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Lee Ann B. Marino

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Dr. Lee Ann B. Marino, Ph.D., D.Min., D.D. (”The Spitfire”) is “everyone’s favorite theologian” leading Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z as apostle of Spitfire Apostolic Ministries. Her work encompasses study and instruction on leadership training and development, typology, Pneumatology, conceptual theology, Ephesians 4:11 ministry, and apostolic theology. She is author of over thirty-five books, host of the top twenty percentile podcast Kingdom Now, and serves as founder and overseer of Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT and Chancellor of Apostolic Covenant Theological Seminary. Dr. Marino has over twenty-five years of experience in ministry, leadership, counseling, mentoring, education, and business.

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Finding Contentment by Silencing the Spiritual "Rat Race"

It's the new year, which means many of us start thinking about... read more


Taking a Deep Breath for Starting Over

The other day, I was lamenting the loss of MTV's music history.... read more


Christmas Reminds us we Need Church Unplugged

If you watch television much at all these days (which I don't),... read more


Christmas Reminds us of Blessings in Disguise

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt absolutely fine...and... read more


Seven Holiday Ideas to Keep God at the...

We've all seen the "Jesus is the reason for the season" merchandise.... read more


Waiting: The Challenge of Being Still and Knowing

Whether you celebrate Advent or not, this is a time of year... read more


This Thanksgiving, Give Thanks Through Prayer

It's a time of year when many pause and stop to give... read more


Don't Frustrate the Grace of God

I am not the world’s most patient person. In fact, I have... read more


Embracing Differences in Prophetic Perspectives

When it comes to prophecy, how are your prophetic perspectives? Do you... read more


What Comes After our Spiritual Harvest?

Several years ago, I was in my kitchen, making a citrus-aide drink.... read more



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