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National Black Faith and Civil Rights Leaders Encouraging Communities to Continue to “Stay at Home” in States Lifting Orders
Rev. Al Sharpton (NAN) We, the undersigned, have joined together to state our unequivocal and firm opposition to the premature effort of governors to willfully re-open their states. The actions of these governors, which demonstrate reckless disregard for the health and life of Black residents, compel us to speak out and take action to protect ourselves. As faith leaders and civil rights leaders, we work every day on behalf of the needs of our families and communities. We regard this pandemic as a grave threat to the health and life of our people, and as a threat to the integrity and vitality of the communities we are privileged to serve. For these reasons, we encourage all Black churches and businesses to remain closed during this critical period. The denominations and independent churches represented in this statement, which comprise a combined membership of more than 25 million people and more than 30,000 congregations, intend to remain closed and to continue to worship virtually, with the same dedication and love that we brought to the church. The civil rights organizations represented are working tirelessly to protect our communities from injustice and inequality as this country responds to the pandemic. But they are doing so remotely, working from their
Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson (CNBC)
Sherrilyn Ifill (NAACP LDF)
Marc Morial (NUL)
Derrick Johnson (NAACP)
Melanie Campbell (BWR)
Kristen Clarke (Lawyers’ Committee)
homes to continue the vital work of civil rights. This pandemic has ravaged Black communities in both urban and rural areas. The CDC reports that Black people constitute 20% of all U.S. coronavirus deaths, although we are only 12% of the U.S. population. Across the country, we see the same disproportionate impact. Our
families need us. Our communities need us. We must continue to telework wherever possible, and to tele-worship for however long it is necessary to do so. Opening too soon also threatens our financial future. As church leaders and business owners, we must take responsibility for helping to protect the health of our parishioners and patrons – the very people
with whom we must work in the coming months to rebuild the economic strength of our communities. Of course, we recognize that some members of our community may feel compelled to engage in some aspects of public life. For those who must, we strongly See STAT AT HOME, on page 5
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Seasons Are Just That: Seasons By Rev. Floyd Rose Senior Servant, Serenity Church Everything has its seasons, and seasons come and seasons go. Nothing really last. However devastating, seasons don’t last. They come to pass. I have decided to let this season come and let it pass. Summers come and then give way to the winters. Winters come and give way to the Springtime. Springtime comes and gives way to the summer, which gives way to the fall, and the fall gives way to the winter again. Nothing really lass. Although Karina was a devastating storm, and it tore apart Louisiana, it, too, came and It too passed. When Noah came out of the Ark, God told him. “As long as the earth shall stand, there shall be summer and winter, hot and cold, summer, and seed time and harvest.” I am eighty-one years old and will be eighty-two should I live till November Ist, and I have seen the winter give way to the summer, and the summer give way to the fall, and the fall to the winter again. Yes, everything comes and everything passes. But nothing lasts but God. He alone is forever. I was in a revival in the early seventies in Dorchester. Mass., with a blind preacher when his wife died. I went with him to his house, and his daughter was there. She was crying and talking about how good her mother was, and she didn’t understand why she had to die. Her
father asked her to come close to him, and he hugged her and said, “daughter, People don’t die because they are good or bad, they die because that is just the way it is.” When I learned that Tedra Green, my wife’s youngest daughter, had died, my wife was devastated. Tedra was such a good person, and the other members of Stell’s family were also devastated; but I found consolation in the words of the blind preacher. “People don’t die because they are good or bad. They die because that is just the way it is. A man much wiser than I said, “To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under the heaven.” I don’t know how long this present virus will last or its purpose, but I am sure that it has its season, and like all other viruses and storms, it too will pass. Wilma came and Wilma passed. Andrew came and Andrew passed. Ike came and Ike passed. Harvey came and Harvey passed. Katrina came and Katrina passed. Only God remains, and He will never pass. He alone is forever. Floyd Rose Senior Servant Serenity Church
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Church Of God In Christ Hit Hard By Cov-19 Written by Madison J. Gray The Church of God in Christ (COGIC), the nation’s largest African American Pentecostal denomination, has been particularly affected by coronavirus as many among its leadership have died of the disease. The Washington Post reports church leadership in states like Michigan, New York, California and Mississippi, all states where COGIC has a strong presence, have seen as many as 30 bishops and other clergy felled by COVID-19. Deaths in the church include First Assistant Presiding Bishop Phillip A. Brooks of Detroit; Bishop Tony Scott of Clarksdale, Miss.; and Bishops Robert E. Smith of Flint, Mich., and Robert L. Harris, also of Detroit were reported by various news outlets. Similar losses have taken hold in Southern California, according to the Los Angeles Sentinel.
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COGIC presiding Bishop Charles Blake has been providing directives for church members since March and has advised that services and other functions stop, including major conferences planned for 2020. “I’d like to take this opportunity to unequivocally state that all Church of God in Christ local, district, state and international gatherings should absolutely cease,” Blake said in a video to church members. “Saints of God, let us please continue to do all we can to contribute to the flattening of this pandemic’s curve. I cannot stress the vital importance of doing so for the safety and well-being of all.” Like the National Baptist Convention, the African Methodist EpiscopaL Church, and the United Methodist Church, COGIC is an institution within the African American community with 7.7 million members worldwide. People who study the Black church say what is happening to the denomination is another exposure to how health disparities are being exploited by coronavirus to harm African Americans.
“This will change the ecosystem of Black church life,” Anthea Butler, a University of Pennsylvania associate professor of religious studies. “It’s showing the inequities of health disparities and economic disparities in the black community.” Churches across the country have stopped traditional formal services. Many who could opted for virtual churches broadcast on social media or live streaming services. Others are keeping congregants engaged through phone prayer lines. But pews, normally packed for Easter Sunday, were empty on a day when flocks are usually drawn to church. A handful of churches have stayed open with preachers refusing to let COVID19 stop them from providing religious services. But at least one minister has died since his refusal. Bishop Gerald Glenn of New Deliverance Evangelistic Church in Chesterfield, Va., died earlier this month of complications from the virus.
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Christians Battling Porn Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Need More Than Jesus, Josh McDowell Says
Josh McDowell speaks at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation in Washington, DC, on May 3, 2017. | (Photo: Courtesy of NCOSE) Christians struggling with porn are going to need more than Jesus to get over their addiction, and that's no heresy, says apologist and author Josh McDowell. "Porn is by far the greatest cancer ever to the church," McDowell said in an interview with The Christian Post, noting that the problem is particularly relevant given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. "It is right at this moment destroying more churches, more pastors, more marriages, more people's lives, more relationships than any one thing has ever done simultaneously in history," he stressed. Fueled by the 24/7 accessibility of the internet, the porn scourge is worsening at the moment, he said, in light of how everyone
is staying indoors and increasingly isolated because of the coronavirus outbreak. The author elaborated that when the pandemic passes, there will be an explosion of porn addiction because of the increased exposure, but far too many pastors will not address the issue because of shame, fear of exposure and fear of ignorance. "If pastors do not rise up and address this issue, then we are pretty well spinning our wheels in so many areas," McDowell said. But they are going to need more than Jesus to get through addiction. "I put it this way: When it comes to porn and most things in your life, you need more than Jesus. And oh, that just irritates some Christians because they don't know the Bible.
"I need more than Jesus, you need more than Jesus. We all do. Why? When it comes to my salvation, all I need is Jesus, not Jesus plus works or this or that or church. He paid the entire price." He continued, "But we need the church, the Body of Christ. In the New American Standard version, 161 times the phrase 'one another' is used. And 30-some times it says 'each other.' I believe that 98 percent of people who start watching and become addicted to porn will not make it out [of the addiction] without others around them." McDowell added that he also expects a greater need for professional counseling after this pandemic passes. "Don't hesitate to get professional help. That doesn't mean going to the church and meeting with someone who will counsel
you. You need a professional person to walk you through this, and you realize that it's not going to happen overnight." He believes that for the average person who gets ensnared in porn, it takes around three to four years to break its grip in light of how it rewires the brain. In recent years, the Christian apologist has dedicated a considerable amount of time and use of his platform to address the pornography scourge. At a May 2017 gathering a the National Center on Sexual Exploitation in Washington, D.C., he urged parents to begin talking to children about the dangers of pornography when they are 5 years old.
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Texas Father Battles Deceased Ex-Wife's Fiancé for Custody of 5-Year-Old Daughter
Texas father, "Chris," reads to his daughter, "Ann," in a Facebook video posted on April 21, 2020. | Facebook/Texas Home School Coalition A Texas father had his case heard before the state Supreme Court through video conferencing Wednesday as he seeks to keep full custody of his 5-year-old daughter after a lower court awarded joint custody to the fiancé of the child’s deceased mother. National parental rights activists are paying close attention to the case centered around the basic question: Should a fit father be forced to share custody of his daughter with an unrelated man? Some advocates fear that a ruling against the biological father by the Texas Supreme Court could set a dangerous precedent when it comes to the rights of biological parents to object to non-relatives who want visitation rights and custody rights over their children. “My daughter doesn’t know him. She lived with him cumulatively under six months,” the father, identified as “Chris,” said in a recent social media video about his ex-wife’s fiancé. “I thought that as the biological father, I [should] win. We learned quickly, that is not the case.” Chris’ case dates back to 2018 when the child’s mother died of injuries caused by a tragic car accident. Since the parents' separation in 2016, the mother and father shared 50/50 custody of
their child even though the mother sought a modification to the agreement before her death. Since her passing, the child, identified as “Ann,” has spent most of her time living with her father as he has battled in court to keep full custody. Initially, after the mother’s death, the maternal grandparents filed for joint custody of their grandchild in July 2018. The mother’s fiancé, identified as “J.D.," who had gotten engaged to the mother three months before her death, also filed for joint custody a month later in August 2018. The grandparents' request for joint custody was denied in court because they were unable to prove that the father was an unfit parent, according to Jeremy Newman, director of public policy at the Texas Home School Coalition, an organization supporting Chris’ quest to maintain full custody. However, the trial court granted the fiancé joint custody of Ann on May 8, 2019. Advocates for the father say the decision essentially gives the fiancé the right to make certain medical decisions for the child and the right to have Ann stay with him on various days each month.
In July 2019, Chris filed an emergency appeal to the Fort Worth Court of Appeals asking the appellate court to strike down the lower court’s ruling on grounds that it violated his constitutional rights as a parent. However, his request was denied. “So the argument being made is that because [the fiancé] cohabitated with the daughter for between five and six months, cumulatively, that he developed a strong enough relationship with her that he should be entitled to custody of her,” Newman told The Christian Post. “And in the arguments on top of that is that not only is he entitled to custody, but when he makes that request, he doesn't have to overcome any type of constitutional presumption in favor of the father.” Newman explained that the fiancé’s legal argument is based on an interpretation of Texas law that allows a person to request custody of a child if the individual has developed a parent-like relationship with the child. “Basically, that is what [the fiancé] is arguing he has,” Newman added. “Even during the entire time that the daughter lived in the same house as him, she only lived there because her mother lived there. The mother was the one taking care of
the child and the boyfriend cohabitated with them. And now, the argument is basically, ‘Hey, I managed to become a parent to that child in about a six-month window where she happened to live with me. And not only am I a parent, but I am just as much a parent as the actual father is.’” Newman argues that it's a requirement under the U.S. Constitution for parties looking to restrict the custody rights of parents to prove that the parents are unfit. “Someone who happens to live in the home has the right to request custody. But to win custody, they would have to overcome that [parental presumption],” Newman said. “Now, the boyfriend is arguing that ‘I don’t have to overcome that presumption.’” If the fiancé prevails in the case, it could open the door for other non-relatives such as nannies or live-in boyfriends to claim legal rights in Texas to other people’s children, Newman contended. In August 2019, Chris appealed to the Texas Supreme Court. Newman said he's optimistic after attending Wednesday’s virtual hearing. “I don’t want to hypothesize any justice's final decisions but you can infer from their
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communities in our country. And so, we link arms in our shared determination to protect our communities from the ravages of this pandemic. For now, that means encouraging each and every one of you to stay home. And because we are surrounded by the “great cloud of witnesses” who came before us – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Thurgood Marshall, and Fannie Lou Hamer – we encourage you to use this time at home
to do what is necessary to ensure that our community will emerge from this challenging time stronger than ever: register to vote, take the necessary steps to prepare to vote in the upcoming elections (in person or by mail, depending on your state laws), and complete your census form. This is work we must do now if we are to secure a brighter future for our children and for generations to come.
encourage you to take seriously the need to wear masks and gloves in public spaces, to limit your contact with others, to engage in continued physical distancing, to regularly wash your hands and to refrain from touching your face. Please reach out to your local
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Bill Johnson: Every Christian Called to Give God 'Opportunity' to Work Miracles Through Them Bethel Church pastor Bill Johnson said that while many Christians are uncomfortable with the supernatural and hold back from allowing God to miraculously heal the sick through them, the responsibility of every believer is to “take some form of risk to give God a chance to show up and do what only He can do.” Johnson, pastor of the megachurch in Redding, California, that also runs a school of supernatural ministry, participated in Thursday’s session of the Q 2020 Virtual Summit, an annual event that equips Christian leaders to thoughtfully engage culture from a Christian worldview. During the session, the pastor was asked by host Gabe Lyons to address “why we should lean into the supernatural more” and “trust God to do things that we might not ever understand in the supernatural realm.” “If everything about [God] is something I understand, then I've reduced Him to my size,” Johnson replied. “I'm required to live with mystery. And if I'm a follower of Jesus, I need to at least attempt to do what He did and said that we would do.” Johnson referenced Matthew 10:8, where Jesus sends out the 12 Apostles and tells them: “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give." “Part of what He imparted to His disciples was this mandate to heal the sick, raise the dead, whatever it might be,” he explained. “It's the miracle realm. The miracle realm is not the bonus, it's not the controversial side Bethel Church pastor Bill Johnson speaks to Q Conference host Gabe Lyons on Thursday, April 23, 2020. | Q Conference issue. It's the heart and nature of who Jesus was and what He displayed [on earth.] I may never do it well, I just don't have the right to risk.’ It's just not the way it's played out in world are mostly related to stress about the they realize their politicians don't have the change my assignment.” coronavirus. Scripture.” answers either,” he said. “We have to make Johnson encouraged Christians to give Johnson urged the church to “come sure that we maintain the hope in our life The California pastor also discussed his Jesus the “occasion to show up and do the view of the presence of God, explaining that alongside” their local communities in the because people are crying out for hope ... extravagant thing.” because “the Holy Spirit is the greatest gift wake of the coronavirus, stressing that “we And if we come under the influence of “My responsibility is to carry truth and to have to erase the line between us and then circumstances, instead of under the influence take some form of risk to give God a chance we've been given,” the “Holy Spirit in my we have to stop thinking that we're the inside of the Almighty God and His heart for life has to be better than Jesus standing right to show up and do what only He can do,” group.” people, then we won't carry the message as the pastor said. “I still want to present the next to me at my side.” “If we treat them like a project, then we we should. We won't hear the opportunity.” “So Jesus next to me at my side is less than Gospel so that people come to Christ. So my responsibility is to carry truth and to take the Holy Spirit in my life growing in me,” the will always try to change them instead of to “I think we're being positioned for a Great some form of risk to give God a chance to pastor said. “We need to learn to host Him so love them,” he said. “What we've chosen to Awakening, and a mighty, mighty, mighty do is come alongside our civic leaders and outpouring of the Holy Spirit,” he declared. He rests upon us continuously.” show up and do what only He can do.” the system, not try to change them but try to The 12,000-member church is known for According to Johnson, two things hold The large gathering of the church is where Christians back from pursuing a lifestyle of its focus on faith healing. Bethel currently honor them for who they are, for God putting identity is established and prophetic direction allowing God to work extravagantly through hosts online healing rooms that are available them in the position area and serving them becomes clear for the whole group; the small them: “Bad teaching where we're taught it from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. for the well-being of our city.” “We believe in miracles and we see group is where the church’s “authority and ended some time ago,” and "disappointment.” Additionally, many of the 2,400 students at strength” are displayed, Johnson said. “I think it's in our DNA as a believer, to the church’s School of Supernatural Ministry extraordinary things happen ... but we can “Fathers have to put aside any insecurity also serve and help them carry on their see God do extravagant things through us,” approach and pray for people in hospitals he said. “It's a part of just a normal desire, ... and healthcare centers, though not without responsibilities, whatever it might be. We for somebody else getting the credit, getting can offer our facilities for this pandemic the breakthrough ... and celebrate that this we actually have to be taught out of that. And controversy. In April, Bethel shifted their healing rooms to serve people in need. It doesn't matter. is the moment for the Church to really be it's normal for us to long to see God use us in strong where God has called us to be strong, a significant way. The mistake comes when to online events weeks after suspending their There's no separation.” COVID-19, Johnson emphasized, presents and that’s in the two or three.” we take it to ourselves that it's because of our faith healing ministry at hospitals due to the The annual Q conference was founded in “a prime time” for the Church to experience great faith or our great strength or courage, coronavirus. Chris Gore, the church’s head of healing, “significant breakthrough” in its interactions 2007 by Gabe and Rebekah Lyons. The twowhatever it might be. That's an error, but it's day event featured a number of influential also an error to go the other direction and to told The Washington Post that the most with secular culture. “People are becoming more and more thought leaders, pastors, and notable say, ‘Well, if God wants it to happen, He'll common ailment among the approximately just do it and I don't need to pursue a life of 100 calls they get daily from around the aware that they don't have an answer and members of the Christian community.
Texas Father from page 5 questions what some of them were thinking,” Newman described, adding that Justice Jeffrey Boyd on a couple of occasions challenged the fiancé’s attorney on issues of parental presumption. “Justice Jimmy Blacklock also seemed to have strong opinions on it. But most of the justices didn’t seem to want to tip their hand too much.” Michelle O’Neil, an attorney representing J.D., argued that parental presumption does not apply to the case since the case involves
a modification of the original custody arrangement. “The precedent before us has held that the parental presumption is determined in the original suit between the two parents and that the parental presumption does not carry forward into the modification suit, regardless of the privity of the parties,” O’Neil said, according to The Texan. Holly Draper, an attorney representing Chris, argued in court that the parent doesn’t lose his constitutional right because he is involved in custody modification. Amicus briefs in support of the father were filed by the Texas Home School Coalition, the Texas Public Policy Foundation, the Alliance
Defending Freedom, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the Christian conservative activist group Texas Values. In its brief, the conservative legal group ADF argued that the right of a parent to care for his or her child is "perhaps the oldest of the fundamental liberty interests" recognized by the U.S. Supreme Court. ADF has had multiple successes at the U.S. Supreme Court in recent years. The organization cited the 2000 Supreme Court case of Troxel v. Granville where the court struck down a Washington state law that allowed any third party to petition the state of child visitation rights over parental objections.
An amicus brief was also filed by the State Bar of Texas Family Law Council asking the Supreme Court to deny the father’s petition on grounds that the court should not “apply either a fit-parent presumption or parental presumption to child-custody modification cases.” The child is currently living full-time with her father as the Texas Supreme Court halted enforcement of the lower court’s ruling until a final decision is made. The Texas Home School Coalition launched a digital campaign to support the family called “Let Her Stay.” The group also published a short video aimed at spreading awareness of Chris’ case.
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When Is It Safe To Reopen? The Rev. Dr. Miriam J. Burnett is a practicing physician who serves as president of Resource And Promotion of Health Alliance, Inc. and medical director of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Health Commission. | Miriam J. Burnett Rev. Dr. Miriam J. Burnett, a practicing physician and public health expert who serves as the medical director of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Health Commission, told The Christian Post in an interview that while it is fine for churches to plan for ministry in the aftermath of the pandemic, she would not recommend gathering again until infections are “near zero.” “Unless the numbers have gone to near zero, “I don’t think the world not trending downwards but trending off, that’s not is going to be normal. The a conversation that can happen now. It can be a question is, what’s the planning conversation for new normal? That’s the six months or so down the line when we actually see ultimate question. The only these numbers drop but that’s not a conversation that thing we can do is plan needs implementation in the next couple of weeks,” and make our plans fluid. Burnett said. That’s the key, making “When you look at the demographics of most your plans fluid and be churches, especially the African American always ready.” community, they are all high risk,” she said. Burnett, who also leads the Historic Jones Tabernacle AME Church, said she asked which of her members did not fall into any of the six at-risk categories when it comes to the coronavirus “and not one hand could go up.” “My hand couldn’t go up either. So based on who you have in your congregation, you can or cannot reopen because we are all high risk or have someone we are caring for who are high risk,” she said.
Rev. Dr. Miriam J. Burnett “It’s OK to hold that [reopening] conversation now. We are holding conversations. I met with my trustee board … on ensuring the church is deepcleaned [and] removing chairs so that the social distancing actually happens,” she explained. “How do we come back into the sanctuary for service? What system are we going to use for cleaning mics? What system are we going to use
to make sure that all of the mics work so that everybody has their own so we’re not passing. “I don’t think the world is going to be normal. The question is, what’s the new normal? That’s the ultimate question. The only thing we can do is plan and make our plans fluid. That’s the key, making your plans fluid and be always ready.”
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iscovering a better version of yourself is all about striking balance. That’s especially true when it comes to making smarter food choices that you can maintain over time. A sustainable, long-term healthy eating approach, such as the Atkins low-carb lifestyle, emphasizes variety and balance. Start planning a low-carb menu filled with high-fiber carbo hydrates, optimal protein and healthy fats with these tips from Colette Heimowitz, vice president of nutrition and education for Atkins. Fill up with fiber-rich foods. Foods like vegetables, nuts, seeds, low-glycemic fruit (like berries) and whole unrefined grains are considered carbohydrates, but they don’t raise your blood sugar the way processed carbs do. Fiber slows the entry of glucose into your bloodstream so you don’t experience insulin spikes that encourage your body to produce and store body fat. Try to eat between 25-35 grams of fiber a day. Reduce inflammation. A low-carb approach eliminates refined and processed foods and sugars that can cause inflammation. Focus on foods that decrease inflammation, such as colorful low-glycemic vegetables, low-sugar fruits, protein and healthy fats such as olive oil. The ground turmeric in this Golden Milk recipe offers an easy way to fight inflammation without sacrificing flavor. Kickstart your morning. Start your day with a protein-packed choice such as these Chocolate Banana Protein Overnight Oats. You’ll get the omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants from the chia seeds along with protein and healthy fats to keep you energized while avoiding high-sugar breakfast alternatives. Find more recipes like these for Salmon and Asparagus Sheet Pan or Spicy Crispy Chickpeas and ideas for a balanced, low-carb approach to eating well at Atkins.com. Photo courtesy of Getty Images
Golden Milk
Prep time: 8 minutes Cook time: 7 minutes Servings: 3 Net carbs: 3 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk 1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk 1 cup water 1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 10 drops liquid stevia extract In small pan, whisk coconut milk, almond milk, water, coconut oil, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and pepper. Warm over medium heat until hot but not simmering, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat, whisk in sweetener and serve.
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Spicy Crispy Chickpeas
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 8 Net carbs: 8.3 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) chickpeas 1 tablespoon ghee (or clarified butter), melted 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
Heat air fryer to 390 F 3 minutes. Using fine mesh sieve, drain and rinse chickpeas. Use towel to gently pat chickpeas dry, removing skins. In small bowl, toss chickpeas with ghee and salt. Cook in single layer in air fryer 6 minutes. Pause and shake bowl; cook 6 minutes. Pause and shake bowl; cook 3 minutes. In separate small bowl, sprinkle chickpeas with spices and toss to evenly coat. Chickpeas can be stored in open container at room temperature up to 3 days.
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(Family Features) More than 25 million Americans suffer from asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Health Interview Survey. This chronic condition is so common that even if you don’t have it yourself, you probably know someone – a friend, colleague or child – who Asthma symptoms result does. Health care providers from inflammation, or and patients have many tools for managing asthma, swelling, that narrows the but keeping the disease under control can still be airways and makes them challenging. Asthma symptoms more sensitive than usual. result from inflammation, or swelling, that narrows The most common symptoms the airways and makes them more sensitive than are coughing, wheezing, usual. The most common symptoms are coughing, chest tightness and wheezing, chest tightness shortness of breath. and shortness of breath. These symptoms can be brought on by triggers such as tobacco smoke, dust, chemicals and pollen, which may worsen the inflammation of the airways. Consider these three things to know about the condition from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's Learn More Breathe Better program, which
provides information and resources on asthma, COPD and other lung diseases and conditions to people living with the diseases, their caregivers and the health care providers who help treat them. Asthma is a serious lung disease. While symptoms can range from mild to severe, a person can die during an asthma attack. It's important for someone with the condition, as well as his or her family members, to
know how to manage particular symptoms and when to get emergency medical help. Asthma doesn't go away, and it can't be cured. Once a person develops asthma, he or she is likely to have it for a lifetime. In other words, children rarely outgrow asthma. Even when symptoms aren't present, the condition is still there and can flare up at any time. Asthma can be managed. Like diabetes and high blood pressure, asthma takes ongoing monitoring and management to keep it under control. Managing the disease effectively means working closely with a health care provider, taking medications as prescribed, avoiding asthma triggers – like exposure to allergens, poor air quality or tobacco smoke – and watching for any changes in symptoms. These steps can help anyone with asthma gain – and keep – control of his or her health. Currently, it is unknown if people with asthma are at higher risk of getting infected with COVID-19, but if you do get infected you may be at higher risk of getting very sick. COVID-19 can affect your respiratory tract (nose, throat, lungs), cause an asthma attack and possibly lead to pneumonia and acute respiratory disease. For more information and resources on asthma, visit nhlbi.nih.gov/BreatheBetter.
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