Alethea J. Brown, Mom, Author, and Blogger

Single Women's Conference (postponed)

2012-01-25T21:32:00.000-08:00

Single Women Conference
(postponed)

First, we would like to thank those of you who supported us in our efforts to plan the first
Single Women's Conference.

We regret to announce that we will have to postpone the Single Women's Conference,
as we were not able to meet the level of excellence that we believe God has for His Ladies. We hope to reconvene around the 1st weekend of November annually or as God leads.
Please pray that we plan outstanding events that will be fun, memorable, and honorable to our Heavenly Father. And that many single women will be empowered and encouraged in every area of need.

Sincere Thanks,

Alethea J. Brown, Partner and Coordinator

1st Single Women's Conference

2011-10-06T02:09:00.000-07:00

I'm Believing God !

November 5th, 2011 Save The Date ! ! !

I am asking 50 people to donate $50 dollars. This will pay for you and a guest at our 1st Single Women's Conference. Please help us fill the place with 100 expected guest. And we hope that you will be one. You do not have to attend to donate. We ask that you give details on Paypal or in a message here on FB, your name & guest name, e...mail, phone for updates and information. Paypal is available at http://idontwanttobeamomtoday.blogspot.com/
to donate.
Details coming soon !

Thanks

Alethea J. Brown

The Truth (Happy Valentine's Day)

2011-02-11T12:38:00.000-08:00

The Truth

We all know that Love isn't just one day that falls on February 14th every year.
And it is certainly not the colorful balloons, plush winged bears and blush colored roses. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy them all as a woman.
But Love is so much more detailed with all of its
intricacies and beauty. Love is remarkable, it fills and then it exudes.
I personally love its serendipitous appeal.
ser·en·dip·i·ty

1. The faculty of making fortunate discoveries by accident.

2. The fact or occurrence of such discoveries.

3. An instance of making such a discovery.

Although, Love can be as tough as a hard, freezing snow in a bitterly cold and unforgiving Winter, and can be almost unbearable to the human flesh.
The results from Winter come in Spring.
The rich and almost flavorful hues and amazing colors are bright and refreshing; you can almost taste them.
The newness of life and blossoms are numerous,
new life with new man-agement.
I have never liked those two words "tough love" and I still don't believe that I'm a true believer in them.
But there is one thing that I am certain about;
I know
The Truth.
And as the prolific artist and song writer India Arie says, "I know The Truth, and He is so real, and I love the way that He makes me feel. And If I am a reflection of Him, then I must be fly, because His light shines so bright I wouldn't lie.
I don't want nothing else.
He is simply amazing.

The Truth,

Lovingly submitted by
Alethea J. Brown

Colorful Balloon Bouquets, Bears With Wings and "Blush Crush" Roses

2011-01-23T16:31:00.000-08:00

Colorful Balloon Bouquets, Bears With Wings and "Blush Crush" Roses

OMG!
Here he comes; my secret crush.
I wonder who is he ordering fresh cut roses for this year?
I am creating gifts and arranging flowers for sale and he is here to support me.
But he doesn't know that he just asked (me) a girl that is mad about him to arrange one dozen roses and balloons for his unnamed recipient; secretly wishing they were for me. How could it be? He doesn't even know.
He seemed so calm but I was trembling like leaf.
I was trying to be cool, but oh my God; it's him and he is buying roses and balloons. Maybe they are for his mother, grandmother or even his favorite aunt. Or maybe they are for his one true love and he will give them to her for Valentines Day, propose and they will live together happily ever after.
Well, to this day I never knew who received those colorful balloons bouquets, bears with wings and "blush crush" roses,
but those were not for me.

February 14th Valentines Day!
Share your Valentines Day story !

Secretly Submitted : )'
Alethea J. Brown

p.s. I hope I can find the pictures to share.

"I Expect You"

2010-11-12T05:53:00.000-08:00

"I Expect You"

Isaiah 40:31

I expect You . . to touch me with Your Creative Hands, that will shape and prove Your Love for my life.

I expect You . . . to embrace and hold me with Your Arms encapsulating me to ensure my confidence in You and Your Ability to serve me

I expect You . . . to provide today like You do so wonderfully every day with Provisions for the delicate needs and desires of my feminine frailty

I expect You to kiss me with Your Everlasting Life that will last an Eternity giving me an exuberance filled with joy laughter and peace

I expect You . . . to shelter me from the storms of life that comes unexpectedly with terrible destruction bringing peril in it's fierce path.

I expect You . . . to Love me with an unconditional love that saturates the woman that I am and that You recreate so tenderly moment by moment each day without fail.

I expect You . . . to arrive to the most intimate places as I call for Your Unfailing Love for me, Your Woman in the time of help and indecision, when I am feeling the most vulnerable.

I expect You . . . when my heart is panting desperately in need of the Spiritual Revival and Renewal that only Your Deep and Amazing Love can satisfy in me

I have come to a place that I long for You and I want to know You more, I expect You so I rise to receive You

Welcome into my heart.

Written By Alethea J. Brown

Author, Mom, Blogger, Illustrator and Psalmist

Its Unpleasant, But You Were Created To Stand It All

2010-09-14T07:33:00.000-07:00

Its Unpleasant, But You Were Created To Stand It All
Genesis 29:1-30

Then Jacob went on his journey, and came into the land of the people of the east. 2 And he looked, and behold a well in the field, and, lo, there were three flocks of sheep lying by it; for out of that well they watered the flocks: and a great stone was upon the well's mouth. 3 And thither were all the flocks gathered: and they rolled the stone from the well's mouth, and watered the sheep, and put the stone again upon the well's mouth in his place. 4 And Jacob said unto them, My brethren, whence be ye? And they said, Of Haran are we. 5 And he said unto them, Know ye Laban the son of Nahor? And they said, We know him. 6 And he said unto them, Is he well? And they said, He is well: and, behold, Rachel his daughter cometh with the sheep. 7 And he said, Lo, it is yet high day, neither is it time that the cattle should be gathered together: water ye the sheep, and go and feed them. 8 And they said, We cannot, until all the flocks be gathered together, and till they roll the stone from the well's mouth; then we water the sheep.

9 And while he yet spake with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep: for she kept them. 10 And it came to pass, when Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban his mother's brother, and the sheep of Laban his mother's brother, that Jacob went near, and rolled the stone from the well's mouth, and watered the flock of Laban his mother's brother. 11 And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept. 12 And Jacob told Rachel that he was her father's brother, and that he was Rebekah's son: and she ran and told her father. 13 And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings [1] of Jacob his sister's son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things. 14 And Laban said to him, Surely thou art my bone and my flesh. And he abode with him the space [2] of a month

Although you find yourselves in hard places, don't allow people to make you think that with your great skills and abilities you will not have to endure unpleasant environments, people or experiences. Your skills are not why you are where you are. But they will help you get to where God wants to take you. Jacob had no idea that things would turn out the way that they did. He had even negotiated a contract and still didn't get the things as he thought he should. It actually got downright ugly and awkward. The environment wasn't what we would recommend for any normal human. In fact any psychologist would say to get out of that toxic situation. But when you are on an assignment for God and you want to please Him, you don't do what you think is best for you, even though it looks like all hell is breaking loose. You call on Him for further instruction or direction in the matter. The circumstances doesn't look good at all and after all you are well qualified, perhaps over qualified for this job. And your experiences are far too many to count in this area of expertise. Sometimes you may have to endure places that others won't even go. And it's not because you are not smart or it is not because you haven't been equipped. But it is because you are willing to wait on God's promises there in an unpleasant place and you understand that you are created to stand it all.
Some of you are experiencing very hard places. But hold on to your position that you have right now. Try not to get weary or distracted. I know it's unpleasant, the stench, the residue of filth and grime; a hard place. Know that God has strategically placed you where you are and it has nothing to do with what you know. Let me encourage you for remaining in the position that you are in right now. You are actually very smart. Least you get the big head. It still has nothing to do with you. Jacob served 7 + 7 years and then gave more. And when he got the woman he desired, she couldn't bare children. He watched the woman that he didn't desire have four sons. And his wife had zero. But God You said to go to this place and You said to do this thing. And it is not working or coming together at all. Have I missed you? You want to throw in the towel. You can't take this anymore. You quit.
You have all of this unpleasantness.
You are standing back watching someone seemingly do the things that you thought were for you. They seem to be riding on cloud nine. And it looks like your stuff that they are carrying with them. But don't be deceived. The enemy wants you to think that he has taken your stuff or idea or your job or position. It's unpleasant, but you were created to stand it all. Satan has no power, he can only mock you or copy what he sees. And he can never have dominion over you. He has to submit to the "Master", God who works through you, who gives you power, knowledge and wisdom in places and things that Satan will never understand. The Word of God says that He will show you things that they'd wish to see or reveal mysteries that only He can unfold. They might pull out policy and procedures or customs and traditions that they only follow in that unpleasant place. This is how we do things around here and you have to follow the rules. But just hold on because your enemy will see that if it had not been for you, some of the blessings that they are experiencing would not be. They will even ask you to stay, because they know now that they are being blessed because of your relationship with God. They will offer you top pay and accommodations as well to be around so that they can continue to see the hand of God keep them afloat. But you obey the voice of God and take only as He has instructed. Yeah it's still unpleasant, but you were created to stand it all. He is still Great and Mighty and the plans that He has for your future are immeasurable. You can't even imagine.
There will be naysayers, accusers and those who blame and say that you don't deserve it. And that it's not yours to even take. But because you obeyed and stayed in those decaying places of unpleasantness God will reward you greatly.

But God ! . . . . . . .

He sees where you are and the people that you are having to deal with, (foul characters) don't worry; you will get what God has promised you, plus some.
(Endure)

When We Share Sincerely . . .

2010-07-08T21:23:00.000-07:00

When We Share Sincerely . . .
We can reach others right where they are.

Written By Alethea J. Brown

B4 I say goodnight.
Someone shared this title with me, "Starbucks Saved My Life." We never know where we might end up or who we will meet. There are "surprises", "suddenlies", "oh My Gods", "serendipity(s)" everywhere. People are experiencing them each moment of the day.
The moments don't have an identity, although they do manifest similar characteristics of the human.
They warm hearts, create smiles and change lives; they light the room even.
The moments even open up locked places that were meant to be protected and treasured forever. But now, they have very little value to us anymore. Yet, they still have a significance in our former lives (the past).
Thank you FB Friends and whatever you do, don’t stop sharing with your hearts, we never know when our moment will come.

Love and Gratitude,

Yours Truly,
Alethea J. Brown

p.s. You really do have a Master Key to my heart . . . because every time you share its opens up and I smile again and again.

Listen to this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBvW2Uuph

Miss Brown's Book Nook

2010-07-05T21:46:00.000-07:00

Take A Look !

Miss Brown's Book Nook

"From Kinder to College"

Written By Alethea J. Brown

Illustrated By Deirdre S. Brown

2010-06-24T20:40:00.000-07:00

The Moment is almost here.

Coming Soon . . .

Miss Brown's Book Nook

"From Kinder to College"

By Alethea J. Brown

A Refreshing Place . . . The Oasis Isaiah 40:28-31

2010-06-17T09:38:00.000-07:00

A Refreshing Place . . . The Oasis

Isaiah 40:28-31

If He is the Living Word, then there will never be any (hunger) for ANYTHING. What do you need?
What do you want?
Then why act in desperation, as if there is no Provision. Hold on and keep your eye on The Redeemer, Provider, The Rich Ruler, Awesome God, Faithful Father who always takes care of His Daughter and His Grandchildren.
Fret not yourselves because of evil, for it will be soon be cut off. And you will be in a place and wondering, "How I got over? ) Rejoice there is an Outstretched Hand that is Able to exceedingly above all that we can ask or think!

Yes God !!

Single Moms we need help in all these daily tasks ~ But there is none like the Hand of the Almighty who comes strong to our aid. Reach out to Him with your heart asking Him to heal those places where we were wronged. Let's ask Him to help us in the areas when we hurt someone.
His Strength can lift you up from Low Places, reach and take you to His High Places, keep you from harm when danger is near. We have the Best Help, although a mate seems better, "They that wait shall renew their strength (Isaiah 40:31)." There is a refreshing needed before you get into a new (place or relationships with people). There is no one who can wine and dine you like our Father.

Daddy's Girls

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyTYEeZdhK8

2010-05-12T10:36:00.000-07:00

Coming Soon !!!!!

Miss Brown's Book Nook

"From Kinder To College"

Wriiten by Alethea J. Brown

Ilustrated by Deirdre S. Brown

This book is to encourage small children to think about college.

What college will I go to when I graduate?

A familiar tune that all children should be singing and dancing to.

Creating steps towards college and looking foward to their dreams. When you tell a child that they are college material and they can accomplish their dreams,

it starts the rebuilding of a new nation.

Miss Brown's Book Nook

will only create stories that will encourage children to play while learning. A very important key to forming successful communnity leaders, compassionate citizens, entrepreneurs and employees.

Leaders are born, so you should nurture them with empowerment.

This book will be available soon.

Thanks,

Alethea J. Brown, Author

God, You Know Me And That Is All That Matters

2009-11-29T19:21:00.000-08:00

God, You Know Me And That Is All That Matters

Did you want to impress someone?
Don't bother, it won't even matter.
God has everything under His control.
He understands exactly what we are, who we are, what we need, where we should live, and all the unnecessary details.
Being who you are is not difficult, it ought to come natural.
The mask, facades, all the coverings will be removed and the real person will be revealed.
So don't hide, instead shine.
Who you are has been determined by God, and it's good, as long as He is in control of the developmental process.
So there is no need to hide, God is watching every move you make and every step that you take.
He is there.

Psalm 139

¹O lord, You have searched me, and known me.

²You know my down sitting and mine uprising, You understand my thoughts afar off.

³You compasses my path and my lying down, and You are acquainted with all my ways.

⁴For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, You know it altogether.

⁵You have beset me behind and before, and laid Your Hand on me.

⁶Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.

⁷Whither I go from Your Spirit? or whither I flee from Your Presence?

⁸If I ascend up into heaven, You are there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there.

⁹If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;

¹⁰Even there shall Your Hand lead me, and Your Right Hand shall hold me.

¹¹If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.

¹²The darkness hides not from You; but the night shines as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to You.

¹³For You have possessed my reins: You have covered me in my mother's womb.

¹⁴I will praise You; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are Your Works; and that my soul knows right well.

2009-11-19T20:59:00.000-08:00

My Floral Arrangement

Thanksgiving Dinner arrangement that I created. I had the opportunity to meet two lovely ladies at Garden Ridge Pottery during the weekend. They both spent a nice amount of time helping me to select the flowers, and stuff.
It turned out really nice.

Special shout out to Corliss and a lil lady I'm naming "Gayle" .
created.

Yours Truly,

Alethea J. Brown

P.S. Post your comments, I'd like your feedback, or post your holiday decorations.

2009-11-14T22:23:00.000-08:00

MUSIC
M.essages U.sed S.pecifically I.n C.risis

Have you ever been in a crisis, and all of a sudden you could hear a favorite tune?
It must have been an angel that whispered the song.
The message is clear to me in the song. Each sentence, every note, the melody was created for this moment in time. And now I am singing instead of worrying. How wonderful was it that a writer sat down and followed his heart and now it is healing mine. The place or time that it was penned is insignificant, but every note, bar, the key, and all the words were written just for me. There were tough times, but I thank God for the messages that were used specifically for me in crisis.
A writer wrote, It Is Well; when peace like a river attended my way, when sorrow like sea billows roll, whatever my lot, He has taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul. It is the peace and certainty that surrounds me during difficult times, while singing this song, that encourages patience, comfort and the reassurance that everything would be okay. There has always been a message for my crisis, they were already experienced and well written.
Sing, hum, whistle even if it is way out of tune, then comes the "Son", to heal whatever hurts.

Yours Truly,

Alethea J Brown

Joy . . . With You In Mind

2009-11-12T07:48:00.000-08:00

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Psalm 16:11

Joy . . . With You In Mind

I can't resist the opportunity to encourage you to find a place of joy.
There are so many things that we could find that we
could be sad about.
But I rejoice today, because
God loves us so much.

Find a place of joy, before the holidays begin.
Create each day with your heart, in spite of your circumstances.
Embrace your children with everything in you.
Give them your best, which is happiness.
They will remember that, and then the meal that you prepare with your hands.
Joy how do you define it?
What do you do to find it?
Where will you go, looking for it ?
It is where you are.
Share i t today !

2009-11-11T20:24:00.000-08:00

Today I read an article by Martha Beck in O Magazine. It was about

"The Art of Perfect Timing".

We can't force it.

There is an ordained time for events to happen in our lives. And when we elect to honor our spirit
(or acknowledge) the Holy Spirit, things happen.

I say, "It's like
serendipity : )

Ooohhh, I love that feeling of relinquishing, letting go, and letting God.

(really letting God)

Great things happen.

Thanks
Yours Truly,

Alethea

Congratulations

2009-10-29T22:03:00.000-07:00

Congratulations !!!

First, thank you all for joining in and being a part of a worthy cause,

Breast Cancer Awareness.

I am glad that we were able to spread a little joy.
All of you ladies were great, thanks for your encouragement, smiles, and comments,
they meant a lot.

And the

Winners

are

Regina Fetherson

and

Lisa Carroll

Your support is greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Alethea J. Brown

Cancer Awareness and Giveaway

2009-10-28T22:19:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/user/jazibabeez#p/a/u/0/QRNaajNKbUU

CANCER AWARENESS

Hello, I just wanted to take a moment and say,
"you are being thought of dear Cancer Survivors", and family to those who lost the battle.
There is so much emphasis during the month of October, but I understand that this is an everyday fight for you.

. . . Don't Wimp Out!
Isaiah 40:29-31

Fight with every fiber of your being.

I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you and am asking God's Comfort, during your walk through.

Love,
Alethea

Marcia Dyson

2009-10-22T22:38:00.000-07:00

Marcia Dyson

You Were Nothing, Until You Met Him

2009-10-16T11:38:00.000-07:00

But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousness are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

Isaiah 64:6

You Were Nothing, Until You Met Him

Now you are wearing Jimmy Choo,
Gucci
Prada,
Marc Jacobs
on your pretty manicured feet.

You Hold your head up high and not to see Him and His Glory,
but to avoid seeing those that might remind you of who you were,
as you step over them.

You Were Nothing, Until You Met Him

Your hands are delicate yes, and really pretty too.
You've chosen beautiful colors, and rich hues of paint, and have adorned your hands with bold jewelry.
But they are too precious to even reach for Him,
Massage Him,
Caress Him,
Hold Him,
in all of His Strength and Might.

You Were Nothing, Until You Met Him

Your delicate lips are shaded with rich tones for a queen,
glistening with the shades of rubies, sapphires, diamonds, golds, and bronze.
And you don't say kind things to Him,
smile at Him,
call Him
talk to Him
laugh with Him
You won't even Kiss Him.

You Were Nothing, Until You Met Him

You were
Broken,
torn,
ragged,
hurt,
abused,
misused,
tattered
ashamed,
worthless,
and sad
nothing
until
you
met
Him.

But now you are

One with Him,
inspired,
restored,
refreshed,
Daughter of Destiny
rich,
princesses,
queens
fearfully and wonderfully made

All

from

nothing.

What A Creation !!!

2009-10-08T12:14:00.000-07:00

Then Miriam the prophetess, sister of Aaron, took the timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.

Exodus 15:20

Will You Dance For Him?

You've already entered His Room,
waiting anxiously for His Arrival.
Your heart is beating fast, pulse racing, thoughts are rapid throughout your head;
you are waiting to dance for Him.
It's all new;
dancing before Him.
Which dance will you offer as a sacrifice ?
Will He love you more or at all?
Will you wave a banner of victory?
Or will you wear sackcloth of shame?
Will you run and jump as you praise His Awesome and Magnificent Name?

Every fiber of your existence is because of Him
You move and follow His Heart as a Master of Dance.
You sway and bow and bend toward to earth, like a palm in a storm
For every movement, He asks you for more and more.
Your hearts desire is to give Him all of you,
each time that He asks.
You know that you are no longer your own as you dance before Him,
dressed in your fine, white silks, and linens
You are as One Spirit, as you rush towards freedom in Him

Woman! You Dance !

Dance with everything that you've got
Go before Him and give Him your all
Offer Him a dance that is
daring,
powerful
bold
and beautiful
unashamed of who He has called you to be with Him.
A dance to
recover
uproot
refresh
fill up
to challenge
You are His and there will never be another like Him
Give Him
your all
your everything,

Dance Woman!

I command you to Dance before Him!

2009-10-07T15:36:00.001-07:00

Dinner is ready

When Was The Last Time That You Let Him Touch You ?

2009-10-02T09:15:00.000-07:00

For thus said the LORD of hosts, after his glory sent me to the nations who plundered you, for he who touches you touches the apple of his eye:

Zechariah 2:8

When was the last time that you let Him touch you?

When you wake up in the morning, and He reaches for you,
You are up and out of bed, attending to the things of the day
never looking back,

Now you are in the middle of your day
and He stops by for lunch, desiring to enjoy one intimate moment with you,
And you tell Him, while in a hurry, "I'm sorry, not today
I just don't have the time." "I have meetings, required deadlines and mandatory overtime."

He so loves you and
is wanting to touch you,
your mouth,
your hands,
your feet.

He wants to caress your heart,
gently rub your hair and your skin.
It reminds Him of the day you met,
the moment He first touched you.
He massaged and molded the tender most part of a man to create you,
And He has stood by your side all this time,
and you won't let Him touch you.

He wants your tenderness
He needs your heart
He savors the times,
that you've reached for Him
He is even better when you desire to touch Him

His masculine touch is what you've needed.
If you would only submit for just a moment to enjoy what He has created.
It's soothing,
It's loving,
It's tender
It's healing,
It's restoration,
It's healing,
It's relaxing
It's all you need as His woman,
He has created you to be sensitive to His touch,
It will make you new again.
Let Him touch you
. . . right there.

"Does HE ignite a fire in you?" . . . HE should

2009-09-28T11:59:00.000-07:00

Psalm 104

¹Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, you are very great; you are clothed with Honor and Majesty.

²Who covers yourself with light as with a garment: who stretches out the heavens like a curtain:

³Who lays the beams of His chambers in the waters: who makes the clouds his chariot: who walks upon the wings of the wind:

⁴Who makes His angels spirits; His ministers a flaming fire:

⁵Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.

Psalms 104 1-5
NKJV

Does He ignite a fire in you,
When He demands you to kneel and bow before Him in all of His Majesty and Glory to Honor Him?

Does He ignite a fire in you,
When He commands that you lay prostrate before Him in His Chamber of Prayer while He ministers to your broken and contrite heart?

Does He ignite a fire in you,
When He asks you to walk towards Him, with your eyes affixed on no one except Him, telling you that you are His and that forever He will reign as King in your life?

Does He ignite a fire in you,
When He hides you in the cleft of a rock, to protect you and fight on your behalf like a soldier in a great army?

Does He ignite a fire in you,
When He leans down in all of His Greatness and whispers in your ear and tells you that you are His Daughter and that you are destined for greatness?

Does He ignite a fire in you,
When He touches the deepest places of your soul and constantly reassures you of His Unfailing Love, Power, and Everlasting Love for you?
He is Awesome in all of His Ways

He is The Lord of Lord and King of Kings to the women
and men who will receive Him
He is our Royal Majesty, let Him reign
Because there is none who is worthy of such praise.

Ladies, when we are honoring God, it teaches how to speak and minister to the men in our lives.

Yes, He should ignite a fire,
and we should always keep the fire burning

Are You His Lazy Love ( r ) ?

2009-09-24T09:15:00.000-07:00

O God. Thou my God; early will I seek thee; my soul thirsts for You, my flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; to see Your power and You glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.

Psalms 63: 1,2

He enters the room in all of His Glory, His Awesomeness, His Power and Might
And He reaches for you, wanting to embrace you, to touch you, to caress you, and hold you in His Arms.
He cradles you, reassuring you of His Protection, and Everlasting Love; saying that He will always love you.

Do you tell Him who He is to you.
Speak the words of your heart, reaffirm Him.

Its three o’clock in the morning, and He gently touches you on your shoulder, wanting to spend quality time with you.
Do you gladly arise with tenderness, and anticipation to prepare, with fragrant oils and frankincense, myrrh
Put on your finest robe of silk
And anxiously await knowing that He never fails
His Love is sweeter than honey
And that He is wanting you to tell Him that He is Faithful,
That He is Awesome,
And Strong
There is no one like Him
You will never leave Him
That you can’t make it without Him
You need Him
You love Him
Tell Him
That He’s such a Great Provider
That you appreciate Him

Tell Him that you are who you are because of Him
When He leaves that you can’t wait for His return
Because He gives you Balance and Peace

Has "He" Seen You Naked?

2009-09-23T09:17:00.000-07:00

And he said, Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree, that I commanded that you should not eat?

Genesis 3:11

Single Mothers,
where were you when He first saw you naked?
Did you try to hide?
Did you cover yourself with the branches, or cloth?
There is no longer a reason to be ashamed.
God wants to see you naked before Him.
He wants to see you exposed, bare, and natural.
Don't be afraid to let Him see you.
He made us and He knows us inside out.
If we would just consult Him about our true naked selves, He could love us and teach us to be more confident in Him.
He is our Creator, He can heal us.
Show Him the scars, and bruises of life.

Tell Him how they hurt, and ask Him to cover you with His blood.

God is such a loving God, that He will touch, and He will heal all of those hurting places.

Take off, shame

Take off disappointments

Take off anger,

hurt,

your whoreish ways,

profanity,

worry,

fear,

burdens,

excessive drinking

abuse

take off self destruction

take off stress

take off the old and put on the new.

Go ahead, strip, take it off ,

Take it all off.

He said, "Relax and let me love on you."

2009-09-22T04:48:00.000-07:00

When Jesus speaks to me, I get peace that passes understanding.
When Jesus speaks to me, the Power of God takes control, and the billows cease to roll.
Single mothers, I am certain that all things do work together for our good.
Jesus is speaking to us.
He is whispering sweet words to us, that will give us peace to relax and know that He has everything under control.
Having a relationship with Him, is like none other.
He will tell you things, and you will not want to leave.
You will want more and more and more.
Learning to let Him love on you, is only fine tuning your senses to what real love is. And it will help you identify what to expect and demand in a relationship.
It teaches you how to be still, and hear and enjoy love and its refreshing sounds.
We have not been attentive to the words that were being spoken to us. And because of it, we've lost out on some really fabulous relationships with people.
We are nurturers and we always want to do all the loving, and caring and we don't know how to receive what He has sent especially for us.
Stop!
God wants to love on you, and teach you what His Love really feels like. So that you will be so sensitive to His Voice, you won't resist His Real Love when it comes.
We have been in control so long, we don't want to let go.
So we struggle.
We fight like a fish that have been caught in a net trying to get away, because it doesn't not feel natural to us; but it should.
So lets try it.
He is saying to you, "I Am, is in control today, and if you will be still for this moment, I have something I want to give you. And I have words that I haven't been able to say to you in a long time."
Do you remember what that feels like?
Take this moment to enjoy, He is waiting on you.

He said, "Relax and let Me love on you."

Find Your Way . . . .

2009-09-17T11:41:00.000-07:00

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Galatians 6:9

(KJV)

Find your way Single Moms, there is a reward for what we do.

We love,

help,

uphold,

uplift,

reassure,

provide,

caress

create,

and we can look forward to the great gifts that will be given to us in return.

Take Time To Pray,What Does God Have To Say ?

2009-09-16T07:59:00.000-07:00

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.

James 5:16

(KJV)

Single mothers, take out the time to listen to another.
You might hear that one little thing that others did not. This will give you the opportunity to pray and ask God to help her with her situation. You might even pray and ask God if there is something that He would have you to do.
There are so many small opportunities that we have to help, and to make a significant difference in the lives of other mothers. Imagine, your prayer helped a mother.
And now she is a place of nurturing, peace, patience, and love for her family.

Isaiah 40:29-31 . . . Why I Wrote My Book

2009-09-14T07:34:00.000-07:00

²⁹ He gives power to the weak,
And to those who have no might He increases strength.
³⁰ Even the youths shall faint and be weary,
And the young men shall utterly fall,
³¹ But those who wait on the LORD
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.

Isaiah 40:29-31

(NKJV)

Single Moms I wrote "I Don't Want To Be A Mom Today !!!," after being reminded by this scripture that we will get to the point where we can't go on. Even the best of us gets weary, and feels like there is no need to keep pushing. Of course we know that this is the enemy's tactic to stop God's children. He will bring whatever he can to stop, detour, trip, kill, or distract you.
But I thank God for a woman of God who used this scripture to encourage us one day.
He (God) is the Power source to the faint, and strength to those who have lost might.
The scripture even reminded us that the youth (our children) will faint and be weary.
But God reassures us that if we wait, He will come to the rescue.
I often hear a lot of people speak as if hardship will never come their way. My prayer is that is doesn't, but if it does here is some scripture to give peace in the midst of the storm.
I never knew that I would experience such tough times, to this degree.
It seemed like it all came all at once.
So much stress that I couldn't remember songs that I sang every Sunday.
Or simple things that I should have remembered, but it was too much, I had to stop.
Thank God that I had a chance to plug back into Him and get a recharge.
The scripture was life to me.
I studied and prayed and rested and prayed and studied and rested. God had previously reassured me, that He would send people my way and not to worry, and He did just what He said.
Everything changed.
I couldn't have imagined things as they were. I started to used my journal as source of comfort as I waited. Because it was not easy, having to come off of work. And I had this beautiful little girl depending on me and now she was waiting too. I lost friends and associates.
But, I kept writing and one day I had enough to compile as a book. After some rough spots, challenges, encouragement and prayer I went ahead with it and today I am an author of a book.
I never would have thought, and there are more to come. One day the Spirit of God encourgaged me while praying, that whatever I wrote He would publish it.
We never know what the road ahead holds for us moms. Stay with God. Pray to Him.
Love on Him, and watch what He does.

I Need You Because Two Are Better Than One

2009-09-11T11:06:00.000-07:00

Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
Ecclesiastes 4:9
(KJV)

"If I've made this much progress alone, then just think what we could do as a team."

This could be a powerful statement when speaking to our loved ones.
we can encourage our children to join in on projects, or ask our guy friend to participate and even work better with friends and co workers.
How we say things is so important as to how much we can get accomplished.
Saying, the words "I need you," doesn't show a sign of weakness, it only says that I would like your input and your support to make this the best that it can be.
Two are better than one, so the enemy attacked the family structure to try and cause it to fail. He grasped the understanding of how powerful a woman and man are when caring for a family.
It is a difficult task for a single woman to lead alone, but she can with God. Maybe she had to walk alone for a season to understand her role as a woman and how much power and influence she really has alone. And to understand that God created the man first, and that He understood the dynamics of male leadership.
Thank God for making up all the difference, when we are walking alone.
He is like no other to hold hands with while taking long walks.
His partnership is a guarantee that you will never walk alone, and that anything that you want or need will be provided.
What a friend we have in Jesus.

Does It Takes A Fool ?

2009-09-09T06:37:00.000-07:00

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,

Matthew 5:43-44

(NKJV)

Single moms remember the old song that says, "It takes a fool to learn that love don't love nobody."
Maybe he hadn't heard the Word.
God is giving us a chance to prove His love to man, not to prove our love. Because our love will fail, over and over again.
But to love a man or woman that despise you, that doesn't want anything to do with you, that talks about you, that wants to destroy you, WELL, that brings on a challenge.
Who in their right mind wants to love someone that feels this way?
Not me.
But none the less Father, if it means that You and I will remain in relationship, then not my will but Thine.
To be able to communicate with my Father and understand His Perfect Will for my life is so much more valuable to me. So even if you really don't like me, it's okay.
Ask God how to love your enemy and to what degree.
Our Father will have the last say.,
so here goes
I Love You!

So What If Doors Are Closed !

2009-09-08T07:01:00.000-07:00

“Thus says the LORD to His anointed, (that means you too single moms)
To Cyrus, whose right hand I have held—
To subdue nations before him
And loose the armor of kings,
To open before him the double doors,
So that the gates will not be shut:
² ‘ I will go before you
And make the crooked places^a]">[a] straight;
I will break in pieces the gates of bronze
And cut the bars of iron.
³ I will give you the treasures of darkness
And hidden riches of secret places,
That you may know that I, the LORD,
Who call you by your name,
Am the God of Israel.

Isaiah 45:1-3
(NKJV)

Single moms, while going through life, we will experience closed doors.
So What?
Most of the time it has nothing to do with what we have done wrong or what we haven't done enough of.
It is simply God taking His Supreme Position in the matter.
We never really know what is behind the door. The experience may not be what we expect.
But God, with His Infinite Wisdom and Knowledge can see ahead and can determine the outcome on our behalf.
There are cases where people won't believe in you, because it is not the normal, or there is a so called formula for getting things done.
When you are asking God, the way is not always familiar. So then we will have to trust Him, and Him alone to open closed doors, or find new paths to follow.
He can get you where you need to go, and get you there in time.
Trust Him.

God's Favor . . . Is More Precious Than Anything In Life

2009-09-07T03:36:00.000-07:00

³ And the LORD gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh's servants and in the sight of the people.
⁴ Then Moses said, “Thus says the LORD: . . .(read more)

Exodus 11:3-4

(New King James Version)

Single moms, when you have the favor of God, its is priceless. I say this to you because, when God speaks a Word on your behalf, people, things, and circumstances has to change;everything must obey His Commands.

Imagine, praying and waiting to hear the Voice of God. You are asking Him, how can I get this task done, (tear filled eyes, broken heart and a contrite spirit, not knowing what to do) except You speak to me, or speak to Your Friends to help me get this task complete.
And then He says, "Thus saith the Lord, or (This is what I have to say to you about the situation)
This changes everything around you, because not only will He speak to you, He will speak to men and women, that He has strategically positioned to aid you on your journey
So don't you worry or don't fret . . .
continue, be encouraged, be strong.
His Favor is all you need, it is as precious as life.

. . .Will the real "Mr Love Jones, please stand up ?

2009-09-04T06:25:00.000-07:00

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,"
declares the LORD.

Isaiah 55:8

You think that "Mr. Love Jones", could have been someone special for you, but the season is off, and God is not the creator of confusion.

He is a God of order.
Stay in tuned with Him for what you will need, for the real "Mr Love Jones." Moms, while you are waiting for "Mr Love Jones," God will be polishing you, your skills, your mind, and your spirit. He is getting you well equipped to understand the man that He has selected especially for you.
Girl, you will be so amazing, that "Mr. Love Jones" will have to ask God, "How can I get her and please God , tell me how to keep her?"
Will the real "Mr. Love Jones" please stand up?

(an excerpt from the book, I Don't Want To Be A "Mom" Today!!!)

There Is No Other Name That Is Higher

2009-09-01T00:46:00.000-07:00

¹¹ This is the ‘stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.¹² Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
Act 4:11-12

There are people in our lives, who we'd love to call 0n, but there will be no answer. We call on our best friends, our lovers, our parents and family all by their names, and there is no healing, no power, no deliverance.
There is not even comfort.
But the Name of The Righteous Lamb of God, Jesus . . is the only name you will ever need.
Call on the Name that is above all names, Jesus, He can help you in every situation.
Don't be afraid, say it "Jesus", and experience the difference.

Jesus, The Living Word

2009-08-31T07:22:00.000-07:00

I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.

John 6:51

(King James Version)

Bread of Life, sent down from Glory. Many things You were on earth, a Holy King, a carpenter You are The Living Word. Awesome Ruler, Gentle Redeemer, God with us, The Living Truth and what a Friend we have in You.
Jesus Jesus Jesus . . .

Jesus, You Are The Living Word

2009-08-29T04:30:00.000-07:00

I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.

John 6:51

His Out Stretched Hand

2009-08-28T12:20:00.000-07:00

7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me;
You will stretch out Your hand
Against the wrath of my enemies,
And Your right hand will save me.
⁸ The LORD will perfect that which concerns me;
Your mercy, O LORD, endures forever;
Do not forsake the works of Your hands.

Psalms 138: 7-8
NKJV

Keep speaking the Word of God, even when you can't seem to find your way.
There is a hand out stretched, reach.

Remain Teachable

2009-08-26T06:43:00.000-07:00

Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth.

Psalm 86:11

NKJV

We should trust that God will always have our best interest in mind. So if we
submit to Him and His guidance, we will be kept in His Perfect Will: the safest place.

You Are In The Middle of His Purpose

2009-08-24T23:22:00.000-07:00

May He grant you according to your heart's desire, and fulfill all your purpose.

Psalm 20:4

NKJV

Whatever hopes, dreams, and desires, that you may have, stay close to your Heavenly Father, sharing with Him all of the intricate details. He is a loving and capable God, who wants to see you happy, doing the things that He designed you to do.
We are incredible beings, don't be blinded by the hardships that you may face or the difficulties that you may have to go through. Whatever you experience, will all work in your favor.
He is coming to your rescue.

Peace In Our Purpose

2009-08-24T11:56:00.000-07:00

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

John 14;27

NKJV

It is imperative that we remain in a place of peace. Although the storms may rise and the winds may blow, maintaining our peace helps us utilize our spiritual compasses. And when the enemy is making a lot of noise and causing you trouble while navigating, you can without any reservation say, "PEACE BE STILL."
God is everything that we need.

Let God Handle It

2009-08-22T19:25:00.001-07:00

Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.

John 14:1

NKJV

If we can only take our hands off.
What will the results be?
God is more than capable, but as human, we have to put in our two cents.
I sometimes struggle with letting God take
full control of my problems.
But today I will ask for forgiveness,
and ask Him to please step in and handle it all.

God As Our Barometer

2009-08-21T07:09:00.000-07:00

To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

NKJV

The seasons might change, but God never changes. As we live, let's take one season at a time. It is so much easier to just rely on God, He's our barometer in time.
He knows who, what, why, when, where, what time.
Rest in Him.

Know Who Deserves Your Worship

2009-08-20T09:36:00.000-07:00

All the earth shall worship You
And sing praises to You;
They shall sing praises to Your Name

Psalm 66:4
NKJV

We often find ourselves, worshiping things and people, and they have no power. And the God of God and Kings of Kings we neglect to acknowledge. And He is our air, our breath our blood and healer.
Worship Him.

Changing The Way I View Things

2009-08-18T08:06:00.000-07:00

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:13
NKJV

When I change my point of view, my thoughts and belief patterns changes.
I begin to believe the real truth; I can.

Realizing The Power of Your Faith

2009-08-17T11:46:00.000-07:00

If you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, "Move from here to there," and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.

Matthew 17:20
NKJV

Daily there are tough things that will arise in our lives.
How will we conquer them?
Do we believe that we can win?
The fight is already fought and won.
You can do it!

Living Out Our Purpose In Everything We Do

2009-08-15T09:02:00.000-07:00

And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not men.

Colossians 3:23

We have to maintain doing things as unto God, like caring for our homes, our jobs, and even at our schools. Remember to always retreat for a refreshing, to seek out new ways to live above our adversary's devices.

2009-08-14T18:36:00.000-07:00

You must choose for yourselves today whom you will serve . . . as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.

Joshua 24:15

I am first successful when I can manage my home as a single mom. I can maintain a healthy balance.

Don't Be Fooled By All The Glitz and Glam

2009-08-13T10:56:00.000-07:00

Our only goal is to please God whether we live here or there, because we must all stand before Christ to be judged.

Corinthians 5:9-10

We all have the responsibility to live Godly. And it doesn't mean that we will have fine things, and will live lavishly to do it. But it does mean that whatever we have, we are charged by God only, to touch the lives that He sends your way.

What Path Do I Take . . . Know God's Voice

2009-08-12T17:49:00.000-07:00

Speak, Lord. I am your servant and I am listening.

I Samuel 3:10

In order to execute a dream or plan, you will need instructions.
God listens to us, but it is when we are silent, He can speak and order our steps.

Just Ask God What To Do . . . He Already Knows

2009-08-11T18:52:00.000-07:00

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:28

Self Encouragement

2009-08-10T19:12:00.000-07:00

Say to yourself daily . .

God, You will show me the path of life;
In Your Presence is fullness of joy;
At Your Right Hand are pleasures forevermore.

Psalms 16:11

Alethea J. Brown, Mom, Author, and Blogger

Single Women's Conference (postponed)

1st Single Women's Conference

The Truth (Happy Valentine's Day)

Colorful Balloon Bouquets, Bears With Wings and "Blush Crush" Roses

"I Expect You"

Its Unpleasant, But You Were Created To Stand It All

When We Share Sincerely . . .

Miss Brown's Book Nook

A Refreshing Place . . . The Oasis Isaiah 40:28-31

A Refreshing Place . . . The Oasis

God, You Know Me And That Is All That Matters

Joy . . . With You In Mind

Today I read an article by Martha Beck in O Magazine. It was about

"The Art of Perfect Timing".

We can't force it.

There is an ordained time for events to happen in our lives. And when we elect to honor our spirit(or acknowledge) the Holy Spirit, things happen.

I say, "It's likeserendipity : )

Ooohhh, I love that feeling of relinquishing, letting go, and letting God.

(really letting God)

Great things happen.

ThanksYours Truly,

Alethea

Congratulations

Cancer Awareness and Giveaway

Marcia Dyson

You Were Nothing, Until You Met Him

Isaiah 64:6

When Was The Last Time That You Let Him Touch You ?

Zechariah 2:8

"Does HE ignite a fire in you?" . . . HE should

Psalm 104

Are You His Lazy Love ( r ) ?

Has "He" Seen You Naked?

He said, "Relax and let me love on you."

Find Your Way . . . .

Take Time To Pray,What Does God Have To Say ?

James 5:16

(KJV)

Isaiah 40:29-31 . . . Why I Wrote My Book

Isaiah 40:29-31

(NKJV)

I Need You Because Two Are Better Than One

Does It Takes A Fool ?

Matthew 5:43-44

(NKJV)

So What If Doors Are Closed !

God's Favor . . . Is More Precious Than Anything In Life

Exodus 11:3-4

(New King James Version)

. . .Will the real "Mr Love Jones, please stand up ?

Isaiah 55:8

There Is No Other Name That Is Higher

Jesus, The Living Word

Jesus, You Are The Living Word

His Out Stretched Hand

Remain Teachable

You Are In The Middle of His Purpose

Peace In Our Purpose

Let God Handle It

God As Our Barometer

Know Who Deserves Your Worship

Changing The Way I View Things

Realizing The Power of Your Faith

Living Out Our Purpose In Everything We Do

Don't Be Fooled By All The Glitz and Glam

What Path Do I Take . . . Know God's Voice

Just Ask God What To Do . . . He Already Knows

Self Encouragement

There is an ordained time for events to happen in our lives. And when we elect to honor our spirit
(or acknowledge) the Holy Spirit, things happen.

I say, "It's like
serendipity : )

Thanks
Yours Truly,