12 Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance. 13 Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work. And live peacefully with each other.
Hebrews 13:7 (NLT)
7 Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.
Lord, thank you for the pastors and spiritual leaders who have input into our lives. Help us to glean knowledge and understanding of Your ways from them so that we can know You better. Bless them and help them to always be the men and women of God You created them to be.
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Since its inception, The GIVE Fest™ has grown into one of the city’s most impactful Thanksgiving outreach events and at the heart of it all is founder Pastor Keisha T. Jones and her mother Pastor Corliss Billips, whose dedication to community service has turned The GIVE Fest™ into an annual staple of compassion and care. In this issue Pastor Keisha shares the story behind The GIVE Fest™.
Keisha T. Jones, M.Div., CPE
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Psalm 84:11
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Dr. Carla J. Debnam is the wife of Bishop Dwayne C. Debnam and an associate minister of Morning Star Baptist Church, Woodlawn, MD. She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, the American Association of Christian Counselors and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dr. Debnam has contributed to two books, Those Sisters Can Preach: 22 Pearls of Wisdom, Virtue & Hope, and 7 Ingredients To An Effective Prayer Life Series, Vol.3-5.
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Brandie Manigault is the Co-founder of Healing Voice Ministries, Co-pastor of Ecos Church, and the author of New Day Fresh Start. Of all of the titles she has and hats she wears; her favorite is wife and mother. She is a firm believer that love wins and is passionate about the health of the soul.
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Honoring Our Spiritual Shepherds
October is National Clergy Appreciation Month — a dedicated time to recognize and honor the faithful men and women who serve as spiritual leaders in our communities. This observance began with the establishment of Pastor Appreciation Day, rooted in Scripture and formalized in 1992 by a group of pastors and church leaders who saw the need to intentionally celebrate clergy for their tireless service.
The apostle Paul laid the foundation for clergy appreciation in 1 Timothy 5:17, declaring that “the elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor.” He echoes this in 1 Thessalonians 5:12–13, urging the church to “respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work.” These verses remind us that honoring our pastors isn’t just thoughtful — it’s biblical.
This year, as we celebrate Clergy Appreciation Month, we’re especially mindful of the extraordinary ways our pastors have led during uncertain and challenging times. In the wake of shifting social dynamics, and ongoing spiritual battles, pastors have remained steadfast — making hard decisions, adapting to new ministry formats, and continuing to shepherd their flocks with wisdom and grace. From navigating technology, to offering personal care, clergy have demonstrated resilience, innovation, and unwavering faith. Through their leadership, many have come to know Christ in fresh and powerful ways.
Pastors and ministers don’t clock out at the end of the day. Their calling often extends beyond what many see — late-night hospital visits, crisis counseling, sermon preparation, church administration, community outreach, and more. Being a pastor is a 24/7 commitment, and their labor in the Lord should not go unnoticed. The Lord affirms this sacred calling in Jeremiah 3:15: “And I will give you pastors according to my heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.” Their mission? To equip the saints, build up the Body of Christ, and help lead us toward spiritual maturity (Ephesians 4:11–12).
Take a moment to reflect on your own journey. How many times has your pastor prayed for you, supported you in times of crisis, or spoken truth that helped realign your path? How often have they rejoiced with you in moments of triumph, or comforted you through loss and heartache? Our pastors are more than leaders — they are spiritual parents, counselors, mentors, and friends.
As we honor them this month, let’s not only express our appreciation with words but also lift them up in prayer. Ask the Lord to strengthen them, refresh their spirits, and surround them with support and encouragement.
As we celebrate Clergy Appreciation Month, let us thank God for the incredible gift of pastors — His anointed servants, chosen to lead, teach, and love His people. May we always honor them not just in October, but throughout the year.
“And He gave some apostles; and some prophets; and some evangelists; and some pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” — Ephesians 4:11–12
Q&A Interview - The GIVE Fest™ 2025
Since its inception, The GIVE Fest™ has grown into one of the city’s most impactful Thanksgiving outreach events, providing meals, supplies, and support to thousands of families in need. At the heart of it all is founder Keisha T. Jones, whose dedication to community service has turned The GIVE Fest™ into an annual staple of compassion and care. In this interview Pastor Keisha shares the story behind The GIVE Fest™, the journey, the mission, what’s next, and the personal moments that make it all worthwhile.
G&G: Pastor Keisha, tell us about the origins of The GIVE Fest™. What inspired you to start this annual event?
Pastor Keisha: Hi G&G! Thank you—it’s truly an honor to be featured in this issue. The origins of The GIVE Fest™ are deeply personal and spiritually guided. I had just completed a two-year mission in China, where I worked closely with another pastor to help restore and rebuild an underground church. My primary assignment there was to train a local pastor in worship and spiritual warfare. He was already gifted in church administration, but God had sent me to equip him in the spiritual disciplines that would fortify the church in that unique cultural context. After completing that mission, God made it clear that my season in China was over. I heard Him say to me, very specifically: “Go home. Bring healing to your city and help your mother with her house.” At the time, I had no idea what that would look like. I returned to Baltimore in February 2015—completely unaware of what was about to unfold just two months later. In April 2015, the death of Freddie Gray and the protests that followed led to the Baltimore Uprising. I had been
away for two years, and returning to such civil unrest was jarring. I had made China my home, and now I found myself re-entering a city I no longer recognized. It quickly became clear why God had sent me back—but I still didn’t know how to carry out what He had instructed.
Exhausted from years of intense spiritual warfare in a foreign land, I remember pleading with God: “Just let me rest, please!” I had poured myself out training people in a language I didn’t speak fluently, teaching them how to worship, fast, and pray strategic prayers that move heaven. The warfare had been heavy, and I was deeply weary—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. But after about two or three weeks of rest, God began to stir something new.
From 2015 into 2016, I started receiving a series of dreams. Each one revealed a different event to plan for the City of Baltimore— each one a spiritual and practical response to the unrest, fear, and brokenness that had overtaken our streets. I would often find myself asking God why He had brought me back to such devastation. Truthfully, I longed to return to China, where, in many ways, I felt
A few of Pastor Keisha’s former college students giveback by volunteering.
safer walking the streets of a communist country than I did walking through my own city. It was a disorienting experience—a form of reverse culture shock that few could understand.
Then one night, I had a dream. All throughout the night, I heard one phrase repeated: “Feed My sheep.” When I awoke, I knew immediately this wasn’t a call to preach or teach—it was literal. God was instructing me to meet the physical needs of His people. That dream became the spiritual foundation of what is now our annual outreach event.
At first, I didn’t know how it would come together—what it would look like, who would be involved, or where the resources would come from. But I knew God had spoken. I began to reflect on how Jesus often met the immediate, tangible needs of the people before ministering to their souls. That dream reminded me that healing often begins with compassion in action. And so, I stepped out in faith, and in November of 2016, The GIVE Fest™ was born.
G&G: Why Thanksgiving? What made this holiday the right time for an event focused on giving back?
Pastor Keisha: The date of our very first outreach initiative for The GIVE Fest™ —November 21, 2016—was not one I chose myself. It was the date God gave me. Whenever the Lord gives me an assignment—whether it’s a local outreach or an international mission—I rely on Him to choose the timing. Because if it is God’s vision, then it is also His responsibility to orchestrate every detail, including the date and location. My role is simply to obey.
Once we held the first, it became clear that the Saturday before Thanksgiving was the right time to continue the event annually. There is something profoundly fitting about meeting the physical and emotional needs of others just before a holiday that centers on gratitude, family, and abundance. It allows us to extend compassion in a season when many are quietly struggling, especially in underserved communities.
When God gives instructions, they may not always make sense to us in the moment—because His ways and thoughts are higher than ours. But when we seek Him through prayer, fasting, and worship—our spiritual weapons—He provides the blueprint. And when we follow that blueprint, we can trust in both the fruitfulness and longevity of the work He has called us to do.
From the very beginning, I have known I could not do this on my own. I did not have the resources, the team, or the infrastructure. I would pray honestly, “Lord Jesus, this is Your mission and Your vision, so I know You will provide the provision—because I ain’t got it!” And year after year, God has proven Himself faithful and done just that.
G&G: Pastor Keisha, describe the challenges you faced during the beginning years and how you overcame them.
Pastor Keisha: In our early years it was just me and Pastor Corliss, our Associate Pastor and VP of Operations & Community Development beating the pavement to acquire the healthy food options for those in need in our city. Pastor Corliss would spend hours upon hours making phone calls to local businesses for donations. I recall asking Pastor Corliss how she ever got local businesses and stores to say yes. To that she would reply, “Well only two said no, but I pray first. God tells me who to call and they say yes!”
We’d ask friends, family, strangers-anyone just to ‘feed His sheep’! In early years I went on social media asking friends of friends and strangers for donations of canned goods and gift cards. I even got my college students involved making civil engagement a part of their written assignments and asked them to donate 10 canned goods each out of the kindness of their heart. Most fall semesters, I was teaching anywhere from 3-6 classes at various community colleges, so students who saw what I was doing and wanted to get involved not only donated canned goods but also wanted to volunteer for the actual event. To keep it simple, I would ask my students to only donate cans of corn and string beans. The closer it got to the date we would pick up hundreds of cans from my classrooms three weeks before The GIVE Fest™ and in the earlier years we would store all the food and supplies and clothing in Pastor Corliss’ living room until EPI was evicted (she chuckles loudly) and I eventually had to rent a storage unit. I can remember Pastor Corliss begging me and ultimately putting her foot down saying, “Keisha, you have got to find another location to store all this stuff. I cannot live like this anymore. Please let this be the last year you store all this stuff in my (living room) house. I mean we were stepping over hundreds of bags of stuffing and canned string beans and corn and baby strollers and forty to fifty bags of clothing donated from the House of Ruth (Ruth’s Closet in Owings Mills). This is all before covid. We no longer provide clothing. It became too much to keep up with and to store and transport.
The early years were so hard on Pastor Corliss and me. We did everything! We would drive all over the state of Maryland in my car to every grocery store and big box store in the entire state asking for donations of items and gift cards. Then we had to follow up with managers about the letters we dropped off to them requesting these gifts. This required millions of phone calls on both our parts to all of these stores. Then once they told us we could come and pick up the gift cards or non-perishable items, we would drive back to each one and shop for items for The GIVE Fest™. Most of the stores gave $25 gift cards. This took months and weeks amid me working and us taking care of our family and personal needs. Pastor Corliss and I did the same with the turkeys. The night before The GIVE Fest™ we drove to all the stores who told us we could come back to buy turkeys at their sale price, filling my vehicle with frozen turkeys. One year we even drove to Virginia to buy turkeys from a grocery store chain that was willing to sell them to us for cheaper than our own city grocers.
It has been nothing short of a notion to grow this huge outreach initiative to what it is today, and The GIVE Fest™ would not be what it is today without the support, continuous prayers and shoulder to cry on of Pastor Corliss Billips. Some days I would be so exhausted all I could do was cry and she would not only encourage me, pray for me, but also ride with me all over God’s creation to make sure the residents of our great city had “Everything Needed for Thanksgiving, Including the Turkey”. We did the first six years together. Year six Pastor Corliss had done all she could and knew she could not physically run with me anymore. Year seven she told me God told her it was time to step back, (preserve her energy) pray and let me do it alone. We have been through so much together to make The GIVE Fest™ what it is today, and I am so grateful for my mother walking alongside me all these years.
Q&A
G&G: Pastor Corliss what was it like to run with your daughter in the earlier years as her VP of Operations & Community Development and then step back and serve from a different posture? Was it easy to make the decision to tell her that you could not physically do it anymore?
Pastor Corliss: No, it was not an easy decision at all. Although I knew it was necessary because I was sixty-seven years old (in year six). So, year eight now being sixty-eight years old and we had been working from sunup to sundown for days at a time I knew I could no longer serve in that capacity. So, as I said, it wasn’t an easy decision, but it was necessary. While I no longer physically hit the ground running, I am on my knees praying for God to provide for The GIVE Fest™ And I have watched Him answer every prayer. I have watched Him grow and expand our efforts and take us from where we started with 75 turkeys in 2016 and last year, we gave away 1000 turkeys. I’m watching God supply the need in this manner. And my daughter no longer has to drive all over the state of Maryland to pick up the food nor store the food. It is now brought to the location of The GIVE Fest™ by the truckloads. God has answered every prayer according to His riches in Glory and He has supplied every need because this is His event. I have watched God provide and our God is a prayer answering God. He is never late, and He is always on time and all I can say is to God be the Glory!
G&G: Who were some of the earliest supporters who believed in your idea and helped make it happen?
Pastor Keisha: Both First Fruits Farm, Inc., and Burger King were our first partners from the inception of The GIVE Fest™ and later years Food Lion joined to show their support under the leadership of their Regional Director, Jason Bullock. First Fruits Farm, Inc., has been one of our biggest supporters from the very beginning. In 2015, Pastor Corliss and I visited the farm and shared with the owners what God had given me to do for Baltimore City. That year they donated 4,000 pounds of fresh produce (potatoes and cabbage). First Firsts Farm, Inc. still donates all of our fresh produce for The GIVE Fest™ and for them we are forever grateful. Carol and Rick Berstein are like family to us and so are their staff, Jeff Pierce and Wes Krock especially. Last year the farm donated 22,000 pounds of produce to EP International for The GIVE Fest™ feeding over one thousand Maryland residents.
Luke, the owner of several Burger King locations in the City of Baltimore, has been a huge support for the work we have done. As long as we did The GIVE Fest™ in the city, he has fed every person waiting in line and every volunteer a hot BK breakfast. For two years I moved The GIVE Fest™ to Baltimore County in efforts to bridge
city and county residents. I remember having a serious conversation with Luke and he shared with me not to get involved in the political business of trying to bring city and county or east and west together but to stay focused on the mission that God had given me. This was wisdom I needed going forward. He said if I brought The GIVE Fest™ back to the city, he would give his unwavering support, and together he and his family have definitely done so–feeding over one thousand attendees and volunteers last year alone a hot Burger King breakfast including a hot cup of coffee and lunch for all of our 120 volunteers – now that is support! As a social justice and environmental activist, this is truly significant for me because it shines a great light on Baltimore showing a white family from Dundalk coming together with a Black family from East Baltimore to feed people of all races, ages, and socio-economic backgrounds during a major holiday where most families in the City of Baltimore are having to choose between purchasing prescriptions, paying their light bills or buying food for their families during Thanksgiving. Together we have taken this responsibility off their plates.
Jason worked very hard to ensure that his store closest to our event location supplied us with gift cards and 100-120 turkeys for several years and for him and his staff we are beyond grateful.
G&G: Pastor Keisha, when you launched EP International’s first major outreach initiative The GIVE Fest™, did you envision it becoming an annual tradition?
Pastor Keisha: Honestly, no! You do not know how many years I prayed that each year would be the last. Somehow, I thought well surely, I have done what God wanted, and I kept waiting for God to tell me that I did not need to do it anymore. I can remember asking God in the spring and summer of the first five or six years, “Am I to do The GIVE Fest™ this year, Lord or are we done?” Some years even begging God please let this be the last. People have no idea what goes into making this event a success and organizing it all and so on…they simply have to show up grab a few hefty bags filled with, “Everything they need for Thanksgiving, including the turkey” and that’s it! It takes so much work and there were so many years I was so tired and wanted to quit. One year I begged God and said in my private prayer time something to the effect that God if you want me to continue this huge outreach, you have got to “make it as easy as breathing”. And from then on it absolutely was in year eight. And eight is the number of new beginnings. Last year we had more food than we could ever have imagined, and we did not have to go and pick up anything. It was all done for us by our ministry partners First Fruits Farm, Inc., Leading By Feeding and Burger King.
Wes Krock & Jeff Pierce of First Fruits, Inc. join EPI. Shawna Jones (front center) Site Coordinator of Winand Elementary School
Adrienne Carver brings 40 students to volunteer annually. Aniya Holden, Miss Sunshine State 2024 (HBCU Teen Pageant).
Making an Impact
G&G: Pastor Keisha, how many families or individuals does The GIVE Fest™ serve today compared to when it first started?
Pastor Keisha: Our very first year in 2016 we fed 150 families and provided 75 turkeys. In 2024, we provided 1000 turkeys, 1000 boxes of stuffing, spices, bread, apples, pineapples and 22,000 pounds of fresh produce (cabbage, potatoes and corn and poblano peppers). And this year we are on track to do the same and more. 2025 is going to be even bigger and better and filled with more love for Baltimore residents and Marylanders at large.
In addition, we now have several locations in Baltimore City and Baltimore County that I oversee, that we feed monthly because of the generosity of one of our major partnerships with the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. H. Duante Duckett of Leading By Feeding. EP International believes in fostering collaborative partnerships that make a huge impact in the lives of those we serve. Monthly, Baltimore residents can go and pick up free groceries of healthy food options five times a month. This includes our community partners of whom we are extremely proud Saint Frances Academy every 2nd Thursday of the month (Site Coordinators Coach Danaz Williams and Markette Williams), Winands Elementary School every 1st Thursday of the month (Site Coordinator Shawna Jones), Kenwood High School every 4th Thursday of the month (Site Coordinator Andrew Goldbeck), Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church and The North Avenue and Hilton Street Business and Community Taskforce every 1st Tuesday of the month (Site Coordinators Bishop Reginald Kenndy and Crystal Jackson Parker). We are on track this year in 2025 to feed thousands for The GIVE Fest™ and we need the help of your readership to make this year’s outreach efforts a huge success for Baltimore! Those who would like to give a donation and/or volunteer should visit our website www.epiministries.com today and share our commitment to our city and the link with their sphere of influence.
G&G: Can you share a story or moment from past The GIVE Fest™ that has stayed with you?
Pastor Keisha: Pastor Corliss often recalls arriving at 5 o’clock in the morning to set up for The GIVE Fest™ and remembers seeing an elderly woman sitting there in the dark in her wheelchair with a blanket covering her body. When asked why she arrived so early, she said she did not want to miss getting her Thanksgiving turkey. I can remember getting calls from primary caregivers who were homebound who could not attend The GIVE Fest™ who saw me on
Grace & Glory the Sunday before the event and were greatly in need of the items that we provide. After The GIVE Fest™ I physically drove to three or four homes throughout the city and county dropping off meals and turkeys.
Last year, one of my students in my online class pressed her way with her daughters to volunteer and my student is in a wheelchair and has no legs. To watch her serve our guests and help set up at 5am until 12 noon was absolutely remarkable. It gave me the strength I needed to keep going after I had fallen twice last year. Lastly, one of our attendees was deaf and I took time to talk with him in sign language, and he taught me how to sign “Happy Thanksgiving”. Oh, the joy that flooded both of our souls! It was important to me to take time out to make him feel seen, heard and valued and I was just grateful he was present and got “Everything he needed for Thanksgiving, including the turkey!”
The GIVE Fest™ from the very first to last year’s annual outreach initiative, I offer salvation to all waiting in line letting them know that none of what they see provided for them today would be possible without Jesus. It is incredibly astounding to see and hear hundreds of people say the Prayer of Salvation simultaneously-and we know the angels in Heaven rejoice over just one soul!
G&G: Pastor Keisha, how has the community responded over the years? What kind of feedback or support have you received?
Pastor Keisha: While we have received hundreds of volunteers over the years and there has been a great response of excitement and appreciation from those who attend The GIVE Fest™ because we provide so much for the communities that we serve, donations have been very limited and are greatly needed to continue our efforts. Even though we have partners that give so much food to support our efforts EP International still has operating costs and purchases turkeys every year to make up the difference for what we are unable to acquire in donations. If the residents of Maryland would all give just $1, we would be able to provide for more families for the next year.
G&G: Do you involve the broader community- local businesses, schools, or faith groups—in the event?
Pastor Keisha: Definitely so! While we partner with several schools throughout the city and county, one school in particular under the leadership of newly retired Principal Denise Ashley, has brought two or three busloads of students and their families to The GIVE Fest™ several years in a row from Highlandtown Elementary Middle School in South Baltimore to ensure that her students and
EPI volunteers come to serve. Bishop Reginald Kennedy & Crystal Parker, site coordinators for Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Luke Andrzejewski, owner of Burger King & his parents; Tyus Bowser, former Ravens Player.
their families have food for Thanksgiving. We make it a point to partner with local businesses, schools, dance studios, churches, and communities throughout Baltimore. We have also worked with Green and Healthy Homes Initiative, our local Fire Department and Police Department, to join us in these outreach efforts.
G&G: Tell us about the role volunteers play. What does their involvement look like in making The GIVE Fest™ happen?
Pastor Keisha: We could not do The GIVE Fest™ without our volunteers. It would be virtually impossible! We started out with 20 volunteers in 2016, and we have grown to over 200 volunteers to date. Our volunteers load in at 5am to help with food distribution. This involves organizing the food by type, then packing the bags, then finally distributing them to our long line of attendees. Volunteers are also a huge help with social media content, doing interviews, greeting our guests and partners and local news station’s reporters, and cleaning up and assisting Burger King workers with serving breakfast.
For middle and high school students who volunteer during The GIVE Fest™, we are proud to offer service-learning hours in recognition of their time, dedication, and community engagement. Adrienne Watson Carver, affectionately known as “Mrs. A,” is the Owner and Executive Director of Studio “A” Modeling, Etiquette, and Dance Academy in Randallstown, Maryland. Since 2021, she has graciously provided us with 40 high school volunteers, each year—young leaders who serve with excellence, compassion, and professionalism. Mrs. A and I work closely together to ensure that her students are not only fulfilling their service hour requirements, but are also gaining meaningful, hands-on experience in servant leadership, teamwork, and civic responsibility. Through their involvement, these students become active participants in transforming their communities—one act of service at a time.
Growth & Looking Ahead
G&G: Pastor Keisha, how has The GIVE Fest™ evolved since its early days? What’s different now?
Pastor Keisha: In our earlier years we held The GIVE Fest™ at Easterwood Recreation Center on Bentalou and Baker Streets. We eventually outgrew that location within the first three to four years. And now our event is outside of the Burger King on Reisterstown Road and Cold Spring Lane, and we have outgrown it. Prior to Covid we provided clothing and shoes to those in need. Our participants were able to come inside the recreation center and shop for clothing before picking up their pre-bagged grocery items and a turkey (while supplies lasted). Once Covid hit in 2020 we did
not have the event that year and once we reconvened, in 2021, we restructured our model to only include food.
G&G: What lessons have you learned through the years—about organizing, giving, or leadership?
Pastor Keisha: I have learned to delegate, delegate, delegate (she laughs out loud)! I have also learned to stay true to what God has given me to do and the way He has instructed me to do it. I have made absolutely sure to not do anything without consulting God in prayer first. In terms of organizing, I have learned to identify the strengths of those around me and utilize those strengths to prevent me from burning out.
Everything we get we give away and there are still many years I forget to take anything for myself and my family. Because people have learned this about me, our partners and volunteers now make sure Pastor Corliss, and I get one turkey and a bag of produce to prepare our Thanksgiving meal at my house. Two years ago, I did not take anything at all and Wes from First Fruits Farm, Inc. knocked on my front door and handed me the largest bird I have ever seen. I was absolutely floored and beyond grateful!
G&G: Have you added any new services or support programs beyond food donations?
Pastor Keisha: Yes, I have. As a wound care practitioner with a master’s degree in counseling and four units of Clinical Pastoral Education, I bring a unique integration of medical, psychological, and spiritual care to the communities I serve. With specialized experience in crisis pastoral care, I have become increasingly aware of the urgent and growing need for accessible mental health services in underserved populations. In response, I provide comprehensive training programs for mental health agencies, recovery centers, and faith-based institutions—both locally and internationally. My trainings cover a wide range of critical topics, including the psychology of addiction, mental health and substance recovery, grief and trauma counseling, child and family counseling, and clinical pastoral care. I also equip clergy and church leaders with tools for evangelism, ethical leadership, addressing clergy misconduct, and facilitating soul wound and inner healing.
These sessions are designed to empower frontline leaders to support their communities with competence, compassion, and cultural sensitivity. Organizations and churches I have partnered with include Collaborative Healing of Glen Burnie, MD (Dr. H. Duante Duckett and Rodney Carr), Union Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church of Brandywine, MD (Dr. William Campbell, Jr.), Full of Faith and Love Outreach Worldwide of Pikesville, MD (Dr. Franka Fauntleroy), Bread of Life of Lephalale, South
Staff at Kenwood High School in Essex setting up food distribution.
St. Frances Academy students working to earn service hours at our food distribution site.
Pastor Keisha in Nairobi praying over 5 East African countries, May 2025.
Our volunteers are so vital to what we do for Baltimore.
Africa (Bishop Silas Tlou), Bokang Modimu Daxganya of Lephalale, South Africa (Pastor Sewela Leboho) and African Youth Leadership Forum (AYLF) Annual Leadership Gathering 2025 of Machakos, Kenya (Gabriel Achayo), among many others. Through this work, I am committed to raising up well-trained leaders who can bring lasting transformation to the communities they serve— both at home and across the globe.
G&G: Pastor Keisha, in your view, what kind of long-term impact does The GIVE Fest™ have on the families it serves and the community at large?
Pastor Keisha: The GIVE Fest™ plays a critical role in addressing food insecurity by providing healthy food options—including fresh produce and high-quality meat—to youth and families living in food deserts. These are communities where access to nutritious, affordable food is limited or non-existent, often leading to longterm health disparities, chronic illness, and diminished quality of life. By offering consistent, year-round food distribution through our five monthly outreach sites, we are responding directly to the needs expressed by our community. Many attendees of our large annual outreach events have asked if we could continue our feeding efforts beyond the one-time occasion—so we listened and acted.
What began as an annual initiative has grown into a sustained mission that brings relief, hope, and stability to thousands of families. The long-term impact of eliminating food insecurity extends well beyond immediate hunger relief. It helps reduce the prevalence of diet-related diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. It also improves children’s academic performance, emotional well-being, and physical development. For families, access to reliable, nutritious food alleviates stress, supports economic stability, and strengthens the overall fabric of the community.
On a broader scale, our work will continue to foster a culture of care, resilience, and self-sufficiency—both locally and globally. We are not just feeding people; we are empowering communities with the resources and dignity they need to thrive. The GIVE Fest™ reminds people that God has not forgotten about them and that Jesus truly loves them. In these times people need a ‘good God reminder’!
G&G: What’s your vision for The GIVE Fest™ in the next five to ten years? Have you considered collaborating with other cities or organizations to expand The GIVE Fest™ model?
Pastor Keisha: The vision that God gave me in 2015 in my dream I could see the event gaining global media coverage and
it was captured in a four-way split screen of national news, and each quadrant of the screen had the name of the city that The GIVE Fest™ was going on in simultaneously. So, I have known since inception that this event that God gave will grow to receive national coverage in God’s timing. The goal has always been to do it in different cities and nations around the world just like I saw it in my dream. 2024 was the first time that EP International did The GIVE Fest™ in two different cities and it was incredible. Last year, we did Coatesville, PA in October and turned right back around and did it in Baltimore, MD in November! For our very first time doing The GIVE Fest™ in another city we fed 250 families which was 100 more families than we fed our first year of doing the annual event in Baltimore.
In 2023 Pastor Corliss and I visited South Africa to train the leaders of several churches that I oversee there. As a result of seeing the immediate need of one of my churches, in 2024 I started a community garden project to build gardens in South Africa with the projection of doing The GIVE Fest™ South Africa within the next several years-hopefully sooner. Other cities and countries have been reaching out to me to bring The GIVE Fest™ to their communities for several years now. Once God provides the resources The GIVE Fest™ will be global!
G&G: Pastor Keisha, lastly, what motivates you to keep going, year after year?
Pastor Keisha: When Pastor Corliss and I see the joy and the relief that we see in the faces of those who receive food for their Thanksgiving dinners we can feel their relief, and it makes all our hard work and exhaustion so worth it. Giving back feels so good because I can remember my mother many times going to food pantries throughout the city when she was laid off from work twice. She would go stand in line to get food for us and many times she would not eat just so my brothers and I could have full bellies. There’s not just relief for our families across Maryland who attend The GIVE Fest™ but there is also a spirit of Thanksgiving in the air. Those who attend The GIVE Fest™ are always so thankful. They are just so thankful! Some are even in tears and in complete shock by the amount of food we provide. Our attendees leave with several heavy bags full of food. Seniors, single mothers, single fathers, homeless, families, youth, community leaders, pastors, teachers and principals who come to get food for their families and students in their school communities all stand in line very early in the morning to get their Thanksgiving turkey and all the trimmings. So, there is just a spirit of thankfulness and exuberance in the air for how they were blessed!
The GIVE Fest™ has grown to a huge giveback movement feeding thousands.
Pastor Keisha in Kenya as guest speaker for the African Youth Leadership Forum, May 2025.
Commissioner Worley & Baltimore City Police support The GIVE Fest™ every year.
The GIVE Fest™ attendees are happy to receive their Thanksgiving bags & turkey.
More than 9,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for a lifesaving liver transplant.
DEBNAM Dr. Carla
What Matters Most
The storms of life and in nature are raging at such a pace that it is challenging our ability to accept and process the events before another one happens. We have been inundated with the sudden loss of loved ones, natural disasters and political chaos. Everyday we wake up to the news of death, destruction and division. In fact many of us have stopped looking at the news, checking social media or even connecting with others due to the fear of hearing more bad news. This has hardened some of our hearts to the reality of pain and suffering in this world. We need a reboot of our compassions in order to be receptive to what matters most.
Philippians 2:4 encourages us to be sensitive to the needs of those around us, “Don’t look out only for your own interests,
but take an interest in others, too.” We have become self absorbed and only concerned about our problems, our bank accounts, our wants and our desires.
God made us to be in relationship with one another and that connectedness helps us to experience what it means to be human. We need each other. And you and I have to begin nurturing our relationships so when trouble comes we have a network of people who we can call on in our time of need.
The recent hurricanes, fires, street violence, racial tension and other difficult seasons of life make it more important than ever to be in a community of faith where you can be
strengthened, supported, reassured and renewed.
Focusing on what matters most is sometimes difficult but is worth it because so many people need to know they are not alone in this world. They need to know they are cared about and are appreciated and needed in our lives. The church is the perfect place to emphasize what matters most. It is our mission to share the love of Jesus wherever we go.
Through friendship and fellowship we can share the joys and sorrows others experience and ensure them that we’ve got their back. Ultimately each of us has to decide what our priorities are and live accordingly. No matter what struggles we face in life, we must continue to focus on what matters most.
Deonne Min. Carenda
The Secret Sauce
In the motivational speaking industry, there is a term used called “the secret sauce.” It’s a great way to pique the interest of individuals to help solve their problems and create an excitement for solution-based results. The “Secret Sauce” is usually actionable steps that you can make applicable to your life almost immediately.
As a minister, mediator and motivational speaker, I want to share the “secret sauce” with you on what we as Christian disciples must do in order to maintain and thrive no matter what situation we find ourselves in. The “secret sauce” can be found in Romans 12:12.
It states, “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” (ESV)
I would challenge you to not only commit this scripture to prayer, but also place it around your home to remind yourself of it regularly. It is so easy to become distracted, disheveled and disappointed. We all have our own stories of pain, grief, hardships, and/or sickness. However, there is a “secret sauce.” The word of God equips us fully with what is needed daily in our Christian walk; no matter if we are experiencing rain or basting in the beauty of the rainbow.
The first call to action is rejoice in hope. Let’s look at a few scriptures on how important hope is.
Hebrews 10: 23 states, “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”
Isaiah 40:31 states, “But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.”
Psalm 9:18 states, “But God will never forget the needy; the hope of the afflicted will never perish.”
We must rejoice in hope. We must rejoice in the expectation for a certain thing to happen, shift or change! Rejoice in hope that your latter will be greater than your former. Rejoice in hope that our God is an ever-present help in a time of need. Rejoice in hope that the boundary lines have fallen for you in pleasant places, and indeed you have a beautiful inheritance. Pain is real, but so is hope. Grief is real, but so is hope. Suffering is real, but so is hope!
The second call to action is patience in tribulation. Lord, I may need to say that again. The second call to action is patience in tribulation. Healing takes time! Don’t rush the process of your restoration. Tribulation does not feel good but if we extend patience, we can allow God to speak to us, counsel us, and comfort us. When you display a lack of patience in your tribulation, you could prolong the situation or circumstance. In addition, you could damage yourself and others, and you could limit the opportunity to heal fully. Be kind to yourself in this process and wait on the Lord. Hold on and hold out, your tribulation has an expiration date.
The final call to action is consistency in prayer. As Christians we all know the importance of prayer. We all are aware that prayer is one way to communicate and commune with God. The question may not be if you pray, but how consistent are you? The bible also tells us to pray without ceasing. There must be something powerful, earth shaken, and heaven bound when we are consistent in prayer. Don’t get caught up on if you have the right words, or how long or short a prayer needs to be, or even where you pray. When you pray, pray to the Father, give thanks, be honest and open, thank God for answered prayers, and always seal it in Jesus’ name. You may have a speech impediment but keep praying. You may feel weary but keeping praying. You may feel unworthy but keep praying. The secret sauce is to be consistent. Pray in the good times and the challenging times. God desires that closeness. The consistency builds your faith and trust in Christ. The consistency helps to break chains and strongholds. The consistency continues to guide you and strengthen you in spirit and in truth.
Now you have it! You have the secret sauce on what it will take to maintain and thrive as a Christian believer. Will you make it applicable to your everyday living? Will you lean, rely and depend on Romans 12:12 to be your guide, in this thing we call life? The Lord loves you, yield to His desires on living a fruitful Christian life. I don’t know about you, but its time to taste and see that the Lord is good! Please, enjoy your “secret sauce!”
Live life on the promise of IMPACT!
Min Carenda Deonne Author/Speaker/Life Coach www.stress-easy.com
Burston-White Clarinda
The Ziklag Experience
Trials have a way of entering our lives at the most inopportune times. Troubles come when you least expect them to and often when things are going well in your life. Hardships, disappointments and grief have a way of introducing itself when you are feeling safe, secure and comfortable. Situations such as a man losing his job after working 30 years, a woman who is diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, a husband and wife calling it quits after 40 years of marriage are just a few life altering situations that I call “The Ziklag Experience.”
1 Samuel 30 chronicles a time in King David’s life that many of us would call a “dark place”. David and his men arrive to Ziklag, his home and place of refuge, to find it destroyed. The Amalekites attacked Ziklag and took David’s family captive and to make matters worse the men that David fought in battle with and whom he trusted his life with turned their backs on him and even talked about stoning him.
1 Samuel 30:6 says that David became distressed. It is important that I talk a little about distress. Distress is a human response to life’s troubles. When life begins to throw curve balls at me from many different directions all at the same time, I find myself in a distressed state. Emotions of anxiety and fear become overwhelming and take me on an emotional roller coaster ride that feels like it will never end. Distress in the Webster’s dictionary is defined- “refers to great suffering or pain affecting the body or mind, or a state of great danger and necessity.” Distress takes over you emotionally, mentally and physically. Distress affects every part of your life.
Handling Distress
In the article Understanding Distress which can be found on the website Change Mental Health (changemh.org) states, “Distress can affect anyone and is a natural response to challenging situations. It reflects intense emotional pain, which can interfere with daily life and wellbeing. Understanding distress and how to manage it is essential for maintaining good mental health and quality of life.”
The story in 1 Samuel 30 gives us a clear strategy when handling distressful situations.
1. Encourage yourself - David used self-encouragement to help handle the distressful situation he was in. Selftalk is important when handling distressful situations. When feeling abandoned and isolated you must learn how to speak life to yourself. When facing tough times, I intentionally stand in front of the mirror and say to myself, “You are going to make it, you got this.”
2. Pray - After encouraging himself David prayed. Prayer is a major tool you can use to de-stress your life. Through prayer you are able to cast your cares and concerns on the Lord. He can handle them better than you can. Why not turn it all over to God. Through prayer God has a way of calming your emotions and giving you peace beyond understanding. Through prayer God gives you assurance and direction.
3. Listen - Oftentimes when we are in distressful situations our emotions are so volatile that we cannot hear from God. Many times, God is speaking but a person can be so emotional that hearing God’s voice can be difficult. Our emotions must be calm so that we can hear what God is saying. God does speak in the midst of a storm.
4. Obey - We must obey the voice of the Lord. Sometimes his instructions are peculiar and uncomfortable but obedience to God is necessary for us to overcome distress.
The Ziklag Experience many will experience in life. I want to encourage you by saying that you can and will survive Ziklag. Always remember God has a plan for you and your life. Remain positive, pray without ceasing, listen and obey the voice of the Lord and you will win.
Send me your prayer request by emailing whathappenswhenwomenpray@gmail.com. If you would like to share how prayer and faith changed your life, email us!
Pastor Clarinda Burston-White Miracle Church
Where is your Soap Box?
Rhoda
TURNER
I remember when I was a little girl seeing this man. I would see him sometimes at the beach, the corner, bus stops or even in the park. Every time I saw him, he had a microphone connected to a portable speaker and with those items he would begin to declare the works of the Lord. He would ask whoever was listening to get their lives right with Jesus because he’s coming back soon. He would make sure that he stated every time that no one knows the day or the hour. If you live your life correctly no matter when he comes back you will be ready. Sometimes he would be screaming about damnation and Hell. He was speaking in a loud disruptive voice; and other times he would be speaking with so much conviction and love and kindness.
I remember asking my mother what was wrong with him, not that he had a problem. What concerned me was his demeanor and delivery of the message. My mother stated to me that what he was saying was correct, but sometime his delivery may not have been correct. She would tell me to look past what he looks like and listen to what he’s saying. I did. I understood as I got older that Jesus is coming back.
Revelation 22:12-13 speaks of his return, “ “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to everyone according to his work. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.”” NKJV
In Mathew 24:30 and Thessalonians 4:16–7 those scriptures describe the how.
• Matthew 24:30: “Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory”.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17: “For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord”.
As I got older, I did understand even more. Yes, God wants His children to be the light. He also wants His children to tell a dying world about the living savior. Not only is His word correct but the delivery is important also. For example, if I told you I was going to give you a hundred dollars you would be excited and thankful for that. Now if I took that hundred dollars and rubbed it in dog poop you may not be as inclined to take it. Some might while others may pass. Not that they don’t need that hundred dollars, but it may not be worth it.
Yes! Jesus is coming back, and we need to be in order and ready. As children of God, we need to watch how we deliver the Word. Our job is to be the light and tell of His return in LOVE!
Yes! Grab your soap box, speaker and microphone and let the World know that He is soon to return. But do it in love. In John 3:16, which says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” He gave so that we could live eternally with Him.
Let’s tell a dying world about a living savior.
Pastor Rhoda Turner Christian Faith Fellowship Church Chandler, AZ www.cffaz.org
Brandie
Manigault
DAILY DEVOTIONS
NEW DAY FRESH START-
DAY 1
Trouble doesn’t have to last forever. Those things that you are facing and dealing with that seem like the end is nowhere in sight, have an expiration date sooner than you think. It may be hard to see it now because other people have given you their professional and personal opinions. You do not have to wait three months before you can be approved for something. You do not have to wait seven years for it to fall off your credit. You are God’s chosen and included in His benefit package for your life are truncated seasons. You do not always have to endure the tough times to the extent that the season dictates in the natural.
Challenge: Today challenge yourself to trust in the timing and the agenda of the Lord, because it looks nothing like man’s plans for you.
Matthew 24:21-22 (MSG), “This is going to be trouble on a scale beyond what the world has ever seen, or will see again. If these days of trouble were left to run their course, nobody would make it. But on account of God’s chosen people, the trouble will be cut short.”
DAY 2
It is important to know when to help and when not to help. There will be times when helping others is a good idea, but then there are times when helping will do more harm than good. In some seasons, people have to figure it out on their own. If you are always giving to others in need out of what you have, there may be instances when it just isn’t enough to keep both of you going. In the end you may both become depleted, because you are running off of the same resources. It’s ok to be selfish at times. Seek the Lord’s counsel on each individual occurrence, asking Him if He wants you to give or hold on to your resources.
Challenge: Today challenge yourself to assess the situation before you help. See if helping is going to hurt or help both you and the other person.
Matthew 25:8-9, “And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out. But the wise answered, saying, ‘No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.”
DAY 3
Going through the process, walking from season to season, may be difficult at times. We sow seeds and then sit back waiting for the harvest. We have endured the hard times, put time in on our knees in prayer, and done what we could with what we had. Now what? Now we wait with anticipation of what’s to come. Our faithfulness over what has been placed in our hands in the last season will not only yield a bountiful
harvest, but it will yield “more”. In this next season of “more” we will not only experience an increase of natural things, but in both peace and joy.
Challenge: Today challenge yourself to remain faithful and diligent to the end. Your more is coming.
Matthew 25:21, “His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord!”
DAY 4
How are you treating Jesus? How we treat others is a direct reflection on how we treat Jesus. It is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of our day and ignore the needs of others. Our family and friends require much of our attention and our jobs have us working late. We become consumed in our own bubble that, at times, it is hard to see that there is a world that needs us. There is a stranger who needs a smile and some kindness, an elderly woman who needs help carrying groceries, and a child who needs encouragement. They are depending on us to make a difference in their day.
Challenge: Today challenge yourself to see beyond your immediate circle and be mindful of how you are treating others. They need you.
Matthew 25:38-40, “When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’”
DAY 5
There are times when the people who are the closest to you and are connected with your promise will not understand the sacrifices that you will make for the promise. They may even look at what you are giving up and have a better plan that in their eyes would be more effective. Stand your ground. Do what you know to do for your promise; it is yours not theirs. If it means something of significance to you it is going to cost you something, but only you can determine what that cost is going to be. Never let others dictate to you what your promise is worth.
Challenge: Today challenge yourself to think about what your promise means to you, and then go after it with an appropriate sacrifice.
Matthew 26:7-9, “A woman came to Him having an alabaster flask of very costly fragrant oil, and she poured it on His head as He sat at the table. But when His disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste? For this fragrant oil might have been sold for much and given to the poor.””
iambandaid Brandie Manigault
(Excerpts from
by Brandie Manigault)
WEDNESDAY
Ericka J.
Gospel & Entertainment
Ruth & Boaz
The new movie “Ruth & Boaz” by Devon Franklin is the first movie under his new company Devon Franklin Entertainment in partnership with Tyler Perry and Tyler Perry Studios. “Ruth And Boaz” hit the streaming world Sept 26 on Netflix. Phylicia Rashad, Seraya, and Tyler Pley are in the cast, I don’t know about y’all but I’m excited about seeing this, this is the first ever modern version of this biblical love story. Make sure y’all check it out!
Jonathan McReynolds
The single “Still” by Jonathan McReynolds featuring Jamal Roberts, smh… this is one for the books! But with these 2 Powerhouses on a record, did we actually expect anything less! Did you catch their performance on The Stellar Awards?! Grab this one!
Jason Nelson
From Nominee to WINNER! The Stellar Award for “Contemporary Album Of The Year” goes to JASON NELSON! BALTIMORE’S OWN! WE ARE SO PEACOCK PROUD! SO DESERVING!
Israel Houghton
To say Israel is about global music is an understatement, he recently released Coritos Vol. 1, in early Spring with his 25-year tenured group New Breed, which has officially been nominated for a Latin Grammy. And they are back with a new release CORITOS VOLUME 2, OUT RIGHT NOW! Listening to Latin worship music and watching worship in the culture is so amazing! In addition, “Set The Record Straight” is a song by the UK worship group Warehouse Worship that features Isreal on lead. AMAZING! It’s an Afro CCM Anthem, you def wanna grab that one and add it to your playlist!
Deitrick Haddon
D’HADDY DONE DONE IT AGAIN! “Revival” his new single featuring William Murphy delivers in that true “D Haddy Style” you can pop the sunroof open on this one and vibe out!
Tye Tribbett
The “We Outside” Tour is gearing up to come to a city near you, also featuring Tye Tribbett, Kierra Sheard & Pastor Mike Todd. Somebody say, “POWERPACKED‼️”. Go to tyetribett. com for tickets.
Warehouse Worship
If you don’t know yet, let me put you on, Warehouse Worship is absolutely incredible! This dynamic group of singers and musicians from the UK are killing it! Both the music and the experience are life changing, y’all gotta check them out. They have a major international conference happening this month where they are featuring Jonathan McReynolds, Todd Dulaney and Naomi Raine, they are definitely a movement!
Semaje
Ever since I met Semaje it was love at first note, the level of skill, delivery, anointing, passion, and the energy he displays.
News
He just nails it! The new album is fire! If you don’t know who he is, do yourself a favor and find him and his new music you’ll thank me later! “92” YUP! IT’S FIRE AND HE SINGIN HIS FACE OFF‼️
Isabel Davis
This new single is SUPER POWERFUL “Jesus” (YESHUA) WHEW SIIIINNNNGGGGG‼️‼️ This is definitely one Praise & Worship Teams should be singing all over the world!
Britney Wright
DMV’s Own Brittney Wright (Hall) has a new single titled “Hold On” it’s definitely a “Bop” I’m absolutely lovin’ the vibe. Double Congrats are in order, she’s newly married and glowing in love!
Judah Band
“I BELIEVE GOD” the new single by Judah Band is a hand clappin’, foot stompin’ vibe! A declaration of faith! This one is for your praise team or your choir!
Sean Tillery
Sean Tillery & Changed, their new single is titled “If God Be For Us” YES‼️ It’s artists like Sean Tillery & Change that keep good choir music alive, it’s our foundation and with aggregations like this, that keep coming thru with awesome deliverables, it’s going to stay alive and we are going to continue to support! Go grab it yall!
Vashawn Mitchell
New Album Alert! Dropping on October 24th “Soundcheck” the latest project by VaShawn Mitchell will be available everywhere! Let me go on record saying the lead single he dropped, “Make A Way”, already is a constant play for me. I LOVE THAT SONG! It hit #1 on Billboard Charts! Go get it all, this guy here and his timeless hits don’t miss!
OCTOBER 24th!
“Til next month, Be blessed, love real big, in real life!” Follow me: Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @misserickaj Email iammisserickaj@gmail.com
Isabel Davis
Sean Tillery
Judah Band
Britney Wright
Deitrick Haddon
Semaje
Warehouse Worship
Tye Tribbett
Ruth & Boaz
Israel Houghton
Jason Nelson
Jonathan McReynolds
Vashawn Mitchell
Saulsbury Siobhan
Tip 1
While it’s important to remember our ‘why’ and the goals we want to achieve, solely focusing on the bigger picture can cause us to discount small wins along the way. If we only feel like we’ve accomplished something when the main goal is achieved, we may give up in the middle. To remain consistent, we must ‘fall in love’ with the process, which will develop a desire to keep going until the goal is reached. Keep in mind the future you’re working toward but make sure you’re celebrating the small victories along the way as you stay committed to the plan.
Tip 2
In order to overcome a poverty mindset, we have to shift our thinking from scarcity to abundance. These three steps can get you started. While the concepts are simple to understand, it takes work to put them into practice. Challenging and changing the way we’ve been thinking our whole lives isn’t easy, but it is worth the effort. Imagine future generations of YOUR family living in financial freedom because of choices YOU made today.
Tip 3
Small steps can lead you on an entirely new trajectory. Envision a brighter financial future for yourself (and the next generation) and walk in it!
