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EDITOR'S NOTE
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GOD KNOWS MY NAME: A STORY OF A PRODIGAL DAUGHTER
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EMBRACING HOW GOD SEES US
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THE STENOSIS
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FAMILY FUN AT THE FEST
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7 STEPS TO HEAR FROM GOD IN A HECTC WORLD
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WHEN WALKING BY FAITH COSTS EVERYTHING
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HEALTHY CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE
First all thanks to God for His guidance with this premier issue of Healthy Christian Lifestyles Magazine! It is my hope that you'll be inspired, entertained and that the coming issues will grow your faith in every way.
In Jesus name!
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InthispremierissueenjoyBekah George'scolumnabouther experienceasaprodigal.Also withsomuchhappeningin today'sworld,Iinviteyouto settleinwithanicedteaor coffeeand takealookatan encouragingstoryabout unshakablefaith. Formoregood inspirations,pleasereadon!
Thanks for stopping by! I'm Bekah George and I'm excited to be able to share my story about how I was a prodigal daughter in this column with everyone in hopes that it may help others along the way who may be going through a struggle of their own.
If you have spent any time in church, you have likely heard the story of the Prodigal son in the book of Luke, verse 15 It is a parable of a man who wanted his inheritance before his father died so he could leave and squander his money on frivolous things. He ended up broke, alone and eating out of a pig pen. After eating along with the pigs for a while, he came to his senses. He went back to his father’s house to be a part of his hired staff, but the father welcomed him back as a son, despite what he had done
I relate to this story I have been that prodigal I have been the person who ran far away from the Father, and believed I was not worthy to return as an heir because of what I had done See, when you spend time with pigs, you look like, smell like and sometimes even act like the pigs. When you are covered in the slop, mud and dirt, it is hard to believe you are worthy of “sonship.” It can also be hard to believe that a loving relationship is what God wants to have with us when we’re prodigals
But God
We don’t really know why the man in the Bible wanted to get away from his father We don’t know if he felt sad or hurt or maybe he felt he deserved something more than he was getting at the time. I am not sure what the motive of the man was, but I can tell you a bit of my story. I don’t have time to completely set the scene for you, but I can say that my life did not pan out as I had planned. I married young and was active in ministry I believed I did everything the way God told me to do it, and thought that this meant my life should work out the way I wanted it to I quickly realized that is not the case I went through a heartbreaking divorce and the enemy began to speak to me, telling me that I was worthless, unlovable and should end my own life. I didn’t understand why God allowed me to go through the pain of divorce when I was serving Him. Not only was I angry at God, I became so hurt by the way that other Christians treated me I felt like an outcast and cast aside by many I never “turned away” from God, or told people I didn’t believe, because I always believed in Him I just no longer had the hope that came from Him But God
I began seeking the attention of men and the validation of others to help me feel better I started drinking more than I ever had before I stopped going to church. I stopped reading the word. I felt like there was no hope I felt like I had sacrificed my calling on the altar of divorce I created a plan I wanted to wait until my daughter was 18 and end it all. But God...
After escaping an abusive relationship with only what I could fit in my car, and starting my life over again across the country, I found myself like the Prodigal I found myself wanting to go back home Although I didn’t believe I was worth it, I cried out to God and he gave me hope. He spoke to me and said, “My daughter, no one can pluck you from my hand You are mine,”John 10:28. I wept. I couldn’t believe he still called me His daughter. He went on to tell me, “Dust yourself off, get out of the pigpen and act like you are Mine.” I was so scared of hope at that moment, but more scared to let it go So I embraced it My Father reminded me that I am His and nothing changes that. I still had mud on me, but He still wanted to embrace me
The Father’s love is amazing, undeserved and is always ready to embrace us, no matter the circumstance I believe just as the Prodigal’s father was waiting and watching for him to return, my Father was also waiting and watching for me, just as He does for each of us, His beloved children
REBEKAH GEORGE IS A PUBLIC SPEAKER WHO SEEKS TO HELP PEOPLE OVERCOME SHAME, TRAUMA AND PAST WOUNDS. SHE SHARES HER POWERFUL STORY OF HOW SHE OVERCAME SHAME AND THE WAY HER LIFE WAS DRASTICALLY CHANGED, AND SHE BELIEVES GOD CAN CHANGE OTHERS' LIVES TOO! REBEKAH HAS BEEN A MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST FOR NEARLY 15 YEARS, WALKING THROUGH THIS JOURNEY OF SHAME WITH MANY OTHERS. SHE COMES FROM A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE AND BELIEVES HEALING SHAME STARTS WITH ALLOWING GOD INTO ALL PARTS OF ONE’S LIFE SHE HAS A BACHELORS DEGREE IN BIBLICAL STUDIES, A MASTER’S DEGREE IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY/COUNSELING AND IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON HER MASTERS OF DIVINITY FACEBOOK-HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/BEKAHDAWN86?
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I used to hate him. I know that sounds harsh, but it's true He always looked at me with a sense of judgment, disappointment, and disdain He looked like me; he felt like me; but he was nothing like what I hoped to be
So many days, I looked at the man staring back at me in the mirror, and cringed. How had I become so depressed, so frustrated, so broken, and so dead on the inside? Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think he wanted to be a bad person He truly wanted to do good in the world, but something was always missing That something was God
2 Corinthians 5:17 reminds us that "If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” I suppose that’s why I speak about the man that I “used to know" That man had to die so that the best version of me could live
If anyone reading this is struggling with any mental health condition that has left you lost within yourself, I want to let you know that I understand. I’ve been there, and I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to stay that way. There is hope
Jesus extends all believers a powerful offer in Matthew 11:28-30, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Whenever I read those words, I envision Jesus looking into my eyes, grabbing my hand, and letting me know that the new version of me doesn’t have to grapple with life the same way the old me did He lets me know that He sees me, that He loves me, and that I no longer have to do this thing called life alone.
You see, the old me used to feel so broken. When life became hard, he turned to the nearest bottle of whatever would drown his sorrow He was consumed and defined by his problems It felt like darkness was his only friend I wish that I could say that the new me has no problems, but that simply isn’t true Anyone who promises you, as a believer, that you will have a life without problems is selling you something very different than the life Jesus promised us
Jesus makes it clear in John 16:33,
that problems and issues will most definitely come our way They are inescapable The difference between the old me and the new version of me is that the new me doesn’t have to fight my battles alone Approximately 365 times in scripture, God tells us that we don’t have to be afraid. We are not alone. Troubles may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning, Psalm 30:5 Instead of living our lives ravaged by fear, we can give our problems and issues to Jesus, by placing them at the foot of the cross We can trust God's plan for our lives
He is the One who warned us that these problems would come, and ultimately, the One who defeated those problems, John 19:30 We don’t have to be afraid, because in Him, we are victorious children of the Most High God, Romans 8:17.
Did you know that God loves us enough to fight for us, Deuteronomy 31:8? He has even given us the victory by equipping all of us for anything we might face according to Ephesians 6:10-18 So, instead of being consumed by endless grappling, we can turn to Him and receive rest for our souls
My prayer is that you are able to embrace the new life that God has prepared for you. As we walk with Jesus, we know that we are the new version of what God made us to be We can walk fully in the promises of God while truly embracing the person staring back at us in the mirror God loves you and it’s time to learn what He sees in you
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By: Ruth Wuwong
“A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.”
- Ecclesiastes 3: 4
Inside the church’s fellowship hall, Ken walked in front of me. I could see his unsteady gait, his body swaying “Ken ” He turned towards me “What time are you meeting with the doctor tomorrow?”
“Ten in the morning.” He walked over to grasp my hands “My dear Ruthy, please don’t worry Trust in the Lord.”
I shook my head hard, heat gathering behind my eyelids “Have you told the deacon board? If ”
The remaining words got stuck in my throat. During the past few weeks, the diagnosis laid out by two experts in the field was clear. My husband of over 30 years needed a surgery to relieve the pain from cervical stenosis, a condition in which the spinal canal is too small for the spinal cord and nerve roots. Tomorrow, he was meeting with the doctor to set the date for the surgery to replace three discs in his neck Being a scientist, I launched into research to understand the procedure and its associated risks The success rate of the surgery was about 80%. In other words, one out of five patients wouldn’t be able to improve their condition after the operation, and might even become paralyzed.
“I know what you ’ re going to say ” Ken gave my arm a gentle squeeze. “I’m meeting with the deacon board this afternoon. I’ll ask for eight weeks of sick leave. I’ll also let them know I plan to resign from my position should the surgery not go as well as planned.”
I couldn’t hold it back anymore Tears trickled down my cheeks “What are we going to do if the operation fails?”
A group of youth strolled over “Hi, Pastor Ken, Mrs Wong.”
“Hi ” I hurried away and lifted a silent prayer Lord, please talk to me I need the assurance that You are still in control.
During my devotion the next morning, when I read Psalm 34, His comforting words came to me. “A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all; he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.”
I had read those verses many times before. Yet that day, verse 20 came to life. A promise from the Lord! He still controls everything, including Ken’s bones
In the evening, our son Jonathan called from Iowa City “Hi Mom, how’s your day?
“Fine.” I feigned calmness.
His voice sounded tight. “Has Dad set the date for his surgery?”
“We will know tomorrow ” Moving the phone away from my ear, I heaved a pent-up sigh
“Is Dad around? I want to talk to him.”
I handed the phone to Ken and escaped to the kitchen. Hearing my husband’s laughter from the living room, I stifled another sigh
After the doctor set the date for the surgery, my spirit sank I couldn’t sleep well Lying in bed next to Ken night after night, I listened to his even breathing. When I dosed off, fragmented dreams full of dread intruded upon me. How could he, even in pain, still sleep so well?
Sitting on the sofa together the next afternoon, I leaned my head against Ken’s shoulder “Aren’t you worried at all?”
“Is worrying going to help? I belong to the resurrected Lord. Even if my physical body is no more, my soul is always with Him ” He let out a small laugh “Trust and obey The outcome is in His hands ”
“He tried to comfort me, but my spirit dropped to a new low That night I reread Romans 14 Verses 7 and 8 echoed what Ken told me during the day: “For none of us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord.
So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.”
Lord, thank You for your precious words Yes, we belong to You whether we live or die Yet I still struggled With Ken’s surgery approaching, my faith bounced up and down like a seesaw The night before the surgery, I lay awake in bed, fear and anxiety flooding my soul Hearing Ken’s familiar snoring, I asked myself, “He is the one who will face the scalpel tomorrow. He can sleep so peacefully. Why can’t I? What is the difference between us?”
I prayed in the darkness A faint tune leaped into my ears, a familiar melody, “It is well with my soul ”
Then another stanza popped into my head “When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll, whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul ”
A strong sense of peace enveloped my whole being I drifted off to sleep The next day, we went to Evanston Hospital early in the morning In the preparation room, Ken chatted and joked with me, as if nothing was happening
The nurses asked him, “Aren’t you worried?”
Ken replied, “Not too much.”
One of them said, “I’ve seen many patients undergo this operation As you know, it has certain risks You’re the first one I’ve met who seems unconcerned What is your secret?”
He didn’t have the chance to share his secret because it was time to get into the operating room.
While I was reading in the waiting area, Jonathan called again “Mom, are you alright?”
“I’m fine ” I shared with him how I received the assurance from the Lord that no matter what happened, we belonged to Him
“Glad to hear that Mom, I love you I’ll be praying for Dad.”
Besides the call from our son, different brothers and sisters showed up to pray with me Sister Lily, who worked as an anesthesiologist at the hospital, sat next to me and patted my arm
“Mrs Wong, you don’t look anxious at all You have such great faith.”
“Thank you. I was quite worried for a long time.” I told her how the Lord comforted me, twice with scriptures and once with a hymn “My faith is small, like a mustard seed By myself, I can’t go through this With the Lord by my side, I feel okay ”
Before Lily went away, she hugged me “Mrs Wong, may God’s protection be upon you and Pastor Ken.”
Four hours later, I was allowed to see my husband in the recovery room “How are you?”
He gave me a broad smile “It’s amazing I no longer feel the tingling sensation and numbness I think the procedure worked ”
I grasped his fingers “You’ve just come out of general anesthesia. Maybe it’s too early to tell.”
“No. The doctor said I should feel the difference right away ” My heart turned to God Moisture gathered in my eyes, and I grinned Lord, thank You It’s time to laugh It’s time to dance
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With summer in full swing, are you and the family looking to find something wholesome and fun to do together? If you enjoy contemporary and encouraging Christian music, and fellowship with like-minded Christians, why not think about coming to visit The Fest? This one day, event is held every year in Wickliffe, Ohio. This year, TheFest will host national artists Chris Tomlin, Katy Nichole, Jeremy Camp, and Big Daddy Weave!
Join the festivities for this free event on August 6th with the gates opening at 10am, at the Center for Pastoral Leadership (CPL), 28700 Euclid Ave, Wickliffe, OH 44092. The music and activities will kick-off at 12:00 PM (Noon). Food vendors available on site along with fun activities for the whole family!
Head to www.thefest.us for more information.
By: Becky Raleigh
Life seems to have gotten busier. Even with the increase in technology that is supposed to help us manage our lives better and more efficiently, we have then added more things to our schedule. Also with a smartphone in our pockets, Airpods in our ears, televisions, radios, laptops, children, spouses, family and friends, we are surrounded by lots of other things. How can we possibly hear what God is trying to tell us? Take a look at 7 awesome ways to tune in to God.
Prayer is the most effective and important way to have a close relationship with God. Whenever I feel stressed about something, I’ve been teaching myself to go to God first. This isn’t always easy. I sometimes feel the urge to go to a friend to seek advice. But there have been moments when I can’t confide in a friend. So when I begin feeling stressed, sad or angry, I open my Bible app, a great way to take the Word on the go. Downloading and reading the Word in an app helps me find peace, comfort and guidance. Try the YouVersion app. It’s got lots of great features and is very handy when on the go.
Colossians 3:16 reminds us to, Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Now I admit that memorizing scripture does take time. I usually have to repeat a verse several times before it sticks. But the most meaningful scripture verses are easiest for me to remember. And during times of struggle, I repeat those verses to myself for encouragement. I feel God speaking to me through His word and it helps me to navigate my days the way He wants me to.
Ever since the pandemic has ended, churches are now open, making it easier to attend regularly. I grew up in church and rarely missed a service on Sundays. I shed tears ever since my local church opened its door after the pandemic had ended. The joy and peace I felt while worshiping in person with my church family, was something I had been looking to for a long time.
When we’re honest, we all for short. Confessing to God our mistakes and sin is important. James 5:16 says: "Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed." The prayer of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect. Repenting sin lifts a burden off your shoulders. You will feel more at peace.
Jesus fasted in the wilderness for 40 days, according to Matthew 4:1-2. Fasting allows for us to remove distraction and reminds us to go to God more often.
The first time I fasted was when I was serving as a youth leader and we were fasting for 30 hours in order to raise money for people struggling with hunger. Every time I felt hunger pangs, I’d pray to God or read my Bible.
When we go through trials or struggles, it is a reminder to lean on God more and helps us to hear Him even more, while minimizing distractions. Our church recently had a time of prayer and fasting. I did a liquid fast for a few days during that time and increased my prayer time. It really allowed me to focus solely on Him.
Look at your life and see if sin is hindering your ability to clearly hear from God. John 9:31 says: "We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but if anyone is God-fearing and does his will, he listens to him." This is sometimes difficult to hear. Could a sin be preventing you from hearing from God or from God answering your prayers? Have we repented of all our sins? We may not be aware of everything in our lives, but God sees all. To help us with our self-examination, why not ask Him to show us if there is anything needing attention, and He will open our eyes!
If there is a big decision that you need to make and you’ve been hesitant to decide what to do or you feel you haven’t heard from God, you may want to seek out Godly counsel from a Pastor or elder. Generally speaking they are mature Christians and are often further along in their spiritual walk with God. Proverbs 12:15 tells us that, a fool’s way is right in his own eyes, but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
BECKY RALEIGH IS A PASTOR’S WIFE AND MOTHER OF FOUR WWW.FAITHFIT.ME
BY: CHRISTINE TATE
Civil war brought Rwanda to its knees during the period of late spring to early summer in 1994. For almost one hundred days, armed militias sought to kill their rivals and anyone they deemed a threat to their vision. It is estimated that up to one million Rwandans were killed and as many as 250,000 to 500,000 women were raped during this horrific period of ethnic cleansing.
Today, we sit down with Esther Nyiransabimana Myers to explore how God’s plans were made manifest in her life. Esther, who was born and raised in Kigali, Rwanda as a Muslim, is now a Christian and a survivor of the Rwandan genocide. During the period of the genocide, Esther was blessed by God and escaped the horror unfolding when rebel forces sought to kill her. Living in the United States afterwards, Esther received degrees from both Dallas Theological Institute and Crown College in Psychology and Counseling. In 2009, she married her husband, Kevin Myers and has a son, Tyrell. In 2015, Esther spoke about the genocide in the capacity of a Christian Pastor in her home country of Rwanda.
The speech she gave offended those in power and earned her a ten year prison sentence of which she served seven years away from her husband and then four year old son in a Rwandan prison. Now residing in South Dakota with her husband and son, Esther reflects on those days that were filled with so much uncertainty.
Interviewer: Thank you for taking the time to share your testimony with everyone today, Esther. If you could, please share with us a little bit about your story.
Esther: In 1994, Rwanda had a moment of tragedy. I was there when the genocide began. My Pastor told me that my name was on the list of people to be killed When he found out they were looking for me, I was very much afraid and had to hide in different places for protection. My hiding place was at a high school and the home of the school director became my place of refuge. Still, I found it hard to sleep, to eat, and to talk Remembering that moment today remains a sad memory in my heart. The genocide was a time of sorrow, mourning and grieving for all Rwandans and many nearby. After a few days, my friends and I were evacuated to Congo - Democratic Republic of the Congo. We were dressed in heavy clothing so we would not attract attention and were escorted by Christian soldiers across the border. Once in Congo (DRC), I went to stay with some family and friends. Despite all the things that were happening, God delivered me from the fear of death. Praise God for what He has done in my life. Now, I am blessed and giving testimony of God’s protection over my life in different countries. I never blamed God for my past. I am thankful to God that I can live for Christ today. The sound of the people crying and the sound of guns shooting remain terrible memories for me. When I heard that some of my friends who I had sung with in the same choir were killed, I was filled with grief. I was told that a group of killers were still looking for me. It was painful for me waiting for death to come. I waited for my time to die, but no one found me. Even still, the fear increased in my heart. I prayed continually and asked for God’s protection over my life In desperation, I cried out to God, begging him to take my life because I did not want anyone violating my body. But still God didn't take me home to Heaven because I still have more to do in his kingdom.
Interviewer: The fear you must have felt when you heard your name was on the kill list was probably immense. How did God comfort you in your time of need?
Esther: Yes, indeed, I was almost overwhelmed with terror So, for me, I was ready to die. Nevertheless, in times of tragedy sometimes it so hard to hear the word of comfort I don't remember any word that God told me in that time I knew that the Bible tells me to not be afraid, but I was still afraid anyway. But one day a group of killers came and wanted to kill me I told them that I'm not a Tutsi, then I started to speak in Swahili and French so that they can think that truly I'm not a Tutsi like they thought I was. Immediately, one of our family friends come and said, “Why bother this child? She's my daughter!!!” Then, I said, “Explain to them, they didn't want to believe me!!!” Immediately I was taken out from the bandits hands. What I can say to this is my heart was strong and also waiting to die. Sometimes God keeps silent to His people not because He's not there, but because He is just being quiet Interviewer: That is so true and important for Christians to remember. God’s silence is never an indicator of His absence. When God spared you during the Rwanda genocide, did you have a sense at that time that God had a greater purpose in mind for you?
Esther: Wow Wow!!! I will tell you that prison is the heart of God!!! Yes, in the middle of four walls it is easy going in, but hard to get out!!! It was a place of humility, pain, struggle, agony and darkness, but for me, it was also a place of hope, love, grace, and showing God’s mercy and light to many men and women in need so that they can be able to know God's love and mercy too. Every prisoner doesn't say that they are guilty of the crime. We have innocent people as well always crying for God's mercy. Again, I was where God needed me!!! So thankful that I have seen behind the sin!!! Yes, it was painful, but God is always there with us in our moments of suffering. He never leaves us or forsakes His people in time of need.
Interviewer: While you were in prison, you were separated from your husband and young son. Throughout the whole ordeal, you experienced much loss. How has God restored what you lost?
Esther: Good question. Yes, when God allows something to happen, He brings restoration at the end. I have been back from Rwanda and with my family for almost one year. God is putting all the pieces together. Yes, it wasn't easy. I said following Jesus is not an easy road. We need to carry the cross and follow Him. Yes, I missed my husband and my son!! They missed me too, but we didn't give up on our God. My husband has his own story to tell regarding our situation and my son too. He does have testimony to tell as well. In short, God is bringing healing and restoration in our lives. Praise God for that!
Interviewer: Thank you for sharing your path with us today. I’m glad that God has brought healing and restoration to both your life and the lives of your husband and son. We truly worship a mighty and amazing God who never fails.
Christine Tate, contributing writer, is a former home school Mom to a Freshman at James Madison University and wife of a retired Navy Officer, is a graduate of the University of Southern California and author of the fellowship building women’s Bible study series The No-Homework Women’s Bible Study: Group Hug, the twenty-five-week prophetic study Are We the Terminal Generation? and prayer journal My Prayer Journal: Remembering God’s Answers Christine lives in Virginia Beach, VA with her family and enjoys sustainable gardening and self-sufficient living on her suburban homestead
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