Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a man searching for pearls. When he discovers the prized pearl, sells
everything he owns and gives all of himself to acquire the prized pearl. ~Jesus, Matthew 13 vss 45 – 46 (paraphrased)
Today’s Pearl of Christmas is an Angel of the Rockies living a life
of love and service to the Creator, her family, and others; local and global. This serious, funny, and sometimes seriously
funny woman, wife, mother, and grandmother has a heart for reaching out to
hurting people with the comfort of her person.Her name is Teila Tankersley.
Teila is a freelance writer for the Yahoo Contributor Network highlighting people, topics and stories that are upbeat and sometimes even controversial. She also write for Full of Knowledge.
This mother of six is also a consultant with her daughter of Godiva Secret Wigs. She notes their work is not to simple sell discounted wigs but provide to introduce to the fun a wig brings. Learn more about this exciting and inspiring Pearl of Christmas. Read her work. Follow Teila on Facebook. See her Christmas Video.
Today’s Pearl is a medical professional, mom of three
beautiful daughters, and a world traveler living in Chandler, Arizona.
Spiritually and politically engaging with full burn Latin intensity, she enjoys
clarity of perspective. Neither the Pope
nor the President is off limits. Meet
Pearl of Christmas 2013 from Lima, Peru, Jovy Noriega.
I met Jovy some years ago when she was with her daughters in
a library. We occasioned to speak to
each other in our comings and goings.
Our families became friends. The
Starbucks across the street from the library became an incidental place to
meet.
I have enjoyed the pleasure to visit Jovy and her daughters;
Zoya, Milla, and Rosie in their very warm and beautiful home. Learn more about the Pearl from Peru. Follow Jovy on Facebook. See her pearl video.
A pearl is only appreciated after leaving the oyster behind. ~Magi Aata
Today’s Pearl is the consummate woman of high-energy love
and productivity. She is woman, wife,
and mother, entrepreneur, verstehen psychologist and therapist. She knows people; what prompts their perceptions, motivations and behavior. Like Jack Canfield, the so whats of life do
not move her. This pearl knows the
experience of people in her life who helped her see beyond the moments of emotional
and physical pain that hinder the development of many. Excuses do not move her, solutions do. Meet Pearl
of Christmas 2013, Beth Martin.
Beth is a media marketer of her own creations in photography,
video, and print. Owner of Miz Behavin Productions, she has developed Miz B
Havin' Models into an elite modeling team specializing in print, live
appearance, and hosting. Her team can be booked individually or as a team to
take marketing, portfolio, and events to the next level!
Beth pours out of her passion from an overflowing cup. Flame On!
Today’s Pearl is Lonee Taylor,
exceptional soul. Lonee is an author, blogger,
talk show host, workshop facilitator, inspirational speaker, and mom.
Exceptionally talented, Lonee’s seminal work addressed the consequences of HIV and AIDS as crime on the
relationships of family, work, and spiritual life. The
Domino Series: Sherry Tate, a must
read for all maturing teens and adults saves lives.
Lonee and I became friends when she
lived in Phoenix. I was a guest on her
talk show. She joined the Hummingbird
Pictures team on location for Coming of the Red Rain. We are both Aries and can stop working on
ways to make life a better experience for all we can reach.
Her latest work is "What's the Best That Can Happen?" In it, Lonee has brilliantly bridged the gap bringing spirituality to the masses through plain language and easy to understand concepts. She introduces the joy of purpose by conquering by internal world and the ability to engage the external. Lonee Taylor is an exceptional soul.
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Today’s Pearl, Sarah Charles Lum lives
on the island paradise of Trinidad. She
dreams photography, runway images, and stays home to
watch America’s Next Top Model. She is a married mom of four beautiful
children, three princesses and a prince; Mai ling 9, Sue ling 7, Kim
ling 6, and Ling 2 to be strong spiritually, respectful, and independent. Sarah loves being a mom.
A big
evening for Sarah is relaxing in the bathtub
with soothing music, scented candles day dreaming of fashion shows and
photography. She does not understand racism and cannot imagine how
people make such a difference over color.
The image of ocean best represents Sarah
perception of life. Water and wind are sometimes
calm. Sometime, they are rough. An attitude of loving and forgiveness helps
to stay centered whatever the conditions.
Sarah’s message to the
world is, "It is time to create a better place for future generations
by putting God first, teaching people how to love, respect and value life.”
Follow these links to learn more about Sarah; Facebook and October
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The rarest things in the world, next to a spirit of discernment, are diamonds and pearls. ~Jean de la Bruyere
Pearl of Christmas 2013 Altoria Houney is a gifted minister
of the gospel with praise overflowing from her heart with gifted voice. Mother and grandmother, she has followed the
path and footprints of her elders serving the church.
Altoria is a lifelong learner committed to the idea that
education improves opportunity for successful living. Her talented children following her model
example now also walk the path to serve Christ and his church. She is the First Elder of the House of Prayer
Christian Center. Her son Keenan is
pastor. Her son in law Derrick is
worship leader. Her daughter Tezhina is
leader of praise.
Sophisticated and intellectual, Altoria’s exceptional
diction and compelling enunciation prompt moments of listener joy. Provoking conversationalist of psychological
depth, she challenges the thoughts of traditional thinkers beyond their limits.
An east coast girl savoring the pace of the desert southwest
and her own spiritual grounding, she lives with a spirit of worship and thanksgiving
for the presence of God alive in her life and the life of her family. Altoria is
a personal confidante and friend. Learn
more. Find Altoria on Facebook. Hear her preach.
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Creation is a continuing event of unfolding beauty. Without sand
and the mollusk, there is no pearl. ~Magi Aata
Today’s Pearl of Christmas is Lisa Mason, entrepreneur
woman, wife, mother and my social media mentor.
Lisa is a social media expert providing consultation and services as
Social Media Satisfied. I met Lisa when
she was writing for the Yahoo Contributor Network’s predecessor, Associated
Content.
Lisa has been a Shorty Award nominee. The Shorty Awards are a worldwide effort to
engage hundreds of thousands of Twitter users to identify the best people and organizations
on social media, culminating in a blockbuster ceremony on New York City.
Lisa observes herself as a content media pro who loves video
games, sports, fitness, community building and all things social media. Reward yourself and your online presence with
Lisa at Writer Lisa Mason. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Social Media Satisfied.
Lisa inspired work I have scheduled for release March 27,
2014, The Chronicles of Ossana Mil. This
talented and giving one pours out the bounty of her gifts to inspire her family
and as many others as she can help achieve their goals. Lisa is a pearl.
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Wounded oysters invaded by terrorist grains of sand squatters
overwhelm them by turning them into expressions of breathtaking fine art. ~Magi
Aata
Today’s Pearl, Sapphira Oddo is family and friend living in Fort
Collins, Colorado and attending Colorado State University. Friends with my daughter, Micha; Sapphira
adopted me as her father. See her video on YouTube.
This single mom of two sons and full time student pursuing a
writing career descends from ancestors indigenous to what became the American
Southwest. Before the coming of
Europeans to North America, the Navajo lived in what became Northern Arizona. Sapphira speaks of her development as living
out the tension of a learned sense of self and her inherited sense of self.
Her relationship with her elders grounded her in the culture
and history of her ancestors while engaging culture beyond her family. She is honored she descends from a
matriarchal culture with a creation narrative about the first woman. This inspiration for her life teaches her
strong women last. Learn more about my awesome daughter who has a soul from the spirit of the 1960's and today's pearl on Facebook.
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Not all pearls come from the salt waters off gulf coasts.
~Magi Aata
I met today’s Pearl at a late 90’s Juneteenth Festival,
Franklin Park in Columbus, Ohio. Joylynn was making herself and her work known amongst the sounds of celebration
and the aromas of outdoor grilled foods.
The revelation of her soul beauty, creativity and engaging intellect
prompted me stop to meet her and listen to her heart talk.
Her available works at the time included, “Please Tell Me If the Grass is Greener”
and “World on My Shoulders”. Later a blessedselling author, her further
titles include, “Been There Prayed That”,
“the Root of All Evil”, “When Souls Mate”, “If I Ruled the World”, “She
Who Finds a Husband”, and “Trying to
Stay Saved”.
Joylynn would be the lead presenter for the Columbus Black
Writers Conference teaching participants and attendees the details of self –
publishing. Her direction led to my
work, now in the Library of Congress, “The
Monday Morning Word 2000”.
Joylynn is the founder and promoter of the holiday, “Be Who
You Want Your Kids to Be Day.” She says
if she could encourage authors to do one thing; it would be to begin generating
a fan base once the first chapter is completed.
Serve appetizers by email, text, tweet, and Facebook excerpts, quotes
and lines. This is priceless.
Joylynn is a successful Pearl who takes being Christian
woman, wife, mother and author seriously.
Learn more about Joylynn at these links Enjoywrites, Joylynn Jossel, Joylynn Jossel Blog, and folow her on Facebook.
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Real friendship, like real poetry, is extremely rare – and precious as a pearl. ~Tahar Ben Jelloun From the sandy salt waters of the gulfs around Planet Earth,
oysters obedient to their design create from within themselves precious gifts
of love and beauty. They create pearls.
Today’s pearl is Liana Mullinax (See Video). She is a polyglot from Moscow, Russia. She speaks Russian, Armenian, and
English. She makes home in Glendale, California. Educated in a teacher’s college in Armenia,
Liana studied at the Armenian State Pedagogical University. Armenia
was the first nation state in the world to adopt Christianity as its national
religion. Liana is Christian.
Liana and I talked on the phone some time ago confirmed my
observation of her nature as humble loving woman. The tone and tempo of her voice was calming
to hear. I am thankful to know her as
friend.
Liana loves nature, the adventure of travel and experiencing
new places and new people. Professionally, Liana coordinates patient care and
billing for the Uro Plus Medical Center in Burbank, California. Learn
more about Liana on Facebook.
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Six of the twelve Pearls of Christmas, I know
personally. Six of Twelve Pearls, I have
been privileged to meet on the
Internet. All of us connect on the
Internet.
Today’s Pearl, I have the privilege to know in person. October 1995, I was an adjunct professor
teaching Values and Attitudes at Columbus State Community College in Columbus,
Ohio. Denise Lewis was a bright light in my
class. She really did not need a
teacher. She was prepared to do what I
was doing when I arrived. She managed my
class for me while I was away to participate in the Million Man March.
Over the years, we have consulted on activities in ministry
of best practices for addiction recovery, confidentiality, and spiritual
principles for living. 18 years later,
Denise is woman, wife, mother and a Ph.d. teaching where I earned my Master of
Divinity at the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. A world traveler and recent speaker for an
international conference in Italy, Denise is a Pearl of the 12 Pearls of
Christmas 2013. Be a blessing to
yourself; follow Denise and her exciting work on Facebook and Twitter.
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Feliz Natal Pérola do Brasil Rosanna Tavares
"He who would search for pearls must move away from the shallow water's edge and dive in the deep," John Dryden paraphrased. Pearls are precious jewels produced inside the mollusk shell when sand enters the living mollusk. The sand irritates the inner lining of the Mollusk tissues. It secretes a fluid around the sand to protect itself and as the fluid builds up around the sand and hardens, so does the beauty of the pearl.
Ancient story tells of a man who discovered a precious pearl and desired it so much, he sold all his possessions to purchase it. That behavior has all the earmarks of love. The best amongst humans will give all they are and all they possess for love like the man who gave his all for one pearl. Love and Pearls are rare, beautiful, and precious.
Oscar Crawford Media and the Lady in the Spotlight bring you the 12 Pearls of Christmas 2013. Rosanna Tavares, Pearl of Brazil is Pearl Number One is a journalist and radio talk show host. She works at Radio Parreao FM 92.1, Costa do Mar Hotel and NSBT. She is happening and happiest when on the beach with family and friends. Rosanna is that woman walking on the beach that causes people to stumble into each other, fall down laughing at themselves while never taking their eyes off her stroll. Rosanna's first Lady in the Spotlight Appearance was Where Woman Meets Beauty on YouTube.
Follow Rosanna on Facebook. Subscribe to her YouTube Channel. Anybody want to go to Brazil for Christmas. Feliz Natal Perola do Brazill Rosanna Tavares. Pearl Number Two is Coming.
Beth (Miz B) Martin is the featured LADY for the November Edition of the Lady in the Spotlight. This world traveling living life in the fast lane married to an Air Force Pilot woman, wife, mother and creative entrepreneurmodels excellence in her personal and professional development. Prepare to be inspired. This is Miz B.
Occupation: Creative Director {Studio Capture photo studio} / Model
& Creator {Miz B Havin’ Models} / Dreammaker {Miz B Havin’ Productions - image consulting & promotion}
Goal Occupation: More of the same! (and whatever else lights my fire
along the way!)
City, State, Country Currently Living In: San Antonio, TX, USA
Birthday, No Year; September 12
Birthplace; Billings, MT, USA
Marital Status/Children: Married (21+ years) to an Air Force
pilot {great life living all over the world!} , 2 wonderful boys (16 & 13)
Car/s: Audi A4
Currently Working On: Expanding my photo studio, growing my erotic photography
blog, building my modelling team, planning for a calendar and my first art
book!
Birth Order: Firstborn
Favorite Number: 1
Favorite Quote: Que sera, sera! ( and yes, I hear Doris Day
singing in my head when I take deep breaths!)
The Last Good Movie I Saw: Les Miserables
The Last Good Book I Read: The Great Gatsby (had to re-read
it after seeing the new movie!)
Favorite Singer: Joss Stone
Favorite Song/s: Live by Jennifer Marks, Smile by Uncle
Kracker, & Tell Me What We’re Gonna Do Now by Joss Stone & Common
Favorite Actress or Actor: Denzel Washington
The Most Beautiful Person In The World: My mother
The Most Attractive Person In The World: The next
interesting one I meet!
My Favorite Childhood Memory: Playing cards with my
grandparents
My Favorite Childhood Friend: My little sister
My Nickname Was/Is: Miz B
I Want To Teach My Children: Self-respect, pursuit of
passions, and to choose wisely the people with whom they surround themselves.
A Really Big Evening To Me Is: One where my art touches
people and they share their passions in return!
The One Thing I Cannot Stand Is: Bigotry
I Knew I Was Grown Up When: I had children and life came
into focus.
I Stay Home To Watch: the ball drop on New Year’s Eve with
my family
The One Thing Everybody Has Done But Me Is: Confused my
heart & soul with my public “brand”
My All Time Favorite Story Is: Bridges of Madison County
My Favorite Pig Out Food Is: chocolate chip cookies
My Prized Possession Is: my sanity
If I Could Look Like Anybody Besides Myself, I'd Look Like:
Beyonce
I'd Give Anything To Meet: the next creative partner for my
next step forward
My Fantasy Is: to expand an empire of creativity, giving a
safe place for artists and expression
The Worst Advice An Adult Ever Gave Me Was: be realistic
I Am Better Than Anyone When It Comes To: seeing the
potential in people, even when they don’t - I can pick a winner!
If I Could Change One Thing About Myself, I Would: never
need to sleep
People Who Knew Me In School Thought I Was: a mousy smart
girl
My Most Irrational Act Was When I: decided to be ME for a
living - best decision I ever made!
The Best Time Of My Life Was/Is: always ahead of me!
The Worst Time Of My Life Was/Is: before I knew who I was
and loved being me
Behind My Back, My Friends Say: she’s crazy - but in a good
way!
If I Have Learned One Thing In Life, It's: you have to
follow your heart
My Most Humbling Experience Was/Is: being a parent
Three Words That Best Describe Me Are: loyal, driven,
passionate
What are your hopes for friends, family and people of the
Earth for
2013? love and peace
If you could share any message with the world, what would
you say? Your
passion is your birthright ... living it is a sacred
responsibility!
Tell us about the symbol that best represents you and your
life: a circle - no
beginning, no end, countless points along the way
Make any additional final comment you wish. Synergy with
kindred spirits
makes us all better ... connect, connect, connect! :-)
Add links for people to access you, online social network or
your services.
www.facebook.com/mizbhavin
www.studiocaptureonline.com - my photo studio
www.shadowsexposed.com - my erotic photography blog
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