I heard a pastor say recently that people should be better for having known us. I am better for having known and sat under the teaching of Dr.CarolMarie. It is a very rare thing to meet someone whose love for Jesus is so very evident in every aspect of their lives as it is in her life. I have learned some truly life changing truths from her and her teaching.
She has taught me the meaning of true religion or worship is to love and care for the fatherless and the widow.. Through her teaching and mentorship I am learning how to care for and empower widows by giving them a new sense of purpose when they may be feeling left and abandoned.
That God has not left them behind, but has a very important task for them to do.
I have been strengthened in my prayer life by learning to not pray the problem but to only pray for the answer, to be more effective in welding the sword of the spirit. I have learned to agree with God and the will of heaven for my life and to ask the Lord to show me how to cooperate with Him so that it may come to pass.
This has been very impactful in my life.
I could go on and on with how my life and relationships have changed due to the truths of God's word that I have been taught. So yes, I am better off for having known her.
Much love and gratitude.
Sonya Miller
(Sonya is an amazing speaker with an outstanding testimony of God's redemption!)
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Dr. Carol Marie has been a leader in her local community in Knoxville,Tennessee founding Anna's Gate, where widows received the love and comfort of her undivided attention to their emotional, spiritual and physical needs.
She then carried that love and anointing to other countries, including India and Israel. Herself being a, "Mother of Israel" to many here and abroad.
She is a author and radio personality where she shared the gospel of Jesus Christ to both the saved and unsaved. She is now teaching and training other leaders to fulfill their destiny in the Kingdom of God.
We are privileged and honor to have such a anointed and dedicated leader to advance the Kingdom of God!
Pastor Dona Keener
Great Word of Destiny
Knoxville, Tennessee
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From California:
I had the very good fortune of attending a Sunday Church Service in Big Bear California while visiting my wife's family in August of 2012. In between Worshiping and the Sermon - the Pastor asked CarolMarie Smith to say a few words - as she was visiting her mother who resided in Big Bear Valley.
CarolMarie passionately spoke about her mission to help empower the widows and also to press into the Word that God had special golden key strategies for each one of us. I was one of a couple of hundred attendees that day but I felt that she was speaking directly to me.
As the service concluded - I happened to migrate towards the center aisle and introduced myself to CarolMarie and thanked her for her kind words. She held my hand and said, "honey, I saw several golden keys hovering over your head!"
I thanked her and spilled into the crowd.
Later while eating at one of tables, I leaned over to whisper to my wife - that I felt I needed to seek out CarolMarie and talk with her. At that very instant - there was a tap on my shoulder. I turned to see CarolMarie asking if she could talk with me!
We walked over to a quiet corner - where she laid her hand on my chest and began to prophesy and agree with my assignments. I was holding back crocodile tears = extremely powerful and Spirit filled experience.
At that time - I was just in the initial stages of forming a new company - Branded Research - an international market research company. CarolMarie was very kind to ask me for the name of my business and that she and her intercessors would pray for myself, my family and my new business venture - and agreed with my assignments.
Eight years later, I have a truly thriving international business, with offices in San Diego, Seattle, London, Dubai and New Delhi. The ministry calling and leadership of CarolMarie of prayer for business leaders is a very Divine appointment and a gift.
Furthermore, I have introduced several business leaders to CarolMarie and have witnessed many businessmen that have grown closer in their relationship with our Father God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. I have witnessed business strategies become fruitful with immeasurable results on a global basis.
Blessings, blessings and blessed, I gratefully and humbly share my story with you.
Prayerfully,
John Ackerman
Businessman
Dr.CarolMarie Smith reaches her goal of bringing women into the knowledge of leadership requirements, expectations and conduct.
She takes her materials from life experiences, the bible, academic education, and sitting under other leaders. Dr. CarolMarie possesses the mark of a good leader- she is teachable.
Her passion for encouraging others to rise up and empowering them to do so remains fresh, clear and steadfast after years of being in the field of leadership.
Dr. CarolMarie encourages a community classroom. She sets a tone of respect. Everyone has a chance to ask a question or to be heard when sharing.
I have gained needed and directional understanding under her teaching and guidance. I don’t plan to stop.
Lisa Antone, (Life Coach specializing in emotional healing and narcissistic abuse recovery.)
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This widows training is so much deeper than we realize,I can use these principles with my rehab guys and any area of my life, including my business.
Come on Home to the Smoky Mountains!!!!!
Sue Barker
Principal Broker,ABR .e-pro, AWHD, SFR, CDPE, WCR President 2015, PMN
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I wanted to thank Dr. CarolMarie Smith for pouring her heart, and God’s, into this course!!! I know this is a direct reflection of the Father’s Heart and He is well pleased! I know I am. The power behind the widow, which is mostly untapped, is such a Dunamis part of the gospel! If our weapons are not used, power is not given. GLLOW courses, the Widows Ministry & Leadership Training, and the Prayer and Community Chaplaincy courses have been life changing. The courses invoke the Presence of God into your studies. It’s His Heart.
The anointing is so heavy on these lessons, I always discovered new insights! What God shared with me as we studied the widow of Nain brought tears. The Lord showed me as He looked upon her, He saw His own mother, Mary, and her having to let go of Him, as her eldest child!!! I truly do believe this is why He has so much compassion for the widow and fatherless. It is a reflection of His own earthly experience. Wow!
I encourage every widow to participate in this program. It is the meat of the gospel and so frequently overlooked. I encourage every church to have a widow’s ministry with this as their foundation. It is the widow’s role in the church and should be utilized, not only giving the widow purpose but opening up favor from the Lord to bless the widow and them.
Every lesson brought new revelation to me in who God is and more knowledge of God’s Heart. The information from the guests has truly been insightful and the connections into our community broadens our base of contacts.
I feel so blessed to have been a part of GLLOW’s pioneering season. I am looking forward to watching GLLOW continue to educate and raise-up an army of power-packed widows and leaders, coming together warring for family, friends and the globe. Thanks again, Dr. CarolMarie, for this excellent opportunity to dive deeper into the knowledge of our Redeemer and a future to help the community.
Blessings to all.
Carla Lingerfelt