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15 Governor’sPaGe Governor Martin O’Malley

13 Mayor’sJournal Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

21 ToyourGoodHealTH Carla J. Debnam, MS, LCPC

GratitudeCheck

39 educaTiondiGesT Dr. Tim Tooten ReclaimingThankYou

33 BooksHelf Brandie Manigault

NeedlessCasualtiesofWar (JohnPaulJackson)

In Every IssueContributors.................................................................. 6

FromtheEditor............................................................. 7

ScripturePage............................................................ 12

35 Wordof encouraGeMenT Donna Williams-Ross

GiveThanks

40 GosPelindusTry neWs Ericka Johnson

19 PersonofinTeresT–g.r.Mattox

PastorEmeritusBishopL.N.Forbes FaithTempleOriginalFreeWillBaptist Church,NJ

25 Wordonfinances Dr. Kenneth O. Robinson, III

WealthisaGoodThing

29 nuTriTion&you Herline A. Knights Prediabetes:Diagnosis, ExerciseandDiet

31 BodyBasics livestrong.com GetMotivatedtoExercise

Pg.8-11Q&A Interview with

Bishop Dr. Shirley Holloway

c o n t e n t s

27 TeenconnecT Pastors Greg & Tonya Dennis

TheSeasonisChanging

sPecialfeaTurePGs.22&23Transformation a process of profound and radical change.

STORIES OF HOPE: Two men give their personal testimonies about how theywere able to transform their lives and embrace their God-given purpose for living.Bishop Melvin Nalley Rev. LaDell Moore


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For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

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Contributors chairman — Dr. A.C. D. Vaughn

Sr. Pastor, Sharon Baptist Church, MD

vice-chairman — Dr. Frank M. Reid III Sr. Pastor, Bethel A.M.E. Church, MD

Dr. Jerome A. Barber Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Temple, Hampton , VA

Dr. Michael A. Battle Sr., U.S. Ambassador President, ITC Seminary, Atlanta, GA

Dr. Timothy Boddie Friendship Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA

Bishop John R. Bryant Presiding Prelate of the 5th Episcopal District

Dr. Harold A. Carter, Jr.Pastor, New Shiloh Baptist Church, MD

Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook, U.S. Ambassador

Dr. WIlliam H. Curtis Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Pittsburgh, PA

Bishop Ralph L. DennisSr. Pastor, Kingdom Worship Center, MD

Wanda Q. Draper/Media Executive

Michele J.K. Epps/Health Sciences

Cassandra VaughnMedia Executive

Dr. Donte’ L. Hickman, Sr.Pastor, Southern Baptist Church, MD

Pastor Timothy V. Manigault

Bishop Dennis V. Proctor Presiding Prelate of the Western Episcopal Region AME Zion Church

Dr. Kenneth O. RobinsonPastor, Restoring Life International Church, MD

Bishop Walter Scott Thomas, Sr.Pastor, New Psalmist Baptist Church, MD

Dr. Timothy Tooten, Sr. Pastor, Harvest Christian Ministries, MD

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Jackie EppsEditor-in-Chief

This is the time of year wheneveryonewillreflectonwhattheyaremost‘Thankful’for.Thereisasongwesinginchurchthatmanyofyoumaybefamiliarwith,

As we mentally compile a list ofblessings,wewillrealizewehavealottobethankfulfor:

•Firstandforemost,HissonJesustheChrist,whogavehislifethatwemightliveeternally.

•ThegoodnessoftheLordandallHehasdoneforus.Godhasalwaysbeenonourside.

•God’smerciesareneweverymorning;greatisGod’sfaithfulness.•God’s is sogracious tous;Heblessesusevenwhenwedon’tdeserveHisblessings.

•God’sunconditional loveandhowGodHelovesus inspiteofwhatwedoordon’tdo.

• God is our keeper. He keeps us through trials, tribulations,heartachesanddisappointments.

•Godisourhealerandourdeliverer;thereisnothingtoohardforGod.

•OurGodisGreatandMighty;thereisnobodyGreaterthanourGod.

Ourgratitudeisaconstantattitudeofthankfulnessandappreciationfor lifeas itunfolds. Living in themoment,weareopen to theabundancearoundusandwithinus.Weshouldexpressappreciationoftenaswecontemplatetherichnessofourlife.TobegratefulistorecognizetheloveofGodineverythingHehasgivenus--andHehasgivenuseverything.EverybreathwetakeisagiftofHislove.Sowhileit’struethatThanksgivingonlycomesbutonceayear,weshouldactuallycelebratethankseachandeveryday.It’sjustamatteroflearningtolivewithaspiritofthankfulnessandgratitude.

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Q&A

Q&A Q&A

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WithBishop Dr.

shirleyholloway

Pastor

New and Living WayWord and Worship Center

Suitland,MDKingdom Word and Worship Center

Waldorf,MD


G&G: Bishop Holloway, welcome back to Grace & Glory. So muchhashappenedsinceourlast interview.IunderstandtherehasbeenamajortransformationinyourlifeandIamexcitedaboutwhatyouaregoingtosharewithusinthisinterview.Firsthowdoyoufeelrightnow?Bishop Holloway: Thank you Jackie for having me back and HappyHolidays toyouand theGraceandGloryReaders.GivingGodall thepraise,allthegloryandallthehonortakingmethroughsuchanawesometransformationbothphysically and emotionally, severalwords come tomindlikefantastic...healthy...victorious...andvivacious.However,ifIweretosumitallupIwouldsayIfeelincrediblyrenewed.Iamdefinitelywalkinginmynewdimensionofmylife.

G&G:BishopHolloway,wehavededicatedthismonthtotransformationofthemind,body,soulandspirit.Themostobviousevidenceoftransformationinyourlifeisyourbody.Solet’sstartthere.Wasthereapivotalmomentthatmotivatedyoutochangeyourbody?Howdifficultwasittobeginthisjourney?Bishop Holloway: ThepivotalmomentcamewhenIwasdiagnosedwithOsteo-Arthritis;atwhichpoint I foundmyselfhavingdifficultywalkingandstandingforlongperiodsoftime.ThiscombinedwithdiabetesmademerealizethatIwasanointedbutlimitedandlivinginadefeatedstateoflife.ThisbroughtmetoaplacewhereIcriedouttoGODforaphysicalhealingandrenewingofmymind.Afterhavingrecappedall that Ihaddoneand sacrificed for others, I realized thatweighingmore than300pounds Ihadnotdedicatedenough timeand love tomyphysicalwell-beingormadethecommitmenttochangemylifethroughselfdisciplineandfocus.TheWordtellsusthatwearetoloveourneighborsasweloveourselves(Mark12:31)andI,likesomanymembersoftheClergy,placedmyphysicalandemotionalneedsonabackburnerandIwaslovingonmyneighbormorethanIlovedonmyself.Althoughthisjourneywasdifficultatfirst,IturnedtothosewhomGODputinmylifetoremovetheexcuses.OnesuchpersonwasCathyFuentesatHelpforHealthinVienna,VAwhodesignedahealthregimethatwasspecifictomyneedsandisyieldingthebestresultsformylifestyle.Irealizedthenthatitwasgoingtotaketime,

money,commitment,passion,disciplineandprayeronalifetimejourney.

G&G:BishopHolloway,manywomen(andmen)strugglewithweightcontrol.Thereissomuchinformationoutthereonhowtoloseweightandthebenefitsofahealthybody;yetweignorethefactsthatanunhealthybodycouldultimatelykillus.Whydoyouthinkthisissuchamajorissueforwomen?Doyouthinkweareindenial?Bishop Holloway: Absolutely,weareindenialandunderagreatattackfromtheenemy.Asaprogressivegenerationwehavelostsightofwhatweeat,whenweeatandhowwetakecareofourbodies.Thekingdomofdarknesshasstrategicallymanipulatedoureconomyandourfoodsourcesandhasultimatelyreplacedthe“home-cooked”mealwithcheaper,quickerandunhealthydiningoptions;whichoftentimescontainchemicals,MSGandothernon-organicingredients.Also,manyofthemajorchainsof“AllyouCanEat”restaurantsarebackedbythoseinthemedicalfield.Theseoptionscombinedwiththedyingoffoftraditionalhouseholdshavecreatedaculturethatisundisciplined,fleshdrivenandoblivioustothedamageofunhealthylifestyles.WearedyingbeforeourtimeandlivingwellbelowtheabundantlifepromisedusinthewordofGOD.

G&G: BishopHolloway,thatbringsmetothetransformationofthemind.Did you have to battle with your mind during this transformation? Howdifficultwasit?Bishop Holloway: Thebattlebeginsinthemind,andeverythingisjustaresultofourabilitytobevictoriousinthisfightornot.Thescripturetellsusthatsoasamanthinkssoishe.Soitwasarenewingofmymindbytheminute,thehour,theday,theweekandthemonthKeepinginmindmycommitmenttoGODandmyselfnomatterthetemptationordistractionsorlackofsupportespeciallyfromthosewhoofferedmePie.Jackieoneof thethingsIdidwasturnthebattlesofthemindintoagame.Idevelopedchallenginggamestobattlethemind,i.e.Iwouldbuyanoutfittwosizestoosmallandspeakthosethingsthatwerenotasthoughtheywere;inotherwordsIwouldsaythatIwillwearthatoutfitin30days.Ihadtochangefromfightingmyselftopushingmyself.

G&G:BishopHolloway,Ibelievethemindissuchapowerfulforce;webattlewithourmindseveryday.Wouldyousharewithussomeofyour‘mind’battles andhowyouwereable togaincontrolofyourmind toultimatelytransformyourbody?Bishop Holloway: Well,JackieIwouldhavetosaythatthebiggestmind-battleformewasgettingridoftheexcuseslike“it’stoocold,mykneeshurt,it’stoohard,andI’mtired”andsoon.Iwasabletocontrolthesenegativethoughts through prayer, fasting, education, reading all that I could inreferencetohealthylivingandcelebratingmysuccessnomatterhowsmall.

G&G: BishopHolloway,whichbringsmetothespiritandsoul.Wouldyousayyourspiritandsoulplayedasignificantroleintransformingyourbody?Bishop Holloway:Absolutely,ifthebodyisoutofwhacktheneverythingelseisoff.Weoftendon’trealizethisbecauseweoperateinadysfunctionalstate - impoverished, uneducated and unhealthy. The scripture saysmypeopleperishforalackofknowledge(Hosea4:6);thisiswhywesaythingslike“IknowIshouldn’tbeeatingthis...but”,“MydoctorsaysIcan’thavethis...but”.AsafourthgenerationPastorwithover100Preachersinmyimmediate family, Iembracedeatingasapast time.OnceIwasable toaddressmysoulishissues,suchasthedeathofmyhusband,thelonelinessofministry,fatigueofpeopleandthehecticnessoflife;Iwasabletobringmysoul,bodyandspirittoaplaceofagreement.Matthew18:18tellsus,“Truly I tell you,whatever youbindon earthwill be bound in heaven,andwhateveryoulooseonearthwillbeloosedinheaven.”Thescripturealsotellsusthatweareatriconomy,“NowmaytheGodofpeacehimselfsanctifyyoucompletely,andmayyourwholespiritandsoulandbodybekeptblamelessatthecomingofourLord.”(1Thessalonians5:23)

G&G: Bishop Holloway, as believers whenever we are up againstsomethingthatseemsinsurmountable,weoftenquotePhilippians4:13,“IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhostrengthensme.”DidyouleanontheWordofGodtohelpconquerandwinthebattleoftransformingthebody?Bishop Holloway: Daily.... the scripture tells us that the powerof lifeanddeathisinthetongue.Ibelievethatthepowerofsuccessisalsointhetongue.InAugust2012theLordgavemethisthemefor2013,“NoExcuses,NoLimits...SoaringLikeEagles.”GodbegantotalktomeaboutmyexcusescausingmetobelimitedandhowHehadsomuchmoreforme if I could just remove the limitations by refusing to allow excuses.Theexcuseswillstopcomingwhenwestoplisteningtothem.Resisttheexcusesandtheywillflee.

G&G:BishopHolloway,didyouhavemomentswhenyouwanted tothrow in the towel?What did you do during those critical moments?Bishop Holloway: Yes...mostcertainlyIwantedtothrowinthetowelonmanyoccasions. When this happened I was blessedtohavepeopleinmylifetosupportme.OneofthosepeoplewasmyveryownElder-ElectGloriaWilliamswhorunsafitnesstrainingprogram.Shewas truly my inspiration during those “down-times”whenIjustwantedtogiveupandquit.EEGloriacameintotheHOHCOHseverelyaddictedto crack, she weighed maybe 100 pounds andsuffering from ADHD, she was also homeless.WhenIfirstmethertheLordshowedmehergiftof dancing and I immediately began to nurtureherback tohealth. She isnowanentrepreneurand homeowner. Now, the student has becomethe teacher and the teacher has become thestudent. She instructs me with the same toughlove,commitmentandsacrificeIshowedher;shenowrecites tome.Wehadattempted thismanytimesbefore,butthistimeIwasdifferent,Iwascommitted, determined and focused. I preached amessage“Isitonyou,withyouorinyou.”GloriaoftenremindsmeofthismessagewhenIneededit themost.Iwouldadviseanyonewhowantstoembarkonthisjourneytoalignthemselveswitha“faithsponsor”.Afaithsponsorwillbetherewhenyourfaithbecomesweak.

G&G: Whatadvicewouldyougivetosomeonewhowantstoembarkonthejourneyoftransformingtheirbody?Bishop Holloway: I would advise a good detox first and three orfourcolonics toprepareone’sbodyforsuccess. Iwouldadviseusinganalkalinewater,and for thefirst sixmonths studyandget toknowyourbody. Iwouldalsoadvisededicatedprayer time to this specifictransformation,fastingonceaweektobreakthoseyokes;andofcoursescriptures, affirmations and confirmations every morning speakingwellness. Anyone embarking on the transformation journey shouldkeepinmindthesesevenkeyprincipals:plentyofrest,eatinghealthy,increasingexercise,meditation,fasting,smilingandpraying.Encourage

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G&G: Bishop Holloway, tell us about your proudest accomplishment/momentduringthistransformationjourney.Whatareyourfuturegoalsinthistransformationjourney?Bishop Holloway: ThedayIstartedmytransformationIwasnotable touse a special exercise machine because it had a weight restriction. Myproudestmomentcameexactlyoneyearlaterafterlosing100poundsandIwasabletousethisspecialmachine.ThestaffandIactuallycriedwhenIreachedthatgoal.Myfuturetransformationgoalistoachieve“Brickhouse”measurementsfrommyteenageyearsandtobefabulousatfifty☺.

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G&G:BishopHolloway,shiftinggears,IunderstandyouareabouttotraveltoAfrica.WhatpartofAfricaareyoutravelingto?Whenwillyoubetakingthistrip?Bishop Holloway: Yes, Jackie I will be returning to the Continentin bothNovember andDecember of this year.My itinerary includesMonrovia, Liberia; Kigali, Rwanda; Kampala, Uganda, and bothNairobiandKitale,Kenya.

G&G:BishopHolloway,isthisamissionstrip?Whatwillbeyourobjectiveforthistrip,evangelism,communityoutreach,discipleship,conferences,etc.?Bishop Holloway:Yes,theobjectiveforthisisbasedontheindividualneedsof thepeople in thesecountries.Forexample,Liberiawillbeamiracle anddeliverance crusadewhereweareanticipatingfive to sixthousandparticipants.ThenweareontoRwandawherewewillbeholdingtheRwandaStadiumCrusade.This crusade takes place in the largeststadium in Rwanda and will anticipate 50,000 or more participants;thisisalsowherethebeautifulpeopleofRwandawillhonormewithaspectacularbirthdaycelebrationattheverysamestadium.Next,wewillarriveinUgandafortheVictoryoverPovertyConference,followedbythelaststoponourtourNairobi,Kenya.Iwillbewithmembersofthe

Kenyan Parliament to celebratetheir 50th year of freedom fromBritish Rule and finally Katale,Kenya for a Healing Crusade.Then I return home onChristmasEve.

G&G: Bishop Holloway, I’msure every trip is different, aremost international outreach tripsfor church planting and support?Have you planted any churchesinternationally?Bishop Holloway: Yes, we arecurrently planting a church inKampala, Uganda. However,most of my traveling is eitherPolitical or Humanitarian innature. Plans are manifesting toput inplaceaHOUSEofHELP/CITY of HOPE InternationalDivision in Nairobi, Kenya;working with the government tocombat the drug use in Nairobi.Secondly, we partner with Hope

AfricaOrphanage/SchoolinKagamega,KenyaandKampala,UgandawhereIhaveanadoptedsonTimothy.TimothywasfoundlefttodieintheJungleonlytwohoursold.Theybroughthimtothepoliceandthepolicebroughthimtothechurch.Heisnowfiveyearsold.

G&G:BishopHolloway,in2005youwroteanInspirationalBooktitled“SeenGloryUntoldGlory.”Isthereanythingnewinthepipeline?Bishop Holloway:Greatquestion,Iampresentlyworkingontwoprojects.Iamco-writingabookwithBobWoodson,CEO,CenterforNeighborhoodEnterprise,titled“BorntobeMadeaLeader”.Mysecondspecialprojecttitled “Keep the Fire Burning” is a relational book detailing how tocultivatearelationship,maintainarelationshipandhowtohaveathrivingrelationship.Oneofthechaptersinmybookistitled“OurSpaceaSafePlace” which speaks to being proactive as opposed to reactive in oureverydaylives.ProjectscominginMarch2014.

G&G: BishopHolloway,whatelsecanweexpectin2014?Bishop Holloway:WOW…WheredoIstartfirst?I’veenteredmyfirstBeautyPageantandwillcompeteintheUSApageantasMs.DistrictofColumbiaEliteinJune2014.AllwinningsandproceedswillbegiventotheOrphanagesinUgandaandKamega,Kenya.AlsowehaveaCDreleasetitled“TheSoundsofPleasingGOD”whichwillfeatureupandcomingartistsCie-CieSpencerandJemeciaWilliams;releasedateisSeptember2014.It’sgoingtobeayearofcelebrationandsuccess.Ourtheme for2014 is“MyDestinyWillNotBeCompromised…Iwillbeattherightplaceattherighttimedoingtherightthingwiththerightpeople.”SoIwouldencouragetheGrace&Gloryreaderstoembracedestinylikeneverbefore.

G&G:BishopHolloway,isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketosayinclosing?Bishop Holloway: Thankyouonceagainforhavingme.Itisalwaysatreatandablessingtobeapartofthisevangelicaloutreachmediamountain;muchsuccesstoyouJackieandyourministry.IpraythatsomethingIsharedhasbeenablessingtoyourreaders.Iwould like to say thankyou toall thosewho inspireme,assistme,droveandputupwithme.MuchlovetoyouandtothoseI’mcalledtoinspire.Letusbecomeas gracious as oursister Esther and asloyal as our friendRuthandasbeautifulasourmotherSarah.Live as if you we’reto die today andlearn like you willlive forever; for weare wonderfully andmarvelouslyfashionedandequipped.FinallyinthewordsofApostleJohn,“Beloved,Ipraythat we may prosperandbeingoodhealtheven as our soulprospers.”2014yearofprosperity.Blessings,BishopHolloway

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‘A TRuE BISHOP’ STEPS FROM HIS PuLPITFirstFounder’sDayhonorsBishopL.N.Forbes

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Forabishopmustbeblameless,asthestewardofGod;not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, nostriker,notgiventofilthylucre;Butaloverofhospitality,aloverofgoodmen,just,sober,holy,temperate;Holdingfast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that hemay be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and toconvincethegainsayers.—Titus1:7-9

This November 17 is a milestone in the 53-yearhistory This November 17 is a milestone in the 53-yearhistoryofFaithTempleOriginalFreeWillBaptistChurch#1inEastOrange,NJ.OnthatSundayduringthe10:30morningservicethechurchwillcelebrateitsFirstFounder’sDay inhonorofPastorEmeritusandFounderBishopL.N.Forbes. Forthepast53years,thecallonthelifeofLimmieNathaniel Forbes was bringing souls to Christ. Tothis end he has established and headed four housesof worship; Faith Temple Original FreeWill BaptistChurch#1,inEastOrange,#2nowlocatedinCapitolHeights,MD,#3ashort-livedcongregationinStPaul,NCand#1and#2ExtensionChurch inWilson,NC.He also spearheaded the construction of L.N ForbesTabernacle, the headquarters for the Middle EasternDistrictof theOriginalFreeWillBaptistConference,

andwasinstrumentalinthebuildingoftheConvocationCenterfortheHamptonMinistersConferenceinHampton,VA. During his ministerial career, Bishop Forbes has held such prominentpositions as Presiding Bishop of the Original FreeWill Baptist EasternConference,GeneralBishopoftheOriginalFreeWillBaptistConference,presidentoftheEastOrangeClergyMovementandwastheoldesttenuredpastorinthecity. Dr.AlfredC.D.Vaughn,SeniorPastorofthehistoricSharonBaptistChurchinBaltimore,MDwillbetheFirstFounder’sDayspeakerandhasknownBishopForbes for over 50years.Dr.VaughnprecededBishopForbes asPresidentoftheprestigiousHamptonMinister’sConferenceandremembershissuccessorwasintheuniquepositionhavingservedasinthepositionwhentheconferencemovedintothenew10,000-seatConvocationCenterontheHamptonUniversitycampus.“BishopwasontheFinanceCommitteeandhemadesurethatfundingwasinorderfortheCentertobebuilt,”Vaughnsaid. DescribingBishopForbesas“oneof thecrown jewelsof theChristianChurch”,Vaughnsaid,“Ireallythinkthat,inmyestimation,BishopForbesisaclearexampleofwhatrealministryisabout.” Newark’sMountZionBaptistChurchPastorEmeritusGranvilleSewardechoedthesentimentsofDr.Vaughn.DuringarecentsermonhegaveatFaithTemple#1hesaid,“Someofusareablessingtomaybeahalfdozen…somemightblessahundred,BishopForbeshasbeenablessingtothousands.Notjustahandful,butpeoplewhoareblessedwhoneverevenpersonallyshookhishand,butsomehowjustwhathesaidanddoneandaboveallthespiritinwhichhemanifestshimself.” BishopForbes’successorinFaithTemple#1’spulpitisElderArinzorBlue,whojoined thechurchwhenhewas15.Nowafatheroffive, thechurchwillhavehisinstallationserviceatthechurchonSaturday,December7atnoon.ElderBluehasbeenastudentandmenteeofBishopForbesforoverhalfhislife.TwoofthemanyqualitieshecherishesaboutBishopare,“HisfaithfulnesstotheLord,toliverightandwalkuprightwiththeLordallthetime,asaChristianfirst,thenasapreacher.IfyouliverightasaChristianandliveholyasaChristianthenyoucanautomaticallywalkuprightasapreacher.” Thentherearehispeopleskills.“Bishophasawayofdealingwithpeopleandlovingpeople.Hemakeseveryonefeelimportantasiftheyhadtheirownpersonalrelationshipwithhim,intheirownway,”Bluesaid.“Heconnectswiththemindividuallyandpersonally.Herememberedbirthdays,weddinganniversaries, funerals,hospitalvisits;all the things thatpersonalizedaministrywere the thingshedid for themembers. Itcausedpeople tobededicatedtothechurchanddedicatedtohisministry.” Founder’sDayis theFirstofanAnnualEvent thatwill takeplaceonwhatwasformerlythePastor’sAnniversary,alovingtributetoonewhoiseverythingaBishopshouldbeandoftentellspeople,“Iloveyoumorethanyouloveme,andthereisnothingyoucandoaboutit.” Forfurtherinformationcontact:g.r. mattox, On The Side 973.673.3729 / 201.563.8242 [email protected]

Pastor Emeritus and Founder Bishop L.N. Forbes (seated)Elder Arinzor Blue (standing)


Wecanbecomejadedbytheheadlinenewsreportsofdisasters,debtceilings,destructionanddisease.Itseemslike we are inundated with the challenges life bringsinsteadoflife’sjoys.WhileweknowthatJesuswarnedusthat“inthislifeyouwillhavetribulation”,weseemtounfortunatelymakethatourfocus.Weshouldnotbeoverwhelmedbutusetheseuncertaintimestodrawcloserto God and become sensitive to the needs of others.SometimesGodusesdifficultcircumstances to reframeourworldviewsowecanseewhatHesees,andcareaboutwhatHecaresabout.Godwantsustotakenoticeofwhat’shappeningsowecanrespondandnotforustoretreat.Keepingfocusonthe important things in life iswhatagratitudecheckisallabout. Haveyoushownlovetotheunlovableorreachedouttothepersonsinyourcommunitywhomaybeonthemarginsoflife?Haveyouvolunteeredyourtimeandknowledgetohelpachildortomakeadifferenceinthelifeofaseniorcitizen?Thesearejustafewoftheactivitiesthatcanhelpyoudevelopandincreaseyoursensitivitytowhat’sgoingonaroundyou.Irecentlyheardabouttheplightofyoungpeoplewhoareagingoutofthefostercaresystemandhavenoplacetoturnornomeansofsupport.Manyoftheseyoungpeopleenduphomelessorvictimsofhumantraffickingrings.Surelythisisanuntappedneedthatthechurch could assist with. With the recent governmentfurloughsmorepeoplethaneverhavehadtousethelocalfoodbanks.Thiscouldbeagoodtimeforuswhohaveafullpantrytosharewiththosewhoaretryingtomakeendsmeet. Ithasbeenproven thathelpingothers isamood

lifter,anaturalanti-depressant. WecanupgradeourattitudeofgratitudebyassessingtheopportunitiesGodhasgivenustobecomepartakersofthedivinecontinuumbyfulfillingtheGreatCommissionrightinourownbackyards.Colossians3:15-17remindsusto,“LetthepeaceofChristruleinyourhearts,sinceasmembersofonebodyyouwerecalledtopeace.Andbe thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell amongyourichlyasyouteachandadmonishoneanotherwithallwisdomthroughpsalms,hymns,andsongsfromtheSpirit,singingtoGodwithgratitudeinyourheartsandwhateveryoudo,whetherinwordordeed,doitallinthenameoftheLordJesus,givingthankstoGodtheFatherthroughhim.”WearecalledtospreadtheGospelthroughouractionnotjustourwords.ItisnotenoughtobekindtootherChristians.Wemustreachouttoothersthroughencouragementandbyexpressinggratitudenotinaphonywaybutinsincerityandhumility.Weknowthatgoodnessandmercyfollowsussonowisthetimetoactlikeitbutsharingourblessingswithothers.Ifyouhavebeenfixatedonyourselfandhaveadopteda‘what’sinitforme’stance,thenitmaybetimeforagratitudecheck!

Carla J. Debnam,MS, LCPC

Executive Director,Renaissance

ChristianCounseling

Center

to your good health



story of hope

Itwasthesummerof1970…MayStreetParkonthewestsideofAurorawhenIsmokedmyfirstjoint…Marijuanathatis.Iwasthirteenyearsoldanddidn’trealizetheseriousnessofwhat Iwasdoing. I didn’t realize the spirits that I hadstarted entertainingwhen I tookmyfirst hit ofmarijuana.That summerwas thebeginningofmyheadingdown theroadtodestruction.Istartedusingattheageofthirteen;butIthoughtthatitwasharmless…alittlehithereandthere!Iwassmokingmarijuana,drinkingmaltliquorandWildIrishRose.Isoongraduatedfrommarijuanatococaine.Iwasatrainwreckwaitingtohappen…abouttoderail,butnotevenknowing it.Drugs andalcoholhadbecomemy life.Theywere“littlegods”andIdidn’tevenknowit.IhadfalleninlovewithMarijuana,CocaineandAlcohol.Iwasdestroyingmy life withmy addictions and yet didn’t have a clue. Ijeopardizedmyfamily,friendsandfinances.IwasspendingmoneythatIdidn’thave.Iwanderedaimlesslyforyears,notrealizingthatIwasheadingdownaroadofdestruction. I soon started doing all types of things to support myhabits…spending money I didn’t have; stealing, lying,manipulatingandstayingoutallnight.IthadgottensobaduntilIwenttoa12StepProgramatCopleyHospital.Younameit…andI’vetriedit!Fromthe12StepPrograminthe80’stotheHayMarketin1990,totheSalvationArmy,toWaysideMissions, theHesedHouseand lastbutcertainlynot leastTeenChallenge! IwaswalkingupanddownthestreetsofAurora,homeless!Icouldn’tgohomebecauseIhadburnedthosebridges! ThebridgethatwasstillstandingwasthatofGod!Eveninthemidstofmyfoolishness,Godhadmercyuponmeandshowedmefavor.GodplacedpeopleinmylifewhowouldeventuallyleadmetoTeenChallengewhicheventuallywasinstrumentalinleadingmetoChrist.Thiswasthelaststop…themissingpiece!Thisplacewasunlikeanysecularrehabfacilityinthatit’swholeemphasisandfocusisontheSPIRITUALMAN.It’sallaboutJesusChrist!TeenChallenge’smottois,“WeMendBrokenLives”!LiketheProdigalSon,Icamefrom

a Christian home, withstrong parenting and lotsof love, but I still foundmyself a long way fromhome squandering mylittle money, my healthandmytalents.IcametomyselfandrealizedthatIneededto return tomy Father (heavenly)! I studied theWord ofGoddayandnight…feedingmyspiritmanandbecomingstrengthened.TheBibletellsusthatifweloveGodwewillobeyandkeephiscommandments. AftergraduatingfromTeenChallenge,Iworkedonstaffasacounselor.WhenIreturnedhomelifewasnotwhatIhadknownittobe…thingshadchanged.LifeasIknewit...existednolonger!Iwaschallengedtokeepmovingforward.AndthatIdid!Iamnowhappilymarriedtomywife,EvelynNalley-Moore;thefatherofthreechildren:Tyeisha,TobiasandTandaraandgrandfatheroffour. IhadacceptedChristatanearlyageandwasreunitedtoChrist in 1994 after a lengthy separation. Since returningtothisspiritualrelationship,IhavebeenunwaveringinmyeffortstobetheservantthatGodwouldbepleasedwith.IwaslicensedtopreachinMay1998andordainedinMarchof2000.IamanassociateministeratGaylesM.B.Church,undertheleadershipofPastorGeorgeMarshallandcurrentlyserveastheYouthPastorandastheSundaySchoolTeacherfor theJuniorandSeniorHighSchoolClass.Iwould likeforpeopletoseethroughmytestimonyandwitnessinghowGodcanuseanordinarypersontodoextra-ordinarythings.1Peter 4:12-13 tells us, “Beloved, think it not strangeconcerningthefierytrialwhichistotryyouasthoughsomestrangethinghappeneduntoyou:but,rejoiceinasmuchasyearepartakersofChrist’ssufferings:that,whenhisgloryshallberevealed,yemaybegladalsowithexceedingjoy.”

GodBless,

Reverend LaDell Moore

Rev. LaDell MooreAssociate MinisterGayles MemorialBaptist Church

Aurora, IL


story of hope

Enlisting in the UnitedStatesNavywasoneofmygoalsupongraduatingfromhigh school…becoming adrugdealerandapimpwasnot. I wanted to enlist inthe U.S. Navy and followin the footsteps ofmy big

brotherRonald. Ididenlistanddidwellwhileserving. Iwashonorablydischargedin1974withnumerousmedals:MeritoriousUnit Commendation;GoodConductMedal;NationalDefenseandbothVietnamServiceandVietnamCampaignMedals.AfterbeinghonorablydischargedfromtheNavy,mylifestartedgoinginanotherdirection.Iwasinvolvedinalifeofcrimeandsin.Ibecamea“smalltime”drug dealer to a “big shot Drug King Pin”, selling anddistributingdrugs.Ididn’tjustselldrugs,butIalsowasauser.Tomakemattersworse,Ifelttheneedtosellandusewomen.IstartedwhatIdeemedasacareerof‘pimping’.Iwaslookingforaquickfix…aquickdollar.Iwaslivingthe“fastlife”andmaking“fastmoney”notrealizingthatfastmoneydoesn’tstayinthesameplace. Iwaslivingalifeofaconartist,analloutsinner…sofarawayfromtheLord.Ididn’thaveanyregardsforwhatwasright,butinthemidstofallofmywrongdoing,Ididsomething right. Please know that God had blessed mewithalovely,beautiful,savedwifebythenameofMaryCosbyNalley.TheBible tells us inProverbs 18:22 that,“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing and obtaineth favor of the Lord”.Well,Ifoundawifeandfounda“goodthing”, but I cannot honestly say that I appreciated my“goodthing”atthattime.Sheearnestlyprayedformeandpatientlywaitedformylifetochange.Maryprayedaswellasallowedher light to shine inaway thatprovokedmetogotochurchwithher;thiswasthechurchwhereMarygrewupandherfamilyattended.IstartedattendingOlivet

BaptistChurchinTennesseeundertheleadershipofPastorKennethT.Whalum,Sr.;itwastherethatmylifechangedforthebetter.IwassavedbythePoweroftheHolyGhost.ItrulythankGodforasavedwife. Iacceptedmycalling topreachwhileattendingOlivetBaptistChurch.Fromthereyoucouldseethetransformation.Iunderwentaspiritualtransplant.IwasworkingfulltimeandstartedattendingMid-SouthBibleCollege.IgraduatedfromBibleCollegeinMay1984andwascalledtopastorTrinity Missionary Baptist Church (Trinity Church andChristianCenter)inJune1984.IalsoworkedasaChaplainfortheShelbyCountyDivisionofCorrection.MycapacityasChaplainallowedmetotouchlivesconductingworshipservicesandspiritualcounselinguntil2004.IhavebeenonthebattlefieldsincegivingmylifetoChristandlovingit! ButGod…andImeanthisineverysenseoftheWord!ButGodsawfittotakemylifetoanotherlevelspiritually.ItwasGodwhoblessedmeinawaythatmy“messwasturnedintomyministry”.ItwasGodwhoplacedaburdenonmyhearttoreachoutandministertotroubledadolescentsintheNorthMemphisCommunitybyconductinganAfterSchoolTutorial/Enlightenment Program and a Summer YouthEmploymentMinistry; butGod saw fit to place anotherburden on the heart of the Pastor and the congregation.On September 28, 2013, Trinity Church, Inc., returnedto its rootsby relocating theministry toNorthMemphis(MidtownMemphis)…a drug infested community underordersfromourLordJesusChristtodoout-reachministrythere.ThissmalltimehoodlumoutofSouthMemphisisnowaBishopdoingtheworkthattheLordhascalledhimto inNorthMemphis.This is the Lord’s doing and it is marvelous in our eyes (Psalm118:23).

GodBless.Bishop Melvin Nalley

Bishop Melvin NalleySenior PastorTrinity Urban

Ministries Church, Inc.Memphis, TN



word on finances

Dr. Kenneth O Robinson IIFinancialInspirationalSpeaker

RadioandTVHostof“The Word on Finances”program.Forappointmentsorseminars-kennethorobinson.com

Unfortunately, inmanyChristian circles the idea of havingwealth isdisdained.Thetruthis thatwealthhasbecomeabadwordinthechurchworld.Thisanti-wealthideologyiscontrarytotherootsofChristianitywhichcanbefoundintheAbrahamicCovenant.ItwasthiscovenantthatblessedtheJewishfoundingfathers,Abraham,IsaacandJacobwithcattleandlandin abundance. InStevenSilbiger’sbook, “The JewishPhenomenon”,hewritesthattothisday,fortheJews,wealthisagoodthing,aworthyandrespectablegoaltostrivetoward.Judaismneverconsideredpovertyavirtue.Theybelievethatwithyourfinancialhouseinorder,itiseasiertopursueyourspirituallife.MaybethisiswhytheChristianchurchhasbecomesoimpoverished.ThoughIbelievethepursuitofthekingdomofGodandHisrighteousnessisthebeliever’spriority,yetIdobelievethattheobtainingofwealthisessentialfortheadvancementoftheKingdom.

GOD GIVES US POWER TO GET WEALTHBut thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power TO GET WEALTH, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day. (Deuteronomy 8:18 KJV) InDeuteronomy8:18,thebiblestatesthatGodhasgivenuspowertogetwealthsothatwemayestablish(manifest)HisCovenantintheearth.NoticeitdoesnotsayGodgivesuswealth,itsaysHegivesusthepowertoget...it.Godwouldnevergiveusanythingtodestroyorharmus.SomeChristianssincerelyfeelthatwealthisbadfortheirspiritualhealth.Wealthaswellasmoneyisnottherootofallevil,theloveofthesethingsaretherootofallevil.Inotherwords,awrongrelationshipwiththesethingscanbringharmanddestructiontoyourlife.MygoodfriendMylesMunroesays,“Ifyoudon’tknowthepurposeofathing,abuseisinevitable.”GodgivesHischildrenpowerorabilitytogetwealthforapurposeandthatpurposeisgood,toestablishHiscovenantintheearth.Wearetoutilizewealthtoadvanceandpromotethegospel.

WEALTH MENTIONED THROUGHOUT THE BIBLE TheKingJamesBiblementionsgold417times,silver320timesandmoneywhichismentioned140times,whichreferstophysicalgoldandsilver.Thewordwealthismentionedexactly26times.Goldandsilverarementionedthroughoutthe bible as real wealth, even throughout Revelation. The Hebrew word forwealthischayilwhichmeansanumberofthingslikeresources,money,armiesofmen,strength,glory,substance,riches,power,goods,landandpossessions.TheGreekwordforwealthisploutoswhichmeansriches,abundance,moneyandpossessionsofmanykinds.Whenyoucombinethesewordsinthescripture,itcanbeconcludedthatthewordwealthismentionedwellover1000times,mostofthetimeinagoodcontext.

WHEN IS WEALTH A BAD THING?No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. (Matthew 6:24 KJV) IntheNewTestamentoftheBible,thewordmammonismentionedasmaterialwealthorgreed,mostoftenpersonifiedas adeity.Mammonmeaningmoney,wealth,orpossessionswastohavemeant“thatinwhichonetrusts”.Again,weseeitimpliesawrongrelationshipwithwealth,notwealthitself.ChristiansbegantousethenameofMammonasapejorative,atermthatwasusedtodescribegluttonyandunjustworldlygaininBiblicalliterature.ItwaspersonifiedasafalsegodintheNewTestament.{Mt.6.24;Lk.16.13}Thetermisoftenusedtorefertoexcessivematerialismorgreedasanegativeinfluence.ThatiswhythebiblesaysyoucannotserveGodandmammon(wrongrelationshiporattituderegardingwealth).Askyourselfthequestion,“Whenyougetintroubleorneedanswersforyourlife,doyouturntomoneyortothelivingGodforanswers?”Ifyoucanonlyfindyourhumanworthandvalueinwhatyoupossess,youareprobablyservingmammon,regardlessofhowmuchyouhaveordon’thave.WearetoservetheCreator,neverthecreation.Thetruthis,wealthisgoodanditistoserveus.Godintendedittobeusedforgreat goodintheearth.Astruebelievers,ifanyoneshouldbetrustedwithwealth,itisChristiansbecauseweunderstandthepurposeofit.

BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING!A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. (Proverbs 13:22 KJV) Unfortunately,whatGodintendedtobeagoodthingisbeingportrayedasabadthingbecauseofignorance.Thisdarkness (ignorance of true knowledge)hasimpoverishedourfamilies,churchministriesandourabilitytodoministryinourcommunities.AsGodblessesHispeople,Hispeople in turnwillbeablessingtoothers.Wealthisagoodthingandcanbeusedtoblessyourfamilygenerationallyandimpactmanylivesforgood.Asthechurchmatures,soshouldtheirperspectiveonmaterialthingsalso.Ifyouarereadingthisarticle,thereisashifttakingplaceinyourheart,life,family,ministryandbusiness.Thisshiftistakingyoufromapoverty-mentalitytoanabundancementality.Godhasgivenyouthepowertogetit...wealth,becauseitisgoodandbeneficialtothelifeofthosewhoreallydesiretobeablessingtotheirfamily,churchandcommunity.However,itdoesnotjustfalloutoftheskyintothehandsofthosewhowantit.Thebibleisclear;itisLAIDUPforthejust.Therefore,thepowerGodgivesistobeaGo-getter.Youcan’tbelazy,youmustbeaGo-getter.ThisisyourseasontogogetwhatGodhasordainedagoodthingforyoutohavesoyoucanbeablessingtoyourfamilyandtothosewhoneedHiscovenantintheirlives.



story of hopeteen connectBishop Gregory &Pastor Tonya DennisSenior PastorsKingdom WorshipCenter of Columbia and Towsonwww.kingdomworshipcenter.org410-377-3500

THESEASON

ISCHANGINGItisthattimeofyear.Thehumidityisgoingdown,thedaysarebecomingshorterandtheleavesarechangingtheircolor.Itistimetoprepareforthechange.Naturallywiththechangeofseasonsmostpeoplehavetochecktheirhomeheatingsystems,thetirepressureontheircars,uncloggutterstoavoidroofdamageandseedyardsforagreatspringblossom.

Ourspirituallifeisnodifferent.Wemustprepareourlivesforthechangeofseason.Thisdoesnotmeanflysouthforthewinter,butinsteadunderstandyoursituationandprepareyourself.WemustmaximizeouropportunitiestobeeverythingGodislookingfor.

Neverfighttheseason!Ifyoudecidetofighttheseasonof“fall”bynotcleaningyourguttersorwearingheavierclothingthentheseasonwillwin.AgreewiththeplaceGodhasyouin!Prepareyourheartfornewgrowthevenifyounoticeleavesfallingfrombranches;knowthatthisistheseasonthatroots(you)growdeeper.Thisisthetimeto“fall”inlovewithGodalloveragain!ThisisthetimetostudyyourWordmore!Thisisthetimetoincreaseyourprayerlife!Thereisafallingawayduringthisseasonbutknowthatyourstudy,prayerlifeandloveofGodwillsustainyou.ContinuetogrowwithGodandindoingso,youwillbepreparedandpreppedforspring.



nutrition and you

By:HerlineA.Knights,RD,LD

Inaddition,individualswiththefollowingalsohaveahighriskofdevelopingdiabetes:•Highbloodpressure•Lowhigh-densitylipoprotein(HDL)cholesterol

•Hightriglycerides

•Highlow-densitylipoprotein(LDL)cholesterol

•Familyhistoryofdiabetes•Overweightorobesity•Gestationaldiabetes•Givingbirthtoababyweighingmorethan9pounds

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are also at increased risk. A recent study showedthat 25% of very obese children and 21% of very obese adolescents had prediabetes.

Signs and symptoms of prediabetes Manypeoplehavenosignsorsymptomsofprediabetes.Othersreportthefollowing:•Increasedthirst•Frequenturination•Extremehunger•Unexplainedweightloss•Fatigue•Blurredvision•Soresthathealslowly•Frequentinfections•Darkpatchesofskinaroundtheneck,ontheelbows,ontheknees,ontheknuckles,orinthearmpitsPrediabetes diagnosis and tests Normally, sugar is absorbed into thebloodstream,andthenthehormoneinsulinushers the sugar into the cells, thereby

loweringtheamountofsugarinyoublood.In people with prediabetes, the insulinproducedcannotusherthesugaroutofthebloodandintothecells. Todetermineifyouhaveprediabetes,yourhealthcareprofessionalmayordereitherafastingplasmaglucosetest(bloodglucoseismeasuredfirst thing in themorningbeforeeating)or anoral glucose tolerance test (aperson’s blood glucose is checked afterfastingandagain afterdrinkingaglucose-rich drink). The blood glucose levelsmeasuredduring these testswilldeterminewhetherornotyouhaveprediabetes.

Test Fasting Plasma Glucose Oral Glucose Tolerancenormal <100 mg/dl <140 mg/dl

Prediabetes 100-126 mg/dl (impaired fasting glucose) 140-199 mg/dl(impaired glucose tolerance)

Diabetes >126 mg/dl >200 mg/dl

Development of diabetes Roughly 11% of people with prediabeteswhodonotloseweightorinitiateanexerciseprogramdeveloptype2diabetesinthe3yearsfollowing diagnosis. During the course of alifetime, approximately 65% of people withprediabeteswhodonotloseweightorinitiatean exercise program will develop diabetes.Moderate-intensity lifestyle interventions candelay development of type 2 diabetes by anaverageof11years.Diet and exercise Diet is important, because people withprediabetes have a higher risk of developingcardiovasculardisease.Peoplewithprediabetes

alsohaveahighriskfordevelopingdiabetes,soitisimportanttowatchyourdiet.Peoplewithprediabetescanpreventordelaydevelopmentoftype2diabetesbyupto58%bychangingtheirlifestyle. Modestweightlossandregularexerciseisveryimportantforpeoplewithprediabetes.Only5%to10%weightlossisnecessaryinmanycasesto prevent diabetes. It is recommended thatpeoplewithprediabetesexerciseforatleast150minutes/week. Because of the 50% increased risk fordevelopingcardiovasculardisease,healthcareprofessionalsalsorecommend:•Stoppinguseoftobacco

•Treatinghighbloodpressure•Treatinghighcholesterol•Usingmedicationssuchasoraldiabetesdrugs,ifprescribedReferences and recommended readingsPrediabetes.AmericanDiabetesAssociation®Website.http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/prevention/pre-diabetes/?keymatch=prediabetes. Accessed August 13,2013. MayoClinic staff. Prediabetes.MayoClinicWeb site.http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prediabetes/DS00624.AccessedAugust13,2013. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive andKidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health. Insulinresistanceandprediabetes.NationalDiabetesInformationClearinghouse (NDIC) Web site. http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/insulinresistance/. Updated January 22,2013.AccessedAugust13,2013.



Get Motivated To Exercise

Need a reason to work out? Here are 7 to start. Whatifsomeonetoldyouthatathinner,healthier,andlongerlifewaswithin

yourgrasp?Soundtoogoodtobetrue?Accordingtoawealthofresearch,

exerciseisthesilverbulletforabetterqualityoflife.Notonlydoesregularexerciseaidinweightloss,itreducesyourriskforseveralchronicdiseasesandconditions.Findingactivitiesthatyouenjoyandthatbecomepartofyourdailyroutineisthekeytoalongandhealthylife.Thelistofhealthbenefitsisimpressive,andtherequirementsarerelativelysimple--justdoit.

Ward Off DiseaseResearchhasconfirmedthatanyamountofexercise,atanyage,isbeneficial.And,ingeneral,themoreyoudo,thegreaterthebenefits.TheNationalAcademyofScienceshasrecommendedthateveryonestriveforatotalofanhourperdayofphysicalactivity.Soundslikealot,butthehourcanbemadeupofseveralshorterburstsofactivitydonethroughouttheday.Physicalactivityisanessentialpartofanyweight-lossprogram,tomaximizeyourfatlosswhilekeepingvaluablemusclemass.Butexercisehasmanyotherhealthandlongevitybenefits.Itcanhelppreventorimprovetheseconditions:1. Heart Disease. Regularactivitystrengthensyourheartmuscle;lowersbloodpressure;increases“good”cholesterol(high-densitylipoproteinsorHDLs)andlowers“bad”cholesterol(low-densitylipoproteinsorLDLs);enhancesbloodflow;andhelpsyourheartfunctionmoreefficiently.Allofthesebenefitsreducetheriskofstroke,heartdisease,andhighbloodpressure.2. Stroke.Inananalysisof23studies,researchersfoundthatbeingactivereducesyourriskofhavinganddyingfromastroke.AccordingtoastudypublishedinthejournalStroke,moderatelyactivestudyparticipantshad20%lessriskofstrokethanlessactiveparticipants.3. Type II Diabetes. Thisdiseaseisincreasingatalarmingrates–by62%since1990–and17millionAmericansnowhaveit.Physicalactivitycanenhanceweightlossandhelppreventand/orcontrolthiscondition.Losingweightcanincreaseinsulinsensitivity,improvebloodsugarandcholesterol,andreducebloodpressure--allofwhichareveryimportanttothehealthofpeoplewithdiabetes.AbriskwalkforonehourdailycouldreducetheriskoftypeIIdiabetesby34%.4. Obesity.Overweightandobeseconditionscanbepreventedortreatedwithexercisealongwithahealthydiet.Activityhelpstoreducebodyfatandincreasemusclemass,thusimprovingyourbody’sabilitytoburncalories.Thecombinationofreducedcaloriesanddailyexerciseisthetickettoweightloss.Andcontrollingobesityiscritical,asitisamajorriskfactorformanydiseases.Loweringyourbodymassindex(BMI)isasurewaytoreduceyourriskofdyingearlyandtoliveahealthierlife.

5. Back Pain.Backpaincanbemanagedorpreventedwithafitnessprogramthatincludesmusclestrengtheningandflexibility.Havinggoodpostureandastrongabdomenisthebody’sbestdefenseagainstbackpain.

6. Osteoporosis. Weight-bearingexercise(suchaswalking,jogging,stairclimbing,dancing,orlifting

weights)strengthensboneformationandhelpspreventtheosteoporosisorbonelossoftenseeninwomenaftermenopause.CombineadietrichincalciumandvitaminDwithregularweight-bearingexerciseformaximumresults.TheJournaloftheAmericanMedicalAssociation,datafromtheNurses’HealthStudyshowedthatwomenwhowalkedfourormorehoursperweekhad41%fewerhipfracturesthanthosewhowalkedlessthananhouraweek.7. Psychological Benefits.Improvedself-esteemisoneofthetopbenefitsofregularphysicalactivity.Whileexercising,yourbodyreleaseschemicalscalledendorphinsthatcanimproveyourmoodandthewayyoufeelaboutyourself.Thefeelingthatfollowsarunorworkoutisoftendescribedas“euphoric”andisaccompaniedbyanenergizingoutlook.Exercisecanhelpyoucopewithstressandwardoffdepressionandanxiety. Andthesearejustafewofthewaysexerciseimprovesyourhealth.Studieshavesuggesteditcanalsohelpwithcertaintypesofcancer,improveimmunefunction,andmore.Putting It All Together: Exercise and a Healthy Diet Exercisealoneproducesmodestweightloss;whencombinedwithareduced-caloriediet,theeffectsaremuchmoreimpressive. InastudypublishedinTheJournaloftheAmericanMedicalAssociation,researchersfoundthatpeoplewhoexercisedregularlyandateahealthy,modest-caloriedietlostweightandimprovedcardiorespiratoryfitnessregardlessofthelengthorintensityoftheirworkouts.Italsoshowedthatitisnevertoolatetoreapthebenefitsofphysicalactivity.Sedentarywomen65yearsandolderwhobeganwalkingamileadaycuttheirratesofdeathfromallcausesby50%.Resistance, Resistance Ifexerciseissogoodforus,whyaren’tpeopledoingit?Some64%ofmenand72%ofwomenfailtofitinactivityonadailybasis;Americanstodayarenomoreactivethantheywereadecadeago. TheAmericanCollegeofSportsMedicinerecommendsacombinationofaerobicexercise(thetypethatmakesyoubreatheharder,likewalkingorjogging)forcardiovascularconditioning;strengthtraining(likeliftingweightsorcalisthenics)formuscletoning,andstretchingtoimproveyourrangeofmotion. Strivefordoingallthreetypes,butrememberthatanyexerciseisbetterthannothing.Herearesomeeasywaystoworkphysicalactivityintoyourlife:•Adoptadogandtakeitforwalkseveryday.•Dothingstheold-fashionedway--getupandchangethetelevisionchannel;openthegaragedoormanually;useapushlawnmower.•Takethestairsinsteadoftheelevator.•Walkbrisklywheneveryoucan.Minimizeuseofyourcar;walktodestinationswithinamile.•Takeuptennisoranyothergameorsportyouenjoy.Joinagymorhealthclub. Nexttimeyouaretemptedtoskipexercising,keepthesewonderfulhealthbenefitsinmindandremember,everylittlebithelps.Youmaynotfeeluptoarigorousworkout,buthowaboutawalkintheneighborhood?Don’tpassupachanceofalifetime--thatis,alongerandhealthierone.

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by Brandie ManigaultBook Shelf

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Needless Casualties of WarBy John Paul JacksonThis month’s book is a real eye opener book. I was recommended to read Needless Casualties of War by John Paul Jackson by a friend after having a discussion on intercession and spiritual warfare. I was quite surprised by what I was reading. Some things shocked me. It showed me where I was right and where I was wrong. Needless to say it challenged me.

In Needless Casualties of War, Jackson writes, “Rightly engaging in spiritual warfare boils down to a simply issue of authority… we need to determine the rules of engagement (how to fight) so that our authority will not be lost.” Jackson tells us of his encounters with different churches who have had numerous battles of the same affliction in the congregation. After digging deep and evaluating the prayer life of the church, he found that the problem didn’t lie in the individuals as much as it was with the unauthorized strategies of prayer the church was engaged in. Now I know to most this sounds like a big question mark. How can you say I can and cannot pray a certain way? Needless Casualties of War lays

John Paul Jackson John Paul Jackson is a husband, father, and established authority on Christian spirituality and dream interpretation. His biblical approach to dreams reveals their life-changing purpose, and restores an overlooked way God chooses to communicate with people.

John Paul’s teachings have stirred and renewed passion for God among people of all ages from various faith backgrounds. His thoughtful “explanations of the

unexplainable” and simple, yet profound, concepts help people relate to God and each other in fresh ways.

As an author, speaker, and television guest, John Paul has impacted hundreds of thousands of people, emphasizing character as a key element in the true spiritual life. His many years of study and experience have made him a respected and sought-after spiritual advisor to leaders and believers around the world.

John Paul has shared his practical and spiritual expertise with an international audience through the Streams Training Center courses and publications.

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out in great detail the order of heaven, describes principalities

and demonic activity, and what we on an everyday basis are authorized by the Scripture to engage in, as well as the risks associated with taking on a fight we are not prepared to fight.

Jackson combines scripture and

experience to not only send a warning to the people of God regarding engaging in Spiritual warfare but, he writes this book, in my opinion, to

give hope and bring healing. What this book does is highlight areas that we may be ignorant in. It brings clarity and understanding, and in some cases validation that you are on the right track. It teaches the art and strategy of specific types of prayer.

This is a definite read for all intercessors and church leaders. One of my favorite lines says, “Prayer is indispensable in advancing God’s Kingdom.” In my opinion, this book is a must read. We should all know how to pray for maximum effectiveness.


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HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALLandrememberto:“GiveThankswithagratefulheart.GivethankstotheHolyOne.GivethanksbecauseHehasgivenJesusChristasHisSon.” Wellit’sNovemberandThanksgivingDayishereagain.SeemslikewejustcelebratedThanksgivingDaya fewmonthsagoand it’shereagain.Actuallyitwastwelvemonthsago.Oh,howtimeisflying.Mark13:19-20speaksofthetimewearelivingin--“Thesearegoingtobeharddays—nothinglikeitfromthetimeGodmadetheworldrightuptothepresent.Andthere’llbenothinglikeitagain.Ifheletthedaysoftroubleruntheircourse,nobodywouldmakeit.ButbecauseofGod’schosenpeople,thosehepersonallychose,Hehasalready intervened.” However,despite thetimeswearelivingin,wehavegottostopandthankGodforallthatHecontinuestodoforus. Wearelivinginatimewhenitseemslikethetimeismovingmorerapidlythanever.SomuchsothatwearetoobusytoreallystopandgivethankstoGodasweoughtto.Oh,itisnotthatwearenottellingGod“ThankYou”,butwearedoingitwhilenotspendingenoughtimeinthepresenceofGod.Wearelivinginamicrowaveage,whereeverythingisbeingdonesoquicklythatifwereallytakethetimetoblink,wewouldhavemissedaminute.Nolongerdoweevenwantthemicrowavetotakeaminutetoheatsomething.Inotherwords,aminuteseemstoolongforustowaitonthemicrowave.ImyselfhavebeenguiltyofwantingthemicrowavetoquicklygivemewhatIhaveplacedinit. Thereforeletustakethistimetotrulygivethankswithagratefulheart,givethanksontotheHolyOne. WE, God’s peoplearepubliclydeclaringourloveforourFatherandourLordandSavior,JesusChristandHisHolySpiritthatlivesontheinsideofeverypersonwhohaveacceptedJesusastheirLordandSavior.Weareacknowledging that,“whilewewereyet inweakness[powerless tohelpourselves], at the fitting timeChrist died for (in behalf of) the ungodly.Nowitisanextraordinarythingforonetogivehislifeevenforanuprightman, though perhaps for a noble and lovable and generous benefactorsomeonemightevendaretodie.ButGodshowsandclearlyprovesHis[own]loveforusbythefactthatwhilewewerestillsinners,Christ(theMessiah,theAnointedOne)diedforus.”[Romans5:6-8AmplifiedBible]Doyouknowanyonewhowoulddieforyou?IknowthatIpersonally

don’tknowanyonewhowouldgladlydiesothatIcouldliveandnotpayforallthewrongthingsthatIhavedone.ImeanIcanthinkofafewpeoplewhoImaysaywouldgiveuptheirlivessothatIcanlive,butIcannotpromiseyoutheywould,especiallyforsomethingtheydidn’tdo.ThatGodwouldpubliclyshowusthatHelovedusbyexchangingHisSon’slifeforours,WE,God’speoplesay“ThankYouFather”. WE, God’s people are publicly declaring thatwe are thankful thatGodhassparedourlivesandweareabletoseeanotherThanksgivingDay.Mostofushaveburiedalovedonethisyearandweknowthepainoflosingthatperson,butwethankGodthatwemadeit.WearestillherebecauseGodstillhasaplanandpurposeforusbeinghere.“ForIknowthethoughtsandplansthatIhaveforyou,saystheLord,thoughtsandplansforwelfareandpeaceandnotforevil,togiveyouhopeinyourfinaloutcome.”[Jeremiah29:11–AmplifiedBible].WhatwonderfulnewstoknowthatGodhasaspecificplanandpurposeforourlives.Hedidn’tdumpusalltogetherandgiveusoneplanforallofus,buthasgivenusourownspecificpurposeforbeinghereonearthandforthatWE,Godpeoplesay“ThankYouFather”. WE, God’s people are publicly declaring thatwe are thankful thatGodpromisestonot“seethe[uncompromisingly]righteousforsakenortheirseedbeggingbread.”[Psalm37:25–AmplifiedBible].JesusthenbrokeitdownmorespecificallyinMatthew6:25-34whenHespokeaboutusnotworryingaboutourlives,whatwearegoingtoeatorwhatweshalldrink;orevenaboutourbodies,whatweshouldputon.WE,Godpeoplesay“ThankYouFather”. WE, God people arethankingGODforacountryinwhichwecanopenlypraiseGodandnothavetodoitbehindcloseddoorsorworryaboutbeingcaughtdoingit.WE,Godpeoplesay“ThankYouFather”. WE, God’s people are thanking GOD for daily covering us instead ofexposingusforthemanythingswedodailythatisnotpleasinginHissight. Youknowwhat,IcouldgoonandonaboutthethingsthatweallcouldbegivingthankstoGODforcollectively,butIamgoingtoendheresothatyoucanpersonallytakeyourowntimetothankGodforallthatHehasdoneandcontinuetodoforyou.IknowIamgoingtobethankingGodformanythingsthatHehasdoneformeprivatelyandpublicly. HappyThanksgivingtoeachandeveryoneofyoufromInTrustMinistriesandremembertogivethankswithagratefulheart,givethanksontotheHolyOne.




Dr.TimTooten,Sr.IsanEmmy-AwardjournalistandaveteraneducationreporterwithWBAL-TVinBaltimore,Maryland.He’salsotheFoundingPastorofHarvestChristian

MinistriesinBaltimoreCounty,Maryland

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GivethankstotheLord,forheisgood.Hisloveenduresforever.Psalm136:1

Iamajournalistonamissiontotryandreclaimtwosimplewordsthatseemtohavegottenlostinourfast-paced,modern-daysociety.Theyarethewords,thankyou.Ihavealwaysbelievedthesewordsexpress gratitude, appreciation, or acknowledgment to someone.Theyaresimple,yetpowerful.Iactuallyrememberatimeasachildwhen theadults,whetherathomeor inourneighborhood,wouldwithholdanitemofinterestorvalueinwhichwedesired,unlesswerespondedwiththewordsthankyou.Itwasalsoatimewhenparentsenforcedgratitude.

Irealizesomepeoplemightarguethatthetimeshavechanged.Theymayevensuggestthatthankyouisonhiatusandisnolongerrelevantin2-thousandand13.Ibegtodiffer.Ibelievethesewordsfallintothecategoryofmanners.Theyareassociatedwithspeakingtoothers,lookingthemintheeyes,givingafirmhandshakeandsayingthankyou.Thewords,thankyou,demonstratearespectandappreciationoftheotherperson.Onemaybecuriousastohoworwhenweseemtohavelostthispowerful phrase. Furthermore, this may be the time to rekindleadiscussiononwhatit’lltaketoreclaimthankyouinourhomes,schoolsandplacesofworship.Thankyoumayhaveslippedoutofourhomesatthepointinwhichwestoppingusingthephrase.Thatsaid,Iamonewhobelievesthatourchildrenmodelthebehaviors

theywitnessathome,goodorbad.Therefore,weareobligatedtoushermannersbackintoourhomesandintothefabricofourdailyliving.Ifthankyouistaughtinourhomes,there’sagoodchanceourchildrenwillspeakthesewordsoncetheyarriveatschool.

Evenso,wemustrealizethatit’snottheresponsibilityoftheteacherorschooladministrationtoforcethesewordsuponouryounglearners.Forsome,it’shardtoresist.Ibelievethankyoushouldbecomeapartofachild’searlylanguagedevelopment.WeshouldteachthankyoualongwithcountingandlearningABC’s.Itwouldn’ttakemuchofanefforttofindeducationaltools,suchasvideosandotherlearningmaterialstoreinforceourpersonalvalues.TheHolyBibleisareliableresource.It’sunfortunatetoreportthatthankyouisalsomissingfromsomeofourchurchesandotherplacesofworship.It’sonethingtogivethanksuntotheLord,butwhatabouttheparishionersittingnexttoyou.Wemustremindourselvesthatawarm,spokenthankyouwillgoalongwaytowardencouragingsomeoneinTheLord.

Recently, Iwasdrawn to thewordsofDanielPostSenning.He’sthe great-great-grandson of Baltimore-born and world renownedetiquette expert Emily Post. He’s also co-author of Emily Post’sEtiquette.Senningsuggeststhatahandwrittenwrittenthank-younoteisalwaysaniceaddedtouch.Thankyounotessentbye-mailortextmessagearebetterthannoacknowledgmentatall,butawrittennoteis preferable. Let’s allmake the commitmenttodaytoreclaimthankyouinpersonoranote.I believe you’ll discover that it will becomecontagious.

Reclaiming “Thank You”



ThepremiereofthenewrealityshowPreachersofLAtookplacelastmonthontheOXYGENNetwork.ThisshowfollowsthelivesofsixLAprominent preachers and pastors. BishopNoelJones, Bishop Clarence McClendon, Minister&recordingartistDeitrickHaddon,PastorJayHaislip, and PastorWayneChaney.Now, I’vehad an opportunity to view the show and it’squite interesting inmanyways.Thesemenallhavedifferentwaysoflifeandhavecomefromdifferentsidesofthetrackandallhaveastoryto tell in terms of their past and their currentlives.ThelavishlivestheyliveNOWcansendamixedmessagetothenon-believerbecausetheir

lifestyles are often associated withHollywood celebrities, athletes, etc.TherehasbeenMUCHsaidfromthesecularworldandwhileIseesomeevangelistictoolsbeingusedandtestimoniesoftheseMenofGod,thereisstillMUCHtobeseenandmyearnestprayeristhatthisshowisonethatshowsthenon-believerasideofChristianitythattheycanrespectwhilebeingentertained.InthewordsofBishopNoelJones,“WeareMenofGod,butwearemenfirst.”Weshallsee!

Bestselling author, producerand philanthropist T. D. JakesteamsupwithBET toempower,enlighten and uplift viewers inhis new talk show - T.D. JakesPresents: Mind, Body & Soul.The hour long, weekly chat festcombines an entertainingmix ofcelebrityinterviews,impassioneddiscussionandexpertadvicewhileshining a spotlight on ordinarypeoplewithextraordinarystories. Bishop Jakes has built anamazingbrandandempireandhedeliversquality!!WhatIhaveseensofarontheshowisconsecutivewith what he does! Good stuffBishop!!Keepitcoming!!!

40 November 2013 | Grace&Glory By Ericka J.

Tostayinformedwithwhat’sgoingoninMusic,Arts,&Entertainmentfollowmeontwitterwww.twitter.com/MissErickaJLikeMyfanPageonFacebook“IndustryNewsWithMissErickaJ”TilNextMonthremember“Ucan’talwayswaitforthestormtopass,sometimesyougottalearntodanceintherain”.

Cars. Good looks. Mansions.Money.Women.MilesMontegohasitall,includingapast.Hewaskingofthestreetsasahigh-leveldrugtrafficker,and although he has tried to moveon, the DEA isn’t convinced. Milesisstillrollingwithhisoldfriendsandcolleagues,andthefedsarecertainhehasnotfully-retiredfromhiscriminalpast. When Miles meets VanessaLeon,awomanwhoisdifferentthaneveryotherwomanhehasmet,heisdrawntoherbeautyandherfaith.Sheisa“churchgirl”ineverysenseoftheword.Increasingly,heistornbetweena life that he knows and a love thathe feels.AsVanessa experienceshislavish lifestyle,mobster-type friends,gun play, and encounters with pastwomen, Vanessa must reconcile herfaith in God and her growing loveforMiles.Botharetestedtotheirlastounce of faith and strength in Godand each other. God continues tochipawayatMilesthroughstruggles

fromhispast.Havingtoliveuptohisreputation,feelingsofunworthiness,thedeathofhismother,federalcharges,hisfriendsbeingindicted,thestrainonhisrelationshipwithVanessa(almostlosingherinanearfatalcaraccident),hefinallyhasaspiritualbreakdownthatbringshimonhiskneestofaceGodone-on-one.Thisfilmisapowerful,inspiringstoryofalovebetweenamanandawoman,God’snever-endinggrace,afamilyathomeandachurchthatneverstopsprayingandbelieving.Astoryoffaiththatknowssecond-chancesneverend. I’mABSOLUTELY going to see this movie!!! It’s great to see RapperJaRulebacktobusiness!Hehasagreatstoryabouthis“turnaround”frombeingimprisonedfortaxevasionandgunchargesandnowhe’safreeman!Inaddition,hewasbornandraisedaJehovah’sWitnessandnowhe’saChristianandprofesseshisloveforGod!Let’sgooutandsupport!




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