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Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year From Our Family to Yours !!!

Experiencing True Change

 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.[a] The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.  All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling[b] the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 ESV

True change does not come from another person (human being), a place, or a thing. Genuine change or transformation emanates from within ( the inner man). Through the Holy Spirit's transforming power, the Word of God, and the blood of the Lamb, an individual can experience true change.

Friends, if you are looking to start a new beginning in your life, a life where God is at the center of it, then it's essential to understand how this change will occur in your life. An individual must be ready to be reconciled back to God by, first of all, surrendering entirely to the Lordship of Jesus Christ (becoming born again). As scripture states in verse 19 of the text above, God was reconciling the world to Himself through Jesus Christ. Through His precious Son, Jesus Christ, the Lord God has made it possible for humankind to be reconciled back to Him. Jesus paid the ultimate price for our sins, and as a result, our trespasses were forgiven by God.  Our transgressions were no longer counted against us. 

To experience a transformation in every facet of our lives, i.e., our relationships, finances, homes, ministries, academics, business, etc., we must recognize that real change begins from our inner man and radiate on the outside affecting all areas of our lives. We must realize the Holy Spirit's transformative power; we must recognize that change cannot occur without total surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. We must be ready to be sold out to Him, spirit, soul, and body.

Are you looking for a new beginning today? Are you looking for true change to occur in your life? Then I will encourage you, if you haven't, to completely surrender to the Lord today, become born again into God's family. Suppose you are born again, but you are not necessarily living a life that is pleasing to the Lord, and you are currently experiencing a lot of life challenges. In that case, I encourage you to cry out to Him for mercy, for a new beginning, and a turn around in your situation. 

Surrender to the Lord today and allow Him to bring out the genuine change in your life that comes from within ( the inner man). 

The Role of a Grief & Loss Coach

 

We all have or will encounter grief at some point in our lives. No doubt, most if not all of us will experience losing a loved one ( father, mother, spouse, grandparent, etc.). The question is how to deal with it when it eventually occurs. Some will handle it in a healthy way and others will deal with loss and grief using unhealthy habits that can significantly impact their lives. 

Navigating Grief takes a lot of work! 

Everyone reacts to grief differently and how an individual grieves is unique to them. It can be an overwhelming and complex experience when one loses a loved one or has experienced other forms of loss, such as a relationship (i.e., divorce), financial security, etc.   For years, mental health therapists, psychologists, counselors have been the experts that individuals go to for help and support. However, in addition to these professionals, we now have the grief and loss coach.

This professional coach’s role is to help individuals properly understand the grieving process. The coach will be able to support the client with practical strategies and resources to assist them in managing the various emotional responses being experienced; in the grieving phases as they deal with their loss. A grief coach works patiently with the client respecting the client’s healing time and process to help them move forward with life, guiding them into their new normal and new reality. 

As a child of God, you want to seek out a Christian Coach who specializes in grief and loss. The coach will guide you on how to move forward from a biblical perspective, following the death of a loved one or any other type of loss experienced. 

To read more about the role of a grief & loss coach, click on this article. https://coachestrainingblog.com/becomeacoach/learn-to-coach-ten-skills-to-have-as-a-grief-loss-coach/

Wisdom in Marriage: The Christian Home

 " The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish pulls it down with her hands. " Proverbs 14:1 

The reason why satan is seriously attacking the Christian home is because it is an extension of the church of Jesus Christ.  The enemy knows that the home (i.e. the family), is the building block of society.  If he is able to destroy the home, he would have succeeded in bringing down the fabric of society.  Also, when the home is broken, the church becomes spiritually sick - the work of God is immobilized as well as church growth becomes hindered. 

Friends, the plan of the enemy as stated in John 10:10 is to destroy God's divine plan for humanity, and one way he is accomplishing this is by wrecking Christian marriages/homes.  And so that is why the work of the woman in the home is very crucial to God's plan for His church.

There are at least 3 ways that I believe a wise woman can build her home, and they are:

1.  A wise woman must have the right attitude

2.  A wise woman must speak the right words.  Proverbs 31:26, 21:9

3.  A wise woman must set the right example ( be a role model by words and actions).

Excerpts from Lessons and Encouraging Words For Today's Christian Woman. ( 7 pages in the book dedicated to this teaching message) 

We encourage you to purchase your copy of this great 118-page book for Christian women seeking to please their God written by Dr. Margaret.  I assure you, that you will find it enriching and useful in your daily walk with the Lord. 

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Parenting Coaching - How Can it Help me?

Who says parenting is easy? Take it from me, It isn't. Regardless of how many children you have, there are always challenges that come with caring for children ( be it your biological children or other children that have been entrusted in your care).   Up until a few months ago, I was mom to a teenage daughter, a pre-teen son, and foster parent to a sibling group of four.   I can't believe I was a caregiver of six children consistently for the past three years while working a full time job, it felt more like 13 years.  Friends, Coworkers, Associates will refer to me as "Super Mom". People I meet for the first time while at the grocery store with my children will come up to me and state Wow, you are so strong. Really! I am neither a super mom nor strong ( not of my own doing). My strength and sanity were all utterly reliant on the power of the Holy Spirit.  I got it wrong lots of times on my own. 

Without the Lord's help, my husband's support, and the support of others in my community and family, I wouldn't have been able to embark on this journey as a foster caregiver.  As a result of my personal experiences with parenting children with behavioral issues and encountering other challenges that came with parenting, I was able to help other moms facing similar experiences utilizing skills, techniques that I used as a parent.  Thanks to my training as a life coach as well. Now that I only have my teen and pre-teen boy at the moment, I do not know what to do with myself ( LOL😁). 

What am I saying to you today?

There will be times you will need help trying to care for one or multiple children in your care. There is no perfect parent, you will surely make one or more mistakes along the way.  You are eventually going to need help when you may probably have to deal with a child with behavioral issues, that 12 year old or 5 year old who want to regularly test your patience and you worry that you might lose it if you don't do something fast because it's appears to be a never-ending struggle in your life, in your home. You may think you are in this alone, but you are not; there is help.  There is support in the form of a parenting coach or parent coach if you do not have anyone in your network to turn to. You might ask, what is a parenting coach?  Good question! 

A parenting coach is a trained professional who assists individuals experiencing parenting challenges by providing guidance, tools, and strategies.  The parenting coach comes alongside an individual to help him or her work through parenting issues. The coach offers methods, tools, and support without treating underlying issues, like ADHD, ADD or depression. A parenting coach is NOT a behavioral health therapist or psychologist. Her approach to working with the individual is future-focused i.e. focusing on ways to help the  individual move forward in achieving realistic goals in parenting their child/children.

A parenting coach will help the individual locate ways to address behavioral issues in children.  They help find ways to deal with stress, and effective practices in caring for oneself, creating or developing plans to address the problems relating to childcare, education, health, etc.  Within an organization like a social service agency or hospital, this type of coach may sometimes work as a support team member. This team comprises a therapist, parent mentor, pediatrician, pediatric nurse, social worker to help ensure the client and the family's needs are being met. 

Today, more parenting coaches are working with families of children in the foster care system, foster parents, single parents, and parents facing other forms of crisis in the home.  These professionals help individuals to stay on track to ensure their desired goals are met. They are empathetic, flexible, committed, and are ready to work with individuals in a judgment-free confidential setting.

 Psalm 127:3 (NLT) - Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from Him

Friends, children are a blessing from the Lord, and as parents, He has given us the assignment of training and nurturing these little ones, but of course, we cannot do it alone; at some point, we need to know when to ask for help when life situations such as health challenges get in the way. 

Trained individuals who are also believers, just like you, can help you along the way to be the best parent you can be for your children.  Allow the Lord to use these individuals in your life to offer guidance and support. 

And so....

Are you facing daily struggles as a parent or guardian and believe a parenting coach may help you overcome these struggles to become the best parent you can be for your child or children? You have tried everything you can think of, and it's not working, Then reach out to us today for a free one on one 45 minute session via Facebook , Google or WhatsApp Chat 

 

Or 

If you are someone passionate about helping other parents, and you believe the Lord is calling you to serve in this capacity, then becoming a parenting coach might be for you. You can visit the ICCA @ http://www.iccaonline.net/credentialing/ or the ICF at https://coachfederation.org/ to obtain information on becoming trained as a Parent Coach.

Remain blessed. 

Moving Forward With Life Coaching

 “The LORD our God spoke to us in Horeb, saying: ‘You have dwelt long enough at this mountain. Turn and take your journey, and go to the mountains of the Amorites, to all the neighboring places in the plain, in the mountains and in the lowland, in the South and on the seacoast, to the land of the Canaanites and to Lebanon, as far as the great river, the River Euphrates. See, I have set the land before you; go in and possess the land which the LORD swore to your fathers—to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—to give to them and their descendants after them.’ Deuteronomy 1:6-8 NKJV

The Lord, our God, said to us in Horeb, you have dwelt long enough on this mountain. Have you stayed long enough in the same situation?  Have you allowed wrong thinking (mindsets), wrong decisions, bad influences prevent you from moving forward in your life to where God desires you to be? 

Like the Israelites, a journey that should have taken you only a few days is taking you over 5, 10, 20 years to attain. If this is you? Then, its time to wake up and say enough is enough. Are you ready to be honest with yourself? Are you prepared to say this to yourself?  "I am tired of staying in the same place, being stagnant while others are moving forward.  I am still in the same space I was yesterday; I want more out of my life; I want to fulfill my God-ordained purpose. I want to go back to school. I want to get married, I want to start a business, I want a new career, I want to do ministry work, etc." If this is your declaration today, then let's chat. 

As Professional Life Coaches, we are able to guide the individual towards her destination; where the Lord had purposed her to be. We rely on the power of the Holy Spirit to help destroy wrong mindsets, strongholds that have kept the individual paralyzed for too long. Its time to take your possession! 

A type of mentality or frame of mind known as the "wilderness mentality" keeps an individual bound, stagnant, paralyzed. Let the truth of God's Word sink into your life and set you free from this type of mentality.

Reach out to us today, and let's work together in disrupting those things hindering you from moving forward in your life's journey.

Shalom. 

Addiction Recovery Coaching

 

A few years ago, when I worked at a State-run Detox and Rehabilitation facility, I did not know how much my life was going to become impacted (both personally & professionally). Coming from a sheltered background, I thought I had seen it all when I took on a job as a House Manager a couple of years before at a Homeless Shelter.  I never knew that my life would be changed forever by patients at this drug and alcohol facility. 

My heart broke for these men and women whom God had created in His own image. It was difficult to witness people struggling from this horrible sickness of drug and alcohol addiction, their spirits and bodies were broken and many believed there was no hope of beating the addiction, but they still kept coming for treatment. Each day I came to work, I saw it as my mission field.  I was truly blessed that God had chosen me as a vessel to be used for His glory in this place. While working there, I met those who believed in God.  Those who didn't, and another group that didn't want to have anything to do with Him. I managed to, when the opportunity presented itself to share my faith with as many as would like to listen, both staff and patients alike, just showing up everyday to serve with a smile  and it was from there the Lord called me into full-time Christian service. 

As a professional life coach specializing in addiction recovery and an ordained minister, I am able to impact these precious souls' lives more for Christ outside a restricted setting; ( i.e being able to serve my clients more effectively in a faith based  outpatient environment once they have undergone medical detox and rehab.  

With the Holy Spirit's guidance, I aim to transform individuals' lives by first changing their mindset ( the way they think).  "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what that good is, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Romans 12:2."   Once the mind has been transformed, the thought process changed, then we can now move forward to helping the individual make better life decisions, which will eventually result in living  joyous, victorious and fulfilling lives. 

If you or someone you know is struggling with one addiction or the other, and  believe that the resurrection power of the Lord Jesus can heal and make you free, reach out to us today.  We are more than happy to work with you, taking you from where you are now to where you want to be in your life's journey.  

With God all things are truly possible!!!

 

2020 Community Events Cancelled

Please note all planned  events for 2020 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  We will be working towards programs for 2021 and will provide more information at a later date. 

Stay Safe and Encouraged, Our God is in control

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Check out this newly published book by the author.  

It will be made available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble in 6-8 weeks.  To get your copy today, click on the link below .

Our prayer is that this book will minister to you, and the women in your lives who might be facing one life challenge or the other.

 

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Easter Greetings

Happy Resurrection Sunday From our Family to Yours!!!

                                      Halleluyah! He is Risen. 

Changes in Our Business Schedule

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our office is temporarily closed until further notice.  However, at this time, we are only offering spiritual counseling, and mentoring sessions via phone and Facebook messenger chat for those in need of it.  We have set aside days and times to accommodate individuals in varying time zones.  Please visit our FB page @Living2018  to book your appointment. 

COVID-19 News -Encouraging You During This Challenging Times

Beloved, we want to use this time to encourage you to stay strong & confident amidst the pandemic ( COVID-19) the world is currently facing. Do not fear, for the Lord is with you wherever you go. Trust Him to take care of you & your loved ones at this time. We all know that personal hygiene is, and will remain, the most important of all preventive measures. And so continue to do your part to practice good hygiene, social distancing and leave the rest to GOD.

Stay Healthy & Be Encouraged Brethren, Our God is in control.

Shalom

What is Christian Coaching ?

Christian coaching is an ongoing conversation that empowers a person or team to fully live out God’s calling – in their life and profession. The goal of coaching is for you to listen to the Holy Spirit, discover new things about yourself, and take action to reshape your life around that learning. The coaching relationship is expected to produce insights, greater personal awareness, changed behaviors, actions, and ultimately results that satisfy the client. Much is expected of you: to evaluate, reason, imagine, decide, and implement. 

What Coaching Is

Coaching is about you – your goals, your learning, and your growth. Together you and your coach will listen to the Holy Spirit to hear His voice about you. Coaching is about learning – rather than teaching. You are the expert on your life. Your coach uses coaching techniques such as active listening, open questions, encouragement, challenging a bit, and always remaining supportive. All to assist you in discovering insights and taking next steps. Coaching is about action – your action. Each session you will determine 1-3 actions steps you will take before the next session. You may be surprised how quickly you progress toward your goals. Coaching is about all of you – not just your work or ministry. We all know that changing old habits and thought patterns are difficult. Your coach recognizes these patterns and will support you as you change and grow. 

- http://www.enduringtreasure.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/What-is-Christian-Coaching.pdf

Discipleship

Just as Paul preached the Good News with power regardless of the consequences, he sent his disciple Timothy to preach with the same sense of conviction. He is also sending us to be witnesses for Christ. This passage seems to continue our theme from yesterday – that of discipleship. In Matthew’s gospel, Jesus’ final commission is to go forth and make disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. He did not just mean the apostles. According to this commission, the baptized are automatically disciples. It’s only been a month since we celebrated Christmas. Are we still witnesses to the joy of Jesus’ birth? Are we still as welcoming of others, or kind to those we meet? Or have we allowed ourselves to go back to “normal?” If we’re not still joyful witnesses, then how can we expect others to want to share the joy of the Good News? Joy is catchy, and so is negativity. Even if we are surrounded by those who might make fun of us because we hold ourselves to a higher standard, as Paul was, we still need to by witnesses of Christ. As important as our words of faith are, our actions are more important. I once heard a talk where the presenter commented that we are God’s “chosen” people, not God’s “frozen” people. It is so important to be the disciples that we have been called to be. We need to be loving, accepting, forgiving and just. Don’t be afraid of what others think of you, only be concerned about how well we are being Christ in the world.

Gracious God, you have called us to be your disciples in the world. Give us the graces we need to witness our faith in our actions and never be ashamed of our testimony. Amen.

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God's Purpose

 Knowing God's purpose and plan helps you establish proper priorities for your life and ministry. Priorities are activities that are more important than other things you could choose to do.

Christ-Centered Mentoring

What to Know About The Mentoring Relationship! 

Spiritual or Christ Centered Mentoring is a process through which the mentor offer his or her experience or expertise from a biblical perspective; guiding the mentee into living a victorious Christian life. The mentor also offers support to individuals that are less experienced than they are. 

A mentor is typically referred to as “an experienced and trusted advisor” and can serve as a teacher, counselor, and advocate to those looking up to them for guidance. Our Lord Jesus Christ is the perfect example of a spiritual mentor. 

A Christ Centered Mentor provides the following to the individual he or she serves:

• Encouragement: It is pertinent to uplift the hearts of your mentees; a listening ear and a shoulder to lean on go a long way. 

• Compassion: Showing empathy and genuine concern in the things that matter to your mentee should always be visible in the relationship.

• Prayer: Be ready to stand in the gap for your student/mentee when necessary.

• Training: The mentee must be able to disciple and mentor others as a result of what they have learned from you. 

• Support: Your students/mentees must be confident knowing that you are there to direct and support them in their personal and professional pursuits. 

"Fostering a relationship is crucial in mentoring. Be aware that the mentoring relationship is personal and confidential; therefore trust will mostly take time to develop."
-https://coachestrainingblog.com/becomeacoach/coaching-and-mentoring-basics-every-coach-should-practice/


In partnership with Sword of The Spirit Bible Institute, LWCS will be offering a Biblical/Christ-Centered Mentoring Course Online in February.  If Interested Check Back then For More Information on How to Sign up For Course. 

https://sosmbibletraining.blogspot.com/

Getting Rid of The Unforgiveness and Bitterness

 A Message on Forgiveness

Harboring bitterness and unforgiveness is dangerous to our personal life and to our relationship with Jesus Christ. It's not worth losing our sanity over and most importantly losing heaven over. Don't wait until the person who hurt you come asking for forgiveness because it may never happen or if they do come, it might not be genuine. Choose today to let go and let GOD. Some 16 years ago, I was deeply hurt by someone very close to me and it took the power of the Holy Spirit for me to let go. I was consumed with anger and bitterness; it affected my job, my day to day living until one day the LORD used Joyce Meyer's message on forgiveness to deliver me. I guess at that point the Lord was saying to me enough is enough! I broke down right there and then asking God for mercy. At that moment, I let go and instantly began to feel the peace of God & within a few weeks I began to experience open doors in my life... It was wonderful to finally meet Joyce Meyer in person years later and just appreciate God for her life and ministry. I am not sure why I am sharing this today.. I believe someone needs to be encouraged today. It's a word in season! 

Let's take this as our prayer point this week praying for ourselves and each other.

Lord Jesus break me free from every root of bitterness, suppressed anger and unforgiveness I harbor towards those who have hurt me. Give me the grace to forgive and trust you to handle it...
I pray this day for divine healing and deliverance in my life.
Thank you Jesus for hearing and answering me today.

God is Doing a New Thing

"Behold, I am doing a new thing;
now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
I will make a way in the wilderness
and rivers in the desert." Isaiah 43:19

Sometimes life has a way of pulling you down, getting you frustrated and leaving you feeling hopeless. You feel there is no way out because you have tried different things and it just doesn't seem to work. God is telling you and me today in this scripture verse, that He will do a new thing in your life that will bring about a turn around in that stagnant situation, that problem that has been lingering on for days, weeks, years. Jesus is the Way Maker, the Light in the darkness and He will always make a way where there appears to be no way.

Hold on to Jesus today my friends. He is your only way out.
#Waymaker #Problemsolver #Theonlyway

Working with a Christian Life Coach

When you work with a Christian Life Coach, you invite God into the process.  Doing all the work by yourself, without support can be quite challenging.  A Christian Life Coach in partnership with the Holy Spirit helps you (the client) to see your blind spots in a safe and judgment-free environment.


"As a Christian Life Coach, my job is to partner with you to offer support, encouragement to enhance the skills, resources, and creativity that you already have.  I also challenge you in order to enable you to strive to be all that God has in mind for you to become. "  Dr. MK Olubiyi

Counseling From a Biblical Perspective

The ultimate goal of Biblical counseling is to help christians identify behaviors that are inconsistent with God’s teachings and His inerrant word. Biblical counselors believe that the Holy scriptures is the primary source and guide on how people should think and behave.


Are You Seeking Help For Any of The Following Issues Below And Would Like to Receive Counseling And Encouragement From a Biblical Worldview?

If Yes, do consider giving me a chance to work with you and see God's mighty hand move in your life; bringing you the healing, breakthrough and restoration you desire.

• Dealing with Trauma ( Loss of a child, relationship etc.)
• Relationship issues
• Seeking God's purpose for your life
• Anxiety & Depression
• Overcoming past hurts and learning to forgive
• Balancing career and family etc...….

I have been where you are (i.e facing life's struggles) and through the power of the Holy Spirit, the great Counselor, I was able to receive my healing and breakthrough.  I have lost a child, I have experienced heartbreak, challenges in my finances and career.  I may not have experienced or understand what you are going through now or have been through, but I can tell you that I have had my share of pains. 

As a result of my personal struggles, the Lord has used me over the years as a vessel to bring healing, restoration and comfort to the lives of women around the world.

Reach out to me today via phone/email/chat and let's get started on helping you achieve that breakthrough you in your life with the divine intervention of the Holy Spirit. 

Welcome to Living Water Christian Services

Our mission as a christian organization is to be able to transform the lives of each woman we meet in person, over the phone and online through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, our Chief Counselor, Mentor and Teacher.

We strive to achieve our mission by networking with churches, christian ministries and  businesses in our local communities in order to meet the spiritual and emotional needs of the individuals we are honored to serve.