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Happy Father’s Day! A Father's Integrity

“I know, my God, that You examine our hearts and rejoice when You find integrity there."

(1 Chronicles 29:17a)

A Father's Courage

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

(Joshua 1:9)

A Father's Father

"Father to the fatherless, defender of widows - this is God, whose dwelling is holy. God places the lonely in families; He sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. But He makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land."

(Psalm 68:5-6)

A Father's Compassion

"Just as a father has compassion on his children, So the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him." (Psalm 103:13)

A Father's Legacy

"The father of one who is right with God will have much joy. He who has a wise son will be glad in him."

(Proverbs 23:24)

A Father's Wisdom

"I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life."

(Proverbs 4:11-13)

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contents on the cover: Rev. Benjamin F. Long, Jr. Rehoboth Light of the World Church 3202 Frederick Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21229

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pgs 8-11 - This month is all about Fathers and we introduce you to a new friend of Grace & Glory Magazine, Rev. Benjamin F. Long, Jr., Pastor of Rehoboth Light of the World Church. Pastor Long has two beautiful daughters and he talks with us in depth about the role of being a father, and the difference between a father and a dad. Pastor Long also shares with us his personal joy of fatherhood and the challenges of being ‘dad’ and ‘pastor’ to his two daughters.

Healthy Soul 14 MONTHLY MANNA

18 WOMAN’S PERSPECTIVE

Minister Carenda Deonne

Tiffany Bethea

Get Your Lemons Ready

Daddy’s Girl

20 KEEP THE FIRE BURNING

Bishop Shirley & Pastor Timothy Stanfill

Recipes For a Healthy Marriage

24 SHE SPEAKS Melva Henderson

Would You Do It For Me

25 SHE SPEAKS

26 TRINKETS TO TRIUMPH

Tracey George

Do It For Your Dad

Rhoda Turner

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Healthy Mind 16 TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

Dr. Carla J. Debnam, (Founder, Renaissance Christian Counseling Center)

Honoring Dad

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Healthy Body

Contributors............................................ 6 From the Editor....................................... 7

22 HEALTH MATTERS

Dr. Denyce Daniels

Arthritis

23 BODY BASICS

Charles & Ursula Harris

Why Men Don’t Like Doing Cardio

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Meet the Team JACKIE EPPS – Jackie is the editor and owner of the Grace & Glory Magazine, created in 2007, as a spin-off of the Grace & Glory television program. Her career in communications spans almost 40 years; working in radio broadcasting for 11 years and shifting to television broadcasting in 1989. She is also the producer of the Grace & Glory television program. She currently works for the ABC affiliate in Baltimore and her expertise is in advertising sales, program sales, media planning and television production.

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.

Psalm 84:11 PUBLISHER/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Jackie Epps EDITORIAL Dr. Carla J. Debnam Min. Carenda McCray Tiffany Bethea Tracey George Dr. Denyce Daniels Charles & Ursula Harris Bishop Shirley and Pastor Tim Stanfill Rhoda Turne Melva Henderson GRAPHIC ARTIST Claire Lesesne www.JandCDesigns.com WEB ADMINISTRATOR Andre Felipe for Arts Period www.artsperiod.com Grace & Glory Magazine is published monthly

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DR. CARLA DEBNAM

Dr. Carla J. Debnam is the wife of Bishop Dwayne C. Debnam and an associate minister of Morning Star Baptist Church, Woodlawn, MD. She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, the American Association of Christian Counselors and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dr. Debnam has contributed to two books, Those Sisters Can Preach: 22 Pearls of Wisdom, Virtue & Hope, and 7 Ingredients To An Effective Prayer Life Series, Vol.3-5.

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Charles Harris is the owner of Chizel It Transformation Fitness. Charles is a highly effective fitness expert with a passion for health and wellness. He is a certified fitness trainer with the America Fitness Association of America with over 20 years of experience, and a certified Yoga Teacher at YogaWorks in Pikesville, Maryland. He is the author of I’m Too Cute to Sweat, What’s Your Excuse For Not Working Out?, and It Takes 21 Days To Get Fit. He currently teaches his mega cardio workout class throughout the state of Maryland.

DR. DENYCE WATTIES-DANIELS Dr. Denyce Watties-Daniels has over 25 years of experience as a clinician and nurse educator. Her areas of expertise include critical care nursing, pathophysiology, pharmacology and the use of technology in the classroom. She currently serves as faculty and the Director of the Simulation and Learning Resource Centers of the College of Health Professions at Coppin State University.

TIFFANY BETHEA

TRACEY NICOLE GEORGE

Tracey Nicole George is a licensed minister and ordained deacon. She is a native New Yorker residing in Maryland and married to Danny George. Tracey works with her husband managing their inventory and asset control company, George Imaging. She is the creator of Trinkets to Triumph, a Biblically-based blog and ministry, designed to edify and encourage individuals with a “trinket” of encouragement. She is a member of New Destiny Evangelistic Church.

BISHOP SHIRLEY AND PASTOR TIM STANFILL Bishop and Pastor Stanfill are the co-creators of Kingdom Word & Worship Cathedral. They are humble servants who live by God's word in everything they do in life, love, travel and business.

When they are not spending time with family they run missionary programs in Africa; share their ministry across the globe; and manage 3 businesses. They have learned how to keep their fire burning and keep God first, no matter what tests life brings them.

MIN. CARENDA DEONNE Min. Carenda was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. She received her BA degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology and is currently pursuing a Master's in Law degree from Regent University.

Min. Carenda was licensed to preach in 2007 and has been teaching, preaching, and declaring God's word through the power of love ever since. Min. Carenda is also an author of three books.

Her latest book, Perfect Patty Messed Up, is a 40 day devotional that confronts the disorder of perfectionism and opens the door to self forgiveness and restoration.

Tiffany Bethea is a bestselling author, speaker, minister, coach, podcaster and mompreneur. She is called to help believers become the bold, fearless CEOs of their lives as called to in Genesis 1:28. Through her Kingdomboss brand she also helps authors, speakers and entrepreneurs to become profitable, Christ-centered CEOs. She is an associate minister and worship arts director at Set the Captives Free Outreach Center under the direction of her parents Pastor Linwood & Dr. Karen Bethea.

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Father

Well, it’s Dad’s turn to be celebrated!

So we dedicate this month’s issue to our Fathers, Grandfathers, Godfathers, Uncles and Brothers. It is a hard act to follow after rolling out the red carpet for mom.

Dare we say mother is more important than dad? Truth is we can’t have one without the other right? Yet, for some reason when it comes to Dad, sometimes he is not celebrated with the same exuberance we celebrate our mothers.

Father’s Day should be a time of celebration for this man that in his daughter’s eyes can do no wrong, and in his son’s eyes he is a hero. This father will be celebrated because he has provided for his children and loves them with all his heart. This father will be celebrated because he has tea with his daughter’s make-believe friends and never misses his son’s school games. This father is right there for his son’s first crush and his daughter’s first broken heart. This father will shed a tear as he gives his daughter’s hand away in holy matrimony and will boast with pride about his son graduating from college. We salute and honor this man!

I know for some, Father’s Day can be painful, a sad reminder of growing up without a father present in the home or being active in their lives. The pain of growing up fatherless can sometimes leave a scar that is hard to remove. There may even be some situations or circumstances that warrant the absence of dad, but to a child without a father these things or reasons mean nothing. But, for every situation, circumstance or reason, your father was not there, there is someone who is more than able to fill that void. That someone is God, Our Heavenly Father.

Though we all may not fall into the category of growing up without a father, the truth be told there are a large number of dads who are present in the lives of their children. But what I would like to say to those who grew up with a father present and to those who did not . . . there is one thing we all have in common, we all can claim the same Heavenly Father. We all share the greatest Father of all, and He has never been an absentee dad.

Let me remind you about Our Father. Our Father is

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omnipresent, He is with you at the same time He is with me, in fact He is everywhere at all times. Our Father is omniscient, He is the wisest of all, and He knows everything about each one of us. Our Father is omnipotent, He is all-powerful and almighty, He can do whatever He wants to do when He wants to.

Here are a few more things about Our Father. Our Father is a good provider, He supplies all of our needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). Our Father is a protector (Psalm 91). Our Father is a comforter (Matthew 5:4). Our Father is a healer (Psalm 103:3).

Our Father sounds like a pretty great dad to me. He loves each and every one of us unconditionally with the same amount of love.

And let us not forget that Our Father loved us so much that He gave His only begotten son (Jesus) so that we would be able to live with Him eternally! (John 3:16) I could go on and on but I believe the best thing about Our Father is He is whatever you need Him to be whenever you need Him. This Father’s Day as we celebrate our earthly fathers, don’t leave out our Heavenly Father.

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Rev. Benjamin F. Long, Jr. Senior Pastor

REHOBOTH LIGHT OF THE WORLD CHURCH Baltimore, MD G&G: Pastor Long, welcome to Grace & Glory Magazine. It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to talk with you and feature you for our June Father’s Day issue. Let me begin by saying Happy Father’s Day to you! My first question for you is in your opinion is there a difference between a Father and a Dad? Pastor Long: I’m really thankful you asked this important question. The difference between the two, a father and a dad, are very distinct. A father is not always a dad. For instance, fatherhood status is the outcome of reproduction. On the other hand, a dad is a title given to a man that is actively involved in the relationship, nurturing, care taking, protection, time, and love of the child. Children deserve both a father and a dad, that are not always the same man.

G&G: Pastor Long, I understand you are the father of 2 beautiful daughters. Did your idea of what it means to be a father change once you became a father? What do you enjoy most about being a father?

Pastor Long: From the moment I laid eyes on my beautiful daughters, I have diligently worked at being the father and the dad they are thankful to have in their lives. My idea of being a father was always based on my past experiences with my own father. Once I became a father, I realized that the idea of being a father was not close to the reality. What I most enjoy, and realize, is the influence I have in my daughters’ lives. If they are having a tough week in school, I can put a smile on their faces

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with the right words and incentives. When I look perplexed, they, in turn, come to comfort me with teasing and interest to return the love I have given. In essence, I enjoy watching them grow to be mature young ladies that know what true love looks like.

G&G: Pastor Long, is it challenging being a dad to your daughters in addition to being responsible for their spiritual well-being as their father in ministry (in other words their Pastor)?

Pastor Long: The challenge is not being a dad, as it is being their Pastor. As a Pastor, I have to balance the closeness we have so that they do not take for granted the relationship between Pastor and parishioner versus that of dad and daughter.

It is a constant reminder to explain to them the importance of the calling to Pastoring and the accompanied anointing that requires me to also cover them in prayer, rebuke, and love— spiritually. Not to mention, I must be all of this while they see my humanity as their dad. It is challenging, but rewarding beyond measure, as they find their place within ministry without being told that they have to. The reward comes from watching them mirror the leadership modeled by their mother and me.

G&G: What is your definition of a great dad, what do you believe makes a great dad?

Pastor Long: A great dad cares. A great dad cares to the point that they seek opportunities to love and show love. They love

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with the love of our Father in Heaven. A great dad uses the resources available to him to love and provide for their child, biologic or not. A great dad understands, forgives, listens, and teaches. Overall, a great dad is all in for their child or children.

Aside from my father, I have had several father figures in ministry.

The Late Reverend Doctor Charles E. Fletcher was my childhood pastor. He modeled perseverance in ministry. Bishop Walter S. Thomas has been extremely influential at key moments in my pastoral ministry. The pastoral and fatherly advice he shares is invaluable. In 1995, I asked Bishop Heber M. Brown, II, to serve as a ministry mentor. He graciously accepted and not only served as a mentor, but he also filled the role of father and eventually, pastor.

He embraced me as a mentee and as a son. I remember Bishop Brown saying to me, “I look forward to a long and fruitful relationship.” He kept his word and continues to pour into me. The mentor/mentee relationship has been extremely fruitful. The contribution made by Bishop Brown as well as the model of pastoral ministry modeled before me continues to keep me grounded! I have been and continue to be tremendously blessed!

G&G: What are your thoughts on how the media portrays African American fathers today? Do you think today's fathers have things harder or easier than when you were growing up?

Pastor Long: African American men, before and after becoming fathers, have had a neutral relationship with the media.

The overwhelming negative press given to African American men comes from centuries of misinformation and purposeful undermining of the leadership of the African American male within the community.

Unfortunately, African ◆◆◆ American men still suffer from those negative portrayals.

G&G: Pastor Long you are the founder of the However, press coverage, like Rehoboth Light of The World Church. So would you this and many others, place walk us through the journey and vision that led to the a positive spotlight on the start of this ministry?

Pastor Benjamin and Lady Tammy Long African American man. With that Pastor Long: Rehoboth Light of the World Church said, I don’t believe the African (Rehoboth or RLWC) began as a seed planted in my American father does not have it harder or easier than before. The heart and spirit. God gave me the vision in March of 2005. After responsibility of being a father and a dad has not changed. What much prayer, I shared my vision with my pastor, Bishop Heber have changed are the opportunities for educational Brown, II. Bishop Brown attainment, career choice, and entrepreneurial was in total support of support. In conclusion, there are a lot more models this endeavor. of fatherhood and manhood than during my youth, My wife, Tamara, especially with the saturation of social media, the and I prayed together internet, and readily accessible mobile devices that and decided to share act as computers in the user’s hands. The public the vision with six display of fatherhood helps other men see that they other people. With the are not alone in their struggle and joy. commitment of this small group, we began G&G: Pastor Long, are there or were there any father holding bible studies in figures in your life that helped mold you into the man our home. During this and father you are today? time of prayer, study, Pastor Long: There are several men who have helped and planning, God was me to become the man I am today. First and foremost, Pastor Long, Daughter Kiersten, Lady Tammy Long, Daughter Kayla touching the hearts my biological father, the Late Deacon Benjamin of many people who Long, Sr. My father made sure we attended church consistently. In wanted to support the work. During the planning process, Bishop those days, we had one car and they had six children. Sunday after Brown and the Shiloh Baptist Church of Baltimore County (Shiloh) Sunday, he would make sure that we were dressed and ready for willingly conceded to fully back the establishment of Rehoboth Light church. There was no discussion nor was there an option for us not to go! On Sundays, the Long Family was in church. continued on page 10

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of the World Church. In addition to planting the church, Shiloh also agreed to sow financially into the ministry for the first year. This effort proved to be a great blessing to Rehoboth.

In November of 2005, the core group of RLWC accepted me as Pastor-Elect and requested that I be ordained by Shiloh. After months of developing and praying, Rehoboth Light of the World Church held its first worship service on January 16, 2006, at the Campfield Early Learning Center (Campfield), with a total of eight members. For that day, God planted a sermon in me. In response to what God was speaking to me, I preached a sermon from Genesis 26:22 titled, “When God Makes Room.” The praises of God went forth, the Word of God was preached with power, and souls were saved. More than 25 people were added to the body of Christ at the very first service.

Over the next few months, Rehoboth experienced steady growth.

God was blessing the ministry and the ministry was blessing the people of God. As the church continued to prosper, I was officially installed as Pastor of Rehoboth Light of the World Church on September 17, 2006 at the Shiloh Baptist Church of Baltimore County.

Many lives have been impacted and saved through the ministry of RLWC. The church has remained true to its motto, “Making Room for Ministry That Matters!” After 13 years, we know that this is only the beginning, and we are trusting God for what He has in store for our church.

G&G: Pastor Long, what would you say are the most challenging areas in ministry today? What has been the most rewarding areas in building this ministry?

Pastor Long: Indeed, ministry is rewarding, but challenging. For me, ministry is about the people. I work hard to ensure members and visitors can get the support they need in their worship and lives.

It has been a challenge to keep the people committed to consistent communal worship. With the accessibility of religious and spiritual content online and television, we have to remind people of the

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importance of being in the house of the Lord for study, worship, and building the kingdom. While the challenges exist, they are not a deterrent from doing the work. For, it is through the trials that we grow. We can always find something to improve upon, but at Rehoboth Light of the World Church we focus on “Making Room for Ministry That Matters.” By making room we are purposeful in producing rewards that tell our challenges “move out of the way,” as we serve according to the will of the Father. The most rewarding areas in building this ministry are also in the people. Seeing people learn about Christ and how living a Christ centered life produces a life of “No Limits,” truly brings joy to my heart and reinvigorates my enthusiasm to keep pushing in ministry.

G&G: Pastor Long, how would you describe the ministry of Rehoboth Light of The World Church? With the influx of new churches and ministries in our communities, what sets this ministry apart?

Pastor Long: As previously stated, our church motto is “Making Room for Ministry That Matters!” At RLWC, we strive to demonstrate this concept through our treatment of one another.

The only way we can make room for ministry that matters is if we make sure that those who enter through our doors feel like they are significant. Over the years of ministry at RLWC, I’ve learned that ministry matters when we remain relevant, maintain a loving environment, engage in authentic worship, and remain Christ centered.

G&G: Pastor Long, where would you like to see the Rehoboth Light of The World Church ministry in the next five years?

Pastor Long: Within the next five years, I would like to see Rehoboth Light of the World Church expand its reach and impact with regard to discipleship, evangelism, and faith cultivation. While we’re already engaged in these critical areas of ministry, I believe that within the next five years, we will continue to experience growth that yields fruit from these efforts. ◆◆◆ G&G: Pastor Long, shifting gears a little to a few more personal questions, how would you describe yourself in three words and what is one thing that most people would be surprised to know about you?

Pastor Long: Three words I would use to describe myself are patient, persistent, and hard-working. One thing most people would be surprised to know about me is that I am a sci-fi fan. I love all things Star Trek, Star Wars, and Marvel, as well as most other subgenre’s.

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G&G: Is there something you’ve always wanted to do, but never got the chance?

Pastor Long: I’ve always wanted to travel to Africa. Many of my colleagues have been on mission trips to Africa. For them, these experiences have been life changing. It is my intention to travel to Africa in the future.

G&G: Pastor Long, most pastors have shared with me that ‘preaching the gospel’ was not what they initially had planned to do with their lives. Was it the same for you, did you have other plans for your life?

Pastor Long: As a young boy, it was my intention to become a chef. I would spend time in the kitchen watching my mother prepare dinner for our family. My mother had to prepare daily meals for a family of eight, so that gave me plenty of time to observe my mother’s cooking techniques. As time went on and I realized that God was calling me to preach, the notion of becoming a chef quickly faded out of view. Ironically, I am the primary cook for my family, so in a way, I’m still living that childhood dream.

G&G: Pastor Long, when did you realize the call on your life to preach the gospel? Was it a difficult call to accept?

Pastor Long: As I previously stated, it was my intention to become a chef, later in life. The hopes of me becoming a chef lived and died in my childhood. I knew since elementary school that I was called and that one day I would preach the gospel. At the time, I could not explain how I knew this. Neither of my parents nor my grandparents were preachers. While I do believe in the concept of ministry heritage being passed down (2 Timothy 1:1-5), I am a first generation preacher. Whenever asked, I would share without hesitation that I was going to be a preacher. My parents knew this as well and they made sure that I consistently remained within a faith community that would give me a foundation of faith I would one day need. I spent my youth and adolescent years serving in ministry until God told me that it was time. I shared what God had spoken to me with my pastor, and after a time of preparation, I preached my initial sermon on August 16, 1992. Needless to say, it was not difficult for me to accept my calling. I embraced my calling then and I continue to walk in it now.

G&G: Pastor Long, have you ever thought to yourself what have I gotten myself into, have you ever just wanted to throw in the towel?

Pastor Long: While I embraced my calling, I quickly learned that ministry beyond preaching can be challenging, and at times messy.

While I’ve had numerous times where I wondered what have I gotten myself into, I’ve also had key moments where I was reminded that I am not alone. Ministry can be very complex. The balancing of family, studying, meetings, budgets, work, and finding personal time can be quite a bit to manage. What makes it all manageable is utilizing and appreciating those who have been planted within the ministry to help. The one who makes it all possible is God Himself. Yes, there have been times when I’ve wanted to throw in the towel, but staying true to my God-given purpose is far more important than any momentary challenge.

G&G: As a young pastor, do you see yourself as a role model for other young aspiring ministers? What advice would you give to these young ministers who want to embark on starting a church/ministry?

Pastor Long: I have come to embrace the fact that some see me as a role model.

There are some individuals who have asked me to serve as a mentor and others who have shared that they’ve watched from a distance. I am honored that they see something in me that inspires them, and I pray that my advice and my witness would continue to serve as a model for aspiring ministers. For those who may be contemplating starting a church or going into ministry, I would say that integrity is key. I’ve learned many valuable lessons from my pastor, Bishop Heber Brown, II. One of those lessons had to do with integrity. As ministers and pastors, our skillfully articulate delivery of God’s word should have, as a foundation, character that is in unity with what we preach. Nolan B. Harmon, author of the book entitled Ministerial Ethics and Etiquette says, “…the minister as a person stands above the work, the sermon, the all.” I would also ask those who are considering starting a ministry or church to make sure that they are being directed by God and not any other underlying motive.

G&G: Pastor Long, thank you for sharing with us and we pray that the Lord will continue to bless you and the Rehoboth Light of The World Church.

Pastor Long: Thank you so much for interviewing me. I am honored to share a few of my thoughts and experiences with you!

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Wait by Faith, Not by Sight: Shelia’s Story In 2010, Shelia Daniels started to feel unwell during her workday. It wasn’t until days later when she went to the hospital for shortness of breath that she discovered that she was having a heart attack. Through further testing, she was diagnosed with congestive heart failure.

“I had three clogged arteries, the left side of my heart was enlarged, and my ejection fraction was at 15 percent. I was surprised,” she said.

What also shocked her was the grim news her cardiologist gave her. After many efforts, she was told there was nothing else he could do to help her.

“I felt like I was dying,” she said.

His recommendation for her to see Dr. Feller, a cardiovascular disease and ventricular support specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center, was her saving grace. Feller introduced her to the option of heart transplantation.

“I never thought of getting a heart transplant. I never knew that was an option, “ she said.

Daniels was put on the transplant wait list and her journey began. In 2014, she was invited to the Transplant Journey Conference held by the Transplant Recipients International Organization(TRIO) Maryland. There, she met transplant recipients, medical professionals, and others waiting for a transplant. Gaining more knowledge and support from the transplant community helped quell her fears.

“Being there I felt more comfortable about the donation and transplantation process. They gave me hope and I started to live again,” she said.

With this newfound perspective on life, Shelia became more active in her church, Set the Captives Free Outreach Center, strengthening her faith despite her health issue.

“My faith lets me know every day that God is in control and I’m going to be alright,” she said She also got involved with TRIO Maryland and volunteers with The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland.

As a volunteer, she helps educate the community on the same things she was once unaware of about donation and transplantation.

“Through organ donation, you can save so many lives, “says Shelia. “There’s so many myths and I wish “Th people knew the truth.”

Today, Shelia Daniels is still waiting for a heart transplant. And despite the struggle she faces with her health, she continues to live a purposeful life.

“I try to live my life every day to please God and let somebody know the goodness of God.”

Like Shelia, there are over 3,000 Marylanders currently waiting for a transplant. Learn how you can give the gift of life one day at donatelifemaryland.org.

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Get Your LEMONS Ready…

Have you ever thought about the dreams and visions you had when you were just a kid? The innocence of thoughts and how FREE your imagination was. I have always been a “girlie girl.” I remember having the best tea parties with my mom, dad and of course teddy ruxpin! I would dress up in my ruffled dress, set the table and talk about whatever my little mind found imaginative. Hurt and disappointment were nonexistent. My world was filled with hope, beauty and innocence.

So what happened? Have you ever asked yourself that question too? Have you ever looked back on your life and thought, this is NOT how I imagined things to be? Do you feel like me at times because of hurt and disappointment that you have to keep your guard up or be on the defense? Do you feel like me sometimes that the only safe place is yourself because others can’t be trusted?

Do you ever feel like your greatest desire is also your greatest fear?

things I have been through, I don’t want to taste lemonade from it. Why can’t we just take those same lemons and in time throw them right back and use them as a “victory pitch.”

If you are looking for me to answer how to turn grief, brokenness, rape, divorce, abuse and even molestation into lemonade, I don’t have the answer. But what I will say for every lemon that has come your way, it is not the lemon itself that is bitter but the taste of it.

You may have a handful, basketful or boatful of lemons! Its okay, just TAKE AIM and make sure you throw them back at life as hard as you can!

What do you do when life gives you lemons? Yes, #victorypitch say it with me “make Min. Carenda Deonne A Message of Hope...A Ministry of Deliverance lemonade.” But do we Black Essence Business Award (2011) have to make lemonade?

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Bishop WYNELL FREEMAN Mid-day Worship 7/11 | 12:00 pm

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Honoring DAD

to your good health

As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him. – Psalm 103:13

Father’s Day is one of the holidays that falls during the many spring and summer celebrations. Between the weddings, graduations, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day holiday, it can occasionally be overlooked. This happens sometimes because fatherhood is not always given the respect and positive press that motherhood receives. We see all of the videos of athletes and celebrities praising their mothers but not their fathers with the same passion. Even in songs the respect and honor of mothers versus fathers is not the same. For instance, “I’ll Always Love My Mama” as opposed to “Papa Was a Rolling Stone”. We have to change the dynamics in our community so that fatherhood is lifted up as a blessing for those who are given the privilege to be a father.

Sometimes our perception of the importance and honor it is to be a father is skewed by our personal experience or the portrayal of men in the wider culture. We have seen a more biased view of men skirting their responsibilities, more than them helping to parent their children. While some men may fit this mold, there are many who are taking care of their families, their children and are father figures in the community. We have to give honor to whom honor is due and not lump all fathers into the category of absent, uncommitted or unconcerned about their children. I applaud the fathers who show love and care for their children and the children in their community. I am thankful for the village of men who have helped raise a community – the

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grandfathers, stepfathers, uncles, nephews, cousins, deacons and ministers who have stood in the gap when our biological fathers may have been absent.

God has promised to be a father to the fatherless and has shown us an unconditional love that no parent can rival. Those whose fathers are no longer with us, or may be absent due to life choices, imprisonment or mental illness, remember your Heavenly Father has promised to never leave you or forsake you.

Show your father some love while he is still with you.

Tomorrow is not promised, and we want to do our best to shower our fathers with as much love as we shower on our mothers. Remember, your dad may not be perfect but neither is mom.

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woman’s perspective

Daddy's Girls

I am a daddy’s girl! I am an adult daddy’s girl; always have been, always will be. Just like the image of the little girl who runs to the door at the sound of her father returning home after work, I still greet my father in the same manner now. It is said that the first relationships we have, being those with our immediate family, helps us navigate relationships for the rest of our lives. Particularly as girls, our relationships, or lack thereof, with daddy at home really sets the stage for our relationships going forward. My heart often breaks though for all the lovely women who have grown up without strong daddy relationships and don’t necessarily relate to being a “daddy’s girl”. But I’m here to encourage you that you can still belong to the club. For all the ladies who have grown up and not necessarily received what was needed from an earthly father, there is a Heavenly Father who loves you and is prepared to give you everything your earthly father was unable to.

There are so many things that girls get from daddy that are necessary to take into adulthood as a whole, self-assured woman. We learn healthy male love from daddy. His attention lets us know what it is to be valued for who we are and not our bodies, our looks or just superficiality. We learn what protection looks like. In dad’s loving arms we feel safe and develop a healthy level of trust. We strengthen our esteem through dad’s affirmation. Something about daddy telling us that we are beautiful and special makes us feel just so and teaches us how to be revered and respected by men. Whether we realize it or not, we are being shaped for our future relationships with men and making unconscious decisions about how we deserve to be treated. So, what happens when daddy isn’t there? Where do we learn these things without him? And when the little girl grows into a woman, how is she able to be whole? I have good news for you. You have a daddy, a Heavenly daddy that is all sufficient!

Isn’t that encouraging? It’s exciting to know that you too can be a daddy’s girl. All of the love, protection, security, wisdom, and guidance that your earthly daddy may not have provided can still be yours. I have found in my life that where I have had voids and empty places, the “I Am” God that we serve steps in to be whatever I need Him to be at that time.

And guess what? Even with a remarkable daddy, I still struggled with self-esteem as a young person; it was a bloodline struggle. I had to find out for myself that I was truly fearfully and wonderfully made and that in my emptiest, loneliest moments, God showed me just how much He loved me and cared for me. There have been many times in worship where I have felt the daddy love just engulf me wherever I am. That same love is available to you my sister.

We are all DADDY’s GIRLS! We have the best daddy in our Heavenly Father. He protects us like no other. His word tells us that weapons may form but they certainly won’t prosper. All we have to do is trust in Him and keep our minds stayed on Him. He provides

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for us. Have you gotten to know Him as Jehovah-Jireh? I certainly have!

And as an entrepreneur I am fully confident in Him in this area. I have never gone without and He consistently provides. He loves us. This goes without saying. “He commended His love towards us in that while we were yet in our sins, Christ died for us.” What kind of love is that? It is the most amazing, sacrificial love. It also lets us know how very special we are to our daddy.

I encourage you in your most vulnerable of moments to steal away to your quiet place and climb into your Heavenly daddy’s lap. He has told us in His word that we can come boldly to His throne to obtain His grace and mercy. It is available to us. If you’ve never been able to say it; I encourage you to begin to confess that you too are a daddy’s girl.

Remind yourself that you have a Heavenly daddy that is touched with your human affections and who is able to cover you and be all that you need and more. Allow Him to hug the girl inside that misses and longs for her daddy and He will begin to minister to her and pour into her everything she needs to be whole. For those to whom this applies, welcome to the DADDY’s GIRL club!

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keep the fire burning

keep the fire burning

Recipes for a Healthy Marriage

by Bishop Shirley and Pastor Tim Stanfill

Grace, Peace &

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Blessings.

my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not

If I give all I possess to the poor and give over

have love, I gain nothing.

It is such a blessing to share monthly with our Grace & Glory family the recipes for a healthy good marriage. Love. Trust. Maturity. Respect.

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Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it

does not boast, it is not proud.

Honesty. Privacy. Spontaneity. We have six

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months for the remainder of the year, and it is

seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no

these seven ingredients that every couple must

record of wrongs.

master daily; and the measure needed for that couple varies. For each amount the Bible says know your spouse according to knowledge.

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It does not dishonor others, it is not self-

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with

the truth.

How to show your love can be different. But

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the way to love is the same…the ingredient….1

always perseveres.

Love. 13 cups. 8 ounces.

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It always protects, always trusts, always hopes,

Love never fails.

1 Corinthians 13:1-8 (NIV) 1

If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels,

but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.

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If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all

mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.

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health matters

The development of nagging back pain, achy knees, and stiff joints seem to appear overnight. In all honesty, these changes in joint mobility occurred from years of engaging in common activities such as walking, bending and climbing stairs.

Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints that usually occurs with aging. A joint is a space between two bones. This space is filled with synovial fluid and cartilage tissue that protects the joints and helps them to move smoothly. Under certain conditions, the synovial fluid may become inflamed. The cartilage can erode causing the two bones to rub together. Both conditions will cause pain, swelling, and joint stiffness.

Arthritis that develops from eroding cartilage is medically referred to as “osteoarthritis”. It is considered a “wear and tear” disorder. The condition develops from routine use of our joints over time. Normal, daily activity can literally wear away the protective tissues of the joints. The joints of the knees and fingers experience the most activity.

These are common areas where osteoarthritis will develop.

Another common type of joint destruction is rheumatoid arthritis.

This is an autoimmune disorder that causes the body to develop damaging, uncontrolled inflammation that can attack the joints, causing joint erosion. The severe inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis causes tissue particles to accumulate in the space of the joint. This causes the joint to shift and turn. Inflamed joints of the knees and hands become irregularly shaped. The knees will twist, and the fingers joints will shift sideways. The individual may not be able to walk or use their hands. The inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis may spread to internal organs, eyes and other parts of the body.

Symptoms of either type of arthritis can vary. The symptoms may come and go. They can be mild, moderate or severe, and will progress or get worse over time. Severe arthritis can result in chronic pain and the inability to do daily activities. The presence of pain can make it difficult to walk or climb stairs. Arthritis can cause permanent joint changes. These changes may be visible, such as knobby finger joints, but often the damage can only be seen on X-ray.

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can reduce inflammation.

Regular physical activity will strengthen the muscles surrounding joints for better support. Maintaining a healthy weight will decrease stress and the erosion of cartilage on the weightbearing joints of the ankles, knees, hips and lower Dr. Denyce Watties-Daniels back. Severe arthritis Assistant Professor College of Health Professions symptoms may result in Coppin State University limited mobility and can DWatties-Daniels@coppin.edu affect the quality of life. healthytips 025@gmail.com These individuals may need the use of assistive to enhance mobility. Some individuals may need joint replacement surgery.

Medications to treat mild to moderate arthritis include anti-inflammatory medications such as corticosteroids and over-the-counter (OTC) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis may use diseasemodifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), and a relatively new class of drugs known as biologics.

These medications will reduce the damaging inflammation of the joints and can slow down the development of joint destruction.

body basics body basics Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.

3 John 1:2

Why Men Don’t Like Doing Cardio!

TOP TEN REASONS. 1. Cardio is hard especially spending 30 minutes on a piece of equipment.

2. Men view aerobic classes as for women only but can get a great cardio workout in those classes.

3. Cardio training can be boring.

4. When doing cardio, you will lose a little muscle.

5. Cardio makes you sweat, a whole lot.

6. It takes discipline to do cardio 3-4 times a week.

7. Unlike weight training cardio is done independently.

8. It takes time to build your cardio endurance.

9. Doing cardio doesn’t feel macho.

10. The longer you stay away from doing it; the harder it becomes.

Being that June is Men’s Health Month, let’s take a moment to make sure you are getting the full benefits of your fitness program. A complete exercise regime should always include good nutrition accompanied with a cardio and weight training routine. This formula will guide you in the right direction toward total men’s health.

When you walk into a full-service fitness center today you will always see an immediate separation in gender. Most of the men will be pumping iron with free weights, while the majority of women are sweating their butts off on the latest cardio equipment. I realize men enjoy building their chest and shoulders with weight training while women tend to be more inclined to achieve the fit and lean body.

Lifting weights fellas has always and still is my favorite form of exercise.

It’s a great stress reliever and weight lifting will definitely build a strong sculpted physique. Also, it’s a good time to connect with your gym buddies a couple times a week to debate on sports and current events.

Although, that’s more than what most of our brothers are doing, you might as well get the most bang for your buck and maximize your total health with cardio training.

After spending hours in the gym, the closest form of cardio that most guys will get is running to the front door. So why do men skip cardiovascular training after a good workout? Well, I will give you my top ten reasons.

1. Cardio is hard especially spending 30 minutes on a piece of equipment.

2. Men view aerobic classes as for women only but can get a great cardio workout in those classes.

3. Cardio training can be boring.

4. When doing cardio, you will lose a little muscle.

5. Cardio makes you sweat, a whole lot.

6. It takes discipline to do cardio 3-4 times a week.

7. Unlike weight training cardio is done independently.

8. It takes time to build your cardio endurance.

9. Doing cardio doesn’t feel macho.

10. The longer you stay away from doing it; the harder it becomes.

Cardio should be as important to you as weight training. Being healthy is more than just taking care of the outward appearance. A consistent cardiovascular program will give you a healthier heart, reduce your body weight, and increase your stamina. The American Heart Association recommendations for cardiovascular training are as follows: Get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity, or a combination of both, preferably spread throughout the week. Add moderate- to highintensity muscle-strengthening activity (such as resistance or weights) at least 2 days per week.

So, gentlemen, I will suggest you incorporate a cardio training program with your workouts; if you play a sport such as basketball, baseball, tennis or golfing, these activities are a very good form of cardio. Keep up the good work and keep it moving.

Can’t Stop! Won’t Stop!

CHARLES HARRIS Fitness Expert Chizel It Transformation Fitness Center 9006 Liberty Rd • Randallstown Md 21133 443-253-0090 • www.chizelit.com

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she speaks

Would You Do it for Me? December 15, 2015, my maternal grandmother went home to be with the Lord. I knew my grandmother was a servant. She had served me since the day I was born. She also served my immediate family, cousins, aunts, and uncles, almost 60 people in our family alone. I sat at her funeral listening to her pastor, and others share her legacy of service.

For nearly an hour people recounted how “Sister Monroe” gave her heart serving. Even in the face of conflict and adversity, she remained faithful. I remember asking her one day why she never quit, and her response was, “God sent me, so I had no right to remove myself or my service.” Jesus said, “Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant.” Matthew 20:26 (NLT) My grandmother was a leader though she held no title.

care about being in front, the one whose ultimate desire is to help others, is the very one God puts in front. In the eyes of God, true leadership is not about receiving recognition or the accolades of men. It’s about serving others. Unfortunately, many people are not as interested in true leadership as they are in recognition and accolades.

To the natural mind, it doesn’t make sense that Jesus would say such a thing. To be great, you must become less? How does one become greater through decrease? Jesus exemplified this through his humility. Philippians 2:6-7 tells us Jesus did not consider himself equal to God, but instead gave up his divine privileges and took the humble position of slave.

I remember the story of a missionary named Rachel. She saw marvelous miracles while serving on the mission field and God used her to bring healing and deliverance to many. After returning to the states, she found herself working as a nursing assistant in a home for the aging. One of her assignments was the daunting task of cleaning bedpans. As she cleaned the bedpans, one day she began to pray and cry out to the Lord saying, “You’ve used me all over the world, I’ve seen miracles and people saved and healed, and this is how it ends up for me? Cleaning bedpans?” The Lord spoke to her saying, “Rachel, would you clean those bedpans for me? Would you move your pride and humbly serve the people using those bedpans? Would you do that for me?”

The world is filled with people longing to be leaders. They push, strive and strain to be out front and on top. But, the message of Jesus is clear, if you want to be on top, get on the bottom. You’ll find that Jesus spoke less of leadership and more of servantship throughout the scriptures. When we busy ourselves serving others, making others better, we become leaders in the process.

Rachel fell to her knees crying and asking for forgiveness. She began to pray over the bedpans as she cleaned them. One by one, miracles happened as people used those bedpans. That’s the power of having a servant’s heart. When her attitude shifted from focusing on herself to focusing on others, God used her to bring healing to those he wanted to bless.

The transliterated Greek word for serve is “diakonos,” which translates as “attendant, minister, one who executes the commands of others.” This is what it means to serve, but it’s also the purest definition of a leader, someone who unselfishly waits on another.

Instead of making your primary focus to be a leader, or to be out front, determine in your mind and heart to be a great servant. The more genuinely and humbly you serve, the more you'll become a leader in the eyes of God, and the greater He will be able to bless others through you.

“Those who are the greatest among you should take the lowest rank, and the leader should be like a servant. 27 Who is more important, the one who sits at the table or the one who serves? The one who sits at the table, of course? But not here! For I am among you as one who serves.” Luke 22:26-27 (NLT)

The greatest leader who ever lived was Jesus Christ because he was the greatest servant. In Mark 10:45, Jesus in essence said, “I didn't come so that others could serve me. I came to serve and to give my life as a ransom for many people.” Serving and giving is why we exist. Experience has shown me that usually the one who doesn’t

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Melva L. Henderson President World Bible Training Institute World Ministerial Alumni Association

she speaks

Father The word “father” has evolved since its conception. The dictionary defines Father as: “a man in relation to his child or children”. The reality is that we all have a father. The controversy comes into play when we discuss BEING fathered.

Being in relation to a child makes you a father, gives you the title or the status, but what you do after the child is conceived defines the authority that the title gives you in the child’s life, the input in the raising of the child, and the depth of the relationship with the child.

Society will lead you to believe that fathering means depositing a seed; creating the child. However, fathering is so much more than that. You also have to nurture the seed that is left.

As a farmer, you couldn’t just plant a seed in the ground, walk away and expect the seed to yield fruit. You must tend to the seed by watering it and making sure that it gets enough sunlight. You have to go even further than that and from time to time, once the seed begins to grow and flourish, you have to prune it and stop the weeds from overtaking it; cause without pruning the seed has the potential to die before the harvest.

This is what happens in the lives of so many people that for one reason or another go unattended too, causing them to die, not a physical death, but in identity. Sometimes when you are not aware of or know who you are you move through life purposeless, without knowledge of your history. We can go through life void of the drive that knowing who we are and where we come from provides for us.

That understanding of our history and make up fuels and propels us

forward in both the good and the bad times of life.

What I love about our Heavenly Father is that no matter how many times we walk away from Him because of our own “identity crisis”, He’s always standing there with His arms opened wide letting us know that we can come home. “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” (Hebrews 13:5).

I want to encourage you to not let the absence of your natural or biological father determine for you the type of father you will be. You can learn from the example that your Heavenly Father set for you and love unconditionally, provide for, nurture, and care for your children as He has done for you.

He created you in His image to do as He did and continues to do daily.

The two most important men in my life are my father, who is now resting in Heaven, and my husband. My father wasn’t faultless. He had his shortcomings, but he was there and present. My husband’s father was not present in his raising, but my husband decided to break the cycle and be visible and present in his children’s life.

They had two different paths to get to the same outcome of loving their children as the Pastor Rhoda Turner Father has commissioned them to do.

Christian Faith Fellowship Church To them, and to every other father…

Chandler, AZ Happy Father’s Day! www.cffaz.org

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Do It for Your Dad

The design and duty of a dad is not only to protect and provide for their loved ones but to pave the way for their families to follow. Fathers are some of the first teachers a child encounters. They lay the foundation for their families to build upon that are the beginning of legacies. This month, as you celebrate Father’s Day, think of the special ways your father, or father figure, left an impact on your life and thank him for his leadership, love and the lasting impression he made on you. The best way to say thanks and show your gratitude is to use what he has taught you to pass along to everyone you encounter. Do it for your dad.

“My father didn’t tell me how to live; He lived and let me watch him do it,” (Clarence Budington Kelland), is a quote that reminds you of the old adage: “lead by example.” This season of celebrating dads is also the perfect time to examine yourself to ensure that you are living a life you would want someone to mirror. One quick examination of your life and you would find at least one accomplishment or characteristic that you possess is a direct result of your father.

If this is not your testimony for your natural father, it is for your Heavenly Father. A perfect example of a characteristic you have because of your Heavenly Father is the loving way you share your gifts, talents, teachings, and the mark you make in your sphere of influence. The unconditional love demonstrated for your family, friends, and loved ones is evident in the legacy you leave for them to carry on. Your Heavenly Father first demonstrated this type of unconditional love when He gave His only son to die for your sin and the sin of others Tracey Nicole George (John 3:16). Now you can love because He first www.traceystrinketstotriumph.com loved you (1 John 4:19). Daughters and sons are

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watching what fathers do to emulate them. Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in Heaven (Matthew 5:16). God sees your good works and gets glory because you are His example of God’s work in the Earth.

Think of the daughters of Zelophehad in Numbers 27. Their father was a part of the generation of Israelites who left Egypt under the leadership of Moses who died in the wilderness. During this time, only sons could receive a father’s inheritance, but these daughters challenged the rule and asked for their father’s inheritance. They did it for their dad.

Moses consulted God and God granted their request. They were able to receive their father’s inheritance. They did it for their dad. Their main reason for speaking up was the fact that their father was a good man. These daughters wanted to make sure that their father’s name and legacy lived on. They did it for their dad.

Going to this extreme is proof positive that this father set a good example for his daughters.

They wanted to ensure that they would be able to pass his good name and legacy down to their family for generations to come. These daughters of Zelophehad had a desire to see their father’s legacy live on and challenged the law just for him. They did it for their dad.

What did you do for your dad? Dare to do something to ensure that your dad’s legacy lives on through you and your family. Jesus did it for His dad. God was pleased and declared, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17).

Strive for excellence and leave a good legacy. Do it for your dad and let that be his declaration about you too.

Be determined to do it for your dad!

Happy Father’s Day!

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