"Daughters Arise Ministries"

Hold Fast to Hope Key Text - Hebrews 10:23 📖 “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)” Often I reflect on how the early Christians suffered and endured intense persecution for their faith. Many were beaten, imprisoned, and even put to death, yet they refused to deny Christ. We see this same unwavering faith throughout Scripture. Daniel was thrown into the lions’ den, yet he held fast to his faith in God. The three Hebrew boys, Shadrach , Meshach , and Abednego , were cast into the fiery furnace, yet they stood firm, declaring that even if God did not deliver them, they would not bow. History also reminds us of men like Martin Luther and John Huss , who faced opposition and persecution, yet remained steadfast in their convictions. They held fast. Today, we are called to have that same mindset. When we think about it, many of us struggle with even small inconveniences. Some of us find it difficult to go a day without food, wit...

Key Text : Galatians 6:9:  “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Sharon Campbell-Danvers  Building on the reflection that some are called to plant, others to water, and others may reap the increase, we must remember that God’s work unfolds through many hands and many seasons. Sometimes when the increase finally comes, it is easy for people to forget those who labored and toiled to establish the foundation. The planter may feel overlooked when the one who waters receive recognition. Likewise, the one who watered may wonder why the person who reaped the visible success receives the praise. In many cases, the one enjoying the harvest may not even know the individuals who first planted the seed or nurtured the early growth. Yet the Apostle Paul clarified this beautifully in 1 Corinthians 3:6 : “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.” Paul reminds us that while people play different roles, the true sou...

  by: Arlene McLeod  “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses… to the ends of the earth.” — Acts 1:8 (NIV) Many women wrestle quietly with questions of purpose:   Does my life matter? Am I doing enough? Is this really what I’m called to do?   In a world that often measures worth by visibility and achievement, it’s easy to feel like your impact is small or unnoticed. But Acts 1:8 shifts the focus completely. Your purpose is not rooted in striving—it is rooted in   power . Not your own strength, but the power of the Holy Spirit working in and through you. Before Jesus spoke these words, His disciples were unsure, waiting, and perhaps even afraid. They didn’t have influence, status, or a clear roadmap. Yet Jesus didn’t tell them to figure everything out—He told them to wait for power. Because purpose without God’s power leads to exhaustion, but purpose empowered by the Spirit leads to transformation. As a woman, yo...

  by: Sharon Danvers Galatians 5:25   “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” This week I had an experience that reminded me what it truly means to walk in the Spirit. I met someone near an elevator and greeted him warmly. As we entered, he said, “Today is Wednesday, praise God.” As I exited the elevator, I would normally walk very fast, but for some reason my pace slowed that day. I asked him if he had seen the WhatsApp message circulating about gas prices over the weekend. He said no, and the conversation continued, touching on the war and its impact on gas prices overall. When we reached the pedestrian crossing, I asked if he had ever experienced vehicles coming down while he was already on the crossing. I shared that it had happened to me about three times. From there, the conversation continued. He told me he was new to the island and lived within walking distance of work. I then asked where he was from, and before we realised it, we had been talking ...

  by Nicola Edgar  Scripture Reading: Romans 5:3–4 We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. No one naturally celebrates hardship. We pray for ease, for breakthrough for relief not for suffering. Yet in this passage, Paul introduces a perspective that shifts everything: we can find purpose even in pain because God is at work within it. Suffering is not the end of our story it is part of our becoming. Life has a way of stretching us beyond what feels comfortable or manageable. There are seasons when the weight feels too heavy, the waiting too long, and the answers too far away. In those moments, it may seem like nothing good could possibly come from what we're re facing. But God sees what we cannot. He sees how every tear is softening our heart. How every delay is strengthening our faith and how every challenge is shaping something eternal within us. Suffering produces perseverance a ste...

  By: Arlene McLeod Key Text: “Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.”   — Isaiah 58:8 (NIV) There is something deeply personal about light. It reveals, restores, and guides. In Isaiah 58, God is speaking to His people about a life that goes beyond outward religion—a life marked by compassion, justice, humility, and genuine devotion. When a woman walks in this kind of surrendered obedience, God makes a breathtaking promise:   your light will break forth like the dawn. Notice the imagery of the dawn. Dawn does not rush, yet it is unstoppable. It begins in darkness, almost unnoticed, until suddenly the sky is filled with light. In the same way, God’s work in your life may feel slow or hidden—but it is steady and certain. What He is forming in you will be revealed in His perfect time. This light is not something you manufacture. ...

  by Tamelia Barriffe A Reflection on Deuteronomy 28:1 Deuteronomy 28:1 says: “If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands that I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth.” This verse presents obedience as something that brings blessing and alignment with God’s purpose. Often when we hear the word obedience, we think of discipline, rules, and simply doing what we are told. However, an important question is what motivates that obedience. Sometimes people obey because they trust God and believe His guidance leads to life. Other times, people obey because they are afraid of the consequences if they do not. Human behavior shows that people often follow rules to avoid negative outcomes. For example, a child may clean their room to avoid losing their tablet, or a student may complete homework to avoid getting into trouble. In these cases, the behavior occurs, but it is motivated by fear of punishment rather...

by: Nicola Edgar  Ephesians 3:17: That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love There are moments in my day when everything feels overwhelming Responsibilities pulling, Emotions rising and the quiet pressure to keep showing up for everyone around me. And in those moments, I hear this gentle invitation from God - Nicola Come back to the root not the surface not the performance. This scripture reminds me that my life was never meant to be sustained by effort alone. I was created to be Rooted deeply, firmly, and securely in the love of Christ. Not a love that visits when I’m doing well, but a love that dwells within me steady, constant, and unshaken. If I am honest, I have had days where I have tried to pour into others while feeling empty myself. Days where I have shown strength outwardly, but inside I felt stretched out. As a mother and a woman who cares deeply, I often want to make sure everyone else is okay. But God has been gently remin...

Key Text:  Joshua 1:9 (KJV) “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” In the world we live in today, many people are living in fear. People are fearful of many different things. Some are afraid about their jobs and whether they will remain secure. Others worry about whether their plans and dreams will materialise. Some are fearful when they see wars and unrest around the world and wonder if the end is near. There are even people I have spoken to in America who are thinking about returning home because everything seems so unsettled. Fear is everywhere. If I am honest, one of the only things I am personally fearful of is toads. I fear the thought of one jumping on me. But while that may seem small, it reminds me how easily fear can take hold of the human heart. Yet the question for the people of God is this: How should we operate in moments like these? Do we bec...

  by Carlene Douglas Kings SDA  Key Text: To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV) When we lost our brother, Alrick to prostate cancer in 2015, our family was inconsolable. My mother had lost her only son at the young age of 45, and my sisters and I had lost the brother who was our protector, our “Jack of all trades and master of many”, and the family comedian. The laughter in our home suddenly felt distant, replaced with grief, blame and unanswered questions. While my brother was battling this deadly disease, my eldest sister unexpectedly became pregnant with her second child - 22 years after her first. None of us could understand how joy and sorrow could exist in the same season. Yet God, in His perfect wisdom, was already writing a story of comfort in the middle of our pain. My brother held on just long enough to witness God's miracle. One of his last requests was for my sister to show him the "pretty little bab...

  Dr. Terry-Ann Robinson   Key Text:  13  Brethren, I do not count myself to have  apprehended; but one thing  I do,  forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,  14  I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus .   Philippians 3:13-14   She was 1 year old and still was not would not walk. She had the strength. She had the ability. She had the support. But she also had fear—fear of falling, fear of failing, fear of what might happen if she let go. And that fear kept her from moving forward. As I watched her hesitate, it struck me: we, too, often find ourselves stuck in place—not because we lack potential, but because we are held captive by fear. We want to witness for Christ, but we fear rejection. We want to apply for a new job, but fear tells us we’re not qualified. We want to grow, to heal, to step into purpose—but...