"Daughters Arise Ministries"

  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...

  Dr. Terry-Ann Robinson   Key Text: “For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” — Psalm 30:5 Have you ever noticed that sicknesses seem to get worse at night? As a parent, I’ve watched my daughter struggle with asthma, and the nights are always the hardest. Sometimes, her breathing grows more labored as the hours pass. The quiet of the house is filled with the sound of her coughing or the wheeze in her chest. We take turns sitting at her bedside, counting her breaths, listening anxiously for any sign of distress. The darkness brings uncertainty and the discomfort seems magnified, every minute feels longer as we wait for relief. We pray and do what we can, but the night can feel endless and heavy. Yet, something remarkable happens with the dawn, the morning brings hope, fresh air, and strength. As the sun rises, her breathing eases, and the tension in the house lifts. She jumps up ready t...

Sis. Sharon Danvers The Lord Is My Shepherd "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." (Psalm 23:1, KJV) Today, this verse brings so much inspiration to my heart. First, it reminds me that I have a Shepherd, meaning I have Someone on whom I can truly depend. A shepherd leads, provides, protects, guides, and cares for his sheep. The beauty of this verse is found in the personal declaration David makes. He does not say, "The Lord is a shepherd," but rather, "The Lord is my shepherd." This reveals a deep and intimate relationship with God. As I reflect on this verse, I cannot help but think about my own life journey. Growing up, there were many moments when I lacked so much. There were times when I cried and asked God, "Why?" I did not always understand the challenges I faced or the hardships that seemed to surround me. Yet, even during those difficult seasons, there was always a sense that an unseen eye was watching over me. I could not always ...

  Key Text : You will keep in perfect peace   those whose minds are steadfast,  because they trust in you .  Isaiah 26:3 In a world filled with distractions and anxieties, Isaiah 26:3 reminds us that true peace comes from steadfast trust in God. This verse does not promise a life free from problems, but it assures us that when our minds are unwavering and rooted in faith, we are shielded from the inner turmoil that so often accompanies uncertainty. When we allow fear, doubt, and negative thinking to dominate, our peace quickly erodes. However, by intentionally directing our minds toward God’s character; His love, power, and faithfulness; we create a spiritual anchor that holds firm amidst life’s storms. Perfect peace is not a fleeting feeling but a deep-seated assurance that God is in control, no matter what we face. This steadfastness is cultivated through daily habits: meditating on God’s Word, spending time in prayer, and recalling His past faithfulness. Each time...

  By: Dr. Alicia Valasse-Polius  Odsan SDA Church; St. Lucia  Here are a few things about pretense. Pretense is an offspring of deceit and deceit is of the devil (Revelation 12:9). We cannot pretend forever. Poorly-executed pretense will be easily perceived, and whereas the skilled pretender may fool humans, no one can fool God. No one - not even the Israelites and their performance of religious rituals in the initial verses of Isaiah 58.  You see reader, exile of any kind can be rough, inducing doubt amidst adversity. It can either birth a champion or draw you away from God. Returning from exile can be worse. Identity may be questioned. There may be uncertainty, and rebuilding may be seen as a burden. Fear of judgement and failure may also emerge. In such an atmosphere, problems can arise - as in the case of Israel, fresh from Babylonian captivity. Problem: Shallow worship and rehearsed acts of godliness were now widespread among God’s people. God’s people wanted Go...

by: Dr. Terry-Ann Robinson Key Text: “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV God has a love for numbers. In Genesis, as He created the world, He counted each day. He counts the hairs on our heads (Luke 12:7). He counts the stars in the sky (Psalm 147:4). Numbers matter to God, showing His attention to detail and intimate knowledge of His creation. Yet, when it comes to grace, God does things differently. He does not quantify the grace He gives us. Instead, He simply says: “My grace is sufficient for you.” There’s no measurement, no limit, no short supply. God’s grace is always enough for every need we have, no matter how great or small. This can be hard for us to grasp. We live in a world where everything is measured, rationed, or earned. Even the grace we give to others has limits. But God’s grace is abun...

by: Tamelia Barriffe   Scripture: “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19 (ESV) God’s provision goes far beyond food on the table, clothes on our backs, or money in our bank accounts. When Paul wrote Philippians 4:19, he was reminding believers that God is aware of every area of our lives. He knows our physical needs, emotional struggles, mental burdens, relational challenges, and spiritual hunger. Many times, we pray for material blessings while overlooking the spiritual gifts and abilities God desires to place within us. God does not only supply what sustains us; He also supplies what equips us for His purpose. He gives wisdom when we lack direction, peace when anxiety overwhelms us, strength when we feel weak, and spiritual gifts that enable us to serve others and glorify Him. The Holy Spirit distributes gifts such as teaching, encouragement, leadership, discernment, mercy, faith, and service. These gifts...

  by: Camile Beckford-Johnson Scripture: "But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." — 1 Corinthians 15:57 (NIV) Many people spend their lives fighting for victory; victory over sin, fear, disappointment, pain, and even death itself. Yet as believers, we are reminded in 1 Corinthians 15:57 that victory is not something we are striving to earn; it is something Christ has already secured for us. The greatest battle humanity could never win was the battle against sin. Sin separated us from God and left us powerless to save ourselves. No amount of good works, religious effort, or personal determination could bridge that gap. Yet because of His great love, God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to do for us what we could never do for ourselves. Jesus left the glory of heaven, took on human flesh, lived a sinless life, and willingly went to the cross. There He bore our sins, our shame, our punishment, and our guilt. Through His sacrifice, the debt we ow...