Over the past 2 nights, I've had blood sugar crashes in my sleep. If not for the Libre 3 sensor on my arm, I likely wouldn't wake up. I thank God for new technology, but it costs me $57.61 every 2 weeks since my insurance won't cover it because I'm Type 2 and not Type 1. I'll be calling my Endocrinologist to discuss the cause of my crashes. Not to self-diagnose, but I believe in my spirit that my A1C has successfully lowered even more since the last blood draw readings (from 8.3 to 7.0 in just 4 months). If this is true, then our previous discussion to wean me off of the Metformin and the Mounjaro will most likely be warranted sooner rather than later.
In the meantime, I'll continue on my journey to reverse my Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, incorporating more of the African Style Cuisine and cooking techniques into my meal preparation.
Thirst Quencher Thursday Word: “Saturate” "Let your spirit be like chia—ready to soak up what nourishes, not what drains. Today, saturate yourself in truth, healing, and hydration. God’s wisdom flows like living water—drink deeply." — From the desk of Pastor B
I hope you'll take 90-seconds to read this all the way to the end.
Testimony Tuesday & Type 2 Truth From the desk of Pastor B
Today, I’m sharing a testimony that brought me to tears. While searching through old emails for something entirely different, the Lord led me to stumble upon my forgotten Master of Divinity thesis from Payne Theological Seminary in Wilberforce, Ohio—written in 2016. I had completely forgotten about it… but God hadn’t.
The title? “Overcoming the Obesity Epidemic: Bringing Awareness to African American Church Leaders and Their Congregations Concerning the Benefits of Adopting Healthy Eating Lifestyles.”
And the thesis statement? “For the spiritual well-being of the church, African American Church leaders have a responsibility to promote the benefits of adopting a healthy eating lifestyle for parishioners.”
Isn’t that something?! Right in line with the journey I’m walking today—reversing my Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, writing my book, and sharing healing recipes and reflections through my "Monday Manna", "Testimony Tuesday & Type 2 Truth" and beyond. Back then, I researched the obesity epidemic in the U.S., focusing on the African American community. I traced the transition from traditional African foods to the survival-based, often unhealthy diets forced upon our ancestors during slavery. I explored the cultural shifts between African family traditions and African American ones—and how food, faith, and wellness intersect in our churches.
And now, years later, the Lord reminded me: The good work He began in me was never lost. It was planted. It is blooming. And it will bless many.
So today, I testify that while I was busy working on the present, God was already preparing my future. My thesis wasn’t just academic—it was prophetic. And now, it’s part of the legacy I’m building for generations to come.
Stay tuned. The healing continues. The story unfolds. And the testimony grows deeper every day.
Felicia Bagneris
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“There’s always risk in resistance.” That dropped in my spirit during revival, and it’s still stirring.
Resisting what keeps us bound—habits, silence, stagnation—is holy risk. It stretches. It exposes. It heals.
Resistance isn’t rebellion—it’s restoration. It’s choosing Living Water over familiar drought.
Today, I’m sipping courage and toasting every soul walking the narrow road. The risk is real. So is the reward. #thirstquencherthursday #pastorbsjourney #foodfaithandtransformation
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From the desk of Pastor B:
Over the past 2 nights, I've had blood sugar crashes in my sleep. If not for the Libre 3 sensor on my arm, I likely wouldn't wake up. I thank God for new technology, but it costs me $57.61 every 2 weeks since my insurance won't cover it because I'm Type 2 and not Type 1. I'll be calling my Endocrinologist to discuss the cause of my crashes. Not to self-diagnose, but I believe in my spirit that my A1C has successfully lowered even more since the last blood draw readings (from 8.3 to 7.0 in just 4 months). If this is true, then our previous discussion to wean me off of the Metformin and the Mounjaro will most likely be warranted sooner rather than later.
In the meantime, I'll continue on my journey to reverse my Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, incorporating more of the African Style Cuisine and cooking techniques into my meal preparation.
Why am I sharing this? To help somebody else who may be on the same journey, or simply someone seeking inspiration to begin the journey. #foodfaithtransformation #pastorbsjourney #libre3 #reversingtype2diabetes #livinghealthy #africanstylecuisine
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Thirst Quencher Thursday Word: “Saturate”
"Let your spirit be like chia—ready to soak up what nourishes, not what drains. Today, saturate yourself in truth, healing, and hydration. God’s wisdom flows like living water—drink deeply."
— From the desk of Pastor B
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I hope you'll take 90-seconds to read this all the way to the end.
Testimony Tuesday & Type 2 Truth
From the desk of Pastor B
Today, I’m sharing a testimony that brought me to tears. While searching through old emails for something entirely different, the Lord led me to stumble upon my forgotten Master of Divinity thesis from Payne Theological Seminary in Wilberforce, Ohio—written in 2016. I had completely forgotten about it… but God hadn’t.
The title?
“Overcoming the Obesity Epidemic: Bringing Awareness to African American Church Leaders and Their Congregations Concerning the Benefits of Adopting Healthy Eating Lifestyles.”
And the thesis statement?
“For the spiritual well-being of the church, African American Church leaders have a responsibility to promote the benefits of adopting a healthy eating lifestyle for parishioners.”
Isn’t that something?! Right in line with the journey I’m walking today—reversing my Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, writing my book, and sharing healing recipes and reflections through my "Monday Manna", "Testimony Tuesday & Type 2 Truth" and beyond.
Back then, I researched the obesity epidemic in the U.S., focusing on the African American community. I traced the transition from traditional African foods to the survival-based, often unhealthy diets forced upon our ancestors during slavery. I explored the cultural shifts between African family traditions and African American ones—and how food, faith, and wellness intersect in our churches.
And now, years later, the Lord reminded me:
The good work He began in me was never lost. It was planted. It is blooming. And it will bless many.
So today, I testify that while I was busy working on the present, God was already preparing my future. My thesis wasn’t just academic—it was prophetic. And now, it’s part of the legacy I’m building for generations to come.
Stay tuned. The healing continues. The story unfolds. And the testimony grows deeper every day.
#TestimonyTuesday #Type2Truth #FaithRootedWellness #HealingThroughHeritage #LegacyInMotion #FromTheDeskOfPastorB
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