A lot of times we tend to want the big rewards, but are not willing to put in the hard work to get it. There are no shortcuts when it comes to building your dream. Are you willing to confront obstacles, circumstances, people, and personal challenges that lie between and the goals you have set? Are you willing to make a mistake and be a laughing stock to others around you are too blinded to see your potential? Are you willing to put the time and effort and the discipline to prepare for the big task even if you are seeing immediate results?
In this episode, we discuss the criteria it takes for God to grant the desires of your heart, how our childhood gives us clues which points us to our purpose, the importance of having a village when it comes to molding your gifting, why "structure and order" is essential in building the dream, how Pride can be your biggest hurdle when it comes to progress, the difference between the world's way, the church's way, and the Kingdom way when it comes to business, the purest form of faith, and why knowledge needs to be met with planning and preparation.
Krystal A. Livingston is a award-winning CCM Artist and Songwriter Babbie Mason described as “smooth as honey butter” and a passion to spread the Gospel, Krystal is determined to share the love of Christ through song. A psalmist extraordinaire, she caught the attention of the Gospel music industry with songs like “Shoelaces”, “Winner (Hupernikao)” and “Great Things”, a jamming, rhythmic rendition of the Christian classic penned by Tessie Hill. Her talent has placed her in front of greats in the music industry including Josh Groban, Kenny Loggins and Donnie McClurkin. Fans continued to embrace her after unforgettable performances on Babbie’s House, Rejoice In The Word with Bishop George Bloomer and Atlanta Live. She’s taken to stages all across the country, but for Krystal, she just desires platforms where she can brag on her God. Hailing from the Northeast, Krystal has been singing since the age of six. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York and later a long-time resident of Connecticut, she began singing in youth and young adult choirs. She also sung with praise teams and the actress performed in musicals as well. In 2016, she began serving as Executive Director of Worship & the Fine Arts and the Director of Praise & Worship at New Life Christian Fellowship in Ledyard, CT.
For her musical influence and accomplishments, Krystal was given a proclamation from the city of New London, CT, and was honored by the National Council of Negro Women. In 2015, she became a first-time nominee in the Gospel Music category at the Connecticut Music Awards and in 2017, Krystal won the award for Holla Back Gospel Music Award for Best Female Artist. Spreading her acting wings as well, she portrayed jazz great Nina Simone in a one woman-show, “An Evening with Nina Simone”. In 2018, she moved from Groton, CT to Atlanta, GA, where she has moved from being a member of The Dream Center, (pastored by the renowned William Murphy, known for his breakout hit, “Praise Is What I Do”) to serving as Asst. Pastor of New Song Fellowship in Kennesaw, GA. The rising songstress and dedicated worshipper is currently readying her sophomore album, set to release in early 2021.
Currently, Krystal’s music can be found on all digital platforms, including Apple Music & Google Play.
To contact Krystal email her at livingsongsmusic@gmail.com or https://www.reverbnation.com/krystalalivingston
