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"Though your sins are as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow." ~~Isaiah 1:18 Thank you, Jesus, for dying for us so we can be in eternity with you forever. 
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On October 17, I celebrated a milestone birthday. I had the luxury to re-evaluate my life. I want to share with you what I have learned throughout my life. After all, I do want to leave this world better than I found it. So it is very important to me that I share the wisdom that I have gained through my life's journey. When I was younger, I worked as a professional model and an actress for 10 years. I hang out with professional athletes and other celebrities. My weekends included traveling to London, Paris and other exclusive places. I lived a life which seemed, looking from the outside, perfect. My celebrity friends and I thought this is it; we've arrived. Yet, we all felt a void inside. We were too busy to go to church, read the Bible or even pray. In the year 1996, due to an auto accident, I had to stay in bed for six weeks. My former pastor used to say, "God puts us on our back so we can look up." That is exactly what happened. The six weeks I was at home recovering, gave me a chance to evaluate my life. It made me realize that though temporal and secular things are what everyone is thriving for, material gains don't bring fulfillment to our lives. True joy can only be found in having a relationship with God. The theme for my birthday this year was Black + Red = White.
Matthew 16:26 "What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul?" Blessings, Sehin    Thank you so much for the birthday wishes! You all made my day very special. My day started with receiving 50 gorgeous roses, chocolate, delicious food, gifts and a socially-distanced gathering with friends in the backyard. My birthday theme was Black + Red = White. Did you get it? * Black represents my sins * Red represents the blood of Jesus that cleansed my sins away * White represents purity and that's exactly what God sees when He looks at me My professional photographer, Naphy Joiner, took pictures at the party and I will be posting those in the coming few days. I just took these pictures today just to say thank you for the birthday wishes. Dear Santa, I know it is rather early to ask for a favor. I would normally wait till Christmas season but these needs can't wait. You see, election is on November 3rd. Our country needs to build back. 218K have died from COVID; 30 million people are without a job and there is racial tension........ We need a miracle.  VOTE so your children have a future and someone to look up to. "I believe the children are our future Teach them well and let them lead the way Show them all the beauty they possess inside Give them a sense of pride to make it easier Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be Everybody searching for a hero People need someone to look up to...." Songwriters: Linda Creed / Michael Masser  I may be a professional speaker where my voice gets heard by many, but between now and November 3rd, make sure that your voice gets HEARD!  "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." ~~Edmund Burke  You have heard it said, "It doesn't matter who you vote for, as long as you vote." This year, it absolutely does matter.  Just like Autumn is the time for shedding of leaves from deciduous trees, may all the miseries of 2020 fall off so we can start fresh in 2021.  You are never too young nor too old to vote your voice and fight for what is right. My mom just did that at age 98. I am so proud of you, mom!.  |
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