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TABLE OF
30 Contents
ON THE COVER
DEVOTIONAL
28 REAL TALK KIM
72 IS GOD CALLING YOU? ALBANER C. EUGENE JR.
shares how the enemy’s plans to cast shadows over the greatness God placed within her only made her stronger.
gives us direction to help answer that question.
FOOD & TRAVEL
MIND, BODY, SPIRIT
68 SHOP, PREP, DINE
24 MIND
STYLE & GRACE
22 BODY
SHANIKA GRAHAMWHITE gives us a fun twist on vegan pizza bites.
Our Manna for the Mind columnist TARI COX, M.A. provides Biblical insights to A Sound Mind.
70 BEAUTY
LEANNE DLAMINI delivers The Power of Red Lipstick. Be bold, brave, and rock that red!
+ KYONA MCGHEE
Our newest columnist, Attorney Kyona McGhee, sets us straight on how to Cash in on our Content.
62 DESIGN
Our fitness contributor, QUIANNA LASHEA encourages you to stop limiting yourself.
56 SPIRIT
HOW I GREW TODAY with MARQUITA MOORE. Learn how her misconception of her brokenness revealed that she’s whole already.
TAMARA BRADSHAW, gives us the perfect hacks to create amazing wall decor for any room.
GOD’S FAVOR
12 ABOUT MY FATHER’S BUSINESS TREY PHILLS is young and ambitious. See how he and his co-founders are serving the fitness community through technology. REESY DANIEL’S pursuit to boost her family’s immunity during the pandemic turned into a successful business venture.
SPECIAL + ADEVOTIONAL WITH
ALBANER C. EUGENE, JR.
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IN EVERY ISSUE 11 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR 10 THE LORD’S PRAYER 09 CONTRIBUTORS 08 MASTHEAD 69 THE PRAYER OF SALVATION
FEATURES 12 GOD’S FAVOR We have expanded God’s Favor to highlight those who are exemplifying all of God’s gifts. From Arts & Entertainment to Business. 20 THE GIRLFRIEND’S CORNER April Daniels encourage us to cultivate the beauty of your friendships. 64 MIRACLES STILL HAPPEN Learn how Jason McGee became “The Bridge” positioned to lead the unseen to Christ. 58 LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE “The Comeback Kid” Prophetess Sophia Ruffin teaches us there’s nothing God cannot bring you back from. 74 COMMUNITY CALLING WITH MB A beautiful recap : MB Mag + The Stellar Awards
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THE LORD’S
PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. MATTHEW 6:9-13
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dear readers,
Words cannot express my incredible joy in presenting to you “The Fearless Issue.” Fearless is defined as bold; brave; intrepid; valiant; and unafraid. Full of inspiring courage. And that’s exactly what our cover feature, “Real Talk Kim,” is all about. She’s a beautiful, bright light and powerful force for the Kingdom of God. Her article will leave you encouraged, motivated, and determined; her loving words will leave a lifelong impression. Her cover feature spread proves “Breathtaking” as Pastor Kim has brought all the heat!! Oh, and if that’s not enough, we have Sophia Ruffin as our “Let Your Light Shine” feature, an undeniable powerhouse, a true inspiration. These remarkable women have blessed me; their words have touched me. I’m beyond grateful!
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Do you believe miracles still happen? Well, if you have any doubts, please be sure to read the testimony about our “Miracles Still Happen” feature, Jason McGee. Jason’s story is the purest example of God’s love and His promises. As you can see, each word of this issue will pour into you and confirms the ever-wondrous truth: life is a faith walk. We must trust God in all things and not move in fear. We must be faith-full and fearless. The Word of God continually tells us how God blesses us through our faith. Thank you to every feature focus and contributor. And thank you to every reader — I pray you will hear the hearts of each contributor and experience many breakthrough moments. That’s what The MB Mag is all about, and I so
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“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” —2 Timothy 1:7 KJV “Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.” —Luke 10:19 ESV “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” —1 Peter 5:6-7 ESV And we have a God who not only goes with us, but also goes before us. We can trust that His protection is appointed where we have not yet arrived. “The Lord your God who goes before you will himself fight for you, just as he did for you in Egypt before your eyes.” — Deuteronomy 1:30 ESV While fear isn’t avoidable, being ruled and governed by its intellect is. Fear has no grounds for dominion where there is truth and strategy with the Father.
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May we operate from a place of both sonship and authority. Remembering both dependency and dominion. Taking responsibility, but also remembering the finished work of the cross. And resting confidently in both awareness and His protection. “Fear” on https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/fear (accessed June 11, 2022).
“What Is Anxiety?” on https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/ anxiety (accessed June 11, 2022). *The preceding article does not offer clinical nor therapeutic advice. Please seek clinical assistance for further anxiety management.
I‘ve commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t ever be afraid or discouraged! I am the Lord your God, and I will be there to help you wherever you go.
JOSHUA 1:9
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Kim
REAL TALK
SHAPING SHADOWS As told by Toni E. Emehel
Photography by ROBIN V. // Styled by JOYCE SHEFFIELD
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