymn of praise affirming God as one who commands nature’s inexorable power - Psalm 29. The apostate world presented Baal [Hadad] as lord over nature’s elements, the giver of rain, necessary for food and...