The Natural-Minded Soul

Hey Naturals! Thank you for your patience with me! I have some big news coming up so stay posted! Anywho, as promised here is a preview/snippet of my new Fly Society post! I hope you guys like it! Remember if you would like to read more click the link at the end. Why Your Relationship Status Is A Gift   Christmas time is here! Meaning our timelines will be filled with, if not already, gingerbread houses, eggnog, Ugly Christmas sweaters, office party candids, and the occasional proposal. The 25th will be saturated with family time, Christmas clapbacks, laughter, confections, and presents! & O how we love presents! Of course, we can buy our own by now, but hey it feels much better to receive it from someone else. That “Ah-ha, you get me” moment melts the hearts of most, especially if the gift is coming from someone you love. Well, this Christmas season I would like to shed to light one of the gifts that the Lord has blessed you within this season--your relations

Hello Naturals!! It's 22 days till Christmas!!! As Proverbs 4:20-22 states, the Word of God brings life and healing to all who read it. It is a powerful tool that when inscribed in our hearts can grow Faith, breathe life, heal the sick, encourage the broken, etc. Unfortunately, our brothers and sisters in Asia, as well as other places, do not have the same access to the Word of God, as we do. A single bible could be a catalyst of understanding, conversion, and discipleship that will impact areas in a way that only God can. Join me in sharing God's word with our brothers and sisters in Asia, this Christmas. After all, What better way to celebrate Jesus than to share his Gospel with the world. Bibles are as cheap as $5 a pop & will be printed in their language! My goal is to raise $250 for 50. 100% of the proceeds will go to the cause ❤ Here's link: https://www.mygfa.org/b4achristmas17/ Don't forget to Like, Share, and Comment! Also, Follow me on  Social Media

Good Afternoon Naturals!! As promised here is a sneak peak of my latest Fly Society article! I hope it impacts you as much as it has impacted me! Fighting condemnation? Accepting the love that God gives is not easy, but it is freeing. The freedom that comes with Jesus Christ is parallel to none as well as the fight to maintain it. Through the power of the Blood and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ we were freed. Christ washed away all of our sins and iniquities and freed us from death and the curse of the Law.  Ephesians 1:7  says, “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.” By accepting the truth of Jesus Christ and committing our lives to his teachings, we have inherited a new slate and a freedom that is comparable to none ( John 8:31‭-‬32 ). Not only were we freed from our past,  Romans 8:2  states, “And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the

Hello Naturals!, My apologies, I also forgot to post my 4th Fly Society  article for the month of October!  I know you've been wondering "Where is Shanea!?" "Why isn't she posting?"  or the occasional "Where are my weekly encouraging M&Ms via Instagram!?" Well,  As we know, Hurricane Irma happened a few weeks ago. A lot of things took place before and after the storm that impacted me in ways that have broadened my perspective on Christ,  the flaws of my human nature, &  what it means to have a real relationship with Christ Jesus. I have filmed a vlog and written a few things that I have learned from Hurricane Irma. Here's the beginning. If you would like to read more click on the link at the bottom of the post! Here are the 7 things  I learned from Hurricane Irma: 1. Where my foundation lies. A lot of times, we run or become flustered when faced with hardship because...it is uncomfortable. Who wants to be uncomfort

Hey Naturals! My apologies but I forgot to post my latest Fly Society  articles! As always, I like to give you guys a taste of my new post! If you would like to read the rest click the hyperlink! The air was different. There was a warmth and lightness that I had never experienced before. As I charted across the thick white lines, I crossed a walk that would forever change my view of life. What caused this change? I’m glad you asked. I will gladly share how my mind flipped a 180, then 360 by the grace of the Holy Spirit.     The date was July 19th. The city...Chicago, Illinois. The street...W Chicago Ave.  As I walked across W Chicago Ave onto the 800th block of Downtown Chicago, I trekked on what would be a pilgrimage for me... Moody Bible Institute . Why was I here? For none other than the Legacy Disciple 2017 Conference. For those who don’t know, the Legacy Disciple conference is an urban young adult conference geared to equip attendees to be a disciple and properl

Hey Naturals! Today, I wanted to spotlight one of my favorite morning pick me ups...warm water and Lemon. Yummm. For those that find lemon to bitter add a little honey to sweeten it up.  Drinking any water, or especially warm water, first thing in the morning can help flush the digestive system and re-hydrate the body. Lemons are  vitamin C  rich citrus fruits that enhance your beauty, helps you lose weight faster, flushes toxins, contain antibacterial properties, boost your immune system, as well as give you a refreshing kick in the morning. The warm water calms my mind and the lemon wakes me up! I have even read that this combination can be used to reduce and even replace coffee intake in the morning. I have composed a few interesting, helpful, and inspiring tips on how this morning pick me up is not only good in spirit, but in body, mind, and soul. Health Benefits of drinking warm Lemon Water: 1. Aides in Digestion - Lemon Water Flushes Out Toxins -i

Hello Naturals!, I have one question... How strong is your prayer game? Today, I wanted to add to the July Prayer Intensive and share my experience with studying prayer! As we've discussed b efore, Prayer is a powerful thing. What makes it even more powerful is knowing how to properly use it!   Assuming that the average believer prays more often than none, I will go on a limb and say that you already know how powerful a prayer can be. There are different types of prayer. One being conversational. You know, relational. However, I'm talking about the earth shaking, weather changing, rent paying, job favoring, healing, dead resurrecting kind of prayer. After studying, researching, and speaking to the Lord, I have gathered that there is a key component that is often left out! And I'm here to tell you the secret! Are you ready? The Word of God. Yep, it's that simple. Before we get into it, I would like to add a few notable disclaimers and c

Hey, Naturals! Today's FREE-dom Friday is a release of my latest video "Practical Tips on Prayer." I originally wanted to create a written blog list, but I thought it would be more fun to speak to you guys! It's been a while since the Youtube family has seen a post from me so why not! Also, don't forget to #Subscribe to my Youtube Channel! The name is the same "The Natural-Minded Soul." Also, follow me on Instagram and Facebook under @thenaturalmindedsoul. I am currently hosting a 31-day Prayer Challenge and it would be great if you could join us.  Anywho, In this video I shared a few tips that I have collected and learned along the way.  Enjoy !       View video here!  Sources : God https://dailyverses.net/prayer http://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/prayer-bible-verses/ http://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/10-most-important-verses-on-prayer-in-the-bible.html Don't forget to Like, Share, and

Hey Shanea, can you lead us in prayer? Me:       Me: Palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy.  There's vomit on her sweater already, mom's spaghetti. Sh e's nervous, but on the surface, she looks calm and ready.  To drop bombs, but she keeps on forgettin'.  What she wrote down, the whole crowd goes so loud. Sh e opens her mouth, but the words won't come out. Sh e's choking.  O k, this may seem like an over exaggeration. Ok, it is and if the words sound familiar to you it's because those were the lyrics from 8 Mile lol But, hey, prayer can seem pretty scary when you're just starting out or in front of a lot of people, especially if you're not well practiced, aren't familiar with what to do, or nervous about others hearing you. We've all been there. To be real...quite a few of us have cheated over the years by nonchalantly reverberating the same quick prayer over our food, if we pray at all, or opting for our father or eldest