Beauty&TheGospel Issue no 5

Beauty & The Gospel MADE PERFECT THROUGH JESUS CHRIST

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ADARAAA SHERRON THE PRODIGAL PRINCESS

IT IS VERY EASY TO DIE ! (part 2) CHRISTIAN BLOGGING

101 ISSUE NO 5 JUNE 2018

FREE PLUS! CREATIVE IN CHRIST WITH KYLE DENDY + DANIELLE TELLS ALL ABOUT PURITY!

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IF YOU DON'T KNOW JESUS DON'T DIE! YOUNG ,MARRIED & BORN AGAIN CREATIVE IN CHRIST~KYLE DENDY ANGUS BUCHAN~YOUR GREATEST LEGACY CHRISTIAN BLOGGING 101

EDITOR'S NOTE Your majesty You know, these first few months of this year have been nothing but intense spiritual lessons which amazingly lead to growth. In the April issue I touched on purpose, well this time I talk about discernment.

This is something we really need in this Christian life we have chosen, just like Wisdom.

Thing is the minute you become a Born Again Christian, in that very second you automatically become the devils number 1 enemy. With that being said there is no way we can afford to live and not grow spiritually. After all he came to steal, kill and destroy. Now that’s where discernment comes in.

There are so many things we Christians go through, some tough others very challenging but in the end a lesson is learnt unfortunately with some, they are learnt the hard way.

The devil brings people or things into our lives that will seem as if they are what you have been praying for and fit the criteria. Only to later find out (hopefully not when it’s too late) that it wasn’t from the Lord. It’s so unfortunate that these things are brought to destroy, derail the journey you are on with the Lord.

We have been told by Apostle Paul in (Ephesians 6V1018) to put on the FULL AMOUR OF GOD, as we are currently living in times where we Christians are being tested and need to finish the race. But just like every journey or should I say race there will be obstacles and discernment needs to be a strong part of our Christian life so much we are able to smell a rat from kilos away. In closing I think to myself what am I without the Holy Spirit? Where would I be? I pray daily that the Lord fills me up with the fruits of the spirit and lately discernment has been at the top of my list. What’s yours? Hit me up on @beautyandthegospel Instagram page.

At Beauty&TheGospel we are all about growth and that is why we strive to add more content in every issue and this one is no different. Be on the lookout for the new articles like CREATIVE IN CHRIST AND CHRISTIAN BLOGGER 101. I hope they change your life and perspective like it has changed ours .

That’s it for now till next time, you’re loved by HIM and me.

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THE PRODIGAL PRINCESS! ADARA, A NEW YORK NATIVE AND RESIDENT, WHO'S NOT ONLY THE ESTHER OF THIS GENERATION BUT ALSO A SPEAKER, AUTHOR, AND ENCOURAGER. When and how did you become Born Again?

Although, I was raised in a Christian home, in the summer of 2013 I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior at a revival service in my hometown Freeport, New York.

When I say the name Jesus what comes to mind?

A Saviour, Healer and Restorer comes to mind.

If Jesus were to visit you for one day, what would you say to Him and how would you spend the rest of the day with Him? I am not sure that I would be able to speak. I might just stare at His hands and feet where the nails were...just being honest.

You call yourself An Esther for this Generation, why so?

Esther was a young woman who was sovereignty placed by God in a position of influence, authority, and favor for the sole purpose of serving other people and seeing them saved from destruction all for His Glory. I know God has placed me in a position of modern influence, authority, and favor to do the same all for His Glory.

You have a book, please take us into the process from the beginning, what inspired you to write the book and why the title “A Prodigal Princess?

The book is a collection of true life events over the course of my life. The process was

simply all of the things that have happened leading up to present day. I wrote it as if the reader were sitting on my couch listening to my story.

To someone reading your book, what do you want them to know?

The message of my first book ‘A Prodigal Princess’ is simple: God is love and love is unfailing despite our mistakes.

Was being an Author always part of the plan?

I’v e always been a writer, but I never set a time frame to release any books.

What challenges have you faced or are still facing as a Born Again Christian female especially in the media industry?

It is not always easy standing firm in Christian values where the media is concerned in a world where Christians are often criticized for any and everything they say, do, and believe; but I remember that Jesus was often ridiculed so I am in great company.

You are a Pastor’s Kid, what misconceptions do people have about Pk’s ?

People think majority of Pastor’s kids are pointlessly rebellious.My book challenges this from cover to cover.

If you read it, you’l l see that where there is a pastor’s child who is troubled or “rebellious” they are wrestling with some issues that need healing by the Blood of Jesus. There is no pointless rebellion. There is always a reason for any action a person takes. This isn’t justifying the actions, but it puts a stop to vilifying the individual.

You are now married, congratulations. You took your followers through the whole journey which is amazing. What advice can you give to singles waiting on God? This isn’t a question I can answer in a few sentences (smile) but what I can say is that singleness just like marriage is a journey.

Journeys take time, directions, and the desire to take the journey. Singleness is the same.

Females seem to have a list of how their husband should be. What’s your take on that?

Godly Husbands are not grocery lists. On a grocery list, you choose what you want. Godly husbands are not the kind of lists that can be made. You could have core qualities you desire in a spouse; but those desires for yourself should match God’s desires for you.

If you could change some things within the modern church (us Christians), what would it be?

I would make us more open to people who are not YET Believers without condemning them…. but I would also change the way we try so much to fit in with the world~turn the page

What’s that one thing you haven’t done and is the 1st thing on your bucket list?

An elephant ride. I have a fear of heights I wish to overcome.

One day I will.

Plans for the rest of the year?

I am back in school so finish the semester and I have a short devotional for the ladies coming soon.

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Last words or rather advice for Christians?

The more you read the Bible, the more the Bible reads you.

Let it. It will change your thoughts. Thoughts change habits and habits change lives.

Let the Bible change your life.

ADARA ACCORDING TO ADARRAAAA Current read?

A Guidebook to Prayer: 24 ways to walk with God by Mary Kate Morse You are happiest when?

I am generally a happy person.

Except when I am hungry Your fashion statement would be?

I love comfy jeans and a cute blazer Most valuable possession? my 1st Bible. It is weathered and torn but still so special Daily scent?

Dove Soap and sanctification (laughs). I usually wear a perfume called Belara. It’s a Mary Kay perfume.

Can’t stop thinking about?

The fact that I’ve already been married for 7 months. Time is FLYING. You look up to?

I admire my spiritual mom, Dr. Wanda A. Davis. She is a tremendous woman of God, mother and teacher of the Word.

Favorite destination?

My bed! (laughs again) You haven’t lived if you haven’t?

Accepted Christ as Lord and Savior One thing that people don’t know about me is?

I’m always in deep thought. If it appears I am staring into space…. I am thinking haaaard!

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Monthly Devotion I’ve come across books that were written in the 90’s by Radio Pulpit titled “Bread upon the waters”. They are books written so we could have a daily devotion. What’s so amazing about these books is the fact that till this day they are so informative and relevant more than ever.

So in every issue a page or two will be published.

This devotion is based on the book of Timothy with the heading: RECEIVE AND CONVEY! Read 2 Timothy 2:1-2 How is the gospel conveyed or imparted to others?

Firstly, someone has to hear it. Someone has to tell me about Jesus. Who He is and what He did for me. Often our mothers and fathers are the first to tell us about Jesus. Later we learn of Him in church or at school. I respond to the gospel by hearing it.

But it doesn’t stop there. What I hear I must tell others. I can convey the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ to my friends, children, and colleagues or to those who have never had the opportunity to hear the Word of God. The same applies in the church. An older minister, professor or rector passes the knowledge onto younger people, who are trained at Bible Seminaries or Colleges and, in turn, are called by congregations to minister to the church members. The members themselves covey the message of hope still further.

The gospel is, therefore, continually being received and conveyed or imparted to others. There is a further valid condition for the church. This knowledge must be conveyed by “reliable” people. The church needs to ensure that those who impart this knowledge are qualified and reliable, able to teach others the truths found in God’s precious Word. Pray that the church will have wisdom and choose the right people for the work of the Lord.

Prayer: Holy Spirit, please help me efficiently impart the truth of the gospel to others.

IT IS VERY EASY TO DIE! (PART 2) WRITTEN BY: M.K

It is appointed for a man to die once, thereafter judgement.

There are two most important events in a person’s life. Firstly, it’s the day you are born and secondly, the day you die!

The minute you are born, you are 100% guaranteed that one day you are surely going to die. You can be young or old, rich, poor, sick, healthy, powerful or a nobody etc, we are all on the same path.

One evening, I was preparing to go to sleep. I was my usual self with no problem at all. I was sitting on the bed with a pillow on my back. I then took my Bible and read it, after some time I felt so tired and drowsy since it was very late at night. I just put the Bible still opened on my chest and slid under the blankets. I felt this powerful tiredness coming over me, that I didn’t even switch of the light. I closed my eyes and suddenly I saw myself in this tunnel coming out. As I was coming into the light, I saw that I was coming out through my nostrils. As I was coming out I turned and saw my body lying there, I looked at myself with shock and started touching myself to see if it was really me.

Indeed, it was, I was coming out in bits and pieces and becoming a complete being. My skin was milky white. My image was now complete, the only thing I didn’t touch was my hair, so I can’t tell how it was. I was not floating around but I was steady in the air toward the ceiling.

"EVERYONE MUST DIE ONCE, AND AFTER THAT BE JUDGED BY GOD" HEBREWS 9:27

As I was about to go up through the roof, I looked back at my body and thought about my children. I decided to go back and tuck them in. After kissing them I went through the roof, I stood on the roof outside and admired the beauty of my surroundings. I was praising God for His creativity and I was in awe. I saw that the town where it’s an hour’s trip seemed like a stone throw away, I was gobsmacked. The sky was so beautiful, and I couldn’t stop praising God. After this I couldn’t I just went up into the sky. To be honest, I saw only blackness and nothing more, after what seemed like a long time I came back and entered through my nostrils. I became a living being again (Genesis 2;7).

This whole experience changed my life, my life has never been the same, what I do know is “IT IS VERY EASY TO DIE”.

You see the thing about death is, it comes unannounced, I’m a living proof of that. I was traumatized by this but thanked God for giving me a second chance. I will never misuse this chance EVER. Life is too short, and it is very easy to die. Where will you spend your eternity should you die now? This is a chose you alone should make. Eternal Life is a choice, Heaven is a choice, Hell is a choice, Eternal death is a choice. Make the right choice for your own sake.

Jesus said: “Life and death are put before you, but I would rather you choose life”.

If you want to make Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior, pray this prayer

SCRIPTURE OF THE MONTH

Now, the important thing is that your way of life should be as the gospel of Christ requires.

PHILIPPIANS 1:27

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PURITY

written by: Danielle Ritter

We at Beauty&TheGospel got so moved by the previous couple featured in the Young, Married & BornAgain story. Danielle’s zeal for marriage and purity left us with no choice but to have her back but this time as an article contributor. There is so much we as Christians can learn from each other and this article is no different. One never reaches a point of “enough knowledge” and this writer points that out. Once again to Danielle, thank you for imparting us with your knowledge may God Bless you in abundance.

When I was asked to write this article, I was super excited. This is a topic I wish I talked about more when I was young and not only talked about but actually understood it.

Growing up I thought purity was all about sexual purity, and that was not having sex until marriage. So, when I was older and experimenting with my sexuality, I had this idea engrained in my mind, If I am a virgin then I am pure. I used my virginity to measure the status of my purity and I actually used my virginity as a "badge of honour", like look at me I am so pure. What people did not know is that I was doing everything but having sex, I dressed very provocatively in order to get attention from men and continued to give my body in some form away while calling myself a virgin. In my heart, mind, and even with my body, I was not living a life of purity.

Purity has nothing to do with the history of our bodies, it is the condition of our hearts. So many people can be addicted to pornography and be virgins and believe they are pure. Purity has to do with the way we talk, dress, represent ourselves and how we represent our sexuality. Sexuality is a gift from God but is meant to be stewarded. Purity is walking out holiness, loving Jesus and putting Him first in everything we do. In our Christian culture purity equals virginity but the power of purity is so much bigger than that. It’s truly "be Holy as He is Holy". Our culture needs to see real true purity.

Let’s not only focus on "the history of our bodies but let’s check our hearts and be people who live out what purity really looks like".

In these days, it’s a rarity to see someone wait to have sex until marriage let alone walk out a lifestyle of purity. Living a life of purity is being aware of what we are allowing into our hearts and minds. The Bible says, guard your heart above all else, for it is the wellspring of life".

What we allow in our lives will affect us for the good or the bad. If we want to look different from the culture we have to actually look different. We have to ask ourselves, "does my life look different than non-believers? What is different about my life? The Bible says: “blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God”. Do we want to see God in our lives?

Walking this out, He promises this to us. So next time someone asks you what purity is, what will be your answer? I’ll leave you with this, people don’t counterfeit small things, we don’t counterfeit five-dollar bills, we counterfeit 100-dollar bills. There is nothing in the history of the world that has been more counterfeited than sex, sexuality, and purity, so there must be way more to it than what we see and know.

CREATIVE IN CHRIST WITH KYLE DENDY

Who is Kyle Dendy personally and professionally and where are you from?

Before anything that I ‘do,’ I’m a son, brother, friend, and child of God. These roles bring me the most joy. Professionally, I’m an internationally recognized speaker, an author of multiple books including The Purpose Playbook, and an entrepreneur who has been involved in many ventures and projects.

You are so passionate about the youth and purpose.

Why do these two things mean so much to you?

I really believe that I was sent to this Earth to help others discover why they were here. I lost my father to suicide when I was five, but after finding out certain things later, I discovered that my dad was a man of purpose who had a similar call to mine, but even if it was just for a moment, he forgot that. I want everyone to know that there is a purpose for their life, and I want to help them find it.

Who is King Jesus to Kyle Dendy?

Jesus is the Lord and Saviour of all. Without Him, I’m nothing.

When I say the name Jesus what comes to mind?

Hope.

What challenges do you face as a male, young, born again and now author?

My biggest challenge is balance. Also, it’s easy when ‘doing’ a lot for God to lose sight of God or to lose sight of ‘why’ you’re doing it. I have to keep myself in check concerning these things because I tend to be a workaholic.

You have a book out “THE PURPOSE PLAYBOOK” which is amazing. Take us through the process from the beginning to the end, what inspired you to write a book?

The Purpose Playbook is my third book, but more than the other two, this book captures my heart. I have talked to too many people who have no sense of purpose in their life, and The Purpose Playbook is not another voice saying, “You have a purpose” but a game plan to help you find it.

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Define purpose and how can one determine their purpose?

Purpose, by definition, is “the original reason for which a person or thing was created.” Finding your purpose is not about all of a sudden being able to sum it up in one statement but rather each person’s God given purpose will take them on their very own Purpose Road in which God will have a number of assignments for them–big and small. As they are faithful in the small, God will reveal the bigger. Finding this road, then, is about walking with God but also discovering and developing what God has given you–your gifts, your triggers, etc. In the book, I help readers identify what these are and give them practical steps to move in the direction of their purpose.

How important is it to be around people with a purpose that is aligned to yours?

It’s imperative. The wrong people in your inner circle will shut down the mission. This doesn’t mean to cut off everyone who isn’t called to the places you are called to but that you need people around you who are pushing you toward the person of your future, not your past or present.

Have you always aspired to write a book?

Yes, I told my 2nd grade teacher that I would be an author one day.

Beauty and the Gospel is about “living for God and still being dope”. You fit that so perfectly, so how do you then as young as you are, and a male manage to do that especially in these times we are living in?

I never wanted to lose my style or ‘swagger’ just because I started following God with more passion than ever. I see a lot of people try to fit the mould of the place they’re stepping into to the extent that they’re no longer themselves, just cheap copies of what they’ve seen other people be.

Before I ever preached a message, wrote a book, or did anything like that, I always dressed fly and had an eye for style. Continuing that when I started my other projects was and is me just being me and to deny the way God made you is dangerous.

If you were granted one lifetime opportunity, what would it be?

To spend the rest of my life faithfully helping others discover God’s purpose for their life.

When people hear the name Kyle Dendy. What do you want them to know?

I want them to know that this guy actually cared about people. His life was bigger than trying to inspire people so that he could get his bills paid. On the contrary, he genuinely cared about the people he had the chance to reach.

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You have a T-shirt apparel line out. How did that come about and what’s your dream when it comes to that?

Back to the question on being dope, I just wanted to create purpose driven clothes that I thought looked cool and honestly would wear if no one else bought it. My vision is that it becomes less of a clothing line and more merch for the purpose gang movement. Like a school proudly repping team’s apparel.

How can one be part of the Purpose Gang?

As of now, joining the Purpose Gang is about making a commitment to find and follow God’s purpose for your life. We have people that rep the purpose gang worldwide, and it will continue to grow.

To someone going through the worst right now, what’s your message?

As the old saying goes, “This too shall pass.” Great pain or tragedy pushes a person to a great purpose or causes them to spiral out of control. The difference maker is a choice to be a victim in your mind or to believe that your greatest victories are still to come.

GOD "PAYS FOR EVERYTHING HE ORDERS" KYLE DENDY

How can Africans access your book?

On Amazon, they can order the physically book or download the book digitally.

Last words and plans for the rest of 2018?

I will be going on a speaking tour later this year, but for now am learning to sit at His feet, pray more powerfully, and study more diligently. Before we can serve Him effectivity, we must learn to sit before Him. When are you coming to South Africa?

God willing, one day soon when the door opens.

IF YOU'RE READING THIS YOU HAVE A PURPOSE `KYLE DENDY

Daily mantra?

“How can we pull this off?”

Purpose is…….?

The key to fulfillment when it is truly God’s purpose for you.

On the weekend you will find me ….?

Brainstorming how to help more people.

Favorite Author ….?

Early Nightingale or Napoleon Hill.

Can’t live without?

Friends and family.

I will retire the day ……?

I won’t ever retire.

I dream of?

Helping millions answer the purpose question.

Best advice ever received?

“If you want something, go get it.” - Mom

2018 is …..?

The purpose year.

What people don’t know is that?

I Have a goofy side while most just know my serious side.

If it weren’t for Jesus I would …….?

Have messed up my life a long time ago.

Can’t stop thinking about?

Helping people find their purpose

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YOUR GREATEST LEGACY! We are so honored to share this beautiful article written by Angus Buchan . A Born Again spirit filled servant of the Gospel.

Thanking you once again Angus for sharing this article with us . He is an Author, Farmer, Husband, Father and Grandfather.

YOUR GREATEST LEGACY? We’re so concerned about the economy, politics and other things we often forget about the basics – our home life. But strong families ensure a strong nation. Revival and change won’t come through parliament or through the government, it will come through the strength and peace found in the home.

It’s so nice for me to return home to my wife, children and grandchildren after being away on a trip. However, I know some men don’t have the same experience, which is why they frequent pubs. The intention isn’t to get drunk, but rather to find the ‘fellowship’ lacking at home.

The devil is bent on destroying the family.

If home isn’t a safe place where respect is shown between

Sometimes we’re so busy worrying about

family members, children won’t respect their peers when

issues outside the front door, the devil walks right through the kitchen door.

When Dad and Mom can’t see eye-to-eye, and are continually arguing, they can’t think clearly. This affects the children. In turn, the uncertainty, insecurity and stress spread to the farm, affecting the workers and, ultimately, the future of the whole enterprise.

Let’s get back to basics. Put God first, then your spouse, then your children and then everything else follows.

they leave home.

Children won’t do what you tell them, they’ll do what you do. If you’re unfaithful to your husband or wife, your child will grow up to be unfaithful. If you don’t respect each other, don’t expect your child to respect others. This is the root of many problems in our country. There’s also a lack of mentor ship in our nation. We’re faced with a fatherless generation as too many fathers just aren’t accepting their responsibilities.

We need to restore order in the home, if this nation is going to succeed, and we need to do it soon. The road to hell is paved with good intentions: don’t intend to do something, do it!

The most beautiful homes are empty

The best role model we have is Jesus Christ. He never

because they have no heart. Dad and Mom

abused a woman or a child, He never took advantage of the

are divorced, the children are away at

poor or the needy. In fact, He was the champion of the

boarding school and the place is dead. If we

orphan and the widow.

get our priorities back in order, though, our homes will be vibrant, and will flourish.

Finally, remember this: “The greatest legacy that any man

We talk about there being a lack of respect

can leave his children, is the way in which he treats their

in South Africa – well, respect should be taught to young children in their formative years at home.

mother”.

God bless Angus Buchan

IT WAS THE HAND OF GOD You know so many times as Christians, wait let me say as human beings we face encounters that can only be solved by Jesus. These types of situations once solved, make you sit and be in awe of how a human could have never survived that. In everyday life we get to see the hand of God by merely being alive , we get to experience what an awesome God we serve . In this issue we feature a story that will change your life in every way. If you have no idea what God can do , this is one true example . This story is by DOLLY KHAMBULE .You can also share yours with us at: beautyandthegospel@gmail.com.

I had to attend a parents meeting at Reigerpark Secondary School which was an evening session.

My two sons an niece accompanied me. We were in a jolly mood as we were listening to music by Brook Benton “IF YOU THINK GOD ISN’T THERE, JUST LOOK AROUND”.

Now, the road towards the school had a railway pass that enables motorists to cross over into the location. It was dark, but clear due to the car lights. Suddenly as we were crossing, we all saw train lights brightening everyone in the car. With a loud hooting the car was right in the middle and the front part of the train was visible enough to smash us. There was a loud cry of MOMMY! by my sons. I couldn’t do much except say a little prayer “God you knew this will happen” then I closed my eyes and let go of everything.

To our surprise, when we opened our eyes and lifted our heads from our knees, the car was nicely parked under a tree. We could see the back of the train fading from sight. We realized then and there that only God Almighty could do that.

Immediately we dedicated the moment with a thanksgiving prayer and proceeded to the meeting.

IT WAS THE HAND OF GOD THAT TODAY I AM ALIVE TO SHARE THIS TESTIMONY WITH YOU. HE TRULY IS AMAZING AND ALIVE.

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A LOVE LETTER FROM KING JESUS TO HIS BRIDE (part 2) SISTER CLAIRE

Your participation in carnal preoccupations with cooking,

My brides, I am not saying this to condemn you. I am

sewing, decorating, buying, selling, having this and that.

answering your prayers, this is what I require of you.

Oh, those idols are detestable to Me when I find that kind

This is why you have such a hard time seeing and hearing Me.

of clutter in the heart. I want to run the other way. And

Work on this and I will bless you with visitations and

when I see that a soul prefers that to my company, well My

consolations, I promise you. I love you all dearly and tenderly. I

heart collapses in sadness. Oh, how could you prefer these

am coming for you, prepare yourselves. Well, after that word,

worthless idols to Me, how could you?

you’re probably thinking what’s left for me to watch? Well,

I’m not talking about when you fall into a mood or are

watch children’s movies (that aren’t atheistic) nature movies,

deeply hurt, disappointed and you head for the Hagen-

documentaries as long as there is no obnoxious content and

daas and a movie. Although keep the movie pure. I’m

also simple cartoons.

talking about making a conscious decision to forego time

You could also get much headier with intellectual programs,

with Me for useless things. That’s why I get so disappointed

interviews. Also, the music you listen to be very careful what

with you when you follow rabbit trails on the internet. What

you're putting in your Spirit because whatever it is, it lingers in

a waste of time, these are willful sins you do not recognize

your mind and soul, playing over and over again. I wish you

because when you are done surfing the net you feel

could see what circular music does to your spirit, you would

conviction. “You know you shouldn’t have wasted all that

run away and hide, My Brides in everything and anything

time”, your heart sinks a little knowing you’ve disappointed

practice the Spirit of discernment.

Me. Not only have you wasted time, you’ve also filled your mind

JUST DON’T WALK AWAY CLUTTERED, SEEK ME EARNESTLY

with unnecessary cares, then you speak them out to others

AND YOU SHALL FIND ME. I AM COMING BACK VERY SOON,

and pass them around, so you not only affect yourself but

LET ME NOT FIND YOU CONSUMED BY THE THINGS OF THIS

others as well giving them a bad example.

TEMPORARY WORLD.

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Monthly Devotion This devotion is based on the book of Titus with the heading: RENEWAL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT! Read Titus 3:6-8 The works of the church would be fruitless without the Holy Spirit. No matter how beautiful the building, or how perfect all the planning and organisation, it would be to no effect without the Holy Spirit.

As believers, God has poured out His Holy Spirit upon us. That is why we can look back at the past, live today, and look forward to tomorrow. We can look back knowing that our sins have been forgiven. It is unnecessary to think about our past sins. We must rather focus on God remembering His amazing grace and mercy.

We can live today because we have been renewed by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and, therefore, have a new quality of life. We can and must live differently to those in the world because we have received true Life.

We only really begin to live when Jesus Christ lives in us.

But we can also look forward. We are “heir having the hope of eternal life” (v 7). No matter how wonderful we might find life on earth, the life which is to come far exceeds our greatest expectations. And, as believers, we can know that we have eternal life (John 3:16). Our work in Church is not fruitless when the Holy Spirit is at work in us. It is then that God uses us to build His church for the extension of His Kingdom.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank you that You have poured out Your Holy Spirit to me.

young , married &

BORN AGAIN by; empress teekay

A wedding is a ceremony where two people are united in marriage. Created by God for us.

We can never learn enough and this couple from Johannesburg, South Africa does exactly that, they teach , encourage and live. Enjoy and make sure you have a note book with you, you will definitely be taking notes.

Who are you individually (personally & professionally).

Thabo: I am a man raised in a God fearing family that taught me the value of a life with God. I am not sure where I would be if it had not been for the love of God. Professionally I am an analytical civil engineer that loves to provide engineering solutions for clients.

Neo: First thing that comes to mind when describing myself is MOTHER. Nurturing the Nzo boys is my main focus and passion. I am generally a fun, loving yet serious person. I thrive under pressure and routine.

Professionally, I have recently decided to pursue my ultimate passion in fashion as a personal stylist and shopper. Oh, what a joy it has been to embark on this entrepreneurial journey! Keeya Style is my little baby, I love seeing it grow.

How and when did you meet?

Thabo: A friend of mine mentioned Neo to me. I asked her for a photo and never followed up for a year. When her name came up again numbers were exchanged, and we started talking. I met Neo at her house when I went to visit her after work on a warm evening in March 2009, from that day on wards we just couldn’t stop seeing each other.  How long did you date before you got married?

Neo: We dated for exactly a twelve months relationship before getting married. Met 01 April 2009 and said our vows 30 March 2010!

How long did you date before you got married?

Neo: We dated for exactly a twelve months relationship before getting married. Met 01 April 2009 and said our vows 30 March 2010!

How did you individually know that He, She was the one?

Thabo: It was the peace I felt when I was around her.

Neo: The first day I met him, I knew he would be my husband. The time we spent thereafter just confirmed it. Being around him just felt right and safe.

When did you get married?

Neo: We got married on the 30th March 2010. We got married on a Wednesday evening with just our immediate families present. It was an intimate dinner celebration. I’d certainly love to host an elaborate celebration, possibly a 10 or 20-year wedding celebration. To have our children, whole family and friends celebrate with us.

let no one separate -Ecclesiastes 4:12

Therefore what God has joined together,

YOUNG, MARRIED & BORN AGAIN

the Nzo's

Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate .

-Ecclesiastes 4:12

Has your relationship changed from dating to marriage?

I believe it has changed because after we got married we had to deal with real life issues that were not there when we dated. Mainly because we dated for a short period of time, within the first 6 months of our first year together, lobola negotiations began. So we basically got to know each other in marriage.

If you could change the perception that people have about marriage, what would it be?

Generally, people perceive marriage to be easy. We would change that perception, there will be times where you differ in opinions, approaches and that is absolutely fine.

For the single person out there, wondering when they are getting married, what advice would you give them?

Take the time to know yourself before getting married, not only will it be a great way to attract the right partner, but it also helps you to be prepared for what is yet to come.

How do you deal with problems that you encounter as a married couple?

Our general approach is to retract and think things through, then talk about it when we are calm. Our basis is always making decisions that are best for our family.

Challenges you’re facing as a young, married born again couple?

One our main challenge with our growing family is the balance and synergy of our spiritual focus as a couple and as family. Although over time we have learnt to make it an absolute priority, it is such a joy to see our boys learn and flourish spiritually.

Things you wish you were told about marriage?

Thabo: It’s not your partners role to make you happy, learn to be able to, by yourself.

Your partners efforts to that, will be an added bonus.

Who is Jesus Christ to you individually and as a couple?

Neo and Thabo: He is the Rock of our foundation and Refuge in times of need.

One word, if possible to describe your marriage?

Dynamic.

What advice to those who are in the process of getting married would you give?

Neo and Thabo: Do not overlook the benefits of counselling and support structure. The counselling equips you with tools to be able to function as a married couple. Your support structure is your crutch in times of need.

The best advice ever received?

Thabo: Love your wife the same way as Christ loved the church. That is the greatest example of what love is!

We at Beauty&TheGospel got the opportunity to see The Apostle Paul movie, which made us fall more in love with the Apostle. If you haven't seen it, it will be available on DVD from the 19th of June 2018 .

We have added some of his greatest scriptures.

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3O SILENT FACTS ABOUT THE RAPTURE by: UNKNOWN

This is a continuation from the previous issue with the rest of the 14 of the 30 silent facts about the Rapture!

17. After the event, all those who are bitter against one another, malicious, unforgiving, jealous, arrogant, haters, hypocrites, drunkards, fornicators, adulterers, adulteresses, murderers with weapons and murders with tongue etc, shall have enough time to continue in their trade ( Heb 12:1415).

18. When the event is over there shall be revival among those who have chosen to stay behind not because there will be a second chance no, but because the reality of the event would have struck them like a thunderbolt. But they will have to pay with their own blood (2 Tim 4:3).

19. When the event is over, those who are left behind shall no longer be safe to worship in their gigantic, fanciful and multi-billion dollars/naira cathedrals. Instead they shall seek safety in caves, bushes and abandoned and dilapidated but hidden structures (Rev 6:15-17).

20. When this great event is over, each time those who will miss their flight manage to gather for worship, they will pay attention to only one sermon- whether they gather in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North or South America; the sermon will only center on “How to meet the Divine Standard and join the other Saints� (Rev 14:6-7).

21. It is also worthy to note that those who will be left behind will never have any business with comedians at their altars anymore. No! There shall no longer be gatherings for entertainments. Whenever, they manage to gather, it shall always be for serious religious business only (Luke 21:34).

22. The prayer pattern of those who will be left behind will also undergo a radical change. They will not be praying for things anymore. They will only be praying for strength to withstand the tortures of the AntiChrist and die bravely to join the other saints. None will be praying for jobs, marriages etc (Rev 8:3-4).

23. It is equally worthy of note that some of those who will miss their flight will not be able to endure torture of the Anti-Christ. They will receive the mark of the beast and thereby be doomed forever (Rev 14:911).

24. When the ready saints are gone, all our denominational walls of partition will collapse. The man or woman who use to worship in Omega Fire, Jesus Chapel, Exodus Kingdom Gospel Centre, Deeper Life, for instance, will hide in the same place with those who worship in Christ Embassy, Church of God Mission, Assemblies of God, Word Aflame, Action Chapel, Winners Chapel, Lighthouse Chapel etc and nobody will remember to claim superiority anymore because then they will be facing a common enemy (Eph 4:1-6).

25. When this event is over, each time believers who will miss their flight manage to gather anywhere for worship, there will be an atmosphere of sobriety. This rowdiness we witness today shall be no more (1 Peter 4:7, 1 Peter 5:8).

26. There shall also be a radical change in the attitude of those who will miss their flight towards Bible study. What we have now is an attitude characterized by high degree of indifference, but when the ready saints are gone, those who will be left behind will begin to take their Bible study seriously (2 Timothy 2:15).

27. All the teens and youths who come to church to please their parents will repent after this great event; yes, they will begin to seek God for themselves (Rev 19:5, Rev 20:12).

28. When the event is over, all those who will do any form of business in the schools, hospitals, banks, etc, will have to bear the mark of the beast (666) or be hunted down and killed like common criminals (Rev 13:17).

29. One of the gains of this reminder is that there may be someone reading this piece today who will take a firm decision to ensure that he/she gets on board that celestial flight travelling to glory ( Rev 2:7, 2:11, 2:17,2:29, 3:6, 3:15, 3:22).

30. However, one of the greatest tragedies of this reminder is that there may be someone too who is reading this piece today but who will see no need to heed this warning. A tragedy indeed.( Rev 22:11-12).

Do all you can not to miss the Rapture. Jesus Christ is coming very soon. Share the truth.

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Monthly Devotion This devotion is based on the book of Timothy with the heading: OUR ATTITUDE TO OUR OPPONENTS! Read 2 Timothy 2:22-26 Human nature displays a tendency to mercilessly attack those who oppose us. We pull out all the stops in an endeavour to win every argument. If necessary, we will use anger to show our annoyance at the other person’s “incorrect” viewpoint.

Paul showed us another way. We should approach everyone, including our opponents, with friendliness instead of anger. We must try not to be drawn into an argument. We may win the argument and lose the person for Christ. Our friendliness could possibly lead our opponent to salvation as he sees Christ in us. Our friendliness could result in our opponent breaking free from the devil’s grip.

It is not easy to continually approach opponents with friendliness. People tend to annoy us because of their irrational and illogical reasoning and because they do not obey God’s Word. Getting cross or angry is the worst possible way to try and win an opponent for Christ. It is essential to follow Paul’s advice and keep on being friendly, for the sake of Jesus Christ and His Kingdom.

We could be unjustly or unfairly treated in the process, but we should be prepared for this (v 24). I can bear anything for Jesus Christ because He bore everything for me.

Prayer: Loving Lord, please give me a friendly attitude towards others, for the sake of your Kingdom.

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BY : EMPRESS TEEKAY

To start this new article , we feature SARAH JEAN ARMSTRONG who is an amazing Born Again Christian blogger who is candid, little crazy, and wildly in love with the One who saved her.

Who is Sarah personally and professionally and where are you from?

Personally, I am someone who was once extremely lost, broken, and unknowingly searching for the meaning of life in all the wrong places, until Jesus stepped in and rescued me. Professionally, I am a Christian Counsellor during my off hours, and most recently I walked away from my corporate job and back into the hospitality industry, which took some humbling on my part to not care so much of what everyone else would think about this decision, knowing it was the Lord who lead me there. I am now in an area, void of much light, and I hope to shine as much as I can there for Jesus in this new chapter of my life.

How and when did you become Born Again?

I was at a point in my life where I was so lost. I had no idea why I was doing the things I was doing and at that point I was ready to do anything to have answers. I was numb to everything, an empty shell and so disconnected from the world. I found myself in a church service, where it had been probably 10 years since I had been in one and the moment I heard the worship music, it is almost as if I felt a flicker of electricity in my heart like something awakened. I knew that was what I had been missing in my life. I went to a Christian Recovery Retreat where I got Christian counselling for everything I had gone through in life. It was there, I encountered the true heart of Jesus. It was there I finally saw who I was in Jesus.

@sarah.jean.armstrong

How and when did you get into blogging? And why Christian blogging?

I actually only started really purposely blogging a couple of months ago. I would post here and there on Instagram, but that was it. I had tried to start a blog a few years before, but it was my own will, not God's. Well, I started getting the nudge to be a louder voice with some of the pain I had walked through and some of the things I have and am going through. I started praying about it and God started making it clear that He wanted me to start. My blog is about to launch soon, but since then, I have been just blogging on Instagram until I open the doors.

What is blogging?W O R D S B Y S A R A H Blogging to me is sharing my heart, letting people in and providing a place to find hope, encouragement, laughter, and realness. Blogging is opening the doors of my life, so others can come in and get warm. So others can come in and be filled. Which is why my blog is called Come to the Table. I love what the table represented to Jesus and throughout the Bible. I love the image of sitting at the table with Jesus.

What inspires your posts and what preparation goes into it?

Honestly, the Word is what will usually prompt a post. I have journal-ed many of my thoughts as I read the word every morning and will share some of those thoughts.

Other times, it is something I am experiencing.

Something I see others experiencing, or a burning in my spirit that God gives me to share on a topic. Some, not always pretty.

What do you want people to learn from your blogs?

I want them to learn the love of Jesus. That there are no bounds to His love. That all are welcome and, as much as social media paints a picture that some people are perfect, we are ALL messed up on some level. I want them to learn how to walk this life holding Jesus' hand, and witness the glory of God in their life and mine as I walk along with them.

Other Interests?

Anything Jesus. As crazy and cliché as that sounds, I am all for Him. I love worship especially worship concerts. I just love Him in the centre of it all. Though, I do like baking, working out and being a light in a dark place, if He is there, which He always is, I have fun doing anything. I also have a passion for acting and the entertainment world. I’d love to do fun little gigs here in and there with that. :)

What is the secret to authentic, thought provoking blogging?

Realness, Honestly, Transparency and letting the Spirit lead.

When I try to write in my own strength, they usually fall short. With Him, they are always for a purpose. He has a world of children that need to hear from Him. For me, letting Him use me and being open to how and why, is where the real posts come in. Sometimes I don't want to share what I am going through, or have, but if God is leading, I know it is for someone, or something.

What makes you different from other Christian bloggers?

There are a lot of Christians out there who use Jesus and the name Christian as a platform for more than just FOR Him. I honestly just want to show how messy, how incredibly messed up my life has been, and how much God has redeemed me, and how much He wants to in their life too. I have no other intentions but to be a big voice for HIM, not for me. I try to respond to everyone who reaches out with a true and pure heart. I am not someone who says one thing, and does another. I just want to be as real, honest, and candid as I can, because in the end, I want to see Jesus one day, and hear HIM say I was different. That I made HIM proud, and no one else. .

Who is King Jesus to you?

He is my everything. He is my saving grace. My Savior. My all and all. He saved and rescued me. I don't know what He is doing in my life half the time, but oh how I know He is good.

To look at who I was once, He is truly the God of miracles.

Advice on how to start Christian blogging?

Pray and Seek Him, let it be for HIM and He will lead the way. Start journaling, spending more time with Him and seeing what He wants you to do. To make sure that is where HE wants you in your time. Blogging is in a sense, journaling, so if you start there, He will help you take it public if it is what He wants, which, if it is a desire in your heart, you can bet HE placed it there, know that. Those desires are HIS, which makes it SO exciting if He is calling you, So exciting!

Last words to the Beauty&TheGospel reader?

This world needs more of you. More of people who are hungry for more of God. Who are eager to read more about Him and put things in their hand that grow their heart and grow their spirit. More people who are ready to CHOOSE Him, to be all in. This is what this magazine represents and, God is calling everyone it touches, to be bolder for Him. To start to dream with Him, to see what HE wants to do in their life. Open your heart, open your heart to ALL He might want to do in your life. Let go of it all, and begin to see what He will do with a fully surrendered heart. He will blow you away and take you deeper than ever before. All you have to do is let Him fully in. :)

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