"Daughters Arise Ministries"

by Dr. Alicia Valasse-Polius  Odsan SDA Church, St. Lucia   Key Text: “…And who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom  for such a time as this?”  Esther 4:14  The period: 483BC – 473 BC  The Place: Persia  Central Human Protagonist: an orphaned Jewess  married to an unlikely king,   in an unlikely place,   in an unlikely time…  Esther.  This is the story of a Jewish community that settled in Susa after Babylonian exile. In this context, monotheism existed alongside the rudiments of Persian Dualism. There, a story of resilience and unwavering faith would emerge.     Once, a king in the third year of his reign, hosted a feast. And what a feast it was. Men of varying stature were given expressed permission to “do according to every man’s pleasure” (Esther 1: 8).  And that they did …even the king. So brash was he in his bid to objectify women, he comma...

 by Stacy-Ann Dawkins Scripture Focus: Galatians 6:9 "Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." There are seasons in life when the journey feels long and the effort feels heavy. You may be doing your best - serving faithfully, helping others, working diligently, praying earnestly - and yet the results seem slow or unseen. In those moments, discouragement can whisper, “Maybe it’s not worth it. Maybe I should stop.” But God’s Word speaks a powerful reminder into those moments: Do not grow weary. Do not give up. Stay the course. The encouragement in Galatians 6:9 is both a command and a promise. God calls us to remain faithful in doing good, even when the path is difficult. And attached to that call is a beautiful assurance: a harvest is coming in God’s appointed time. The seed that is planted today does not produce fruit overnight. It must grow beneath the surface before it becomes visible. In the same way, God is...

Sharon Campbell-Danvers  Strength for the Assignment The Bible reminds us in Philippians 4:13 : “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Quite often we are called to take on tasks that are outside of our comfort zone. At first, we may wrestle with understanding the assignment God has placed before us. Like Moses , we may find ourselves offering excuses and questioning our ability. We may feel inadequate or unprepared. Sometimes the enemy even whispers that we have already failed, that there is no point in trying, and that defeat is inevitable. But the Word of God reminds us in 2 Timothy 1:7 : “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”  If you are entering a new season, beginning a new process, stepping into a new job, or launching a new project, trust in God. The same God who called you will strengthen you for the assignment. Perhaps this season involves a new relationship with someone significan...

  by Nicola Blackmore Key Text: “I therefore… beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called.” – Epistle to the Ephesians 4:1 Birthdays have a way of making me pause. I am naturally a fast walker. I move quickly always heading somewhere, often thinking ahead. But when I read Ephesians 4:1, I notice Paul does not say hurry worthy. He says walk worthy. Walking worthy is not about speed; it is about direction. Ellen G. White writes in Steps to Christ : “Consecrate yourself to God in the morning; make this your very first work.” That speaks to me. Before I rush into my day, before my feet set their pace, my heart must be surrendered. A worthy walk begins on surrendered knees. On my birthday, I ask myself: Are my steps aligned with my calling? Does my character reflect the One who called me? I think of a small Cayman Islands postage stamp. It may be unnoticed, but it carries something valuable across distances. It does not control the route; it simply stays a...

Water What God Planted  Sharon Campbell-Danvers  Kings Seventh-day Adventist Church  Key Text : 1 Corinthians 3:6 (KJV):  “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.” Our lives and leadership journeys remind us that we are stewards of God’s vineyard, not the owners of the harvest . There are seasons when God calls us to plant , seasons when we are assigned to water , and seasons when others will reap the fruit of what was started before them. In my own experience, in Jamaica I stepped into an institution that held tremendous potential, though many could not yet see it. The soil seemed dry to some, but faith allowed us to see that the ground was fertile. Several persons told me during that journey that they did not take the job because they saw the magnitude of the work it would require. Yet God has a way of dividing the work among His people. Some of us are called to plant, some to water, and others will eventually reap the increase. Each role is s...

by Stacy-Ann Dawkins Scripture Focus: Romans 8:28 - "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." As human beings, we naturally gravitate toward comfort. We prefer situations that are predictable, safe, and easy. Yet God often calls us beyond comfort into places where our faith must grow. The truth is that God’s purpose for our lives is greater than our desire for comfort. The promise in Romans 8:28 reminds us that all things - even the difficult, uncomfortable, and confusing moments - are working together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose. This verse does not mean that every situation feels good or makes sense immediately. Instead, it assures us that God is actively weaving every experience into His greater plan for our lives. Sometimes the path of purpose leads through challenges, sacrifices, and uncertainty. Yet these moments are often the very places wher...

  Arlene   Johnson McLeod  Scripture:  James 1:4 “Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”  — James 1:4 (NIV) Growth is rarely comfortable. As women, we often find ourselves in seasons we didn’t choose—waiting seasons, stretching seasons, refining seasons. We pray for strength, yet God allows situations that require it. We ask for patience, and suddenly everything tests it. We desire maturity, but growth comes through process. James gives us a  powerful reminder- here goes… perseverance has a purpose. The word  “let”  in this verse is important. It means we have a choice. We can resist the process—complain, withdraw, harden our hearts—or we can allow God to use it to shape us. Think of how a pearl is formed. It begins with irritation inside an oyster. Layer by layer, something beautiful forms from something uncomfortable. In the same way, God uses the irritations, delays, disappointments,...

  by Anjelina Greene  Reflection You are like a tree planted by streams of water. This is not just a picture, it is a promise. Even when life feels uncertain, even when your efforts seem unnoticed, your roots are being nourished. Streams flow quietly and constantly, unseen beneath the surface, just as God works in ways you cannot always see. Sometimes, you may feel stuck. You give your best in prayer, in work, in relationships, and it seems as though nothing moves forward and it’s only getting worse. The tree helps to teach you an important truth: what happens underground is just as important as what grows ahead of you. While you wait, God is strengthening your roots, building endurance, patience, and faith. This is preparation for the fruit that will come in the right season. The tree does not rush its growth, and neither should you. Fruit appears in its time. You cannot force it, and you cannot miss it if you stay planted. Every storm you face, every moment of doubt, every s...

  by Dr. Terry-Ann Robinson   Key Text : That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers. Psalm 1:3 The story is told of a man who planted a Chinese bamboo seed and watered it faithfully every single day. After the first year—nothing. The second year—nothing. The third and fourth years—still nothing. People mocked him. They called him foolish. They told him he was wasting his time. Many times he felt tempted to give up, to stop watering, to let the seed die. But instead, he stayed committed. Then something incredible happened. In the fifth year, the bamboo finally broke through the ground—and grew 90 feet in only six weeks. When people asked him if it really grew that tall in such a short time, he answered: “No. It took five years. It was developing roots strong enough to support its height.” Psalm 1 tells us that the person who delights ...