The Women of Substance Int’l just concluded their annual conference this past weekend – August 30 -31.
According to the convener, Pastor Bimpe Ishola, who is also a certified Life Coach, the ministry has attained a higher level of visibility, spread and impact based on their experiences before, during and after the conference.

First, the Lord said this annual event will no longer be a conference, rather it is to be called a convention. So we just concluded our 1st Annual Convention!

The caliber of speakers, the depth of their messages, the impartation, testimonies and experiences of participants, both online and on site are testaments to the fact that truly God’s Kingdom is here among us and that indeed we are in the days of His power!

Click here to replay of all the messages and learn more information about the WOS Convention

That being established, it shouldn’t be too hard to believe that God blessed us with supernatural powers to rule, reign and dominate everything that He’s created. Our ability to assign names is only the beginning of the superpowers God has given us.

“Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”“
Genesis 1:28 NKJV

In my reckoning based on the scripture, our God-given creative prowess can influence natural forces – from the moon, stars, and fire to storms, wind, and the earth itself.

The Bible recounts instances where individuals exercised extraordinary authority over nature. For instance, Joshua, in Joshua 10:12-14 (NKJV), commanded the sun and moon to stand still, showcasing the potential influence of humanity over celestial bodies.

“Then Joshua spoke to the Lord in the day when the Lord delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel: “Sun, stand still over Gibeon; And Moon, in the Valley of Aijalon.” So the sun stood still, And the moon stopped, Till the people had revenge Upon their enemies. Is this not written in the Book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and did not hasten to go down for about a whole day. And there has been no day like that, before it or after it, that the Lord heeded the voice of a man; for the Lord fought for Israel.”
[Joshua 10:12-14 NKJV]

Similarly, Moses, in Numbers 16:28-34 (NKJV), demonstrated divine authority as the earth opened to swallow dissenters. These narratives illustrate the underutilized supernatural abilities within humanity.

“And Moses said: ‘By this you shall know that the Lord has sent me to do all these works, for I have not done them of my own will. If these men die naturally like all men, or if they are visited by the common fate of all men, then the Lord has not sent me. But if the Lord creates a new thing, and the earth opens its mouth and swallows them up with all that belongs to them, and they go down alive into the pit, then you will understand that these men have rejected the Lord.’ Now it came to pass, as he finished speaking all these words, that the ground split apart under them, and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them up, with their households and all the men with Korah, with all their goods. So they and all those with them went down alive into the pit; the earth closed over them, and they perished from among the assembly. Then all Israel who were around them fled at their cry, for they said, ‘Lest the earth swallow us up also!’”
Numbers 16:28-34 NKJV 

Over my many years as a pastor, I’ve noticed a significant undervaluation of our supernatural abilities among us humans, particularly believers! We’re either ignorant, timid, or careless when it comes to the inherent principles of power God has bestowed on us. Interestingly, the secular world not only seems to comprehend these principles at some level, but actively applies them, yielding positive results.

In scripture, the profound statement that “life and death are in the power of the tongue” is equivalent to the popular term, “affirmation.” When believers talk about the “power of the Holy Spirit,” the rest of the world calls it, “positive energy.” Similarly, the omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence of the Trinity is often distilled to the broad concept referred to as “the universe.”

In 2024, will you dare have a new mindset? A mindset that says “I can create my own reality through intentional positive utterances”

Connect Coaching Center stands ready to guide you on this transformative journey. As a faith-based provider of life coaching and training services, we empower individuals to connect with their authentic selves, living impactful lives within their communities. Our programs, rooted in Biblical principles, offer practical tools customized for your personal development.

To delve deeper, sign up for our upcoming free webinar EmpowerHER: Unleashing the Power of Female Self-Awareness on February 17, 2024,or explore our diverse coaching and training programs at here, or email us at  CoachBimpe@connectcoachingcenter.net.

We all love gifts and to be gifted. However, not everyone loves to give.

People give gifts for various reasons:

1. The joy in giving. 
2. The warm feeling you get as a result of being the person who is able to bless another person. 
3. The reward in giving. When you give you can expect a reward in proportion of your giving ability. ”Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.” – Luke 6:38 NLT
4. Some people give out of the generosity of their heart, not expecting any reward. 
5. Gifts open the door to lots of opportunities. Your gifts can connect you to your destiny helpers. ”Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people!“ Proverbs 18:16 NLT

Whatever your motive whenever you give, ensure you give in proportion to your faith. Do not give out of compulsion. More importantly, imitate the Giver of the best gift ever. God gave Jesus to the world out of love. 

”For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.“
John 3:16 NIV

”When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners.“
Romans 5:6

The Yuletide or Christmas season serves as a reminder that God bestowed the world’s greatest gift ever: Jesus. However, it is essential for this gift to be willingly received.

”But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.“
John 1:12 NLT

Christmas reminds us that there’s hope. This is so powerfully needed in the world we are in right now. Crime, moral decadence, corruption, self will and what is now referred to as “alternative truths” are dangerously prevalent. God offered hope to humanity through Christ Jesus. 

”I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”“
John 16:33 NLT

As we eat, drink and merry with family members and friends, will you take a moment to ask yourself “Should l die at this moment, where will I spend my eternity”? Accepting the Lordship of Christ over your life is a guarantee to spend eternity with Him in peace. 

All of us at Connect Coaching Center wish you a merry Christmas and an amazing 2024.

On December 16, 2021, the Founder of Adebimpe Daniel-Ishola Foundation and her team visited the Leper’s Colony along Ogbomosho/Ilorin Road, in Oyo State, Nigeria. It was an exciting but emotional moment. Read more about it at this link: https://iamawomanofsubstance.org/lepers-colony-update/

Friends and family, kindly join me to actualize a cause that is the focus of my diamond jubilee celebration. . . I am raising funds for the welfare of inmates at Leper Colony situated at Ilorin- Ogbomosho Road, Ogbomosho. Oyo State, Nigeria. West Africa. Your cash donations will be managed by the Board of Trustees of Adebimpe Daniel-Ishola Foundation. You can use Zelle, CashApp ($BimpeIshola) or credit my ACCESS  Bank Account in Nigeria, my home country:

ADEBIMPE Ishola
Access Bank Plc
0027598643

BAPTIST HEALTH SERVICE, BOWEN UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, OGBOMOSO

Background:

Leprosy was a debilitating and disfiguring disease that plagued many people in the early 20th century. In those early years there were no effective drugs to treat the condition. Around 1930 the native administration provided some funds to set up a leprosy treatment centre. Dr Basil Lee Lockett, a missionary doctor secured a piece of land about five miles from Ogbomoso town from the Bale of Ogbomoso (Soun of Ogbomoso) and established Ago Ireti (Camp of Hope). Mrs. Mary Ruth McCormick had earlier established a shelter for patients with leprosy in Iwo. In those early years scientific conclusion was that it was useless attempting to treat any but the very early cases. Initially there was a divergence of opinion between the two pioneers (Dr Lockett and Mrs. McCormick) of care for patients with leprosy as to whether to admit all cases as proposed by Mrs. McCormick or not, based on her experience treating patients with advanced lesions in Iwo. Ultimately, admission was limited to only those with the early disease based on what was considered the best practice at that time. However, in 1947 Dr Goldie was appointed as the Superintendent of the Health Department and he gave special attention to the work with lepers. In order to eliminate the strong stigma associated with the disease, the Leper Colony was renamed Baptist Health Service (BHS). For many years Miss Moon, another missionary, was the main pillar for providing excellent nursing care for the patients. The BHS has been closely related to the main hospital since its inception. The excellent care that the patients received over the years resulted in the healthy ones beginning to farm on the large parcel of land that was acquired, despite their deformities. The disease is no longer as devastating as in the last century as there are effective drugs such that it is far more difficult to contract the disease from those who are adequately treated. Doctors and nurses from BUTH have received additional training with support from Damien Foundation. Reconstructive surgery is still being offered to those with disability so that they can become more productive.

Current Status:

There are 65 adult inmates and 27 children under 18 years of age. Their offspring older than 18 years have left the camp as a matter of policy. The main occupation of the inmates is farming. Despite their deformity they continue to work hard on tilling the ground. Unfortunately. they suffer from the loss of their crops as a result of stealing presumably by able bodied men in the nearby communities. At other times herdsmen have grazed their cattle on their crops which means another loss for them. The principal reason for this is that the expansive land has not been fenced and so intruders can go in and out of the land at will. To fence the land requires a huge amount of money estimated at about ten million Naira (₦10 million) in 2019. Our plan is to begin the fencing starting with the areas that are most prone to invasion/incursion as the Lord provides. The table below shows the current needs of the inmates.

Pictures of Colonists

[The pictures following are graphic and may not be suitable for all readers. Discretion is advised]