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NOV/DEC 2012 PROMOTINGPURPOSE-MAGAZINE.COM 1
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FOUNDER AND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Sherrell Straker-Valdezloqui
ADVISOR
Rachel Moore
EDITING COMPANY
Tiff’s Editing Café
CONTRIBUTORS
Spiritual Lifestyle Daniel Duval, Relationship Ask Dr. Inecir Matthis, Lee Coleman Health & Wellness Cledra
McCullers , Contributing Editor Damon Moore, Poetry Devin Coleman , Empowerment Rachel Moore
GUEST WRITERS Robert Ingram, Denise Ingram, Dr. Shannon Tucker Harrington
Promoting What God Has Already Placed In Us…Purpose!
.com/promotingpurposemagazine
@ppurposemag
Promoting Purpose Magazine, PO Box 5085
Fort Lee, VA 2380 Telephone: 804-481-77113
CEO Sherrell Straker- Valdezloqui
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FEATURES
12 COVER STORY: CHENETA JONES By: Sherrell Valdezloqui
Known as the Gospel Power House Cheneta
Jones takes a few minutes out to share with us
her goals and purpose.
16 DEBORAH HIGHTOWER
Representing a unique, multi-faceted
combination of success. Deborah believes the
components to fulfillment and happiness can
be found by expanding our horizons.
18 HOW TO STOP NIGHTMARES
By: Daniel Duval
Say Goodbye to Nightmares and Hello to
Happy Sleeping….
20 AUTHORITY ON THE JOB
By: Daniel Duval
The Ideal Work Environment
21 DESERT RECIPE
22 ACTRESS BRELY EVANS
23 BEN TANKARD Interview by: Sherrell Valdezloqui
IN EVERY ISSUE
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
CONTRIBUTORS
CREDITS
Photo provided by: Wanda Adams
(Marketing Ministry). Cover designed by:
Sherrell Valdezloqui
Now Available on
Your iPad!
November/December 2012
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A Purposeful Holiday Season
24 THE CHURCH GATHERING
Short Story By: Denise Ingram
26 OVERCOMING HOLIDAY STRESS
Living a Stress free holiday season
RELATIONSHIP
28 GOING FOR THE GOAL
By: Lee Coleman
Discussing how we can do our part as individuals to
create better relationships
29 ASK DR. INECIR MATTHIS
My Husband is Incarcerated and Save…..
30 WHAT WILL YOU GIVE THIS……
Some people give much but get back even more.
Others don't give what they should and end up poor.
33 DELICIOUS HOLIDAY RECIPES
Enjoy delicious holiday recipes this year.
LIVING ON PURPOSE
35 TRAIN A CHILD UP IN THE WAY THEY
SHOULD GO…
Dr. Shannon Tucker Harrington, PhD shares her
life story as a child and how important it is to train a
child in the way that they should go…
36 IF WE COULD ONLY WATCH…..
37 THE MINISTER WITH BAGGAGE
Real life Stories by: Robert “Chip” Ingram
38 BOOK REVIEWS
There is a Miracle in 21: God Completes
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PROMOTING PURPOSE WRITERS SHARE THEIR PURPOSE & IDEAL
HOLIDAY SETTING!
Cledra McCuller PlanBe Coach, Author
My life's purpose is to
help women drop ALL
un-necessary weight
(physical, emotional, and
spiritual) in order to BE
able to run the race they
were created to run. It is
my passion to set women
free who struggle to
release both visible and
invisible weight.
My ideal holiday now is
one where I get to create
great memories. To me the
greatest gift is to BE fully
present with the people I
love the most.
Dr. Inecir Matthis Pastor, Author,
Motivational Speaker
I feel that my purpose
in life is to minister to
those that other people
overlook or count as a
loss! To blaze trails in
ministry that others feel
are impossible!
My ideal Thanksgiving or
Christmas is to have all of
my family gathered
together in one place for
prayer, eating dinner,
watching movies, sharing laughter and fond
memories.
Daniel Duval
Author, Bride Movement
Ministry
It is my vision to promote
unity in the body of
Christ worldwide and
assist in the creation and
development of sheep
nations. My
ideal Thanksgiving is a
laid back day that
culminates in a large meal
shared by close family and
friends. I will have time to
spend thanking God for all
of my many blessings and
end the day engaged in
board games like
Monopoly and Risk.
Rachel Moore (Not
Photographed)
Advisor, Teacher, Author
My purpose is to love
God, love my family and
to be an example to
others. My assignment is
to speak the truth in love
although at times, I
know this isn't easy I
still am commissioned by
God to speak his Words.
My Ideal Thanksgiving is
spending time with family
and friends, eating and
having a wonderful time
catching up.
Lee Coleman (Not
Photographed)
My purpose is to inspire
others to seek more
authentic relationships
with God and healthier
relationships with
themselves and others. I
try to encourage
everyone that I influence
to live by my motto, “Be
the blessing in your
relationships!” My ideal Thanksgiving or
Christmas is an
atmosphere of
thanksgiving and service.
Since I’m so blessed, it
doesn’t seem right to just
focus on me.
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are the ones that are blessed and how they are blessed. For some of you it may be a few months before
you receive your breakthrough and if so there is always a lesson God has behind it if you are on the right
course. For others there are times when we put our own selves in a situation and think that tomorrow
God is just going to deliver us. He can if he wants to but if He helps you have you learned anything
from your situation? Have you learned to trust God and lean not on your own understanding? Have you
realized that perhaps you went through not for yourself but for a testimony to someone else. Everything
in life can be perceived in many ways. I like to look at it as training no matter what the situation may be.
If you’re constantly being attacked by demonic forces then there may be a door somewhere in your life
that is open that shouldn’t be, or it could just simply be an attack because the enemy knows you’re just
around the corner from receiving a mind blowing revelation or stepping into your purpose?
But whatever the reason may be, trust God and know that He is a God of love, patience, and on time.
Yes your blessing and the things that you have prayed for, if it is the will of God, is on the on the way,
but you must stay the course to receive it. I encourage you to always seek God and be patient in all that
you do. Read the following scriptures and if God gives you more to read then do so. Psalms 119: 1-176,
Philippians 1:16 and Joshua 11:16-20
I pray that you have a safe and joyous Holiday and remember if you stay the course you will receive
what it is God has for you at the right time!
Peace & Blessings
Sherrell Valdezloqui
Sherrell Valdezloqui Editor-In-Chief
Dear Readers,
It’s the holiday season where families all over will be sitting at the dinner
table enjoying their Thanksgiving meals or soon be a blessing to one
another by giving gifts and acts of kindness due to Christmas. In the
spiritual realm there are those who have been praying to God for
Breakthroughs and Miracles praying that they will soon receive it. They are
waiting for the Pastor, Prophets or other vessels from God to say that
magic word……Your Breakthroughs and Blessings are on the way! It is
true Breakthroughs; Promises/Blessings are on the way. But what one does
not realize is that everything God has said or promise is already here. In
order for us to receive it we must stay the course, stay the course meaning
be obedient to God, pray and get closer to Him and allow Him to direct our
path so that we can walk towards the blessing or walk towards receiving
our breakthroughs. One of the scriptures I love reading for this is the
whole Chapter of Psalms 119 it tells you and instruct you on what is
needed in order to receive what is rightfully yours, it tells you who
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Cover Feature Cheneta Jones
ut of "The Gateway to the West" and
"Home of the Blues" hails a powerful
voice housed in a small frame. Cheneta
Jones, the St. Louis native who began
singing at the age of two, has proven that
faith can trump and hurdle and prayer
can open every door.
As a breakout solo artist, and the lead background singer for
Tye Tribbett she stays quite busy. Her current single, Be
Like You, from her upcoming 2012 studio project,
Transformed, is an urban, mid-tempo, laid-back song that
explains how Jones wants to exemplify Christ and be like
Him in every way.
Ushered into the gospel music industry with, My
Everything, an infectious ballad produced and written by
gospel hit-maker mainstay, Percy Bady, on Real Talent
Media Group, displays Jones’ astounding work ethic and
determination earning an abundance of positive feedback
and progressive radio airplay.
Jones began honing her skills early on in church and
eventually started singing at school and other events and
occasions on a regular basis. At 16, she became acquainted
with a production team that would jumpstart her recording
career as a solo artist, and a member in various R&B groups,
where she would mature and developed her own sound.
In January 2008 she obeyed the call of ministry; God
placed upon her life, and removed herself from the R&B
group. She then turned back to her roots and proclaimed that
she would sing to the Glory of God and minister through
Inspirational/Christian music. Since then, doors have
continued to open.
Inspired by personal life experiences and encounters with
God, Jones exudes confidence. Her name is synonymous
with real music and prolific lyrics, and as the winner of
KATZ Hallelujah 1600's Praise Alive Talent Search she has
opened for gospel giants as Fred Hammond, John P. Kee,
Donnie McClurkin, Deitrick Haddon, Lisa McClendon,
Marvin Sapp and many more.
As a singer she lures you in with her unique, crisp,
powerful voice, and keeps you interested with incredible
stage presence, voice control and the element of surprise.
As a writer she reaches the hearts of her listeners with
her relatable experiences expressed through her poetic
stories. I want listeners to be able to hear a song and
reflect on how it applies to their life, she says. In
addition, for those who are not believers, it is my
intention to draw them to Christ through practical
means and not religiosity. This and more will be
displayed on her upcoming project where her desire is
to leave people feeling encouraged and motivated to
grow in Christ.
My upcoming project will entail numerous personal
experiences, and my growth as a maturing Christian,
she says. I’ve been through a lot in the last two years
and have overcome many obstacles so this new album
is very relatable and expresses my love for Jesus as
literally being my everything.
A singer/songwriter who thrives off of opportunities to
give her testimony and minister to the world, she’s on
a mission to spread the truth.
Cheneta Jones—Psalmist, worshiper and vessel of
God bringing a fresh, exceptional style to the world.
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Interview with Cheneta Jones By: Sherrell Valdezloqui
Hello Cheneta!
Thank you for allowing Promoting Purpose to interview you tell us…..
Who is Cheneta Jones I am just a vessel for God’s exclusive use. He has put a gift inside of me and I’m
just returning it back unto Him, and in the process drawing souls to His
Kingdom. I’m an ordinary person God chose to do extraordinary things with.
What makes you stand out from other Gospel Singers?
I believe that I have a unique sound. Other than that I just believe that God has
given me grace according to the measure of the gift He’s given me. God is the
creator of all things. He is more than capable of not creating duplicates
Your cd is entitled Transformed, how did this title came about?
Transformed is derived from the scripture Romans 12:2 “Be not conformed to
this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may
prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” I went
through a season of complete turmoil and every area of my life was in disarray,
but when I turned it over to God and allowed my mind to be transformed I was
able to be set free, healed, delivered, and so much more!
How long did it take to create your CD Transformed?
I wrote many of the songs in 2010. I began recording in the winter of that year
and finished by the Spring of 2011.
What are you wanting listeners to get out of your music?
I want listeners to have a greater desire for God. I’d like to inspire listeners to be
more like Christ and for unbelievers to be drawn to the Kingdom.
You were on the Gospel Billboard Charts, how does that accomplishment
feel?
Being on the Billboard Charts was incredible!! Seeing my name next to others I
admire, and gospel greats was something I’ll always cherish.
What is an ideal Thanksgiving or Christmas for you?
Lots of food! And time with family and friends. I love to spend time with
people I love and it’s great to be able to come together for the holidays and share
our love.
What are your aspirations?
I hope to establish an extensive writing catalog, writing for myself and others. In
addition I would like to be a speaker/preacher, NOT PASTOR lol, but I do
believe that I have a ministry gift of speaking and would definitely like to nurture
this gift. I also aspire to establish a facility where people can learn about music,
artistry and the music industry.
Were there any obstacles in your way, during
your journey as a Gospel Artist?
Well, I’ve received a lot of “no’s” lol… Being a
new artist and entering an industry that has no
clue who you are or where you came from is
tough. God has done some amazing things and I
believe there is so much more in stored, however
we have worked extremely hard to get to this
point. We began this journey with absolutely no
gospel contacts and by the grace of God we’ve
established relationships and built a brand and
message that I pray lasts for a long time.
What makes you hold on even during the hard
times in your life? FAITH!
Without faith it’s impossible to please God. God
has proven Himself time and time again so I’d be
a fool to doubt Him or allow my current
circumstance to determine my future. It isn’t
always easy but I thank God that His word is
true and when I feel like giving up my spirit
won’t allow me to because of the Word of God.
Are you currently working on any projects?
I am currently working on writing for Virtue and
getting placements with other artists. I’ll begin
working on new music for my next project soon!
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I’m sure you’ve had several memorable moments on stage. Which one was the most
memorable and why? My most
memorable moment was in Louisville, KY at Praise in the Park. God shifted the atmosphere
tremendously and I felt a breaking. The city had experienced several murders and God used
me to intercede on behalf of the city and to speak life. So many people were worshipping and
crying out to God. Those moments are what I live for; for the anointing to destroy yokes and
for God be exalted.
Name a place anywhere in the world you would love to go to minister in music to the
people and why would you choose that particular place? Wow! What a
question! Well I’d like to go wherever there is a high level of poverty and not many
Christians; for example, the Philippines or Haiti. I highly admire missionaries and would like
to experience a day in their shoes, but using music as a way to present the Gospel.
Our title for the publication is Promoting Purpose so I have to ask, what is your
purpose? My purpose
is to the spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ through song and whatever other way God uses me
to minister.
Where or how can you be reached as well as where can one go to get a copy of
Transformed? I’m on
Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram @ChenetaJones. I also have a webpage
www.ChenetaJones.com Transformed is in Walmart, Best Buy, FYE, iTunes and Amazon.
Thank you for the interview!
Ask, and it will be given to you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the
door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and he who
seeks, finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. (Matthew
7:7-8)
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Deborah Hightower represents a unique, multi-faceted
combination of success. She believes the components to
fulfillment and happiness can be found by expanding our
horizons. She has done just that with successful careers in the
financial arena, music, speaking, and writing.
She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Boston
Globe, Forbes, Chicago Tribune, International Business
Report, The Business Times, Investor Place, CNBC, NBC,
Thought leader in the area of Expansion, Deborah
Hightower, has recently been acknowledged by America’s
Premier Experts® as one of the leading experts in her field.
CBS, FOX, ABC, CNBC, Yahoo Finance!.
Deborah is frequently invited to host, speak and sing at a
variety of venues, including conferences, retreats, and
seminars. She has hosted international festivals and
conferences, scholarship and beauty pageants, and seminars.
Her speaking topics include a variety of personal and
professional subjects, such as The F’s of Life (faith, family,
friends and finances), Expansion (expand your personal and
professional life to find greater fulfillment and happiness),
and Diversity (find greater success by diversifying, enriching
and broadening your personal and professional perspective).
Deborah celebrated four Top 10 hits on inspirational radio and
three award nominations from her previous album, Her Name
is Deborah. The LOVE. album released in October [side
note– with emphasis on LOVE (period). The be all, end all is
LOVE period…no less. The greatest is love.] Christmas
album released in November – the working title is Beautiful
Christmas . Music has allowed her the opportunity to perform
in a variety of venues – from chapels to mega-churches to
conferences and corporate events to overflowing concert halls
to radio and television to Carnegie Hall to the White House.
A proponent of living life to its fullest, Deborah encourages
others to be motivated, uplifted and renewed by broadening
their horizons, engaging their passions and seeking genuine
expansion in all areas of their lives.
How are you walking in your purpose? While I do have a lot going on…I think it is my purpose to
encourage others to live their own plan of expansion. For me
– it’s educating others about financial issues, encouraging
others to pursue their dream/passion…for me through music,
writing, educating, speaking… I want to grab everything that
God has for me. I want the same for others. Realizing,
however, that while God has it for me, I have to do my part in
maximizing opportunities and walking through the doors He
has opened for me. Too often, we wait on things to ‘happen’
when we must make it ‘happen’.
I believe that we all have a purpose for being here. To quote
Thomas Merton, “the biggest human temptation is to settle
for too little”. It is so easy to become complacent, to take
what life throws at you. I believe that no one is here by
accident – no matter what you have been told, no matter your
situation, no matter your background – there is a divine reason
for existence. We should look for and step into our
purpose…the purpose that we find in our heart.
Deborah Hightower- A fun loving person
who enjoys seeing others expand…..
LIFESTYLE-BUSINESS
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Peace, love, happiness and success comes
from our purpose. Often, we just go along
with a so-so existence – we take the easy
way out, we talk about the same things, we
talk about others, we say what could’ve,
should’ve and would’ve been but we do
nothing to advance our influence, our
success, our purpose.
What are your aspirations?
My aspirations are to see people (particularly
women) changed, uplifted, encouraged,
renewed, pushed forward, expanded.
Whether through music (which can set the
stage for worship, celebration, praise,
comfort), speaking or writing (sometimes we
need a little push, a shove or a bump to get
the ball rolling), I want to be the catalyst that
excites one to take a step (big or small)
forward.
How can others contact you for
more information?
www.deborahhightower.com (social
media, blogs, videos, news, photos,
testimonials can all be seen/linked from the
website)
(478) 719-0881
LIFESTYLE-BUSINESS
GIVE GOD THE GLORY AND HONOR FOR ALL THAT HE HAS DONE IN
YOUR LIFE AND THE LIVES OF OTHERS. LET YOUR TESTIMONY/STORY
MINISTER AND SAVE A LIVES!
Send your amazing stories or testimonies of transformation to Promoting Purpose
Magazine for a chance to see it published in one of our future publication. Please
visit our website www.promotingpurpose-magazine.com for submission
guidelines and send all information to [email protected]
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You are waking up in a cold sweat.
Your heart is frantically beating, trying
to escape from its place in your chest.
You have stress, anxiety and fear all at
the same time. Surrounded by darkness,
you are trying to collect your thoughts.
Your palms are sweating, and you're
breathing is heavy. What is going on?
As the moments pass, you begin to
settle down. There is no threat. You are
safely in your bed. Then you realize
that it was all a dream. Or should I say
a nightmare?
Nightmares are the dreams that no one
wants to have. They are scary,
disturbing, and unpleasant. The evil that
accompanies them can be felt,
sometimes even after we have
awakened from them. True nightmares
are often inspired from the kingdom of
darkness. Admittedly some are not.
How can we tell the difference? When
the nightmares include a component of
evil that can be "felt," it is a good
indicator that the dream has been
inspired by the kingdom of darkness. If
the source is normal stress or anxiety,
the dreams are typically not much more
than unpleasant.
Many people don't consider that
because we are members of the
kingdom of light, we actually have the
ability to go to sleep in a spiritual
fortress. Instead of taking advantage of
these potential sleeping conditions,
many Christians opt to simply sleep
with no defenses.
LIFESTYLE
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Understanding this, our next step is to
find our ideal sleeping conditions in His
Word. The following are the scriptures
and quotes that I speak over myself
before going to sleep every night. By
doing this prior to going to sleep every
night, I rarely if ever have to deal with
nightmares.
Scriptures
"When thou liest down, thou shalt not be
afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy
sleep shall be sweet." (Proverbs 3:24)
"There shall no evil befall thee,
neither shall any plague come nigh thy
dwelling." (Psalm 91:10)
"No weapon formed against thee
shall prosper" (Isaiah 54 :17)
"I will say of the LORD, He is my
refuge and my fortress: my God; in him
will I trust." (Psalm 91:2)
"So shall they fear the name of
the LORD from the west, and his glory
from the rising of the sun. When the
enemy shall come in like a flood, the
Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him." (Isaiah 59:19)
"There shall no evil befall thee, neither
shall any plague come nigh thy
dwelling." (Psalm 91:10)
No weapon formed against thee shall
prosper" (Isaiah 54 :17)
These vulnerable Christians will inevitably
suffer more attacks in their sleep. This will
be especially true when personal revival
for the individual begins to take place.
In order to go to sleep in a spiritual
fortress, we have to rely on the spiritual
principles that God has given us. He gave
us a tongue with which to speak. As we
speak in faith, our spoken (not politely
thought in our head) words will actually
create realities in the spirit realm. This is
why the Bible says death and life are in the
power of the tongue, and those that love it
will eat of its fruit (Proverbs 18:21). We
use our tongue to speak out the situation
that we will be sleeping in.
The next step is to use the promises that
God has given us. The way promises
work in the Christian faith is that we
have to give our yes to God's yes. In
other words, there are promises that are
waiting for us to grab a hold of.
However, before we experience their
impact we have to agree with them and
begin to declare them with our mouths.
According to the following verse, we
see that God has already given His
"yes" and His "amen" to all of His
promises towards us. By agreeing with
His promises and experiencing their
impact, we will actually bring God
glory.
"For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him
Amen, unto the glory of God by us." (2 Corinthians 1:20)
"I will say of the LORD, He is my
refuge and my fortress: my God; in
him will I trust." (Psalm 91:2)
"So shall they fear the name of the
LORD from the west, and his glory
from the rising of the sun. When the
enemy shall come in like a flood, the
Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a
standard against him." (Isaiah 59:19)
Quotes
"Father, I cancel all nightmares in
Jesus' name. I thank you in advance
that tonight all of my dreams will be
inspired by Your Holy Spirit."
"Father, I pray right now that a
hedge of protection is established
round about my house (based on Job
1:10)"
"Father, I pray that angels would
guard this house round about, both
above and below, in the name of
Jesus (based on Psalm 91:11,
Matthew 26:53, Hebrews 1:14)"
"Father, I plead the blood of Jesus
over myself, my house, and all of my
property in the name of Jesus (based
on Revelation 12:11)"
"Father, I pray that every curse, hex,
spell, divination, demon, human
spirit, form of voodoo, spiritual
assignment, and any other unnamed
work of darkness sent against me be
rendered powerless in the name of
Jesus (based on Luke 10:19)"
Happy sleeping!
www.bridemovement.com
Daniel Duval
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Daniel Duval shares the importance of having Authority on the Job by understanding who we are in
Christ…..
here it is. It's the same sarcastic smile you are greeted with every morning.
Yuck! The receptionist, who puts on an air of friendliness for everyone
else, makes no effort to hide her distaste about you. It's no mystery as to
why she does this. She gave you the same air of friendliness until she
found about you and the C-word. That's right, the day she found out you
That's right, the day she found out you were a Christian everything changed.
Unfortunately it wasn't just her. Others began to act funny around you. Then you
started getting accused of being ignorant and judgmental. You weren't consciously
judging anyone, but you were labeled because you are Christian. Suddenly, you
became a magnet for negativity. Why would people intentionally ostracize you? Why
would people go out of their way to tell dirty jokes right in front of you as often as
possible? Could it be because you are Christian? Of course. It can be challenging to
balance our spiritual persuasions while working in a secular field. There is no doubt
that the easiest thing to do with our religious convictions is to keep them to
ourselves. The reason is because when we begin to become vocal with our coworkers
about what we believe, people can begin to respond negatively. So what can we do
about this? I have found myself in several awkward situations at the various jobs I
have held in the past. I don't expect this to change for jobs that I will hold in the
future. Since I tend to be rather straight forward about my relationship with Jesus,
this is something I have simply come to accept. However, I have learned that there is
an edge that I will always have over those that seek to create problems for me. I have
an awesome prayer life! "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against
principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against
spiritual wickedness in high places." (Ephesians 6:12)
While I do not discount practical
tips and tricks for making peace and
keeping friends, there is a very real
spiritual element to every situation.
On this note we must always
remember that our battle is not
against people, but against evil
spirits in the kingdom of darkness.
As a matter of fact, what I have
learned is that there are key evil
spirits that oversee the activity
occurring in just about every
business. These spirits are usually
things like alcoholism, drug abuse,
gossip, revenge, hatred, slander,
antichrist, jezebel and so forth. It's
usually very easy to tell what kind
of spirits are in operation by simply
having a keen eye and picking up on
the obvious. If you know what
everyone did last weekend (without
any specific individual telling you
their own story) it is pretty easy to
conclude that a spirit of gossip is at
work. If there is a strong rebuttal
every time the name of Jesus is
brought up, there is probably a spirit
of antichrist.
"And every spirit that confessed not
that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh
is not of God: and this is that spirit
of antichrist, whereof ye have
heard that it should come; and even
now already is it in the world." (1
John 4:3)
In order to circumvent the strategies
of the enemy, we must remind
ourselves about who we are in
Christ. We must then exert the
authority that Jesus has given us. In
Him we have been given power
over the power of the enemy. This
is relevant for every setting and
situation.
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It doesn't matter if we are
not in the church building.
God intends for us to partner
with Him to the end that the
works of the devil are
destroyed. As it is written:
" Behold, I give unto you
power to tread on serpents
and scorpions, and over all
the power of the enemy:
and nothing shall by any
means hurt you." (Luke
10:19)
Whenever I am working a
secular job I make sure to
bind all of the evil spirits
and activities I have
identified (or that the Lord
has pointed out to me). This
is not something I do only
once on my first day of
work. This is something that
I do daily during my
morning prayers. I have
found that when I bind the
works of darkness and loose
the things of God (according
to Matthew 18:18), my work
environment is radically
changed in my favor. It
actually positions me for
favor with my superiors.
Moreover, it breaks the
spiritual resistance to the
testimony of Jesus Christ.
This means that it is much
easier to engage coworkers,
pray with coworkers, and
even lead coworkers to
Christ. Now that is what I
call the ideal work
environment!
Recipe for two 9 inch pie:
3 Sweet Potatoes
2 1/2 Cups of White Sugar
¾ Cup Evaporated Milk
½ Cup Butter Melted
4 eggs lightly beaten
3 tablespoon of all purpose flour
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg
2- 9 inch unbaked pie crust
Directions
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and cook until
tender but still firm, about 30 minutes. Drain, cool, peel and mash. Preheat
oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg.
In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk and blend into the sweet
potato mixture.
3. Pour into pie shells and bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until
done
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Actress in Sparkle Vocalist, Comedienne and Voice Over Talent…….
Her undeniable delightful, spirited smile and charm captivates those in her
presence. She describes herself as a Fun, Fearless and Faithful woman of
God. Actress Brely Evans is a young Hollywood talent rising rapidly in
notoriety with her feet firmly planted in a faith ever increasing. Brely is
emerging as a multi-talented actress, singer/songwriter and passionate
motivational speaker whose career is being fueled by her ability to connect
with audiences on-stage, on-screen and on a personal level. With increasing
opportunities in film and TV, Brely boldly continues to stand firm in Godly
character against the opportunities that might challenge and taint her integrity
and faith. “I’ve been blessed with a team that covers me, therefore, a lot of the
challenges I would potentially face are checked at the door,” Brely shares.
“When I am asked to play a role that does not ‘kingdom build’, I step back
and talk to GOD about it. There have been times when the role was way on
the other side, but either the character got delivered or the entire story line had
a message to get people to see themselves and change.
That’s when the greater good is being served and my faith and integrity are
left intact!”
Bre’ly can be seen in TriStar feature film remake
of the 1976 hit movie Sparkle. Brely is cast in the
role of “Tune Ann” alongside of an all-star cast:
Grammy® nominated recording artist Jordin
Sparks (“American Idol” winner, Season 6), the
late Multi-Grammy® Award winner Whitney
Houston (The Bodyguard, Waiting to Exhale),
Derek Luke (Antwone Fisher, Captain America:
The First Avenger), Mike Epps (Jumping the
Broom, Friday After Next), Carmen Ejogo (I,
Alex Cross, Pride and Glory), Tika Sumpter (“The
Game”, “Gossip Girl”), Omari Hardwick (The A-
Team, For Colored Girls), Grammy® Award
winner Cee-Lo Green (“The Voice”), and Tamela
Mann (“Meet the Browns”, Diary of Mad Black
Woman, Kingdom Come).
Her role in Sparkle came after a daunting year of
personal obstacles. “I slowly stopped reading my
word and slipped back into my old routines and
the offers came to a halt,” tells Brely. “I knew it
was because my focus had shifted to the natural in
front of me instead of on the supernatural and
God’s Word. On Sept 25th of last year, I
rededicated myself, connected with prayer
partners, began fasting and got serious! About a
month later….Sparkle!”
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Since he came on the national scene in
1990, there have been many titles
associated with Ben Tankard, from the
Quincy Jones of Gospel to the father of
Gospel Jazz.
Ben explains, "Technically, the music
is the same. A Christian "C" note sounds
the same as a non-Christian note, but as a
minister, God releases His Spirit and
power through me and the music
becomes a vehicle-of-salvation to carry
God's love, healing and deliverance."
As a modern day "David" and often
referred to as "The Minstrel," Ben
Tankard has a strong anointing to play
under the unction of the Holy Spirit and
has witnessed tumors melting, people
being raised out of wheel chairs, deaf
ears opened, and relationships mended in
his concert-crusades.
Tankard states, "signs and wonders
must follow when a minstrel plays. We
should expect debt cancellations and all
other yokes to be destroyed and burdens
lifted when our music is played."
He has won 9 Stellar Awards, 34
Stellar, 8 Dove, 3 Grammy nominations
and is the best selling Gospel Jazz
instrumentalist in the world.
Also a "hit-maker" producer, Ben
discovered Yolanda Adams and has
produced several top records for her, as
well as collaborated with Take-6, Fred
Hammond, John P. Kee, and others.
Tankard's 1997 hit song "Git Yo Praize
On," with his ensemble, Tribe Of
Benjamin, has become the most used
phrase among praise teams.
All this from a man who has never had
one lesson!
The key is to concentrate on taking
care of God's business and He will
in return put people and materials
in your hand to accomplish his
plans, purpose and destiny for your
life.
Promoting Purpose:
Congratulation on all of your
success so far and those to
come, what is it that keep you
so humble still glorifying God
even at the level you are in
society today career wise and
etc?
Ben: Thank you! My mother
raised me in the Lord and we
had a very poor living
environment coming up. I
learned to walk in great
gratitude and appreciate every
little thing. She taught me that
the more blessed you are the
sweeter you should be to
people. Also, my wife Jewel
and I keep each other
accountable. No one knows
you like your spouse. So we observe each other
getting a little " off " in any area, we give each
other the latitude to comment and check each
other, without getting offended.
Promoting Purpose: When others look at you
they think you have it so easy with the amount
of success you have. Were there ever a time in
your life when you felt like giving up?
Ben: No! There were times that I was
challenged but I never considered giving up
though. People say, "Ben you were an overnight
success ". And I say “yes you are right, but that
night lasted 20 years " lol.
Promoting Purpose: What scripture have you
hold on to dearly that keeps you going through
the good and bad times in life?
Ben: I actually have 3!!! Proverbs 23:7. As a
man thinketh , in his heart , so is he. -------- I
realize that if it “is to be" then it is " up to me "...
Therefore, I have to get the answers from my
kingdom spirit. If I think the right thoughts, and
then move accordingly, then I should be able to
“make my way prosperous" according to Joshua
1:8 and have "good success” according to
Ps.1:1-3.
Promoting Purpose: What is your purpose?
Ben: In a nutshell my purpose is to worship
God. My assignment is to use my talents: To
take people from the middle to the top.
Promoting Purpose: What is it in your heart
that you truly want the people of God and others
to grasp on to in order to have a successful life
both spiritually and physically?
Ben: On the spiritual side I want people to know
that God has already done ALL he is going to
do. He gave us his Will in his Word so all we
have I do is act on it.
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Stop waiting on God to perform a miracle when
he has already given you instructions how to
achieve you request through his word by faith.
We can't be sooooo busy (or lazy) we can't pray,
mediate, confess his word and act on it. Faith
developing takes time.
On the physical side it is the same thing. Stop
waiting on the president or government make
your life better. YOU are the prophet of your
life and the captain of your ship. Stop waiting
on someone else to give you permission to
success. Always remember this... There is
someone out there less smarter than you that is
richer then you. There goes your excuse. Lol.
Promoting Purpose: How important is it for
you to take time out to spend time with God as
well as your family?
Ben: It is the center of my existence. I plant my
time with God from 1am to 4am in the morning.
This I don't have to compete with family
demands for God time or meditation time. You
are living beneath your privilege given to you
by God to create your own world through your
imagination if you don't spend at least 30
minutes a day alone in a quiet place just
dreaming ( without your cell phone in your
hand ! ).
Promoting Purpose: What is your ideal
Thanksgiving or Christmas?
Ben: The whole family at home in our mansion
with me with an apron on cooking my famous
24hr Turkey, with " It's A Wonderful Life " on
repeat !
Promoting Purpose: Are you currently
working on any projects?
Ben: working on a couple surprise artist for my
record label " Ben-Jamin' Universal Music".
Also we signed major TV deal for our own
Reality Tv Show. I also have a clothing line,
and several endorsement deals that will launch
within the next year as well as a new book.
Promoting Purpose: Would you like to leave a
word of encouragement with our audience?
Ben: My motto: If it's not on your mind, it's
not in your future.
The Church Gathering Place By: Denise Ingram
It’s midnight on a wintry night, the
snow is falling, and you can hear the
sound of the snow coming down.
Everything is covered in white, like a
blanket; it’s beautiful. I see across the
ground crystals sprinkling in the night
air. The trees are covered in white.
It’s a quiet sound almost, like
someone out there wants to say
something to you. The night air is so
cold; it goes down deep to the bone.
It’s hard to stay warm.
All the ladies in the church are busy
cooking.
All the ladies in the church are busy
cooking. There are Thanksgiving
Day pies, cakes, and cookies. Oh my,
those homemade pumpkin pies with a
little extra cinnamon in them, well
you should try one! There is nothing
better in this world than adding a
little more cinnamon in those pies.
Gail was always busy baking pies,
cakes, and you name it, to take to
Rebecca Hebner’s Old Country Store
for them to sell.
This was the first time Rev. Tom
Williams and his wife, Gail, decided
to have Thanksgiving dinner at the
church for everyone to come and
have a good time. Gail’s best friend,
Rebecca, lives nearby. Her husband,
David, works very hard.
He is a shoe smith and owns an old
country store where the two of
them work together. They know
just about everyone in that small
town of Winchester. Up in those
mountains, it wasn’t a thing for
them to have a foot of snow
overnight.
That night it snowed hard, and it
came down fast, freezing the
ground. Rev. Tom Williams
decided to go to the church that
evening after midnight. He knew
Gail would be up because she was
busy cooking. He walked in the
church, went down the front, and
said a prayer for everyone to be
able to attend Thanksgiving Day
for dinner. He noticed there were
wet foot prints on the floor. He
walked around the whole church
but didn’t see anyone. He said to
himself, “Who on earth could this
be?”
Rev. Tom went back to the house.
Gail looked up at him and said,
“Tom, you look like you have seen
a ghost. Are you okay, honey?” He
said, “Yes,” with a smile. You see
Rev. Tom didn’t want Gail to be
afraid of anything, she would
worry too much. Rev. Tom prayed
and pleaded the blood of Jesus over
them and the people in Winchester
that night. He thought, “How on
earth could anyone stay out there in
the cold snowy night?” Gail put
the turkey on a cast iron rack to
cook for the rest of the night. Rev.
Tom told Gail to go to bed and get
some rest; he would watch
everything for a while.
Gail went to bed, read her Bible
and fell asleep in bed. She prayed
for the Lord to cover them with His
blood. She knew by the look in
Tom’s eyes that something was
wrong. The next morning, Gail
went to the kitchen and Rev. Tom
had fallen to sleep in the rocking
chair with a blanket over him.
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Gail got breakfast started, and woke up Rev. Tom to give him a
cup of hot coffee. The turkey still had about four more hours
before it would be done.
Rev. Tom Williams told Gail he was going to the church to build
a fire in the fire place so the church would be nice and warm. As
he walked to the church, Rev. Tom thanked the Lord that the
snow was not too deep so everyone could come and gather at the
church for dinner. He said a prayer again thanking God for
keeping them safe. As Rev. Tom was entering the church, he
saw that there were wet foot prints again, but this time there
were more. As he walked closer to the dining area, he noticed
someone had started a fire already. He wondered if it could have
been David; he was so good about helping everyone if he could.
You see, the church was in great need of a Holy Ghost revival.
People needed the Lord. Some needed to renew their faith
again. It seemed to Rev. Tom Williams that people where dried
up in their spirit. He had been praying for a good revival for
almost a year. The church was in need of change. People really
needed to get hold of God. They were not committed to the Lord
or on fire for the Lord. You see, Rev. Tom didn’t even tell his
wife about praying for revival to break out in Winchester. He
was a man of great faith and old fashioned in what he believed
in. One thing he knew, God was getting ready for something
great!
Rebecca is a prayer warrior and strong in her faith. She prayed
with many a person in Winchester. At times she would give
coffee or flour to people who couldn’t pay for them, but David
never knew. Sometimes, you know, men have a problem giving.
It never stopped Rebecca.
Winchester Church had a lot of good people. There were those
who couldn’t pay by cash, but gave in other ways. They gave in
eggs, or chickens, or apples… you name it! Everyone was
always trying their best to help each other.
Rebecca had long, thick, black, beautiful hair. She had the
sweetest spirit about her and the sweetest smile about her; she
was a true giver. Her husband David, at times, could get very
stubborn and upset at people who wouldn’t pay their bills on
time. On the other hand, Rebecca didn’t worry about it; she
knew that by giving the Lord would take care of them.
All the ladies had been cooking a Thanksgiving Day meal to
take to church on Thanksgiving Day. Everyone was excited
about going to church, eating with friends and having good old
fellowship with one another. The snow didn’t seem to stop
anyone; the kids could hardly wait to get to church. It was very
cold and the wind was blowing some; the snow was still on the
tree limbs, it was almost frozen a little.
Everyone was on the way to the church. David and Rebecca
decided they would try to get to the church first to light all the
oil lamps on the tables and to see what needed to be done.
Rebecca was walking up the steps and saw foot prints. She said,
“Boy there is a lot of little foot prints!” As she and David
entered the church they could smell smoke coming from the
fireplace. They had their hands full of food. When they walked
in, there was a family setting all around the fireplace, a sleep.
David said under his breath, “free loaders.” Rebecca said,
“David you should be ashamed of yourself.” John Stewart stood
up and spoke up, “Are we in the way?
My family and I didn’t mean to impose. We were trying to
get warm. You see, our wagon is stuck in the snow not far
from here.”
Then, Rev. Tom Williams and Gail came in with their arms
full. The preacher looked over to David and thanked him for
making a nice fire for everyone. David said, “I can’t take the
credit for this.” Then, Rev Tom Williams turned around after
putting the food on the table. He went to say something to
this nice family. John Stewart said, “We are leaving now.
We didn’t mean to cause any problems. I made the fire so
our family could get warm. I am so sorry.”
Gail spoke up with Rebecca at the same time, “You all are
not going anywhere! You will have Thanksgiving dinner
with us.” “No,” John said in a lowered voice. His oldest son
Mark spoke up “Father, we are all hungry and need
something hot to drink. Please father!” All ten of the
children spoke up, “Please!” His wife Dorothy was holding
their youngest daughter, Abigail Grace, who was three
months old. She cried all the time. Dorothy spoke up, “John
Stewart, listen to me. The children and I are hungry and cold.
If you want to go back to the wagon you go right ahead, but
we are staying!” Rev. Tom came over and said, “John it’s
okay, son.”
Gail, told everyone to please find a seat at the tables and let’s
get ready to eat. Gail said, “We want to welcome our new
visitors, the Stewart family.” Gail asked her husband, Rev.
Tom, to come and pray over the food. “Lord, I ask you right
now in the name of Jesus, to bless the hands that cooked this
good meal. Lord, bless each family that is here today on this
special Thanksgiving Day, a day of thanking you for all we
have, and how you supply all our needs Lord. You, Lord
have been good to the people here in Winchester.”
The whole time Rev. Tom was praying, little Abigail Grace
was crying. Dorothy was trying her best to stop her, but she
had Colic. “Dear Lord, we thank you for each family today.
We have so much to be thankful for, in Christ’s name.
Amen.”
The kids and all the families were eating and having a good
old time. The Stewart family kids were eating like there is no
tomorrow, but it didn’t matter to anyone. They were
thankful that the family didn’t freeze last night. Dorothy and
John’s two twins, Lydia and Ruth, were going to town on
Rebecca’s homemade sugar cookies. Dorothy said, “I think
you two have had enough.” They replied, “But mom, please
just one more, only one.” Abigail Grace continued to cry.
Rev. Tom Williams walked up to Dorothy and picked up
little Abby.
He laid hands on her, and anointed the top of her head. She
immediately stopped crying, and from that day she never had
Colic again.
Be look on the lookout for more short stories by Denise
Ingram.
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By: Daniel Duval
tress. We wish it wasn't there, but it is. Why? I'll make it
very blunt. It's because it's the holiday season. This may
seem like a bold statement to make, until we realize that
before the holiday season we had much less stress. The
only thing that changed was the season, and therefore we
neither does your stress. Fear
has many children. Among them
are anxiety, terror, worry,
cowardliness, stress, and so
forth. Fear is like the stump of a
tree bearing many branches.
While we can try to strip the
fruit off of the branches, and
We have stress for different reasons. Some of us have stress because we
know that the holidays will be bringing the usual family drama. Some of us
have stress because the economy has left us with less resources than we are
used to. While we wish we could do more, we fear that the holidays will
bring a big let down to our families. Still others have stress because of
loneliness. We find that we are constantly pushing others away all year
long, yet we secretly wish we had close ones with which to share the
season. With the holidays approaching, the reality of our loneliness is
accentuated, and we are stressed.
Why is it that something intended to bring joy, fellowship, and relaxation
causes so many problems? Moreover, what can we do to overcome the
stress that we feel as the holidays come upon us? While I don't purport to
have all the answers, I am going to share a little insight that should help to
reduce the stress of this holiday season.
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and
of a sound mind." (1 Timothy 1:7)
Overcoming stress begins with overcoming fear. The reason we
have stress, whether we are willing to admit it or not, is because of fear. As
the Bible makes clear, this fear does not come from God, and therefore,
even chop some of the branches off, until the root is
dug up the tree will continue to live.
Therefore, as we find ourselves getting stressed we
must go to the root of the problem. What are we
afraid of? What is it about our family situation that
we fear? What is it about buying the wrong gifts
that causes us so much anxiety? Why are we truly
afraid of going another holiday season apart from
family and friends?
Giving into stress is, in actuality, the
evidence that we are too cowardly to deal with our
real issues. We are operating in fear. However, once
we identify what we are actually afraid of we can
begin to implement strategies to deal with that
stress. There are many strategies available, but I'm
going to list two of the basics.
One of the central themes of Christianity is the
concept of forgiveness. Forgiveness has the power
to liberate us from all kinds of problems including
bitterness, resentment, hatred, and, you guessed it—
fear.
For instance, think about that cousin that slighted
you five years ago and never apologized. Since the
incident, you have avoided being around this person
and have found it difficult to stomach them.
When you think about being around them, it stresses
you out. In this situation, by releasing forgiveness
towards this person you will alleviate most if not
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all of the stress and anxiety
that you experience around
them. It doesn't matter
whether the person
apologizes or not,
forgiveness is in your best
interest. This is why in the
Christian faith forgiveness
isn't an option, it's a
mandate. This is the
wisdom of God.
Another strategy
is to refocus. When I was
in second grade I joined a
T-ball league. They put me
in the outfield which was a
big mistake. I got
distracted by birds, clouds,
and grass. What can I say?
I was a daydreamer. When
the ball did make it to the
outfield it was extremely
stressful. My coach would
be yelling and I would go
into confusion. In order to
be effective in that position
I needed to refocus on the
important thing: the game.
My coach would be
yelling and I would go
into confusion. In order
to be effective in that
position I needed to
refocus on the important
thing: the game. It is all
too easy with all of the
advertising and
commercialization of the
holiday season to get our
focus on the wrong thing.
When our focus is on the
wrong thing, it can lead
us into stressful
situations. During this
holiday season, we need
to make it our priority to
focus on the important
things in life. We need to
focus on family, friends,
and most importantly
God. When we have our
focus right, it will be
much less likely that
stress will overtake us.
Have a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year!
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Every four years, sports and non-sports
enthusiasts alike get caught up in the
excitement of the Olympics. From opening
until closing ceremony, fans are glued to
their televisions as they watch the games.
A select few actually cross an item off
their bucket lists as they get to attend in
person. Athletes from around the world
showcase their talents because they’ve
earned the right to compete against the
best of the best. Tremendous time,
relationship and monetary sacrifices are
made in order for these hopefuls to train
with world-renowned coaches. As a
parent, it’s difficult for me to wrap my
mind around my child living with
complete strangers. Still, many families do
and these athletes leave their homes to
prepare for this opportunity of a lifetime.
I spent some time thinking about this and
found myself asking several questions. “If
relationships were an Olympic event,
would most people even qualify?” I began
imagining what marriages, families and
friendships might look like if people were
willing to undertake this level of sacrifice.
What would happen if we were groomed
as young children to have healthy, loving
and forgiving relationships? Our families
could send us to live with people we don’t
know to help us learn how to relate to
others when we become adults.
While no such programs exist, we can do
our part as individuals to create better
relationships. First, we should get our
priorities in order. Beginning today, we
must rethink how we prioritize our lives
and the people in them. As well-meaning
as we are, we do too much! Think of the
time spent working, giving back to the
community, serving in the church or trying
reaching goals. These are important but
there needs to be a degree of balance. If
we’re not overscheduled outside the home,
then our loved ones often take a back seat
while we play with our favorite piece of
technology. In reality, we are spending our
time on what we value most. As adults, we
get to choose whether that’s a person,
place or thing.
Second, we must open our hearts to new
possibilities in current relationships. No one
is infallible so there should be room for
forgiveness and rewriting the terms of our
relationships. In some instances, we begin the
relationship fine but hit a bump along the
way. In others, we might start off on the
wrong foot. Whatever the case, we don’t have
to stay that way. In Luke 6:36-38, we are
instructed to be merciful as God is merciful to
us. This passage goes on to caution us that
with the measure we use, it will be measured
back to us. Forgiving doesn’t mean forgetting.
It is the willingness to let go so we can move
forward without constantly looking back.
Only then can determine what the relationship
should look like in the future.
Next, we need to love unconditionally. There
are no accidents or coincidences where God is
concerned. The people in our lives are there
for a reason. Although we may not know
why, we should always lead with love
because we don’t know how long they will be
there. In our own unlovable moments, we’re
crying out for love the most. When we’re
tempted to turn away from others, we should
remember that the other person may be
uttering a similar cry. The real blessing here
is that we become better by stretching
ourselves to respond to others.
Once we’ve reordered our priorities; opened
our hearts to new possibilities and
unconditionally love the people in our lives,
there is one last thing to do. We should do
whatever we have to so we don’t revert back
to the old way of relating to others. When we
hear the stories of world-class athletes, they
have a work ethic shared by few. Although
Michael Jordan was cut from the basketball
team he went on to become one of the
greatest basketball players in history. He
excelled because he spent countless hours
perfecting his game. Michael Phelps works
with his swim coach for hours each day then
spends additional time doing resistance
training. It takes a superior commitment to
reach the level of success that he has achieved
and that any sports great enjoys. The same
holds true for us. If we want to go for the gold
in our relationships, we have to keep
practicing too.
Be the blessing in your relationships!
By: Lee Coleman
RELATIONSHIP
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Dr. Inecir Matthis helps a young woman find peace in a
decision between staying at her current church or finding
one that her now save incarcerated husband is wanting to
go to for the family once released.
Dr. Matthis, I have been married to my husband for over
7 years and we have two children together. After several years of
being locked up, he became a Christian and attends the Sunday
services there. 3 years ago I began attending the church where my
family attends and became a member shortly thereafter. My
husband will be released from prison early 2013 and has
informed me that he has no plans of attending my church services
and stated that we will need to find a church home more suitable
for us as a family.
I am concerned and disagree with him simply because he has
never attended our services so he has no idea what it is like or
what to expect when he attends. Also, our children who are
ages 5 and 8 have adjusted to the church environment and are
thriving in Sunday school, children's church and group
activities. I feel as if I would lose a solid foundation and my
children would soon become disinterested in church because of
the sudden and drastic change. I also fear that my husband may
not be strong in his Christian walk and may end up not
attending church services at all. I'm not sure what to do and
hope that you can give me some much needed insight.
Dr. Matthis:
It is unfortunate that you are faced with this dilemma long
before your husband is due to be released. It sounds as if your
religious backgrounds and beliefs were not discussed at the
round table before saying "I Do". It is one of the most
important subjects less likely to be discussed when talking
marriage and often causes couples to be unequally yoked from
the very beginning. Religious beliefs help to structure marriage
and the upbringing of children. This also brings about a
spiritual power struggle between husband and wife with the
expectation that the wife will leave her church and follow her
husband. If she refuses to do so she is considered to be less
than obedient and respectful. Your answer is simple and direct:
Prayer.....pray for wisdom and strategy to deal with this matter.
Ask God to grant you the direction or course that you should
take when approaching this delicate situation. It requires that
both of you be spiritually mature enough to discuss the matter
before making hasty and regretful decisions. You should both
be able to come to a place of compromising while seeking
guidance from God. Perhaps he could attend your church
services at least a few Sundays in the month while you both
prayerfully consider God's will for you. Don't forget to
consider your children in this matter and seek churches or
ministries that have services and activities for children, teen
and young adults.
Remember that God will give you direction, guidance and
clarity in this matter if seek and trust Him because the king's
heart is like a stream of water directed by the LORD; he guides
it wherever he pleases. (Proverbs 21:1 New Living Translation)
Do you have a question for Dr. Matthis? Or would like to
respond to a question in this publication?
Send all emails to [email protected]
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Some people give much but get back even more.
Others don't give what they should and end up poor.
(Proverbs 11:24 New Century Version)
Do you remember last Thanksgiving, the aroma of fresh
home cooked meals, pies and desserts, music, family,
friends, and the anticipation of what was to come? What did
you contribute to the festivities? Did you spend your time
with family or friends? Are you in a mode of expectation for
this Thanksgiving holiday in hopes that it will be greater
than the last one? In our home,
Thanksgiving was always introduced with the hustle and
fuss of cleaning, grocery shopping, excessive cooking,
excitement, and anticipation! There was the constant
visitation from family and friends as we neared the day of
the big feast. During this time we
were never given the option to sit on the sidelines and
watch, but we were silently enlisted to participate and assist
in the activities of cooking and cleaning from start to finish.
There were no other options. And when the festivities were
over, we begin our new year with the conversation of what
we would like to have on the menu for the following
Thanksgiving holiday!
For many of us this year began with leftover struggles,
financial setbacks and housing concerns that have left us in a
mode of fear, doubt and concern regarding our immediate future.
For many, this has been the motivation or driving force
that has caused us to return to an old fashioned and less
often used remedy known as: Knee-ology!
With no answers in mind, no reserves in the bank
account or no one to turn to, most of us have found
comfort and strength in prayer and thanksgiving to God
in spite of what looms before us!
As we fast approach the holiday season once again, it is
important to take a moment of reflection regarding your
current state or status in life. If we were to be honest
and truthful, no matter what we have experienced this
year thus far, or may be dealing with at this time, there
has always been a faithfulness from God of giving to us
by way of unexpected miracles from individuals who
without hesitation or question, have supported us in our
daily, weekly, or monthly needs throughout the year.
And for this, we should be grateful and in a mindset of
continuous thanksgiving to God for all things at all
times no matter what our circumstances may appear to
be!
As a Pastor, I have been afforded the opportunity to be
the recipient of many colorful complaints from
individuals regarding their concerns and possible
inability to fulfill their well-planned yearly holiday
celebration and meal for family and friends.
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They have lamented their woes of not knowing what to
expect in light of their dreadful circumstances.
This, my dear brothers and sisters is one of the greatest
opportunities to reveal what Thanksgiving is really all
about!
I simply ask them: “When was the last time that YOU
GAVE thanksgiving to God?” or “When was the last time
that YOU GAVE something to someone else?” The
answers to these questions are usually loaded with
excessive verbiage, excuses and scripture quotes.
The definition for thanksgiving is simply this: the act of
giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or
favors, especially to God.
The bottom line is this: Thanksgiving is an act and
grateful acknowledgement.
You and I could never give or match the ultimate gift of
sacrifice which was Christ Jesus, but we can be a blessing
or make a difference by giving of our time, talents, gifts,
abilities, and love.
Consider the scripture that was spoken by Jesus: I was
hungry, and you gave me food. I was thirsty, and you
gave me something to drink. I was alone and away from
home, and you invited me into your house. I was without
clothes, and you gave me something to wear. I was sick,
and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.'
"Then the King will answer, 'I tell you the truth, anything
you did for even the least of my people here, you also did
for me.'
Matthew 25:35-36, 40 New Century Version).
When you take this into consideration and understand that
whatever you do for others, you do also for Jesus, what
will YOU GIVE this Thanksgiving?
By: Dr. Inecir Matthis
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A Delicious Recipe for
Your Leftover Turkey!
During the holidays Turkey will be
the most popular meat around. But
what do you do with the
remainder/leftover turkey you’re not
going to use? With so many different
techniques and recipes there are
several things you can do with your
turkey changing the appearance and
enhancing the taste. Bringing a whole
new delicious fulfilling meal to the
table your family will love!
TURKEY POT PIE
Ingredients
1 recipe pastry for a (10 inch) double crust
pie
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 small onion, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, diced
3 tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
2 cubes chicken bouillon
2 cups water
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Roll out
bottom pie crust, press into a 10 inch pie pan, and set
aside.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium
heat; add the onion, celery, carrots, parsley, oregano, and
salt and pepper. Cook and stir until the vegetables are soft.
Stir in the bouillon and water. Bring mixture to a boil. Stir
in the potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm.
3. In a medium saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons
butter. Stir in the turkey and flour. Add the milk, and heat
through. Stir the turkey mixture into the vegetable
mixture, and cook until thickened. Cool slightly, then
pour mixture into the unbaked pie shell. Roll out the top
crust, and place on top of filling. Flute edges, and make 4
slits in the top crust to let out steam.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce oven
temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and
continue baking for 20 minutes, or until crust is golden
brown.
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Train A Child Up In the Way
That They Should Go…. Dr. Shannon Tucker Harrington, PhD, RN; Nursing Professor at Old
Dominion University shares her story as a child.
PARENTING
HEN I WAS YOUNGER
my father made my sister and I have Bible study
weekly and we had to memorize verses and
chapters in the Bible. I used to dread every
moment, as in the mind of a child, I could think of
a million other things I wanted to do-besides
reading and reciting scriptures. At that time, I
really didn't fully understand their meaning, but
little did I know, the verses I learned as a child,
would have a tremendous impact on my life as I
matured into an adult.
I can remember trying out for the school play in
elementary school, and they asked each student to
perform their talent. I couldn't sing, or dance- like
Now that I think about it, this probably wasn't the "talent" they were looking to see in auditions. Nevertheless, I got the part! I suppose
it must have impressed the teachers that a 6 year old could recite all of the verse in an entire bible chapter!
I can remember asking my father as a child, "Daddy, what am I here for? What is God's purpose for my life?" He would say baby,
"God put you here to help people, and heal them; that is your ministry". I guess my father's answer had a lot to do with why I chose
nursing as a profession, as helping people was my passion, but the "healing" part, I struggled with? How could little old me, "heal"
someone? Then God showed me through the powerful words of Rick Warren in the Purpose Driven Life that “All God’s giants are
weak people, and most of all, our weaknesses increase our capacity for sympathy and ministry. As God wants His people to have a
Christ-like ministry on earth that means other people are going to find healing in your wounds. Your greatest life’s message and your
most effective ministry will come out of your deepest hurts. The things you are most embarrassed about, most ashamed of, and most
reluctant to share are the very tools God can use most powerfully to heal others.” (para)
Throughout my life, Psalm 91 has been very influential to me. It taught me to depend on Gods "secret place" and to understand that no
matter what came against me or what I faced at any time in my life, fear was unacceptable for: "Thou shall not be afraid for the terror
by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at
noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. (Psalm 91:5-7, KJV)".
As I Grew Up and Furthered my education my father still taught me scriptures..
As I grew up and furthered my education, my father still
taught me scriptures and always knew just what to say and
when to say it. Because my biological father lived his
educational dreams and highest aspirations vicariously
through me, his life's work was to get his baby girl across the
stage at the University of Virginia to receive her doctorate.
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My father and I often joked and said PhD stood for "Pray Hard
Daily!" My father was a praying man and often in our
conversations, I felt as if I was talking to my heavenly Father,
not just my natural father. My father had a way of praying and
interceding that was like no other! He would confirm things so
surreal that could only have come from God. I would joke him
and say, "Dad that was just what I needed to hear. Wow! Do
you have God's cell phone number or something? Did you
tweet Him, or read His timeline on Facebook?"
Consistently, throughout the numerous struggles and obstacles
I endured during my PhD program, my father always had a
scripture and words of prayer and encouragement to build me
up and give me the support I needed to endure. I remember
learning how to run during this program, as I took the
scripture, (Ecclesiastes 9:11, ASV, para), "the race is not given
to the swift, nor the strong but to the one that endures til the
end"- very serious! I completed my first 8k, half-marathon, and
full marathon...26.2 miles during my doctoral program, as
running was the ultimate stress reliever, and the time I had
alone with God one-on-one.
During my runs, God had my undivided attention and this is when
He would speak and minister to me, uninterrupted!
Unfortunately, my father passed away the day before I graduated
with my doctorate. The overwhelming bitter-sweet feelings of
experiencing a birth and a death simultaneously were intense. The
birth of myself and the amazing new opportunities obtaining my
doctorate would offer me, and the painful death of half of my heart
and the first love I've known my entire life as "daddy's little girl".
However, although my father was not physically there, I know he
had the best seat in the house; sitting up in heaven beside my
heavenly Father. My biological father's work is done here on earth
as he has "trained his child up in the way that they should go, and
now that I am older I will not depart from it"(Proverbs 22:6, ASV,
para). Subsequently, his baby girls' work is just beginning. I will
cherish and apply everything that my father taught me as a child
and adult. I will continue walking in my purpose to provide
unwavering service and help to those in need. I will be used as a
vessel to heal others as my spiritual Father manifests Himself
through me.
Dr. Shannon Tucker Harrington
In the life of the believer Thanksgiving and Christmas anchor some of
the most important aspects of our belief. It’s when we celebrate the birth
of the Christ and we give thanks for all HE has done. I want to challenge
us to do an inventory of how much time during this season do we really
honor the Christ. If our walk with the Lord during the months of
November and December was used as an additional book to the Bible
would the people reading YOUR CHAPTER easily see you serving the
Lord? How would the story go? Would we see you at peace or in chaos
from shopping? Would we see you honoring the house of the Holy Spirit
with healthy portions or would we see you over stuffing your God given
body?
Would we see fruits of the spirit or fruits of self gratification? Every
single day of our lives we are sharing another chapter of the Bible with
our choices. Every single meal we choose we are making a statement
about how much or how little we value the temple of the Holy Spirit.
If we could only watch
you…..who would it
LOOK like you serve?
“…………. But as for me and my house, we will
serve the LORD.” Joshua 24:15, NKJV
Every day we choose to be sedentary in a body that
has been gifted to move we say we don’t cherish how
fearfully and wonderfully made we are enough to
take care of ourselves. The life of Christ continues
after the book of Revelation through the book that
makes up each of our lives. Honoring your body
with adequate rest, exercise, God made foods, clean
water, and vitamins is an act of service to the Lord
for all HE has done and continues to do with our
lives. By taking care of the vehicle that carries our
gifts and talents we take care of the kingdom. I mean
how quickly can we travel in a vehicle that is broken
down? That’s obvious when it comes to cars and yet
it is taken for granted when it comes to our body.
So as you prepare for wonderful Thanksgiving
gatherings and shop to brighten the days of the
people you love the most remember every choice is
another page in your book of life and every choice
reflects whom you REALLY serve.
Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas to you my
brothers & sisters!
Cledra McCullers is the CEO and founder of PlanBE
Coaching, LLC where people drop ALL Unnecessary
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THE MINISTER WITH BAGGAGE
By: Robert “Chip” Ingram
I was blinded by a bright light and
then a voice. I thought I was in heaven,
but then I listened. “It is 6:00 AM
Monday, February 14th
, 2005 and you
are in John Randolph Medical Center.
Please clean up and get dressed, then
come to the medical supply room by
6:30 AM. Breakfast will be served in
the Day Room at 7:00 AM sharp.” I
knew it was too good to be true.
My roommate, George, was already
up and in the bathroom. I had gone to
sleep in my clothes and I really needed
to clean up. When he came out of the
bathroom, which was attached to our
room, I asked him about the procedure
for cleaning up and he just laughed.
“You can’t have a toothbrush, towels, or
a wash rag, and no soap. You might try
to kill yourself with these things.”
“What am I supposed to do then? And
besides, it was an accident”, I said.
George replied with a “Whatever” and
then continued while laughing, “Don’t
worry they will hook you up after
breakfast.”
“Thanks,” I said. George added, “You
really need to get up early around here to
get into the bathroom first before anybody
else because some of the others will try to
get into our bathroom before we do. There
are some slobs around here”. Then he left
for the showers.
I opened the bathroom door, went in,
and then I remarked to myself, “I see what
he meant by some slobs around here.” I
wanted to turn around and leave, but I had
to do something to clean up a little. I
splashed water on my arms, chest, face and
neck. Just like George said, there was no
soap and no towels so I wiped up with
toilet paper. When I stepped out of the
bathroom a nurse met me and said, “Mr.
Ingram, will you follow me to the Nurses’
Station?” When we got there she opened
the door and I went in and sat down. An
intern from The Medical College of
Virginia came out and sat down beside me
and said, “I will try to answer some of your
questions and explain to you what’s going
to take place this morning. You will take
your meds early and then you will get a
breakfast tray brought to you. The hospital
psychiatrist will see you first, then the
social worker, followed by your family
doctor. After all this, you will go to your
group session. You also will meet with a
mental health advocate before you have
your hearing with the Magistrate. The
outcome of your hearing will determine
what happens next. Do you have any
questions?” “Just one,” I said, “How do I
get cleaned up?” The intern replied, “An
orderly will help you with this after you
eat.”
My meds were brought to me along
with my breakfast, corn flakes (with no
sugar), milk, and orange juice. After I
finished breakfast the tray was taken away.
The orderly then told me, “We are going to
get you cleaned up.”
The shower room was a large room with
concrete floors and tile on the walls and
ceiling. Shower heads came out of the
ceiling so you could not reach them. A
push button on the wall turned on the
water. It had a pre-set temperature and
duration so there was no playing around.
The orderly gave me a plastic bottle
with a foaming soap and a towel. He
said, “I will have to stay here and
monitor you for your own safety, so do
not try anything stupid. After you dry
off, I have some clean clothes and a pair
of slip on shoes your wife brought from
home. Do you want me to trash your old
stuff?” “By all means, do,” I responded.
I did not like this at all; you see, I was
one of those kids who had to be made to
take a shower after gym because I did
not like the communal thing.
The session with the psychiatrist
was uneventful, but the social worker’s
interview was very helpful. She
supplied me with a lot of answers. This
took away a lot of my fears. I sat
through most of the group session
without saying a word and thought to
myself, “I do not belong here with these
crazy people.”
The group leader tried to get me to talk
but all I told them was my name and
that was enough for now.
When I left the room my Advocate
was waiting for me, and he took me to a
conference room. He started off by
telling me that his job was to advise me
and intercede on my behalf. He then
said, “Mr. Ingram, I already know what
the psychiatrist report will say. He is
recommending not to release you and to
keep you for observation. My advice to
you is to voluntarily commit yourself
for the 72 hours. This time will start
with your admission to the hospital.
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This will give you the option of checking
yourself out after the time is up. If you
don’t, they will commit you and you can be
detained for a lot longer time. I have already
talked to your wife and told her to get an
appointment set up for you to see a
psychologist not connected to the hospital,
and she has already done this. I will also go
into the hearing with you. Do not say
anything except to answer the question about
commitment by saying you wish to commit
yourself voluntarily. After this, you can see
your wife”.
I sat and listened to everything said and
did not say a word except to answer the
question, just like I had been told. After the
hearing he took me to the Day Room where
Denise was waiting to see me.
As I walked into the room I could see that
she was very upset and had been crying. I
asked her what was wrong and she told me
this place was scaring her, and she didn’t like
being in the Day Room with all the other
patients around. I told her, “Let’s walk up
and down the corridor so we can talk.” She
already knew about all of the events of the
morning. I could tell she really didn’t want to
be here, so I told her I had a lot to do so she
should go home and come back after diner.
She said, “Okay, but are you sure you don’t
mind?” I said, “Go ahead. It’s okay, I don’t
mind.” I lied! As I watched her leave, I
wondered what I had said to the psychiatrist
to make the advocate tell me to keep my
mouth shut.
As I walked into the room I could see
that she was very upset and had been crying.
I asked her what was wrong and she told me
this place was scaring her, and she didn’t like
being in the Day Room with all the other
patients around. I told her, “Let’s walk up
and down the corridor so we can talk.” She
already knew about all of the events of the
morning. I could tell she really didn’t want to
be here, so I told her I had a lot to do so she
should go home and come back after diner.
She said, “Okay, but are you sure you don’t
mind?” I said, “Go ahead. It’s okay, I don’t
mind.” I lied! As I watched her leave, I
wondered what I had said to the psychiatrist
to make the advocate tell me to keep my
mouth shut.
Maybe it was when he asked me if I
believed in spirits. I responded with,
“Sure I do, and I also believe in angels
and demons as well.” YOU THINK?
I spent the rest of the day and
evening keeping to myself and waiting
for Denise to come back and visit with
me. I really felt awful about everything
I was putting her through, but I only
knew a part of it.
It was not too long before I started to
realize just how much. She came
back to check up on me, and we had a
nice talk about what was coming up
next. It seemed like only a couple of
minutes had passed before the visitors
had to leave. Then it would be happy
pill time and off to “LaLa” land until
tomorrow.
Do You Believe Men or Women of God should
claim depression even if they’ve been diagnosed
or hospitalized for it? Tell us why or why not!
Send all comments to [email protected] for a
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BOOK REVIEW
What an opportunity! The
chance to go on a spiritual journey
with Author Lorieen Henry as her
new book is released.”There is a
Miracle in 21: God Completes”
allowed us to enter a transparent
path with the author in which it
showed how God can turn a mess
into a beautiful miracle. Not only
is Lorieen forthcoming in this
book but she spoke in depth about
what she had been going through.
One of the things that were shared
in this book, in which we all can
relate to at one point in our lives,
is Drama. She then took you from
the Drama part and directed you
to a part of the book that offered
encouragement and then
expectations of blessing.
The author clearly states in the
beginning of the book that it’s not
a “How to” preparation, but the
book shares how she made it
through adversity. Being able to
read a book that shares a personal
journey without sugar coating it
speaks a lot about the author’s
motive for publishing “There is a
Miracle in 21: God Completes”. It
shows that this book was not
written to judge or give glory to
the author but to give glory to
God. It was written to touch lives
and bring forth hope to those who
are going through; those who have gone through difficult
situations but still not understand why they
feel a certain way about life or themselves.
The author’s character is apparent
throughout the book as witty and fun, yet
straight forward when needed. Because we
all have gone through, currently going
through or will be going through something,
those who read this book will definitely
receive an eye opener and a refreshing
experience. As a result, you will then be able
to see that as God has turned Lorieen’s mess
into a miracle He can and will do the same
for you. And just like the author stated in the
book and we all can relate to the fact that the
journey wasn’t perfect, but it was necessary.
It establishes the foundation to get to the
next level in Christ Jesus.
Kudos to Author Lorieen for a job well done
writing her first book. We are looking
forward to reading more from this author….
PPM (Promoting Purpose Book Reviews)
THERE IS A MIRACLE IN
21: GOD COMPLETES
Author Lorieen D. Henry
Website:www.miraclein21.com
Book available on amazon.com
& barnesandnoble.com
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