Denise Cook-Godfrey's Blog, page 2
May 24, 2023
You are Important to Me
Hello! Whether you are connected to me via preaching and teaching, dance ministry, stage plays, or inspirational books…your love and support means everything! Perhaps you are browsing and have not connected. Please feel free to do so by subscribing to the email list. You will receive a complimentary ebook!
Connections are God’s idea in order for us to fellowship and stir one another to love and good works! (Hebrew 10:25)
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May 7, 2023
Keep Going
Can you believe that it is May already? The year is quickly advancing forward. How are you doing? No, I mean how are you coping with life challenges? When I step back and take a look at the challenges of my life and all of the goals that I still need to accomplish for ministry, it appears to be overwhelming. But… (I love the ‘but’), I have a Word from the LORD that He whispered into my ear and I know that His word does not return to Him void of what He wills to perform in my life. This is encouraging but…(there it is again), we must ensure that we are meeting every condition for each promise that we are claiming.
Stay in the race, my friend. Continue to worship, pray, and study God’s word. Whatever your assignment is, be sure that you are spending quality time working toward that goal, and don’t allow the distractions of the world, the flesh, and the devil to hinder you from your path to destiny.
In other news, I am excited to announce that I am in the writing laboratory yet again! A new novella series is on the horizon which means new work schedules, new ambitions, and new challenges. Please keep me in your prayers as I continue to pray for you! Also, don’t forget to visit the Amazon site and order our current series, “All Churched Out”, if you don’t already have it, or any other book that is out there. I’m sure when you browse the site, you will find something that will interest you, oh, and don’t forget to hit the “follow” button underneath my photo on the amazon site.
Blessings!
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January 20, 2023
Dream!
I used to be afraid to dream and even more afraid to verbalize the dreams of my heart. When you dream God’s dreams that He gave you to dream, then you are more determined to press your way through seasons of difficulty. You press not based on what seems easy or impossible, because you have learned by experience that God is the God of the impossible.
37 For with God nothing is ever impossible and no word from God shall be without power or impossible of fulfillment. LUKE 1:37, AMPC
So I challenge you today to seek God for His preferred will for your life and dream…dream BIG! Acknowledge God in all of your ways and let Him lead you down each pathway. This week God gave me an Ephesians 3:20 blessing. For the first time ever, one of my books made it to the number-one spot on Amazon’s best-seller list! I am now a best-selling author and I glorify God! This is one of my dreams but I never expected it to come to pass this quickly. Praise God!
You too can see the manifestation of dreams coming to pass in your life. I am rooting for you! Have a blessed weekend.
Minister Denise Cook-Godfrey
January 14, 2023
New!
What are you expecting in the new calendar year of 2023? To be honest, I do not have any specific words of prophecy for 2023 other than words uttered during a previous season but…today as I proceeded to clean my home, I noticed all types of old items that were stuck in corners, drawers, and other areas of my home. Items like homemade birthday cards from past dance mentees, compact disks, and other stuff. Some of these items were keepsakes and some were not. I wondered why I continued to hold on to these things. Suddenly the Spirit of God spoke to my heart and prompted me with this word…”If you let them go, I will give you something new. I cannot release the new things that I have on reserve for you until you are willing to let these things go.”
Whew! I had to pause for a praise break. Truth is…I was afraid to let go of some of the stuff for fear that I may need it in the future, but after God dealt with me, I was able to trash a lot of things.
Does any of this spark you to consider letting go of something in order to gain something better? Pray about it.
Hey, don’t forget to check out my new 3-Book Novella Series for 2023! All 3 books are currently on the Amazon Best Seller List for African American Christian Fiction. I am praying for each reader that the themes covered throughout the series will be a blessing to your lives! You can find the series in the link below:
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Denise Cook-Godfrey-Minister, Author, Play-Wright, Liturgical Dance Instructor
November 11, 2022
Ever Felt Like Hiding?
Ever felt like running and hiding from trials? I have. But…there is a wonderful promise in the Word of God that encourages us to tuck ourselves in a place of shelter during every calamity that we face.
Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. Psalms 57:1 ESV
View the dance clip below. I ministered this piece at a Grief Share Day and it blessed many people. I hope that it does the same for you.
August 19, 2022
New Online Dance Ministry Course Available!
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Denise at dcookgodfrey@gmail.com for more detail.
May 6, 2022
You Are the Perfect Candidate
Why? Because God has something sunny and bright on the other side of your storm. Keep your focus. Never let your guard down in this season. It is always the darkest right before dawn.
Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Ephesians 6:13
Min. Denise Cook-Godfrey
April 19, 2022
Are You Okay?
Hey! In other news, there is a new Christian Novel on the horizon…so exciting. Email me if you would like to take advantage of our advanced reader program. It should be lots of fun!
Email: dcookgodfrey@gmail.com
January 23, 2022
Weaned from Dependencies
When a baby is finally weaned from breast milk, the baby has to learn to depend on solid food for nourishment, strength, and health. This is a natural fact that we can look to in order to understand how to fully trust God. God wants us to progress in our faith and trust in Him. Learning to lean on, cling to, and step firmly into the promises of God and live in serenity is possible through trusting and depending on God’s word.
Let’s examine our hearts today…let’s be sure that we are learning to lean on God in everything we think, choose, and decide. Let’s wean ourselves from dependencies on the world and people and let’s practice by faith keeping the word of God closer than the security of the world.
“In his heart, a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.-Proverbs 16:9
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January 1, 2022
Walking in Expectancy in 2022
Last night I conducted a live video via Facebook. It was one of those impromptu lives but I know it was the Lord that led me! The Holy Spirit reminded us that our times (future) is in the Hand of the Lord (Psalm 31:15) and that His eye was upon up even when we were in the darkness of the womb! God saw us before we were born and He has seen our tomorrow. He fashioned ALL of our days and recorded them in a special book! (Psalm 139:16)
Let this brief word be an encouragement to you to walk in expectancy for the new calendar year. I love you and appreciate your support. Many blessings to you in the new year.
Also, please do not forget "When a Man is Fed Up: Unlocking the Soul of a Few Good Men", has been released! Available on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback...(click the link!)
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