Meet Bridgett Draper, The Encourager

Bridgett, a young lady from Huntsville, Alabama, is a friend's friend, bringing peace and tranquility to the seas of chaos by speaking God's Word into your life.

Furthermore, Bridgett is encouraging you to maximize your potential by seeing the good inside, speaking it forth, and causing His love to envelope and pour forth in words and actions.

But, on the other hand, Bridgett sees herself as "just a simple person with an extrodinary love for God's people which I believe is why God allowed this divine connection and why I encouraged from day one" and who is living a life that pleases God and encouraging others to do the same! What a awesome priviledge it is to serve God and His people!"

"Be encouraged to know that God is everything you need and everything you don't think you need. He has it under control so rest in Him. He loves you that much!"

Now - there's a lady who's truly maximizing her potentail and is encouragiung other to maximize theirs! I'm proud to say that I consider myself her Number One fan!

You go, Girl!

To visit Bridgett Draper Ministries,
click link below:

www.BridgettDraperMinistries.blogspot.com/

Virgin Islands-Born Janette Brin's Making a Splash with her POSH MAGAZINE

A diverse background in retail, state government, marketing, and fostering opportunities for Caribbean people makes POSH MAGAZINE’s Publisher, Editor, and Founder, Ms Janette Brin, an unlikely player in the consumer magazine industry.

Yet, as a company, POSH MAGAZINE is a unique contender in the arena, and so is Janette. Her mission in creating and nurturing the brand involves so much more than the latest subscription or cover story:

“POSH MAGAZINE gives Caribbean people opportunity for a positive and desirable level of exposure”, says Janette, “POSH aims to create many educational and business opportunities for the people of the Caribbean”.

Born in St.Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and raised in Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Bronx, New York, Janette received her undergraduate degree in Business Marketing from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland and her MBA in Marketing from the University of Phoenix.

In 2005, Janette founded POSH MAGAZINE with the help of family and close friends, excited about the possibilities of a business venture that incorporated her belief in enlightening and empowering Caribbean people, primarily women.

Today, in addition to creating and developing new POSH MAGAZINE event products, Janette, the pround mother of her nine year-old son, Keano, travels to spread the great opportunity offered by this dynamic and innovative company. In creating POSH MAGAZINE, Janette has brought a whole new dimension to the world of network marketing.

POSH Magazine is the premier Entertainment & Lifestyle magazine for today’s lover of everything that is Caribbean. The ideal marketing tool for companies seeking exposure among Caribbean consumers. POSH Magazine features personal growth articles, celebrity profiles, and well-reported pieces on political and social issues. While POSH Magazine also looks for articles on careers, travel, health and fitness, it runs short items on community activists and people in the arts.

Click to start your subscription.

Cyril Gillion: Young Author Who Wants to Get More African Americans to Read

A native of Ft. Lauderdale Florida, Cyril Gillion intends to inspire youth and African Americans with his new book, The Other Side of the Pillow. The seventh of eight siblings, Cyril has attended Florida A & M University and has played active roles in both the church and his community.

To Cyril, writing is not only a passion, it’s an obsession that he’s been doing since his adolescent years.

When asked about that obsession, he quotes, “God sends testimonies in different forms. Ministers testify through spoken word. Singers testify through music. Illustrators testify through art. I write!"

Although The Other Side of the Pillow is his first novel, Cyril has also written short stories and various works of poetry. He has recently started his own publishing company, CG publishing, in which he plans to link up with other authors. Cyril is currently at work on his next novel.

CG PUBLISHING INC.
P.O. BOX 21318
Tallahassee, FL 32316
www.cyrilgillion.com/
cgmail@cyrilgillion.com

Milisa's Creative Way Through Nursing School

Milisa's goal is to graduate college with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and go on to medical school. For her, the sky is the limit when it comes to setting goals for her to achieve.

Currently an undergraduate nursing student and a single mother with a dream, Milisa would like to meet as many positive people as she can. Because she is all about self-improvement and goal-setting, Milisa wants to surround herself with like minds.

Here's an ambitious young lady who's truly maximizing her potential despite the fact that, while growing up, life wasn't easy for her. In and out of group homes, Milisa never had the opportunity to graduate high school.

It wasn't until she became pregnant with my son that she finally realized she had to make a change for the better. Amazingly, Milisa took the GED exam and evetually enrolled in a Medical Assistant program 2 weeks before her son was born. Graduation gave her the confidence she needed to realize that she could accomplish much more. Thus, Milisa went on to enroll herself in a nursing program at an excellent university and is anxiously looking forward to graduating in 3 years.

As much as Milisa has accomplished, she cannot fulfill her dream without your help. Working 2 jobs during the summer months in order to support herself and her son, Milisa will only be able to work one part-time job when she returns to school in September. Thus, she came up with an ambitious and creative way to see herself through nursing school.

Milisa has set up a website in the hopes that folks will find it in their hearts to help her get through college so she would not have to struggle so hard. The recipient of scholarships and loans to pay for her education, Milisa is struggling with miscellaneous expenses.

Please find it in your heart to help Milisa achieve her goals.

In her own words,

"So if you would like to donate $1.00 or more, it would be greatly appreciated. My goal is to raise enough money to help me pay for my books, daycare, and miscellaneous expenses."

I have created a website called PayAStudent.com/ with the sole purpose of building on a dream, a dream that I will one day be able to go through college without having to struggle so hard. I am a single mother and while some people may feel I am using this as an excuse I am not. I am trying to provide for me and my son while I strive to make a better life for the both of us. I am working two jobs I am going to school to become a nurse and after that I would like to go on to Medical school. Thank you in advance."

Please donate $1.00 or more by going to:

www.PayAStudent.com/

Chris Alderdice: A Refreshing Christian Breeze Blowing Your Way

Currently the number 6 most popular artist on the MY Christian Bands Site, Chris Alderdice is a fast-rising Christian artist who gives freely on his site. All his tracks are free to download at

• www.PalmerstonCross.com/

Chris genrously offers over 40 tracks in the genres of pop/rock, acoustic, instrumentals, and Praise and Worship. The site is also about promoting New Zealand's Independent Christian Music.

Want to hear the fresh breeze blowing? Then visit

• www.PalmerstonCross.com/

and get some free fresh mp3's while checking out Awesome Christian music here from New Zealand.

Connect with Other Christian Singles - Try It Free for 30 Days!

km“This website is wonderful! Wow Nick, you are really giving us your all. Screened singles with cool profiles, and events where I can actually meet these new people in person! God bless you and this website!” – Marilyn (Sacramento, CA)

Becoming a member is simple. Simply click on the banner below and complete the screening questionnaire. Try it for a month for free. Then your membership will automatically renew itself each month for only $19.95.

Once you have become a member and complete your online profile, add pictures that show different facets of your personality. Be expressive! Remember, you have to put yourself out there and be seen by other members in order to increase your traffic and possibilities.

So get started, personalize your homepage by adding friends, favorites, pictures, and making your profile information uniquely you. Meet people. Make lasting friendships. Add romance to your life. Have fun.

"I believe it's essential for people to feel inter-connected through social interaction, fellowship, and friendship. This is what makes SYSK, (SinglesYouShouldKnow), so unique! As a “Social network for Christian Singles,” we offer the opportunity for members to post their own events, get-togethers, bible studies, and church events. In addition, SYSK offers large-scale events, inviting every member to participate in a fun, safe environment! As a member of SYSK, you truly have nothing to lose, only new friends to gain!" - Nick Nordby, Founder

BlogCatalog Bloggers for Good Fundraising Challenge

The week of May 28, 2007 BlogCatalog members and other bloggers will be posting on their blogs to raise awareness about

Bloggers and their viewers will be raising and donating money for students and schools in New Orleans and other parts of the country. Won't you help meet the Challenge by choosing to fund a Specific Challenge?

ia a non-profit Web site that brings teachers and donors together to fund specific student projects that range from "Magical Math Centers" ($200) to "Big Book Bonanza" ($320), to "Cooking Across the Curriculum" ($1,100). Any individual can search such proposals by areas of interest, learn about classroom needs, and choose to fund the project(s) they find most compelling. In completing a project, donors receive a feedback package of student photos and thank-you notes, a teacher impact letter, and an expenditure report showing that their tax-deductible gift was spent as directed.

is a simple way to provide students in need with resources that our public schools often lack. At this not-for-profit web site, teachers submit project proposals for materials or experiences their students need to learn. These ideas become classroom reality when concerned individuals, whom they call Citizen Philanthropists, choose projects to fund.

To meet the challenge for this underserved non-profit organization that does so much good for our children and our schools, click the logo to pick the project you wish to support.

Catch Dr. Anita Davis-DeFoe's Online Radio

Dr. Anita Davis-DeFoe's coming online with a radio program designed for women and girls every Wednesday evening.

Tune in to

Soulfully Speaking

9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m., EST.

“Inspiring People to Live Soulfully Everyday”

Men are absolutely invited to tune in!!

www.CaribVoiceRadio.org

For advertisement information:

caribvoiceatl@yahoo.com

Lorraine Milliner, Native Virgin Islander, Celebrating 13 Year in Radio

A native of St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, Lorraine "Lolo" Milliner is celebrating 13 years of radio in the Baltimore, Maryland area as a radio announcer and host of the Quiet Fire radio show. At a planned gala on Friday at the Forum in North West Baltimore, it is anticipated that the Mayor of Baltimore will give Lolo a proclamation from the city.

The recent monthly rating trends positioned Lolo at number one, consistent with having the number one rated radio show with adults ages 25 to 64. Out of 30 radio stations in the area, Lolo has the largest evening audience. With a format of love songs and slow jams with a mixture of hits and oldies, Lolo's program airs on WWIN-FM (Magic 95.9) from 7:00 p.m. to midnight Monday to Friday. Special festures Lolo offers include dedications, relationship hook-ups, and prize giveaways.

Lolo's on Magic 95.9 www.Magic959.com/
Monday - Friday: 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

According to Lolo, the most interesting person she has ever met was Dr. Myles Munroe (an educator, motivational speaker, author of "Maximzing Your Potential" and numerous motivational/spiritual books).

President and CEO of the Lifestyle Festival, a festival in the Virgin Islands focusing on health, wealth, and education combined with musical entertainemnet, Lolo's interest is in bringing visibility to the US Virgin Islands via her Virgin Islands Music Festival. Her purpose in life is to be a blessing to others!

Be sure to check out Lolo at:

www.Magic959.com/

Monday - Friday: 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Lynne Clarke: A Contemporary Christian Singer/Songwriter with a Gift for Verse and Melody

Say "Hello!" to Lynne, a devout Christian who has seen what Jesus can do in the life of a believer. At the age of six, Lynne’s parents left everything behind and immigrated to the USA. They literally sacrificed all in this move to bring the family of seven from Venezuela to the USA.

As the youngest of five, Lynne took stock of how her mother was able to go from being an elementary school teacher, to working as a maid in the US, raise five children while at the same time attend college to finally receive a degree as a top grade registered nurse. Lynne’s mom proved to be a powerful model of faith and perseverance and the wonderful things that one can do when one opens his or her heart to Jesus.

Lynne Clarke is a Contemporary Christian Singer/Songwriter with a gift for verse and melody. She prefers to tell stories through her lyrics that show both practical examples of faith in action and convey the message of the gospel. Though songwriting came later, music has always played a major role in her life. Lynne began singing in the fourth grade in her elementary school glee club. As an adult she sang in the church choir.

Initially performing for friends and family, Lynne began writing Christian music as an outlet during a difficult period in her life. This led to her later playing at church and larger community events. Now with a faithful following of supporters, Lynne believes that the Lord is calling her to share her music with the whole world.

Get her CD at
http://cdbaby.com/cd/lynneclarke

Linda G. Martinez: A Christian Latin Nightingale Sings to the Abused about God's Love

Born and raised in New York City, Linda started her studies in music at an early age following the encouragement of her father who recently passed away. With a great love for music himself, he always encouraged Linda to love it, respect it, and make it part of her life.

At age 11 Linda moved with her parents to Puerto Rico where she studied voice and popular singing at The Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music and became more active in Christian music. With 4 Christian CDs recorded in Spanish, Linda continued her studies in music with a vocal coach and personal friend. It was in 1992 that Linda, by the glory of God, won the Christian festival Festival Lira of Puerto Rico with the song Mi Deseo de Alabarte (My Desire to Worship You). It was after winning the Christian Festival that Linda recorded her first CD.

With a BA in Communications, Linda counts music as her real passion. "Music is my life! It's what I breath. I thank God for giving me this talent. Music is what my soul loves.Music is my passion and my calling from God."

As a child abuse survivor, Linda likes to tell her testimony or story at her concerts and share with her audiences what she has experienced because she knows how abused people feel. Having been there, Linda knows they feel hurt, pain, sorrow, sadness, and bitterness with a lack of self-esteem. They tend to see others as much better than themselves because they feel so lonely and always hurting deep inside. Linda knows how all this feels because she's been there.

A sensitive soul who is passionate about God and music, Linda feels that music can say so many things with a song. When she listens to a beautiful voice or a well played instrument, she feels like angels were playing the instruments or singing with such beauty and peace. "Music is a lovely blessing that God gave us."

Listen to Linda's four Christian Latino CDs at

www.MySpace.com/lindagm

or at

www.MySpace.com/LindaGonzalezMartinez

Linda likes to sing with her Christian band in prisons, shelters, juvenille detention centers, streets, Christian concerts, or whereever there is a need of hope, love, and salvation.

To book Linda, click here to Instant Message or email her.

Say "Hello!" to HGM Featured Artist: Mrs. Tenisha Alexander

HGM Featured Artist: Mrs. Tenisha Alexander

Born in East St. Louis, Illinois, Tenisha Alexander began singing publicly at the age of 12. With a love for poetry and music, Mrs. Alexander wrote poems continuously and played the piano, French horn, and acoustic guitar in the band and church.

Coming from a family of 16, Tenisha's father didn’t know the extent of her singing talent until she participated in a talent show. After hearing Tenisha sing, tears came to his eyes. Since then, he has encouraged Tenisha to pursue singing, saying that she was gifted to sing and the sky is the limit.

Currently working in accounting, Tenisha is married to the wonderful Minister Jason Alexander who was the second person to encourage her to pursue a singing career.

According to Tenisha, "Jason is 25 but his wisdom is beyond his years. God has used him to help prepare me for my journey as an artist. I realized, I’m not an ordinary singer. I’m a worshipper and praiser, who has been called and chosen to lift my voice while ministering to all. I accepted my calling to the music ministry and willingly go forth to uplift, encourage and tell somebody about God."

Visit Mrs. Tenisha Alexander at:
HGM Gospel Music SpotLight
Tenisha Rochelle Alexander
(Soloist/Composer)
PO Box 810
Selmer, TN 38375
Telephone: (731) 610-8871
Email: ministeralexander@hotmail.com

Suzanne SnoSavenski, Christian Author of Suspense Novels, Finds Her Calling

A Christian author of suspense novels, Suzanne SnoSavenski was born in Carmel, California, the oldest of four children.

During the early part of her marriage, Suzanne received a typewriter from her husband. With a strong desire to type, Suzanne searched for topics to type about. An idea that came to her was one that she feels was the Lord’s way of telling her to put her feelings and experiences as an abused victim into a book.

Suzanne only got to five chapters when her youngest son accidentally trashed it. Putting it aside as a lost, Suzanne gave up on it until her husband found it in 2004. Suzanne’s decision to finish it was put on hold because she felt that she “had a lot of spiritual growing to do.”

Having increasingly grown into a Godly woman who wants nothing more than to lead people to God, Suzanne has finished three books. Feeling that sometimes she doesn't have the right words to minister to people, Suzanne hopes her books will speak for her.

Her second book, Raging Fire, is now available as an ebook.

Get your copy by clicking on bookcover.

Mary E. Pierce: Worshipping the Lord via Sign Language and Music!

Through her Joyride Ministries, Mary combines American Sign Language and anointed worship music in an interpretive presentation that leads people into the presence and joy of the Lord. The excitement of knowing the God who loves us is communicated powerfully by using sign language to "sing" and offer praise to God.

Our relationship with God truly is a "joyride" when we discover His passionate love for us and return that love back to Him through worship.

When Mary decided to take a refresher course in sign, she found that she knew more sign language than she thought. Mary returned to signing to music again. What joy she experienced when she worshipped the Lord! Mary found that God had given her a gift, a talent, a passion, an anointing.

May our heaveanly Father give you a very Joyous ride through this life!

Be sure to visit Joyride Ministries and join Mary in worshipping God and helping others.

Pastor Chris Brings Devil-Free Radio to a PC Near You!

The new Devil Free Radio is your internet home for great Christian music and programming, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

Listen to great Christian music by the Christian artists you know and love. Such artists as: Third Day, Casting Crowns, Kutless, Mercy Me, Steven Curtis Chapman, and more . . .

Check out their great programs, too:

• 20, The Countdown Magazine with John Rivers,
  
• Christian Music Rewind with Shaun Michaels,
  
• Soul 2 Soul with Mike Beck, and
  
• The Top5 Live with Kaleb Krew.
  

Listen to Devil Free Radio at work, at home, in the dorm, or anywhere else that you have an internet connection!

And now you can hear Devil Free Radio through your Tivo box!

To listen simply click here. From here you will be taken to their station page where you can sign up for a FREE Live365 account and you will be listening in no time!

And while you're there, don't forget to visit their Family Christian Stores link, where you'll find books, CDs, movies, games, and more. Plus, a portion of your purchase will support the vital work of Devil Free Radio.

Devil Free Radio is your home for Feliz Navidad Fridays! Tune in each and every Friday between now and New Year's Day for great Christmas music by your favorite Christian artists.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

from

The Devil Free Radio Team!

Ila Blount: A Lady with a Vison for Ladies

Ila's vision is to encourage and inspire women to love God with all their mind, body, and soul.

At the tender age of 13, Ila gave her life to God. One can say that middle school was Ila’s training ground to spread the news about waiting for God’s Best.

It was one day during recess that Ila broke out with a song and dance to songs like “You Don’t Have To Take Your Clothes off to Have a Good Time”. This was her way of encouraging her classmates to remain celibate until their wedding day.

Today, the author of a book entitled, The Milk Aint 4 Free, Ila hopes that her witty and insightful book will encourage women to wait for God‘s Best.

Throughout the years, God's grace has been upon Ila's life.

For speaking engagements, or questions,
please email Ila at:

prospermuch@yahoo.com

or visit her at

www.themilkaint4free.com

VisionsXpressed: Tammy Arceneaux's Contributions Help Christians Declare Their Faith.

VisionsXpressed is very dear to the heart of Tammy Arceneaux, Owner, Art Director, and Designer. Although the road was at times bumpy, God has held her hand and has guided her through this amazing adventure, one filled with the awe and wonder of God's power and love! Inspiring and filled with meaningful new friendships, Tammy's journey has indeed been a true blessing in her life.

VisionsXpressed provides the uniquely bold, fun, and fashionable way for young and "young at heart" Christians to declare their faith to the world. These product lines are bold expressions of faith, ranging from serious to fun.

VisionsXpressed is the exclusive designer of D+O+G (Declarations of God) Tags and The BBold4God Collection t-shirt line.

• D+O+G (Declarations of God) Tags are unique 2-D designs that are custom-cast with smooth round edges. Each piece has a true electroplated antique finish and is individually hand polished. Made of 100% lead-free zinc, they are available on a 24-inch ball-bar chain or adjustable leather and is elegantly tucked away in a black velour drawstring pouch. WARNING: These are NOT your usual style dog tags!
  
  
• The BBold4God Collection t-shirt line is based off of the exclusively designed D+O+G (Declarations of God) Tags. You can now wear a t-shirt to complement your tag! Shirts are available in black, for that extra bold look, or white, for a bold yet subtle look. Whichever look you choose, your faith will be declared in bold style!

Visit VisionsXpressed to purchase a D+O+G (Declarations of God) Tag and a t-shirt from The BBold4God Collection. There are now five designs to choose from, with 31 more waiting in line for production as VisionsXpressed grows. These tags and t's are already getting a lot of attention, so be one of the first in your area to have one! You may want to collect them all!

Tammy Arceneaux
Owner/Art Director/Designer
VISIONSXPRESSED
info@visionsxpressed.com
www.VisionsXpressed.com

Susana Hernandez: Composer, Flute Psalmist, Singer, Teacher

Susana Hernandez was born and raised in a Jewish home. After meeting Jesus as her Messiah, Susana began to compose songs in English and Spanish and began to use her flute as an anointed psalmist.

Currently living in Colombia, South America, Susana is married to Norman, a Colombian national, and travels all over to teach and lead prophetic worship.

Cerca de Ti, Señor, is a worship experience that will take you into the presence of God, such as an eagle soars higher and higher.

Recorded in Spanish but appreciated by all who are sensitive to the Holy Spirit, Susana composed all of its songs. It includes a flute solo and duet by Susana as well.

Lyrics and chords are available
upon request.

Contact Susana at
http://xianz.com/susanhernandezetb.net.co/

Mark Henry: The Jazz Writer and His Sons Work Together and Play Together

Mark Henry, known as The Jazz Writer, was born in Los Angeles, California. With his love of music beginning in his early childhood, Mark could be found listening to legends like Hugh Masekela, James Brown, Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, and The Supremes.

Drawn by the emotional instrumentation and harmonies, he soon learned to play the guitar at the tender age of 8, bought a bass at age 11, and shortly thereafter became the bass player in his uncle's band. Having studied bass in high school during his impassioned teenage years, Mark was captivated by the great jazz innovators of the seventies who invented a new genre of music. Geniuses like Grover Washington Jr., Bob James, Ronnie Laws, Herbie Hancock, Dexter Wenzel, Donald Byrd, Patrice Rushen, Bobbi Humphrey, the Jazz Crusaders, and a list far too long to complete here were combining tight rhythms, emotional chord progressions, memorable melodies, and inspired solos to form what would become Smooth Jazz.

Music became Mark's first love. He studied flute, piano, music theory, recording arts technology, and radio before he began creating his own innovations of jazz. Eventually purchasing his own studio equipment, Mark took up Pro Audio recording, mixing and editing local bands and independent artists, recording shows, pads, PSA's and liners for Adele Fortier's legendary Gospel Connection radio show, and editing for the IT Conversations Network. All the while his skills as a jazz writer continued to develop, becoming evermore chill.

His two sons, Mark and Shawn, also embrace a love of music, first as trumpet players in their middle and high school bands, then as talented songwriters, producers, and recording engineers. Working together, this family organization has developed a powerful smooth jazz production entity, always uniquely outside the boundaries of genre to make great jazz while embracing the widest audience through crossover appeal.

Visit Mark at:

www.TheJazzWriter.com/

Christine Cruz Wears Many Hats!

Let me introduce you to Christine Cruz who lives on Long Island, New York. A busy person and wearer of many hats, Christine is a Business Analyst for the IT industry, a Christian musician with her husband, a web and print designer, and the owner of an online store of Christian wear.

Christine started her online store to sell Christian clothes (t-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby clothes) after running into stumbling block online searching for Christian shirts for her husband and herself. They were so hard to find. She always hit a dead end but never gave up.

Instead throwing the towel, Christine decided to open her own store where she and her husband can have easy access to Christian t-shirts they can wear in their shows and in public. It was their great way to get the message out and get people interested in God's Word.

Visit Christine's store at:

Show the Word

and her web and print design site at:

Designs in Faith

where she has created and drawn all the designs herself
and where some designs were from her own ideas
while others from the ideas of others.