Coffee & Revelations

First Wednesday Seek Session - November 2020

Heeeeeyyy, Coffee & Revelations Family!Happy November!!I know many of you are going through various challenges right now, but please remember you are not alone. Jesus is with you. He hears you. He sees you. He's concerned about you!! Here's to an amazing month, despite everything you may be going through right now!!Each first Wednesday, we are seeking God and leaving all we have right at the altar! Be blessed as we SEEK!Today, we are specifically praying for the below topics:Against the spirit(s) of illness, sickness, and disease; divine physical healing, in the name of JesusThat God would heal the land and take control, despite the current political, socio-economic, and racial climatesDivine assistance for the end of the semester - teachers, administrators, students, and parentsIf you have prayer requests for our next Seek Session (or before), please feel free to share them via any method available (IG DM, Facebook Messenger, Text, Email, etc.) Let's seek the face of the Lord together and watch Him move!Let's remember, God desires to move; we just need to PRAY!!!Psalm 27:7-9 (NKJV)Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice!Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.When You said, “Seek My face,”My heart said to You, “Your face, Lord, I will seek.”Do not hide Your face from me;Do not turn Your servant away in anger;You have been my help;Do not leave me nor forsake me,O God of my salvation.Don't forget to follow The Jesus Brand HERE:Instagram @TheJesusBrandOnlineOnline: theJESUSbrand.online (Subscribe to receive upcoming news!)May you continue to seek the Lord, always!!!Blessings!#thejesusbrand #thejesusbrandonline #podcast #christianpodcast #christianpodcasters #womenwhopodcast #womenpodcasters #blackpodcast #blackpodcasters #blackstories#prayer#Midweekpodcast#listen#share#podcasting#midweekprayer #keeppraying #firstwednesdayseeksession#cursebreaker#bloodlinebreaker#prayerworks

Do Good... Even When it Hurts

In this week's episode, we deal with the challenging topic of blessing those that are difficult to bless! Doing good to our enemies... stretching ourselves to pray for those that are not easy to love... Whew! It's a tough lesson, but one that's worthwhile!Know that as you do this, God will bring harvest into your life, and you will be able to walk in His grace even more! Now, hear me... this is HARD, but with the empowerment of the Holy Ghost, you can do this!!!There is this theory that you should only love and bless and do good to those who love and bless and do good to you. This theory couldn't be further from the truth!!The song at the beginning of the podcast says "show me God's perspective in me..." this episode is one that really challenges us to welcome God's perspective, as it relates to how we treat those who mistreat us.It's hard taking the high road and showing love, even when are you want to do is get right down on their level. But, do it... take the high road. Allow God to use you to be a blessing, even when to don't want to. Don't forget to follow us at http://theJESUSbrand.online and on IG at  #thejesusbrand #thejesusbrandonline #podcast  #christianpodcast #christianpodcasters #womenwhopodcast #womenpodcasters #blackpodcast #blackpodcasters #blackstories #prayer #Midweekpodcast #listen #share #podcasting #love #forgiveness #grace #harvest

Learn from the Ant - Kill Procrastination!

In this week's episode, we're talking about procrastination, procrastination, procrastination!!!!Have you ever fallen into the trap of not getting things done, for one reason or another? It is easy to put things off for a later time, or just to let them fall by the wayside altogether - to be tossed into the abyss of all the great ideas that never get accomplished.Procrastination is a scheme of the enemy. But, you CAN overcome!This week's "lesson" comes from the ant. The Proverbs help us so much to put life into perspective. So, learn from the ant... do your work while you can and store up for the days you do not know are coming.Proverbs 6:6-11 (TPT)When you’re feeling lazy,come and learn a lesson from this tale of the tiny ant.Yes, all you lazybones, come learnfrom the example of the ant and enter into wisdom.The ants have no chief, no boss, no manager—no one has to tell them what to do.You’ll see them working and toiling all summer long,stockpiling their food in preparation for winter.So wake up, sleepyhead. How long will you lie there?When will you wake up and get out of bed?If you keep nodding off and thinking, “I’ll do it later,”or say to yourself, “I’ll just sit back awhile and take it easy,”just watch how the future unfolds!By making excuses you’ll learn what it means to go without.Poverty will pounce on you like a banditand move in as your roommate for life."Don't forget to subscribe for updates at theJesusBrand.online. We will be launching new content for subscribers very soon, and we don't want you to miss a beat! #thejesusbrand #thejesusbrandonline #podcast #christianpodcast #christianpodcasters #womenwhopodcast #womenpodcasters #blackpodcast #blackpodcasters #blackstories#prayer#Midweekpodcast#listen#share#podcasting

What If...

In this episode we learn that we should not fear the "what ifs" of the enemy, but that we should "clap back" and take our stance of VICTORY in Jesus Christ!How many good ideas have you neglected because you were afraid to step out, and you heard that nagging voice of satan telling you you were not worthy or capable of such a goal.How many projects have you shut down before they really had a chance to take off because you feared a lack of support?How many relationships have you ended prematurely because things were just too good to be true, so you ended it and left all the potential on the table?How many times have you said "NO" to God, whether verbally or with your actions because you just couldn't stretch your limits or overcome the negative thoughts in your head to do whatever He was asking you to do?How many people could God touch if you really gave Him the "yes" He's been probing your heart for?How much change could come to your family and friends and sphere of influence (whether this is a current or future sphere) if you just decided - for once - to ignore satan's lies and throw your whole self into PURPOSE?So, the next time the devil hits you with his endless list of "what ifs" to stop you from doing something... use your God-given authority and CLAP BACK!!!!What if you win?!What if it's the best thing you've ever done?!What if you get the opportunity to change lives?!What if God's Kingdom grows because of what you're working on?!What if you become an expert in your field and others grow as a result?What if satan gets defeated and can no longer claim victory in any area of your life?!Our "what ifs" are changing, and we are no longer being paralyzed by the lies of the enemy.WE. WILL. WIN!!!!Scriptures Referenced:Ecclesiastes 11:4-6John 10:10Romans 8:19Romans 10:9-10Children's Book Referenced:Johnathan James and the Whatif Monster on AmazonDon't forget to visit us at https://theJESUSbrand.online for updates!!! Also, follow on Instagram @theJesusbrandonline #thejesusbrand #thejesusbrandonline #podcast #christianpodcast #christianpodcasters #womenwhopodcast #womenpodcasters #blackpodcast #blackpodcasters #blackstories#prayer#Midweekpodcast#listen#share#podcasting

First Wednesday Seek Session - October 2020

Heeeeeyyy, Coffee & Revelations Family!Happy October!!Here's to an amazing month, despite current challenges!!Each first Wednesday, we are seeking God and leaving all we have right at the altar! Be blessed as we SEEK!Today, we are specifically praying for the below topics:Against the spirit(s) of suicide and suicide ideation; LIFE over students, mentees, and people everywhereSalvation for families and deliverance from strongholds of the enemy and addictions, including drugs, crack, Lortab, alcohol, health issuesThe will of the Lord and supernatural resources for the next stepsIf you have prayer requests for our next Seek Session (or before), please feel free to share them via any method available (IG DM, Facebook Messenger, Text, Email, etc.) Let's seek the face of the Lord together and watch Him move!Let's remember, God desires to move; we just need to PRAY!!!II Chronicles 7:13-15 "If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people;If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place."Don't forget to follow The Jesus Brand HERE:Instagram @TheJesusBrandOnlineOnline: theJESUSbrand.online (Subscribe to receive upcoming news!)May you continue to seek the Lord, always!!!Blessings! #thejesusbrand #thejesusbrandonline #podcast #christianpodcast #christianpodcasters #womenwhopodcast #womenpodcasters #blackpodcast #blackpodcasters #blackstories#prayer#Midweekpodcast#listen#share#podcasting#midweekprayer #keeppraying #firstwednesdayseeksession#cursebreaker#bloodlinebreaker#prayerworks

There is Hope!

In this episode, I am joined again by my husband, Maurice Mathis, in the final episode of a 3-part series focused on our NICU experience with our Miracle Twins in 2017. This week's episode brings our journey full-circle, as we discuss our emotions as we brought both twins home, the beauty of hope "on the other side" of a trial, and the joy that is available as you overcome.As you listen, and as you face your own challenges (whether in the NICU or otherwise), cling to the words of Jeremiah in Lamentations 3:19-27 (MSG):"I’ll never forget the trouble, the utter lostness, the taste of ashes, the poison I’ve swallowed. I remember it all—oh, how well I remember— the feeling of hitting the bottom. But there’s one other thing I remember, and remembering, I keep a grip on hope: God’s loyal love couldn’t have run out, his merciful love couldn’t have dried up. They’re created new every morning. How great your faithfulness! I’m sticking with God (I say it over and over). He’s all I’ve got left. God proves to be good to the man who passionately waits, to the woman who diligently seeks. It’s a good thing to quietly hope, quietly hope for help from God. It’s a good thing when you’re young to stick it out through the hard times."No matter where you are, what you are going through, or what you have been through, always remember, THERE IS HOPE, and JESUS is that hope.Keep holding on!Please feel free to check us out on the following platforms:Website: The Jesus BrandInstagram: @theJesusbrandonlineFacebook: Notes of Hope from 6.27Etsy Shop: https://etsy.me/3kE2qSvAs always, thank you so much for tuning in, sharing, and rating the podcast!

Ministering to Those in a Trial

In this episode, I am joined again by my husband, Maurice Mathis, as we continue to share our experience in the NICU. This week's episode is based on my first blog post and sharing of our NICU experience in July 2017 when both twins were still in the NICU. It was a crazy time, and we were truly on the roller coaster of our lives! Whew!Through that trial (right in the thick of it all), I felt the need to share a little excerpt from the craziness we were living through... Life Lessons from the NICU.Though it was entitled specifically with the NICU in mind, these helpful tips and life lessons are for anyone going through any trial. For some reason, when our friends face a trial, it is easy to forget the helpful ways we can be a blessing to them, so this podcast and the original blog post (linked below) will help us all to minister to those facing any life difficulty.Original Blog Post (7/27/2017): Life Lessons from the NICUPlease feel free to check us out on the following platforms: Website: The Jesus BrandInstagram: @theJesusbrandonlineFacebook: Notes of Hope from 6.27Etsy Shop: https://etsy.me/3kE2qSvAs always, thank you so much for tuning in, sharing, and rating the podcast!

From Defeat to Hope to Victory

In this episode, I am joined by my amazing husband, Maurice Mathis, as we discuss the ins and outs of the path leading to our NICU journey with our miracle twins, Gordyn and Winston.Born at 30 weeks, 6 days, Gordyn and Winston spent 6 and 13 weeks respectively in the NICU. Though they were nearly 31 weekers, Winston was born with a rare condition called Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR), which is characterized by extremely low birth weight for gestational age. So, while he was born at 30 weeks, he as measuring at the approximate size of a 24 or 25 weeker. Winston was 1 lb, 8 oz at birth, as compared to his twin sister, who was born at 2 lbs, 15 oz. In some cases, babies with IUGR have are born with down syndrome, various chromosomal issues, or even stillborn, because they have their umbilical cord has not made way for enough bloodflow, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the pregnancy.The journey to their birth after we discovered the growth restriction (at 25 weeks) was challenging, but we were able to cling tightly to the strength and hope of Jesus during that time. Our desire is to provide supernatural hope to families who, like us, know that they will face a NICU journey or those families that are currently journeying through the difficult roller coaster of the NICU.This weekend, on September 20th, in honor of our final NICU graduation, we are launching Notes of Hope from 6.27, a greeting card line designed to assist loved ones of those currently in the NICU in infusing hope into the lives of their loved ones currently facing the battle of the NICU.Notes of Hope from 6.27 is curated to be a weekly infusion of hope. The cards are created in specialty small batches and are designed to help families through their NICU journeys. The NICU can often be an isolating and lonely experience, and family and friends often don't know what to say or do to help their loved ones. Based on our experience, we want to send messages of love, strength and hope to families that are currently facing the most difficult challenge of their lives, known as the NICU.Our reassurance in providing this hope lies in these words shared in II Corinthians 1:3-4, "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us."Our mission is simple, to comfort other who are in trouble with the same comfort and hope that we have received!Thank you for journeying with us and for allowing us to share our story, and that you for sharing this hope with others!Don't forget to follow us at The Jesus Brand Online and on IG @theJesusbrandonline#nicu #nicuawareness #preemie #preemieawareness #iugr #iugrawareness #podcast #blackpodcasts #christianpodcasts

First Things First

Heeeeeyyy, Coffee & Revelations Family!In this week's episode, we're talking about putting and keeping first things first!! In our busy world, it is increasingly easy to put any and everything before God and those things He views as most important. I challenge you to reassess and re-calibrate your life with Jesus as the central focus. As you do, He will add allllllll the other things to your life and give you the grace and wisdom to handle them!Let's put first things first and go forth!! Don't forget to follow The Jesus Brand HERE:Instagram @TheJesusBrandOnlineOnline: theJESUSbrand.online (Subscribe to receive upcoming news!)May you continue to seek the Lord, always!!!Blessings!#theJesusbrand #theJesusbrandonline #blackpodcasters #Christianpodcasters #midweekpodcast

First Wednesday Seek Session - September 2020

Heeeeeyyy, Coffee & Revelations Family!Happy September!!Here's to a FAVORABLE MONTH (as my Pastor decreed on Sunday), and here's to a NEW & DYNAMIC podcast feature here on C&R!Each first Wednesday, we are seeking God and leaving all we have right at the altar! Be blessed as we SEEK!Don't forget to follow The Jesus Brand HERE:Instagram @TheJesusBrandOnlineOnline: theJESUSbrand.online (Subscribe to receive upcoming news!)May you continue to seek the Lord, always!!!Blessings!#theJesusbrand #theJesusbrandonline #blackpodcasters #Christianpodcasters #prayer #midweekprayer #keeppraying #firstwednesdayseeksession