Watch Your Life Bloom

Welcome to the Official Blog of Author Dr. Lily L. Ratliff Jenkins, of the inspirational Memoir, The Life of a Lily: Growing in His Strength, Blooming in His Love, and many other writings.

Thanks for coming by to sit awhile and reflecting along with me on everything biblical. On this blog, feel free to share your thoughts and feelings about the various topics I present. They all do come from the heart and are meant for us to ponder, be enlightened, laugh, cry, and ultimately give God all of the praise.

You will hopefully find resources on everything from writing tips to creating your own memoir, how to journal, becoming better Christians and how to walk in your callings, destinies, and witty inventions that we have deep inside of us but sometimes don't quite know how to tap into and walk in. But GOD! It is in his wisdom along with an open mind that we will get through this together. Amen! So I welcome you my brothers and sisters!

Thursday, June 20, 2013

'Writing, Publishing, & You!' Audio Training Program

I am here to announce an exciting new product I've just launched today that will take the guess work out of writing and publishing your book!

  • If you've always wanted to write a book, but have a hard time putting pen to paper, then this training is for you.
  • If you have a concept, but don't think it's worthy of publication, then this training is for you.
  • If you have written your manuscript, but need help publishing it, then this training is for you.
  • If you are published, but need help marketing and getting the word out about your book, then this training is for you.

Allow me, CEO of UpgradeU Writing and Editing Services, to spend an hour with you, as I share tips and strategies of taking your book idea and turning it into reality, with my audio program, 'Writing, Publishing, & You!'


Some of the topics include: 
  • Okay, you have a book idea. Now what?
  • What makes your book unique?
  • Ways in which to write your story
  • Non-fiction exposed! Types and techniques
  • What is a memoir?
  • Ten tips to writing a memoir
  • Creating chapter titles that sell
  • Organizing and outlining your story
  • Editing Basics
  • Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing
  • Resources you can use when finding graphic designers
  • Ways to market your book
For all of this information, you will only pay $49.99! 
BUT WAIT!
If you act right now, I will give you 20% off the price just for sharing this product with others on your Facebook and Twitter Networks! That's right! The price then goes to just $40.00!
"So what do I do?" I'm glad you asked! 
Click on this link to go to the product page! Once there, click 'BUY NOW.' You will then see some shares buttons where you can share with your networks. When you do, you will notice the price automatically adjust to the lower price so you can purchase. After purchasing, you will be able to immediately download the training right to your computer or smart device. That's it!!
So what are you waiting for? You want to write a book, right? You want to save money while doing it, right? You want first hand information so you no longer struggle with the process, right? WELL, 




Wednesday, June 19, 2013

PUSH Your Way!







Anonymous...

A man was sleeping at night in his cabin when suddenly his room filled with light, and God appeared. The Lord told the man he had work for him to do, and showed him a large rock in front of his cabin. The Lord explained that the man was to push against the rock with all his might.

So, this the man did, day after day. For many years he toiled from sun up to sun down; his shoulders set squarely against the cold, massive surface of the unmoving rock, pushing with all of his might. Each night the man returned to his cabin sore and worn out, feeling that his whole day had been spent in vain.

Since the man was showing discouragement, the Adversary (Satan) decided to enter the picture by placing thoughts into the weary mind: "you have been pushing against that rock for a long time, and it hasn't moved." Thus, giving the man the impression that the task was impossible and that he was a failure. These thoughts discouraged and disheartened the man.

Satan said, "Why kill yourself over this?" "Just put in your time, giving just the minimum effort; and that will be good enough." That's what he planned to do, but decided to make it a matter of prayer and take his troubled thoughts to the Lord.

"Lord," he said, "I have labored long and hard in your service, putting all my strength to do that which you have asked. Yet, after all this time, I have not even budged that rock by half a millimeter. What is wrong? Why am I failing?"

The Lord responded compassionately, "My friend, when I asked you to serve Me and you accepted, I told you that your task was to push against the rock with all of your strength, which you have done. Never once did I mention to you that I expected you to move it. Your task was to push.

And now you come to Me with your strength spent, thinking that you have failed. But, is that really so? Look at yourself. Your arms are strong and muscled, your back sinewy and brown, your hands are callused from constant pressure, your legs have become massive and hard. Through opposition you have grown much, and your abilities now surpass that which you used to have. Yet you haven't moved the rock. But your calling was to be obedient and to push and to exercise your faith and trust in My wisdom. This you have done. Now I, my friend, will move the rock."

At times, when we hear a word from God, we tend to use our own intellect to decipher what He wants, when actually what God wants is just a simple obedience and faith in Him. By all means, exercise the faith that moves mountains, but know that it is still God who moves mountains.

    When everything seems to go wrong ... just P.U.S.H.
    When the job gets you down ... just P.U.S.H.
    When people don't react the way you think they should... 
    just P.U.S.H.
    When your money is "gone" and the bills are due...just P.U.S.H.
    When people just don't understand you ... just P.U.S.H.!

    P=Pray
    U=Until
    S=Something
    H=Happens

Thursday, June 13, 2013

New Program: 30 Day Personal Purpose Management System (PPMS)



“When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes.”
― Thomas S. Monson

www.ladyofpurpose.info

 

Hi Everyone! I'm coming to you with an exciting NEW program we will begin to launch on Monday! It is called the 30 Day Personal Purpose Management System or PPMS just for women!

This system is designed to move you beyond the scope of seeing purpose as a passionate use of gifts and talents. It's designed to help you answer life's most challenging questions about purpose in order to build a strong philosophy of purpose, develop a character that's influenced by purpose, and discover how to let the influence of purpose rest on your gifts and talents. It takes into consideration that the discovery of purpose becomes easier when you are an active participant in the process. This is a 30 day process that includes 30 questions that you must answer to discover a greater purpose for your life! Only choosing a membership level as low as $5.95 is needed to join! All you have to do is click on the link that's above and sign up to be a part of discovering purpose like never before! If you've ever had a question about your purpose, by the end of the 30 days, you won't have another one. Decide to go on this journey with us!


 

But wouldn't you love to see a little bit of what we offer before this program starts? I know I would. Right now, you can get access (if you have not already) to a 7 day FREE access member pass inside the Lady of Purpose Network Portal to see what it's ALL about. :-) You know how we are! We want to view things before we decide. Now you have the chance! Click on the picture below. Then comment below with your name and email address and I'll send you a username and password into the network portal, just in time to have a day or two of the 30 day Personal Purpose Management System. I bet once you get started, you won't want to quit.


It's all a matter of what actions you are willing to take to move yourself from a place of mediocrity to a place a purpose. There is no time like the right time, NOW, to act. 




Till Next Time,

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

How to Write a Professional Bio that's Profitable


Learn how to make an awesome professional bio that brings in the dough!

Everyone wants more money right? We can be passive all day long and say, 'We're good. We have what we need to meet our needs. And that's enough.' But how many of you know that in order to be in business, stay in business, and be successful in business, you need working capital and a consistent cash flow? Anyone who's BUSINESS-MINDED will know that you need money to reach your hands in order to not only leave a legacy for your family but to reach those at large who need our message or service.

So today, I am starting a video series on ways to spruce up your professional marketing material in a way to see a profit in your business. It's times out in doing what seems to be all the right things but nothing to show for it. Learn these simple, but valuable tips that will skyrocket your business and make you look good!

 
Do you see the wealth transfer? I do!
Below is a video entitled: Write a Bio that's Profitable!  Writing a bio is hard work; selling yourself shouldn't be. A bio can make or break your chances of being referred, closing a deal, or even being called on to speak at an event. Click on the video to view it and be sure to comment and /or share it with others. And of course, if you have a professional need, be sure to reach out to me at UpgradeU Writing and Editing Services! ;-) 
Till Next Time,  

Friday, May 31, 2013

An exciting new business venture I've partnered with!


As many of you know, I've been a writer and author for a number of years. I've had book signings, seminars and workshops on writing and publishing, been interviewed on radio and TV, and even had contests in order to promote my books. But nothing can be as good as a marketing tool as Empower Network.


I've recently learned of this opportunity through a friend on Facebook. I'm an avid Facebooker and love learning new methods of business on there. Well, this one at first, was like any other, or so I thought. Upon looking at the corporate website and seeing all of the products they had to offer, one stuck out to me and I realized I finally found what I had been looking for. 'A Viral Blogging System'. It had all the bells and whistles and allowed me to do what I love...writing and blogging, but also set up an online business platform for another service I do...edit and proofread manuscripts and other documents (another online hustle :-)). So I said, "What do I have to lose? It's only $25 to start and $25 a month to maintain and use the system."



Well, all I can say is: it works! Not only do I get so much more traffic (because of the viral component of the system) but I've received many more sales from my editing business! I guess that $25 was worth it after all, huh?


So what do you receive when you purchase this product?

  • Simplified, complete blogging and internet traffic system
  • Design structure that is optimized for marketing conversions,  
  • High converting lead capture pages 
  • Full web hosting and free system upgrades 
  • Full access to your leads and customer database 
  • Full Fast Start Training series to educate you on how to start getting results by participating in our marketing platform 
  • Access to our weekly training calls to help educate you on getting results.  

Again, ALL for $25 a month!

All you have to do is have a niche, a passion, a topic or topics in which to write about, write it, and publish! There you have your blog! Then watch the traffic come to you! Look at my Empower Network Blog that I use for my business, UpgradeU Writing and Editing Services!

Why am I writing about this business that I've partnered up with? Because I know how leery any business can be, especially one that claims to be a home-based business. But know this: you tried others only to see yourself losing hundreds, maybe even thousands of money, spinning your wheels at something you've never tried before. BLOGGING, everyone does, and if you haven't, once you try, you will see how easy and fun it is, especially when dollars start coming to your bank account, even while you sleep. I'm glad I was introduced to this business, and I plan to bring others to it as well.

To learn more or to even purchase your blogging system,  click on the picture in the middle of this blog post, or click here --------------> Empower Network Blogging System!

Till next time...here's to your success!

Monday, April 1, 2013

Women Who Love God & Each Other Retreat-ATL, GA!











Only $25 to register, but only 11 seats left! Be sure to get yours at http://wwlgretreat2013.eventbrite.com.

To see photos from last year's retreat, go to http://www.lilyjenkinsministries.com/wwlg-retreat/ 














The Victory and Praise Party on Friday, July 18th, is ABSOLUTELY FREE! Come and here amazing artists from Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, and Charlotte, NC!


Friday, March 1, 2013

Is it really just a DREAM?











“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.” ~Gail Devers


Throughout your life, you acquired dreams...

 

Dreams of what you'd be when you grew up

Dreams of having a family

Dreams of the car you would ultimately want to own

Dreams of your highest accomplishment

Dreams of starting a business, non-profit, or school

Dreams of being a best-selling author, actor, ball-player, or entertainer

 

Dreams...Dreams...Dreams.

 

But how many of them actually became reality? You may be thinking that I'm telling you NOT TO DREAM... But on the contrary, I want you to continue to DREAM. Just because one particular dream did not manifest in your life doesn't mean many of the others won't either. 

 

Have you kept track of your dreams? No matter how big or small they are, all dreams are important. Worked properly, dreams go through several stages:

 

Dreams ---->   Projects ----> Programs ----> Plans ----> Goals ----> Purpose

 

But dreams can't reach its intended purpose without you taking them from off a page in your journal and onto the specified area it is supposed to go to. It needs to have an intended target. Your job is to reach for the dart and throw it in the direction it was meant to hit.

 

Once you do that, you are well on your way from just having a DREAM to living a REALITY! A life one is meant to live--full of Purpose and Meaning! Keep dreaming... they will soon become the very essence of who you are.

 

To learn more of how I can give you the keys to unlocking your dreams, go to my website: Keys to the Kingdom Christian Coaching.

 

Until next time, 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copyright 2013. Dr. Lily Jenkins. All Rights Reserved.  You may share or print any and all posts as long as you quote or cite Dr. Lily Jenkins' name on, within, or by the posts. http://www.lilyjenkinsministries.com
http://www.keystothekingdomcoaching.com

Friday, February 15, 2013

Breakthrough













by: Author Unknown, Source Unknown
 


"May the Lord bring you into a deep understanding of the steadfastness of Christ" -2 Thessalonians 3:5.

Most of the flight from Atlanta to Ft. Lauderdale was delightful. We sailed high, in clear skies, with nary a bump to bother us. As the pilot announced our initial descent, things began to change. The could cover in the area was thick, and we would have to go through it to land. As I peered out the window into murky grey emptiness, I felt frightened. There was nothing I could do except put my trust in the pilot and those in the control tower at Ft. Lauderdale. We bumped, were jarred and seemed to be on a roller coaster ride before we finally broke through the clouds. How relieved I was, being able to see once again, and having the smooth ride resume. Breaking through those clouds was exhilarating for me! I sighed a breath of relief. 

Life hands us cloud-banks of dark and dismal times, also. We may have some warning, as the pilot warned the passengers on the plane, or we may just hit the cloud-banks of life with a bang. Either way, the ride through them is usually bumpy and uncomfortable, to say the least. But the old saying that there is light at the end of the tunnel is so true. There is light after we ride through the cloud-banks of life. The question is, how do we weather the storm? Who do we put our trust in, as we face difficult times? Do we turn to a friend or write to Dear Abby for help? I hope we turn our eyes toward heaven, and ask God, who created this universe, for guidance and help during the cloudy times we endure. Then, when we make the transition out of darkness into His wonderful light, we can be reminded that He was with us all the while. That is very reassuring to me, and I hope it is to you, also.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Walk in Your Purpose! -Call for Submissions!


Now is the time! Are you a woman who has an extraordinary story of triumph after years of turmoil and defeat? Did life ever knock you down while trying to start a business, ministry or while caring for your household and children? And even though all of this happened, God came through and allowed you to break out and break through to your success! If that's you, then we want to hear from you!

Who should participate?
1. First-time authors who want massive exposure for their stories. Why not decide to be a published author where you can finally share the story that has been burning inside of you? You will now be the voice for so many others like you who need just that right story to set them free to walk in their purpose! This is the perfect avenue to do just that.
2. Veteran authors who see this as the perfect collaborative effort. Maybe you have not been in an anthology before and want to have another genre to write from. Or maybe you have contributed to an anthology before but feel this one will give you increased exposure.
3. Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders, all Ministers of the Gospel, Stay-at-Home Mothers, Working Mothers, Single Mothers, ALL Women!

We are currently looking for 30 women who have true stories just like this, and told in the 1st person narrative. Twenty-four (24) women, will be known as Contributing Authors, and will write stories of no more than 2,000 words. Six (6) women, will be known as Co-Authors, and will write stories of no more than 3,500 words. Each category of author will be on a First Come/First Serve Basis. These stories can fall into one of three categories: Business, Ministry & Life. 

For more information, and for your opportunity to participate, click here ----> Walk in Your Purpose.info!

 

Live a Life of Balance


Philippians 4:5 "Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord [is] at hand." 

When was the last time you decided to do things according to what is most important to God, instead of what's always important for others? Have you stopped to ever ask yourself, "Is this something that is pleasing to God, or only pleasing to man?" Yes the promotion may help your stature and raise your salary. But who is it really benefiting? Do you find with that promotion a whole lot more responsibility that takes you away from what matters most: your time with God? your family and children? your own fulfillment in life?

God makes it very clear where our priorities should lie...


Matthew 6:33 "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

God should be first place over anything we do. Without Him, our life would be imbalanced. He is the nucleus that holds all things together. When we realize that and decide to not just include Him, but make Him the very One all of our decisions are based upon, then we will see the advantages we receive from a God who holds all of the favor and blessings in His hands. You turn a job that you felt you had to have in order to get what the world had to offer into a ministry. You will influence more whether you have a title or not, and you will have more fulfillment in that job whether you received a raise or not. God becomes your source! And He is the best one to provide everything you need.

Your life will grow more in balance in:

1. Spiritual (Your relationship with God and clarity of vision in ministry)
2. Family (More closeness with your spouse and children)
3. Work (Not just a job, but a fulfilling career)
4. Health (Exercise and purposeful choices in your eating habits)
5. Relationships (More meaningful relationships with friends)
6. Self (Well-being more complete, signaling peace and tranquility)


God desires you to be prosperous and in health, even as your soul prospers (3 John 1:2, emphasis mine). You can do that with a life of balance.



Copyright 2013. Dr. Lily Jenkins. All Rights Reserved.  You may share or print any and all posts as long as you quote or cite Dr. Lily Jenkins' name on, within, or by the posts. http://www.lilyjenkinsministries.com
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Thursday, January 31, 2013

Gardening God's Way






Gardening God's Way by Unknown Author

Plant three rows of peas:

Peace of mind
Peace of heart
Peace of soul 


Plant four rows of squash:

Squash gossip
Squash indifference
Squash grumbling
Squash selfishness 


Plant four rows of lettuce:

Lettuce be faithful
Lettuce be kind
Lettuce be obedient
Lettuce really love one another 


No garden without turnips:

Turnip for meetings
Turnip for service
Turnip to help one another 


Water freely with patience and cultivate love
There is much fruit for your garden
Because you reap what you sow.

To conclude our garden

We must have thyme:


Thyme for God
Thyme for study
Thyme for prayer
Thyme for each other
Thyme for friends 


"May your garden be filled with peace and abundance!" 


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