Whosoever Ministries

Tuesday Night 6:30PM

2009-06-29T20:16:00.001-05:00

Cathedral of the Cross

Happy Sunday!

2009-06-28T11:54:00.002-05:00

"Hurry kills everything from compassion to creativity"

-Mark Batterson

Slow Down!

Enjoy the Sabbath

Keepin' It Simple

2009-06-27T02:03:00.007-05:00

Has it occurred to you that the older you get, the more complicated life seems to become? Dealing with everyday people, providing for a family, making it through school, dealing with tough decisions, our faith, etc. Life is tough. God never promised us an easy life. As a matter of fact, we are called as believers to share in His suffering, which is tough, and that He WILL discipline those He loves,which is not always fun. However, we are His children and we are to never loose sight that He is our Father. When you think of the life of a child, nothing but simplicity makes up their pleasant, carefree life. Children depend on their caregiver for life and direction. They never loose sight of their relationship in regards to their parents. They view/receive their mom as their mom and their dad as their dad. In Mark, Jesus tells us that unless we receive the Kingdom of God like a child, we will not enter it. How many times do we battle the voice of God? How often do we refuse to move because we fear of missing of God and making a wrong decision? Children know their Father's voice, however, we tend to complicate it more than we tend to listen and move.

Its as simple as this:

A friend of mine was putting her 7 year old daughter to bed. They had been reading books, singing songs, talking about their day, saying their prayers, etc. Just when my friend thought her little girl had dozed off, she rolled her little self over, and as confident as this 7yr could be, she informed her mom that her illness was gone. My friend had been sick with a curable, yet difficult chronic disease that she had been suffering from for almost a 2 years now. The little girl's mom was shocked and speechless to the unrelated comment from her daughter.

Mom: "Where did that come from?"

Daughter: "God just told me."

Mom: "How do you know God told you that?"

Daughter: "Well mom, when you hear God talking to you, it kinda sounds like your voice but its not you. That's how you know is God telling you things, and I just heard Him tell me that."

Its that simple!

slow down...

2009-06-23T10:26:00.005-05:00

This poem was written by a terminally ill girl given only 6 months to live. Her doctor found this poem & was so touched he passed it on...

Slow Dance

Have you ever watched kids on a merry-go-round?
Or listened to the rain slapping on the ground?
Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight?
Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?
You better slow down.
Don't dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won't last.
Do you run through each day on the fly?
When you ask "How are you?" Do you hear the reply?
When the day is done, do you lie in your bed with the next hundred chores running through your head?
You'd better slow down.
Don't dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won't last.
Ever told your child, we'll do it tomorrow?
And in your haste, not seen his sorrow?
Ever lost touch, let a good friendship die cause you never had time to call and say, "Hi"
You'd better slow down.
Don't dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won't last.
When you run so fast to get somewhere, you miss half the fun of getting there.
When you worry and hurry through your day, it is like an unopened gift thrown away.
Life is not a race.
Do take it slower
Hear the music before the song is over.

At times we all get going too fast. It is the little things in life that make life beautiful. Slow down today, pray, and ask God to show you areas that you've been neglecting that really need your time.

"Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity..." Ephesians 5:15-16

Tomorrow Night

2009-06-22T15:45:00.000-05:00

Happy Father's Day!

2009-06-21T14:06:00.003-05:00

"Father to the fatherless, defender of widows-this is GOD, whose dwelling is Holy!"

Psalms 68:5

John 8:41 says that God is a our TRUE Father! Some of us have loving, encouraging Fathers that have an active part of our lives, others have either experienced the physical loss of your Father, or your Father is emotionally absent from your life; reguardless of your situation, God is YOUR Father. You're earthly father will disappointment you, frustrate you, leave you, fall short of your expectations, etc. But God wont. He will never leave you, nor forsake you. Celebrate EVERYDAY as you trust Him to be your Father.

Loving the "Unlovable" Part 2

2009-06-18T09:49:00.002-05:00

Do you look at things in life as a coincidence? As some things could and maybe a coincidence, know this, we don't serve a God who operates by coincidence. We serve a providential God who has a particular plan, purpose, and destiny for each of our lives. Hes a detailed God that doesn't just throw the complete, finalized picture of life in our face. Instead, He takes us on a journey, an adventure, teaching, molding, working, filtering, and giving us detail by detail of His plan so that we may be equipped and prepared for His end result. He does this in so many ways and it looks completely different from person to person, but one way we can all relate to is the people He uses to get us where we're going. We have those people in our lives who provide rich, valid encouragement and love that allow us to press on. Then, we have those people that we would really rather do life without. Well, whether you want to hear it or not, its THOSE people that really get us push us and help mold us into who God desires. Trials, test, and overcoming temptation sharpen our character. Therefore, those difficult people that you are tempted NOT to love play a vital part in God's purpose for you.

So instead of praying that God would remove these people out of your life so your days go a little smoother, start pray a little harder for the love, joy, patience, kindness, self-control, etc. The fruits of the Spirit have to be developed. And the way God allows us to develop these fruits is by exercising them in the times that seem the hardest. We often get the mindset that these trial/test better known as "unlovable people" get in our way, causing a road block in life. Really, if we'd grab a hold of the fact that loving them is what pushes us forward; our character will be sharpened to a point where God can FINALLY trust us with what He has instore.

Loving the "Unlovable"

2009-06-17T07:34:00.007-05:00

Are there particular people in your life or people that you frequently come in contact with that are just down-right impossible to love? If you sat and thought for a couple minutes, it would be guaranteed to say that everyone has at least one person if not two, three, or four unlovable human beings that you have to deal with on a daily or weekly basis. No matter how hard you may try these people seem to make it impossible to love. If one of God's greatest commandments is to love one another, why does seem it so unattainable at times?

All throughout scripture, we are instructed to not just love our neighbor; but to love them as ourselves. Therefore, if we aren't satisfied with ourselves, it is going to be IMPOSSIBLE to be satisfied with others. So many times we point and shake those fingers at "them" when the impossible begins with us. Dissatisfaction robs us of our security in the position Gods call for us to operate in. When we're dissatisfied, we often want the people around us to be discontent as well. So maybe instead of praying for the "unloveable" to change or to become easier to love; we may need to start asking God to fill us with more of His love so that we grow to love ourselves.

We give love in the amount we receive love.

How much love are you receiving today?
How much love are you giving today?

*if we're suppose to love people like we love ourselves.......it must start with you loving yourself*

Its Tuesday

2009-06-16T07:35:00.003-05:00

Cathedral of the Cross

Birmingham, AL

6:30PM

Watch Live:

http://www.thebasementlive.com/

Recommendations

2009-06-14T23:54:00.007-05:00

Book?

Sometimes is extremely overwhelming walking into a bookstore to look for a good book that's worth the time and provides enough motivation to actually finish it front to back. If you are in a season where you want to be fed and challenged, this book is amazing and is filled with more meat than you can chew on. Its pretty safe to say that all of us feed off of adventure and are in search of how to get to that place in life we're so extremely passionate about. Open the cover of this book and it will definitely knock you off your feet to get your re-end moving toward those God-ordained passions Hes trying to birth inside of you.

Wild Goose Chase

Music?
Isn't new worship music kind of exciting? Sometimes listening to same songs over and over again can become a little mundane. It shouldn't....especially worship music, but we can all be honest and admit that a couple new songs to throw in the midst of our playlist can add such a perk to our time in worship. Well, if youre in need of some new tunes, here two great artist with new material. If you have the opportunity, pay your $.99 on itunes or log into their myspace pages.

Kari Jobe

United Pursuit Band

www.myspace.com/unitepursuit

Its About That Time

2009-06-14T12:33:00.005-05:00

Some of us girls have the privilege of sharing in one of the most exciting seasons most girls will experience in their life time. This time next week, Kimbo will go from a Miss to a Mrs, a Smith to a Frank; and even more overwhelming than that......she'll be a tad bit closer to experiencing a deeper glimpse of Christ's love for His people. We are so thankful for Kimberly's life and not only would this ministry not be the same, but some of our individuals lives wouldn't be either. She has poured and poured into so many of us and the fruit we have today, we thank God for using her to bring so much of us to the surface.
This life is a beautiful testimony of Jesus at work through Kimberly's life. Kimberly met Rebeca, saw God's pursuit and favor on Beca's life, and decided to selflessly and sacrificially join in on the purpose God destined for her. She disciplined her, loved her unconditionally, and purely allowed Jesus to be seen through her. Beca along with so many other lives will never be the same because of her.

Kimbo, Jesus is so attracted in you. We pray that you and Heath will be more powerful as a team and more people will have the privilege of coming to know Jesus personally because of your passion and commitment to Him. We love you so much!

Too Early?

2009-06-11T06:35:00.005-05:00

Some of you are probably thinking that it is WAY too early to be advertising for Christmas. You're right....it is only June, however, we would hate for you to miss out on this "spectacular" show. It is by far the GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH. Sorry Barnum and Bailey, the Rockettes cant compare and really stand in a category of their own. If you live in the Birmingham or surrounding area and happen to have a chunk of change lying around, you wont regret spending it on these tickets. Its not only worth every penny, BUT if Christmas alone doesnt make your heart leap, this show is guaranteed to help any scrooges out there.

Get Up and Move!

2009-06-10T16:32:00.004-05:00

Do you look this at the end of your day.....?

.......or maybe this is how you begin your Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday mornings? Bored with work, house chores, dealing with kids, serving your church, etc. Most of us let the routine of our daily life steel the joy that God so desperately wants us to have. He never intended for the constant thing in life to become routine. But as Christians we not only become bored with life, but we tend to get bored with God. God is constant, and like some of our schedules, He never changes. But as we run through the basics of life, we eventually start muling through the motions in our relationship with God. Everything becomes too routine, too constant, and too boring. John 10:10 reminds us that Jesus came so that we could have life ABUNDANTLY. When we accept Him as our Lord and Savior, we receive the Holy Spirit to come live inside of us to leads us and guides us in our every day life. The last place the Holy Spirit will lead us is to a place a boredom, routine, and dull life living. When we begin stepping out of routine, walking in faith (by making a move and making decisions), and chasing after the Holy Spirit, we will begin gaining adventure which will take us places we've never been, meeting people we'd never meet, and doing things we viewed as the impossible.

We as Christian make the mistake of asking the Holy Spirit to move? Don't you hear that a lot? That is an awesome request to ask for, however, the most of the time the Holy Spirit is already moving, He is waiting and inviting us to move with Him. Step out in faith by chasing after the Him, and watch your monotonous way of living turn into a adventure that will keep you on your toes.

Basement Tonight @ 6:30 PM

2009-06-09T07:32:00.000-05:00

Cathedral of the Cross

Centerpoint Parkway

2009-06-07T12:12:00.004-05:00

Whosoever Ministries

The Basement is proud to present to you......

Basement 360 Site Launch!!!

The Basement 360 is our very own reality show! Check out the website at http://www.steelroots.com/thebasement360

Spread the news!! Let's continue to get the word out there about what God is doing in Birmingham, Alabama!!

The Basement

Whosoever Ministries

A Hillsong Review

2009-06-01T16:36:00.009-05:00

Packed sanctuary! Tickets were completely sold out.
KK and Karla with the band members in the green room.

Matt with lead singers, Joel and JD.

Merchandise workers.

Security praying before the service.

Heather with lead singer, Jill.

Justin, Bird, and Ike enjoying the concert.

Part of the Whosoever Women Team.

Monday Message

2009-06-01T14:14:00.003-05:00

There is not a single Christian who hasn't stressed over figuring out God's will for their life. God's will was never designed to be figured out. We paralyze the Holy Spirit's power when we attempt to analyze His will and plan for our lives. Take Him out of the cage, let Him dance, and join Him for the adventure!

HILLSONG is coming to town!!

2009-05-28T10:39:00.003-05:00

Hillsong from AUSTRALIA is coming to THE BASEMENT in Birmingham, Alabama this FRIDAY NIGHT!!! Hope all you ladies got your tickets but there still may be time to grab some last minute by going to itickets.com. Doors open @ 6PM & show starts @ 7PM. This will be the worship experience of a lifetime!! Can't wait to see you girls there!!

change of plans...

2009-05-28T10:26:00.005-05:00

***The Honor's Reward Bible Study that was scheduled to start this Sunday will be CHANGED to a Relationship Series that will kickoff Sunday JUNE 7th @ 6pm!!We are SOOO excited to be doing a study about God's Design for our relationships!! This study will focus on relationships between guys & girls but this is open to SINGLE ladies AND ladies already in relationships. The study will be hosted in Colonial Village in Trussville & led by Jackie Ferguson & Brittney Barnett-two of our newly engaged couples:) Email brittneyb139@aol.com for apartment number & any other details.

Tonight 6:30PM Cathedral of the Cross

2009-05-26T15:32:00.000-05:00

EWomens Conference

2009-05-18T08:15:00.006-05:00

Whosoever Girls after the conference
Kelsey Kingsbury, Heather Millington, Karen Kingsbury, and her mother Anne Kingsbury Vanessa and Mrs. Thelma Wells

Rebeca, Kelsey Kingsbury and Heather

Rebeca and Heather with Newsong

Happy Engagement!

2009-05-17T17:34:00.002-05:00

Jacki and Jon are engaged! We are so excited about the new things God is doing in their life! We love you guys and are so proud of both of you!

Tonight 6:30PM

2009-05-12T07:35:00.002-05:00

Cathedral of the Cross

Centerpoint Parkway

Happy Mother's Day!

2009-05-10T14:28:00.005-05:00

Whosoever Golf Tournament

2009-05-05T09:26:00.013-05:00

Thank you so much to everyone that came out yesterday in the nasty, cold rain. We had a great turn out and are so blessed by the hard work and all the support that made the 2009 golf tournament a success. Thank you!

We had a great time....

so did the babies.

Perspective:

2009-04-30T21:16:00.004-05:00

Beth Moore's youngest daughter, Melissa, is serving and ministering to the people of India. She posted about an experience from her trip today (Thursday) on Living Proof Ministries' blog, and it has the heart wrenching power to change our shallow perspective on life and whats going on outside our tiny "world." I think we all can relate.

If you get a chance, check it out.

http://livingproofministries.blogspot.com/

Thursday, April 30, 2009

"How do you like my house?"

Embrace.....

2009-04-29T08:25:00.010-05:00

EVERY

BIT
OF

WHO

YOU

ARE

because He has created you just the way you are to carry out his special, indivdiual plan for your life. He put that color hair on your head, gave you that shaped nose, build your body just that size, and place your personaility inside of you so that the purpose He has for your life could be complete by walking in the confidence that you are who God says you are.......BEAUTIFUL and PERFECT. He gave YOU a specific plan and a future to be carried out by YOU, not the person on TV or the person next to you. We try so hard to do what God's called us to do, while striving to look or be like someone else. He made you YOU. Embrace everything about yourself, walk in confidence, and know that God created you just the way you are for something perfect and significant. USE IT.

Tommorrow Night 6:30PM

2009-04-27T17:44:00.000-05:00

Cathedral of the Cross

He IS......

2009-04-20T10:30:00.009-05:00

Jesus desires for us to live in the fullness of who “He is.” He says in John 10 that He came to this Earth so that we could have abundant life. But how much abundant life do you allow Him to give you? There are so many qualities that make up who “He is,” and He is not sitting on His throne hoarding them for himself. He is begging us to let Him into every aspect of our life, so that He can be all these things to us, in us, and through us.

LOVE.

“We know what real love is because Jesus gave up His life for us” 1 John 3:16. Real love is an action, not just a feeling. Jesus could have saved himself a lot of pain and suffering by just telling us that He loved us instead of going through the gruesome death on the cross. But He loves us SO much that He demonstrated his love for us by suffering the most painful death any human has ever experienced and will ever experience. Jesus, perfect, holy, and powerful could have called himself off the cross or could have intervened during the lashes cutting into His flesh. Instead, he bore it all. Yes for our sins, but He went to through the most radical death to express His radical love for us. It didn’t stop on the cross. Jesus, today, still wants to demonstrate this radical love to us if we will open our hearts to receive it.

Our PROVIDER.

He wants to provide for every one of our needs. Matthew 6 encourages us not to be anxious about tomorrow. If God will take care of the flowers and the birds; He will definitely take care of His children. I feel as if people all around me are consumed with the way the economy is operating right now which is producing large amount of stress about finances. God is fully aware of what is going on, and even in the toughest times; He will provide for every house payment, utility bill, car insurance, life insurance, etc. However, Jesus tells us to seek HIM first, so all things will be given to us (Matthew 6:33). He didn’t tell us to first seek after those things. He said to seek after Him so that HE can give us more than we need. He knows that if we try to provide for ourselves, we’ll gain barely enough if any to get by.

Are you opening up your life so that He can provide for you?

Our Father.

Earthly fathers that adore and love their children want the best for them and desire that they have everything they need and more. Jesus doesn’t just provide the bare essentials for our needs, but He wants to give us more gifts and blessings than we could ask for.

“If you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask Him?” Matthew 7:11.

Are you able to view Jesus as your Father?

Is Fear Stopping Your Progress?

2009-04-18T10:46:00.001-05:00

Have you ever met someone who appears to have the “cookie cutter” lifestyle? Or, if they don’t appear that way; they strive extremely hard to paint the perfect little picture of life. No worries, no struggles, problem- free, and enjoying every minute of life. Reality is, I don’t know if such a person exists. And chances are, you either have been that person or might very well be letting this unreachable goal suck the life out of you right now. We have all at some point in our life bought into this lie from the enemy that trials, struggles, temptation, and problems of any sort are abnormal and definitely should NOT be mentioned or confessed. Therefore, since we have allowed these lies to penetrate into our minds, we have given Satan the authority to mobilize our day to day life by what people think and know about us. James 5:16 tells us to confess our sins to one another, so that we may be healed. This scripture doesn’t say that we “might” be healed, but Jesus promises us that through confessing our sins to Him and to others we will be healed from the burdens and baggage that have been weighing us down for so long. However, very few us rarely experience such healing, because we spend more of our time avoiding the possibility of being rejected than we do building relationships that are firm, loving, and unconditional. Truth is, we all have things in our life that need to be dealt with; but we’re too afraid of what someone might think about us if we actually confessed that we need prayer.

What we have to remember is that not one of us has it all together. There is something going on inside everyone single of us, and God surrounds us with the very people He has put in our lives to encourage and pray for us. Romans tells us that we ALL have fallen short of the glory of God. And praise God that as scripture repeatedly tells us, He is much more interested in our relationship with Him rather than our performance for Him. Therefore, if we will begin to ask God to grant us the amount of faith to overcome this fear that is stopping the progress of developing fruitful relationships with people and direct intimacy with God; we will not only begin to walk in healing, but we really will obtain the pure joy that James 1 mentions as we persevere through the trials and tribulations that we as Christians WILL face (because we share in His suffering). We were not created to live life alone. Jesus came so that we would have abundant life (John 10:10). But to receive the fullness of this abundance, we must give abundant life ourselves.

So, instead of continuing to let fear build these towers-some walls in your relationships by refusing to let people fellowship with you in the good times and bad times, begin to build authentic, confident relationships that scripture calls us to walk in by encouraging, confessing, building up, loving, and praying.

Another Engagement!

2009-04-15T13:43:00.004-05:00

Another wedding is in the works and on the way! Kristy Cloud and Jon Sloan will be getting married in August of this year. Kristy is a pure testimony of James 1. This scripture tells us that the testing of your faith will produce endurance, and once that endurance is gain we will be perfect and complete lacking in NOTHING.

Kristy went through years of suffering because of a previous relationship that resulted in abuse to not only her, but to her three year old little girl. Kristy escaped the relationship, but in the past year has still been dealing with this situation. Because of the court's decision, her three year old little girl is required to visit her dad every other weekend. Can you imagine the pain, grief, fear, etc. of having to let go of your daughter for an entire wekeend knowing that the same hands that are guilty of abuse are responsible for "taking care" of your child for three whole days? Not a weekend went by where Kristy would shed many tears about having to pass her child on to her father. But through the tears and unbearable heartache, her faith increased and she continued to walk and believe in God's faithfulness. She still believes that God is going to redeem this circumstance and until then she clings to the promise of His word. Kristy clings to knowing that God has His best interest for her life and that

"if she could see the big picture that God sees, shed make the same decisions for her life"

Someone that has and somewhat is still walking through every mother's nightmare still has the faith to believe that God's hand is on her and her child's life. Because of gaining all the perseverance she carries with her, God has given her the most amazing, Godly handsome man ever girl dreams about. Jon is her prince that God has been saving just for her and the daddy her little girls never had.

When the trials and tribulations storm through your life, know that God has something so incredible on the other side. Kristy will be soon be the wife of an incredible pastor and she will be able to use her story to minister to women of all ages as she serves and stands next to her man.

Kristy, we are beyond proud of you. And the steadfastness you've obtained through your circumstances is encrouagement and a testimony for all of us to live by.

We love you!

Recommendations:

2009-04-09T22:28:00.005-05:00

A few of our girls have recently finished these books and have highly recommended them to anyone looking to be fed. God has enlightened are hearts and minds through the wisdom and knowledge that each one of these authors have to share. So....if you're desiring a "good read," know that you will not be disappointment from either one of the four. Rather, stronger; wiser; encouraged; and inspired. If you feel led to pick one up to dive into, we pray your heart is encouraged and that God speaks to you just as He spoke to us. Take advantage of the resources that our available to us. God has given so many authors not only the gift to write, but to take their experiences, circumstances, and life challenges; and articulate them into teachable lessons for us to learn and grow from.

Hope you enjoy.

Tuesday Night 6:30PM

2009-04-06T22:15:00.001-05:00

Dont miss it! Its gonna be AMAZING!

Its in the air.....

2009-04-05T16:46:00.008-05:00

Future.....

Mrs. Lovell

and

Mrs. Standridge

Two people falling in love is probably the most beautiful thing one can ever witness. Marriage is one of the many great gifts that Jesus will allow some of us to experience during our time here on Earth. All throughout scripture we read about His deep love for the church. Just as we have those people in our lives that we love with everything in us Christ has someone to. Its you and its me.

The church is HIS love.

The church makes HIS stomach turn with butterflies.

It makes Him to do crazy thing.....ie DYING.

Loving a significant other, a friend, or a family member is a tiny fraction of how much He loves us. God has allowed us to get to a small earthly glimpse of the deep, unconditional, self-less love that He has for the church through marriage. Marriage is the only repsentation that we have that express the unity and love of Christ and the church. Marriage is a beautiful sacred thing and we are so excited for these two couples who will get to experience this gift from God.

We are so happy for you and can not wait to see what God does through your marriages. We love you girls!

Good pick, Vince and Justin.

The Miracles of the Cross

2009-04-05T14:17:00.004-05:00

1 Corinthians 15:3-4 is the definition of the Gospel. …that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures. – 1 Cor. 15:3-4. What is the Gospel message? It is that Jesus came & died for our sins. Romans 5:8 says that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Christ died on the Cross when we were saying, “I don’t want You!”

There are 5 miracles of the Cross. They are found in Matthew 27:45-56.

(1) The supernatural power of “turning off the lights.” From the 6th hour until the 9th hour darkness come over all the land. – Matt. 27:45. Was it that the sun had sympathy for its Creator. If people were going to “turn off” the Light of the world, then maybe the sun was going to show the people what darkness really is…

(2) The tearing of the curtain. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. – Matt. 27:51a. The curtain was to keep men out of the presence of God. People won’t be right with God by just “keeping the law” now, but thru a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The tearing of the curtain gives us an open invitation to come into the presence of God (Heb. 10:19.)

(3) The earth shook & rocks split. …the earth shook & the rocks split. – Matt. 27:51b. Jesus told the Pharisees that if His disciples didn’t tell the world about Him then the stones will cry out (Luke 19:40.) Have you noticed that only one disciple came to His crucifixion? Peter was the only one who spoke out and/or did anything in His defense? Peter cut off the ear of a servant of the high priest (Matt. 26:51.) Will you be faithful in Christ in everything?

(4) The graves opened. The tombs broke open & the bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. – Matt. 27:52.

(5) A man was saved. When the centurion…were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake & all that had happened…exclaimed “surely He was the Son of God. – Matt. 27:54. The greatest miracle is the salvation of souls.

There was a man who was a drunk for 20 years. His family was hurt by him, they were in debt by his habit & then one he came to know the Lord. One of his friends asked him if Jesus really turned water into wine? The man said, “I don’t know, but what I do know is the liquor turned into furniture. Beer turned into clothes for my family. Whiskey turned into money to pay off my debts.” What has God done for you? What miracle has He done for you? Remember the greatest miracle of all is the salvation of souls.

Viva La Vida Conference

2009-04-03T08:31:00.003-05:00

Tuesday Night 6:30PM

2009-03-30T17:22:00.002-05:00

The Basement Presents......

Women's Conference

2009-03-26T18:50:00.000-05:00

So...How's Your Love LIfe?...

2009-03-24T06:44:00.002-05:00

What do you love? Who do you love? What grabs your attention? What are you passionate about? If God isn’t at the top of the list, then everything you do will be filled with regret. Yet I hold this against you: you have forsaken your first love. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent & do the things you did first. – Revelation 2:4-5. Paul had once commended the church at Ephesus for its love for God & others (Eph 1:15,) but many of the church founders had died & many of the second-generation believers had lost their zeal for God. They were a busy church…the member did much to benefit themselves & the community…but they were acting out of the wrong motives. Work for God must be motivated by the love of God or it won’t last. In the first steps of your Christian life, you may have had enthusiasm without knowledge. Do you now have knowledge without enthusiasm? Both are necessary if we are to keep love for God intense & untarnished (Hebrews 10:32, 35.) Do you love God with the same fervor as when you were a new Christian? Do you have the same “fire?” Or do we need to ask God to send the fire again? Send the fire again, we want to know Your Mighty power, change our generation, send the Spirit once again, like a great awakening, send the fire again. If God isn’t at the top of the list, then what is?...

Do we love money? (1 Timothy 6:10, 2 Timothy 3:2.) Do we measure success by material gain? Do we strive for material riches more than spiritual riches? Do you compromise God’s principles, for financial gain or to avoid financial loss? Are you discontent with what you have & always wanting more?

Do you love yourself? (2 Timothy 3:2.) Do you feel as though you are always the center of attention? Do you get upset when others take the focus off of you? Are you reluctant to sacrifice for others when it involves discomfort for you? Do you want to do everything your way?

Do you love pleasure? (2 Timothy 3:4.) Do you have time for hobbies while neglecting God’s Word? Do you go to church dinners but not prayer meetings? Do you enjoy TV, music, movies, sports, etc. but get bored listening to sermons? Do you get upset when church “goes long” because it interferes with your plans?

Do you love the world? ( 2 Timothy 4:10.) Are you more concerned about how you look to others than to God? Do you focus more on your earthly future than living in the light of eternity? Are you more interested in current events than in talking about the Lord? Do you spend your off time doing things that will be meaningless in eternity?

So…how’s your love life?...

Tuesday Night

2009-03-23T22:17:00.000-05:00

The Basement

6:30PM

Whosoever Beach Trip 2009

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We, as a leadership team, had the awesome priviledge last weekend to spend some time at the beach to fellowship, worship, unite with other leadership teams, and be poured into by three of the most incredible speakers/teachers/pastors from Birmingham. Andy Heis with Generation in Gardendale (http://www.generation145.com), Pastor Mark Correll with Mark Correll Ministries (http://markcorrell.org), and our very own Matt Pitt shared their hearts and their wisdom with us about what it looks like to be chosen. Matthew explains to us that many called, but few are chosen. After each service, we were challenged with living a CHOSEN lifestyle, one that doesnt look like everyone else's. Our leadership team is confident that we were CHOSEN for such a time as this. We except the challenge and not only strive to operate in the position God has chosen for us in this ministry, but we desire nothing less than to fulfil His puprose for each one us. He has sent us into battle and for His name sake, we will be victorious over everything Hes entrusted us with.......this ministry, souls, each other, and most importantly HIM.

Mr. and Mrs. Brown

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Congratulations to Kandace and Michael!

We are so proud of you and love you so much.

We pray blessings over the two of you as you begin this

new journey of love and intimacy.

Reminder:

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Without prayer, we return to our own

ability rather than God's.

Some of us, right now, are so bound to sin in our life that we barely have the enery to make it through the day. We dont know who we are and other people dont really know who we are because we are so scared to admit the things we struggle with. God said in scripture to confess your sins to each other, so that you may be healed. Through confessing and admitting your sins to only your friends, but to yourself, an automatic avenue is opened up to God to come in and set you free. We walk through life bottled up in sin, shooving it under the rug so that we dont have to deal with it. We dont want to deal with it, because we know we dont have the strength to overcome those addictions, insecurities, wounds, etc. Once we get real with ourself, others, and most importantly God; a supernatural strength that has the power to demolish the strongholds in your life will sweep you right into true freedom! If we dont learn to be real with God or the people God has put in our life, we'll continue to rely on our ability rather than God's. Through prayer, be honest and open about the things holding you back in your life, so that you may experience LIFE ABUNDANTLY.

Come Join Us

2009-03-16T14:41:00.003-05:00

THE BASEMENT 6:30PM

TOMORROW NIGHT

CATHEDRAL OF THE CROSS

The DASH...

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I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of his friend. He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning…to the end. He noted that first came the date of her birth & spoke of the second with tears, but he said that what mattered most of all was the dash between those years. For that dash represents all the time that she spent alive on earth, & now only those who loved her know what that little line is worth. For it matters not, how much we own: the cars, the house, the cash. What matters is how we live & love & how we spend our dash. So think about this long & hard, are there things you’d like to change? For you never know how much time is left (you could be at “dash mid-range.”) If we could slow down enough to consider what’s true & what’s real, & always try to understand the way other people feel. And…be less quick to anger, & show appreciation more, & love the people in our lives like we’ve never loved before. If we treat each other with respect & more often wear a smile, remembering that this special dash might only last a little while. So, when your eulogy is being read with your life’s actions to rehash… Would you be pleased with the things they say about how you spent your dash?

I’m reading this book called Crazy Love by Francis Chan. Towards the end of the book is a section called: Is this what I want to be doing when Christ comes back? If you’ll let me, I’d like to share a little bit of what Francis says… What will people say about your life in heaven? Will people speak of God’s work & glory through you? And even more important, how will you answer the King when He says, “What did you do with what I gave you?” At the end of my life I want to say, along with Paul, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith…” 2 Timothy 4:7-8. Remember people are watching you. They look to us to give them something to believe. They are looking at us to be light in a dark world. We are called to be set apart & to be different. As people retire from their job, we don’t retire from the Christian life. Everyone without Christ is a mission field, the missionary is everyone with Christ. Are you pleased with the way you’re spending your dash? More importantly, is God pleased with the way you’re spending your dash?

The Basement 6:30PM Tuesday Night

2009-03-09T13:33:00.000-05:00

Live and See

2009-03-09T06:54:00.005-05:00

Has something happened in your life that has caused you to loose hope about something important to you? Or do you feel like you're dreams, future, or desires that you've long-awaited for will NEVER be met or come true? As most of us know, God promises us in Jeremiah that HIS plans are to give us a hope and a future. Not just any future, but a prosperous, abundant, fulfilling one. A future worth hoping for no matter how long He calls us to wait for it. He wants us to trust HIM, because He who is faithful will surely bring to pass what He has promised. When the process or the journey begins to get long and tiresome, our natural instinct is to grow weary; which eventually causes us to loose hope or all together quit somewhere along the path. If we dont choose to quit, we begin to take life into our hands by taking the reigns and living life our way. Hang in there and hold on. No matter how tough and miserable the process seems, the more strength we endure to persevere, the outcome/ending will be better than we previously hoped for.

"When we trust our lives to the unseen, BUT ever present God, He will write our lives into HIS story and every last one of them will turn out to be a great read with a grand ending."- Beth Moore

Lets hand the pen back over to the Author who REALLY knows how our story goes and watch your life unfold with a "Happily Ever Ending" to conclude what He's began in your life. And lets not just "wait and see" but lets begin to LIVE AND SEE; perservering through each season/chapter our story needs to conclude with the hopeful, exciting ending we desire.

Testing Your Faith

2009-03-05T11:08:00.008-06:00

Step out in FAITH today.... whatever

situation you're in and

Watch God Move!!!!

Basement Tonight.....

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.....in an HOUR!

HURRY!

We want to see you there.

6:30Pm @ Cathedral of the Cross

Girls Leadership

2009-03-01T22:19:00.014-06:00

God has chosen some of the finest, most beautiful women to lead this ministry. Every single one of these girls love Jesus with everything inside of them and desire nothing less than to see people come to know Him personally. We had a women's leadership meeting this past Saturday and we could not have prayed for God to move and stir hearts more than He did. We spent four hours of our afternoon sharing and encouraging each other so that we as a ministry and body of Christ could unify our hearts for the sake of Jesus and Whosoever Ministries. God commands blessings on unity. We want God to bless and trust us with the live of other women so His kingdom may be enhanced.

Girls, yall are incredible. We love yall and we consider it an honor to do ministry with you.

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Whosoeverwomen@gmail.com

Please do not ever hesitate to use the availability of this email address. We created this blog and set up this email address just for you. We want to make our lives easy, quick resources for you when you have concerns, questions, struggles, or praises. If there is anything you'd like prayer for or if you need wise council, know that your email is read with confidence. If you'd prefer to send anonymously, do it. Our hearts are to be available vessels to help point and guide you in a straighter, clearer, more purposeful direction to Christ. We LOVE you so much and desire to see you walking securely in God's plan and purpose for your life. Let us hear your hearts.

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Praying that the Lord lights up your face today. Hes dancing and rejoicing over you RIGHT NOW!

Happy Thursday.

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1 Thessalonians 5:11 suggest or instructs that we encourage one another and build each other up in Christ. This can be tough, cant it? A lot of times we don't feel as if we have the words to say or even the energy to build up those around us. Most of the time we assume not do it.....its not doing anything for us right? Well, you've ever been guilty with this mentality, which most of us have, think of it this way....

God has put numerous people in your life for you to "do" life with. These are the very people that God calls us to encourage EVERY day. Scripture also says that as long as it is called "today" we are to push others forward or consider them better than ourselves. Are we called to do this for their good? Absolutely! But in due time, you as well will reap the harvest of consistently pouring out that love and encouragement. Because of the STRENGTH they have gained from your outpouring, they will have the energy and capacity to carry and support you through your toughest times. Don't ever disregard scripture with a selfish nature. God put it there to benefit you just as much as those around us. Its for our own individual good.

Leadership

2009-02-23T07:29:00.002-06:00

God has given each of us a place of leadership. Whether we spend our days at school, working, changing diapers, traveling, etc.; walking in a personal relationship with Christ comes with the opportunity, responsibility, and privilege of leading and guiding others to a higher, more secure place with Jesus. Whether its your sister, friend, daughter, co-worker, classmate, family member, someone in ministry, or involved at your church; someone, somewhere is looking to you for direction and answers. People need you. They need love, hope, security, direction, answers, consistency, commitment, and so much more; and God has chosen you to be His daughter so that He could give these things through you to His people.

Are you living a lifestyle that exemplifies who Jesus is? Are you able to offer peace, love, and direction to those around you? Bobbie Houston, the pastor of Hillsong Church in Australia, explained being a leader as a person who brings security to the people you are leading. However, we can not bring security if we are not secure in who we are or secure in what God has called us to do.

The world can not even begin to offer what we have. We have Jesus. They need Him. So lets strive EXTRA hard to take our integrity, our love for others, our humility, our service to the next level so that we can provide a secure, positive lifestyle for others to follow.

The world offers gossip, jealousy, bitterness, unforgiveness, competition with each other, pride, insecurity, etc. Lets rid our lives of these things so that we are SET APART and have something more attractive to offer to those desiring to follow us.

Skyline Review

2009-02-22T13:44:00.005-06:00

Thank you so much for coming out last night! We had a blast dancing, fellowshipping, worshipping, and just hanging out with great company. Mark your calendars for the next Skyline...

March 21, 2009

Skyline with Daniel Bashta

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Tonight

8:30PM

$10 Admission 18-up

2021 3rd. Avenue South

Birmingham, AL.

(located on the corner of 3rd. Ave. and Richard Arlington BVLD.)

God is Love

2009-02-19T06:45:00.005-06:00

NOTHING

can seperate you from the love of God.

You cant earn it.

You cant deny it.

You cant loose it.

You cant increase it.

You cant gain it.

He Loves You.

ALOT.

Tonight 6:30PM Cathedral of the Cross

2009-02-17T06:12:00.001-06:00

Love is in the air!

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Here it is, the day before Valentine’s and everywhere you look there are little reminders of love! From the commercials on television, to the card aisle in Walmart!
Even Tuesday night at the Basement we had a good taste of what love is at our Unite service. It was called Love Revolution. If you couldn't be there we invite you to join us as we take over our city, nation, and world with LOVE!

The Bible gives beautiful descriptions of what love is, but the one that stands out the strongest is this. “No one has greater love [no one has shown stronger affection] than to lay down (give up) his own life for his friends.” John 15:13
What does it mean to lay down your life?
Simply this; put others before yourself and serve one another!

We believe it’s time for a Real Love Revolution and it all starts with you!

In light of this we just want to take a second to honor and thank some of our Whosoever Women for displaying this selfless love. Thank you for your hearts of service and willingness to lay down your life for the sake of others! Whether it be through leading in worship, selling t-shirts, working the nursery, setting up, doing name tags/emails, or loving on people you are changing lives!
Thank you for all you are!! You truly show what it means to be the hands and feet of Christ! We couldn't do this without you

Happy Valentines Day!

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Valentine's Brunch

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Just a few days til Valentine's Day & if you have no date, no big deal, we've got one for you!!! Don't sit around & sulk all day.....

CHEER UP!!!:)Your invited this Saturday to a Valentine's Day Brunch at the Barnett's. Bring a friend or just bring yourself & come hang out with some of the Basement gals. Email Brittney at brittneyb139@aol.com for directions & more information. Can't wait to see you Saturday!!

Tonight 6:30PM Cathedral of the Cross

2009-02-10T05:40:00.001-06:00

WinterJam 2009

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We had a blast! Thanks for coming out!

Others May; You Cannot

2009-02-07T15:09:00.000-06:00

If God has called you to be really like Jesus in all your spirit, He will draw you into a life of crucifixion & humility & will put you in such demands of obedience that you will not be allowed to follow other Christians…& in many ways He will appear to let other good people do things which He will not let you do.

Other Christians & ministers who seem very religious & useful may push themselves, pull wires & work schemes to carry out their plans but you cannot do it…& if you attempt it, you will meet with such failure & rebuke from the Lord as to make you sorely penitent.

Others may brag on themselves, on their work, on their success, on their writings, but the Holy Spirit will not allow you to do any such thing, & if you begin it, He will lead you into some deep mortification that will make you despise yourself & all your good works.

Others will be allowed to succeed in making money, or having a legacy left to them or in having luxuries, but it is likely God will keep you poor, because He wants you to have something better than gold, & that is a helpless dependence on Him, that He may have the privilege of supplying your needs day by day out of an unseen treasury.

The Lord will let others be honored & put forward & keep you hidden away in obscurity because He wants to reproduce some choice, fragrant fruit for His coming glory, which can be produced only in the shade.

He will let others be great, but keep you small. He will let others do a work for Him & get the credit for it, but He will make you toil & work on without knowing how much you’re doing. And then to make your work even more precious, He will let others get the credit for the work which you have done, & thus will make your reward ten times greater when Jesus comes.

The Holy Spirit will put a strict watch over you, with a jealous love & will rebuke you for little words & feelings or for wasting your time, which other Christians never seem distressed over. So make up your mind that God is an infinite Sovereign, & has a right to do as He pleases with His own. He will not explain to you reason in His dealings with you. He will take you at your word; & if you absolutely see yourself to be His slave, He will wrap you up in a jealous love & let other people say & do many things that you cannot do or say.

Settle it forever that you are to deal directly with the Holy Spirit & that He is to have the privilege of tying your tongue or chaining your hand or closing your eyes, in ways that He does not deal with others. And when you are so possessed with the living God that you are, in your secret heart, pleased & delighted over this peculiar, personal, private, jealous guardianship & management of the Holy Spirit over your life, you have found the vestibule of Heaven.

You know at times it may seem unfair that others can do things that you cannot do, but just remember that God has a purpose & plan for your life that only you can fulfill. I know in my life that the Lord won’t allow me to say or even do some things that other Christians can say or do, but that’s not because the Lord is unfair, but I realized that my plan & purpose that the Lord has for me won’t allow it. But everything comes back to trust. Do you trust God with your life? Do you trust His timing? Just remember…others may; you cannot…

Get in Your Position

2009-02-05T07:18:00.008-06:00

Do you ever look at something in some one's life and wish it were yours? It is so easy for us to look at the qualities of one's life and believe that "if I only had her job.....," or "if I had her place in ministry," or "if my husband was like hers," etc. we'd be satisfied. Truth is, if we took each other's positions we'd probably become miserable. It could be fun and exciting for a short season, but long term, we'd grow weary and discontent. Why? Because God did not create you for her place in ministry, for her husband, or to work her job. He created and positioned YOU to do and live just as you are. Very few of us have discovered our individual purposes and are carrying it out in our every day life. We waste SO much of our time either wishing or trying to live out someone elses because it seems more glamours than ours. We must discover our purpose and understand that whatever God has us individually doing it is ALL WORTHY. No one in the body of Christ can fill your designed position quite like you. No one can mother your kids quite like you. No one can work that job quite like you. When we understand the power of this, we will feel complete in finding our self and grow to the point of satisfaction by knowing that we are complementing the big picture. So many of us forfeit our destinies because we refuse to grow and expand in the place God has created for us. He wants to take all of us to the next level, but few of us will experience that next level because we're not momentarily living in or living out the position that was created for us.

Lets recognize this truth and ask God to put us back in our positions so that we not only grow more content and satisfied, but that we begin to compliment the big picture of our life and for His.

"And let PATIENCE have its FULL EFFECT, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." James 1:4

*Portion of post inspired from "I'll Have What She's Having" by Bobbie Houston.*

Great Book!

Tonight 6:30PM Cathedral of the Cross

2009-02-03T06:20:00.000-06:00

Happy Birthday, Austin!

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With one-hundred fifteen surgeries behind him and claiming only one more to go, our sweet and precious friend, Austin, celebrated his 11th birthday Sunday afternoon. Regardless of the all the complications his physically body has faced; his spirit is full of energy, joy, laughter, love, and life. We celebrated with Austin at Fox's Pizza. And aside from the food, cake, and presents; Austin and his family left the party beyond blessed by the presence of each of our leaders that were there.

Thank you TEAM for your heart of compassion and love for people. This is why we were made. People need us. God has blessed all of us with so many blessings, such as our health, to be used as a blessings to others. Lets strive harder to get out in the world and let God use these blessings for His people. We never know when we might be stripped of it. His heart beats for His people....and He desires to use us satisfy His longing of meeting their needs.

"I was sick and you looked after me....I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." Matthew 25: 36, 40.

We love you, Austin!

Prayer Breakfast

2009-01-31T19:26:00.003-06:00

We had a great time this morning eating a delicious breakfast and fellowshiping with a handful of Godly moms who are opening up their lives to mentor and disciple us; so that we have the opportunity to see Godly marriages, parenting, relationships, ect at a first hand glance. We cant thank yall enough for offering up much of your time to pour into us. All of you are such a blessing and much needed in each of our lives. We love You!

"Generation after generation stands in awe of your work; each one tells stories of your mighty works." Psalms 145:4

Happy Thursday

2009-01-29T08:04:00.001-06:00

"God never denies our heart's desires,

except to give us something better."

Candice and Matt

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Candice and Matt were married Saturday, January 24, 2009. We are so proud of yall and are so blessed by what God has joined together. Congratulations Candice and Matt. We love you!

The Basement 6:30PM

2009-01-27T05:50:00.001-06:00

A Little Science Lessson

2009-01-26T12:21:00.005-06:00

Laughter: medicine to the heart

"A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."

Proverbs 17:22

Gelotology is the study of humor and laughter. Gelotologist have found that studies truly show that laughter protects the heart. When your body begins to cave under small amounts of stress a hormone called serum cortisol is secreted. When this hormone is produced and passes through the body, the lining of the blood vessels become impaired....or damaged. Where is blood produced? The heart. Therefore, the more stress increases in your life; the bigger risk you may face with heart attacks and heart diseases. Test show that deep, heartfelt laughter decreases the secretion of this hormone.

Give your stress over to Jesus today by finding joy and laughter...your heart and spirit will be strengthed.

The joy of the Lord is our strength!

Africa Update

2009-01-26T07:46:00.013-06:00

Matthew 28:19

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."

During the Christmas holidays, two of our team members went to Africa to spend two and half weeks sharing the gospel and disciplining new believers who had recently been saved during their previous trip over the Summer. Tyler and Rebeca have such a heart for the lost and their passion "to go ye" is uncontainable. They have made such an impact on the lives of the people in the Kenya area and are in the process of planning another trip to go back in the month of November. Thank you so much for your help in sponsoring their trip and sowing into each life that was touched. With your generous giving, they were able to provide nearly eight thousand meals and bless children of the orphanages with a first time experience of pizza and a coke. The meals that were distributed nearly multiplied and provided three months worth of left over food for the children of the orphanage and the people of a local church to enjoy. We appreciate your prayers and can not wait to return. The pastor pictured above standing in between Tyler and Rebeca has not only decided to partner with us in our mission to save the lost in Africa, but he has partnered with our ministry by praying and seeking God on behalf of Whosoever Ministries. Pastor William is a pastor right outside of Kenya and found our blog through surfing the web. Through browsing the Whosoever Woman blog, he quickly became aware of the movement taking place in Birmingham. He began emailing us and telling us his heart and desire to partner with us. We exchanged encouraging emails back and forth for nearly two weeks when Rebeca and Tyler made their decision to plan another trip Africa. We quickly informed Pastor William that part of our team was heading out there; and he made arrangements to meet up with them during their two weeks of travel. Pastor William traveled three hours just to meet with Tyler and Rebeca and assisted them in sharing the gospel. Isn't God cool? He'll lay bigger connections in your lap than you could pray for.

Pastor William, you're such a God sent blessing. We are so blessing by your heart and desire to be apart of our lives here in Birmingham. Thank you for heart and eagerness to serve with us across the world.

Cozy Up! He is ABLE

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Happy Saturday!

We pray that whatever you're going through or whatever this week threw at you; you are able to kick up your heals over a cup of coffee and rest in the peace of heart and mind that GOD IS ABLE! HE IS IN CONTROL. The same God that keeps the this world spinning on its axis is ABLE to CONTROL all your situations. Nothing is too hard for Him. Rest UP!

Making the Most....

2009-01-23T08:41:00.004-06:00

.......of Every Season

Due to the unbearable weather the past week and a half, some of our girls were inspired to enjoy the below freezing temperature in some snow. After the leadership meeting last Friday night, we loaded up two big SUVs and headed to Atlanta to do a little snow tubing. We packed our snow pants and jackets, thick boots, mittens, and a hat and hit the "slopes"...or most like it HILLS . For such a random activity for the South, we had a blast and highly recommend anyone looking for something fun to do over a weekend to enjoy it. It was a fun, cheap weekend. While waiting in the lines to head to the top, we met lots of friends that will accompanying us at the Basement in the next few Tuesdays. When you get twelve girls together who are IN LOVE with Jesus and not ashamed of telling about it, the whole park will either know Jesus or know about the Basement so they can come experience Him to get to know Him.

As we were heading to dinner before our 9:00PM reservations, it REALLY began to snow. Not just a flurry here and there, but it SNOWED. See how good God is? It may seem small and insignificant, but He wanted our trip to be more fun than we planned on. And it definitely was. If youd like to take a trip over to Snow Mountain here is the link......check it out. ITS FUN!

http://www.snowmountainpark.com/

Keep on Truckin

2009-01-22T07:05:00.002-06:00

"He who began a good work in you, will bring it to completion."

Philippians 1:6

God is at work in each of our lives this very second. We may not feel Him, we may not hear Him, but He promises that the work He began in us will be completed. He longs to complete His good work in us and through us. Notice His word says "good." He didn't just promise to do a work, but a good one. Some of us are struggling right now with waiting on this process to show it's face. Hold tightly and cling to this promise. He is faithful and His word is true. We want our work to be completed, not partially finished. Every day is a part of our story. Don't settle for a half-finished story or testimony. Endure to completion.

Are you on track to fulfilling His calling or "work" in your life. Or have gotten frustrated and compromised? Are you going to have to confess one day that "it was too difficult" or "I didn't have enough energy"or "I was offended." James 1:4 encourages us to let endurance have its PERFECT result so that we are complete and lacking in nothing. Push on and allow God to give you His good and perfect calling, not one that is compromised and mediocre.

Just a Reminder

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Sorry we just realized that the video is not working.

Have it fixed shortly!

Basically...HE IS KING!

Tonight 6:30PM

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Skyline Review

2009-01-19T14:23:00.005-06:00

Saturday night we headed out to downtown to a club in Birmingham to hang out, worship, and meet new people. Yes, a club. A club that consisted of Jesus! We, as a ministry and followers of Christ, are extremely aware of what we are up against in reaching this generation. If kids or young adults are not in church, then most likely; they're spending most of their time on the weekends in the clubs and bars. If not in the club scene, then they're probably searching for something to do on the weekends. Our goal and desire is provide an atmosphere similar to one that "appeals" to these kids to give them somewhere to hang out at on the weekends. The day is coming where Jesus and worship music is going to be the cool way to "club," and we're here do something about it. Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us this weekend. We had a ball fellowshippig, eating, and worshipping with you.

Keep in touch for the next date for

SKYLINE

Glimpse of True Compassion

2009-01-16T08:40:00.004-06:00

"Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched Him."

Mark 1:41

Tuesday night at the Basement a precious little boy around the age of five years old changed the hearts of just about everyone who had the privilege of encountering him. This little boy had some physical challenges, but the innocence of his heart and the pureness of his spirit drew people to the heart of Jesus. Jesus had a heart for the sick and the hurting. And He spent most of his ministry ministering and healing people who were suffering in pain.

One of our leadership girls, along with many others saw the little boy in the lobby after the Basement. Their hearts immediately boiled with compassion and love. The eyes of this little boy brought the girls to their knees in order to wrap their arms around him and begin to pray for him. The same power that brought Jesus from the dead is alive and active in us. Therefore, their spirits were longing to see this child healed. Regardless the way God decides to show His faithfulness to us through this, lives have all ready been changed and greatly effected from one small moment with one small child.

Join us Tomorrow Night

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Whosoever Ministries "Unashamed"

Presents:

SKYLINE

Saturday Night

8PM-10pm

$10.00

Scott's Koney's Downtown

2021 3rd Avenue South

Birmingham, AL.

*Live Band

*Food

*Fellowship

*Connecting

Sweet Treat

2009-01-15T21:58:00.007-06:00

Yummy Pretzel Treats

Trying to find something to fill the gaps in your weekend? These little treats are SO easy and fun to make. They taste good too. Grab some girls or even your mom, daughter, or sister and fellowship over pretzels and some sprinkles. Where do you being? Well.......

Buy some

PRETZEL STICKS (at Wal-Mart)

Roll about three-fourths of the pretzel in

PEANUT BUTTER

Roll peanut buttered pretzel in Almond Bark

Let dry for just a second and sprinkle on top your choice of Colored Sprinkles

THATS IT!

Then you have THESE

You can be as creative as you want. Surprise a friend, a co-worker, a family member, a spouse, or even a difficult person to love.

Tips: Use 2 different pieces of wax paper.

1) One long piece for pretzels to lay on when wet and dry

2) Use the other one for the sprinkles to fall onto so you aren't wasting all your sprinkles. Try not to the let the almond bark drip on this piece or your sprinkles will stick together and you will not be able to pour them back in the container.

Happy Baking and Happy FRIDAY

Sowing Seeds

2009-01-15T06:34:00.005-06:00

John 10:10 tells us that God desires for each one of us to live and walk in life abundantly. We desire that too, but very few of us can admit to living such a lifestyle of fullness through abundance and increase. We get so wrapped up in the lies the enemy feeds into our head. You're not pretty enough, you'll never meet the one, you're not smart enough, God will never use you, you will never walk in financial freedom, you're too fat, you've messed up, you missed God, He will never speak to you, you'll never get that job, the lies go on. Why is it so easy to believe one lie instead of numerous truths and promises that God whispers in our ear all day long. In order to reap abundant life, we must learn to sow into abundant life, God's Word, over the enemy's word.

"We are going to believe and become what we rehearse."

Therefore, we can either believe God's promises and start walking in it. Or we can continue to rehearse the one lie Satan that has been dangling over our head and never experience the life God desires for us to have. Take one scripture or one promise and begin to sow into that by rehearsing it over and over again. You will then begin believing it, walking in it, and reaping a life of increase and abundance. HAPPY THURSDAY!

Tuesday Night 6:30PM

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True Picture of Worship

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Let the words of this song consume your heart this week. Most of us desire so badly to do nothing but please God. We please Him most when we worship Him in Spirit and in Truth. What does that look like?

Worship is defined as:

extravagant respect of admiration for an object

devotion to an object

What are we giving our devotion to?

What do we admire more than we admire God?

Work? School? Friends? Cars? Home? Kids? Spouse? Relationship? Material things? Food? Internet? Church? Ministry? Exercising? Sports?

I Have Just One Question

2009-01-08T07:40:00.004-06:00

Have you ever been around a small toddler that has a MILLION questions? And not just a question or two here or there, but all day long you get asked the question "Why?" No matter how you answer the question, there is always a "why" that proceeds out of that little mouth. They want to know everything! If you haven't experience a conversation such as, then God is sparing you from lots of border-line patience and frustration. If you have been a victim from the mini-culprits, you may have a deeper understand of how the Lord feels when He is bogged down with all the questions we pose for Him about every circumstance in our lives. Lord, why did you let that happen? Why don't I have a bigger house? Why haven't you allowed the "one" to come into my life? Why did you make me go through that? Why are my family members sick? Why do I only have two children? Why do I have this disease? Why don't I have more money? Why did my husband loose his job? Why cant I get a job? Why? Why? Why? Why? Instead of asking God SO many questions about everything that is going on in your life, trust that He knows what He is doing. He is working out all things for our good. Is it wrong to ask Him questions, NO! However, questioning God is displaying very little faith. If we trusted that every decision that He decides to make for our life is for our good, then we wouldn't be so inquisitive all the time.
Lets try to avoid giving God looks like these and trust that He is in total control of our life. Hes making the BEST decisions for you right now. Think of it this way....if we could see the big picture like He does, we would make the same choices for ourselves. But since we cant and only HE can, we seem to think we know the best decisions for our current place in life. God looks at the big picture of each of our lives, and His orchestrates our paths according to what will benefit us in the big picture. Our ways are NOT his. So lets trust that He knows whats BEST. We all want and desire the best, so why not just move out of the way, let Him work, so we can receive it.

Tuesday Night 6:30PM

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Verse A Day....

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Keeps the ENEMY away......

So many of us desire to know God's word intensely and apply it to our daily lives. It is not an easy thing to do. The enemy will steal our time, our focus, our motivation, etc. to keep us from gaining the ONE thing that helps us fight against him. If you are walking with the Lord and live your day to day schedule to making His name known.....the enemy is after you! When your feet hit the floor every morning, you are stepping into a new day on the battle field. Scripture tells us that we do not battle against flesh and blood, but against spiritual powers and dark forces. What better way to fight this battle than with a weapon that is sharper than any two-edge sword.... God's Word. If you are making a better attempt or striving to learn more of God's word, here are a couple options that may help motivate or help strengthen the weapon that is necessary in battling this thing called life.

Bath Crayons

Most of us shower every day, if not, every other day...hopefully. Therefore, buy some cheap bath crayons at Wal-Mart, they should be in the bubble bath section, and write a verse or two on your shower wall. While your shampooing your hair, read these verses over and over again. Before long, these verses will be engraved on the tablet of your heart and ready to be used in the moment the enemy tries to attack.

Spiral Note Cards

Notecards can be taken with you everywhere. Put them in your purse and pull out the verses at any point of your day...... red lights, grocery store lines, treadmill, watching TV, etc.....

Dry Ease Markers

Write a verse on your mirror in your bathroom. We spend at least an hour or more in front of it every day...what better way to put on your make-up or straighten your hair while reading a short verse or two.

How much more effective could we all be if we made a more conscious effort to study God's word and apply it to our day. Try it and see how it works for you.

HAPPY MONDAY

Bringing in 2009

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Worship, Fellowship, Food, and Games

Special New Years Company

We had an extra special New Years with our awesome friends from Virginia. Terri, Mary Ruth, Carrie, and Dave traveled 12 hours on WHEELS to be with us this week. For of those of you who are not familar with these wonderful people, these ladies serve on staff for the 700 club and David is a youth pastor in DC. They have been such a blessing not only to the ministry, but to our lives. They arrived in Birmingham Saturday night and headed back early Thursday morning. They simply came to visit us for a vacation, which allowed a lot of one-on-one time with each of them. Those of us who were able to spend quality time with them were extremely blessed by their wisdom and love for the Lord. Each of them are deeply rooted by their love for Christ, and their compassion and devotion to making His name known is inspiring and encouraging. We love yall! We're looking forward to spending more time with you soon.

Tuesday Night News Clip

http://www.abc3340.com/news/stories/1208/581497_video.html?ref=newsstory

Happy New Year!

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New Year New You

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Every year, thousands upon thousands of people gather in Times Square to watch a ball drop, throw confetti, kiss their sweeties, & bring in the New Year. Seems like a bit much just to celebrate another day. But for most people this day is different because it represents a chance to leave the old behind and start over. Unfortunately, the truth is that when the clock strikes midnight, the same problems you dealt with in 2008 will follow you in 2009 IF you don’t resolve to make a lasting change.

Top 5 Resolutions for 2009
1. Get out of debt
2. Lose weight and stay in shape
3. Quit smoking
4. Spend more time with family
5. Get a raise or promotion at work

You may find your New Year’s Resolution on this list but I challenge you to make your New Year’s Resolution one that God sees.

“The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7-8

Think of it this way: Man sees the action, but God sees the motivation. God’s view is inside out: the complete opposite of how we view people. For instance, if your resolution is to quit smoking—people would see smoking as the issue to resolve, but God sees the stress in your heart causing the addiction as the issue. Sure God wants you to quit, but the change will never last if you don’t depend fully on Him to give you peace.

Whatever your list, if you make your top resolution to get your heart right, most everything else will work out. Let this New Year be the start of a new you!!

They're Baaaack.....

2008-12-29T13:55:00.002-06:00

We are so excited to have these two back! We cant wait to update you on their trip. God moved in bigger and mightier ways than would have prayed for or expected. He is so good. Pictures and update are coming soon.

Bringing in the New Year at the Basement

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Thank You Basement Family!

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Not only do you help make it possible for the Basement to operate every Tuesday night, but because of your generosity and servant's heart we were able to be 'Santa Claus' to many families within our ministry. From single moms to less fortunate families with multiple children, with your dollar bills and change, "Santa" visited many homes showering these families with clothes and toys. These children, just like the one below, was overwhelmed and ecstatic by your blessings. You help make so much happen for this ministry. God uses every single one of you in ways you'll never be able to comprehend in this earthly life. We love you and thank God for you!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

"And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to the one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me." Matthew 25: 40

Merry Christmas from THE BASEMENT

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Dont Want to Miss Tonight @ The Basement

2008-12-23T14:15:00.010-06:00

Highlights from

The Nutcracker

Hope you guys are ready for a fun/moving night at the Basement full of worship, a great message, tights and leotards. We thought we'd warn you.....after spending a Saturday night at the Nutcracker, we were inspired. We love yall and cant wait to see you tonight!

Tuesday Night 6:45PM

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Engagement

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Haley Williams and Michael Graydon

We have another wedding coming soon!! Michael Graydon proposed to Haley Williams Thursday, December 18, 2008 after dinner at the Cheesecake Factory. He blind folded Haley to a piece of property that belongs to her grandmother and popped the question. Haley and Michael have been serving in our ministry for several years. We love both of them so much, and we are so happy to be apart of this special time in their lives. Congratulations to both of you!

Buddys in Town

2008-12-18T10:33:00.002-06:00

Most of us are familiar with the new Christmas classic " Elf." Well if you're not, Buddy is a human who believes himself to be a elf. Buddy loves Christmas and LOVES syrup. He eats syrup on everything....including pasta as scene in the pic below.....well, Buddy has come to visit.

Here he is.....

This little guy insisted on eating syrup with his scrambled, cheese eggs this morning. Delicious huh? That will get your appetite stirring early in the morning.

If you haven't watched the "Elf," we highly recommend it. Its a classic.

Merry "one week til" Christmas

Purpose

2008-12-16T10:53:00.006-06:00

It is so easy for us as women to find our purpose in our spouses, friends, families, jobs, ministry, church, children etc. God has given us these things to act as an outlet to minister and make disciples, but He designed each of us to operate as leaders and as mentors to the younger generation that lies behind us. Some of us have lost our purposes in the busyness of life, and while we're constantly surrounded by people and quick access to communication we're left dissatisfied. When we're not operating in our purpose we will remain discontent and searching for more. When Jesus said to go make disciples of every nation, He wasnt just talking to some people. He was talking to ALL of us. Our challenge for you for the end of 2008 and 2009 is to ask God to bring a girl or women of a younger generation into your life so that you can begin operating in your purpose by pouring into these lives that so desperately need us. God has given so many of us knowledge and experiences that has so much to offer to younger girls. He hasn't allow us to gain this wisdom to ponder for ourselves. He gives us this wisdom through our experiences to share and minster to others. We all recognize the nurturing nature God has put in each of us. Lisa Bevere explains the term nurture as this: to give tender care and protection. To encourage to grow, develop, thrive, and be successful Who are you mentoring/disciplining? Who are you constantly encouraging to grow, develop, thrive, and be successful? We women need to ask God to awaken this nurturing instinct. No matter how old we are or what season of life we God has us in, He has called every single one of us to make disciples. What girl or girls are following and imitating your faith? This doesn't mean we have to call a Bible study meeting or a small group....the word purpose means intentional. Lets become intentional with the relationships God has given us, especially to generations below us.