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IN EVERY ISSUE 5

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Dr. Kishma A. George K.I.S.H. HOME, INC.

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THERE IS STILL TIME Dr. Doris Griffin

IT’S YOUR TIME Pastor Rodney Davis

11 DREAMING OUTSIDE THE BOX

La’Reka Marshall

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24 UNLIMITED ACCESS Shawneya Ellis

25 WHY DOESN’T SHE JUST LEAVE? Letisha Galloway 26 MANIFESTATIONS OCCUR EVERY SECOND OF THE DAY! Dr. Renee Sunday 27 BELIEVE & BUILD IT! Chanel Walker-Bailey

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29 PLAY YOUR PART Prophetess Jamila Monroe

16 WHATA BOUTA CLUTCH Latisha Nicolette

30 RESTORING THE PROPHETIC OFFICE Pastor/Prophet Terry Weems

17 FINDING YOUR FALL FASHION Dell Scott

31 YOUR PAST DOES NOT DETERMINE YOUR FUTURE Danyelle Judie

18 BUTTERFLY COSMETICS April Smith

MUSIC 20 CREATED TO MAKE GOD FAMOUS Tamika Hall 23 THERE’S LIFE BEYOND THIS 4

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32 DYNASTY OF DREAMERS Tammy Collins Markee

AUTHOR’S SPOTLIGHT 34 THE EXCHANGE Apostle Jermaine Johnson

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Letter From the Editor-In-Chief Welcome, current and new readers of K.I.S.H. Magazine! My, my, time is flying so fast. Where has it all gone? Leap year 2016 is almost over. We were honored to have Less Brown and his children known as the First Family of Motivation, Calvin, Patrick, Ona, Sumaya, Serena, and Johnleslie to grace the fall cover – giving this year to an amazing finish! We have had a wonderful year thus far. But the best is yet to come! Prepare yourself, this issue to get must-have information about DREAMS and FAMILY LIFE. Additionally, this issue a new and inspiring “Life after Foster Care,” and powerful must-reads, including empowerment, Author’s Spotlight, and fashion. Get a copy for yourself and an extra one for a friend – a gift that says “I love you”. Again, I say, “Do enjoy.” Thank you again for supporting K.I.S.H. Magazine, a project birthed out to raise money to purchase a home, which will be a 24-hour supervised residential home to serve the young women ages 18-23 years old that are presently in, or aged out of the foster care system in Delaware, as they become independent. We will be supportive to make sure that they have a smooth transitioning from foster care to the real world. We want to help the young women to become world changers in making it a better place for themselves and everyone to live in. K.I.S.H. Magazine Project UPDATE! K.I.S.H. Home-Transitional Living is up and running!!! We have secured a beautiful place for wonderful young women to call their home. These K.I.S.H. Home residents are eager and willing to receive all the help that we can give them to be on their way to making a difference in the state of Delaware. To find out how you can further support K.I.S.H. Home, Inc. efforts, visit us at www.kishhomeinc.org. As always, K.I.S.H. Magazine appreciates your readership and support. We look forward to seeing you again for the 2017 Spring/Summer Issue. We know there are many magazines to be a part of, and we are pleased you chose K.I.S.H. Magazine. Be EMPOWERED and remember that there is GREATNESS inside of YOU! K.I.S.H. Magazine is looking for feedback! Tell us about your K.I.S.H. Magazine experience. Has past issues gotten you through tough times? Is there a topic you would like to see our editors cover? Mail your feedback to www.info@kishmagazine.com

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.I.S.H. (Kingdom Investments in Single Hearts) Home, Inc. was founded by Kishma A. George, out of the desire to make an impact in the lives of girls & women in the community, as well as young women who are presently in, or aged out of the foster care system in Delaware. Through Ms. George’s works as an Independent Living Mentor, she has mentored young adults. During her tenure as a mentor she witnessed the tremendous challenges these young people experienced daily, while trying to find their way to a self-sufficient and stable life. A passion within her grew for these young adults and their future as she experienced their frustration in handling basic skills, such as opening a checking/savings account, parenting, and the frustration of single parenthood. Ms. George knew that these young adults - whether they were a single parent or single without children - needed a strong support system that would empower and encourage them to take control of their lives. They struggled in the transition of leaving their foster homes or care because many were still attending high school and were not emotionally or financially stable. Many of the young adults with whom Ms. George worked left their foster homes or care at the age of 18, and found themselves homeless, pregnant, lacking self-esteem, incarcerated or unemployed, and without guidance. She became frustrated by

the minimum amount of resources the community offered these young adults and wanted to make a difference in their lives, making certain that they had a safe; successful transition to adulthood and independent living. It was then that Ms. George began her journey of seeking ways to assist young adults in becoming emotionally and economically self-sufficient so that their transition out of foster care and into independent living was successful. Established in August 2008 as K.I.S.H. Home, Inc. the organization’s goal is to offer young women in Delaware the support they need to become emotionally stable and self-sufficient in every aspect of their lives and community.

What K.I.S.H. means…

KINGDOM: The Kingdom of God will be built through the ministry of K.I.S.H. Home, Inc. by incorporating programs that will encourage girls and young women to make an impact in the world. INVESTMENTS: An investment of time and life enrichment activities will be implemented in such a way that will empower girls and young women to change their lives. SINGLE: Empowering single girls and women. HEARTS: Helping girls and young women discover their potential in becoming worldchanging leaders by pursuing their Godgiven dreams, goals and visions.

Kingdom Investments in Single Hearts (K.I.S.H.) Home, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, faith-based organization that empowers, educates, heals and inspires teen girls & women ages 13-25. K.I.S.H Home, Inc. is a 24hour supervised residential home for young women ages 18-23 who are presently in, or aged out of the foster care system in Delaware. Our vision is to provide a transitional home and the goal is to offer alternatives for this high risk population and minimize homelessness, poverty, unplanned pregnancies, substance abuse and incarceration among young women presently in, or aged out of foster care. K.I.S.H. Home, Inc. also offers a Women Destined for Greatness (WDFG) Mentoring Program for girls and young women ages 13-25 in Delaware. WDFG is committed to inspiring girls and young women to develop self-awareness; promote excellence in the mind, body and spirit; as well as empowering them to increase their creativity, self-esteem, and self and net worth by implementing programs that teach them how to make an impact in their family and community. To help make a difference in the young ladies’ lives, you can send donations to: K.I.S.H. Home, Inc., P.O. BOX 672, Felton, DE 19943 Or online at www.kishhomeinc.org

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F E AT U R E S

There is Still Time Rev. Dr. Doris Griffin As we begin the final quarter of the year and look at the dawning of the New Year, many of us hold regret regarding what was not started, completed, and or what has yet to materialize. When was the last time someone reminded us that there is still time? Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans that I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.” We still have time to activate the plans that God has given to each of us to implement.

Grasp tightly to the thought there is still time. We must keep the hope that God can still move His plan through us to reach the dream He shared. Admit it…There is an undeniable, unquenchable, irrefutable push to accomplish our assigned goal to reach the dream. We all have a dream that God has given to us and we are here to accomplish it in a prescribed amount of time. While there is still time, we must do the following: write the plan, connect with the select, and work with the end in mind.

Write the Plan – Settle down and write the plan. Writing a plan requires a level of discipline that many of us have lost because we’ve allowed the busyness of life to move us away from writing. Why have we reached adulthood and believed the “accuser of the brethren” that we can move ahead successfully without implementing the lessons of old? Writing the plan will draw you closer to committing 8

to the completion of the plan. Write the plan while there is still time.

Connect with the Select

– There are people who possess the expertise, resource, or knowledge that will help us reach our dream. Where do we find the people? Great question. Humbly ask God to point them out. Willingly review Facebook Friends, LinkedIn connections, church family, civic organizations, and any other network contacts for strategy. Connections are keys to dream completion. Who is connected to you? Are they moving in the same direction or diverting our attention away from the dream? Are they keeping us focused on yester-year or challenging us to take the next uncomfortable step toward the dream? Let’s analyze our relationships and connect with the select while there is still time

Work with the End in Mind

– As you are working on the dream, keep a firm picture of what it all looks like to you. Obtain actual pictures to place around key places in your life. This visualization will help us work with the end in mind, while, there is still time. Seize this moment to write the plan, connect with the select, and work with the end in mind. Eventually, our time will run out, but God is faithful and wants us to achieve success while THERE IS STILL TIME. We can do it! We will do it! Why? The answer is simple… THERE IS STILL TIME!! K.I.S.H. Magazine | Fall 2016

ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S YOUR TIME! Pastor Rodney Davis

When a woman is in labor, she has pain, because her hour has come. But when her child is born, she no longer remembers the anguish because of the joy of having brought a human being into the world (John 16:21 NRS).

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In the text above, Jesus compared the soon coming pain of the disciples to that of a woman who is in labor. Notice, the Bible said that she is in labor and she is having pain because her hour has come. However, immediately after birthing what was on the inside of her, she forgot about the pain she had to go through. Some of you who are reading this article have been under immense pain and tears lately. Nevertheless, can I minister to you and tell you that what you’ve been going through is not because you’ve sinned, or have done some sort of wrong. On the contrary, this recent pain you are experiencing is due to the fact that it is your time. You are in a season of labor, and it is your moment to bring forth the dream, that is on the inside of you. Can I prophesy and tell you that some of you are about to give birth to your dream faster than the midwives will have time to help you bring it forth. Can you imagine how painfully tragic it would be for a woman to be in labor for 48 hours and never give birth to her baby? Now, imagine the kind of pain she would have being in labor her entire life, without being able to deliver. There are many of you, who are in labor with purpose, dreams, visions, potential, ideas, concepts, ministries, and businesses, but are having difficulty bringing them forth. Your due date has passed; your water has broken, and yet cannot deliver what’s inside of you. To make matters worse, it seems like everyone else around you seems to be giving birth to their babies vigorously. I believe one of the most tragic things in the world, for a woman, is to be incapable of having a child. Moreover, one of the most painful experiences in the world is to carry a baby to full term and not birth it. Truth be told, one reason people struggle with bringing forth what’s inside them has

to do with being barren. Barren is not just the act of being unable to produce, but barren is also someone who had the ability to carry but miscarried in the process. Even worse, barren also represents those that were pregnant but committed abortion. Moreover, barren also symbolizes someone who was robbed of his or her child. Have you ever miscarried your dreams? Were you ever robbed by people you shared your ideas? Have you ever aborted the vision God gave to you to deliver? Nevertheless, I believe this is the season where God is about to bring every dead dream back to life again! I have some good news and some bad news to share with you. The bad news is that some of you are not pregnant with a dream. Yes, that’s right! I said it. Unfortunately, some of you are not pregnant with a dream. However, the good news is, the reason you are not birthing your dreams in this season is because you are the dream being birthed out. You are the baby, in the womb, being birthed out. In this hour of your life, not only is God going to make your dreams come true, but also God is going to make you a dream come true in someone else’s life. It is your time to come out. You’ve been hidden in the womb long enough.

How do you know when you are ready to come out of the womb? Some of the ways you can tell that you are ready to be birthed out are when what used to feed you, no longer is able to feed you. What used to amaze you don’t even amuse you. What was once cute to you is no longer cute. What satisfied you before no longer satisfy you now. You now have a longing and a desire for more. Lastly, you have become so big in the womb that

what was carrying you dropped you.

Have you ever been dropped by someone you loved or trusted? I want to end with the story of Mephibosheth. He was the son of a prince. His grandfather was King Saul. Mephibosheth was a 5-year-old boy who could have been king. However, in one moment in time, he lost everything he held dear. He lost his father and grandfather at the same time. To make matters worse, the nurse that cared for him, in her haste to get Mephibosheth to safety, accidentally dropped him and caused him to become lame in both feet. She dropped him not because she didn’t love him. It is not because she was neglecting him. It is not because she was trying to abuse him. However, she dropped him because he was too big for her to carry. Likewise, the reason you were dropped, disappointed, and crippled by others is because you and what God wants to do in your life, was too big for that nurse, or that last ministry, or spouse, or partner, or pastor to carry. You thought that they were big, but in reality, the assignment that God has on your life, was and is bigger. Mephibosheth’s story did not end with him being reclined in a cave or shack in Lo debar; the place of no word; no communication; no pasture; but his story ended in recovery of all that he had lost. His story ended in total restoration. In the same manner, this is your year of recovery

and restoration of every dream that was dropped, lost, robbed, aborted, and miscarried.

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a’Reka Marshal is a devoted mother and entrepreneur who is dedicated to uplifting individuals in every walk of life. After surviving rape, foster care, domestic violence, and depression, La’Reka realized that she cannot allow life’s circumstances to dictate her destiny. Once homeless, La’Reka prevailed and created Soulful Gospel to give glory to God and give back to those in the community who are still overcoming the obstacles she once knew. As the CEO of 123 Easy Catering, Cleaning Scents, and Marshall PR, La’Reka has multiple platforms to encounter and encourage the masses to find their strength and discover their own destinies. As a child, La’Reka endured hardships that many youngsters are blessed to avoid. She was a member of the small but mighty population of children who are filtered into the foster care system when parents are unable to protect and nurture their own. In her case, a step parent violated her innocence in the worst way, initiating a disabling pattern of sexual and physical abuse. We can become comfortable with our pain and ultimately accept unhealthy attitudes and thoughts that reinforce our brokenness. When we are hurt, we think we are to blame in some way. We may believe there is a flaw in ourselves that makes someone else cause us pain. Well don’t believe it! La’Reka battled through years of depression and suicidal thoughts. If she had succumbed to those deceptions, her destiny would have been aborted before its birth.

teen-years-old brought La’Reka independence from foster care, and she began pursuing her goals. Ultimately, she graduated with a culinary degree from Johnson and Wales. Still, titles and degrees can’t make us whole. People who are supposed to love you will let you down, no matter how successful you are. She was married then abandoned and soon found love again only to stare abuse in the face once more. This series of unfortunate circumstances drove La’Reka and her three children to homelessness. However, as she became most alone, lost, and discouraged, God became most tangible. Sometimes letting

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Shelter with food, music, and a joy filled day. They were surprised to know that she once lived in that same shelter and walked on that same wooden floor, in their shoes. By the time the praise dance finished and bellies were full, there was not a dry eye on the premises. La’Reka funds these events from her own pockets and the kind donations of people who share her vision and concern for the community. The pressure of life pushed La’Reka to use her gifts and talents through entrepreneurship. If the world rejects you, let it fuel you to follow your passions. La’Reka poured her professional cooking skills and love of feeding the soul into 123 Easy Catering. Simultaneously, her skills in polishing messy places subconsciously grew from a desire bleach away the stains of life’s many disappointments. Instead of remaining depressed, La’Reka continued to press. Cooking and cleaning brought peace and a revelation that we must monetize our gifts for profit to be in the best position to serve others. The profit is not just for our pockets because it leads to growth and gains in our soul. We must pour out our passions and life’s lessons into a hurting world. La’Reka says she “pounds the pavement” in every way possible. She is a firm believer that you must fight for your future while forgiving the figures of hurt in your past.

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THE BOX!

Foster care was a roller coaster ride that was often full of nurturers who accepted the task of parenting readily, a responsibility that soon became La’Reka’s as her 16-year-old belly swelled with life. Eigh11

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go of who and what we think are for us is the only way to the One who will never let us down. We all have a story. It’s the final chapters that demonstrate who we are, in spite of it all. La’Reka’s heart is forever nestled in the hands of her heavenly Father for bringing her through. He led her to ensure others find solace in faith, worship, and food. This is the goal of every Soulful Gospel event. In May, she blessed the inhabitants of the Sussex County Crisis House

Marshall PR uses La’Reka’s homegrown skills in public relations to position clients for the attention their work deserves. La’Reka has multiple connections in TV, radio, and print media, which allows her to showcase her high profile customers in prominent places so they can impact the nation. La’Reka is working on her first book to tell her story in detail and illustrate how each of us have the power to rise and fly despite our wounds. Look for its release in 2017. What’s your story? Let it make you, not break you! You can reach La’Reka at www. La’Reka’sAvenue. com, (302) 233-6160, or cleaningscents@ gmail.com.

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COVER STORY

“What is the latest book you’ve read, Calvin, Patrick, Ona, Sumaya, Serena, and Johnleslie? And give me the best takeaway in three minutes…Go!” This is a normal discussion during an airport layover, family gathering, or car ride in the Brown Family. Furthermore, to secure your place in dad’s good graces, you better have a profound answer and articulate it precisely.

The First Family of Motivation with Les Brown

Les Brown the Motivator has been a dominant voice in professional development, motivation, and an ambassador for human potential for more than 30 years. He is recognized as one of the world’s top motivational speakers and the recipient of numerous awards. On a personal level, Brown is the proud father of 10, the grandfather of 16, and great-grandfather of 2.

“When God said be fruitful and multiply, I took him seriously,” Brown laughs. His children, known as the First Family of Motivation wears several hats including running his growing business, being Brown’s caretaker, and expanding the Les Brown Brand. “Through the years we’ve seen what our father’s inspiration means to so many. To receive messages and emails from people saying, ‘Your father saved my life’ ” is humbling, says

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Calvin, who is Brown’s namesake. He and his younger sister Serena run the day-to-day operations of Les Brown Enterprises. Between rushing through airports, checking emails, and constantly reminding Brown of his password to his phone and other devices, in their personal lives, Calvin and Serena are mentors to youth in their local communities. Serena is a new author of a children’s book titled Perfect Penny: Positive Words, which can be found on Kindle by simply typing Perfect Penny. Ona Brown, Les’ oldest daughter is a profound speaker, author, and life coach. Known as the Message Midwife, Ona has traveled the world as an expert in personal and professional development. With a style steeped in a feminine expression of empowerment, she nurtures the dreams of her listeners, and motivates with an embracing and compelling energy. Which is why Father Les Brown always calls on Ona for some last minute inspiration and direction before his speeches. Patrick is the founder of God Adores You, a spiritual movement spreading the message of hope and inspiration. God Adores You is a worldwide movement to promote self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-acceptance. Patrick’s purpose is to recognize that if you are gay, straight, black, white, foreign, abandoned, rich, or poor, having assurance that you are loved, admired, and ADORED by God is simply amazing! He organizes workshops and online forms to spread the message of love and acceptance. Sumaya is Brown’s prayer warrior and confidant. While the entire Brown Family is God-centered, Sumaya is the one who we all call for divine inspiration. When Father Brown has a dilemma, a health challenge, a back pain, he calls on Sumaya’s voice, as he would jokingly say, “To ask God to heal me.” In Sumaya’s personal life, she is a talented teacher and videographer. Les’ youngest son, Johnleslie is known as High Hopes. High Hopes is a hip-hop rapper, speaker, and author. As a serial entrepreneur, High Hopes reaches the youngest, most impressionable youth with messages of enlightenment and hope.

Family Drama “To make family work, you have to have a short memory,” Les Brown says. While Brown’s story of being adopted has inspired others, Brown has had his own family challenges just like anyone else. “Dad admitted to being a better father to me as an adult than when I was a young child,” Serena says, as Father Brown nods in agreement. “However, I realize he never had an example of what true fatherhood looked like. I applaud him for doing the best he could with what he had. We all love him dearly,” Serena said, as she rubbed the back of her dad’s neck. Thankfully, love, compassion, and forgiveness radiates throughout the Brown Family. Getting stuck on family issues is unproductive to the mission of Les Brown and the First Family of Motivation. “We want to serve as an example that family works, even if it’s complicated. I was not the traditional husband and father, but I owned up to my responsibilities. As a fatherless son, I made sure I knew my children and that my children knew me. I also made sure my children developed a relationship with each other. I am proud of the inseparable bond they share,” Les Brown reflects, as he holds back tears.

has accelerated my healing process,” says Brown. Les Brown is also an 18-year cancer conqueror. Brown belts his signature laugh, “I kicked cancer’s butt so badly the 1st time, cancer came back for round 2! I’ve still got work to do. I want death to find me climbing a new mountain and not sliding down an old one!” Thankfully, the cancer has miraculously settled and Brown is doing everything possible to keep it from coming back again. Les Brown and the First Family of Motivation will soon be releasing a book, You’ve Got to Be Hungry. Keep up with the crew… LesBrown.com https://www.facebook.com/Brown.Les/ OnaBrown.com GodAdoresYou.org https://www.amazon.com/Per fect-Penny-Positive-Serena-Brown-Travis-ebook/ dp/B01I2JK1B8/ref=sr_1_10?s=fiona-hardware&ie=UTF8&qid=1468675866&sr=8-10&keywords=perfect+penny iTunes for High Hopes and Johnleslie Brown

Who’s Got Your Back? While you will see Les deliver his stirring messages from a wheelchair these days, it is simply because he has a herniated disc and a pinched nerve in his back. “My kids have been with me every day during this,” Brown says. “I’m happy to be with my kids for business, but it brings me comfort to have my kids help me when I am down. I’ve literally had my sons carry me to the bathroom. My daughters have had to nurse me back to health. This has been a humbling experience and now I know who’s got my back. I’ve helped a lot of people, but my kids and not strangers surround me with love and care

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Be Uniquely You!

YOU MARCH TO THE BEAT OF YOUR OWN DRUM, YOU MOVE WITH THE WIND AND SOAR WITH THE EAGLES. THERE’S NEVER BEEN ANYONE BET TER THAN YOU, THERE’S NEVER BEEN ANYONE WHO COULD TOP WHAT YOU DO. YOUR PASSION FOR LIFE IS UNMISTAKEABLE. BE YOURSELF, LOVE WHO YOU ARE, CELEBRATE YOU... 15

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BEAUTY& FA S H I O N

Whata Bouta Clutch Latisha Nicollette

My name is Latisha Nicollette, the creative designer and founder of Whata Bouta Clutch. I battled with sharing my story of brokenness, loss of hope and love that ultimately resulted in restoration, totally tapping into my faith, and allowing God to heal my broken heart. Understand it wasn’t something I was eager to do until now, I was in a very broken place in my life. I had to call off my engagement and cancel my wedding planning after learning my then fiancé had betrayed me. He betrayed me with the very women I trusted him around, his children’s mothers. Facing my reality of not being with a man and children I grew to love with everything in me, letting go was like death. The life I thought I was to have was now over. I was devastated, embarrassed, and humiliated to say the least. I was extremely depressed, full of hurt, disappointment, pain, rage, and ton of anger. I was ashamed and full of guilt of another failed relationship. My hurt fueled my rage. The embarrassment and anxiety of the unknown caused me to leave my church for a period. Many nights I cried all night asking God why not? Those same nights God whispered, “Trust me.” I truly wasn’t trying to hear that at all. I was obsessed over everything, wondering how I missed certain things. How could I have been so blind? I wanted to hurt everyone involved in hurting me. I was so overtaking with anger. Many had no idea what I was battling with, all I knew was I had to pray, pray for God to help me. I never trusted God with all area of my life; I was now in position where I had no choice. I prayed for a positive distraction, God ignited my creative gifts. What I didn’t know was that Whata Bouta Clutch would be that gift, my blessing. One day as I was scrolling through YouTube videos, I came across DIY for clutch bag. I watched them and repeatedly I seemed to be on YouTube almost every day. I thought I could do that. Now, here’s the thing, I hadn’t used a sewing machine since my 9th grade home economics class. I’m 38 years old, so that tells you how long it had been. Well, I went out and purchased a sewing machine, and fabric. That day, it took my mother and me several hours to get the zipper in the clutch. I searched for more videos and I watched them repeatedly until I was able to get the zipper and lining in that was pleasing to me. I’d sit for hours just making clutches and posting them on my social media sites “as crafty hand work.” Many suggested I sell the clutch bags but I doubted myself and the gift God gave me at first. Several people continued to encourage me. I finally realized during this time I found a sense of peace, I wasn’t as depressed or angry, I was excited. God has blessed me! I’ve connected with several reality television personalities l believe because our heartbreak has been similar, a connection/friendship I never thought I’d foster but to God be the Glory. Not only has relationships been fostered but my clutches have been seen on television twice by Moniece Slaughter of VH1 hit franchise, “Love and Hip Hop” and Brooklyn Tankard of Bravo’s hit show, The Tankards “Thicker than Water”, R & B artist Sevyn Streeter, and several others. I even sent clutch bags to our First Lady, Michelle Obama that she acknowledged. I believe there’s power in speaking things into existence. I know that my clutch bags will be worn by many more women, such as the average women the fashionista, and well-known elites. However I don’t want my testimony to get lost, I truly give God all the glory and honor because had I not been utterly and completely broken I can’t say my clutch line would have been birthed. Whata Bouta Clutch is my BEAUTIFUL BROKEN PIECES. My breakup was necessary! email: www.whataboutaclutch@gmail.com | instagram: @whataboutaclutch | facebook: Latisha Nicollette 16

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By April Smith On February 28, 2012, April Smith introduced the world to Butterfly Cosmetics, which proudly carries the slogan, “Looking Fabulous and Loving It.” Her initial goal was to produce cosmetics that were not harsh to the skin and to provide women with the proper education on skincare and makeup application. After watching how many teenage girls’ (including her own daughters’) skin would become damaged because of trying an array of cosmetic lines, she vowed to step in with a solution. Wearing makeup is a big part of young girls’ adolescent years, so she wants to make sure that the makeup they are using is not harmful and she plans to educate them on the true purpose of cosmetics, this applies also to adult women as well. Butterfly Cosmetics features a light coverage hypoallergenic mineral line, as well as the popular “kamouflage”- a complete blemish and scar cover. April is successfully conducting a one of a kind exclusive media tour consisting of interviews with magazines, radios, podcasts, blogs, and talk shows. Butterfly Cosmetics has quickly acquired clientele that range from colleges with fashion and beauty programs to A-list entertainers. Not only is Atlanta buzzing about Butterfly Cosmetics, but the International Caribbean Market as well. April’s drive and desire to be the best is apparent from her motto, “Why stop somewhere in the middle when the top spot is right there within your reach?” The rapid success and international interest in Butterfly Cosmetics subsequently inspired April to create and launch her couture clothing line, Laschon Kouture in 2013. The perfect marriage of haute couture and fabulous face make for an endless stream of inspiration for April. In addition to her two international businesses, she has been called into the ministry and has started Pain to Purpose Women Outreach Ministry. Moreover, through the ministry she is hosting Walking into Your Purpose Women Empowerment Conferences throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean.

For any business opportunities, media, or future endorsements with Butterfly Cosmetics contact: Telephone: 404-829-4072 Email: butterflycsmakeup@gmail.com Website: www.ButterflyCosmetics.online Facebook: ButterflyCosmetics Twitter: ButterflyCosmet

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MUSIC

Created to Make God Famous Tamika Hall

Tamika Hall is an anointed psalmist, bestselling author, International Radio Personality, award-winning playwright, and clothing designer. She has been making noise for the Kingdom of God. “For me I see music as a means of expressing what feelings sound like,” the Psalmist says. “For every mood there is a song that will speak to it.”

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As a world traveler, Tamika writes and sings Contemporary Christian Music that fuses elements from gospel, classical, jazz, rock, and salsa. The worship leader decided to take her music more seriously in 2013. “To be honest, I always dreamed of singing my own songs. Sure, I was leading worship at my local church and rearranging songs, but there were some melodies that I wanted to sing to God that came directly from my own heart,” states Tamika. Her first single Here I Am, was released in 2014, under The Keys Productions, and produced by Tee Tunnell Harris. Since that time, she has written more than twenty songs for herself, other artists, and stage productions. Excitedly she verbalizes, “God is so incredible, let me tell you! He blows my mind every day and I am just so grateful!” When asked why she sings, Tamika reveals, “I believe that I was created to make GOD famous. I am so honored that He chooses to use me to proclaim His glory. I count it as a privilege every time I step in front of His people.” More than just, “a voice,” Tamika is the founder of the TamikaINK Design firm which designs and publishes faith based authors worldwide (www.tamikaink.com). In 2015, she wrote the bestselling book, Created to Make God Famous: A Worship Leader’s Guide to Explosive Worship, and hosted the first conference under the same name to empower worship leaders. She is also the founder and editor of Worshipreneur.net, which gives practical information to faith based singers, authors, worship leaders, and playwrights. In November she launched, iWorship96 FM Radio (www.iworship96. com), an international online radio station heard in more than 14 countries to showcase indie artists worldwide. Tamika will be releasing her first full album, Captured, in October. “I am so excited about this record,” she beams. “I had the opportunity to work with some amazing musicians and vocalists. Listeners will be able to hear the growth in my music. There is a great Gospel feel, but you will hear some Caribbean and Latin flavor as well. At the end of it all, it’s all about great praise and worship unto the King.” With her effervescent personality and love for God, Tamika’s music produces a sound that touches the heart of God and is sure to be replicated around the world. Tamika is available to minister in song and lead workshops on worship, ministry marketing, and the worship arts. For bookings, contact The Keys Productions, 267-7530539, thekeysproductions@gmail.com, and www.thekeysproductions.com.

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Tiphani is known for her beautiful anointed voice. She has been singing since the tender age of three. She is also an anointed preacher that believes in delivering God’s people from the hand of the enemy. As time moved on as I grew in grace and matured, I eventually got married. In this 17 year of union, God blessed me with three beautiful children; Breauna, My’Kell, and Jadin. Women please do your heart a favor and make sure you are whole before you say, “I DO”! In addition, do not compromise who you are to accommodate any man’s insecurities… I will never be the total blame for my marriage ending after 17 years but I will take personal accountability to my flaws that did not help this marriage to succeed. With that being said my son Brendan Isaiah was born and lived for only 2 ½ hours. During this fragile time of my life all my resources became poison to my wounded heart, soul, and mind. I just wanted to die. I just simply gave up on life BUT GOD in all of His mighty ways came and restored me and because of His healing power, a song was birthed titled, “There’s Life Beyond This.”

There’s Life Beyond This

For few years, my children and I lived in a bedroom of a house. I went from unemployed to working a part-time job. My bills were more than my income, of course, my children’s needs were hardly met, and I never had enough money for their wants. During this storm and transition, my children and I grew such a stronger bond with each other. We cried together, we laughed together; we got mad at each other together… pretty much everything about us was TOGETHER! Just when you are at the bottom of the barrel is when God will reveal HIS WILL that was already predestined for your LIFE… I can happily say that my children and I live in a 3- bedroom townhouse; I work full-time as a paralegal and I have a 2015 automobile. And most of all, my children and I are HAPPILY HEALING and HAPPILY LIVING. Lord delays His coming I will be getting married in September 2017. I’m just thankful to God that I survived my hell. I always try to encourage many people by saying, “NO MATTER HOW IT LOOKS, IT HAS TO END IN VICTORY”!!!!!

By Evangelist Tiphani Cade

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EMPOWERMENT

Unlimited Access: When the Dream Meets Radical Faith!

By Shawneya Ellis

s I sat on my porch, looking up at the sky, I found myself making the statement, “There has got to be more to life than this.” My notebook in hand is filled with dreams and visions that were written out of the abundance of my heart. The tears begun to stream down my face because that one word more was like a dagger to my heart! I wanted more than the constant struggle of doing the same thing day in and day out. Longing for the chance to pursue the dreams the way I envisioned them. I wrote the vision, I saw the vision, it was excellent, but not tangible. In my eyes, it was out of my reach. I was stagnated by finances, resources, connections, and the lack of belief in myself.

Looking back there was an inkling of unbelief in God’s ability to perform what He had given me to do. After all, I was a single parent of five, living from paycheck to paycheck and I often had to borrow just to make ends meet. Providing the necessities was often a challenge, so how could I execute these various visions? I was looked upon as the girl with all the children, a charity case, a misfit, who would take me seriously? I felt like I was in a dry place not being able to produce anything other than mediocre normalcy. I had to realize that I needed to have faith without limitations, if I were going to bring forth these powerful dreams. To all the dreamers, your dream will only go as far as you believe! Small faith produces limited ideas and limited ideas form the borders of a box. The box mentality forms stagnation, which often leads to the death of a dream. If I had to speak to the evolving young woman that I was back then; I would tell her that, “Everything that you need is in you to bring forth wealth!” The dream is beyond your resources and the tangible. Faith, passion, understanding your purpose, and execution will bring forth your dream. You have to have the faith and persistence that the Bible talks about concerning Hannah. Hannah was a barren woman that was provoked by her husband’s other wife, Peninnah. Hannah was in a barren place, a dry place, unable to produce. She took her petition to God in earnest, persistent prayer. Her adversary or life’s circumstances did not distract her but she merely believed. Even though Hannah’s womb was unfruitful, her vision was very much alive. Hannah’s dream of having a child was manifested and the Bible says she went on to have more children. When you have the faith to believe that you can birth the dreams inside of you, it puts you in a place of continual birthing. Don’t allow the Peninnah’s to box you in! You must continually activate your faith even in what appears to be a dry place! No DREAM is too big if you would only tap in to it. Today I am living some of the dreams that I wrote down in that same notebook and other dreams I never imagined I would be doing. The faith to dream pushed me to pursue every vision as if I had everything I needed for it. What’s stopping you? Is it time, finances, education, or the opinions of people? No more excuses! It’s time to dream beyond the box! Dreamers you have UNLIMITED ACCESS! 24

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Why Doesn’t She Just Leave? Letisha Galloway

Why doesn’t she just leave? Why does she allows him to hit her? Is she crazy? Many people make these statements. Domestic violence is more complicated than a simple get up and leave. Some women do escape from their abuser with little or no incident. For other women it is much more complicated to leave. It is a difficult decision to make. Most people do not understand how complicated of an issue domestic violence is. It is not as easy to pick up and leave an abusive relationship. The task is even harder for those who have no financial security. Many women are faced with the reality of not having any money available to them. Some abusers do not allow their partner to work. Other abusers take the victims’ paychecks and control them by giving them an allowance. Women have a difficult choice to make. Many are faced with how to feed themselves and/or their children. Uncertainty is the reason many stay in the relationship. The victims feel as though they have to choose between having a place to live and food to eat or being homeless and hungry. Being homeless is a risk for the women losing custody of their children. The abuser could gain custody of the children especially if there are no reports of prior abuse. Some women choose to stay out of fear. There are services for victims of domestic violence that people are not aware exist. There are shelters and transitional homes for victims of domestic violence. Women don’t have to stay in the abusive relationship. There are services but there is a need for more services as the issue of domestic violence is larger than the current amount of services that are present. When I was involved in my abusive relationship, I wish I had known that there was a way for me to escape. When I was 18 years old and pregnant, I didn’t see a way out. I didn’t want to be on the street so I endured the abuse. I let my abuser convince me that he was the only one who cared about me. In his father’s home, I had shelter and food. I believed that the alternative was for my child and I to be homeless so I stayed. It is a decision I would come to regret because later my boyfriend was charged with killing my son. He was never convicted even after two trials.

I am committed to educating people about the dynamics involved with domestic violence. I don’t want to see another woman stay because she feels that she has no other option. God allowed me to endure the darkest season of my life. There is hope. If you’re reading this article and are being victimized, please get out. Be safe, exercise caution, but leave because your life depends on it. God loves you and so do I. The National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) 25

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eep your dreams alive no matter what you are going through. No matter how many times your hopes, dreams and aspirations have been dashed - keep your spirit up. No matter how many times life has dealt you with many blows, do not forget your goals. No matter the failures and the disappointments, forget the past and forge ahead into the future. Keep your fire burning no matter the difficult situations you may find yourself. Do not allow anything to keep your spirit down, to clip your wings or to bow your head in life. Think about it, your dreams have been consistent. It’s because they are permanently unique to you. They are meant to be fulfilled and this means that your struggles are temporary, they’ll

doing what they love most. It’s ok because your journey in life is different from their journey. Your destinations are different and you do not want to walk in their purpose because you will be helping them to achieve theirs whilst you neglect your purpose. So are you stuck? Are you frustrated with your journey in life? Do you feel like it’s taking too long to realize your dreams or to achieve your purpose in life? Do you dread every day of the week because it seems like another day where you do something you’d rather not do? Is it taking too long to achieve your goals? Do you feel like you are just existing rather than living the life you’ve always wanted? Do you feel like you are wandering in the wilderness of life without moving towards your promised land? Take a deep breath, these feelings are only for a short period.

Manifestations Occur Every Second of the Day! By Minister Dr. Renee Sunday

Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and believe in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. – Gail Devers soon fade away like the wind. Do not give in to life’s whims and caprices. Every day that you lived on the surface of the earth brings you closer to your dreams. Manifestations of your dreams occur every second of the day, recognise them and work with them. Let them encourage you and spur you on into action. Those dreams that you have nurtured can still come to pass if you continue to believe in yourself, work hard and look forward to the future ahead of you. Forget the things of old and forge ahead to your brand new future. Sometimes it takes a while for dreams to become a reality. You may experience anxiety, frustration, and low self-esteem. Many times you may look around and see that your mates are far ahead of you in their career path, it’s ok for them to be far ahead of you

They won’t last for long. Life may seem too harsh sometimes, the truth is that every step you take each day is a movement forward towards your goal. You may not see it and it may seem so far away from you but there are manifestations of dreams every second of the day. Every hardship you face is a lesson learned towards your goals. Every obstacle you overcome is a step closer to your destiny. You only need to continue to believe in yourself, trust in God, have a clear goal in mind and work hard towards

YOUR MANIFESTATIONS are NOW! BELIEVE, trust and walk out your DESTINY. It will ALWAYS come to pass! Selah. your goals.

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Believe & Build It! Chanel Walker-Bailey

ooking beyond what our natural eyes can visualize and reversing the thoughts that our minds effortlessly produce, can certainly be a task. However, remaining stuck in these patterns rob us as believers of great rewards associated with our Lord’s sacrifice. We don’t dream big enough; we don’t stand long enough; and we don’t fixate our eyes on His promises consistently enough. Visual distractions from the enemy come our way as a tactic for us to lose sight on what our Father wants us to have and experience.

I’m so excited about what God has for me! I have written the vision and made it plain according to Habakkuk 2:2. Therefore, when the enemy wants to lie again, I shut him down by refocusing on my blueprints and promises! Are you believing and building today? If not, start now by turning your course in the direction of The Great I Am! His promises are never null and void! Truly BELIEVE, BUILD, and RECEIVE!

I’ve been there! Those years of saying with my mouth but not truly believing with my spirit that I too am worthy of all His goodness. My life just looked so messy! After nearly two decades of entertaining lies from the enemy, believing God 100% of the time with my family, finances, and future has been a process! How grateful I am that my faith has developed and arrived in a HARVEST and DUE SEASON! The Word of God says that, “He will not withhold any good thing from those who walk upright” (Psalm 84:11). Furthermore, He encourages us to ask and we shall receive (Matthew 21:22). The moment we ask, faith must ignite and we should begin to build knowing that it shall come to pass. Building is the process of those things we must do in the natural. Research, networking, education, business plans, changing our circle, our diets, or any other necessary actions connected to the vision. Building it is doing our part while God is behind the scene blessing our framework! When the natural and supernatural come together, DESTINY is birthed! One can’t happen without the other!

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INSPIRATIONAL

Play Your Part

by Prophetess Jamila Monroe

o God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female, created he them (Genesis 1:27 JKV). When God created us, He created us to live out His perfect plan. It was an honor for Him to make something that would

allow their lives to bring Him glory. He made us with His anointing that brings forth various gifts, talents, strengths, abilities, dreams and visions. It is time that we rediscover God’s plan for our lives and become diligent in our focus to be in pursuit of it.We cannot waste precious time playing a part that we are not called or qualified to play. We should not get stuck mimicking others to fill a role that is already taken. You cannot continue to settle for less when God has His best available to you.

With God’s plan auditioning is not necessary because He already gave you the best part of YOU. Stop settling for the part of a mistress when God has already given you the role of a wife. Stop settling for the part of a minimum wage job when God has already given you the role of an entrepreneur. Stop settling for the part of doing nothing when God has placed greatness on the inside of you. When you play your part it’s not something that you have to spend countless hours rehearsing, or even countless days changing your image. Your lines, roles, scenes and parts are already worked out. And when you do it the way God ordains it, you can count on it being a success. It is time to tap into what’s already inside of you! It’s way too hard to try to walk in someone’s else shoes. Your shoes are designed to handle every trial, and tribulation that life brings. Your shoes are designed to never

wear down, break or bend.

In the story of Leah and Rachael in Genesis 29-31, we see two sisters allowing envy to keep them from enjoying the life that God had for them. Leah hated her sister because she had to deal with the fact that Jacob didn’t really love her, instead he loved her sister Rachel. Rachel envied her sister Leah for her ability to conceive children for Jacob. Neither of these sisters understood their particular role. Instead they each tried to be the other. Being so focused on the other, instead of playing their part, they continued to live in misery. In the season, you have to decide that it’s time out for trying to please other people because that minimizes your part. Instead, live your life pleasing to God. To please God, means living a life of purpose and allowing your visions and dreams to impact the world, while all the while walking as a disciple bringing others to Him. In doing so you’re going to PURSUE your PURPOSE, DREAMS and VISIONS, all with diligence. From now on you won’t even play the part of a doubter, unbeliever, or lack of faith walker. You will TRUST God as your story unfolds. Remember, you are an OVERCOMER, you are VICTORIOUS and as long as you play the part of YOU that is specifically for you, everything in your life will bring forth SUCCESS!!

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Pastor/Prophet Terry Weems, Sr.

n a time of chaos, catastrophe and confusion, a prophetic prognosticator is needed. One who can give clear direction and instruction to people in a world that is in constant disorder. This prognosticator must occupy an office that has been established by God. The prophet is a channel in which the Spirit of God flows. He is an interpreter who interprets Gods language and a transmitter who assures the current frequency from Heaven to earth. His mandate is to unlock hearts, unveil Heaven’s secrets, and unfold God’s mystery. The Prophetic Office is defined as a position of authority, trust, or service. The delicate office of the prophetic has become tainted by those who are misrepresenting the office for personal gain or hidden motives. For this reason people are rejecting what they should be accepting. If this office is going to be restored it must be occupied by those who are called to know and understand its sacred aspect. Those

who cannot handle such an office should not desire to sit in what is reserved for responsible and reliable individuals. We hear much talk about the prophetic. However, we hear little truth with concise knowledge of what the prophetic is. The prophetic derives from the heart, will, mind, and council of God. Moreover, should not be limited to personal prophecy. We as prophets have been called to the people to serve. It is not about being served but about serving others. Amos 3:7 says, “The Lord reveals His secrets on to His ‘servants’ the prophets.” Once the prophetic office is restored, the dignity, honor, reputation, and trust is restored. Hosea 12:13 states, “By a prophet the Lord brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet he was preserved.” The prophetic must snatch people out of their modern day Egypt. This refers to tradition, religion, habits, places, and positions, just to name a few. The prophetic is not about hype nor emotions.

It is about resurrecting one from a mental, moral, spiritual, economic, and relational place. It is the prophetic that stimulates prosperity among the people. Ezra 6:14 discusses how the people prospered through the prophesying of the prophet. The prophet initiates momentum to a people stagnated, immobile, restricted, and confined. This is the reason the enemy attempts to keep people away from the prophet. The prophet has a responsibility to never look at the outer appearance, but to look at the heart through the eyes of God. Samuel almost made a mistake by placing oil on the wrong head. The office of the prophet requires oil for the proper head for authentic functioning and operation. Ephesians 4:11 discusses the prophetic as one of the ascension gifts of Christ. The prophetic is one aspect of the five-fold ministry that is essential in building the church. The prophet is one who speaks on God’s behalf. He never speaks on his own thoughts, the prophet speaks as God reveals.

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Your Past Does Not Determine Your Future

by Danyelle Judie

From the ages of 17-22, I lived in an apartment complex that was income based. When I lost my job, I began to receive welfare and Food Stamps from the state for the first five years of my oldest daughter’s birth. When my second daughter was born, I had to go and reside in a shelter for about nine months. During that time, I was approved for Section 8. From the ages of 24-33 (my current age), I received Section 8. During that time I had a few jobs, however I could not walk away from Section 8 even though I had a desire. As a single mother with two children by two different men who sold drugs, I did not receive any type of child support. My home was a one income home and times did get tough. There were times that we had to sleep with candles because my electricity was disconnected. There were times my gas was disconnected so we had to use the oven to warm up the house. In 2009, I lost my job. So in 2011 my SUV was repossessed and my lights, gas and water were disconnected in my home. We had to sleep on the couch of different people’s home. That was a very low place in my life. However, I never gave up my faith in God. I refused to shack up and I refused to walk away from God. I was determined to be an example to my daughters and let them know how to trust in God. People began to become critical of my journey and count me out. I felt like I was a failure as a mother because I could not financially provide for them the way that I wanted to. All I knew is that God will make a way one day. I knew that my faith was being tested, my character was being developed and old ways and habits were being broken off of my life. At the age of 31, I finally received my high school diploma, which allowed me to obtain a job that was decent enough for me to stand and fully depend on God. God restored my transportation by blessing me with a 2014 in March 2015. In September of 2015, God told me to trust in Him, so I walked away from Food Stamps. In March 2016, God told me to trust Him again, so I walked away from Section 8 and God blessed me with a brand new 3- bedroom and 2 ½-bath townhome built from the ground. I just want to let one or two ladies know that God is a Redeemer and He will keep you. Ladies, you do not need a man to obtain a testimony; all you need is your trust and faith in God. God is a keeper and He will give you beauty for your ashes. God Bless.

by Lakisha Selby

Dynasty of Dreamers by Rt. Hon. Tammy Collins Markee Privy Councilor (Secretary to Council) - Global Institute for Human Excellence A Dynasty of Dreamers are a group of individuals that inspire generations by illuminating the enthusiasm and passion needed to continue to honor one’s calling as a dreamer. Dreamers tend to feel alive, engaging all their senses to reach a higher spiritual plane. When the dreamer is dispirited during challenging times, it can signify a season of self-discovery for sharing real life experiences with rich minds. These Dreamers have intense enough concentration to immerse in values that are timeless enough for limitless fields of hope. These Dreamers closely guard their dreams in the eternal truths of supernatural hope, faith, and dreams. They also celebrate the successes of other dreamers. The survival skills of these dreamers are quite remarkable. They are oriented around those that inspire and bring forth the best fruit. They have an outstretched hand to the unreached people with real life concerns that depict core issues. They insist on falling in love with the Word of God, to reach those that are spiritually pregnant with purpose. And to help them create something unique for reaching that point of jubilation. A Dynasty of Dreamers recognizes that the enemy comes to keep your dream bound with religion, legalism, striking fear, and self-condemnation that can be overpowering. In addition, there exist the emptiness, alienation, and frustration that mask the true nature of the universal success you need to fulfill your dreams. To have reverence, and to dignify all, will signify movement to your own self-discovery and supernatural status. God’s land of opportunity will bring new developments, as you seek to make a difference in the lives of others. This is our moment, and not merely a stepping stone. You deserve better. We deserve better. God can and will break the gridlock of failure to give you renewed energy that is backed by the support 32

of a Dynasty of Dreamers. To have that groundswell of support by the dreamers, in your midst is to achieve the timeless broadening of your horizon. Since they live life on God’s terms, dreamers have collective wisdom. To succeed in the face of opposition, you must declutter your mind of imprisoning thoughts. The heart of the dreamer, comes to the full realization that it must envision to seek solutions. He or she must also have strength during mockery, scorn, ridicule, discouragement, exhaustion, and intensified opposition. Be stern, during wide spread opposition, and keep that inward focus. While others baulk at the opportunity to reshape their destiny; the Dynasty of Dreamers recount their steps on a successful journey. Dynasty of Dreamers rise up and build in the power of creating, and the power to share knowledge with others. They have a clear perception, which further protects their life-affirming energy, with an undeterred spirit. They detach from the wave length of a mentally crippling season of drought. Moreover, surround themselves with like-minded individuals, to build an altar of dreamers. They live to ignite themselves to be an afflatus, and enfranchise others to heightened positions of power. The Dynasty of Dreamers are actually a group of individuals, who have weathered the storms of life. They have a growing interest to use the power of the pen, to take you to your highest potential. They are harbingers, to help you to come to grips with your self-worth and to help you to break down the seemingly insurmountable barriers in your life. Dynasty of Dreamers, launch out into the deep by casting out their nets. The direct reflection of their shining torch brings heaps of honor to these passionate dreamers. Dynasty of Dreamers help dreams become reality for a watching world of dreamers. This is our mission, and our moment to begin, DREAMING THE DREAM! Rt. Hon. Tammy Collins Markee is Columnist for K.I.S.H. Magazine (Celebration of Excellence) with Dr. Yomi Garnett.

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Authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spotlight by Apostle Jermaine Johnson

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The Exchange I want to first introduce myself. My name is Jermaine Johnson. Currently I’m the Apostle and Overseer of the ministry I founded through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit which is Prophetic Kingdom Ministries located in Milford, DE. I’m the husband to a beautiful wife, Roberta and the father to three children, Vincent, Jeshale, and Charity. Additionally, I’m the author of two books, A Practical Guide into the Insights of Prophesying and From the Prison to the Pulpit, the new book, which I will discuss. The title of my article is The as giving something in realso synonymous with the and swap. The book is an story and how Christ brougto His redemptive power a criminal but I exchanged racter and charisma. I was a it for God’s discipleship and nizer but I exchanged it for Him. I was a partier but now of God. I was lost on my way but now I’m loyal to Him

Exchange, which is defined turn for something else. It is words trade, change, switch, autobiography about my life ht me from the rubble of life that brings salvation. I was that life style for Christ’s chadrug dealer but I exchanged deliverance. I was a womaHis Word and to worship I’m a preacher and a praiser to hell, not just a prison cell and engulfed in His love.

From the Prison to the Pulpit because I’m now a prisoner hind bars and imprisoned in prisoner of Christ to do His same time. I’m free to share matter how far down soa man who can pick you up again. His name is Jesus Chwith your mouth and beliewas raised from the dead have the exchange. I have life for death, blessings for can be yours.

is more than a prison story still but instead of being bemy mind, I’m now a willing will and I’m also free at the my story with others that no meone can take you I know and put you back together rist and if you would confess ve with your heart that He the third day, you can also experienced joy for sorrow, curses, health for sickness. It

This book is more than a good story. It is a life changing testimony and the Word tells us we overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of the testimony. This book has crossed many barriers ethnic and national barriers because we all have a story to tell but not everyone is bold enough to do it. What blesses me the most is to hear some mother who said the book blessed them because they have children that have gone or are going down the wrong path. However, they read the book and gained hope again; some young man or woman who made mistakes in the past and thought their life was over but read the book and understood they still have purpose. These stories touched my heart and helped me to realize even the more why I had to tell my story. Thank God for their exchange. This book From the Prison to the Pulpit can be purchased at www.prophetickingdomministries.com, Amazon.com paper, kindle, audible, iTunes audiobook, audible.com, Barnesandnoble.com, paperback and nook book.