Her Story: Retah McPherson
In 2004, Retah McPherson and her family were involved in a near-fatal motorcar accident. Her eldest son, Aldo, was the only person who did not walk away from the accident scene. He sustained serious brain injuries due to the impact of the collision and was in a coma for months following the accident. During that time, Aldo had a supernatural experience where he went to heaven, saw God, the angels, Moses, and Abraham. Aldo came back with one message: “Mommy, I need to tell the world that Jesus is alive!”
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Win from Within
I recently heard a powerful message by Pastor Steven Furtick from Elevation Church at Bishop TD Jakes’ recent conference, Project Gideon. Pastor Furtick spoke about “winning from within”–and I cannot shake it from my mind and heart. I left the service that day realizing that God has placed everything that I need for victory in my life, right within my reach.
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Her Story: Oneka McClellan
Oneka and her husband, Earl, launched and have led this church for over six years, with campuses in Dallas and Antigua, Guatemala, with a desire to see individuals realize the love, value, and purpose found in Christ through the local church. And that is exactly what they are experiencing. As a wife of twenty years and mother of three adorable children, Oneka stays pretty busy—but her passion for Sisterhood only grows with each passing year. She has used her platform to challenge the way women think about themselves and others by pioneering a “Value Revolution” that has now spanned the globe through a variety of creative initiatives. Oneka’s dynamic personality, creative vision, prophetic gift and compassion for God have propelled countless lives, marriages, teams and churches into their God-given destiny.
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A New Life
Do you ever just want a fresh start? A new life? A second chance to go back and right your wrongs, or make better decisions? I think the answer to those questions (if we’re all being honest with ourselves), is a definite yes. As flawed humans, we will all eventually make mistakes that will cause us to want a do-over in life (maybe even daily… LOL). Mothers of toddlers will certainly understand that…
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Her Story: Tara Leigh Cobble
There isn’t really a better speaker for a small group than Tara because, in recent years, her passion has led her to create and develop a network of discipleship groups called, D-Groups (Disciples Making Disciple-Making Disciples). These groups have grown to more than 200 men’s and women’s small groups meeting weekly in homes on six continents! She has developed a curriculum that encourages members to memorize scripture, study theology and pray together for specific needs.
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Thinking Positive
I believe so strongly in the power of positivity and the effect that our outlook on life has on our future. I’ve found that when I think positively, I act positively–and in turn, my positive actions have positive effects on my life. Positivity is powerful! “Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.” Frank Outlaw
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Her Story: Cora Jakes Coleman
Cora is a preacher and the author of the best-selling book, Faithing It: Bringing Purpose Back to Your Life. She is married to her husband, Brandon Coleman, and the mother of her beautiful daughter, Amauri and energetic son, Jason. She directs the children's ministry at The Potter's House in Dallas, Texas and runs her own Cora Jakes Ministry efforts.
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His Story: EBF with Dr. Field Harrison
Field is a faithful husband, father and an incredibly talented entrepreneur, CEO, and businessman. He encouraged all of us last night with his stories of God's unending faithfulness through his life, our company and our ministry endeavors. We believe God has called us to bridge the gap between the business world and the church, and we continue to be amazed by God's provision in this area each day of our lives.
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Her Story: Becky Hennesy
Becky is a gifted teacher and minister who always communicates clearly and effectively from the transparency of her heart and life. She is currently serving as Co-Pastor of Trinity Church in Cedar Hill, Texas and is the Director of the Women's Ministry there. She was a pivotal part of starting a pregnancy home for women in crisis called, Hope Mansion, and is a champion for foster children and orphans around the world. Becky is currently the Chaplain for the Dallas Wings WNBA basketball team and was named Cedar Hill's "Woman of the Year" in 2016.
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Her Story: Sherice Brown
Sherice Brown is as full of wisdom from within as she is radiant with external beauty. The girls and I at our monthly Equipped by Faith gathering last night were touched as she shared her heart and faith in God with us. She is the president of two successful businesses, all while working as a fitness coach and nutrition counselor. She married the love of her life, Tim Brown, who is a former Oakland Raider, Heisman Trophy winner, and 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee.
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Her Story: Dr. Melanie Ross Mills
Dr. Melanie Ross Mills (a.k.a. Dr. Mel) is a nationally recognized Temperament Therapist, Relationship Expert, Author, and Life Strategist. She resides and practices in Dallas, Texas, and is led by an internal calling to help others live with intention, purpose, and self-awareness. Melanie is an inspiration to all and a beautiful reflection of God's love and light. Since the day I met her, the personal encouragement and wisdom she has given to me has carried such incredible weight in my own life and heart. I cherish her friendship so much because true, authentic encouragement is so rare to come by these days.
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Her Story: Quiana Grant Pinckney
Quiana Pinckney began her journey as Quiana Grant, hailing from Newport News, Virginia. At the young age of 13 she accompanied her cousin to a model search in Washington, D.C. Quiana had no aspirations of rising to the top of the fashion industry but was selected out of thousands by one of the world’s top model scouts. Quiana joined the elite modeling agency, Wilhelmina, and by the age of 16, she had secured a GAP campaign followed by an editorial layout in Harper’s Bazaar. Her modeling career provided opportunities for Quiana beyond what she could have ever imagined. Quiana has traveled the world strutting the catwalk for Tom Ford in Milan, Oscar de la Renta in Paris, Karl Lagerfeld in Spain, and Michael Kors in New York City. She has graced the pages of Italian Vogue and has worked with many world-renowned photographers. Her resume is as remarkable as she is!
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Her Story: Cherry Ervin
Cherry Ervin is a dear friend and a Dallas native, currently serving in the marketplace as the VP of the Global Wealth Management Division of Bank of America. Cherry seeks to bring a voice to the voiceless and to be a conduit of hope and healing for the lost and broken. There was not a dry eye in the room as she shared about the loss of her former husband and beautiful daughter in a tragic car accident that completely turned her world upside down.
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Her Story: Catherine Lowe
Catherine is as cute as she is creative, founding a new card company this year with her husband called, LoweCo. You really can "feel the Lowe" with these adorable, original designs for blondes, brunettes, friends, family, and lovers. She is a true beauty, shining from the inside out. I have so enjoyed getting to know her and her passion for life.
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Her Story: Taylor Madu
Taylor was born and raised in Arkansas. At age 18, she packed up everything she owned, moved to Texas, and never looked back. Texas has a special place in her heart. It is where she met her husband, Robert Madu, and began her journey of not only becoming a wife but also, her journey of motherhood. She delights in serving her family. Aside from wife and mommy duties, she loves any and every opportunity to speak into the lives of women by sharing the love and grace of Jesus.
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Her Story: Amy Noelck
Amy is a writer, editor, organizer, and humanitarian. Beyond being a genuinely beautiful person of faith, Amy served the people of India for an entire year, teaching music in orphanages and schools. We all cried as we heard Amy share her heart with us. I knew my friends should know her story. Praying that you would feel inspired and motivated to serve others. May we all be a little more like Amy!
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Her Story: Christine Handy
Christine is a wife, mother and breast cancer survivor living between Dallas, Texas and Miami, Florida. She recently released her first book, Walk Beside Me, discussing her battle with breast cancer and the power of friendship, prayer, and hope. Christine's heart and story are as rare and beautiful as she is. I hope you enjoyed reading a little bit of what makes her so lovely. Remember to buy her book, Walk Beside Me, to support Christine, and to be greatly encouraged and inspired!
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Her Story: Kat Armstrong
Kat is a beautiful communicator, writer, non-profit director, entrepreneur, pastor's wife and mother to an adorable three year old named, Caleb. Kat brought an incredible word called, "God with Us" that touched and inspired every life in the room. She walked us through story after story in the Bible where it proves and shows that God is always "with us.”
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Her Story: Tiffany Hendra
Tiffany is one of my favorite people in the whole world. She is a girl's girl, always championing other women to succeed. She really believes in people and has a way of calling things out of you that you didn't even know were there. I am a better person for knowing Tiffany, so I just couldn't keep her all to myself!
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Welcome to Equipped by Faith
Equipped by Faith Ministries was founded in 2014 when I felt a calling from God to bridge the gap between the church and the marketplace. I wanted to create a space where people of all cultures, backgrounds, and religions could come to experience community through real stories of triumph, victory, and encouragement in daily life.
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