Sept./Oct. 2013

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W elcome

to the re-launch issue of Inside God’s

Best Magazine. I’ve missed talking

with you and hope that you have

been fulfilling the things that God has called you to. It

is my prayer that you will read something that will

INSPIRE, ENCOURAGE, UPLIFT and PUSH you into

your destiny. Remember, you are a chosen people, a

royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special posses-

sion, that you may declare the praises of Him who

called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

1 Peter 2:9 NIV

Now that we’re back let’s go INSIDE!

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5 COVER STORY: LIFE AFTER CANCER By Dracy Lockett DEPARTMENTS 12 Business 15 Palace Living 19 Train Up A Child 23 Kingdom Reads 25 Man of Valor 26 Making a Joyful Noise

ON JAMIE: T.J. Maxx

JEWERLY: Her Own

PHOTO: Mindy Mays

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A STORY OF TRIUMPH AND SURVIVAL

“One of the things that

makes a woman a

woman are her breast

and cancer had taken

them away”.

LIFE AFTER CANCER

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To know Jamie is to love her. She’s poised, a true

fashionista, she’s funny, beautiful and most im-

portantly she’s a survivor. On the day of our inter-

view it’s a sweltering 85 degrees outside and she

looks amazing! Wearing a bright red sundress, white

accessories and navy stilettoes. As we drive to our

shoot location I jump right into the interview because

I wanted to know more about this funny and beautiful

lady that I have come to know.

With no history of breast cancer in her family and

clear mammograms Jamie wanted to know why her

breasts were leaking. After a doctor’s visit and tests,

Jamie heard those dreaded words…BREAST CAN-

CER. In search of a second opinion she remained

hopeful. But on February 5, 2010 it was just as the

first doctor had predicted she had stage 3 Inductile

Carcinoma breast cancer. She was just 26 years old.

Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), sometimes called

infiltrating ductal carcinoma, is the most common

type of breast cancer. About 80% of all breast cancers

are invasive ductal carcinomas.

Invasive means that the cancer has “invaded” or

spread to the surrounding breast tis-

sues. Ductal means that the cancer began in the milk

ducts, which are the “pipes” that carry milk from the

milk-producing lobules to the nipple. Carcinoma re-

fers to any cancer that begins in the skin or other tis-

sues that cover internal organs — such as breast tis-

sue. All together, “invasive ductal carcinoma” refers

to cancer that has broken through the wall of the milk

duct and begun to invade the tissues of the breast.

Over time, invasive ductal carcinoma can spread to

the lymph nodes and possibly to other areas of the

body.

According to the American Cancer Society, more

than 180,000 women in the United States find out

they have invasive breast cancer each year. Most of

them are diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma.

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“Things in life get bumpy

and you may not love the

ride, but you will love the

destination”.

Although invasive ductal carcinoma can affect wom-

en at any age, it is more common as women grow

older. According to the American Cancer Society,

about two-thirds of women are 55 or older when they

are diagnosed with an invasive breast cancer. Inva-

sive ductal carcinoma also affects men.

(breastcancer.org)

After hearing those words and receiving her diagno-

sis Jamie was not only shocked she was devastated.

Her initial thought was that she was going to die. But

she soon realized that she not only had a great team

of doctors but she had the ultimate physician on her

side. Jesus Christ, Chief Physician and Healer. She

then had the daunting task of telling her family that

their funny, vibrant, beautiful 26 year old daughter

had breast cancer. The news hit them like a ton of

bricks. They couldn’t understand how someone who

was not a smoker, was not a drinker and did not do

drugs could have breast cancer. Jamie prided herself

on eating healthy, exercising and was in good physi-

cal health. She had to leave her job with Delta Air-

lines as a flight attendant and move back home with

her parents. She needed round the clock care. Her

mother, who Jamie calls an angel had to bath and

feed her after her treatments of chemotherapy and

radiation. Jamie’s team of doctors were very optimis-

tic and attacked her cancer aggressively. She started

chemotherapy and radiation immediately and soon

that beautiful, funny, and vibrant 26 year old started

to lose her hair, eyelashes and packed on the pounds

from the steroids. The physical transformation was

something that Jamie had a hard time dealing with.

When she looked in the mirror she saw a young

woman with no hair, skin burned and dis-colored

from the radiation and wondered if she would or

could bounce back. Through it all her parents contin-

ued to love her, encourage and prayed for their

daughter.

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I asked Jamie how her diagnosis affected her emo-

tionally and she said, “there were times when I was

mean, angry and distant.” “Then there were times

when I was happy, laughing and joyful”. “My poor

parents didn’t know what kind of mood I would be in

from day to day. Chemotherapy was the cause of her

mood swings but she was determined to push

through.

Jamie knew that she had a lot more life to live and

was ready to fight. Jamie says, “one of the things that

makes a woman a woman are her breast” and the can-

cer had taken them away. She underwent a right

breast mastectomy with reconstruction in January of

2012. Because of her age the probability of the can-

cer returning within the next five years is high. She

continues to see her doctor every nine months. She

celebrated three years of being cancer free on April

27, 2013.

I asked Jamie if she could say something to that 26

year old young lady who had just been told that she

has breast cancer what you she say? She said, you

will survive, it’s a different time and cancer is not the

death sentence that it use to be. Jamie reflects often

on something a pastor told her years ago, “things in

life get bumpy and you may not love the ride, but you

will love the destination. That’s what I want that 26

year old young lady to know. God has the final say

and if you want to live you have to fight and trust

God to see you through.

So what’s next for Jamie and how is she paying it

forward? She is currently writing a book about her

life’s journey, and is working with the Jane Cremer

Foundation to see how she can help other’s in their

fight against cancer. She recently went back to school

to finish her Psychology degree, and returned to her

job at Delta airlines as a flight attendant.

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Rich Interiors

W hen I think of rich interiors, I envision the jewel tone color palette (crimson, indigo, eggplant, gold, emerald), plush floor coverings (Persian rugs, Italian marble tile, Brazilian hardwoods), silk drapes, Chippendale sofas, Bergere chairs, chaise lounges, antiqued patinas, organic topiar-ies, tapestries, walls of plated glass, limestone walls, water features, fire

places, spa baths and fine arts.

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Such interior design elements create elegant, luxuri-ous, classic living spaces. The price point can run into the hundreds of thousands, or, if you prefer chic on a budget, fall under fifty-thousand. Regardless the amount of money you spend ‘decking your halls’, don’t neglect the most important element: you! Your interior design style is what creates a living space that uniquely expresses your personality, artis-tic flare, personal interests and tastes. Or rather, it should. If you love reading but don’t have an extra room to erect a serene reading space, you could uti-lize your living room as your home library. Four to six plush, comfy club chairs surrounding an ottoman that doubles as a table plus a desk completes the seat-ing arrangement. A gas or natural fireplace adds am-biance and warmth. Posh rugs underfoot affords comfort. If you are a music lover, perhaps a music room is in order. Are you an artist? Every available wall space throughout your home is a blank canvas where you can design an artistic gallery. Is your hus-band into sports? Think Man Cave! You can incorpo-rate his favorite colors, sport memorabilia, comforta-ble, durable furniture and the widest screen T.V. you can find, into a space he’ll soon call home. The crea-tive mind will relish a craft studio. Into antiques? Pepper them through your space. You can still main-tain a modern design with the introduction of an-tiques if they are thoughtfully selected and comple-ment the space. And if cooking is your thing, why not go for a restaurant grade kitchen? Think stainless, six burner gas cooktop, grill and griddle, pot filler, vegetable sink, double oven - the list goes on and on. Whatever your interests, be bold and incorporate them in your home interior design. Your pleasure and comfort are the most important factors to consider when designing your living spaces. Functionality is a close second. Consider how each living space is used or how you want it to be used. Fabric textures and finishes, floor covering color, furniture construction and floor space are all elements important to how well your space will function with the furnishings you place within. There’s another interior space we must pay close at-tention to designing: our interior life. What makes a rich interior life? Daily prayer. Your prayer life must be cultivated each day by spending time with the Fa-ther in praise, singing, worship, supplication, inter-cession and thanksgiving. You will want to incorpo-rate the many aspects of prayer into your life each day to ensure you pray according to the Word of God

and can be used according to the will of God for His glory. Another element of the rich interior life is daily Bible study. God’s Word is essential to your spiritual ma-turity. I recently heard a pastor say, “Every day, you should be changing.” The change she was referring to is spiritual growth. Reading, studying and meditat-ing the Word of God leads to living a life reflective of the Word. The Lord even promises to bring the Word to your remembrance when needed (St. John 14:26 New International Version). But you have to put something down on the inside for Him to work with. Each saint of God is commanded and commissioned to spread the gospel through witnessing to the lost (St. Mark 16:15 New International Version). It is our purpose. Soul winning is our destiny. The rich interi-or life is made beautiful by the obedience of having won souls to Christ! The Bible says, “He who wins souls is wise” (Proverbs 11:30 New King James Ver-sion). Rich interiors, whether our living spaces or our spirit lives, are made beautifully authentic by arranging within them elements that help us express our per-sonal style and unique character. Lisa Hightire is a staff writer. She lives in Wiscon-sin with her family.

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Sitting in the AFDC (Aid to Fami-lies with Dependent Children) of-fice on my daughter’s second birthday was truly no way to cele-brate her birth. After all, she was planned and prayed for by my for-mer husband and I. I’d taken time off work to be an “at home” mom and immersed myself fully in the role of being mother to her and my son, who was seven months old at that time.

It didn’t matter to them that I ago-nized over the fact that I had to apply for aid, or that I was going through a divorce, and was not there by choice. They could have cared less about my degree from the university, the fact that I worked my way through college with part time retail and modeling gigs…nor did it phase them that I’d worked professionally in bank-ing and management prior to land-ing in this room with a number in my hand…waiting to be called on. They probably didn’t realize how difficult it was spending nearly a full day in that building with two small children as well all of their essentials - diaper bag, diapers,

bottles, snacks, toys, carrier, all in tow. Trips to the restroom to pot-ty, keeping tired babies occupied, fed and happy was likely the fur-thest consideration from their minds. My soul looks back and wonders how I made it through that day alone.

The reality was, that as I complet-ed paperwork to get the assistance for the TEMPORARY situation I was experiencing, I noticed word-ing on the documents that made me realize that the system was set up to keep a sista down. The forms included a range that your income had to be UNDER in order to get the help you needed. In or-der to stay eligible, you had to re-port regularly that you were still in the prescribed LIMITS. I felt a sense of indignation at the thought of being within someone else’s definition of who I was, and living within boundaries that were creat-ed to limit me to an existence that did not fully recognize who I was created to be. It was one of those “mental notes” I made as I navi-gated the maze and the red tape, to make sure I was able to buy gro-

ceries and eventually get day care assistance allowing me to return to the world of work.

Perhaps it took that day to be a de-fining moment in my life. That two year old and seven month old are now young adults. My daugh-ter is now a senior in college, pre-med/bio major/chemistry minor at an HBCU college…preparing to apply to medical school. My son is a recent high school graduate and is on the threshold of his jour-ney into college athletics and a ca-reer. Perhaps it was the feeling of defiance at “income limits” that pushed me to make a choice to teach my children that they didn’t have to be “statistics” and could do WHATEVER they set their minds to do. It was definitely the under-standing of who I am and whose I am, that I endured that process temporarily, on my way to a better life. My soul looks back and wonders, even today, how I made it through that time in my life.

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It was my goal, my desire and my expectation to live

“happily ever after” in marriage to my then husband.

We married shortly before graduation from college.

Little did I know that things would not turn out as

expected. Unfortunately, on my fifth wedding anni-

versary, I knew there would not be a sixth. Despite

Pastoral counsel, prayer, reading my bible, tears and

frustration, my marriage ended in divorce. I’d never

lived on my own as an adult prior to marriage, so talk

about a scary situation. Two little people to take care

of, all on my own. They needed a sense of stability

and normalcy, and I was determined to stand through

the storm.

Perhaps it was during that time in my life that I de-

veloped a compassion for other single mothers…

specifically those that didn’t have a support system or

didn’t know of resources to help make their journey a

little easier to bear. Because I had my parents near-

by, I always had someone to help with my children,

and they provided much needed stability for us dur-

ing that time. I look back, and I am grateful, be-

cause I can only imagine how difficult it could be

without some sort of support.

There was also the community support that we expe-rienced by being members of a church family. What a great help it was to have a sense of certainty that better days were coming, because my trust was in the Lord. How comforting it was that my children felt loved and cared for. They received guidance in ways that would help them become well grounded, caring and compassionate young adults.

Over time, I found myself moving from the seat of the student, to that of the teacher because I’d learned to apply the lessons found in scripture and developed a passion for helping others do the same. Perhaps it took all of that to lead to the moment when I accept-ed the call to ministry and preached my first sermon as a single mother with two small children, having been transformed in my thinking and being….from tears to triumph. Yes, my soul does look back and wonder.

Today, as I reflect on life as it was back then I under-stand it better now. I understand that nothing I went through has been wasted. Never would I have imag-ined that the pain and the tears I experienced would become distance memories, replaced by strength and endurance. Hope resides in my heart, where fear for

tomorrow once lived. I feared for my own future, as well as that of my children. Knowing the negative statistics that are often attributed to single mothers, and children raised in single parent homes, I was afraid for them - afraid of the possibility of my daughter being a teen mother, and my son a victim of the streets.

I am so grateful that someone (a dear cousin of mine) gave me advice that I remember to this day. She told me that I had to trust God to be THEIR God and that I had to entrust them to him. That was probably the BEST advice I’ve ever received! Although there are so many external factors that concern us, it truly makes parenting easier when your reinforcement is from above.

Now that my children are young adults, that advice is still relevant. My daughter is eighteen hours away from home attending school. She went there sight unseen, because we felt that it was the best choice for schools for her to prepare for her profession. We’ve had to trust God for provision for tuition, supplies, travel and thankfully we can declare that God has continued to make a way for her.

There was even a point when I was unable to pay the balance of the tuition bill from first semester, and she had to return to start the second semester, trusting God to make a way. I had no idea where the funds would come from, but she got on that plane and when she arrived, I instructed her to go to financial aid and explain the situation…reminding them that she was a hard working, high achieving scholar, and that she needed additional aid. I had no idea what the out-come would be, but God instructed me to send her back and to trust him. My soul looks back and won-ders….he did it to both of our amazement! What a lesson in trusting God that she was able to experience herself! What a blessing to witness him at work in our children’s lives!

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Now that my daughter is well on her way, I am apply-ing the same wisdom with my son. He has not yet decided where he will be going, but his mind is made up that he IS going to college. Additional prayer goes up for many sons, lacking their fathers in their lives….mothers feeling they aren’t well equipped for the job of raising boys to become men. I recognize that I am not a father, and frankly, I don’t try to be. So many women fall into the trap of thinking they’re fulfilling the role of mother and father, but I strongly disagree with that thinking. My role is mother. That’s what I was created and equipped to be. That is all that is expected of me by God. Where there is any gap due to the absence of their dad, HE fills it.

We’ve dealt with our share of challenges, changes, and uncertainty. Even today, those things still exist. But, we are not defined by circumstances. We under-stand that as a family, we’re good. We’re better than good because we have a strong foundation of faith and trust in God. We have each other as well as family that supports us and expects the best for us.

It’s amazing how quickly time passes. It’s funny how you can go from not thinking you’re going to make it, to thanking God for bringing you through! Yes, my soul looks back and wonders, how I made it this far….while at the same time, knowing EXACTLY where my help came from.

Daphne Johnson is a staff writer. She resides in Wis-consin with her family.

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Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis In this humorous and perceptive exchange between two demons, C. S. Lewis delves into moral questions about good vs. evil, temp-tation, repentance, and grace. Each chapter deals with temptations that we all have faced at some point in our life. C.S. Lewis cap-tures the inner struggle where we don't fight against flesh but prin-cipalities in “low” places. Screwtape Letters expands your con-science to examine and filter every thought.

Fresh Baked Manna Volume II by Melva Henderson

In this continuation from Fresh Baked Manna volume 1Melva Henderson reveals her personal conversations with God to write another 90 day personal devotion. Melva’s personal conversa-tions with God has helped others receive insight into having a deeper relationship with God. Fresh Baked Manna II will leave

you hungry for more of Him.

Never Chase Another Paycheck by Robert Watkins

Are you tired of living from paycheck to paycheck?

Unable to live the life you desire? Making money for

everyone except for yourself? Robert Watkins gives you

practical techniques to establish 8 different revenue in-

comes. The economic crisis have left many of us jaded.

These principals can have you operating in your God

given purpose without the fear of failure.

By Cassandra Woods

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The recent urban definition leans to mean: exude con-

fidence, a certain style, presence, a walk, well put to-

gether, the whole package. These are just a few

words to help make clear the urban use of this word.

Though woefully over-used in this writer’s opinion,

it’s the chosen focus of this article. I offer it as an

acronym.

This word has now become colloquial in application.

The informality of the expression proves this as it is

used in almost every situation to express an events

successful completion. Da bomb is what my genera-

tion used to express great pleasure in an expression.

Though this word actually has a formal meaning, the

urban perspective has little in common with it. I offer

the following: S.W.A.G (Speak, wearing, appropriate,

gear).

All occasions call for certain dress expectations.

With today’s liberality, these once definitive lines are

blurred. I am making a clarion call to reinforce the

code…dress code. There is still such a thing as, “you

only get to make a first impression once.” Let me

pose a few questions:

Does your current look reflect where you desire

to be?

Does your attire need sharpening up?

Does my wardrobe consist of quality of quantity?

Do I “dress to impress”?

Men are just as conscientious about their appearances

as women. Our desired appearance is often dictated

by our economic reality. With a little guidance and

research, this goal can be reached inexpensively. De-

cide upon the lifestyle and persona you want to pro-

ject. This is a driving factor of fashion choices. Re-

member these three words when beginning to build

your image: Sophisticated, Smart, and Clean.

A sophisticated approach doesn’t have to mean ex-

pensive. There are many outlet stores and online clo-

thiers for every budget. Just remember to do your

homework on product quality. Start with the basics to

build a foundation. Neutral colors and modern twists

on classic styles are great building blocks. Be mind-

ful that dressing to impress is a head to foot experi-

ence. It includes being well groomed, properly fra-

granced, and sharply shoed.

Smart isn’t an inference of one’s intelligence.

Choose your color combinations and accessories

wisely. A minimum of patterns and accessories is a

safe base. A few, tasteful jewelry pieces can speak

volumes and shout gaudy. Scripture says that a soft

answer turns away wrath. Let your dress speak softly

and leave a lasting positive impression. Cologne

should be experienced by those in your presence. If

you smell it on you, you probably have too much on.

Wearing a watch is classic. Find a nice timepiece.

Checking your smartphone for the time could give the

wrong impression and lead to distractions. The party

you are entertaining may conclude that your attention

is on your texts, tweets, and beeps.

A clean look encompasses properly fitted clothes and

coordination of colors, patterns and accessories.

Your appearance will build the expectation of your

character. Make sure you are comfortable with what-

ever you wear. Your entire demeanor is detected

within the opportunity to impress and or express who

you are. Let your S.W.A G speak before you do.

W. Douglas Turner is a staff writer. He lives in Wis-

consin with his family.

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The first national release of Keith Williams,

"Tone for Worship" on the EPM Music Group

Label. Featuring 11 soul stirring tracks that will

take you from Monday morning all the way to

Sunday morning church.

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Grateful for all of the love and God’s favor, Todd is excited to now deliver an Exclusive Musical Treat to his supporters and beyond.

“Trusting In You” will be available for down-load on iTunes and aired on several key Gospel Entertainment media sites and radio stations.

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"The people sat down to eat...and rose up to play" (1 Cor. 10: 7).

Jelly Belly Tour Train

Are you tired of sitting on the couch watching the history channel about historical iconic features in Mil-

waukee? If so, find out fast facts about Milwaukee for free at several museum attractions. Why not just stay

local and let the tour guide do the talking, while you do the riding on a Jelly Belly Tour.

Although Jelly Belly was not originally founded in Wisconsin it has its roots here. Jelly Belly has its origins

dating back to 1869 when Gustav Goelitz, a German immigrant founded an ice cream parlor. The official

Jelly Belly idea was later cultivated in 1976 in Los Angeles.

Another plant was later built in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin about 45 minutes outside of Milwaukee. Both

distribution centers in California and Wisconsin, account for all the jelly belly beans disseminated around

the world.

For most of us that has a sweet tooth, that has a mind of its own, let the Jelly Belly Tour do the trick.

Though Jelly Belly beans take between 7 to 21 days to make, you can instantly cure your sweet tooth with a

30-minute tour.

According to jellybelly.com, “You'll start from Jelly Belly Junction, and hop on board the Jelly Belly Ex-

press train for a tour inside the large warehouse and distribution center. The 30-minute ride makes stops at a

variety of Stations with large screen videos showing the company's century of candy making and the pro-

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Did you know that, Jelly Belly has more than 50 official flavors and enough beans are eaten annually to cir-

cle the earth 5 times? During the tour you will learn more exciting facts like, you’re not the only person

with a Jelly Belly craze.

Jelly Belly has been distributed all around the world including in outer space. In 1983 Jelly Belly was sent

on a space shuttle Challenger voyage by former president, Ronald Reagan.

Don’t let the Jelly Belly craze pass you by, it’s a once in a lifetime experience. Take a FREE tour daily be-

tween 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kinyatta Wright is a staff writer. She lives in Wisconsin.

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The Bible provides specific principles regarding money management that work-regardless of the

current economic climate. 1. God Owns it All

We are simply managers of His resources God can take whatever He wants, whenever He wants Every spending decision is a spiritual decision Stewardship cannot be faked

“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” Psalm 24:1 2. Set Long-Term Written Financial Goals “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 3. Spend less than you earn “Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.” Proverbs 13:11 4. Avoid the use of debt “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is a servant to the lender.” Proverbs 22:7 5. Avoid a consumptive lifestyle “He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves abundance with its income. This too is vanity.” Ecclesiastes 5:10 Other Scriptural References to Financial Planning: “In the wilderness He fed you manna which your fathers did not know, that He might humble you and that He might test you, to do good for you in the end. Otherwise, you may say in your heart, ‘My power and the strength of my hand made me this wealth.’ But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who is giving you the power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore to your fa-thers, as it is this day.” Deuteronomy 8:16-18 “For the Lord loves justice, and does not forsake His godly ones; they are preserved forever; but the de-scendants of the wicked will be cut off. The righteous will inherit the land, and dwell in it forever. Mark the blameless man, and behold the upright; for the man of peace will have posterity. But transgressors will be altogether destroyed; the posterity of the wicked will be cut off.” Psalm 37:28-29, 37-38 Continued on page 32

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“For he sees that even wise men die; the stupid and the senseless alike perish, and leave their wealth to oth-ers. Their inner thought is that their houses are forever; and their dwelling places to all generations; they have called their lands after their own names. But man in his pomp will not endure; he is like the beasts that per-ish. Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich, when the glory of his house is increased; for when he dies he will carry nothing away; his glory will not descend after him. Though while he lives he congratulates himself-and though men praise you when you do well for yourself–he shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see the light. Man in his pomp, yet without understanding, is like the beasts that perish.” Psalm 49:10-12, 16-20 “The rich and the poor have a common bond, the LORD is the maker of them all.” Proverbs 22:2 “If therefore you have not been faithful in the use of unrighteous mammon, who will entrust the true riches to you? And if you have not been faithful in the use of that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your own? No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one, and love the other, or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” Luke 16:11-13 “…while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18 “Not that I speak from want; for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Philipians 4: 11-1 3 “Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be generous and ready to share, storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed.” 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Posted on: 01-3-2008 by: johncgay Source: Kingdom Advisors

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Bishop Darrell and Pastor Pamela Hines are the

quintessential couple in faith building ministries

and share a commitment to teach, encourage,

inspire and uplift the family in their local church

and around he world.

Christian Faith Fellowship Church was founded by

the duo in January 1989 with the commitment to

include a four point plan through what is referred

to as CORE: Community, Outreach, Resource and

Education, coupled with a vision to proclaim the

Word of God , uplift the family and provide minis-

try to the total man. Through dependency upon

the Word of God, the families that make up the

congregation of Christian Faith Fellowship Church

are taught and encouraged to positively affect the

community.

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If you have a need in your life take it to Jesus. If you need healing, a breakthrough, deliverance take it to

Jesus. Most importantly if you need salvation Jesus is just a prayer away. If you don’t know Jesus as your

Lord and Savior simply pray this prayer: Father in the name of Jesus I know that I’m a sinner and I’m lost

without you. I believe in my heart that Jesus died on the cross and on the third day was raised again. So

I accept you today to be the Lord of my life. Satan you no longer have any legal rights to anything about

me. As of this moment I belong to Jesus Christ and I’m off limits to you. In the name of Jesus I pray,

Amen!

It’s that simple and if you believe in your heart the prayer you just prayed you are now saved! Now go tell

somebody and walk in this new life!

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