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HOPE FAITH FIGHTING BREAST

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CANCER

ESTHER KODIENY It all started in February 2015 when I received a late night call from one of my friends....

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A reason to hope Lin EASY Johnson WAYS TO COOK WITH VEGETABLE

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ESTHER KODIENY FIGHTING BREAST CANCER Editor's Notes An editor is a person who edits or makes changes to documents.

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But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love (1 Corinthians 13.13).

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he theme for this month is Love, Hope and Faith.

We are living in a time frame where people have become critical of each other.. I believe that until we understand these three fundamentals in our life, we as a human race will always be at loggerheads with each other.

Her story will inspire you as she shares her journey.

Her story is dedicated to all women who are fighting breast cancer. This is a story of being brave, having fear and pain and of holding on to the word of God. I ask you to lift her up in prayers, and remember that regardless of where we are in our lives, we all need love, hope and faith.

We definetly need to have love towards each other. God is love. and as we seek him, he will guide Thank you to all our new writers us on a path of love that will that have joined us. I am in awe of require faith in his word and hope what God is doing through this that it will come to pass. magazine. Never give up on the vision God gives you. It may tarry, The cover story is one that but it will come to pass. I am a brought tears to my eyes. The living witness to that. story of a friend who is fighting breast cancer. I first met Esther in Women! It is your time to arise! our home town during the time she studied here some years ago.

ESTHER ATIENO KODIENY. FIGHTING BREAST CANCER

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` name is Esther Atieno Kodieny.

Most people call me Dottie-a name I got from my parents for being their first and remained their only daughter. I am a mother of a seven-year- old very handsome lad by the name TJ.

His names TJ are an abbreviation of Tim James who acquired from his paternal and maternal grandfathers.

TJ wants to be so many things and wants to know what his mummy would like to be when she grows up. According to him I will grow up and be the many things God has planned for me. I was married in 2009 and separated in 2011.

Since I am a single mum, he looks up to me in many ways.

It all started in February 2015 when I received a late night call from one of my friends....

HOW IT ALL STARTED

All the signs pointed towards breast cancer which left me torn between believing the results I had gotten from hospital, the literature I had read and the experience I had.

the painless lump continued growing and there was a notable difference in size between my breasts.

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t all started in February 2015 when I received a late night call from one of my friends. We chatted away as I lay in bed and as my arm rubbed on the left part of my chest around my breast I felt a lump that got me worried since my mum had been diagnosed with stage IIIB breast cancer in 2011.

My mum comes to Nairobi for her regular check-ups with her oncologist. I accompanied her to hospital and as she was talking to the doctor, I asked the doc to check at the lump and advice on the way forward. He checked it and ordered for a FNA (Fine needle Aspiration) and an MRI .

The MRI was done before the FNA since the needle mark of the bleeding would give false results. As I walked out of the MRI room, the specialist told me that I was too young to have cancer and that I The results came back and I was told needed to be out with my peers it was fibroadenoma (non-cancerous eating chips and chicken instead of tumor in the breast) and was roaming the hospital corridors trying nothing I needed to worry about. I to find answers to old people’s was relieved since I knew just how diseases. hard and draining emotionally and financially the cancer treatment I asked what he meant but simply was. I went about my business asked me to wait for the results normally but the painless lump since it wasn’t his job to deliver the continued growing and there was a findings of the tests. notable difference in size between my breasts.

I was asked to pick the results in a week’s time. I was patient but The left one was bigger than exceptionally anxious. the right one and had a retracted nipple. All the signs pointed towards breast cancer which left me The next day I went to hospital to have my fears dispelled and on arrival, the doctor requested for an ultra sound scan.

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torn between believing the results I had gotten from hospital, the literature I had read and the experience I had.

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My worst fears were confirmed. I had stage IIB breast cancer that has taken me through a journey I would never have imagined of. It’s an emotional rollercoaster that drains you so much, that leaves you with no will to live ESTHER KODIENY

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Breast cancer does not only take part or the whole of your breast but literally strips you from you. It makes he D- day came and I went you forget the person you are and introduces you to someone you have to pick the results which had been sent to my doctor. It was a long wait never met before. Someone you don’t since he only came to his clinic after know. It leaves you knowing nothing on how to deal with this 1700hours and had a number of person. The new person is stressed, people who had booked to see him confused and an emotional wreck. before me.

You eventually become friends and learn how to deal with each other but My turn eventually came and I got each of you still has your eservations into his room. against the other. You eventually My worst fears were confirmed. I had strike middle ground when you stage IIB breast cancer that has taken realize the person is simply you trying to find you. me through a journey I would never have imagined of. It’s an emotional My world came to standstill when the rollercoaster that drains you so much, that leaves you with no will to results stated that there were two live. The world judges you so harshly lumps and were highly suspicious of malignancy. Since the doctor only and in hush tones as you pass. had clinics on from 4.00pm, I waited patiently and it was my turn.

Everyone becomes your oncologist and nutritionist when they hear you When he confirmed my fears, tears came rolling down my cheeks. I cried have cancer yet they have never set foot in a medical school. This pushes uncontrollably. you into a cocoon where you want to When it was all said and done and it spend time with yourself because you feel like no one else understands was time to go home, I left the you. I remember one lady telling me doctors room and have never had such a long walk of that short that I come from a cursed family distance. My legs were numb and because I wasn’t the only one with frail and I was so confused . I sat at this disease. the reception of the hospital for many hours gazing into the air and You lose both friends and family members who for some weird reason asking myself many unanswered think you will infect them or become questions. a burden to them.

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Breast cancer does not only take part or the whole of your breast, but literally strips you from you

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FIGHTING BREAST CANCER I started chemo at the beginning of May and the first few drops that got into my body left me very thirsty and almost with no saliva.

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She ran several tests on me and unfortunately the results remained the same. It was time to face the took a whole week without breaking the news to my family since treatment which was a nightmare. I needed to do six rounds of it was the third time cancer was chemotherapy which were done knocking at our family door. I sat at every 21 days and 30 sessions of the hospital reception and thought long and hard on how I was going to radiotherapy. I started chemo at the beginning of May and the first few die and why I was getting this drops that got into my body left me sentence. I knew the effects of the drugs since I had seen what they had very thirsty and almost with no saliva. done to my mum who diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011 and my My mouth literally went dry. After dad in 2013. I eventually hopped the 9 hours of the IV treatment, you into a bus that took me to the city where I was almost knocked by a car are allowed to go home and deal with the effects of the drugs. You get as I crossed. What are these misfortunes that were following us, I extreme fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, soars in the mouth and wondered! many more.

When my parents heard the news, they decided that I would do my treatment from India which would be cheaper and may be even of better quality. My mum and I travelled in April 2015 and the whole time, I prayed and asked God to confirm that the first results were not true.

When I got to Apollo hospital in India, I was received by the same doctor who treated my mum.

After every chemo you got injections that helped boost your immunity so that you don’t get infections. When I got better, my doctor advised me to put a chemotherapy port which would prevent the many pricks that are in between and during the chemo.

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ater that evening I started having difficulty talking and breathing. My mum rushed me to hospital only to find out that my blood pressure had dropped so low.

The ER doctor was worried that I couldn’t survive and was reluctant to take me to the ward for admission. I stayed there for quite some time as they tried to figure out what to do. I was given some drugs and upon consultation with my oncologist they decided to take me in for admission.

The subsequent chemo’s were OK. Just after, I went for the surgery and eventually radiotherapy. By the time I was going back home I had been away for about 10 months. My son was in Kenya with my brother Edwin who did an awesome job in keeping him.

I was excited about returning home. I was received by my friends and family and I immediately went to the city where I lived and worked. Parenting duties were also beckoning. TJ had an event in school that I had to attend. He was really excited and wanted everyone in his My pressure remained low for ten days, one nurse who was on day duty school to know that his mum had returned since the disease and my every day monitored the pressure absence had taken a toll on him(such every so often and the day it was back to normal, she gave me a huge a fine little boy). Everything went hug but couldn’t explain herself due back to normal and I went back to work which was awesome progress. to the language barrier. I had no recollection of the 10 days that I was 2016 started well and I moved to a in hospital. new city which was quite interesting.

I had dreamt severally in this period I got to make new friends and my hair by this time had grown so much I and at least could remember the could braid it. dream. In the dream I saw a stair way full of people who were very sad My life was at where I would have and looked like they all were on wished for it to be but then I started drugs.

I walked passed them and as I went experiencing some fatigue that I upwards, one of them welcomed me couldn’t understand. I had put on some weight during my first and told me my car was waiting on treatment and decided to enroll in a the other side. I saw the car and a gym to rejuvenate my energy levels. I lady driver but there was a huge started with light exercises and ditch separating me from the car. graduated to aerobics. that I had not They said I needed to cross to the other side and get into my car. Every exercised. time I was about to cross I would wake up.

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My self esteem is still a wreck and I e regrouped as a family need healing both emotionally and and friends and decided to travel to physically but I have faith and I India for a PET scan and eliberate on walk a day at a time. I pray that God the way forward. The disease had sails my family through this and spread to five bones and the worst heals their emotions. Cancer is hit was the abdominal pelvic and nothing you would wish on anyone. the right hip. The funniest one was If you know anyone who has had it on the rib. What is cancer doing in or has had their loved ones affected, my rib lol! I needed to start the instead of judging, pray for them journey again, this time I needed to and show them love and support. It start with 10 rounds of isn’t a walk in the park for both the radiotherapy then to the survivors and their families and chemotherapy which was a friends. nightmare.

I told God to walk with me and through it all. Finances started flowing from many different quarters (amazing what help I got) and things would just sail smoothly.

During this second chemo my hair did not drop and I had a little more energy than I did the previous time.

What more would one ask for but

For now, the far I have come, God’s Grace has been real and evident all around me as I have experienced this journey.

Apart from the Faith from The Most High, the other good drivers have been the one and only TJ, my family and Friends.

Life is a journey, not a destination.

ALUTA CONTINUA Ralph Waldo Emerson

THE POWER OF

PROCESS A FEW WEEKS AGO I WAS FEELING A LOT OF PRESSURE ON ME, PRESSURE TO GROW AND MOVE FASTER THAN BEFORE, AT ONE POINT IT FELT LIKE EVERYTHING AROUND ME WAS MOVING AND I WAS STANDING STILL. I GOT SO FRUSTRATED THAT I WENT BEFORE THE LORD AND ASKED HIM HOW DO I WORK IN SUCH AN ENVIRONMENT? HOW DO I BUILD WHAT YOU HAVE ENTRUSTED ME TO BUILD AND BECOME WHO YOU HAVE CALLED ME TO BE?

THE POWER OF PROCESS

BY KUDZIE G. PHIRI

Everything else is moving, others are

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came after me seem to be moving faster and I am here just watching, when will this process end?

know as “Process.”

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BY KUDZIE G. PHIRI

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The longer the surgery the more that you are under you have got to trust in the Lord, trust that his plan for you is perfect and that truly he will make all things work for your good.

over your life, you are unique and you cannot possibly move at the same speed as the next person neither are your journeys the same.

Trust in the Lord! Keep Trusting and if you had not already starting Praising! Thank you Lord for taking Whatever process the Lord is taking me through the process, thank you you through trust that when you Lord for having my best at your come out, you will be ahead! For his heart, word assures you that You are the Head and not the tail! Above and Thank you Lord for making me the not beneath yet to claim all this you apple of your eye and for perfecting must be obedient and diligently that which concerns me. Thank you harken to his word. Stop fighting that I am that I am by your grace! and starting obeying!

Thank you Lord!

No more crying! Go through the I came to give you this assurance Process! Your end is granted that as His word says, If you are success! willing and obedient you will surely eat the best of the land. You are not forgotten! You are not behind! You are not beneath! You are who your daddy says you are! Go through the process! You are flying!!! Enjoy the process and stop fighting his will

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SOUL SHIFTING WITH DR.P

Pastor | Coach | Spiritual Life Strategist | Mentor | Adviser

AN ADVICE COLUMN ROOTED IN SCRIPTURE AND GOD GIVEN WISDOM. DR. PORTER IS NOT A LICENSED THERAPIST, HOWEVER DOES HOLD A DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PERSONALITIES AND BEHAVIOR, SHE IS CERTIFIED PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SPIRITUAL LIFE COACH AND IS TRAINED IN PASTORAL COUNSELING.

Q: I AM A WIFE OF VERY STRONG FAITH - HOWEVER MY HUSBAN NOT SO MUCH.

A: Wife of Strong Faith – the question you present is a common one, there are many married saints – both male and female with spouses either do not share their faith or share the faith but do not feel compelled to live a righteous life. From my own experience I can tell you that prayer is the most powerful posture a wife (or husband) can take in this sometimes uneasy circumstance. This may seem like a simple and cliché response to your question, but prayer is the most comprehensive solution.

WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU GIVE ME ON HOW TO BUILD HIS FAITH? Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

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ay attention to the words anything and everything – that would include your husband’s faith.

Prayer covers it all which makes it very appropriate first response.

Some husbands may not obey GodS word. Their wives could win these men [for Christ] by the way they live without saying anything. (ESV).

While God is working on you and your husband’s behalf, in favor of your marriage, trust that He knows After prayer, it is important to remain in your position as his wife – exactly what needs to happen to a position that does not require you turn your husband heart towards to infringe on God’s business in your Him (and more towards you) – The kins heart is a stream of water in the husband’s life. Ultimately you are hand of the MASTER; not required to increase your husband’s faith – you to live faithful He turns it wherever he will before him (Proverbs 21:1) – you my dear begin to or continue to seek God’s face.

– 1 Peter 3:1 Wives, in a similar way, place yourselves under Life can be hectic and prayer may your husbands; authority.

20 Minute Prayers for Husbands 8:00 am Pray for his salvation 9:00 am Pray for his purity 10:00 am Pray for his friendships 11:00 am Pray for his work to be upright and honorable 12:00 pm Pray for his faith 1:00 pm Pray for his safety 2:00 pm Pray for his as a father 3:00 pm Pray for his mind 4:00 pm Pray for his strength 5:00 pm Pray for his vision A simple 2 minute prayer at the top of each hour during the day will allow you to cover your husband in prayer daily not matter how busy or hectic your day becomes.

Now, there 10 prayer points that I have listed may not be your heart’s desire to pray – pray as they Spirit leads you, just be consistent.

In closing I want to direct you to this passage of scripture: Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed,so now, not

only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, Philippians 2:12 Wife of Strong Faith, it is here that we take comfort in knowing that it is each individual’s responsibility to build a solid and faithful relationship with The Father. So my dear you cannot do it for him but you can do with him.

WHAT ARE THE DO'S AND DON'T OF COURTING?

Do not go a courtin’ with anyone that you do not have the intention to marry.

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receives favor from the LORD. The implication here is that Christian’s that are coupled should be the result of a man’s declaration that he has found the wife and seeks to obtain his favor with the Lord by actually making her his wife. Christian dating, i.e. courting remains in line with scripture, it the prelude to the marital commitment.

Which brings me to my first do of courting:

Do not go a courtin’ with anyone that you do not have the intention to marry.

God is at the head of courtship.

Courting in 2017 – I recently saw someone compare courting, as opposed to dating: courting is for marriage, while dating is for fun. I am inclined to agree because Christian dating is courting and should be done for the purpose of marriage – which brings me to the very first don’t of courting:

The Bible does speak of courting, however we must be able to infuse some Godsense – wisdom – when we read scripture. Courting is more often than not the effect of a man’s physical attraction to a woman – not that the woman is not mutually attracted, but the Bible speaks of a man finding a wife.

Proverbs 18:22 – The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he

Courtship is a tripling –(And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him— a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12 – not a coupling As stated previously, courtship should remain in line with scripture – which requires truth. When dating men and women will often show up as there

representative – or more bluntly put, as a fake! They show up as a lie.

Don’t dummy down your gifts and Using God given wisdom, Christians talents that are dating – with the end result intended to be marriage – Don’t compromise your calling should honor one another and God by operating from a place of truth Don’t accept any forms of and honesty. Don’t of courting ungodliness as right number two: Here are some practical do’s: Do not go a courtin' with a lying tongue or other methods designed Do show kindness to deceive.

Do be an encourager A lying tongue hates its victims ...

Proverbs 26:28 Do give honest input when asked How can this be so, how can I just be totally honest with some that I really Do keep your expectation rooted in don’t know yet? I am glad you asked God that question. Courtship is commonly carried out with someone that you Do seek God for direction in the do know relationship – someone who had been fond of you for some time and has chosen Do remain obedient to the leading you as one worthy of being his wife. and guiding of Holy Spirit He knows your character, he has already placed a value on you and his Courting in 2017 I pray that you desire is to know the thing about you remain open to the all that God has in that he could not discern from you store for you as a wife. outward living. Now because there is no specific mention of courtship – I My final piece of advice is that you am going to offer up some practical begin praying for your future don'ts for Courtship 2017: husband now – don’t wait, Don’t take on wife duties during courtship Don’t become financially entangled Don’t fornicate – sex before marriage Don’t compromise your standards

don’t delay pray for him NOW – even if you have no idea who he is!

This advice is strictly derived from Dr. M.E. Porter’s understanding of the Holy Bible. You may forward your questions or comment to Dr. Porter’s office directly by

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MY NAME IS DEJA WRIGHT, I'M 19 YEARS OLD. I WAS BORN IN ALEMEDA, CA. I CURRENTLY LIVE IN DELAWARE..

Love Calling me, from within the shadows of my heart. Pushing me on the right path when the wrong ones I choose fall apart.

You express yourself to me in the most astounding ways. Some Ways that I can't even poetically explain.

Hope Feet Marching to create your beat, voices raised in unison, a harmonious melody.

Fists raised with passion to show your power and sweet victory

You uproot the fear that weeds in Your performance will attract many the gardens of my soul, you protect hearts to truly believe. and nurture the seeds that blossom and grow.

You became a pallet of rare paint to add to the colors of my spirit. your colors blended with mine and gave my life meaning.

I pray, one day when the time is right. You will manifest into someone I can physically and spiritually call mine.

all you need is love. but a little chocolate here and then doesn't hurt.

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THIS LIFE CAN LEAVE YOU SO BEATEN

down and feeling like life will never get better. You get so use to the daily attacks of the enemy, of life, that you just give into it. You feel as if that is just a part of life and there is nothing you can do about it.

LIVING LIFE THIS WAY WILL PARALYZE YOUR WALK WITH GOD,

which will cause you to never reach your calling or your full potential in Christ. What if I told you that life isn’t meant to live from trial to test. You were not created to live just getting by, just living this life in robotic motions day in and day out. You were created to live a life of abundance of peace and joy and not in torment and depression.

WE SERVE SUCH A WONDERFUL FATHER that he has given us three gifts that is ours for the taking.

These three gifts are used as tools to help us life that life of abundance, of Blessing.

These three gifts are Faith, Hope, and Love.

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Love is the sweetest gift. To feel love and to know that you are loved is a mighty strong weapon against the enemy. Because when you feel the Love of Abba, you feel that you can be and do anything. Love gives you the strength to stand and face this world with you head held high because you know you are loved and you know that you are not alone.

Love says that you can and that you will and Love binds all the lies of the enemy saying that you can not and you are not good enough. Love is the very essence of who we are. Love is the reason we were created because God loves us so much to breathe His life of breath into us and give us a life.

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powerful because you are not limited by how you feel but you are thrusted into your destiny by who God says you are out of His Love for you!

FAITH Faith is a substance of love because you have Faith in God who loves and adores more than you can ever imagine. Faith looks the enemy in the eye and says

“not today”. Faith looks

at the mountain and knows that there is no fear because Faith will cause that mountain to crumble.

Faith is mighty in power and you have that power within.

Faith is God will birth Faith within you in yourself.

Because see, God doesn’t do anything without making it a learning experience. So giving us Faith as a gift, we would only use this

faith when we needed to know that we know everything will be ok and all things will work out for the good for those who believe. So faith is a teaching gift because you are learning to trust in God and are learning to have confidence in yourself. When Faith and Love collide it produces Hope.

HOPE Hope, I love hope. Even on your darkest days when you cannot see the sunlight at all because you doomsday feeling has you left so depressed and down, even then if you have just a little hope that is life.

Hope is life giving because it lets you know that tomorrow Is another day and that life will not always be like this.

Hope is more precious than gold because Hope tells fear to go on somewhere. Hope allows you to rest assured in today because you have hope that the future is what you chose to make it. You can either stay in this “poor me” attitude or you can have Hope and Believe that you were created for

Greatness and your best days are coming soon.

Faith is Love wrapped in Hope. You can not have one without having all three because they are tied together that way. So know that you are more than you think you are and you are not who others say you are. You are an amazing, beautiful, child of the King and nothing will ever separate you from His love!

You are Redeemed, Restored, Refined and Adored. You were raised up for such a time as this and no power in Hell can stop the Amazing Call on your life!

Just hold onto your Faith and allow the Love of God to surround you and give you Hope for tomorrow.

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a reason to hope

WHAT IS HOPE?

LIN JOHNSON

DESMOND TUTU SAID, “HOPE IS BEING ABLE TO SEE THAT THERE IS LIGHT DESPITE ALL THE DARKNESS.” IT WHISPERS, “YOU’LL OVERCOME THIS HARDSHIP.” IT REASSURES US, SOOTHING OUR MINDS BY REMINDING, “LIFE WILL IMPROVE.”

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What is hope? Desmond Tutu said, “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness.” It whispers, “You’ll overcome this hardship.” It reassures us, soothing our minds by reminding, “life will improve.”

Sometimes -- most of the time -life can seem a bit disappointing.

Even the greatest lives are full of profound loss and heartbreak. It seems that pain is inevitable, and while we may say that we know good can come out of it, what hurts still hurts.

In the process, one can quite easily lose hope: in life, in God, and even in oneself. Despair is often cyclical, spiraling one into depression and helplessness, leading to even greater despair. The result is that one sad thing leads to another and so on, until we feel that we can;t possibly break free. It can all be a bit too much for our souls to handle.

We often lose things. Some may be little things like keys, wallets and homework. Those small things that when they are lost become irritants in our lives. All those things are replicable. Often, when we lose important things like jobs, loved ones, pets and health, they are devastating and push us to our limits. However, we press on and adjust to life. When we lose hope, there is no pressing on.

A reason to hope

by Lin Johnson In English, we often speak about hope when something in the future is not certain. For example, we say, ‘We hope that all will be well.’ But that is not the meaning of hope in the Bible. By the word ‘hope’, the Bible means that something in the future is certain.

We should be confident because God will definitely do those good things. We can expect them to happen.

concept -- the kind of beauty that makes you want to cry just for the sake of how overwhelming it is. In our most dire moments, when our failures have outweighed our triumphs, when sadness has seemed to overcome any joy left in us, we need hope. And in those times, I believe that God sends the least expected people and circumstances into our lives to reinvigorate our spirits and remind us how good life still is.

There have been points throughout my life where I didn’t have the energy to fight. My ability to car about walking with God seemed to not only vanish but vaporize, leaving no trace of its existence. I wanted to give up, throw in the towel, hide under the blanket on my bed and never look back. Though God, in His infinite wisdom, kindness and love “laid beside me” and gently whispered hope. His whispers of hope brought back to life areas that were dead. I was reminded that I am the one who is broken and in need of hope.

There is a close relationship between faith and hope. We see faith in our actions when we trust God. We see hope in our attitude when we have confidence in him.

Both faith and hope depend on God’s promises. The author of Hebrews mentions several occasions when God made a promise with an oath. An oath is a serious declaration that he will do those things. The promise gives us faith. We have faith when we trust God’s promises. And the oath gives us hope. God gave the oath so that we would have confidence (or hope) in him (Hebrews 6:17-18).

Isn’t it amazing that God would come to us when we are looking our worst and gently whisper hope to us. Its such a beautiful

Faith, hope and love are very important in

the lives of Christians. They are three qualities that last always (1 Corinthians 13:13). Faith, hope and love are the things that make Christians strong. And when someone joins three strong things together, the result is even stronger (Ecclesiastes 4:12)!

What are the benefits of hope?

Hope is a remedy for all sorts of hardships and misfortunes.

Hope motivates us to persevere when our lives are infused stressful life situations or painful events.

Hope provides the gift of faith. It instills the will to believe, motivates a person to read sacred texts, to engage in prayer and meditation, to contemplate the mysteries of life and find answers.

Hope reminds us to live a moral life —to be compassionate and kind.

Hope is a spiritual practice that enables us to feel “spiritual”, enabling us to experience awe, wonder, and delight. With hope, we are able to transcend the self, observe the beauty in nature, live in peace, be respectful to others, live mindfully, and believe in the unknown, the ineffable.

Hope is an essential ingredient of optimism, which teaches us “dwell on the best possibilities” in a dire situation. Hope as a spiritual practice is a remedy for hopelessness, existentialism,

nihilism.”

Hope is not wishful thinking, nor is it magical thinking. Hope is an emotion, a mindset, a belief, a motivation, that despite setbacks and obstacles, despite hardship and misfortune, despite the unknown last chapter of your life’s story, you believe that your life will work out, that when you take your last breathe, there is something else beyond this world.

Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) says “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Future and hope go together. We can’t face the future without hope. Part of God’s loving grace is the gift of hope.

Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) tells us that “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.� My hope in God is the driving force for my faith in Him. Those of you with a strong experience of faith will likely be somewhere between a sure grasp of faith and an attitude which is little more than hope. If you often find yourself dominated by feelings of despair, I urge you to spend more time in prayer and worship so that you might find the hope and faith you need in order to live more fully and more productively.

sure of it.

The attitude of faith declares that the object of our hopes is indeed real. Living faith empowers us to live loyally to our highest ideals in the present moment.

Hope is sustaining. Hope is intentional. Hope is strength. So I bid to you, as the book of Romans

tells us, May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. As Christians without looking unto Jesus who is the author and finisher of our faith, we cannot Jesus said of himself, I am the hope endure. We must focus on the joy of all who know the living truth.The which is set before us, which is real spiritual challenge which we Christ our hope. face is the strengthening of hope to the point where it becomes Wherever you find yourself today, faith. Hope is somewhat tentative may you hear the whispers of hope.

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aving passion and loving it ignites the desire to pursue what you love doing the most. The greatest of all is being able to love your purpose and your assignment in life. I like being active and doing it with consistency, it energises me and brings me the greatest delight and joy in life. I tend to focus on the things that I love and things that drive me. to do better. It makes me do it with care, honour, respect and dignity. We should protect what we love doing in life. even in the difficulties in life.

Having the faith and the courage to do what we love doing motivates us to do more. It gives us a sense of purpose. It gives life more meaning. The faith we have in our purpose causes us to be creative.

When we have the faith to create the life we desire, it changes everything for the better.

Creativity soothes the mind, body, soul and spirit. Faith gives us the boldness to strive to do much more than we have ever done before.

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We can do all things through Christ who strengthen us and all things are possible to them who believe.

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HOPE FAITH LOVE

Have faith in God. It is impossible to please God without faith.

Faith empowers us and gives us strength in life. Faith enables us to do greater in life.

We have hope in the promises of Gods word to live knowing our purpose in life. We can and we will with the leading of the spirit of God. He is the hope of glory.

Hope makes the difference in life. Hope provides a way out of no way. Hope enables us to believe that with God all things are possible.

If we could only believe, we will see the glory of God. Hope gives us peace of mind. It is such joy when we understand hope. Hope will help us to do the will of God.

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pon graduating from Howard University (Washington DC) in 2008 with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing, Michele L. Howard returned to her hometown of Chicago, IL.

PROFILE OF THE MONTH MICHELLE L. HOWARD

"THE FUNCTION OF EDUCATION IS TO TEACH ONE TO THINK INTENSIVELY AND TO THINK CRITICALLY. INTELLIGENCE PLUS CHARACTER - THAT IS THE GOAL OF TRUE EDUCATION." – REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

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She currently serves as the Scholarship Manager within the Office of College and Career Success for the Chicago Public School District. In this role she supports, manages and drives systematic change to better serve the 400,000 children of Chicago ensuring that students have access to scholarship opportunities. Prior to this role, Michele supported 60 south side elementary and high schools within CPS as a College and Career Specialist for Networks 9 & 12. Much of her passion and expertise comes from her time working for the MDRC, a nonprofit, nonpartisan education and social policy research organization, on the “College Match” Chicago project. The college match initiative developed her understanding of the level of support students and families needed to reinforce their academic strength and social capital in order to be considered for selective and highly selective colleges/ universities.

The work has pushed her into a position of leadership and advocacy for the most underserved CPS students. It has also encouraged her to dive deeper into the world of education, as she is an anticipated Educational Administration Master’s Degree candidate at Concordia University Chicago.

Servicing and supporting children is distinctly reflected through activities outside of her everyday work duties. With over 10 years of education experience and being a strong believer in community service, Michele collaborated with Founder, Tracey Sydnor, to create 365 Girl Non-Profit-Foundation where she worked to empower girls ages 10 to 18 focusing on four main ideals, self-esteem, education, healthy habits and community development. She served as the Executive Director for 7 years, implementing an after school program impacting over 120 girls, managing the foundations Blog Talk Radio Show with over 5,000 listeners, and hosting over 700 girls at the annual 100 Girl Pajama Conferences held between Chicago, IL and Los Angeles, CA. Through 365 Girl, Michele worked to collaborate with other community based

"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character that is the goal of true education." – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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ichele is a member of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church under the Pastoral leadership of Rev. Dr. Robert C. Jones Jr. She began the College Ministry in 2009, bridging the gap between college students and their church home through social media, and works on the Ruthie B. Felker Scholarship Committee that contributes financial support to students.

In 2012, she began serving as Chairman for the Women’s Ministry of over 100 women at her church until the end of her term in November 2015, being noted as the youngest Chairman in her church history.

From 2010 to 2015 she served as Chairman of the Greater New Era (GNE) Baptist District Association Congress of Christian Education Youth Explosion and the Oratorical Competition Coordinator. This provided her with the opportunity to lead the largest youth based community initiative among Greater New Era as well as support students in developing their oration skills and ultimately obtaining scholarships for their participation.

In November of 2016, Michele was inducted into The 40 Under 40 Young Women Professionals League of Demoiselle 2 Femme, a NonProfit Organization in Chicago, IL. The organization has a focus on building the Capacity of young women currently pursuing postsecondary degrees who are often first generation college students.

Additionally, she was a recipient of the Top Ladies of Distinction 2015, Lincoln Park Chicago Chapter - Crown Jewel Award for Women Making a Change in the Community; as well as the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., Epsilon Nu Sigma Alumnae, Matteson, IL Chapter - Heart of Gold Community Service Award for her service to youth and her community.

Her parents Milton & Careda Taylor, husband David Howard and sister Kristen Taylor have been a driving force in her life. They encourage and inspire her on a daily basis to continue to strive for excellence in all of her endeavors.

STUDY TO SHEW THYSELF APPROVED UNTO GOD, A WORKMAN THAT NEEDETH NOT TO BE ASHAMED, RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD OF TRUTH.

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TITLE - Worth the Journey: The Train Ride to Glory | #1 BestSeller | (© Fall 2016) Author: Marlowe R. Scott Publisher: Pearly Gates Publishing LLC™, Houston, Texas (USA) Age Range: Late Teen to Adult Retail Price: $24.95 (One book for less than the price of three!)

Worth the Journey is a compilation of Author Marlowe Scott's three best-selling titles. In order of release, they are: 1. Spiritual Growth: From Milk to Strong Meat (© Spring 2015) 2. Believing Without Seeing: The Power of Faith (© Fall 2015) 3. Keeping It Real: The Straight and Narrow (© Summer 2016) On the pages of Worth the Journey, each book is presented in its entirety to compose one amazing story of joy and heartache, laughter and pain, sin and salvation, and much, much more.

Without a doubt, it is apparent from the start the author's heart points to the Cross on Calvary. Marlowe bares it all - her hopes, dreams, sorrows, faith, and love - to encourage readers through her experiences that troubles do NOT last always. You will turn page after page yearning for more as you come to know the author intimately through the majestic, practical use of her words and genuine passion for others salvation.

Sharing her childhood memories as far back as she can recall (which is truly remarkable at her blessed age of 72) up to present day in her senior years, arlowe poignantly draws the reader into her life with

There is no single aspect of her life that goes untouched, as it is evident she cares about YOU, desires that ALL come to know Jesus Christ, and believes EVERYONE can grow their relationship with the True and Living GOD. Supported with applicable Scriptures taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible, the readers are further encouraged to dust off their Bibles and delve into " What does GOD have to say about that?" The enemy is put on notice: His games will not be tolerated by Marlowe!

She sees him coming and puts him in his place by standing on the Word of God with ease and confidence in her faith.

You, too, can be emboldened to have that type of power and unwavering faith - no matter your age!

One reviewer wrote: "Your books are blessings to those who read them because you wrote them from your life experiences. Through reading your story, others may choose to trust God and approach their everyday lives with positive attitudes" (Elder Arlene Holden, Bethel Pentecostal Church).

Infused with God-inspired poetry, hymns, and original artwork, Marlowe's Worth the Journey empowers readers and lets them know the Holy Spirit can use the least 'the least of them' Matthew 25:40) for the glory of God's Kingdom.

Find her complete line of best-selling books online in print and digital formats at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, www.PearlyGatesPublishing.com, and many other online retailers.

TITLE - Though I Walk… Divine Rescue From the Valley | International #1 Best-Seller | (© Winter 2016) Author: Compiled by Pastor Marilyn E. Porter Publisher: Soulidified Publishing LLC™, Atlanta, Georgia (USA) Age Range: Mature Audience | Adult Retail Price: $9.99 Though I Walk… A compilation of healing testimonies composed with the guidance of the Holy Spirit and brought to life by Pastor Marilyn E. Porter.

The first in a series of titles modeling the 23rd Psalm, Though I Walk… is guaranteed to witness to your soul as you "walk through the valley" with each of the powerful testimonies presented. Most know the enemy loves the darkness. Most know the enemy can leave you feeling as if you are anything BUT a child of the Most High God. BUT GOD!

Angela R. Edwards is the CEO of Pearly Gates Publishing LLC™ (PGP) - a low-cost International Christian Book Publisher based out of Houston, Texas (USA); Host of the Pearls of Wisdom Radio Show™ on SoundCloud; Owner of Angela's Accurate Administrative Services™ - a Virtual Assistant entity; Inspirational Speaker; and Presenter & Biblical Adviser for Motivational Outreach Ministers and Mentors™.

To have your book considered for review in Pearls & BOOKmarx™, email Angela Edwards at BestSeller@PearlyGatesPublishing.com Visit on the Web: www.

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THOUGH I WALK

Testimony 1 Penned by Minister Andrea Spencer.

Walking Through the Wilderness; speaks of tragedy, loneliness, rape, promiscuity, and failed marriages…BUT GOD! Minister Spencer lays aside all of the chains of shame the enemy tried to keep her bound with. She tells it ALL in a very engaging manner to relay the following message to her audience: Surrender to God and His will - TODAY! Testimony 2 Penned by Evangelist Shante Burris. From Then to Now is an emotionally-charged testimony that speaks of incest, neglect, sexual abuse, adultery, and failed friendships…BUT GOD! For testimonies such as these, transparency and honesty are a must to have the highest level of impact on the reader. Evangelist Burris brings the 'fiya' in this highlyengaging tell-all to relay her message: God will restore…when you believe He can!

Testimony 3 Penned by Prophetess Genae Kulah. ;How She Became H.E. R. Story'speaks of a faith journey fraught with confusion brought on by adults who stole her innocence, depression, suicide attempts (yes, more than one), and domestic abuse…BUT GOD! Even when the church turned its back on her, she found the strength to keep seeking God's face - and she did!

Her message to the readers: The battle is not yours to fight; it's GODS!

Testimony 4 Penned by Dr. Marilyn E. Porter. ;He Took My Dead stuff is a life-changing testimony - for both the reader AND author!

After almost dying a physical death due to an unusual occurrence, Dr. Porter shares her testimony of finding comfort in pain with people and the physical manifestation of said pain…BUT GOD! After being rushed into emergency surgery to save her life, read her story of how God continued to minister to her through the doctors and staff throughout her recovery. Her message: God keeps you - even when you don't know you need to be kept!

The Wrap-Up - Penned by Minister Almena Mayes. " While You Are in the Valley" further encourages the reader to stay the course and to walk the faith-walk. Minister Mayes makes it very clear: What your mind may perceive may not be God's intent for your life. In ALL things (not just some;, but ALL), grow spiritually and strengthen your relationship with God as you walk in the valley. Her closing message is this: We are more than conquerors through Christ!

As you read, you will come to relate to each woman's testimony on some level…if you're honest with yourself.

Only then can the healing of your soul begin. Though I Walk… was truly a therapeutic read for me. I found myself icking it up time and again when I felt the need to connect with others who have walked a similar walk, as my own healing continues to take place…BUT GOD! Definitely for mature audiences, Though I Walk… is a superb starting point for ANYONE seeking to be released once and for all from the enemy's snares. Find Dr. Pastor Marilyn E. Porter's complete line of best-selling books online in print and digital formats at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, www.MarilynEPorter. com, and many other online retailers.

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