"Daughters Arise Ministries"

Sharon Campbell-Danvers  Kings Seventh-day Adventist Church    I Will Come Again John 14:1–3 (KJV) "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." Reflection During a certain period of my life, I had to make a transition that was deeply personal and emotional. It meant leaving behind little ones whom I had come to love as my own. As the day drew closer, and I realised that the moment of separation was inevitable, I wrestled with the thought of telling them that I would be leaving. My heart ached, and the tears were often uncontrollable. I tried to hide my pain, but there were moments when the emotions became too overwhelming to conceal. Looking into each little face was enough to break my heart all over again...

  June 30 – Faithful Is He That Promised Hebrews 10:23 (KJV) "Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)" Sharon Campbell-Danvers  As I reflect on this verse, it takes on a deeper meaning for me. The foundation of our confidence is found in the simple but powerful truth: "for he is faithful that promised." God's faithfulness is unchanging. Human promises may be broken, forgotten, delayed, or abandoned, but God's promises are secured by His perfect character. He cannot lie, fail, or turn away from His word. What He has spoken, He will accomplish in His perfect timing and according to His perfect will. One of the realities of life is seeing how quickly people can change. Memories fade, loyalties shift, and promises once spoken with sincerity can be forgotten. Sometimes power, position, influence, or success can alter a person's perspective to the point where they no longer remember those who stood be...

Safe in the Arms of Jesus Sharon Campbell-Danvers  "As we reflected on the hymn 'What a Friend We Have in Jesus,' the line that resonated most deeply with me was, 'In His arms He'll take and shield thee; thou wilt find a solace there.' Immediately, a picture came to mind of a crying baby who finds instant comfort when lifted into the arms of a loving parent. This image became the foundation of my reflection." Key Text:  "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." — 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV) As we sang the hymn What a Friend We Have in Jesus , one particular line captured my attention: "In His arms He'll take and shield thee; thou wilt find a solace there." Immediately, I pictured a crying baby. The baby may be upset, uncomfortable, frightened, or simply longing for reassurance. Yet the moment that child is picked up and held in the arms of a loving parent, something remarkable happens. The crying begins to stop. The fear subsid...

  He Will Keep You in Safety Psalm 121:7–8 (KJV) "The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore." Sharon Campbell-Danvers  There have been many times when I have put something away so securely that I could not remember where I placed it. Hours have been spent searching through drawers, cupboards, bags, and shelves, retracing my steps over and over again. Sometimes, after exhausting every possibility, I simply stop and pray, "Lord, please touch my mind and help me remember where I put it." More often than not, in the quietness of the night or during a moment of stillness, the Lord gently nudges my memory. A forgotten detail comes back, a particular movement resurfaces in my mind, and I am able to retrace my steps and find what was lost. As I reflect on Psalm 121:7–8, I am reminded that if I cannot always trust myself to remember where I place ...

  God Gives Wisdom Generously Sharon Campbell-Danvers Kings Seventh-day Adventist Church  James 1:5 (KJV) "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." There are times in life when we find ourselves facing situations for which we simply do not have the answers. We may be confronted with difficult decisions, unexpected challenges, or responsibilities that stretch us beyond our comfort zone. In those moments, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about what to do next. James offers a simple yet powerful solution: ask God for wisdom. This verse reminds us that wisdom is not reserved for a select few. God freely gives wisdom to those who seek Him. He does not criticise us for not knowing the answer, nor does He withhold His guidance. Instead, He invites us to come to Him with our questions, concerns, and uncertainties. I have experienced moments when I was faced with responsibilities that s...

He Will Renew Your Strength Sharon Campbell-Danvers  Kings Seventh-day Adventist Church  Isaiah 40:31 (KJV) "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Today, I want to address something that many people do not often speak openly about and share how God takes care of us even when we do not fully understand what He is doing. Some time ago, I received a new seating position at work. As soon as I sat down, I felt a very cold wind coming from underneath the desk. Looking down, I realised that an air-conditioning vent was directly beneath me. The air was so cold that many days I considered covering it because it seemed more of a nuisance than a blessing. Not long afterwards, I began experiencing extreme body temperatures. There were days when the episodes became so intense that I would sweat profusely. It was uncomfortable, exhausting, and often happen...

  Carla McGarvey-Blair  Faithful in Small Things Luke 16:10 It was on Monday, 12 PM July 08, 1946, that my favorite person in the whole wide world decided to grace this earth with her presence.   She was small in stature, but in no time became a GIANT simply to survive.   57 years ago, she gave herself to God with her four small children.   As a garment factory worker, her spiritual pathway has been tested in small things: did not come to work on time, punched out the next day for the day before, did not fix the garment that was sewn badly, did not come back after lunch in time, and so many others, yet she did what was right in the sight of God and was faithful to Him, so He helped her to withstand these tests. She loved doing small quiet acts of love such as: remembering her children’s favorite meals, checking in on their wellbeing, building a steady comforting presence for her daughters after the loss of their brothers, buil...

  Carla McGarvey-Blair              POWER FOR DAILY LIVING…Acts 1 verse 8 What is Power?   According to Google, power is primarily the capacity to influence behavior or the rate at which work is performed.   In the social sciences, power is the ability to influence others, control resources, or carry out others own will—even against their resistance. In algebra and calculus, a power refers to an exponent, representing the number of times a base number is multiplied by itself. Colloquially, power means a uthority or capability of anyone h aving the legal or moral right to act, for example, "power of attorney" or superhuman abilities.   I will share my friend Venice with you as she celebrates her birthday today.   Venice embodies all the meaning of power I shared earlier.   As a mother of three adult children, she has influenced positive behavior in all her children, since birth.   This ...

  God's Plans Are for Good Key Text: "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you," says the LORD, "thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11 (NKJV) Sis. Hilreth Morgan  Kings Seventh-day Adventist Church  Ellen writes God leads His children by a way that they know not. but He does not forget or cast off those who put their trust in Him. God permits trials to assail His people, that by their constancy and obedience they themselves may be spiritually enriched, and that their example may be a source of strength to others. "I know the thoughts that I think toward you saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and notof evil." Jeremiah 29:11. The very trials that task our faith most severely and make it seem that God has forsaken us, are to lead us closer to Christ, that we may lay all our burdens at His feet and experience the peace which He will give us in exchange. (PP 129) One of the greatest challenges we face is ...

  Dr. Chidziva: My Testimony: He Heard My Cry. Dr. Verna Chidziva Ebenezer SDA  Psalm 107:2 – “He sent out His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction.” Dr. Verna Chidziva, originally from Zimbabwe, holds a Doctoral degree in Sociology of Education from UNISA. She’s based in the Cayman Islands, serving as Women’s Ministries Leader at Ebenezer SDA Church. Married to Dr. Justine Chidziva, they have three children: daughters 25 and 11, and a son 21. She’s a scholar, advocate for young women, and passionate speaker who also serves in Dorcas, Education, and Family Life.   Eleven years ago, my world stopped. Doctors diagnosed me with heart failure. I had every symptom; the shortness of breath, the fatigue, the fear that my body was giving up. At that point, medicine had its limits, and honestly, so did I.   But I had a choice to make. I could let fear write my story, or I could trust the One who holds my heartbeat in His hands. So I pr...

  Ecclesiastes 3:11 (KJV) “He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.” Sharon Campbell-Danvers  Kings Seventh-day Adventist Church    There are moments in life when it feels as though everyone around you is moving ahead while you are struggling just to keep up. It can feel frustrating watching others appear more prepared, more successful, more accomplished, or seemingly farther along in life than you are. In those moments, comparison quietly creeps into the heart and whispers, “You are falling behind.” I remember experiencing one of those moments while attending Shortwood Teachers College. There was a particularly challenging examination approaching, and like many students, I was trying to prepare as best as I could. There was another student who was known for always having access to past papers, so I asked if she could share any for tha...