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Letter from the Publisher Volume XV, Issue I

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Bible Trivia

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Do You Have the Time?

13 Showing God’s Love at the

Katy Resurrection Run 20 5 Top Parenting

Resolutions for 2020 26 Fort Bend Christian

Academy Athletes Sign

National Letters of Intent 31 Get to Know Your

Republican Candidates 38 Dear Doctor: Is it a

Cold or the Flu? 41 The Buzz About Katy 45 2020 Voter’s Guide 50 Today’s Face of Conservatism 54 Achieving the

American Dream 63 Cashing in Hard Work

for a College Education 68 Recipe: Vegan Southern

Tofu Scramble 70 Katy & Bend

This issue marks a sad occasion for myself, and for many of our readers. Kirk Rightmire, a long-time friend of mine and my partner with Westside Christian Chamber of Commerce, passed away on January 4, 2020 at the age of 56. As some of you may recall, several years back we ran a story about Kirk and his struggles with Celiac Disease, an auto-immune disease caused by an allergic reaction to gluten.

I first met Kirk in 2006, when he was the marketing director at College of Biblical Studies. His career later led him to Faith West Academy, where he served as their marketing director for ten years, before once again working with College of Biblical Studies. Kirk and I were great friends, and it was an honor to get to know him. I know that he is now in Heaven with the Lord.

In so many funerals that I have attended in the past, I had no certainty where the deceased would be spending eternity. With Kirk, there was no doubt. When a loved one in Christ passes away, they are forever at peace and in the presence of the Lord. For those of us left behind, we experience sorrow, but sorrow only lasts for a season.

On another note, this issue features our annual Voter’s Guide. We take our time with these selections, and try to vet as many candidates as possible. We also seek outside sources for input. In doing so, we try our best to find the candidates who share the values that our readers hold. We feel that the chief issue to focus on is the sanctity of life. In Jeremiah 1:5, God says, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you.”

That said, this was probably the hardest time we’ve ever had coming up with our Voter’s Guide. So many of the candidates running are not only highly qualified individuals, but outstanding Believers as well.

For instance, just about anyone running in Congressional District 22 would do a fine job representing our district. Congressman Pete Olson was an outstanding Representative for CD 22 for many years, and he will be sorely missed.

Also, keep in mind that on April 11th, we are having our annual Resurrection Run Katy. The proceeds for this run support the Eagle Initiative, a 501 (C) 3 charity by Faith West Academy that benefits countless needy children in and around our community. For more details, visit www.ResurrectionRunKaty.com.

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Do You Have the Time?

By Lori Joiner It’s the number one hindrance facing women when it comes to discipling other women.

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I surveyed 100 women formally -- and countless others in casual conversations — over my 20 years in women’s ministry to discover what was their biggest roadblock to pouring their life into another woman spiritually. Time was the number one answer. I get it. As a mom of two active boys with a full schedule of speaking engagements, writing deadlines and running a ministry, the sheer thought of trying to line my schedule up with somebody else’s is almost impossible ... almost.

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in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.

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Jesus wanted us to prioritize discipling others above all else. He wants us to help others learn about Him, understand His commands and follow Him in baptism.

Countless women need a discipler and a mentor. They need someone who will get in the boat with them and then help them understand Jesus, the Bible and the Christian life. But alas, do you have time? Do you have margin to create space for discipling others?

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Once your baby is on some sort of schedule, it becomes much easier to find windows of opportunity. I used one nap time per week to disciple a gal from a local high school. It turned out that when my son was going down for his afternoon nap, she was getting out of school.

together in case one of us needs to miss for a sick kid or field trip to the zoo!

Empty nesters – I know a dear woman who is the grandmother of 14. She is busy with church obligations and is a phenomenal help to her large family. However, she still leads a small group of women spiritually, encouraging them with God’s Word as they face life’s twists and turns.

The Bottom Line – In our lives, we have time to do many things.

Discipling others and prioritizing the mission of Jesus need to take priority. Make this a matter of prayer. Simply pray that God would bring women into your life to help spiritually and for the time in your week to make her a priority.

Lori Joiner is an author, speaker and discipleship coach in Katy, Texas. When not writing, you can find her teaching group fitness classes at the YMCA, walking their chocolate lab with her husband Alan or playing board games with her two sons. You can reach out to her at LoriJoinerMinistries.org.

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Showing God’s Love at the Katy Resurrection Run

By Caitlin Richards Registration is now open for the Third Annual Katy Resurrection Run. The 5K run and 1K family walk/run will be on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Faith West Academy’s beautiful 40-acre campus. The 5K race will have a 9 a.m. start and the 1K run will have a 9:45 a.m. start, all with some new additions for 2020.

“We are adding a costume contest for all participants and an Easter egg hunt to the 1K family walk,” says Chip McKenzie the Resurrection Run Race Director and Marketing Chair. “We are also adding a team competition for businesses and schools.”

During the 1K family walk, participants will be able to hunt for Easter eggs adding even more fun to the race. The 1K course travels around a small lake on the Faith West Premises and allows each child entered in the race to collect a specified number of eggs. Certain eggs

can also be redeemed for prizes.

The costume contest will have a 5K winner and a 1K family walk winner. Participants are encouraged to dress up with bunny ears or any other creative way they come up with. Businesses are also being encouraged to enter five to seven runners in the 5K to compete for the team competition.

“The race will have an individual competition with first, second and third place winners by age group, but then there will also be a team competition,” says McKenzie. “There will be a first-place team award for businesses and one for schools if students decide to enter as a team.”

Just like last year, the Resurrection Run’s scenic route is a certified course. Runners who need credits for marathons can put the Resurrection Run on their list of certified runs.

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important thing we don’t want to lose sight of is our ultimate goal to help the Katy community.”

Katy Christian Magazine and Fort Bend Christian Magazine team up with Faith West Academy to host the event, and all of the funds raised from the Resurrection Run go towards Faith West’s Eagle Ini-

tiative, which supports various local organizations.

“The support raised will help the Eagle Initiative do more in the Katy community,” says McKenzie. “It is very kid oriented from child protective services to helping kids who have cancer, and kids who don’t have parents. Those are the top three focuses, but there is more we would like to do than just helping those ministries.”

Organizations the Eagle Initiative benefits include Child Protective Services adoption fair, Caring 4 Katy, Good Shepherd, Sunshine Kids, and Sunshine Thru the Rain. The Eagle Initiative’s impact is far reaching as some of the organizations benefit children and families from downtown Houston to the greater area.

Raising funds for the Eagle Initiative through the Resurrection Run would not be possible without this year’s title sponsor Profile by Sanford. When the health coaching business heard about the Resurrection Run’s mission to bring hope and resources to children and families in the community, Profile by Sanford knew they had to be a part of the cause.

Owner Randy Pace, Director of Sales and Marketing Kimberly Johnson and Operations Manager Breanna Guthrie, who make up the leadership team, shared jwhy they decided to be a part of the Resurrection Run. “We believe that as Christians, we are called to be the hands and feet of Christ,” says the Profile by Sanford leadership team. “We are dedicated to serving our community through our offerings and our services. Resurrection Run gives us the opportunity to let Katy know we are here and we care.”

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“The ultimate goal,” says the Profile by Sanford leadership team, “is to provide them with a path and journey that leads towards living a healthier life.”

For more information about their services and their dedicated team of Certified Profile Coaches visit profileplan.com or call 281-374-4983. Profile by Sanford is most excited about building camaraderie as the people of Katy come together as a community to nurture the body and soul.

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We want the community to come out and enjoy it, while helping us give back.”

Participants can receive a $5 discount on their registration by signing up early. To register, visit resurrectionrunkaty.com. There are also special discounts for first responders and military service members with an ID. Make plans to celebrate the Easter weekend by bringing your family to participate in the Katy Resurrection Run. Besides the run, Easter egg hunt and competitions, there will also be live music and great food from the Resurrections Run’s other generous sponsors.

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5 Top Parenting Resolutions for 2020

By Dr. Rebecca Deurlein It is a couple months into the new year, and while I’m a big believer in reflecting on our choices and actions and how they panned out for us, I’m also a big believer in wiping the slate clean and allowing everyone to start fresh. With that mindset, I’ve put together a list of resolutions for parents. Yes, you should think about what worked in the last year and what failed, but then move further into 2020 with a commitment to better parenting. I can’t make any promises, but I’m fairly certain that employing at least some of these practices will lead to a more peaceful home and a closer family.

1. Make sure you save time for yourself. There’s a reason this is my number one item on the list. I’m going to give it to you straight: You can’t be a good parent - no matter how hard you try - if you don’t take care of yourself and attend to your own happiness first.

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2. Decide as a family that you will all spend less time in front of a screen. My family has taken several cruises where we all agreed to put away our phones for an entire week. Here’s what we got instead: eye contact, uninterrupted conversations, random musings

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3. Commit to speaking more kindly to one another. While everyone gets angry, it shouldn’t be acceptable for members of a family to scream at each other on a regular basis, call each other names, say hurtful phrases like “I hate you!” or use profanity towards one another. Family members who respect each other live much more peacefully together. If you wouldn’t talk to your friends a certain way, you shouldn’t talk to your family members that way. So pause, take a breath, and think before you speak.

4. Reserve dinner time as sacred family time. Sit down each night together and share stories of your day. Pray together at the dinner table and thank God for that day’s blessings. This will open up conversation and establish positive attitudes as you spend some time together reflecting on the day. Share the dinner chores as a family so that everyone has a role in preparation or clean up. It may sound all Ozzie & Harriet, but families are closer when they covet each other’s presence.

5. Laugh more, reduce stress, and increase joy. All relationships, whether friends, spouses, or parents and children, need fun and enjoyment to thrive. There may be plenty of pain in this world, but there’s also a great deal of humor to be found in day-to-day circumstances.

Help your kids discover the inner joy that will sustain them through tough times by teaching them to find humor in their everyday lives.

Plan fun activities that build memories they will cherish - family games and traditions, pizza night, bedtime rituals - anything that will bring fun and laughter to your home. And just as importantly, quit stressing. Show your kids that gratitude and acceptance are two of the most freeing attitudes they can embody.

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Get to Know Your Republican Candidates

By Dr. Rebecca Deurlein Tuesday, March 3 is an important date in Texas, as it is your opportunity to vote in the Primary Election. While Presidential elections draw a crowd, midterm elections are just as important. Congress, state, and local governments affect our everyday lives, and this is our chance to have a say in who represents us. Primaries also offer the public a chance to strengthen a political party. Below are the Republican candidates seeking your vote in 2020.

Cindy Siegel for Congress Cindy Siegel’s life has been about service.

She was raised in a Christian home to believe in the importance of giving back to the community and has brought that belief into all aspects of her life. After earning a Master’s Degree in Finance and Accounting and beginning her career at Arthur Anderson, she left to start her own CPA firm where she “fought the IRS for my business and individual clients for 30+ years.” She is the former Mayor of Bellaire and a former City Council Member, and she has served as both Treasurer and Vice-Chair in

the Harris County Republican Party. She is also a past Precinct Chair and has held numerous fundraisers at her home to help elect conservative Republican leaders.

Why congress? She explains her purpose with passion. “I decided to run because the Democrats have gone off the rails with their socialist agenda. Their agenda will fundamentally change our country from our Judeo-Christian values and founding principles of government. I decided to run for my two daughters, 25 and 22, who are just starting off their careers. I want them, and everyone else’s children and grandchildren, to have the same opportunity that my husband and I had.

And I decided to run to end the possibility of a ‘New Green Deal’ or ‘Medicare for all,’ both radical policies that would destroy Houston’s energy industry and our beloved Texas Medical Center. “ Siegel sees District 7 and our nation as facing many challenges, from pro-life issues to crushing national debt. “By far, though, the number one issue facing our district is flood control, mitigation and prevention. I will make it my top priority to be the squeaky wheel, the fly in the ointment, the burr under the saddle of our bloated bureaucracies that are dragging their feet to help this area. If we don’t get a handle on the problems creating these floods, we will begin to lose business and industry and ultimately, lose jobs.”

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I will bring the same attributes of grit, determination, and hard work I learned working on the family farm to representing the people of Congressional District 7.”

Pierce Bush for Congress - 22nd Congressional District Pierce Bush may come from a famous American family, but he doesn’t mention it when I ask him what he wants voters to know about him. Instead, he offers the following: “I would love voters to know I am a man of faith and I pray often about decisions that lay in front of me, and I try to yield to God’s purpose and plan for my life, overall. As I look back on my journey of going from the finance world to Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star to meeting my incredible wife, Sarahbeth, I see God’s fingerprints all over it. God has blessed us richly in this country and I think of Micah 6:8 where the Lord instructs His people to do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with the Lord.”

Bush was CEO of BBBS Lone Star, the largest BBBS 501c3 affiliate agency in the country, He helped make a positive difference in the lives of thousands of at-risk kids across our state. He believes that people of the 22nd Congressional District deserve to have a voice in Congress who will fight for their values and conservative reforms, and stand against the rise of Socialism.

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which allowed him to help make a positive difference in the lives of thousands of at-risk youth in Fort Bend, Harris, and Brazoria Counties. “Too often, we saw the damaging effects in these kids’ lives and their families because our porous border has impacted them due to drugs and even human trafficking. Combatting the drug cartels and stopping the human traffickers will be a top priority of mine as the U.S. Representative for the 22nd District.”

Bush went on, “There are so many issues of importance that are stagnant because we have a Congress solely focused on attacking the President and ignoring the will of the American people. The issues he wants to resolve include securing the border and fixing the loopholes being exploited by drug cartels and human traffickers; supporting President Trump’s policies for economic growth, job expansion for our families, and new infrastructure to rebuild America – including flood protection; defending our Constitutional liberties and stopping the rise of socialism; and lowering the cost of healthcare while expanding options.

“I am truly hopeful that my candidacy helps bring new people and new generations of voters to understand that Conservatism is the MOST EMPOWERING of all ideologies. Our belief is that individuals, endowed with God-given liberties, can achieve more, accomplish more, and do more for their communities than any government program – and this is being proven EVERY DAY here in Texas and Fort Bend County. We need to have more elected officials who are positive, outgoing, and influential evangelists for the power of conservatism so we can build this movement to protect our fundamental rights and freedoms. I hope to be that kind of candidate and can’t wait to meet even more folks as we continue this campaign.”

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J.J. Clemence for Tax Assessor A tax assessor may not be viewed as a glamorous position, but it sure is an important one.

The tax assessor represents the bridge between the needs of the residents of Fort Bend County and the government that represents them. J.J. Clemence is running for this position, and she wishes to fill it with transparency, efficiency, and accountability.

An immigrant from China, Clemence describes herself as “a citizen by choice and not a citizen by birth. I love this country and what it has given me to achieve my dreams – now I feel it is time for me to give something back to this nation that has given me so much. My combination of outstanding private sector accomplishment as well as public sector exposure give me the tools and insights to provide the leadership required to excel in this position.”

Clemence’s education and experience are lengthy. She has an undergraduate degree in accounting and finance and an MBA from Baker University. As a certified Auditor, she has more than 15 years’ experience, and she has worked as Lead Auditor, Business Development Manager and Fundamental Advisor at Fortune 500 companies like Baker Hughes, Spectra Energy and Enbridge.

Apart from her private sector experience, she also has a track record of community work and public service. She is Congressman Pete Olson’s Community Outreach Director; was appointed by Governor Abbott as Vice Chair to the Texas Real Estate Research and Advisory Committee; served as Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair of

the Fort Bend County Republican Party; is a committee member of the FBISD Bond Committee and Innovation Committee, and has served as the Vice President of the Texas Asian Republican Club.

If elected, Clemence has several priorities. “I intend to apply my private sector experience to bring in modern processes and technologies where available to streamline and modernize – to improve service while cutting cost and overhead. My private sector experience has also convinced me of the critical importance of cybersecurity and assuring the privacy and integrity of our taxpayer data. By its very nature this department has access to and responsibility for some of the most critical personal data of the residents of Fort Bend County.

I intend to ensure that we are up to date on our audits and adopt the most modern approaches to staying ahead of potential cybercrime.

“Apart from this I intend to build upon my predecessor’s excellent work in ensuring that the Tax Assessor is viewed as readily available and responsive to the concerns of taxpayers. Unlike most elected positions, the Assessor is one of the government representatives that taxpayers are forced to interact with year after year, irrespective of their level of interest and engagement in politics. I intend to ensure that this interaction is as positive as possible in every way.”

Clemence’s passion stems from her personal experiences as in immigrant. “I came to this country 20 years ago, virtually without a penny to my name. But I had great trust and confidence in America, full of hope. Twenty years later, I am a successful professional with degrees from a prestigious American university, self-supporting and financially independent, and have raised a lovely daughter who is now 13 years old with a promising future before her. I’ve built a life for myself and family in Fort Bend County, made possible by the treContinued on page 35

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This includes courts of appeals across Texas, the Texas Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. It makes sense, then, that he is seeking election for Justice First Court of Appeals Place 5.

“I have always believed that serving the citizens of Texas as a judge or justice is the highest and best calling in the law. Working at the Supreme Court of Texas out of law school solidified that belief.” Adams and his wife Anne have three children who are now out of college and are living independently, so he feels this is a prime time to seek this open seat.

A graduate of Denison University and South Texas College of Law, where he was Editor-in-Chief of the South Texas Law Review, Adams is a conservative Republican and highly experienced appellate attorney. He has been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America as one of the top appellate attorneys in Texas.

Adams values not just fairness but timeliness, when it comes to

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“I am proud to be endorsed by Texans for Lawsuit Reform I will bring to the First Court of Appeals Place 5 a conservative judicial philosophy, a strong work ethic, and a dedicated commitment to excellence. I will uphold the Constitution and follow the law as written.

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Shandon Phan for Congress “My parents’ homeland, Vietnam, was destroyed by socialists. I see a rising tide of socialism in America and am determined not to let it succeed here. For me, it is a deeply personal fight. This country has given me and my family everything we have: opportunity, education, the chance to pursue our dreams. I can’t stand silently by when it is threatened.”

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For years, Phan worked in the legal profession on timely issues that included economic development, taxation, individual liberty, and immigration. He has an insider’s perspective on policies and how he can work to fix or improve them based on real-world experience.

“Before I went to law school, I worked many difficult jobs: washing dishes, mowing lawns, painting houses, and on a shop floor. This gives me a real bond with many of our citizens who are working in these kinds of jobs now and are struggling to provide for their families and the challenges they face in pursuit of the American dream.

“I’ve also worked around the country on behalf of Republican candidates. I have demonstrated strong loyalty to the party in good years and bad. Given my background as a legal immigrant who is America First and Pro-Trump, I think I will be a powerful voice not only in my own race but in ensuring that we keep Texas red.”

The congressional field is a crowded one, with fifteen candidates on the ballot. Phan realizes he has to fight to get his message out and to connect with voters. He is working to get Fort Bend’s sizable population of citizens with roots in Vietnam and the rest of South-East Asia into first, identifying as Republicans, and second, voting in the Republican Primaries. He wants his campaign to be about more than this race. He wants it to be about the future of the Republican Party.

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Dear Doctor: Is it a Cold or the Flu?

By Dr. Clyde McMorris, MD, Brookshire Family Practice It seems to happen every year around this time. You develop a runny nose or your throat hurts, and you wonder; is it a cold or influenza (flu)?

It is very important to be able to differentiate between the common cold and influenza. Although many of the symptoms may be similar, the treatments are very different, and the consequences of not receiving the necessary attention can be life threatening in some cases.

An important clue to determine which sickness you’re dealing with is how quickly your symptoms worsen. If the symptoms appear and worsen slowly, we should consider a cold. If the symptoms attack and worsen rapidly, we should consider influenza.

Your doctor can usually perform a test in their office that will help determine if your symptoms are related to a cold or influenza.

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Prayer Requests At Katy Christian Magazine, we believe in the power of prayer and we want to pray for you, your families, and our community.

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Please pray for our neighbors in West Houston who were impacted by the plant explosion in January. Please pray that their homes are restored and that their anxieties are taken away.

I request a prayer so my marriage can be restored, especially for the conversion of my wife. I ask for peace for all my three daughters and for health for the sick people in the world. – Anonymous Please pray for those who cannot afford healthcare. That they find the means to care for themselves and their families. – Haylee of Spring Please pray for Joe G. in Richmond. Joe has Stage IIIC colon cancer and continues to undergo chemotherapy.

ferences. If you have influenza, it is particularly important that you limit contact with others, because it can cause serious illness or even death in the most vulnerable people (such as pregnant women, children under 2 years of age, adults 65 years of age, and people with compromised immune systems). Influenza has an established course of duration, and the treatment should be delivered and guided by your doctor.

How to prevent colds and the flu: Wash your hands frequently and avoid persons with symptoms when possible. Maintain good overall health through proper rest, exercise, and food choices; a strong immune system helps prevent infection and reduce its duration.

To prevent influenza, we recommend getting vaccinated against influenza every year, especially the most vulnerable populations such as children from 6 months, pregnant women, adults from 65 years of age, and people with chronic diseases.

Last year’s flu season was one of the most severe in years and caused approximately 80,000 deaths in the United States.

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1) KSBJ Presents: Zach Williams Rescue Story Tour with We The Kingdom & CAIN. Saturday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Abundant Life Christian Center, 601 Delaney Rd., La Marque, TX 77568. More information and tickets at KSBJ.org.

2) The Central Fort Bend Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting for Habitat for Humanity on January 8 at their new location at 505 Julie Rivers Drive in Sugar Land.

3) Fort Bend Christian Academy American Sign Language (ASL) Program recently installed a SignAll Lab, an augmented AI-driven learning system. With this new technology, students can practice, learn and get immediate feedback on their American Sign Language skills in real time. FBCA upper school is the only high school in Texas piloting this program.

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1) On October 11, 2019, George Ranch High School hosted a Fall Leadership Workshop for FCCLA at Texas State Technical College in Rosenberg. Students from seven high school and junior high chapters across the region attended the workshop. Students participated in breakout sessions learning more about FCCLA, service learning projects, competitive events, running for officer, and ways to spread kindness.

2) On October 5, 2019, young men from the Missouri City - Sugar Land Chapter’s 2019 Beautillion Class, enthusiastically completed their class community service project at ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ where they stocked shelves with food and supplies for families in need within Fort Bend and Harris counties.

3) The Central Fort Bend Chamber hosted its highly anticipated Annual Gala & Awards Ceremony on November 15, 2019 at Safari Texas Ranch. The Winter Masquerade inspired evening brought together 330 business leaders and community members to help fund the Chamber’s mission of promoting growth and constructive change within central Fort Bend County.

4) In October, St. John XXXIII College Preparatory (SJ23) hosted its inaugural Middle School Fine Arts Frenzy. Flagship school participants included students in grades sixth through eighth from Christ the Redeemer; Salyards Middle School; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton; St. John Paul II; and St. Rose of Lima.

5) In October, the Central Fort Bend Chamber celebrated the ribbon cutting ceremony for Blanchard CPA. Blanchard CPA began in 2016, and was created to provide tax and accounting services to small businesses across the country.

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This issue, we’re highlighting our endorsements for local, regional, and state-wide races impacting Fort Bend and Harris County. We believe that Christians have the opportunity to make a difference in the political process and we encourage you to participate by voting, volunteering, or getting involved.

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District Judge 61st District Erin Elizabeth Lunceford

District Judge 164th District Michael Landrum

U.S. Representative District 7 Wesley Hunt

District Judge 80th District Sharon Hemphill

District Judge 165th District Bruce Bain

State Board of Education District 6 Will Hickman

District Judge 127th District Nile Copeland

District Judge 215th District Fred Shuchart

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District Judge 334th District Dan Lemkuil

State Representative District 183 Lacey Hull

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Harris County School Trustee, At-Large Position 7 Don Sumners County Commissioner, Precinct 3 Brenda Stardig County Commissioner, Precinct 3 Tom Ramsey

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Mike Wolfe has been serving in the trenches, helping to elect many fellow conservative warriors since he was a teenager. Mike has a strong reputation as a servant leader in our community and routinely donates his time and resources to make Harris County stronger, including in the successful campaigns of two of his best friends, Chris Daniel & Briscoe Cain.

Man of Faith & Family When his mom suffered a devastating stroke, Mike became her primary caregiver. He committed two years of his life to caring for her – including holding her hand and praying with her during the final hours of her life.

A devoted Uncle to his nieces Loryn & Addisyn, Mike is a born again Christian and an active member of Houston’s Second Baptist Church.

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Mike Wolfe believes in limited government and delivering justice fairly for all. A constitutional conservative, his judicial role models are Justice Clarence Thomas and former Justice Antonin Scalia, as well as former Judge Ted Poe whom Mike volunteered for over many months during Poe’s first election to Congress in 2004.

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Today’s Face of Conservatism

By Loan Davis In the old days, if you walked into a roomful of white folks, you could pretty much safely assume that more than half of them were Republicans.

But that is no longer the case. How do you spot a Republican in these modern days? The answer is you can’t.

The Democrats would like for you to continue believing that the Republican Party is still the party of old white men, for their own gains, of course. So, the question remains, what is the modern face of a Republican?

We can begin by recognizing what the modern face of the Republican Party is NOT. It is no longer the party of one-size-fits-most. It is me. It is you. It is your Hispanic next-door neighbor, your Indian-American friend down the street, the African-American at your church, and so on and so forth….. The answer is: it’s anyone who believes in God, in the Constitution, in freedom and liberty, in personal accountability, low taxes, and fiscal conservatism. Yes. The face of the Republican Party has definitely changed, or perhaps a better word is evolved.

As an immigrant to this wonderfully generous country, I understand the mentality of minorities, especially Asian-Americans, who left their motherlands far away to come here for opportuni-

ties and freedom. Asian-Americans typically are not politically active, and most are not even civically active, except in the comfort of their own communities and circles. Asian-Americans also have no party affiliation. They vote for whomever they can mostly relate to, and most often for the person who is of their own race or culture. They are, by far, some of the most educated and smartest people in our country, but the least informed voters. For far too long, Continued on page 52

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through lies and clever deception, the Democrats have had a strangled hold on the minority voters. That trend needs to break, and soon.

The sad reality is the Republican Party’s message had failed, and is failing, to reach the minority voters. We keep doing the same thing over and over again and expect different results. Our state cannot afford to go blue. Our country cannot afford for Texas to go blue. But we’re heading that way. Unless we change, and quickly. We’re only catching up to what the Democrats have been doing for years – engaging minorities. They have been engaging minorities through lies and scare tactics. We must engage them by opening their eyes to the truths and facts.

You see, to win the hearts and minds of minority voters, the Republican Party MUST go to them. And I don’t mean only when we need their votes. Inviting them to the party has not worked and will not work. They’re too busy living their lives and making a living.

We have to be a part of their communities, show up at their functions, care enough to listen to their concerns, and draw them into conversations. That is how we build trust and friendship. We have to go to them to show that their family values aligned solidly with the

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Lastly, we have to reach out to the minorities to show that our party, the Republican Party, is NOT the party of old white men. We need to show them that conservative values are intrinsic to compassion, not mutually exclusive from it. We need to show minorities that they will find more solace in faith-based conservative circles than among politicians who are bent on dividing our country by race, national origin, gender, socioeconomic class, or religion.

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Achieving the American Dream

By Caitlin Richards In September 2019, Land & Sea Sushi opened as the newest Japanese and American BBQ fusion restaurant in Katy. However, the opening of the restaurant meant something even greater for the owners and brothers Ceu Hrang and Mang Bik. It marked the achievement of the American dream for Ceu and Mang, who are refugees from Burma.

The brothers immigrated to the United States from a Malaysian refugee camp with the help of the Lutheran Immigration Service in 2007. At the time, both Ceu and Mang were younger than 20 years old and spoke no English. However, they took every opportunity that came their way.

In Burma, their father was a butcher. He taught Ceu and Mang how to handle knives and food. This one skill stuck with Ceu and Mang, and they used it in various ways all over the country after immigrating.

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Ceu on the other hand jumped right into the restaurant business.

His first job was as a sushi apprentice in Florida. He then worked as a sushi chef in Dallas, Colorado, Austin and New Orleans. In the last five years, Ceu and Mang came to Houston to follow their dreams of opening a restaurant together, along with the help of their father.

Together, they make a great team with their different backgrounds one in the food industry and the other in the restaurant industry. Chef Ceu was even featured on the Food Network television show “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” showcasing his brisket sushi roll fusion cuisine.

The brothers have a passion for providing a one-of-a-kind dining experience for every customer that visits Land & Sea Sushi.

Chef Ceu brings a unique talent to Land & Sea Sushi. As a chef, he believes chefs should know how to make a variety of dishes and cuisines. Over the years of his restaurant experience, he picked up not only how to make sushi but how to make American cuisine, and particularly BBQ. “You have to know how to make more than sushi to be a good chef,” says Ceu. “I am a fusion chef. I am not just a Japanese sushi chef. I know how to make American cuisine, BBQ and other Asian cuisine as well.”

With Ceu as the chef, customers get to experience a variety of fusion dishes with influences from all different cuisines. Their growing reputation in Katy is proof customers enjoy what Chef Ceu creates on the plate.

“Being a chef, I have a passion for making food and connecting with customers,” says Chef Ceu. “When customers come in and sit at the sushi bar, I talk to them, get to know them and learn what they like to eat. I can then make a special dish just for them that combines Continued on page 59

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what they like to eat.”

Land & Sea Sushi prides itself on being able to offer this unique experience of one-of-a-kind dishes to their customers. Another example of their unique atmosphere is not having soy sauce on the tables. Soy sauce is usually a staple on the table at most Asian cuisine restaurants.

However, this is not the case at Land & Sea Sushi.

“Customers can have soy sauce anywhere, but what they can’t have is our special sauces,” says Chef Ceu. “We want to offer other sauces for them to try to have a unique dining experience instead of defaulting to soy sauce.”

With dishes like the smoky goodness brisket roll and beef medallion faux sushi, it is plain to see Land & Sea Sushi is not like other sushi restaurants. Chef Ceu also smokes all of his brisket in house at the restaurant. If something different and delicious is what you are looking for stop in at 22720 Morton Ranch Rd., Suite 170, Katy, TX 77449.

Not only will you experience great food but you will witness the achievement of the American dream. Ceu and Mang ‘s strong faith in God, dedication and hard work helped them achieve their dream. Be a part of it too by visiting Land & Sea Sushi.

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BRENDA STARDIG A Fresh Start for Conservatives “I’m proud of the effective work I have done on City Council, and now it’s time to take the same scrutiny, hard work, and common-sense approach you’ve come to expect from me to Commissioners Court.

Please join us in our fight to keep Precinct 3 Red and Conservative.”

As County Commissioner, Brenda Stardig will work closely with state, county, and local law enforcement to fight crime and keep our communities safe. Brenda Stardig’s tireless fight has earned our respect, and I ask you to join me in supporting Brenda Stardig for County Commissioner.

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Cashing in Hard Work for a College Education

By Caitlin Richards College tuition is expensive. Even if parents start saving for their child’s college education the day they are born, they will likely still not have saved enough to pay for their child’s entire college education. Thus, figuring out how to pay for college can be difficult.

Karen Sears, a 2019 Tomball Memorial High School graduate, paired creativity and hard work to come up with a plan to pay for her college tuition at Sam Houston State University. She is working her way through her undergraduate education, but in a creative way.

“Last summer, our office received a letter through our fax machine from a student who was looking for a sponsor to help pay for her paralegal certificate,” says Paul Cannon, trial attorney and marketing director at Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. “The letter explained she wanted to get her paralegal certificate so she could work while going to school to get experience in the field, because ultimately she wanted to attend law school.”

After graduating high school, Karen sent out hundreds of faxes to businesses looking for support. Paul didn’t respond to the first fax, but after receiving a similar one six months later noting her achievement of attaining her paralegal certificate, he felt God might be really trying to tell him something.

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“I reached out and thought she could come work for us as a marketing assistant,” says Paul. “She turned the job down, but accepted a meeting with me to discuss the marketing of her online business.”

As another way to pay for her education, Karen started an online business where she sold wholesale goods. All while working at another part-time job at a dentist office, Karen built a website for the business, and ran the business from her parent’s home in Tomball.

“I offered to give her some advice on how to improve the website and marketing of her online business,” says Paul.

After the meeting Karen not only had a new direction for her business, but a mentor. Paul suggested instead of selling the products individually to package and market them as gift baskets. Karen took the idea and ran with it. The Christmas shopping season was gearing up and it ended up being the perfect opportunity for Karen to grow her online business.

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“It ended up creating enough attention that the next day a Sam Houston State University alum got offered to help pay for her college tuition,” says Paul.

Even with the added support to cover costs, a college education has added expense of books, gas and other supplies, which she is still working to cover. Now into the spring, Karen is offering special gift baskets focused on the spring holidays, birthdays and other special events. A popular item is the student study basket. It comes with study supplies and snacks for friends and family to send to their college student away from home.

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As for Karen, she is earning her criminal justice degree online so she can continue to work to pay for her education. She now has a new job though at Simmons and Fletcher as a marketing assistant.

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Recipe: Vegan Southern Tofu Scramble

By Hannah Menslage Assistant Publisher Fort Bend Christian Magazine & Katy Christian Magazine

Ingredients Scramble • 8 ounces extra-firm tofu • 1-2 Tbsp olive oil • 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced) • 1/2 red pepper (thinly sliced) • 2 cups kale (loosely chopped) Sauce • 1/2 tsp sea salt (reduce amount for less salty sauce) • 1/2 tsp garlic powder • 1/2 tsp ground cumin • 1/4 tsp chili powder • Water (to thin) • 1/4 tsp turmeric (optional) For Serving (optional) • Salsa • Cilantro • Hot Sauce • Breakfast potatoes, toast, and/or fruit

Directions 1) Pat tofu dry and roll in a clean, absorbent towel with something heavy on top, such as a cast-iron skillet, for 15 minutes.

2) While tofu is draining, prepare sauce by adding dry spices to a small bowl and adding enough water to make a pourable sauce.

Set aside.

3) Prep veggies and warm a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add olive oil and the onion and red pepper. Season with a pinch each salt and pepper and stir. Cook until softened - about 5 minutes.

4) Add kale, season with a bit more salt and pepper, and cover to steam for 2 minutes.

5) In the meantime, unwrap tofu and use a fork to crumble into bitesized pieces.

6) Use a spatula to move the veggies to one side of the pan and add tofu. Sauté for 2 minutes, then add sauce, pouring it mostly over the tofu and a little over the veggies. Stir immediately, evenly distributing the sauce. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until tofu is slightly browned.

7) Serve immediately with the breakfast potatoes, toast, or fruit. Enjoy!

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She is now able to gain experience in the field, run her business and attend school.

“When I offered her the job again, she accepted,” says Paul. “I’m glad she did. I can teach somebody marketing techniques and how to execute plans, but I can’t teach somebody to be as motivated as her.”

Through her business, It Pays My College Tuition, Karen has also been able to give back to others. During December and January, she was able to fundraise support to donate 32 gift baskets to children Texas Children’s Hospital. Karen was so moved by her experience at Texas Children’s Hospital she is now a volunteer.

“I never thought any of my faxes or my online business would get me this far,” says Karen, “but I am happy with the results.”

With her motivation, creativity and hard work, the future for Karen looks bright. It will be exciting to see what all she accomplishes as she continues to move forward in life. Learn more about Karen’s story and her business by visiting itpaysmycollegetuitionkarensears.com.

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