You Are Invited

Dear Friend,

Have you asked yourself these questions?

"Who am I?"

"What do others think of me?"

"What am I supposed to be doing?"

"Am I wasting my time?"

Join Min. Nicole Cleveland & Elder Lisa Bynum as they tackle those questions on Saturday June 28th at the Springhill Suites Marriott in Norfolk, Virginia.

As women ,we go through so much and still are able to take care of our family, homes, work, communities and churches. We carry that "heavy" load without anyone knowing how "heavy" the load really is.....

We grin and smile but inside we are crying...slowing dying...screaming for help

Join us for a morning of " transparency". Tackling issues of abandonment, molestation, physical, mental & sexual abuse...

Can we be real? No judging allowed!

For more information visit www.CrownOfLifeMinistries.net or call 757-576- 2279.

Hope to see you there!

Blessings,

Nicole



Your Wife and Kids Miss You

We can't believe it's been over four years since you were snatched from our lives.

What happened?

The doctor diagnosed you with a heart condition. He said you had five more years. You were gone in just 12 months.

Click here to finish the story.



Love Letters

Love Bug,

I don't even know how to begin expressing to you everything that you mean to me.

You are my best friend.
You truly are my best friend. At the end of the day, I look forward to sharing with you the little things that anyone else would find meaningless, but you listen to with such rapture, like it si the most important thing in the world. I love giggling with you over something someone says, or does. With one look, I know that you are thinking the same thing I am, without words ever having to be expressed.

Finish the letter here.



Books, Music, Movies and so much more...

Is your marriage in jeopardy or have you fallen out of love with your spouse? Maybe it seems that your spouse does not do the same things he/she did as when you dated. Do any of these scenarios sound familiar?

Finish our book review here.






Sistah's Embracing the Elevation











Living Life to the Fullest Conference





Readers Comments

Dear Nicole,

I love your magazine. Tawana's story was very uplifting. She is a tower of strength. She made me realize the little things we complain about are just stupid. Thanks for sharing her story.

- A Very Faithful Reader



Nicole on the move!







June 28 - Living Life to the Fullest Conference

July 26 - Hampton 2nd Annual Celebration of the African American Family



Save The Date!

June 28 - TCE Networking Event

June 28 - Living Life to the Fullest

July 6 - Dedicatory Service

July 26 - Hampton African American Family Reunion

Aug 29-30 - Sistah's Embracing the Elevation

Nov 21-23 - Weekend to Remember



Summer Clearance Special

Sheryl Brady, Hulk Hogan, Juanita Bynum & Kirk Franklin

Dear Friend,

What do these people have in common?

It's MySpace!!

There are so many good people who have good intentions for their MySpace profiles.

At first I was against MySpace; I thought it was the devil. But I have been delivered and now understand that it's just like a gun - it's not the gun that's dangerous, it's the people using it that make it dangerous.

A few months ago I conducted an awesome interview with Social Network Diva and Publicity Guru Pam Perry of Ministry Marketing Solutions.

Pam shared how she uses My Space as a witnessing tool and shared the powerful connections she has made through this unique resource.

So after much consideration, Breathe Again Magazine is now on MySpace too! So hit me up and holla atcha girl...(okay, I am so NOT hip.)

Listen to my interview with Pam Perry here.

Check us out on MySpace here.

Happy Clicking.

Blessings,

Nicole



Should I leave my church?

Dear Pastor Vicki,

I have been at my local church for a few years now and am not being used in the capacity I should be. God has blessed me with many gifts and talents but if I am not allowed to exercise them what good are they? Should I go where I know I will be used or stay and just wait?

Please help.

- A Confused Sister.

Click here for the answer.



Risks vs. Rewards: Quitting Your Day Job to Become an Entrepreneur

Do you dread going to work? Feel like you were made to something else with your life other than working for "the man?" Or is your hobby starting to pay you more than your day job?

Click here to find out what to do.



On Sale Now!

Breathe Again Magazine is offering a summer clearance sale for all classified ads.

These classifieds will be promoted on our homepage, newsletters and blogs.

We are pleased to begin offering this service as we are attracting more and more visitors to our site on a daily basis. And... in our new issue, your ad has the opportunity to be seen by many potential clients.

All Classifieds * are just $7 per month (with a 2- month minimum).

Click here for all the details.



Job Alert!

HOUSE CLEANING

$8-10 per hr
Permanent part time days
M-F, no nights or weekends
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Friendly team environment
CALL 757-323-8879



Living Life to the Fullest Conference





Breathe Again on Myspace.com





Nicole's Pick of the Week

* Saturday, June 21st, Tropical Smoothie Cafe is giving away

* FREE Jetty Punch Smoothies to the first 500 customers (at each location) who come in wearing flip flops.

YOU MUST WEAR FLIP FLOPS

* If you'd like to verify this, the website here.



Nicole on the move!



June 28 - Living Life to the Fullest Conference

July 26 - Hampton 2nd Annual Celebration of the African American Family



Save The Date!

June 28 - TCE Networking Event

June 28 - Living Life to the Fullest

Nov 21-23 - Weekend to Remember

Born Without Arms -- Powerful Interview with Tawana Williams

Dear Friend,

Last month I was humbled to be introduced to my new super hero. I'm not talking about Superman, Spiderman or even Wonder Woman (although I did want to be Wonder Woman growing up).

This super hero is Tawana Williams, author of Unarmed But Dangerous.

You see, Tawana was born without arms. The medical experts told her mother that her daughter would not live, let alone walk; they gave her a death sentence. Forty-four years later Tawana is a mother, grandmother and has turned every "Why?" into a "Why Not?"

During our interview she said, "I am the bomb, what's your excuse?" And she's absolutely right. What is our excuse? Money, people or fear?

After reading or listening to her story, you'll be in an excellent position to evaluate your future complaints and excuses. Click here for the inspirational interview I had the privilege of conducting: My Radio Show Interview with Tawana Williams.

Community

The Lord is blessing this magazine in so many ways. Last month we were honored to be the hosts of the 1st Annual GED Graduation Ceremony in Norfolk, Virginia. Read more about the ceremony here: Ceremony.

Thank You

I want to take this time to just say how much we appreciate you. Thank you for visiting this site and for sharing with others; we are growing at such an enormous rate. Sometimes I sit back and read emails from our readers and get all warm and fuzzy inside. We're driven by this mission:

"Our mission is accomplished when we offer hope and a moment of encouragement, even if it's just to "one woman." - Breathe Again Magazine

And we are doing just that. If it wasn't for you - our wonderful readers - we would not be where we are today.

One reader wrote:

Hey Nicole,

I FINALLY had a chance to check out the magazine online and I LOVED IT!!!!!!! Way to go girlfriend!!! I am sooooo PROUD of you! I really loved the layout! I loved your personal note and I loved reading the stories! God Bless you on this special endeavor with this magazine, keep me posted with new updates and consider me a dedicated reader!

- M.H, Portsmouth VA

We want to hear from you. Send me an email at editor@breatheagainmagazine.com and share your thoughts and/or suggestions. This is YOUR magazine - we want YOU to be involved.

Stay Blessed

Nicole



And the winner is...

Lisa Bynum is our Friendz Network member of the month and the spotlight is on her in our "You Go Girl "section. I am honored to feature Lisa.

Read more about Lisa here.







Lay Down Your Torch and Pick Up Your Cross

There is a story in the 4th chapter of John (5:26) about a Samaritan woman who lived in Samaria and met Jesus while drawing water from a well. It was not by coincidence that He was there. This Samaritan woman had been married five times and was living with another man. Whenever she went to draw water from the well she had to listen to and deal with the other women sneering at her and talking about her.

Finish the story here.



Cover Me! Part II S. W. A. T. (Special Weapons and Tactics) for Your Marriage

In this article I will be speaking to the spouses, (but also to fiancés), not as a license to practice this principle now, but as a warning, because you will need to know, understand, and apply this information in the future. If you use godly wisdom, God will bless your marriage!

Finish the store here.



Budget Before Return

Like daffodils and robins, a tax refund is something I look forward to as a sure sign spring is here. It's a highlight of the season as far as I'm concerned. But before spring shopping fever can get the better of me, I'm always sure to plan out and stick to a reasonable budget. It's a sound strategy for staying financially on track and making the most of any green the government throws my way.

Finish the story here.



Listen to our interview with Tawana Williams

Breathe Again Magazine had the privilege to interview Tawana Williams for BAM! The Radio Show Podcast.

Her story was so powerful we decided to share the interview with not just our radio listeners but our magazine readers as well. She blessed me tremendously as she is the epitomy of strength. Enjoy the interview.

Listen to our show here.



Born Without Arms




Save the date!

June 6 - Never Would Have Made It

June 13 - Marketing Success Conference for Women Entrepreneurs

June 28 - TCE Networking Event

June 28 - Living Life to the Fullest

July 11-13 - Girlfriends Getaway Weekend Retreat

Nov 21-23 - Weekend to Remember



Nicole on the Move!

June 28 - Crown of Life Ministries - Virginia Beach VA

July 26 - 2nd Annual Celebration of the African American Family - Hampton, VA


Would you like to have Nicole speak at your next event?

Contact admin@breatheagain.org for more info.

Thank you from Breathe Again Magazine

Dear Friend,

What an absolute honor it was to be part of something so life transforming as the "1st Annual GED Graduation Ceremony". History was made on May 15, 2008 and seeds were sown in the lives of our wonderful and deserving graduates.

From the caps and gowns right up through the ceremonial march, it was truly a night to remember. Our graduates and guests weren't quite sure what to expect when they walked in the room. One GED instructor walked in and said, "Wow! This is beautiful. We applaud you for celebrating these graduates that would otherwise not be celebrated in a public setting."

Read the full story here.



Thank You from Breathe Again Magazine!








Thank you for sowing seeds!

We wish you a great day!

Sincerely,

Nicole Cleveland
Breathe Again



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