Kelli. in real life

The Generation That Will Seek His Face

I have a heart for the young people of today.
High schoolers; late teens, early 2O's...thats my heart.
As difficult as some of them may be to reach, I find much pleasure and literal joy in seeing them come to know Christ as their Savior, father, and ultimate confidant.

Friday night, I heard a speaker preach about the enemy of our souls. I watched as hundreds of young people listened to the knowledge she shared. And although it was quite in depth, it was enthralling and kept their attention. Tears streamed down my eyes as she shared a truth that anyone who knows me well will tell you I have said for years.

"We have not learned how to live victorious in Christ, because we don't know enough about our enemy".

Somewhere around 2000, I felt led to start searching the scriptures about "warfare". The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds...for we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.....(2 Cor 10:4, Ephesians 6:12)....passages of scripture I would read over and over and over again. At the time I was a worship leader/minister of music for a church of about 300 regular members; primarily young singles and families around the age of 25-30. I took hold to these scritpures and when preparing for worship, I realized I was in battle as well as a time of worship. But even more than that, a burning to see young people "saved" was birthed in me. I began to realize that this is a generation who has the ability to usher in a revival we have not yet experienced. They are bold. relentless. inquisitive, unbelievably gifted. and sadly alot of them are CONFUSED.

I'm only 30 years old myself, and I consider that to be young. But I've been some places. Seen some things.
Made some silly decisions in high school and college. Didn't take full advantage of privileges given to me that would've advanced my life farther than it is now.

I see this generation, and I want to help. I want to be that voice crying out in the "wilderness" of peer pressure, false religion, suicide, perversion, rebellion, etc. That voice that doesn't "preach" Jesus, but lives him.
I long to usher in a wind of God's presence that brings more peace and love than some young people have ever felt and in turn give their lives to Christ. I want to be used by God.

Friday, I saw young people run to the altar for deliverance and salvation. The Word "pricked" their hearts, and made it soft and ready for change. I've seen it before, and I doubt I'll ever get tired of seeing it.

This is the generation that will seek HIS face........

This is me in real life.....KELLI

I live in "Limbo" Michigan

Hi there.
Im Kelli. in real life
I live with my husband and toddler son in "Limbo" Michigan.
Where's "limbo" you ask?
Somewhere between here and there....a and z....was and will be.
We've lived here for about 2 years now.
We've learned a lot of lessons while living here. Thought we knew God pretty well 2 years ago. But now; we know Him in a whole new way. We've been through 2 unexpected layoffs, sickness, financial issues, and a miscarriage. Through all this, we've learned to depend on God completely.

See, the problem is, we've outgrown "limbo".
Although we love our church and our friends dearly, we know this isn't the "last stop" for us. We were created with many talents and passions. I'm a worship leader and youth mentor at heart, and my husband is a minstrel/musician and tekkie to the bone. We knew even before we married that God had called us to a life of ministry involving our local church, and even the christian music scene. We've got this burning desire to lead the young people of today into a better understanding of God and His presence through music ministry and mentorship. Every day we're in "limbo", we feel like we're losing a bit ourselves.

Stagnant.

Bored.

in "limbo".

Our prayer is that the same God who gave us these gifts will make a way for us to leave "limbo" and move to "Destiny", USA. We dream of "Destiny". Never been there, but we've seen pictures, glimpses, and heard stories from others who live there.

If you've got a minute please pray with us.

We'll be sure to let you know when our address changes.

Bold! Right! Life!

This is Ms. Kierra Kiki Sheard.
She's a recording artist in the gospel music industry.
She's the daughter of legendary gospel artist Karen Clark Sheard of the famed Clark Sisters.
She's got a voice that can calm an anxious soul and and send a waiting crowd into a frenzy.
But most importantly, she's in love with God, and his hand in on her life.

This week Kiki is embarking on a new era of her ministry. She started a movement called BOLD! RIGHT! LIFE! designed to empower the youth of today to boldly live a life that is right in the eyes of Christ. Already, many young people's lives have been changed through her willingness to be transparent about her own struggles, but consistent in her progress to be more like Christ.

If you're in the Detroit area, swing by Greater Emmanuel Institutional COGIC August 6-9. Such speakers and artists include Tye Tribbett, Prophetess Kim Daniels, Bethany Dillon, and many more!
Visit myspace.com/boldrightlife for more information.

Wherever you are, visit itunes and check out my "lil sisters" music. She's definitely a light for this generation.

This is me in real life, Kelli