There is a flame burning deep within my soul; one so deep that it will not be put out. Where and when this fire started, I can distinctly remember. My story, like many, bares unique qualities that have only drawn me closer to Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. My story, today I share with you...
Hello, My name is Marina Minter. I am one of four siblings; three boys and the only girl. We lost my father in 1979 to cancer, and my middle brother I lost in 1981 due to an automobile accident. Sadly after these tragedies my other two brothers struggled for many years with drug and alcohol abuse. Through the miraculous hand of God one of them has since found Jesus, praise God, and the other one I am staying in faith for his deliverance!
(Revision) I stepped out and started putting this project together in early 2015 since my beautiful son Chauncey Powell has passed away into his Heavenly home as of June 12, 2015. Took a year off to regroup.
My beautiful beautiful son, Chauncey Powell, of 29 yrs., was my only child, he had a humble and Awesome spirit of GOD and was also a college graduate and loving son. I love him and miss him so,so much. He recently transitioned into his Heavenly home on June 12, 2015. He and I endured many trials together through out his years growig up. Chauncey was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia Disease when he was 4 years old and suffered much pain through out his life. We spent many years going to doctor’s appointments and in and out of hospitals due to this terrible and painful disease. More recently In the year of 2011 he got his gallbladder removed, in the process of removing it, they accidently ripped it and spilled all the gallstones inside his body and from that moment on my son began battling and suffering from staf infections for 4 years all through college, he was again in and out of the hospital up into his death.
Prior to the last incident that happened to my son I had begun to search and seek GOD for help in 2006. Long sleepless nights helped me see that something was not right, this burden of pain and seeing my son suffer was getting too much to bare. So I began to search for work in Arizona. I found a position and moved to Phoenix, Az. from San Diego, Ca. in 2006. I met someone at work who asked if i would like to go to church, I said yes, and that began my journey at "Phoenix First Assembly" in Phoenix Az. which is now the "Dream City church" I also got baptized there.Through all my trials and adversities God has been faithful and continually carries me through. Did I mention my son was also born again he dedicated his life to the LORD in 2007 when he came to vist me in Arizona. The Holy spirit gives me much peace speaking to my spirit letting me know that Chauncey is in no more pain and is in the presence of JESUS very much alive.
Now where this vision came from:
I'm an Interior Designer by trade. About 8 years ago I had to leave Arizona my job went out of business and still a baby in Christ I panicked and got scared. I was offered an opporutunity to go on the road with a company that made it's business thrive through liquidation, closing high-end furniture stores. The furniture industry was an area of the market that got hit very hard in 2008 during the economy down turn. I knew I was going to miss my church "Phoenix First Assembly" Pastor Barnett, but I knew that GOD would bring me back one day if it was meant to be. So my first road trip was working in Oregon in 2008. While there I began praying and asking the Lord questions as to why it was becoming increasingly difficult to make money in my profession as a designer. I had been in this field for 27 years, but never witnessed this much of a financial decline before. One afternoon while I was at work, I over heard quite of few people saying, “I need coffee.” as if they could'nt go without it. Now this took place about 3 days after my heartfelt prayer, which I found quite strange. All of a sudden (in the middle of the day,) something came over me. For some unknown reason I got really annoyed by what they were saying and how they felt, moreso for the way they were saying it like they were desperate. I didn't understand, this made no sense because I drink coffee myself. So, I asked the Lord in prayer that night why was I so disturbed by people wanting coffee. Two nights later I was awakened from my sleep. The Lord revealed in my spirit, “People in the world are distressed they seek everything but me to fill their lives, that is why you find their desires for coffee so uneasy in your spirit.” He also said, “My child, I will use your talents to design “Cup Runneth Over ” and they will find me there.
I wasn't exactly sure what he meant by “Cup Runneth Over.” Several nights later the LORD said boldly in my spirit again, “My child, I am going to use your talents to design the most magnificient coffehouse's the world has yet to see, you’re going to design Christian coffeehouses and café’s throughout the country and they will be called “Cup Runneth Over, each coffeehouse will honor me, your Heavenly father, and Lord Jesus Christ; they will overflow with love and many exciting things to do.” WOW...Really? I said; this vision puzzled me, because I've never had the desire to build or own a coffeehouse. However since this vision, it has become a burning desire in my heart that does not go away. God has since and continues to give me so many visions and details inregards to how these coffeehouses will be designed; from what they will look like to how He wants them to be operated which will be based on Godly principles. God surely has His way of unveiling His purpose for our lives. His desires become our desires if we seek Him first, surrendering our will for His. He has been preparing me, putting me through the sanctification process to prepare me for a time such as this. I am seeking more wisdom, knowledge, and discernment as I continue to seek the Lord's will for my life. I feel the Lord is calling me to step out this hour one again.
God has said to me to “stay in faith my child resting and trusting in Him. He said he would continue to lead me, opening people's hearts along the way. So I’m just continuing to walk it out by faith allowing the Lords Super Natural Power to go forth.
We're seeking to create an environment outside of Church that stimulates the desire to want to seek the Lord and read the Bible from the moment you enter this Heavenly atmosphere. The Lord is leading me to reach out to Investors, Philanthropist, Visionaries, Pastors and Churches throughout the Country, drawing the Church together in a major way and establishing a unique, never before seen opportunity. I’m seeking to develop a team of people in the body of Christ to share in this exciting adventure in bringing this coffeehouse into full manifestation.
Seek ye, first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all things will be added unto you. (Matthew6:33)
I am happy and excited to say; GOD has since brought me back to Phoenix Az. 8 years later in the early part of Feb. 2016 and I am back at my church which is now called "Dream City Church" this is where it all started, and boy are they on fire growing the church and doing great things for the Kingdom Of GOD. I know without a doubt GOD has brought me back here for a reason and in this season. I now have another and extended testimony to share with others on how I got back here, it's amazing! This is all after the loss of my son. GOD is faithful..Thank you JESUS