April 2013
1 post
I keep on because He keeps on
Recently I have been flooded with emotions. I had been going through this roller coaster of highs and lows, and it seemed as though the stops were hitting more lows each time the roller coaster would take it’s trip. Even when I didn’t want to too, and though no one “seemed” to be handling the controls….I was finding myself on yet another roller coaster ride and the...
December 2012
2 posts
For His Fame ... The new project I am working on.
As my husband & I continue on this journey with the VA & with both our health situations, we cling to the cross of Christ. Every area of our lives have been affected by recent events in our life & as 2012 comes to a close we are faced with many hard facts, choices & realities. One thing remains true for us, God is on the throne. We continue to experience His constant #grace #love...
November 2012
7 posts
Pray.
If I could just understand just how important this really is.
Who you love, I'll love
Tonight I was worshipping with the group that my husband & I disciple and one of the songs we sang was Chris Tomlin’s “I will follow”. Before I continue, here are the lyrics that broke me in half tonight:
Where you go, I’ll go.
Where you stay, I’ll stay.
When you move, I’ll move.
I will follow you.
Who you love, I’ll love.
Who you serve,...
Who you love, I'll love
Rest STOP.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28”
I often have those moments in the midst of this long stormy night, in which my heart races and my mind goes a mile a minute. I can imagine that instead of being in a boat during this storm while Jesus is sleeping, I am sitting in the passenger seat of a car while driving in the middle of the...
Sorrow is better than laughter?
It’s been a little while since I wrote a blog for the sisters (and brothers 🙊😉 lol) that follow along & actually read them for encouragement. I have been writing here & there with updates on Joey. So this is one of those posts in which I believe The Lord has really laid on my heart to share that will encourage the saints.
So…. Sorrow is better than laughter?
“Sorrow...
October 2012
5 posts
Update on Joey's surgery info & #Vindicated tour
Hey familia
Let me start this blog with what is on my heart and that is a simple “I love you!” Thank you for reading my blogs because it means you care about supporting our family, this ministry & what The Lord is doing in us, through us & for us.
First let me say that the Vindicated tour had its second makings of a Worshipper concert last Friday with: Joel “In Him”, Eli, Quina, Yasmin,...
To whom it may concern
I remember a few years back when I had to write letter after letter to government officials pleading with them to take a look at my husband’s medical case with the military because the VA would not give him a fare trial in regards to his disability rating & ACM. Most of the letters I wrote started with “To whom it may concern” because I was not sure who I would be...
White Flag
Long ago when in battle a sign of surrender was the raising of the white flag. For some when feeling defeated, they felt as though all they could do was raise the white flag and surrender to the other army knowing that doing so would mean that they would now be owned by the victorious army and enslaved to them. For the Christ follower we do not, or SHOULD NOT see the raising of our white flag in...
Brave.
For about a week now I have had the title of this weeks blog and every time I attempted to type something, I was distracted in some way. I had all of these thoughts about what the Lord had laid upon my heart to share, yet every time I was ready to actually blog about it, I found myself caught up in something that kept me from finishing. Fortunately tonight I finally have no distractions and I...
September 2012
1 post
He won't let go.
”..and no one is able to snatch them out of the Fathers hand. John 10:29”
Back in 2009 I wrote this song and the lyrics went like this:
—- I’m not worthy, to do the work set before, I don’t believe that I can do this on my own, Oh Lord help me, I want to see clearly, help me to let go.
Father here I am/striving to be better/Lord I wanna please you/cause...
August 2012
4 posts
Fire & Water
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through the fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. Isaiah 43:2”
Before I write any one of my blogs for the sisters (and brothers that might be reading and being encouraged), I before the Lord and like a child holding a christmas list, I...
Hey Arnold!!
I saw it only fit to entitle my blog that today. Seeing how I have to find the humor in just about everything. I love cartoons & Hey Arnold is one of those we loved growing up. My blogs are not just used to write weekly encouragements to the brethren (as much as I love doing that), but I also use tumblr to update those who support me on ministry & health. Not just for me, but for hubs.
As...
Where the heart is.
I was thinking about this weeks blog and what the topic would be. As I was reflecting on sunday’s message by my pastor “The helper & the hinderer” one sentence popped in my head regarding both of those types of people….it all depends on: where the heart is. Although we may not know the heart of man, God does. The bible says that God searches and measures the heart....
Purpose
Biblical woman hood is something to be taken seriously among the daughters of God. From the moment we are awakened, we must pursue holiness and in doing so we know that we will begin to understand what our role is as women.
I would like to take a look at a few things that I see most women focus on, even women pursuing holiness. A lot of these things can be distractions to us & cause us to...
July 2012
5 posts
Blogging my heart...
I am writing this blog unaware of who will read it but knowing that I will return to this page to re-read it over & over again. As I sit here reflecting on the last ten years, I am more & more convinced that finding contentment in the midst of suffering means that you can understand that it really has nothing to do with you, but everything to do with the glory of the Lord being revealed....
:) →
I had the opportunity to serve with some amazing ministers who have been set aside for the gospel while working on my album. Over the last ten years many trials arose in order to produce fruit within me & my husband, fruit that will last. Those trials were developing stages of two worshippers. I am not signed to any major record label, so I had to work with what I had in order to share our...
The makings of a worshipper: please read.
In just two weeks I will be celebrating the release of my first debut album. I am not signed to a record label, but I am a member of the body of Christ and I have been set apart for the gospel of Christ. I am a fisher of men and music is the net. In the past I have released several mix tapes, some with my beloved little brother (and there are more to come with him) and some on my own. I am so...
Flying to NY to say goodbye
Tomorrow I will be getting on a plane to fly to my NY, drive over to Albert Einstein Hospital and Lord will be able to say good bye to my grandmother who is being kept breathing by a ventilator. The family has decided after a week 1/2 of this and other complications, it is now time to release her off the machine and trust that God will have His way. The last two weeks has been a very troubling...
June 2012
3 posts
The common side effects to meds make us feel worse...
common side effects: included fatigue, numbness or tingling of the skin, loss of appetite, drowsiness, psychomotor slowing, nervousness, difficulty with memory, trouble concentrating or paying attention, confusion, and taste perversion. Other side effects include insomnia, weakness, swelling, hair loss, hair growth in unusual places, skin problems, back pain, muscle pain, bone pain, changes to...
May 2012
2 posts
Biblical Womanhood: How do we begin to run in that...
I have read many studies, watched many videos and listened to tons of podcasts regarding biblical womanhood and what it looks like. Each, very informative & so helpful. As I continue to strive to be God’s true woman, I am learning one very important and valuable point; if we want to be God’s true anything, we must look & walk like Jesus. Now of course, there are tons of...
April 2012
6 posts
Let's encourage & support each other.
Supporting one another is so very important to me. I think it is so important to really uplift those who are working so hard laboring for His kingdom. Whether you have been called to a local platform or you have been entrusted with a bigger platform, support from the body is vital & so encouraging. Everything that we do is done unto the Lord & should be done with prayer, excellence, love...
The debut album "Vindicated" featuring: Hazakim of...
releases this summer (in a few weeks) & will be available on iTunes, Rhapsody, CD Baby & Amazon.
Visit www.dinahmusic.com for a free download of the new single “This Psalm” ft. MC Jin
Follow on twitter @D_HisGloryAlone for updates, single releases & concert dates.
ALL proceeds from the release of this album aid in present & future medical & immediate needs.
I blog...
To get where we are..
It has taken my husband & I 12 years of marriage to get where we are now. We have trampled on many heartaches and at some points both wanted to give up, but we endured & persevered. We have lost a lot & had seasons where we had no idea how God would provide, but He always remained faithful. We have been through so much and we are still in the midst of heavy storms, but as these...
Be encouraged in the midst of suffering.
So many I know are suffering. Whether it be at home, in body or any other way. I would have lost myself had it not been for the following scriptures that keep me secure and HOPEFUL. Let it encourage you as well in the midst of this present suffering you are facing.
“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange...
GRACE
Today I am working on a track about the sweet embrace of grace. When I think of grace, I am reminded so heavily about the cross (which screams grace to a fallen nature). I am also reminded of how gracious God is in our everyday life. Waking us up daily. Allowing us to sit at his feet to talk, cry, worship and listen. I look back on the last several years of my life and I see GRACE that...
#Vindicated Info
So far I have released to singles off the #Vindicated album. First single I released was the “Vindicated Remix” ft. Canon - available now on my band camp page which you can find by visiting www.dinahmusic.com and clicking on media.
The second release was “This Psalm” ft. Jin that I released for FREE here: http://noisetrade.com/dinahmusic
The next thing I will be working...
March 2012
3 posts
Co-laboring
Ministers of the gospel & servants of the most high God do not compete with one another for position in industry, instead we co-labor together using our unique and different talents to share the gospel with a fallen world so that our message is clear & heard, that message being: we all need a savior.
We all have different sounds, that when combined together bring forth ONE clear...
Have we captured the world's definition of beauty,...
Beauty should not be defined by how good one looks. How in shape you are. How good you look in an outfit. Although being healthy is good and beneficial for good health.
The word of God tells us in Proverbs 31:30 “Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.”
The hebrew meaning for charm there is “bodily form”. Bodily form...
Finalized track list & features for the...
It’s been a long year completing this album. I am so thankful to God for allowing us to make it this far. Us being: myself with writing & recording, Manny Ferrer from Double Edge & Frequency Music who was the mixing engineer, Bert Bocachica who is the mastering engineer, Jon Doulos who did all the graphics and website design to help this ministry and production by: Jim from...
February 2012
2 posts
We are safe and not afraid. Please read
I have been thinking about this blog entry a lot, wondering how I would be able to really articulate my thoughts in a way that would let the reader know that we are not afraid, but also express feelings of sadness. Most of the time when one believer hears that another is facing constant trials and their overwhelmed with sadness, they automatically assume that person is not content in God &...
Time with the Lord has helped me grow
It’s been a while since I have updated my blog. I wanted to write many times in the last few weeks, however I knew that I needed to seek the Lord in prayer and the reading of His word before writing any type of blog. Whether ten people read this or just one person, know that the Lord will use it for His glory.
I was reflecting back on the last year of my life and how much I have grown in...
January 2012
1 post
Our image vs. His image
All this week the Lord has really been breaking me on so many issues & sin in my life that has me completely overwhelmed. I began to think to myself, “Lord do you really just pile everything up like this all at once?” First I was immediately convicted for even asking that question to a Holy God & second I realized He has been dealing with me for longer then I had even realized...
December 2011
3 posts
The Makings of a worshipper: please read.
As I sat talking with & meditating on the Lord today I began to think back & reflect on my life the last 7 years of it and I thought man, it’s been the worst 7 years of my life. People in my life must always think “dag she is always going through something!” May have even spoken negatively about me because they can’t understand why I have always been in the fire...
An update:
For the last few weeks I have been focusing on my health. I have been in & out of the doctors with hubs receiving blood work & scans, the results were not what we hoped for BUT God is greater and we trust His report ! I want to thank everyone who is praying for us. Because of the medical fund I am developing I was able to pay for a medication that they do not have a generic for...
November 2011
7 posts
WatchNewest single off of the “Vindicated” album ft. Canon - I pray that it bless you. Stay tuned for the next single that will release within the next few weeks, info on the album release & concert dates by visiting www.dinahmusic.com !! The site is still under construction but should be updated soon :) I pray this track bless you!
You aren't alone, God is near!
These last few months have been so full of obstacles & unexpected twists and turns. Every time I to let my guard down, It felt as though I was getting slapped in the face harder & harder. Is this something you have heard too often lately from people? Is this how you have been feeling lately? The Lord has been showing me so many things lately about myself. He has exposed sin in my life...
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God is so gracious!
Recently I have been humbled in so many ways! Some times so painful because I was forced to face imperfections and flaws that I have. I am so thankful to God for how He is sanctifying me and molding me into a stronger vessel for His names sake. Recently some of my close family (Hazakim) sent out a video asking for help on my behalf. I was diagnosed with a kidney ailment years back and within...
