Hey, I did it! I am officially Dr. DeeDee Freeman, and I am so excited to be finished with school having earned my doctoral degree in strategic leadership. Listen, this is what faith and a man can do. I never saw this day as a kid or as an adult so to be where I am in life is all about my faith in the Word of God. I grew up feeling dumb and not good enough to be more. So, I’ve always settled for whatever I could do or get. It’s crazy that I didn’t realize most of this until later in my adult life. You can just go through the motions of life and allowing the waves of life to carry you where it wants to take or you can look up and swim wherever you want to go. How I saw myself put limitations on me that God never intended. When you stop seeing yourself through the lenses of others and see yourself through the lens of God, you will go far in life.
Stop seeking validation from people that recreated you into what they said and did to you. Seek the one that created you from the beginning. When I tell you, I did not care if anyone would have celebrated with me when I graduated not even Mike or my kids. I am learning to celebrate myself. Don’t get me wrong I was thrilled to have 99 people to come to my graduation including my parents; so please understand. Sometimes the same people you want to celebrate you will be or have been the same people that will or have put you down who was involved in shaping your perception of yourself.
We all are the product of our environments, so it’s vital that you place yourself in a healthy and nurturing environment. I know you thought it was just when you were a child it shaped you, but no, even your adult interactions and environment is involved in developing you. People wonder why they did some of the stuff they did as an adult when having vowed they would never. Well, what unhealthy environment did you place yourself in that caused you to think differently about yourself? Make this a new day for you my sister. I am excited to see where you go from here.
I shared with our ministry this weekend that I live to be an example of righteousness and faith so others can see possibilities. It is not enough to preach more is possible without demonstrating it. I am not saying everyone needs to go to school, but please know that we all need to show others the fruit from our faith. We use so many excuses about what we can’t do, and I want to dispel the belief that you can’t to the belief that you can. You have the all-knowing, creator God on the inside of you. He has equipped you with His ability to conquer and recover all. Tell yourself “I CAN DO THIS!” I don’t know what your dream is, but you do, so do that which you thought was impossible.
I want to see you at God’s Glamourous Girl’s Conference in August to talk more about this same thing. We have set workshops this year to give you some practical ways to increase your life. We have workshops that will teach you about how to save your money, increase your cash, write a book/movie, build your confidence to go for it, and how to start your business. Invite your friends. Help me spread the word even if you cannot attend. I love you, my sister.
Dr. DeeDee Freeman
Congratulations Delores Freeman, PhD.
Continue to inspire us all. I graduate Saturday May 18 with my bachelors. I will continue on to pursue my masters as well. Thank you for doing you for me!
Congratulations Dr. Dee Dee!!! I have followed you for many years and Love the energy and drive that God has placed within you. I needed to see this this morning. For so long I have allowed the enemy to make me feel like I could not accomplish my dreams He has placed inside of me. Now I see myself as God see me. I Love to be creative and bring beauty in event planning. God is now opening doors for me and I Love Him for it. Thank you for being an Amazing, Fabulous woman of God and an example for us All. I am a little old school in saying you ROCK!!!!
Dr. Dee Dee,
Words can not begin to express how HAPPY I am just for you!!! YES, YOU DID IT…Praise God!!!
As I was reading your blog this afternoon, I felt as if I was going to cry. Why? Because your story sounds so much like my story. I am so excited for you Dr. Dee Dee. I understand the struggle, determination, and the VICTORY in CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD!!!
I love you as well my SISTER. You just continue in the LORD and IN THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT AS WELL!!!
Congratulations! I am so proud of you! You are an amazing example to us all! Love You!
Dr.Dee Dee Congratulations 🎉 You Did it !!! I hope to finish school also at the age of 49 where do I begin I use to say…Now I’m saying Yes You got this! You are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for being such a women in Christ that I can look up to and see my Lord and savior shine all in you …. Congratulations again 😇
Dr.DeeDee
You truly are an amazing example of righteous living, beauty and faith. I honor you. Congratulations, Dr. Dee Dee!! Thank you for loving and leading us♡♡
+ Congratulations Doc! Thank you for this timely word. I’ve been having strong impressions on there’s more for me to discover in life and this article confirmed it. No limits, no boundaries, no excuses, and no filters. 💛
Congratulations Delores Freeman, PhD. Thank you for continuing to inspire me us. I graduate Saturday, May 18 with my bachelor’s degree in communications. Thank you for doing you for me!
Congratulations!!! You did it, so Happy for you.
Thank you for being the example! God’s glorious creation!
Congratulations Dr. DeeDee you truly rock and an amazing inspiration to the kingdom. As a woman who has felt some of the same thing’s you’ve mention, I can do the impossible by having Faith in my creator.
Again congrats.
So Proud Dr.Dee Dee watched and continue to for a long time ,I’ve been inspired to move forward. GOD Bless
Congratulations Dr. Dee Dee – I’m super proud of all of your accomplishments. You have inspired me to go back to college. Love you.
So proud of you glad here from you i am tried i been thought a lot my body trief mine noone in family feel my pain i tried reach out in no one lost my son in hpuse i in proble after problem bill so highplease PRAY for me Please
Congratulations and may God continue to bless you beyond😘
WOW! I remember when you first returned to school; Congratulations and thank you for sharing. It’s never too late to start where we are.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Thank you for your example, honesty, openness & encouragement. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!!!! Those 3 bars of accomplishments look great on you!!!!!!!
Congratulations Dr. DeeDee! God bless you more, I knew you could. Greater Greater!
Awesome accomplishment Dr. DeeDee, living out your abundant life!! Peace and many more blessings to you as you continue to model your faith walk in public!
Congratulations Dr. Deedee! I’m still rejoicing with you on this major accomplishment!! You’re such a positive light in the body of Christ!! I love everything that you stand for!
To God be all the glory for this great thing (earning your Doctorate!) HE has done through you!!
Congratulations! Dr. Deedee may you do the things in your life time with good health, prosperity,& Joy, Peace Of Mind. Love You!Be Blessed!♥️♥️♥️
Congratulations Dr. Dee Dee! You did it!!!!! You are an amazing WOG and example setter.
Congratulations! You are truly example to all. We can do all things thru Christ who strengthens us.
Love you much!
Congrats! Dr. Dee Dee may God continue to bless you in every area of your life. I’m so proud of you. You inspire me to keep going.
Go Forth Amazing You! Today is Your Day!
LaKia Griffin
Congratulations Dr.DeeDee on your success. I am very proud of you. I Bless God for the many things He has Blessed in your life. Keep striving Dear Heart there is alot more God has instore for you and your lovely family. I Pray to see you at GGG this year. I love you my sister.
Congratulations!!Dr DeeDee…thanks for being that inspiration of knowing you can do all things through Christ. Love you
Congrats DR. Deedee!!!
Thank you so much for your inspiration. If I didn’t know it then, I know it now. Anything is possible for those who trust and believe in God. Congratulations, Dr. Dee Dee Freeman.
Dear Dr. Dee Dee,
CONGRATULATIONS! I’m very happy for you and proud of your accomplishment!
Love you,
Gwen
#StrayerUClassof2017
Congratulations Dr. Dee Dee, Your Faith is so big and you are a role model to me!!! I know I can be, do and have what the Lord promised me! Thank You for enhancing my faith in the LORD!🤗😘
You have been the epitome of a virtuous woman. I have learned so much from you! Thank you for being transparent with us. My life is better because of you!
Congratulations Dr. Freeman!!!!
Congratulations again Dr Dee! It was a pleasure and honor to be one of the 99 in attendance. It was so exciting and most of all an awe inspiring event to behold! I’m expecting great things. In Jesus Name.
Congratulations Dr. DeeDee! I’m so very happy to be a part of your celebration. You have always been and still is an awesome example and leader (spiritual & natural). Blessings! Ma Carrie
Thank you Dr. Dee Dee🎓 for being a living example of pure inspiration. I too have set myself to be a lifelong learner. I am currently finishing my last year of my National Board component this June. I have watched how you stayed focused during the time when Apostle Mike was in the hospital. My oldest daughter was diagnosed with cancer the same year I committed to this program, but I refused to use that be my excuse for quitting. Instead I used those times as you did to focus on the promise, and not the process. I used the times I was in the hospital to study the word and my work for class as well. I am happy to say that my daughter is living cancer free as of 2017.🙏🙏🙏. To God be the Glory for the Awesome things he has done!!!
Yessssssss!!!
Congratulations Dr. Dee Dee. This is very encouraging for me. All things are possible to them who believe. Blessings!
Love you!
Congratulations, Dr. Dee Dee!!
Congratulations Dr. Dee Dee! I saw you at the commencement. I graduated from the same university with a MA in Human Services Counseling. Everything you said in your blog reminded me of the same things that I went through. I did not learn the lesson until later on in my life. I decided to go back to school to get my Masters at the age of 67 and I am not going to stop. God is truly with me through this journey and I know I will be okay. “For Such A Time As This.”
Thank you for continuing to lift us up. Blessings!!!!!
Hello Joyce
I too commend you. Outstanding!
Barbara Ann.
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NO STOPPING YOU NOW!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Dr. Dee Dee Congratulations to you!!! You are so inspiring, I needed to hear this!! Awesome news!! With God, All Things Are Possible!
Congratulations!!! Thank you for being an inspiration to us all.
God bless! 💕
Congratulations Dr. Dee Dee! Thank you for encouragement and transparency that you provide to us.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
Dr. Freeman
Your testimony is one to be cherished You walk in Strategic Alignment with the Word of God.
Congratulations,
Barbara Ann
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Congratulations to you Dr. Dee Dee! You are such an inspiration. I am 55 and pursuing my Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies.
I am looking forward to completing the milestone.
Blessings to you!
Congratulations Dr. DeeDee, you’re such an inspiration in my life. I’m in the process of going to school. I’m going to keep telling myself. I CAN DO THIS!!
Congratulations Dr. DeeDee!! To God be the glory!! ❤️
I’ve always felt the same way you have encourage me to step out & start my cooking business I have been cooking for people & there business for years & never thought I was smart enough to have my own thank you Dee Dee for encouraging me
Congratulations!! You are so amazing and I am so blessed by your ministry and your drive to never quit. You are such an inspiration to me. Blessings
Well done Dr Dee Dee! Your life is in 💎’s; to God be the glory for living your faith out loud! I truly praise God for your faith out loud. May God continue to prosper all that you rest your hands upon! I love the family, you all are the epitome of love! It’s a testimony to see your baby boy Joshua step up and assume his role in ministry! Thank you for always loving outside of the pulpit!
Congratulations, Dr. DeeDee!
Your Blog today encouraged me to follow my dreams. I have been fighting with going to back to College, and finishing my degree. Fear has had me locked up, and not wanting to step out on faith and go back to school. Thank you for being transparent to the kingdom of God.
YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!
Congratulations Dr. Dee Dee! Indeed a role model for others to emulate… thanks so much for staying the course to achieve this enormous milestone! By watching your life and surrounding myself with strategist thinkers and attending women’s conferences (particularly GGG), I increased in faith, self-confidence and graduated last Saturday with my MA, Human Service Counseling from Liberty of which I learned about (the school) by attending GGG 2012. Thank you for taking me along and demonstrating what faith for daily living looks like. A real BOSS! Blessings & Shalom! 😘🎈🎊❤️🎉🎉
If you need a talented case manager (Dee’s House), I got you… from the Christian Worldview
THAT’S AWESOME! CONGRATULATIONS! I GOT MY MA FROM LIBERTY IN THE SAME THING.
Congratulations Dr. Dee Dee that’s is awesome… You truly are amazing and an inspiration to me.
Congratulations Dr DeeDee!!! You are such an encouragement to the body of Christ!
Congratulations. Thanks for your inspiration.
Congratulations Dr. DeeDee!
You are such a blessing to so many!
Hello Dr DeeDee, what a awesome word. I need it every word of it. I thank God for you being the woman of God that you are. Always caring about the women at SOFCC and around the world.
Congratulations on achieving your PhD. I love you much
Congratulations Doctor Deedee, a true woman of God to emulate to watch to see your faith grow to listen to the word of God from you that God has placevin you.You are a vessel to show others how to walk as a woman of God. Thanks so much.
Congratulations Dr Dee Dee!!! What a great accomplishment!! You are always such an inspiration to me. I appreciate your transparency at every step that you have taken. I have hung on to your coat tails at every turn and I share your joy. I’m making some faith moves to better myself as well. I appreciate you so much for encouraging men and women to keep living, increasing, and doing great things. Thank you. Love you so much!!
Congratulations Dr. Dee Dee Freeman? Thank you for your inspiration and insight. It is such an inspiration to know that you don’t keep this God like experience to yourself, but are willing to share with others so that they too can live and lead the lives that God has purposed for them. You are selfless in your living and experiences. Thanks for keeping it REAL! God blessings in all future endeavors and ministry. Your Sister in Christ!
THANK YOU MAKITA, OUR LIVES ARE NOT FOR OURSELVES
Congratulations Dr. Dee Dee!
God is definitely taking you to higher heights and Deeper depths.
You are truly a inspiration.
Congratulations Dr. Freeman!!!! Isn’t it just like you to open this forum up for us to share in your excitement!!!! Thank you! I appreciate the opportunity to add my personal congrats to you my dear sister. You are so thoughtful, and I am looking forward to hugging your neck soon.
Peace and Love
GGG here we come!!!!!
P.S. I am currently writing my chapters 1-3 for my doctoral proposal defense. You did it; I can do it too!!!
THAT”S AWESOME!!!!
Congratulations Dr. Dee Dee, you are a great example. Love You ❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations Dr. DeeDee!! This message has further encouraged me to keep moving forward, and stop dragging my feet with my Ph.D. I have been working on it since 2015, working on my dissertation for about one year now. This message has given me the fuel that I need for the boost to get it done! …and yes, you are so right about being mindful of who is in your circle; the influences. They can either be that fuel to boost you forward, or they can drain you. Self-validation is so powerful! Thank you!
COME ON YOU ARE CLOSE!!!
You have been an inspiration to me even before I became a partner at SOFCC. I’m grateful to have you as a Positive example. “My SHERO” Congratulations!
Congratulations! Dr. Dee Dee..tell that old self “ look at me know” ! Dumb where ?!?!?!?!?
Congratulations Dr. Freeman.❤️
What faith and a man can do. You continue to set an example and raise the bar high. If you did it, I can do it to. Thanks for continuing to evolve and sharing your journey with us.
YES YOU CAN
Dr. D I’m so proud of you. You have given me hope to press on towards the mark🦋. Thank you
CONGRATS Dr. Dee Dee Freeman!😁☝️
Dr. D. Freeman—-WOW just the sound of that being typed onto my keyboard makes me smile from ear to ear with JOY! Congratulations!!!!!
Congratulations
Dr.Dee Dee! I’m so proud of you my sister and thank you for being a role model for me.I can truly say my life is the better because of your example and commitment. You are the real deal and this is why I love you and follow you. Blessings to you and Dr. Mike! Love you guys…
Congratulations Dr. Dee Dee.
Thank you for being an archetype of righteousness and faith in preaching and living the gospel of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, the Anointed One and His Anointing. In these last days, you and Apostle Mike have been given to us, the body of Christ, as valuable, precious, and tangible gifts declaring in your life, “And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.” I Corinthians 2:4,5 (KJV). We praise God for your faith has strengthen us the more with resilience and righteous fruit to prove it. You and Apostle Mike continue to expand our capacity to be all that our creator God has called us to be and to do in this earth realm. In agreement living by faith with the “all-knowing, creator God on the inside of us” we shall conquer and recover all as an exceeding great army. We continue to yield and surrender our lives to be led by the Holy Spirit. We decree and declare: our dreams and possibilities has become our reality. Again, thank you. We love and appreciate your life. To God Be All the Glory.
Blessings perpetually,
3 John 2
Congratulations Dr. Dee Dee you are truly an inspiration!!! Love you
Congratulations Dr. Dee Dee! To God be the Glory. You have been an inspiration to me because you stood firm on your faith and accomplished that thing which God said you could do. Being involved in your ministry has helped me stand firmer on my faith and move forward in the things God has called me to do. Thank You and Be Blessed!
Dr. DeeDee Freeman, We’re Godly proud of your journey and extremely excited about your next.
Congratulations 🎉❣️👏
Congratulations Dr. Dee Dee!!! Such an inspiration you are to women of faith!! HE is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think according to the power that worketh in us!!! God Bless You!!
Congrats 🎊🎉 What a Great example of Leadership. What I love ♥️ so much about your spirit You generally what us Ladies to Win🙋🏾♀️ I salute you today📯DR.DEEDEE FREEMAN 👩🏾🎓📜
Congratulations! Thanks for showing others that with will and focusing you can finish a dream that’s been stagnant.
Congratulations, you did it! So happy for you. Thank you for the words of encouragement. Our Go is awesome. Trusting and believing God helps you believe in your self. Won’t he do it! 🙌🏽😇❤️
Yess, that was AWESOME!! No more self imposed limitations!
Thank you Dr. DeeDee for the invite. It was a Honor to be at your Graduation🎓. You are an Amazing, Awesome example and Women of God! Congratulations🎊!!!!!
Love you, Maddie
Congratulations Dr. Freeman! Awesome!! Thank you for sharing with us. Your words have brought encouragement to us. Be blessed
Thank you for being the example DR.DeeDee!
My heart is so full of love! I’m so excited with you! Thank you for your Godly Example & your inspiration!
Turning 51 last year.. the enemy wanted to whisper “it’s too late” I yelled back! It’s certainly is not! Thank you for showing me the very thing I stand on! Take that devil🙌🙌🏽🙌🏼🙌🏽🙌🏾🙌🏿….. 💪💪💪💪💪💪
YES TAKE THAT💪🏽💪🏽
This is truly encouraging me to keep going, thank you. Now that I’ve finished my doctoral in theology, my Christian Counseling credentials, my first book, Don’t Resign: A woman’s Right In A Man’s World while studying for the Bar exam with no man support and only by God’s grace alone that I’m walking in, I can keep going. I’m writing my sequel, I Didn’t Resign and weight loss journal, Why Weight? while sorting through nonprofit paperwork for God’s Serving Our Communities One Woman At A Time (SOCOWAAT) organization, while working prep and continuing to let the Lord build our relationship through Spirit of Truth. God is Awesome!!!! I’m so amazed at what God is doing in the midst and the hearts of women all over the world.
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU TOO!!!
We win! That is all!!
Congratulations!! Thank you Dr DeeDee You are a great inspiration!!!!
Congratulations,
Dr. DeeDee on your accomplishments!!!! You Did It!!
God bless you Doctor DeeDee. You are saying what I really needed to hear today. Thank you for being an example of Faith. You deserve the title you hold.
What a living example you truly are to us all. Whenever I think of you I think of the scripture “Hebrews 6:12 it reads but follow of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. So many promises I’ve witness you bring to pass with your faith. I don’t care what anyone says I am your number 1 fan, A beacon of hope to us all to keep our eyes and faith on Jesus! You’re right doing life with him truly is the best thing ever! Love you Pastor!