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Gospel 4 U Magazine is an evangelism tool that is designed to reach the hearts of our readers who have no knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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Executive Publisher Gospel 4 U Publishing Joanna Birchett www.gospel4unetwork.com Info@gospel4unetwork.com
Jennifer Foxworthy Domestic Violence Thriver Page 6
Journalists Joanna Birchett Corrie Lingenfelter
Wanda Briscoe Breast Cancer Survivor Page 10
ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTORS A Healthy You in 2016
SCAN ME
Vandetta L. Cunningham
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Evangelist Jennifer Marlowe Birthing His Vision
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A Covenant is Not a Contract Deacon Richard Serrano & Evangelist Nephetina L. Serrano
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Pastor Michele
Chiquita Press
Yolanda K.
Robinson
Standing On His Promises
By Yvette Crockett
Churchwell
Soklove - Esq
A Spider Story
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I Wear Pink for My Sister Whose report are you going to
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believe?
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We are dedicated to uplift, empower and motivate you through the power of media technology Praise the Lord, and welcome to another issue of Gospel 4 U would like to thank all our readers who Gospel 4 U magazine. We are very excited with all keep us going. We definitely could not do this that the Lord is doing in our lives. without your love, prayers, and support. We are As you know that October is Domestic Violence blessed with some dynamic authors and journalists and Breast Cancer awareness month and Gospel 4 who take the time to encourage and motivate us U Magazine is featuring the spotlight on people with their articles every issue. Thank you, guys, for that have had unfortunate circumstances, but GOD being a blessing. has delivered. Our prayers is that if you are going Well, Enjoy and be encouraged as you dissect through any of the situations that you read about in every article in this issue. this issue, that you will be encouraged by the God Bless! articles written, but get help, you are free to contact any of the journalists for tips and advice.
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I AM A THRIVER There are not enough words to express my sincere gratitude for having such a powerful platform in my life like the Gospel 4 U Network. I am humbled and honored to share how I transitioned from domestic violence victim, to thriver. I often tell people that it amazes me how something so horrible that happened to me would be my number one sought after speaking topic, I would have an internationally published book, and television show all centered on intimate partner abuse. I am living proof of what the devil had used to destroy me with low self-esteem and domestic violence, God turned it around for my good. It is truly humbling sharing my story so that others may find hope and strength to release the shackles that keep them in fear and bondage in unhealthy and unfulfilling relationships. When I look back over my life thus far, it is hard to admit that I was in and out of poor relationships prior to my five year abusive relationship with my ex-boyfriend. As a young girl, who wanted to be seen as beautiful, I was seeking love and acceptance in others, when I needed to start with myself. To put it plainly, I held others responsible for my happiness. Unfortunately, it led to dysfunctional relationships, disappointment, and depression throughout my young and adult life. I figured if I could love harder and stronger, then the guy in my life would love me back and treat me like I deserved. I sacrificed my mind, body, and soul for the wrong kind of love and attention.
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J ENNIF ER F O XWO RTH Y Because my poor choices and reasons for staying became a pattern, it was no wonder I didn’t identify the warning signs of abuse I encountered several months into my relationship with my ex-boyfriend. I was naïve and in denial not realizing abuse came in many forms such as sexual, economical, physical, emotional, or psychological. Eventually, I went into survival mode just to get through the day, not knowing what would trigger the aggression and disgusting name calling. I suffered in silence, unwilling to show any weakness or give those that I worked with in the military a reason to doubt the toughness I needed to succeed in a predominantly male industry. No one knew what I was experiencing because I wore a smile on my face, but yet, I was confused and hurting on the inside. I found myself making excuses for his embarrassing behavior or just laughed it off. Finally, I grew angry with myself and the situation I was in. I was at my sick and tired or being sick and tired point. I had to take back my life. I decided I was no longer going to be his verbal, emotional, and physical punching bag. I found the courage, enough self-love, and made up my mind that I can do better, because I deserved better! With the help of some extraordinary friends, I packed up my things and moved. At this point, I figured the hard part was behind me, however, the journey of healing was just beginning. There were many times I felt guilty for leaving him. I had invested several years into our relationship and I held on to the good times. Those good times, had compelled me to stay and look the other way. The love and good times gave me hope for change. But that change never came, and in fact, things got worse. Through my experience, healing came through a three phase process of awareness, restoration, and forgiveness. The awareness was acknowledging the abuse and talking about it to trusted people. There is strength in numbers and it was reassuring to know that I wasn’t alone and I shouldn’t feel ashamed. Next the restoration was repairing my broken spirit and self-esteem. Every day, I would look myself in the mirror and say something positive about myself. Overall, I had to rebuild what my ex-boyfriend tore down and love myself unconditionally. Last but certainly not least, came the forgiveness. This was the toughest and longest of all the phases for me. In order to let go of the resentment and guilt I had towards myself and those I held responsible for my circumstances, I needed to forgive. I even eventually forgave my abuser. The freedom I experienced once I put it in my mind and heart to forgive was like a weight being lifted off of my shoulders. I literally felt lighter. Forgiving transitioned me from survivor to a thriver. My philosophy is that a survivor may physically escape their abusive nightmare, but may still give the abuser control psychology and emotionally. Whereas a thriver works through the healing process and has found purpose from the pain. I give thanks to God for showing me mercy and grace through it all. There is absolutely no way I would have made it through without Him.
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J ENNIF ER F O XWO RTH Y I am extremely blessed to now be in a healthy and fulfilling relationship with my husband Thomas Foxworthy, who is an amazing man of God, a great father, and a wonderful husband. I am proof that tomorrow your shine can and will come. Gospel 4 U readers meet my family!
Jennifer Foxworthy is a retired U.S. Navy veteran, the Founder and CEO of Inspirationally Speaking, LLC and the Unstoppable You Women’s Conference, as well as the television show host of Living Unshackled ON Purpose. She is also the published author of Tomorrow My Sunshine Will Come: Memoirs of Women Who Survived Domestic Violence. In addition, Jennifer travels the country as a motivational speaker sharing her testimony. For any questions, contact (410) 449-2173 or email: jennifer@inspirationallyspeaking.com. Jennifer’s website is www.inspirationallyspeaking.com Jennifer’s cover photo: Paul Duke Jr., Photographer Jennifer’s makeup: Kiuana Santiago, Makeup Artist
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THE PAIN HAD A PURPOSE I will never forget the day that I received the telephone call that has changed my life forever. It was January 19, 2011, and I remember it as if it was yesterday. My doctor called to tell me that the results from my biopsy showed that I had breast cancer. Hearing those words "You have breast cancer” cut me to core of my soul. My personal life was already in despair. It had been 4 months since I had walked away from a 15 year toxic marriage, and surely I didn’t need this bad news. I was not in a good place emotionally, mentally or spiritually. Where did this thing called breast cancer come from? No one in my family had it, so how did I get it? I have 3 sons, how do I tell them that their mother has breast cancer? How do I tell my family this awful news? Was I going to die from it? The Bible says that “this sickness is not unto death”, so I had to find an inner strength that I was going to beat cancer. Battling breast cancer and going through a divorce at the same time, were the hardest things that I ever had to go through in my life. As the side effects from the radiation took over my body; climbing the stairs, finding the strength to feed myself, and getting in and out of bed, became more difficult. My life felt so surreal. Why did this life threatening disease show up on my doorstep when I was already at the lowest point in my life? How do I cope with the fact that due to no fault of my own, my body has betrayed me? There were days when I couldn't talk to nobody but God,
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WA N D A B RIS C O E so I began to cry out to Him like I never had before. I used to be ashamed of my scars, and ashamed of the darkness on my chest because of the radiation treatments. I used to wonder was I less than a woman because parts of me had been altered? I had some serious self-esteem issues to conquer due to this illness. Throughout this journey, I learned that there is something beautiful about using my scars, my mistakes, my struggles, and my flaws to help other people. My external scars do not define me. Going through my journey with breast cancer became a platform for me to help and inspire other people. People have embraced my transparency. I thought that the only way that God could use me is if I did everything right. God showed me that He could use me despite my me to be used by Him through my me into the strong and praying woman The spirit of unforgiveness and had to learn the power of forgiveness
flaws. God was molding, and shaping breast cancer journey. He was making that I am today. rage were festering in my soul, and I through my illness. Some people
walked away from me during this traumatic time, and I felt betrayed and hurt. They have never apologized to me for walking away, and at first, it hurt me more than the cancer. As time has gone on, I’ve learned that I have to be okay with an “I’m sorry” that I may never get. In hindsight, I now view my diagnosis as a process where the tare had to be separated from the wheat. In the Bible, David said that it was good that he had been afflicted. Likewise, breast cancer was everything that I needed, but nothing I ever wanted. I needed breast cancer and forgiveness to work hand-in-hand in my life; I couldn’t have had one or the other. I learned that everything is not God sent, but it is God used. God had a mission and a purpose for me, and through breast cancer, He was refining, building character and self-worth in me. God will often use our deepest pains as the launching pad of our greatest calling. I needed to be around people who are prayer warriors, and who had my best interest at heart. I am now in peace and not pieces. I thank God for carrying me when I was unable to carry myself. I had to endure 3 (three) breast surgeries and 33 (thirty-three) rounds of radiation. I have to take cancer medication daily for 5 years which will end in late 2016. Breast cancer has made me more focused, and I don’t sweat the small stuff anymore. Breast cancer showed me that I was existing, and not living. In the blink of an eye, your life can change drastically, and you have to learn how to re-shift your priorities. I was always a people pleaser, and for once in my life, I had to shift the focus to myself. I had to fight for the will to live. When trials and tribulations come up in my life now, I don't falter or give up; I keep pressing forward. I have to remind myself that I not only conquered breast cancer, but I am thriving in life every day. Do I get discouraged sometimes? Yes, I do. Gospel 4 U Magazine • 412 E. North Street • Carlisle, PA • 717-240-1255
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WA N D A B RIS C O E There are days when the side effects from the cancer medication seem a bit overwhelming with the joint pain, or the side effects of lymphedema swells my arm and hand, and I have trouble reaching and doing daily activities. The side effects are painful, and they are like a thorn in my side, but it reminds me that God will continue to heal me, because there is a greater work that He has for me to do. I want people to find healing in my wounds, and from my deepest hurts. I want to inspire people to keep fighting and to press forward with whatever they are going through in life. God me beauty for ashes. Breast cancer didn't show up in my life to defeat me; it was to mold, humble, strengthen, and to restore me. It instilled within me a fighting spirit for life. I am soaring in God's favor and glory. I now know who I am and whose I am. I am free emotionally, mentally and spiritually, and it feels so good. My heart and soul have been awakened. I am free from the bondage of pleasing others, free from brokenness, free from the spirit of unforgiveness, and free from dysfunctional relationships. Mark Twain has a quote that says “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born, and the day you find out why”. On January 19, 2011, I found my “why”, have you found yours?
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J ENNY ’ S J O URNA L I've often heard this one particular preacher say, “Let the negative that is spoken about you become the stepping stones that builds a bridge to where God is taking you.” Because my spirit has always stood in affirmation regarding this quote, I’ve had to put this wisdom in effect for myself over these last few months. God had to remind me that, at one time He gave me a vision and revealed what my purpose in life was going to be. About 10 years ago, during my daily dedication and prayer I received a prophecy from the Lord. He spoke to me about creating the groundwork for my foundation. He entrusted me with the name, what it was going to be, and who it would benefit. But, the Lord did not mention about the timing; It was always alive in my heart, mind and spirit. Although faithful, I was struck with fear. I was thinking, that’s BIG; starting a ministry outside of my church. wow! “But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” (Exodus 9:16). Let's fast forward to about two years ago when I was invited to minister at a women’s conference. At the conference one of the preachers talked about visions and what God has entrusted to some saints. The preacher continued on, mentioning the start of ministry and that's this is the season. It was as if she were talking directly to me. She went on to say that the fear that one is having about telling their pastor about the ministry has already been taken care of; HE has made provision so it's the time! "Faith comes by hearing and hearing the word of God." Romans 10:17. Right then and there, I knew she was talking to me! It felt like a baby leaped in my belly, and I started crying like a woman just realizing that she was pregnant. I was like a newly expecting mother listening to the heartbeat of their child for the very first time And hearing this word was like listening to the “heartbeat” of my vision. I knew it was a NOW word; A word for me! It lifted my spirit and gave me encouragement. Soon it would be time for the Ladies In Waiting Foundation to birth. The birthing process had started and during that period of time, I developed faith, tenacity, courage, strength and boldness in approaching my pastor. Once I had the opportunity, I confidently shared with him what God had laid up on my heart; only to hear him say that the Holy Spirit had already been dealing with him about me. “YES!” My father in the Gospel has given me his blessings. He even offered pointers about running a non-profit organization. Won’t God do it? With my motivator, my coach, my personal assistant, my second in command and my wings beneath my wings, my daughter Odinae Fisher by my side, Ladies In Waiting Foundation was birthed. It came pushing its way though the birthing canal, screaming, and announcing itself to the world. It was humbling and beautiful all at the same time. God had chosen me to deliver His creation. What a Mighty God we serve! Gospel 4 U Magazine • 412 E. North Street • Carlisle, PA • 717-240-1255
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J ENNY ’ S J O URNA L Yet with so many glories, there were some negativity said about my baby. Things like, who told her she could have a ministry? It’s not going last. Does she think she’s different or better than us? No one is going to sow into her ministry. Does she think she is anointed like that? And lastly, God didn't tell her to do that. Gossiping will always be a deterrent of success; however, what confronted me was that most of those words were spoken by people I worship with. Maybe they were comfortable with the idea that I never had an open dialogue with God, but amusingly I’m always talking and listening to HIM…(silly rabbits LOL!) “For I am His sheep.” (John 10:4) Nonetheless, it is with those same stones which are thrown at me that I lay my path. - I use them to lay in the muddy areas of life experiences. - I use them to create elevation over my obstacles - I use them to pave a solid foundation of strength and endurance. It has given me more persistence and vigor to prove to the naysayers how wrong they are and to show them that when God says YES, nobody can say no. Since the introduction of Ladies in Waiting Foundation, we have provided blessings to several of our local women homeless shelters. Our Mission trip to Jamaica, proved to be an affirmation of the necessary aid in this world and our foundation's vision. We were able to provide substance and HOPE to over a hundred young ladies. We are now preparing for our 2015 November trip to Accra Ghana, Africa and unbelievably, this has all happened in less than a year. Of course our progress would not be possible without our supporter, donors and sponsors. Hallelujah! Birthing this vision has been a lot of work but I am loving the journey of bringing it to life. I am ready for this purposeful adventure that has also brought my daughter and I closer together as we work hand in hand in Ministry. This vision will grow and be a successor of all that is God. I will continue listening to His instructions and not be fearful of triumph. “Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1Corinthians 15-57.
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A S P ID ER S TO RY Psalm 42:5 “Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise Him againmy Savior and my God!”
I want to tell you a true story about something that happened to me last year. My children and I were returning home from the store one evening when we ran across one of the biggest, scariest spiders I have ever seen in my life! It was hanging ever-so suspiciously from the eve of our front porch. My son, Joshua, ran into the house to retrieve a broom, as I stood guard, making sure the eight-legged creature didn’t leave my sight. He returned promptly with the broom in tote, and quickly passed it off to me. I squared that spider in the eyes and -SWAT! I SMACKED IT! I took a step back to see if I was successful, and to my astonishment, IT FOLLOWED ME!! I took another step –and it followed me, again! That bug was relentless!! I then continued to do what any red-blooded American would do: SCREAM (frantically) while running away! In the middle of my despair, I heard the calm voice of my son say, “Mom. I think the spider’s web is attached to the broom.” AND HE WAS RIGHT! After looking at the situation, AGAIN, from Joshua’s perspective, I realized there was, indeed, HOPE. From that silly little story the Lord spoke to me saying: “Child of God, there IS hope! You just need to look at your situation from a DIFFERENT perspective!” - God’s perspective. So, how do we begin to see things thru God’s perspective? Through prayer! Prayer changes our perspective, and offers us hope. When the enemy wants you to focus on your problems, remind yourself that GOD looks at your problems differently than you do. Be FULLY convinced that God is able to do WHATEVER He promises! The ending SHALL BE BETTER than the beginning! Amen. Now that is hope...
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S TA N D IN G O N H IS P RO M IS ES MY TESTIMONY Psalm 30:2 ! ~ “ O’Lord my God, I called to you for help and you healed me.”
In winter of 2012 I felt a pain and soreness in my throat. Since it was winter and the weather was changing I thought I must have been coming down with a cold, however, there was no other symptoms. Immediately my voice began to change and I begin experiencing hoarseness and soon my voice faded in and out. In fact it had gotten so bad I was unable to speak at times and experienced the feeling of something always being in my throat.
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At this time, I had become increasingly concerned and decided to consult my doctor because months earlier I had undergone a thyroidectomy to treat Graves' disease. The pathology report indicated cancer was detected in three sections of the tissue. Additional tests were conducted and I was given a good report the cancer was all contained in the thyroid tissue, which was removed, and no further treatment was necessary. The Endocrinologist, which performed the surgery, ensured me my vocal cord was carefully in tact and was not injured during surgery but recommended an Otolaryngologist (ENT) see me. It was during this visit with the Otolaryngologist that a large growth was discovered on my vocal cord and surgery would be required. I was informed I would not be able to speak for six weeks following surgery so I scheduled the surgery for January 2013, which would afford me the opportunity to enjoy the Christmas holidays with family. The holiday season was upon us and my voice was in and out often times lost in mid sentence. It was frustrating and I had to take captive all negative thoughts that exalted against the word of the Lord, which he had given me. I began declaring his promises over me and by Jesus stripes I was healed, which Christ paid for with his blood. I can remember speaking to the Lord about the vision and dreams I received of having a prophetic voice in the earth. If I were going to be a mouthpiece than I would need my voice and at that very moment I began to believe God for my healing.
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In January 2013, I underwent surgery at the hospital and the doctor called my husband into a special waiting room to inform him that we must be a praying family because the doctors could not find the growth on my vocal cords. God supernaturally healed me and he was glorified because the growth that was seen by the doctors were no longer there, however after my husband received the good news the enemy tried to drown me in fluids that had build up in my lungs while recovering in the recovery room. In the midst of the chaos the peace of God permeated the room and I awoke testifying of God miraculous healing power.
Chiquita is a Woman after God’s own heart and she is walking in her God given Purpose, she is
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A Healthier You in 2016 Prevention of Falling Prey Illness By Vendetta A. Cunningham
! He sent His word and healed them, And delivered them from their destructions. ~ Psalm 107:20 1.Always seek God’s direction and guidance through prayer. 2.Read the Word of God, it really does have the answers. 3.Always take medications as directed by your physician, even if you feel better. 4.Make your physician aware of any adverse reactions to medications such as nausea vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach, vivid dreams or hallucinations. 5.Contact your physician for any changes in your health. Never listen to people that are not licensed healthcare professionals for everyone’s body is unique and what’s good for one person is dangerous for another.
Prevention of Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders 1.Control cholesterol level 2.Control blood pressure 3.Control weight 4.Reduce or eliminate salt intake 5.Eat healthy well balanced diet with fresh fruits, vegetables, protein and fiber 6.Do not smoke 7.Avoid constriction of blood vessels. Examples; no coffee, tea, nicotine, caffeine and sodas 8.Exercise regularly and moderately 9.Get adequate rest. 10. Avoid stress
Prevention of Urologic Disorders 1.Drink 6-8 (8oz) glasses of clean fresh water daily 2.Drink at least 2 (8oz) glasses of pure, not sweetened cranberry juice or take cranberry capsules which can be purchased in drug stores, supermarkets and health food stores 3.Empty your bladder every 2-3 hours avoid holding urine helps to promote bacteria growth 4.Avoid wearing tight clothing such as underwear and jeans to avoid constriction 5.Hand washing before and after use of toilet 6.Wiping from front to back to avoid contamination from germs present in feces 7.Men should have a prostrate exam by age 40 to detect early signs of cancer.
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Prevention of Gynecological Disorders 1.Monthly self breast examinations about one week after period 2.Yearly breast exams by doctor and mammogram beginning at age 35, then every 1-2 years after age 40 3.Complete pelvic exam including Pap smear every 1-3 year unless abnormal findings in which it should be yearly. 4.Avoid tight underwear, wear white cotton panties to help reduce chance of infections and well ventilated pantyhose. 5.Avoid douching unless directed by doctor. Frequent douching changes the normal pH of the vagina making more susceptible to infection. 6.Do not flush toilet during bowel movement can cause bacteria in feces to circulate and become introduced into vagina resulting in infection. Vandetta A. Cunningham is by profession a Licensed Practical Nurse. She has been working in nursing for over 20 years in which she served in hospitals, nursing homes, as a visiting nurse and a geriatric nurse for the NJ Memorial Veteran's Home. It is her utmost desire to minister to the needs of the hurting. Contact info: (717) 508-4165 Email: hiswordspublishing@yahoo.com
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WHAT ARE YOU WEARING TODAY? BY$Yolanda$K.$Churchwell
“And%that%you%put%on%the%new%man,%which%was%created%according%to% God%in%true%righteousness%and%holiness.”%~%Ephesians%4:24%NKJV The Message states, “And then take on an entirely new way of life – a God-fashioned life, a life renewed from the inside and working itself into your conduct as God accurately reproduces His character in you.” If you take just a few minutes with Jesus each day, you will begin to learn and grow in Him. As you learn more, your beliefs and attitudes about daily situations will begin to transform, you will form new trains of thought and your mind will be renewed. Change and growth has to occur on the inside to mean anything and to sustain over time on the outside. Your responses to situations, actions as they relate to your circumstances and overall habits will reflect that “new man” in the way that you carry yourself every day. As with most things in your personal relationship with God, what you wear is a choice, a decisive action that you must make and take for yourself. Even as a child, you learn early to put your pants on one leg at a time rather than to try to jump in both legs at the same time. You must do the same thing with this new man, this new attitude, these new behaviors – it does not happen overnight. As you fashion your life around your relationship with God and all that is good, you will grow over time. There will be a constant shedding and setting aside of the old and a conscious decision to put on the new must be made each day. The new man God affords us is the cheapest, most valuable fashion! It is not bought, it is accepted and the daily question you The Harris Look Yolanda K. Churchwell, owner 801 Hancock St., Suite C1 Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 502-3000 Email theharrislook@yahoo.com Websites www.mkt.com/THL and www.theharrislook.com Facebook TheHarris Look Instagram THEHARRISLOOK
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A Covenant is Not A Contract Evangelist Nephetina L. Serrano & Deacon Richard Serrano
A covenant is intended by God to be a lifelong fruitful relationship between a man and a woman. Marriage is a vow to God, to each other, our families and our community to remain steadfast in unconditional love, reconciliation and sexual purity, while purposefully growing in our covenant marriage relationship. Contracts are based on protection and mistrust. They allow the parties involved to look for loop holes and exit clauses, and are centered on your rights and protection. In fact, the Bible doesn’t say anything about “contracts” anywhere in scripture! Our feelings are forever fluctuating. Therefore to build a covenant marriage on feelings is to build it on shifting sand, which cannot support the foundation of marriage. It is a selfless love, freely given and freely received. God has a plan for marriages. He desires to see their love grow and bear fruit. The goal for marriage is not to merely enjoying one another’s company or to simply endure to the end. The goal of marriage is to ultimately glorify God in your relationship and to demonstrate Christ to others. Relationships die when the two people in it stop talking. The kind of real, honest conversations that couples have all the time at the beginning of a relationship, which fade over time. What she needs to understand is that a fading in communication is often a natural progression in many relationships when there is not a practicing communication. The key is to not let that fading turn into never having those real conversations that are necessary in growth and progression of a marriage. The good news is that these signs don’t necessarily mean your relationship is over. There is always hope and unless there is some abusiveness on the lines of Physical or Domestic and you or spouse is exposed to, then all other issues can be worked through. Many marriages have the potential of being saved, if both parties are committed to working on it and the change within themselves. In a marriage because you are two individual people you’ll have different levels of skills when communicating. You’ll have better communication, because it is a skill and with the right tools and skills in using the tools you
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GOSPEL 4 U MAGAZINE Couples must begin to communicate. Lack of communication can potentially be a covenant breaker within the marriage. We must always remember, a house divided against itself cannot stand. Mark 3:25 (NIV) Keep Christ at the center of your marriage and the enemy won’t stand a chance. Be Blessed. Here are some tips to better communicating: 1. Be swift to hear and slow to speak: James 1:19 We’re often so afraid of not being heard, we rush to keep talking. Ironically, this behavior makes it all the more possible we won’t be heard. 2. Make listening a priority: There are times that you’ve stopped talking for the moment, but inside your head you’re still thinking of all the things you want to say, therefore, you’re still not really hearing what is being said. Rephrasing what a person has just said helps to let the person know you’re listening. 3. Trust is important in marriage: John 4:18 Little lies turn into big lies. Pretending everything is alright isn’t alright. Know that the silent treatment will lead you nowhere fast. 4. Pay attention to nonverbal signals: Most of our communication with one another in any friendship or relationship isn’t what we say, but how we say it. Reading your spouse’s nonverbal signals takes time and patience, but the more you do it, the more attuned you will be to what they’re really saying.
Most Importantly: We all must remember no one is a perfect communicator all the time. But we have power to work at our ways of communicating with our mate. This process takes time but you must start somewhere and why not you…Just make the effort to improve how you communicate this can often encourage your spouse to then see something different and may want to make more of an effort too.
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WH O S E REP O RT A RE Y O U G O IN G TO B ELIEV E? By Yvette Crockett Soklove - Esq. ...It looks
like cancer the Doctor said as he walked into my emergency room door. CANCER? I thought to myself...but I am not sick. How could this be possible? He must be making a mistake. I am 46 years old and perfectly healthy. Not only was I healthy, I was teaching as an adjunct professor, teaching in the public school system, practicing law and in the process of getting my LL.M, from Temple University. I was finally starting to do well with my life. Then out of nowhere my whole life had changed. This all began in March 2014; I was diagnosed with pancreatic Cancer that spread to the liver and then to the brain in June 2015. At the same time I found out that I had brain cancer I was also told that I had an allergic reaction to the dye from the CAT scan and that my kidneys had been compromised. Now I am suddenly in a situation where the doctors are discussing the possibilities of dialysis treatment. That was the last straw. Devil you are a liar! The enemy was throwing everything and the kitchen sink to try to destroy me. The one thing I learned through this journey is you must have faith. Hebrew 11:6 says without faith it is IMPOSSIBLE to please God. Also, you have to surround yourself with people of faith, who speak faith and believe God with and for you. You cannot allow any negativity to creep in. I have so far been healed of pancreatic cancer and the MRI of the brain shows that the brain cancer is also gone. I am now waiting on the manifestation of the healing to my liver. In order to stay strong mentally and spiritually, I read the word of God daily and meditate on it day and night. As a man thinketh in his heart so is he. This is a battle, the battle is mainly in the mind. Stay positive, no matter what is going on. God is able. Man speaks facts, but God speaks truth. All God needs to do is just speak a word and it is done. You must hold on to your faith and wrap yourself in it like a blanket. Man doesn't have the final say so, only God does. I am holding on to God's unchangeable hand. I am sharing my on-going testimony because we do not go through things for ourselves but for others who may come along and need to hear what you have endured, which in return will encourage them. I have had 20 rounds of radiation to the brain, to date three different types of chemotherapy, three types of oral chemotherapy pills and 2 chemoembolization and several MRI's. Considering the fact that I wasn't supposed to survive last year, proves yet again, the power of God working behind the scenes. His Word is true. I am not saying what I have been through has been easy, but God has anointed me for this battle. To follow my testimony you can follow me on Facebook and Twitter at https://www.facebook.com/ycrockettsoklove and https://twitter.com/soklovelegal. Additionally, I will be blogging on my website: http:// www.yvettesoklovelaw.com/. You can reach me at my email address: ysoklove@comcast.net. Life is what you make it. It is essential to choose happiness and live a life with positive people around you. No matter what, do not lose focus on your heath and healing and most important keep God first. I would love to hear your stories as well. I started this article asking a question. Whose Report Am I Going to Believe? My answer, I am going to believe the report of the Lord! Gospel 4 U Magazine • 412 E. North Street • Carlisle, PA • 717-240-1255
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