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Capucine Hines

Capucine Hines is a servant of The One and True Living God YAHWEH. Always aware of Gods Presence in her life, even when she was very young, she accepted Christ as her Savior and Lord in her elementary school years. Cappy as she is affectionately known is the wife of one Amazing husband for over 35 years. They have been blessed with 4 beautiful children. Cappy has a passion for women to know God up close and personal firsthand. God chose to show her gifts and talents by choosing her to be the CEO(Christ Empowered Overseer) of Etched In Stone Ministries L.L.C. This ministry launched in June of 2014 with The H.O.W. Conference. Healing Ordinary Women through Prayer, Praise and Psalm; One Woman at a Time, One Soul at a Time. You can also see Evangelist Capucine Hines on Facebook daily with an inspirational message called The Stone Cold Truth. Evangelist Capucine Hines desires to live a life that can be seen consistent behind closed doors and when she steps out into the world. Her favorite scripture is Matthew 6:33. Seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness and all other things will be added to you

Welcome to The Corner THE STONE-COLD TRUTH

BY EVANGELIST CAPUCINE HINES

There are times when our strength may be drained

There is a river- its streams delight the city of

and the weakness, we feel in our limbs will permeate

God, the holy dwelling place of the Most

deeper than an arm or leg. We find our minds

High. God is within her; she will not be

moving at warp speed and not in a place of

toppled. God will help her when the morning

concentration or focus. This scenario is very possible

dawns. Allow His presence to strengthen

in today’s world. A feeling of I don’t have the

your Spirit, Mind, Body and Soul. You will not

strength for the next move. Let me encourage you.

regret resting in Him. For my music lovers,

Stop…. Take a deep breath in…release…. Be Still. There

listen to Gospel Music Artist Tramaine

is a Loving God who can bring calmness to your

Hawkins, Stand Still and Know to hear Psalm

chaos. The Bible says in Psalm 46: 1-5, God is our

46 in its entirety beautifully presented and

refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in

You are my strength by William Murphy.

times of trouble. Therefore, we will not be afraid though the earth trembles and the mountains topple into the depths of the seas, though its water roars and foams and the mountains quake with its turmoil. Selah…

Greetings

Dr. Rita

RELAX, GOD’S GOT THIS!

by Dr. J. B. Foster

A quiet reminder that in the face of the most horrific of ordeals and seemingly unshakeable attacks on every hand, we are not alone and we are not worried.

Secondly, last year’s world-shifting

At this extraordinary time in history we are

events when the global movement

facing a global challenge. With fear and uncertainty on one hand and sickness on the other, the current state of our world is uneasy at best. Even in the United States, a particularly daunting number of challenges over the past several years have brought many great and

against racial injustice experienced its fair share of attention shook the world.

Millions of people worldwide still remember the protests over the May 2020 racially motivated police killing of George Floyd, whose murder in

powerful men to their knees.

Minnesota and the public outrage it

First, the emotional toll from what appears to be an unshakable pandemic with the US death toll from COVID-19 surpassing 500,000 this year and more than 100 million globally has

provoked, are a fresh reminder that the world’s richest and most influential country must deal with its own hypocrisy. The one saving “grace”, of all things, was a bystander video recording

overwhelmed the international medical community. Front line medical professionals, exhausted and exasperated by people who

of the incident showed the entire world the white police officer as he callously pinned and pressed his knee into the

make light of this dire situation, have seen enough. Different states are handling the crisis as they see fit; local communities are making their own rules. Some individuals have gone

back of Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes, killing him while handcuffed.

Third, we thought 2019 was tough with

into hiding or isolation with a considerable percentage flippantly writing off the dreaded virus as nothing more than the flu. Others are more theatric – hoarding toilet paper while

devastating wildfires burning a record 47 million acres, displacing thousands of people and killing at least 34 people but this year’s deadly west coast

refusing to wear a mask.

totaling more than 7,100 wildfires erupting from California to Washington state, with upwards of 2,033,916 millions of acres burned and hundreds of thousands of people displaced since mid-August of 2021.

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In short, there is no question that the corona virus pandemic, after triggering a global recession as numerous countries went into lockdown, has left us feeling vulnerable and uncomfortable much like other countries around the world. Now in the wake of many recent eye-opening events that have dominated the headlines, the entire world’s eyes are upon the USA. Historic prejudice and repressive governments, peering through the lens of many activists abroad, are sounding the alarm. Cynical voices, including critics of the U.S., have questioned Washington’s authority to talk about human rights internationally. The chaotic insurrectionist attempt on the US Capitol building that occurred in January 2021, caused World leaders to react with horror when then US president Donald J. Trump and his supporters refused to accept that he had lost the November’s presidential election.

People around the world continued watching in horror when on January 13th, the first sitting president of the United States of America, ever to be impeached twice, was charged with inciting the US Capitol insurrection. Many Americans are frightened for our country – so many angry, mean, emboldened divided people. Indeed, it does make one wonder – what next?

Many are asking what to do when constantly seeing chaos, hearing bad news, feeling uncertainty, facing difficulties, living in fear.

They question our values. What if the world’s leading democracy refuses to honor its values, they argue – then what is the point?

If the highest office in the world is no longer honorable, if the greatest decision making authority in the world is confused,

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5)Review life. Some people think a pandemic is just a biological event and that there's no master plan at work, and no grand purpose. No matter your beliefs, take inventory of your life over these recent months and seize the chance to clarify meaning and purpose of life for you.

6)Revisit past desires, hopes, dreams. If you could be anywhere, doing anything you want, where would it be?

The official response for living in Learn to enjoy the goodness of an untrustworthy world, of life. course, is what most Christians must learn as part of putting 7)Rebuild relationships. If the their trust in our sovereign, pandemic has come to teach gracious God. God’s got this. It’s an important lesson, this is a very simple. good time to renew What Christians should do. acquaintances or reconnect 1)Rest and relax in Him. God is with someone. Let your creative, introverted or neither surprised nor compassionate side dominate threatened by anything. for awhile.

2)Realize His greatness. He 8)Respond to God’s call. In has the whole world in His other words, this hands and is in control. Let unprecedented event is calling Him handle things.

3)Remember the good things. for something—not from humanity, but from you. What He rescued, protected, has awakened in you? provided for, prevented your calamity, and miraculously saved you.

4)Receive His grace. It’s a free gift from God. He is still walking with us and helping us get through this terrible time. if the halls of Congress are darkened, if the supreme court is tainted, if you cannot trust the government, if you cannot trust the law enforcement, cannot trust what you hear online, if you cannot trust the news media – then, I ask again, what are you to do? With very little appreciation for the other guy and every man following his own tradition, questions are popping up all over social media. If you are stressed about the possibility of contracting the virus or have loved ones affected by it, what should you do?

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As bad as pandemics are and trouble on this earth may be, hell is a lot worse. Although the last few years have worn people out in almost every way with much disruption, discouragement, and depression, the Christian, should not panic. The assurance of salvation and the hope of eternity still stands. Even with shrinking church congregations, gatherings, ministries, and finances, we should be the least worried people on earth. (Isaiah 53:5; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 9:28)

Simple techniques to adopt in our everyday living to for life’s enjoyment.

1.Simply stop and breathe unless someone is chasing you with a knife. Good breathing exercises are always a winner but choosing to stop in the middle of the street is probably not a wise thing to do so avoid your nemesis or antagonist at all costs.

2.Learn your triggers but don’t tell your enemy. While your kids may recognize the beginning signs of your headache, you may not want to let your arch rival know your weaknesses. Rather than letting stress take hold, refuse to go into panic mode. It could save your life.

3.Slow down unless you’re being chased by a bear. If you are a living roller coaster, it may feel exhilarating but if

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not properly maintained, you can expect trouble. It is that simple. You cannot stay in high gear forever like an energizer battery, even if you feel like you can on forever.

4.Stay grounded unless it’s unbearable. There is nothing wrong with being grounded but sometimes it’s boring.

Once in awhile you need to do something to ease the moment.

5.Put it in writing unless it will incriminate you. Too much on your plate to do? Your brain can't store it all so get rid of it by making a checklist.

Solicit someone else’s help.

You cannot do it all—nor should you have to tackle everything alone.

6.Safeguard what enters through your eye and ear gates. Stop watching bad news –it’s a stress builder.

Learn to filter everything that comes your way. God wants us to not worry (Philippians 4:6) but watching the news tempts us all to worry.

Counterbalance what we see and listen to, with what God says.Toss it out if it does not measure up to His standards.

7.Step outside under the big blue skies and go for a walk.

One thing I’ve incorporated in

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my life is making sure I either step outside onto my deck or I take a walk each day. It makes me look up at the trees, the clouds, the abundance of birds and everything of beauty. This is how I express appreciation to God daily. I walk through the garden of life and He walks with me as if there is no one greater.

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APOSTLE AJ FISHER

Man of Integrity

By Keisha Conyers

Apostle Antwan J. Fisher, affectionately known as "AJ", is a Man of Integrity, Strength and Wisdom.

He is the son of Frederick Williams and the Late Carolyn Fisher. As a native of Quincy Florida, he attended local area public schools and became a graduate of East Gadsden High School. He went on to pursue an education at the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and Edward Waters College, and later, earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Religion and Philosophy from Dominion Bible Institute.

At an early age, God released him to start his own ministry. He accepted Christ at the age of 16, starting preaching at the age of 18, and starting pastoring at the age of 19. He is the founder and senior pastor of the Fresh Anointing International Ministries, INC. Demonstrating unwavering faith, he made the decision to devote his life and service to the ministry and Pastor full time. His unfiltered style of preaching and humorous personality pours over into his sermons as he often uses practical anecdotes to capture the attention of the congregation; “so it is fresh, and the word is real.” At an early age, he met his mentor, the late Bishop Kenny Knight. It was through this encounter and under his mentor’s tutelage that he received his formal training and call to the ministry.

In addition to serving in various capacities of leadership throughout his community, Apostle Fisher is involved in a variety of ministerial endeavors that allows him to embrace and witness to lost souls and minister to the whole individual. Regardless of challenges or limitations, he finds time to give back to the community through his outreach ministry “We See You 2 Movement” - a ministry for the homeless and less fortunate, though sharing a “Timely Release with The Apostle AJ Fisher on THE INSPIRED NETWORK”, and a “Spiritual Awakening with Apostle AJ” on the Stellar Nominated 95.3FM Doc D Radio Show.

As an ambassador for his generation, he has an anointing that allows him to prophecy to those in need of healing and restoration. Even with such a unique calling to fulfill, he finds time to be the father of two beautiful daughters. His ultimate desire is to “LIVE AND MAKE AN IMPACT, DIE AND LEAVE A LEGACY”.

Email: freshiam.2021@gmail.com

SPIRITUAL INTIMACY

By Alvetta Green

We must know and understand, spiritual intimacy and natural intimacy are two different things. Though, in general, they both happen at a given period of time. The difference between the two is natural intimacy (two people physically or spiritually connecting with each other for a period of time) for one day or on multiple occasions for a period of time. Spiritual Intimacy is with God. To have spiritual intimacy with the Lord, you must develop a spiritual relationship with the Father in heaven. Your relationship with the Lord is a process within itself. Yes, the Lord hears and answers short or long prayers but the development of spiritual intimacy happens as you daily seek the Lord with an increased prayer time in communing and supplication with the Lord.

Spiritual Intimacy starts with dreams concerning yourself and your life. As you advance and grow in your prayer time, the Lord will entrust you with things concerning other people.

His voice will begin to develop to you audible and you will learn Him speaking in His silence. Finally, when you have reached the point of no return in your prayer time with the Lord, meaning: you will meet with the Lord daily in prayer and not break your communication for anything or anybody. The Lord will begin to give you revelations, show you mysteries, unknown tongues and visits to heaven, angelic visitations and to meet him face to face in His angelic form, which is how the Lord looked when He walked the earth.

"Spiritual intimacy starts with dreams concerning yourself" In my conclusion, spiritual intimacy is a dining experience. As you walk closely with the Lord in building your relationship with Him, enjoy sitting at the table and enjoy the feast of the Lord, Jesus our Father.

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BIRTH OUT OF THE FIRE

By Lisa Harris Photos by The trees stood tall in the night sky. On the last night of Girl Scout camp, by a large campfire, each scout shared her gifts and talents as a thank you and a goodbye. The night before, I asked God: “What should I share and what's my gift?” I always loved writing, and under the stars, He gave me words to a poem titled, Camp Goodbye. The poem was a thank you, a celebration of the scout experience, and my hopes for our future. It was received with tears. In my spirit, I knew God would use the power of words prayerfully, to encourage, inspire, comfort, laugh, educate, question, love and celebrate.

Writing frees me. I connect with who I know myself to be along with discovering the unexplored parts. My words are my true self.

They express my joy, pain, fears, possibilities, and the sensuality of my soul as a person and as a woman. I find joy in writing plays, scripts, short stories, and poems for people and events.

I grew up in Elizabeth, New Jersey with two beautiful parents, Barbara and Charles Harris. They grew up poor and determined to create a better life for their daughter, family and community. My mom did not go to college but as a leader in Elizabeth's Women's Scholarship Club, she raised money for girls to attend college. My father attended Delaware State College after leaving the Army. For more than forty years, he dedicated his life to education. He was a teacher, administrator, and civil rights activist. They truly made a difference. My words are shaped by my upbringing, a passion for people and a purpose greater than self.

I attended Hampton University as an undergraduate. My love of writing was fueled by my senior thesis for Mass Media Arts, a “must pass” assignment to graduate. My thesis was titled, The Psychological and Sociological Impact of The Wiz and The Wizard of Oz. Through research, I discovered that very little statistical data and analysis comparing and questioning elements of each movie existed. Honing my skills

to complete my thesis established the foundation of my poetic work and gave rise to poems such as I Knew I Was Different, Ventilator and many others. To this day, every time I hear Diana Ross sing "Brand New Day" or Lena Horne belt out "Believe in Yourself," I am always inspired. I am also a proud and active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and its commitment to serving our communities.

After graduation, I held various leadership positions at Ford Motor Company while also pursuing an MBA, which I received from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management.

Notably, I wrote and read a poem for the dean and my classmates at graduation.

After graduation, I held various leadership positions at Ford Motor Company while also pursuing an MBA, which I received from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management.

Notably, I wrote and read a poem for the dean and my classmates at graduation.

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Following the death of my father, I returned to New Jersey and was recruited by American Express, where I led client management, trade and learning and development. I left American Express to start my own business and eventually launched Dare to Bear Fruit (www.daretobearfruit.com).

My company provides coaching, consulting, training, facilitation, and business strategy services. I am passionate and purposeful about leaders evolving their consciousness.

In addition, for nine years, I taught executive MBA and undergraduate students about leadership, business ethics, HR, management, and labor unions at Kean University. After my mom passed in 2017, I left New Jersey for a senior learning and development consultant position at UVA in Charlottesville, Virginia.

My first published book, More Blessed Than Me: JESSE (Journey, Exacerbate, Spirituality, Sovereignty, and Ecstasy), is a collection of poems and artwork that have been in my spirit and on paper for more than forty years. After a serious accident, I learned to surrender. In the midst of my grief and my multilevel pain, I accepted my vulnerability, stayed grateful and watched God's strength move mountains. My book is

filled with an abundance of experiences, spanning every conceivable emotion. And through an intense celebration of poetic words, you're invited to embrace vulnerability and usher in a sense of infinite courage. These diverse poems embark on an exhilarating journey straddling the extremes of heartache, ecstasy and spirituality. It is a boundless odyssey into the very core of your being. If you like deep introspection, divine connections, and enriching art, then you will adore my sweepingly intimate reflections. My writing is how I make a difference. More Blessed Than Me can be purchased through major book retailers.

Three prayers. Five paths.

All lead to a dance of selfknowledge and the awakening of a soul! Join me in the Awakening!

APOSTLE

Chrystal CRAWFORD

Chrystal Crawford is an author and apostolic leader empowering multiple generations of leaders to walk in God’s ways while keeping his requirements. She is a licensed and ordained prophet, pastor, teacher and evangelist and affirmed apostle. Chrystal is the founder and pastor of Team Jesus Healing and Deliverance Ministry, Forever 31 Mentoring, The Ekklesia School of the Prophets and co-founder of The Ekklesia Training and Equipping Center. In 2019, she released The Birthing Room: The First Trimester, a prophetic revelation on the concept of purpose. In 2020, she authored Release Date: Eight Days to a New Beginning, a revelatory devotional on forgiveness and her first children’s ebook, When Pigs Fly, also on the concept of finding your God-given purpose. She has been featured on Dominion TV's Ministry Spotlight, Nite Line Live with Mary and Toni, The digital cover of KISH Magazine, The Kishma George Radio Show and named one of "21 Dynamic Speakers to Hire" in the November 2019 issue of Courageous Woman Magazine. In July 2021, she became the host of her own TV show, The Fourth Watch,which airs on the NOW Network weekly. She and her husband Pastor Marshall Crawford reside in Southern Illinois and together have three children.

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ARTICLE BY DOROTHY FISHER Dorothy Fisher is the founder and CEO of Dorothy’s Healing School of Ministry LLC (DHSOM), a healthcare consulting firm that was established in January of 2020 in Southern Georgia. She enjoys working in the ministry alongside her husband, Earnest L Fisher, coowner. Dorothy is also a teacher, dancer, worshipper, and an ordained minister of the gospel, and she carries a strong prophetic healing anointing in healing those who are sick and ill.

DSHOM was birth out of a desire to help mankind to achieve his optimum level of health and wellbeing in every area of his life. All too often, the current health care system focuses on the physically or mentally aspect of man’s being and overlook the spiritual aspect.

DHSOM believes that all three aspects of man’s being must be addressed and integrated accordingly if man is to achieve optimum well-being and true happiness.

Along with her own personal experience of overcoming health challenges, Dorothy brings to the firm 33 years of work experience in the medical nursing profession.

Dorothy has worked 25 of those years as a nurse practitioner.

She managed and treated patients with various mental and physical conditions ranging from anxiety depressive disorder to respiratory infections and chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and heart disease.

All too often in her professional career, Dorothy witnessed patients being healed in one area of their lives, but not in another. Some took medications and were not healed and remained unhappy. Because of that, it has been Dorothy’s desire to act as a healthcare consultant and an inspirational speaker to many persons, businesses, organizations, by addressing the mindsets and belief systems that prevents men from experiencing true health, happiness and freedom.

DHSOM also provide to virtual and onsite Healing School classes and meetings on being healthy and staying healthy to increase company morale and overall well-being of its constituents.

To schedule healthcare consultations or speaking engagements, contact DHSOM at www.dorothyhealingschool.com or email us at dorothyhealingschool@gmail.com.

You may also find us on Facebook and YouTube listed as Dorothy’s Healing School.

DHSOM remains different from other healthcare consulting firms.

It incorporates the Word of God with divine healing in the overall healthcare of man’s being in spirit, soul and body.

DHSOM provides Onsite healthcare consultations to businesses and organizations which experience work challenges and reduction related to unusual sicknesses and illnesses during the pandemic.

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"I’m laid back guy who enjoyed to laugh, shop, travel, spending time in front of the camera"

JOCELYN CASTOR

I’m laid back guy who enjoyed to laugh, shop, travel, spending time in front of the camera. I love spending time with family, staying up to date with the new press and enjoy connecting with God. I have three sisters. Two of my sisters lives in Queens NY and the 3rd lives in Maryland.

Growing up in New York was good but my future didn’t look bright as a child.

With my mother working two full time jobs and I growing up without a father made life tough for me. I had to do the best I could and was lucky I didn’t give my life up to the streets.

As a child I wanted to be fire fighter, model and an Actor. Looking back, I did come close and it amazes me of how we can make a dream a reality.

It’s absolutely amazing sharing the stage with actors and actresses. I enjoy sharing ideas, making suggestions and just having fun off and on the camera. One tip that was provided to me during rehearsal for a stage play was ways to catch my audience’s attention by projecting my voice towards the audience rather than on the stage.

Interesting question. I do have a favorite order and the order is Modeling, Acting and TV Celebrity Journalist. The reason for that is because that’s the order I begun working each stage.

Yes, becoming a TV Celebrity Journalist wasn’t in my vision but once that opportunity came to me, I accepted the offer. I remember the first celebrity’s interviewed which was Lateshia Pearson, I was extremely nervous but I was able to keep calm. Now interviewing celebrities is effortless and I have so much fun doing it.

It was already written. There’s absolutely nothing I would do differently. I set my goal to pursue modeling and acting and things has been going great by the grace of God!! He’s amazing and his timing for your prayers to be answered will always be on his timing. So I’ll continue to be patient for my blessings.

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I’ve accomplished some of my goals. Some other goals I have is being an actor on Tyler Perry’s movies and shows. Acting in a Marvel Film is another one of my goals.

Dream Big and trust God. Everything happens in his timing. Be Patient and put your trust in him. Live, laugh, Love.

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Zechariah 4:10 Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.”

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8 R E A S O N S W H Y C A N C U N I S T H E B E S T H O L I D A Y D E S T I N A T I O N

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Cancun is well known all over the world for its crystalline waters with beautiful shades of blue, swaying palm trees, and sparkling white sand under the limitless blue skies. With good weather throughout most of the year, lavish nature, rich history, and flavorful cuisine, it’s not a secret that thousands of tourists flock every year to soak in all the beauty of this land. If you're dreaming of a legendary vacation, here are 8 reasons why you should choose Cancun for your Caribbean getaway.

1. Weather How can you not love Cancun, where the weather’s great all year round?

With annual temperature averaging 80 degrees, you’ll be able to hang out at the beach, enjoy a swim in crystal clear waters or sip your cocktail at any time of the year.

Without mentioning that Cancun is also blessed with 8 up to 11 hours of sun each day, making it the perfect destination if all you need is laying on a beach lounge chair under the Caribbean sun.

2. Beaches Imagine spending your day on soft white sand, looking at the crystal clear waters in front of you, gently caressed by the Caribbean breeze. Cancun has all the ingredients that define the perfect beach.

All along Cancun’s 13 miles of coast, you will feel like you just stepped in a postcard.

Among the best Cancun beaches, you definitely can’t miss Playa Tortugas, a popular choice for both families and locals. This beach features an oceanfront restaurant, a marina, and vibrant blue waters. Another excellent choice is Playa Delfines, one of Cancun’s largest beaches.

If you visit this beach, you’ll be surrounded by parasailers, jet skiers, and even pelicans, soaking in the warmth and salty breeze.

3. Nature Mother Nature is still in charge in Cancun. Although this incredible region is famous all over the world for its pristine beaches, Cancun also features some of the best natural parks in the world. Lush and spectacular vegetation stretches from the jungle to the white sand beaches Xcaret Park, for example, is the perfect choice for families who want to experience a vibrant blend of culture, adventure and relaxing with more than 50 cultural and natural attractions.

If you’re looking for some high-adrenaline chills, then visit Selvatica and fly among the trees through the thrilling zip-line circuit.

4. Cuisine Entire Mexico is famous all over the world for having some of the most flavorful cuisines on the planet.

And for a good reason. Whether you’re craving juicy tacos, spicy salsas, or yummy quesadillas, Cancun won’t let you down. On your next vacation to Cancun, take some time to explore the city’s wide array of Mexican cooking.

For example, La Habichuela has earned its title as Cancun’s most famous Mexican restaurant, and it deserves praise. This restaurant is the perfect place to spend your day indulging in all kinds of seafood, tacos, salsa, and more. The cherry on the cake, not only does the restaurant serve the most authentic Mexican and Caribbean cuisine, but it’s also known as one of the most romantic spots to take your other half!

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5. Choice of resorts With so many pristine beaches and the world’s brightest crystalline water, it’s hard to go wrong when choosing the right resort for your next Cancun vacation. It is not a secret that there are few places in the world that can compete with Cancun’s impressive selection of resorts.

No matter your budget, Cancun has something to offer for everyone.

One of the best resorts in Cancun is undoubtedly the Paradisus Cancun. Its tropical design, the nine restaurants, and seven bar, or the comprehensive amenities will make you feel in paradise.

If you’re on a budget, then you might consider the Panama Jack Resort, located just over a mile south of Punta Cancun and featuring a gorgeous beachfront outlook.

6.Dive and snorkeling Diving or snorkeling during your Cancun vacation will simply take your breath away. Did you know that the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is the second-largest coral reef in the world?

Starting near Cancun, this 1,000kilometer stretch features a variety of atolls and colorful stony corals, and it continues through Mexico down to Belize and the Bay of Honduras.

Cancun will surprise you with many hidden treasures, and you might find yourself admiring underwater rivers, discovering shipwrecks, and even browsing underwater art!

One of the best diving and snorkeling spots is definitely the Cenote Dos Ojos, or Two Eyes, named after the double rivers that come together in an impressive underwater cavern.

Located about two hours south of Cancun, Dos Ojos is the deepest known cave passage in the region.

7. Mayan heritage The pulsating city of Cancun, Mexico, is surrounded by some of the world’s most fascinating ancient cities built hundreds of centuries ago by the Mayan civilization. Go from the lights and glitz of the city to the ancient charm of Mayan ruins or into the lush jungle of the Yucatan Peninsula.

No matter which ruins you choose, you’re sure to learn something about the mysterious culture that once inhabited this incredible region of Mexico. Each Mayan temple has its own story and captivating past. However, make sure you don’t miss Chichen Itza, by far the most famous Mayan ruins in Mexico. The famous El Castillo pyramid, one of the new seven wonders of the world, will appear in all its grandeur.

Just make sure you bring comfortable shoes for walking and climbing, along with water, a hat, and plenty of sunscreen!

8. Spa and wellbeing What would a vacation be without some pampering self-time? From traditional Mayan treatments to modern, science-based healings, Cancun’s spa offerings are diverse.

Spas in Cancun are among the best in the world, allowing you that well-deserved selfindulgence.

One of the most famous is Gem Spa, featuring bubble geysers and cascades. Nestled inside the Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Resort, the Gem Spa takes its name from signature, stoneinspired treatments. Try the quartz stone massage or the diamond-dust exfoliation, followed by chromo-therapy or the 10-step hydrotherapy program.

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BIO

Dr. Tim Day

Dr. Timothy A. Day “aka” Tim, is a native of Columbia, MD. Upon graduation from high school, he received a Bachelor of Science Degree from North Carolina A & T State University.

He attended Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is a candidate for his Masters of Divinity Degree. Tim Day has received an honorary doctorate in ministry from Miracle Fellowship Gospel Ministries Inc.

Tim is a successful sales professional in corporate America, and has earned multiple accolades as a top business developer in the telecommunications industry. It was Tim’s combined passion for

marketing and theology that prompted him to start The Lyrical Coffee House, LLC. The Lyrical Coffee House is a platform for gospel artists of all different genres-music, spoken-word, clean comedy to showcase talents and where audiences enjoy their performances along with gourmet coffee, tea and desserts. Positive and enriching, according to Tim, the Lyrical Coffee House is the place where "Inspiration meets you!"

Tim also serves as vice president of sales and marketing for WBGR Sports & Entertainment Network in Lanham, MD, alongside WBGR visionary and Grammy award-winning producer Lionel Green. WBGR is a family of

networks that reaches viewers around the world with a broad range of engaging, inspirational, and impactful programming that seeks to transform lives and inspire the world to pursue passion with faith. Through live broadcasting and unconventional marketing platforms, WBGR is helping change the way people view social media.

TIM DAY LYRICAL COFFEE HOUSE LLC CEO (O) 202-656-4380 LYRICALCOFFEEHOUSE@GMAIL.COM LYRICALCOFFEEHOUSE.COM INSTAGRAM.COM/LYRICALCOFFEEHOUSE

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Hearing Your Purpose By

Dr. Timothy A. Day

How to hear and understand God’s purpose for your life Purpose! Do you hear God speaking to you about your purpose here on earth? Countless numbers of theologians and scholars have attempted to answer the age-old question of what is my purpose?Through the years I have studied the subject of purpose by reading such books as Pastor Rick Warren’s best-seller Purpose Driven Life “What on Earth Am I Here For?”, Henry Blackaby’s “Experiencing God”, as well as a number of devotionals and self-help books that have so eloquently discussed the subject of purpose. This chapter will focus on hearing God’s voice in discovering His purpose for our life. I have been told throughout the years that your destiny is chosen by God but its fulfillment is decided by you.

Do you hear God’s voice speaking to you about His purpose for your life? In Psalm 29:3 - 4, David said, “The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; The Lord is over many waters. The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.”God’s voice is evident throughout creation. However, we are not always listening nor are we in a position to hear God speaking to us. The phrase “the voice of the LORD” is found in scripture 239 times. To hear the voice of the LORD means to hear God speaking to your heart.The heart also means mind as it is referred to in the scripture.In Proverbs 4:23 NIV, Solomon warns his readers to “guard your heart for it is the wellspring of life.” The NCV translation in Proverbs 4:23 says, “Be careful what you think because your thoughts run your life.”

Deuteronomy 28:1- 14, the key to showing one’s obedience to the LORD is faithfully obeying the Voice of the LORD. The word “IF” means that the promises are conditional assuming the listener hears and obeys the Lord’s voice.

Deuteronomy 28:1“Now if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God and are careful to follow all His commandments, I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. 2 And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God. In Deuteronomy 28:15, Moses warns of grave consequences if the reader disobeys the LORD by not hearing the Voice of the LORD.

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“However, if you do not obey the LORD your God and do not carefully follow all his commands and decrees, I am giving you today, all these curses will come on you and overtake you:” (Deuteronomy 28:15) Notice in the text that while the Blessings of Obedience will overtake the listeners who faithfully obeys, likewise, the Curses of Disobedience will overtake the listener who willfully decides to disobey the LORD by not hearing his voice. Whereas the Blessings of Obedience are from verse 1 to verse 14, the Curses of disobedience are from verse 15 to 68. As you can see, there is grave danger to the person who decides not to listen to the LORD’s voice. To willfully not hear the voice of the Lord will ultimately lead to one not fulfilling the purpose God has put you on earth to do.

This is a good place to point out that sin could stop us from hearing God’s voice in our life. James 4:17 NKJV reads, “So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” Isaiah 59:2 says, “Your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God.” Ever since the fall of man in Genesis 3 with Adam and Eve’s sin in the Garden, man has lost his perfect communication with God. When Adam and Eve heard the voice of the LORD in the garden in Genesis 3:8 -10, they were overcome by fear and hid from the LORD. Sin stops us from hearing God’s voice in our lives. God is Holy.He can have no sin before him.

Romans 6:23 NIV reads, “The wages of sin is death.” In this scripture the text is referring first to a spiritual death due to a contrite heart. Psalm 66:18 NLT reads, “If I had not confessed the sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.” The heart is the key to our hearing and God responding to our request. Let me encourage you that there is still hope for anyone who may fall short of God’s mark. My pastor friend David Stancil always said “Christians do not sin less than anyone. We sin more than we want to. ”Roman 3:20 NKJV reads, “All have fallen short of the glory of God.” If you have identified that your sin has led you to not hearing the LORD’s voice in your life, I recommend that you pause for a moment to simply confess your sin to the LORD. 1 John 1:9 NIV reads, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. There is no time like the present. If you are still with me up to this point, then I have good news for you. God has an amazing plan for you and me for his redemption plan. Jeremiah 29:11 NIV reads, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and or not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

BIO

Pastors Herman and Shineka Dixon

Pastors Herman and Shineka Dixon are the proud parents of two wonderful sons, Darius who lives in heaven and Micah (20), a host of “acquired children”, and four grandchildren. They have been in ministry for over 22 years and pastor Bethel Worship Center Church International (BWCCI) in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Herman received a bachelor’s degree with a double major in Biology and Chemistry and his master’s degree in Theology.

Shineka received a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering and her master’s degree in Counseling.

The couple’s marriage ministry, Marriage God’s Way, has ministered to couples all over the world. They are developing a podcast called Marriage Moments.

Their marriage ministry counsel’s individuals, families, and marriages.

The motto of how the Dixons live their life: 1.

Love God, 2. Be willing to do whatever He says, and 3. Encourage others to do the same.

Acknowledgements We would like to thank our parents for encouraging us.

We would also like to thank all of our mentors and the many people who have invested in our lives. To our children and church, we want you to know that you can do anything if you put God first and allow Him to do it through you.

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How and Why God Prepares Us for Purpose

by Pastor Herman and Co-Pastor Shineka Dixon Question: If God gave you

one million dollars and then told you to give eighty percent of it away, could you, do it?

I would be remised, no, completely out of line, if I did not start by highlighting the fact that our thoughts about purpose are NOTHING like God’s!

God Himself affirms this in Isaiah 55:8-9, when He declares that “as far as the Heavens are from the Earth, so are His ways and thoughts higher than ours.”

One thing is true. You will never really understand your purpose until you understand a few things about God’s character, nature, existence and how He prepares us for our purpose. I would like to thank Dr. Posey for gathering several authors to help you reach your purpose. Warning: Bear in mind, we each only have one chapter to explain an eternal concept. We don’t have time to sugarcoat anything, or placate to egos, but rest assured that everything said will be seasoned in love and grace.

You ready? Let’s begin. In the Book of Revelations Chapter 1, the Father gives us an amazing clue to how He operates. After telling us that He loved, adopted, and cleansed us, He gives us a look into His existence in verse 8 when He declares: “I am THE Alpha and THE Omega, THE Beginning and THE End,” says the Lord, “Who Is, Who Was and Who Is to Come, the Almighty.”

Simply put, God is “the Alpha and the Omega,” He is “the Beginning and the End.” Notice that scripture did not say that He is “an” alpha, “an” omega, “a” beginning, or “a” end. Words like “a” and “an” are nonspecific. If there can be “an” alpha there can be “another or several” alphas. If there is “a” beginning and “a” end, there could be multiples starts and finishes. The term “the” however points directly to Him. No one else can be the beginning of a thing and the end of it at the same time. He is Lord (Owner of owners, Ruler over all rulers). His way will always have preeminence. He has all authority and the ability and strength to do anything about what He desires.

This concept holds true in all languages that the bible is translated in. There are no exceptions.

God is the be all and end all of all things.

EVERYTHING, including our purpose, must start and end with Him. He is the absolute final authority, and nothing happens outside of His presence. No matter how small, big, insignificant, or intricate, if it is going to last and stand the test of time and eternity it must somehow honor God.

Revelations 1 also gives us a glimpse as to how God’s existence prepares us for our purpose. Almighty God declares that He is Who Is, Who Was, and Who Is to Come. To the natural eye, one would think that there is something wrong with this statement.The natural chronological order of time should be Who Was, Who Is and Who Is to Come.

But to the spiritual eye however, one would see this as right on target. You see, God is not bound by time or even our understanding about it. He told the prophet Jeremiah in Jeremiah 1:5 “that before He formed him in his mother’s womb, He knew him.

Before he was born, He set him apart, and ordained him to be a prophet to the nations.” In essence, God tells Jeremiah that before the clock started on his earthly life, He had already known him and commanded Jeremiah’s life and purpose.

Which Is So how does this relate to us and our purpose? When God entitles Himself “Which Is,” He shows us a key step in how He gets us ready to receive what He has for us. Which Is connotes God’s interaction with us in the present. God establishes Himself as a present-day God. He is with you now!

In this instance, God is willing to meet you now. No matter how negative our situation, He is willing to meet you. He will meet you not where you pretend to be, but right where you are. An encounter with the “Right Now God” can change everything. This type of encounter can take a drunk or a drug addict and turn their whole world around and have them walk completely away from what used to be holding them hostage.

This type of encounter with God takes an empty person and fills them with hope. Although anyone can have a right now encounter, normally there are three types of empty people who have it. The first type are people who have grown tired of life as they know it.

These people are desperate for change and have grown weary of life without purpose. They are sick and tired of everything and everybody, including themselves. These people often suffer in silence. Many of them wear a smile on their face but have given up.

They can be in a crowd of people and feel lonely.

The second group are those who live their life in opposition to God. Deep down inside they know God exist and either deny it or could care less. They tend to want to do things their own way without any regard for their purpose or the afterlife. They do not plan to give an account for the deeds they have done in their life. Many of them live in the moment and are very accepting of everything. Anything that goes against the very nature of God seems to draw them even more. Although they have insecurities, they appear to have little bother them or hinder them from a challenge. They are the most vocal about their disregard for their need of a higher being.

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BIO

Prophetess Latonya Green Born September 1, 1973, Williamsburg County in the state of South Carolina, Prophetess Latonya Green attended the public schools of Williamsburg County and received her high school diploma. After completing high school, she went on to Williamsburg Technical College, South Carolina, where she received a diploma in Cosmetology and a Certification as a Certificated Nursing Assistant, (CNA). Upon completion of her Cosmetology and CNA programs Prophetess Latonya relocated to the state of North Carolina. While living there, she furthered her CNA credentials to Certificated Nursing Technician 3 at the community college of Vance Granville, North Carolina.

Prophetess Green worked as a nurse technician a total of nine years and decided to branch off her nursing career and go into the field of Business.

She is currently attending Prophetess Latonya Green, Grantham University School of encouraging scripture…

Business, located in Kansas City, Habakkuk 2:2-3 "And the Lord Missouri, to pursue a Bachelor's answered me and said, write the Degree in Business Administration. vision and make it plain upon While focusing on her degree, she tables, that he may run that has given birth to Esther's Crown readeth it. For the vision is yet for Nonprofit Organization Inc, where an appointed time, but at the end it she is CEO and Founder. Prophetess shall speak and not Latonya is also author of "My lie: though it tarry, wait for it; Intimacy With God". While the because it will surely come, it will proud owner of "Alvetta's not tarry.

Collections Exclusive". Prophetess Latonya has been featured in Kish Magazine Fall Edition 2017 and the Mogul Leaders Magazine, Summer Edition 2021.

PLEASE FOLLOW ME ON ALL PLATFORMS: FACEBOOK; ALVETTA GREEN Prophetess had the honor to audition for Sunday Best during the INSTAGRAM: ALVETTAGREEN99 year of 2009 and 2010. Although, it TWITTER: ALVETTAGREEN1 didn’t award the opportunity for on EMAIL ME @ ALVERTTAGR899@GMAIL.COM stage success, she received much WEBSITE: CROWN OF ESTHER PROPHETIC encouragement and strength to MINISTRIES (UNDER CONSTRUCTION) birth first book "My Intimacy With God".

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From Brokenness to Breakthrough By Prophetess Latonya Green

If we all knew the outcome of our analysis and appraisal by God, we would have no problem saying yes to the prolusion. Our relationship with the Father in the eternal heaven would be “second to none”. We would without hesitation, get up every morning to seek God for His presence, directions and His unfailing love for us.

We would make God our priority and not our necessity. Trying to pimp God and trying to monopolize God would not be a part of our existence. We would never think to curse God, be blasphemous or want to take our very own life. The words that come from our tongues would not yield bitter and sweet in the same breath.

Neither would our minds become the devil’s playground. “I’ve been there” and so have many of you. In fact, the one-word question statement that’s familiar to all, even children are the word ‘Why”. Sounds familiar? Yes, all too familiar. To add fuel to the fire, during those times when we added to the question “why” it is said as such, “why me”. At this very moment when we add me to the question “why”, we have opened the door for any demonic spiritual entity to have its way in our mind because we added the word me.

It’s one thing to ask God “why” but something totally different to ask “why me” You have unknowingly sown a self-righteous seed to your soul.

That self-righteous seed gives the adversary the devil to put words and thoughts into the mind of your spirit, causing your spirit and soul to feel perplexed with fear and doubt, which intensifies the warfare in the battle ground of the mind. The bible says, Let this mind be in you, which is also in Christ, Jesus. (Philippians 2:5) Informal Excerpt 1 She had just experienced one of the most important days of her life, when she and the significant other entered a room to lay their heads.

She said to her companion, “I’m going to go take a shower”. She prepared to remove portions her clothes. Then walked into the bathroom to take a shower. While taking a shower, she heard another voice entered the room. She could hardly understand what was being said or the voice of the other person talking because of the shower water. After taking a shower and entering the room, she asked this question to her companion, “Who was that just left?” Answering her immediately, he said, “Don’t worry about who that

was, that's none of your business." “None of my business?" she replied. He responded, “Like I said, it's none of your freaking business. She walked slowly like a dog with the tale between the legs to lay down on the bed to sleep. As her head touched the pillow, she laid in disbelief, question and tears. She began to pray to the Lord, asking Him to reveal to her what just took place in the space she thought was going to be a night of intense passion and sweat. Instead, it was a night of tears and questions. From this excerpt, you can immediately know how the battle of the mind began. It began with one simple question to her companion that he did not answer. How many times have you asked questions that you didn’t get answers too or questions that was answered in lies, riddles and half- truth? When God asked Adam, “Where art thou Adam?” Genesis 3:9 Adam was afraid when he heard the Lord’s voice because he knew he was naked.

The companion from excerpt 1 knew that exposure could have been revealed that night but instead, he kept the covers on him by passing the truth and shifting the feeling of guilt and shame on himself. This was the exact same thing Adam did. Adam told God he was naked and he hid himself from God. Adam tried to shift being in trouble with God by saying, “The woman whom thou gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat. Genesis 3:12 My God, that sounds too familiar in this modern day. The Lord punished both, Adam and Eve for their disobedience.

The truth will always come to the light. It may be days, months or years but the truth will always make its way to the forefront.

Informal Excerpt 2 After the arrival to another state, she and her companion abided together with uncertainty of their relationship for a period over ten years. One day, the companion decided to go away on a business trip. The companion said to her, “I have a business trip out of the state and I will be leaving tomorrow”. When he mentioned this to her, all she could remember, in amazement, was the question in her head that he did not answer when they were out of town. She reluctantly said, “be careful and stay safe”. Her companion packed his things for the weekend and the next day he proceeded on the business trip as stated. The next day when her companion left for the weekend. She immediately fell to her knees and prayed to the Lord saying, “Father, there is something that’s not right in my spirit concerning my companion. Ever since we got back from our trip together, I’ve had this feeling of suspicion and inquiry about my companion. Father, if there is anything I should know and if there is anything that should be uncovered, please Lord expose it and prepare me for the unexpected and reveal to me every secret. Father, I am a woman of love and integrity to You first and then to my companion those I know love me.

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BIO

Apostle Alton has a powerful teaching gift and has an apostolic mandate upon his life to raise up spiritual sons and daughter’s and release them into ministry and plant churches. He lays the foundation and blazes the trail. He is a pioneer for his generation and for the generations that will come after him. The Lord shifted him again to Dallas, Texas where he is currently laying the foundation and raising up spiritual sons and daughters in ministry and planting churches.

Additionally, Apostle Alton is a entrepreneur/ kingdomprenuer he is the founder /President of S.O.E (Spirit of Excellence Resume Service), the Visionary/Founder of Kingsman Less than 2 years later, and after International a ministry for the Apostle Dr. Alton T. Natson is a edifying and building up and the native of Statesboro, GA. He is the 20 years of faithful service, Founder of Alton Natson Global, equipping of men. Inspiring and Pastor Alton retired from the Alton and Nicckay Natson Global Inc. United States Army in August empowering, mentoring men to take Kingdom Global Alliance Network their rightful place as kings and 2015 to pursue the call of God and Kingdom Global International priests in the earth. The founder of into ministry. Since that time, along with his wife Apostle Nicckay Dream Realty, The Love Nest TV On Higher Ground Ministries Natson where they are Show the Love Nest Magazine and International has experienced headquartered in Dallas, Texas. the Love Nest Radio Show and the continual growth. Since then Known by many as "A man after Gods author of The Love Nest Devotional, a God has shifted and relocated Own Heart". He received salvation at Certified Marriage Mentor, Certified him and his wife to Atlanta, the age of 12; heard the call of God on Christian Life Coach, Licensed Georgia and they closed the his life as a teen but strayed away Clinical Pastoral Therapist. doors to On Higher Ground until his adult years.

Apostle Alton has been featured in a Ministries International after 6 variety of magazine and on various years of Pastoring in the After marrying his high school television and radio shows. God has Savannah/Jesup Georgia area. sweetheart Lanickayara (Nicckay) in allowed Apostle Alton to birth out Apostle Alton is a mentor, September 1997, he rededicated his and establish Kingsman Mentoring life to the Lord and received the intercessor, Spiritual father, a baptism of the Holy Ghost. As a for men. Apostle Alton’s wife is his teacher of the word and a Soldier and Officer in the U.S. Army, Apostle after God’s on heart his best cheer leader, best friend and his travels allowed him to serve in style of ministry has touched the partner in ministry, Lanickayara many areas of ministry. From sound soul and spirit of clergy and laity (Nicckay), is his number one ministry to Minister and Armor supporter. They are the proud above and beyond cultural and Bearer, parents of two jewels in Christ: denominational barriers. He Apostle Alton has served in the teaches and preaches the Gospel Tiannah, and Jareal and the proud Gspirit of excellence. In 2004, he and utilizes his prior experience pa of Joshua and Joell. His spiritual accepted the call of God into the covering is under the leadership of to demonstrate and teach preaching Ministry, was licensed in his spiritual mother in ministry servant leadership to 2008 and Ordained in 2013. In Apostle Sarafina Thomas of Sarafina community leaders, laypersons 2009, his military assignment Thomas Ministries. and members in order to help relocated him and his family to the church come into alignment Fort Stewart, GA; this is when God with God’s word. spoke to him concerning planting a Apostle Alton earned a Church in Savannah, GA. This Word Bachelors Degree in WEBSITES: was confirmed as he and his wife Management in 2007 and a WWW.ALTONANDNICCKAYNATSONMINISTR sought the Lord through prayer and Masters in Organizational IES.COM AND DRALTONNATSON.COM fasting. On Higher Ground Leadership in 2012 and Doctoral EMAIL: DRALTONNATSON@GMAIL.COM Ministries International held its first degree in Pastoral Care & FACEBOOK: ALTON NATSON AND KINGDOM service on March 9, 2014, in the Counseling in 2020.

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It Comes at a Cost, Purposeful Destiny!

By Apostle Dr. Alton Natson And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in

favor with God and man. Luke 2: 52 As a man I have found that living in this life can very trying, meaningful, and and if we choose to learn from the mistakes of others, we can find purpose. I know that this world is very unforgiving and many times in life because the world is unforgiving, I have found myself in a place of unforgiveness. An unforgiving heart can put us in places where we become lost and void of who God has really called us to be. As one of God’s chosen men I understand having a heart of unforgiveness can literally cause us to lose our purpose in life.

As men we must learn true purpose, fulfilled purpose, the absolute God defined purpose for our lives will come at a very steep cost. Early on in my young life learned I learned the difference between my purpose (fleshy) and God’s purpose (His divine destiny revealed), through the leading and guiding of a mother who loved the Lord. At the tender age of 5 years old I made the request to be saved and I wanted to give my life over to the Lord. My grandfather was a pastor, and my father was a deacon alongside my uncles in our home church. I began the walk of purpose from that day forth though I truly learned that God’s divine purpose is a different walk according my human and physical purpose that I defined early on in life.

As a young boy I learned a lot of things in life through the prism of youthful innocence, I learned what was right and what was wrong, what my parents approved of and what would get me in a whole lot of trouble. I learned from a young age what God approved of, something that my mother and my grandparents defined as living a holy life.

I learned through the failures and mishaps of the men in my own life and learned one of the greatest things I could have been taught is measure of a man is not defined by where he fell in his life, but where along God’s path he chose to finish his life, in the kingdom or outside the kingdom. I learned the importance of making the right choice and not allowing others to define who you are by the choices that you made. My father Deacon Lavaughn Natson, my mother Deaconess Barbara Natson and my grandparents Pastor James and Annie Mae Canty played a huge part in the laying of the foundation of Christ in and through my life. Through the safety of the multitude of counselors in my family, the good ones and the bad ones, I was able to learn the importance of a solid and firm foundation found

“and rooted in God’s purpose. I learned to utilize the strength of the word of God at an early age and because it was the word that I believe in it was the power of the word which helped me get through the challenges I have and continue to face in the world.

By The uniqueness of a God given purpose, and a defined purpose has been instrumental in the development of who I am and who I am becoming as I continue to grow just as Jesus did in wisdom and in stature before God and man. Many men live a life off a predetermined purpose outlined through the eyes of a corrupt and dying world. I found myself chasing after a fruitless dream defined by the wants and desires of a fleshly life rather than simply seeking God according to His word in Matthew 6: 33, But seek first His kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Many men fail in God purpose because we do as I once did and look for the byproducts before we look for the raw materials that we can then give to God to define our purpose. Too many of us define our purpose fulfilled by the people, places, and things, we have allowed to enter and enjoy our lives. The danger of finding purpose in the fruitless things is the losing and the missing of our souls, Mark 8: 36, what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, false purpose, and lose his own soul?

The uniqueness of a God given purpose is this, everything that comes with it is married to your soul.

Your soul is the breath of life from the beginning of time, it is what made Adam a living being. The soul is the investment that God poured into man to gain a purposeful return on what He made an investment on.

The soul is designed to grow spiritually and not naturally, the soul is what and is where your true God given purpose is housed and maintained. The struggle with many men in not in the flesh but it is found in the battle for your soul. As Kingdom men we have to ensure that our soul is saved, and our soul remains in the right standing with God that when the timing is right God will reveal His purpose for our souls. The bible established the purpose of the soul from the beginning of time, by ensuring God breathed life into the man, that it was this same life that would cause the man to live, endure, and remain committed and close to the one that gave him purpose.

Adam’s original purpose was that of a simple man living a simple life, God designed him according to Genesis 2: 15, and the Lord God took the man, and put him in the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.The awesome thing about God’s soul breathed into man was this, the piece of God breathed into man came with power and purpose. The power and purpose identified by God from the beginning was His desire for man to be made in the image and likeness of Him. Everything about God is designed by purpose, he is purpose, and he was purpose, and still today is purpose. Even His words are established and defined with purpose to do what He set them out to do, according to Isaiah 55: 11.

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Evangelist Dottie A. Williams BIO

Dottie Ann Williams, a loving, confident and spiritual Woman of God. Wife of Carlton T. Williams, the mother of three Adults, a Son-in-Law and a Granddaughter. She’s a Freelance Model, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, Modeling Instructor, Fashion Show Producer, winner of the Male/Female Modeling Competition, Beauty Consultant and Spiritual Advisor.

Dottie was featured on Fox 5 TV, the Afro American Newspaper, Washington Informer, Prince Georges Journal, and the Korean-American Life Journal-Washington. Dottie

spent years as a member of the Department of the Interior Toastmasters Club, achieving the “Distinguish Toastmaster” (DTM) Award. She was an EEO Counselor, founding Member of the National Assoc. of Black Federal Employees (NABFE), member of Blacks in Government, PG Chapter of NCNW, Levitical Voices of Ebenezer Choir, Ft. Washington, MD. Since Dottie retired, she became a founding member of Divine Women With a Purpose (DWWAP), a Ministry that serve God’s people. She also enjoys serving as a Notary.

Here’s a list of some Organizations we’ve modeled for: The Links, AKAs, Deltas, NCNW/PG, NCNW/VA, Local Churches, MLK Support Group, Julia West Hamilton Group, Catholic Daughters of the Nativity, Big Sisters of Baltimore Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Charms Inc. Peoples Congregation Church, Willing Workers, Delta/Richmond Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta, The Questers, Pan Hellenic Council, Willing Workers, Daughters of ISIS, BIG Sisters of Baltimore and many more.

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Moving On Divine Everlasting Love By

Evangelist Dottie A. Williams

Walking by Faith My Purpose Was Not Purchased, I Was Born with It

The moment I stopped and realized that my purpose in life could not be bought, I became liberated in more ways than one. I must admit it took me a while to come to this realization!

Only after years of paying my way to find my purpose, whether it was following someone else’s goals and aspirations that wasn’t mine, or to entertaining friendships to gain inside awareness of what I really wanted to do next. At one point while growing up as a child, I started to think my Family was poor. We didn’t have the big house, fancy cars, a closet full of clothes and every toy we wanted, however, as I grew older, I realized that we were not poor, we had clean clothes, a roof over our heads, food on the table, a warm place to sleep, spiritually grounded and a Family that loved each other. We had a bond that was unbreakable, the highlights for my Family were attending Church, singing in the Choir and attending Family gatherings (backyard cook-outs, birthday parties and talks around the kitchen table) GOD was the center of our JOY! Hi, I am Dottie Heath-Williams, born and raised in the Hills of South Carolina to Annie M. and David L. Howze, there are eight of us, five girls Della, Mary (deceased), Martha, Bobbie, Dottie and three boys Jessie, Cleveland and Joe (deceased).

Here’s where my roots are. I lived in a close-knit community of family and friends, a neighborhood that offered a lot, nestled at the very end of our street was Mr. Sammy’s Grocery store where we would go faithfully to buy bubble gum, pickles, sodas and Baby Ruths; the community park and playground were in walking distance and so was the school. I attended Sunset Park Elementary School in Rock Hill, SC. My favorite Teacher’s name was Ms. Heath and we were not related! I loved her dearly, she was very nice, patient and admirable. I had lots of very friendly classmates, we would walk to school together and share homework assignments, we bonded over the years and still have remained friends until this day.

A special shout out to Diane Miller-Blake and Phyllis Mann-Fickling. I would also spend summer days playing soft ball and hanging out with neighbors and friends at the local Catholic Community Center on Crawford Road. Prior to leaving elementary school, I had a life

threatening illness with “scarlet fever”, a bacterial infection that causes the body temperature to escalate to a level where my skin was literally pealing.

Iovercame this illness with no additional issues. (Thank God!)

After graduating from Elementary School, I relocated to the Nation’s Capital, Washington, D.C. to live with my Sister (Martha). Here I attended Carter G. Woodson, Junior High School, a decision that ultimately changed my life. I met Mrs. Kane, my Home Economics teacher, she taught me so much, from cooking, sewing, knitting, crocheting, how to be confident and selfassuring. The most memorable moment was her faith and confidence in me by referring me to an Audition for a “Teen Board” Model position at Sears & Roebuck on Bladensburg Road, Washington, DC. (Thank God!), I was selected!

This is where one of God’s Purposes for my life started to kick in! I along with another classmate Martina McMillan, started our first part-time job modeling “informally” on the weekends down the store isles of Sears & Roebuck, wearing the infamous “Winnie the Pooh” line of clothing. I was excited! In the 7th grade, modeling and getting paid to do it! This opportunity was short lived however, after graduating from Junior High School, I kept in touch with Mrs. Kane, she referred me to a Modeling Studio in Baltimore, Md there I received a bigger blessing! I was trained on how to become a Professional Model. I knew this was my calling because the techniques of modeling came to me naturally. I mastered the basics, which was the walk, the turns and how to properly exit the Runway.

Then came the techniques of how to properly wear the garments, i.e., how to remove a coat/jacket, how to wear a reversible shawl. I found myself, practicing day and night in front of mirrors, in front of family and friends, they were cheering me on and this really helped build my confidence. I wanted to do more and be more, therefore, when I entered Spingarn High School, I started modeling on the weekends with a Group of Ladies/Men call “Modeling As An Art” created by a local DC Hair Stylist “Reginald Word”. This effort landed me in hair shows, poolside shows, Fashion Shows for charitable Organizations, photo shoots and I began seeking modeling opportunities within the Community.

My High school experience was very inspirational, I really started to discover who I was and what God really wanted me to become in life. (My Purpose). I felt like it was time to make some serious decisions about life after high school, did I want to go to College, did I want to pursue my dream job of becoming a Flight Attendant, did I want to pursue Modeling in Paris, did I want to find a job and work for the Federal Gov’t, the questions continued to come.

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THE GLAMOUR GIRL OF COMEDY COMEDIAN

Kim Vaughn

Kim Vaughn is an internationally touring comedian that has evolved into many different areas of the entertainment industry. From stand-up comedy, empowerment speaking, hosting, acting, and radio personality. She’ll laugh then tell you, “I’m nowhere near the finished line, I’m just getting started” She's toured with theatrical productions, opened and touring with recording artists Keith Sweat and the R& B group New Edition, Jazz Greats like Saxophone legends Kim Waters, Marcus Anderson. Jeanette Harris, Blues Guitarist Stacey Mitcheart, and The jazz group Hiroshima. She’s worked with Snoop Dog’s hosting his Youths Football League’s” Back to School Jamboree” in Long Beach, California. Kim was truly blessed

by Television’s Nickelodeon’s Channel “Nick at Nights, America’s Funniest Mom” competition. As the semifinalist, she beat over 3,500 women competing across the US...

She is also an inductee of “Whose Who Of Black Louisville” in 2008 and again in 2015. She’s had the pleasure of hosting BET’s “Summer in the Park” Concert Series, and has graced the stage with a pleather of major comedians of the last 16 years!

God’s blessed her to performed in four countries, the Bahamas, Jamaica, the islands of Turks & Caicos, and the country of Curacao. Love to cruise? She performs on Carnival Cruise Lines Sensation and Fascination cruise ships.

Her very first Road Tour was opening for the Legendary Dolomite a.k.a Rudy Ray Moore.

He took the time to share with her hilarious stories of the great black comedy legends, and the history of ”Black Comedy” From there to the clear another side of the spectrum to opening for Capitol Records Artist” NASCAR Comedian” Tim Wilson. And “No Problem” comic Gallagher Kim firmly believes that “True “Comedy is colorless. Regardless of race funny is funny.

The journey has been anything but easy for the single mom of three. Her true genuine love for people and her passion for making folks laugh, along

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with her “Blind” faith in God is exactly the key to her moving forward in her journey towards Greatness! It all started in the late nineties with her doing an” Open Mic” in Seattle, Washington (where she resided) one night after a consistent 30 days of heavy down pouring rain, she began experiencing a depressive episode it was at this point she decided to get out of the house for a minute and head down to a downtown bar, “Crackers.” There was a weekly” Open Mic” night,(something she had never heard of). After feeling it was nothing to lose, up on stage she went. To her surprise, she was well received and asked by the owner to return the following weeks. While residing in the Great Northwest she won the “Tacoma Talent Quest” and knew at that point of her life knew she wanted to pursue the art of Stand Up Comedy. Things, however, took an interesting turn when her little family experienced one of the biggest Earthquakes ever recorded in the Great Northwest with a magnitude rector of 6.8 She began experiencing (what was later diagnosed as Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome) she decided to return to her hometown, Louisville, Kentucky with her three children. Once home she entered a talent competition hosted by Comedian Spike Davis. “Can You Rock The Mic with Spike” she was the finalist in Comedy Division. From there, Spike strongly suggested she go to the Comedy Caravan (a local comedy club) and began getting familiar and networking with other comedians a place she would learn her craft and strengthen her gift. She was

offered a job there. To check the Ids at the bottom of the stairs! (this would later become her “Home Stage”) and the owner (the infamous) Tom Soble of TSM management would become her first booking agent. Her mission statement? You never know when it’s going to be your last time on stage so always bring it as if it is!

Kim will gladly tell you, whatever she’s survived, she can joke about.

She shares her story about her life.

Living as a “Victor” not a “Victim” of life’s hurdles she’s overcome. It’s caused her to become very transparent in sharing her life authentically on stage. I know that someone is somewhere experiencing similarities in their journeys. I just want everyone to WIN! It’s not easy! Hey But it’s possible. She prays daily that” His Will Be Done” and continues to extend her territories to reach the masses with her messages of encouragement and laughter! Her biggest message to deliver? Simply” YOUR NEVER ALONE”, “GOD IS ABLE” you can make it through anything that faces you in life! It won't be easy but, ”YOU CAN!” Many are asking what to do when constantly seeing chaos, hearing bad news, feeling uncertainty, facing difficulties, living in fear. They question our values. What if the world’s leading democracy refuses to honor its values, they argue – then what is the point?

If the highest office in the world is no longer honorable, if the greatest decision making authority in the world is confused,

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She also prayers daily that God will continue to use her story for his Glory, to be positioned to do for so man. To bless others without not needing the credit for doing so. .

She’ll tell you, “I want to witness the feeling in knowing I did what I was to do with what God blessed me with.” my talent”. ”I’m the mother of the troubled babies running the streets if they look like me?

Then they’re mine. PERIOD”!! “I’m my sister's keeper, helping my sisters to keep their crowns on, helping them to reach safety from abuse”. “I’m my brother’s encourager, helping them to remain the kings they are! Not statistics but Kings! Finally, all of the Aunties and Uncles that the world has made invisible, with so many pretending not to see in the streets?

Intoxicated, addicted, homeless, or mentally not in their right mind?

Those are members of MY family.

Step by step God going to make a way for me to accomplish the ability to help”.

Kim addresses the stigma of Mental Illness being “Crazy” and what it looks like to live as a person with such a label in society. She openly lives with a controlled bipolar disorder. As a child, she was severely bullied and teased for being 100% blind in her left eye (since birth) and having a darn thing be a lazy eye� !

At 17 becoming a teen mom and life quickly took a unique turn. It all led to living a roller coaster of ups and downs, eventually to her becoming a runaway, leaving home even for a short span homeless. due to issues at home. She now discusses being a survivor of sexual assault, emotional and domestic violence.

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Today, she’s enrolled full-time at a HBCU. Simmons College in Louisville, Kentucky.

There she’s working towards a Bachelors Degree in Sociology with a focus on Religious Studies. Still touring and performing comedy as her separately for shows and on an HBCU Lyrical Coffee House All-Star Christian Comedy tour. She’s hosting events, and publicly speaking at various engagements. She speaks highlighting women’s empowerment events, youth empowerment, and mental health and suicide awareness, on the behalf of NAMI ( the National Alliance of the Mentally Ill).

From a personal perspective as a member of my black community. We need mental health education and good grounded black therapists there to help. It’s a big difference when who I talk to in a crisis looks like me!

Mixed with a teaspoon of funny. There you go, info in the message and you didn’t even see it coming! Trust there is a funny moment in everything we endure. She professes it’s been nothing but her faith in God, Walgreens Pharmacy, and bad kids.

Her talents have recently taken to her to the ”Big Screen” in the Motion Picture “Frat House”.

She plays Ms.Boyd (the Academic Advisor of the college Tru University) Which is now on Amazon Prime and Best Buy stores chain. She’s currently starring on the sitcom, “One Hell of A Mother in Law”, Written and Directed

by John Mckissic as Ms.Wright,( the Mother In Law) on Jam Television Network” 2019 she was introduced to FM Air Waves (briefly) heard on WLOU Praize 104.7FM She’s was the Morning Show of the Tom Joyner Morning Show at WLOU and was the loving voice

you would hear until 2:00 pm. The shattered glass of her former brokenness like shattered glass now “Sparkles” when stage lights hit it. Now the woman that God built from it all stands as his little girl! The speaker, the actress, and the Comedienne ...Kimberly Vaughn the Glamour Girl of Comedy.

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Business And Ministry

By Genesis Business in my point of view is meeting people’s need Like a way of buying what people need then sell it to them to get profit from what you sold out Business is a broad term, but these profit-seeking activities generally include providing some kind of good or service that people want or need. Businesses may experience a loss, but that doesn't stop them from being a business. All that's important from the standpoint of defining a business is that the entity seeks to profit from what it does. Music is a business. Ministry is a business What is music? Music is a personality. The soul behind the music is that music "My music is the spiritual expression of what I am - my faith, my knowledge, my being ... When you begin to see the possibilities of music, your desire to do something really good for people, to help humanity free itself from its hangups ... I want to speak to their souls." Music was given to us to make the world a better place Without music this life will be empty. I am into music so this is the business I do I bring out my emotions in form of music and sell it out there to bless or impact someone And what I get in return is profits from the CD sold or show I organize.

Types of ministry.

Ministry is in two phases 1. Capacity (The anointing, the spiritual aspect of ministry ) 2. Gift ( This is the gift and it’s the non spiritual What is ministry. Ministry is service. When we serve we meet people’s aspect of ministry) needs In the other hand ministry is meeting people’s needs through Ministry is given for the body of Christ to be edified the gift of God giving to use. Our gift was given to bless lives and meet and to grow into the fullness of Christ. Ephesians people’s needs. Ministry is work and not a job. A work is what you do 4:11-13 for a lifetime while a job is what you do to earn a living. You get Ephesians 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and employed to a job but you employ yourself to a work. Work is what some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, you have full knowledge of, what you are so experience about. pastors and teachers; Ephesians 4:12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Ephesians 4:13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: It’s called the 5 fold ministry To everyone into ministry we have an office where we belong here in this office John 9:4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

John 5:17 But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.

Jesus Christ was a perfect example for us about ministry he balanced it on all sides He made us understand that ministry is a work.

To every man going into ministry this thre things must be considered very well before launching into ministry this three keys will sustain and keep the man or woman going Even when trials arise.

1. Know who your caller (Who called you into ministry) 2. Know what you are called to do( Your lane, your message, what your message is) 3. Know who you are called to ( know your audience, the message you has got who are those you ara sent to speak it to,) This three things is very important in ministry.

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PURPLE HEART HEROES

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WALLACE FAMILY LEGACY PROVERBS 13:22

"The riches of one's life, is greater than oneself"

by Dr. Rita A. Wallace Posey

HONOREE'S HONOREE: Norman John Saunders, Sr., US Army

HONOREE: Sgt. Christopher Ramirez, US Army (Deceased)

HONOREE: Jonathan E. Lee, Sr., USMC

HONOREE: John Briscoe, US Army

HONOREE: Calvin Jerome Mitchell, Sr. US Army

HONOREE: Andrew V. Lorence, US Army (Deceased)

HONOREE: Antoinette Scott, US Army

HONOREE: Michael P. Crawley, US Army

HONOREE: Introducing Basmattie Bishundat (Mother) of IT2 Kris Romeo Bishundat, US Navy (Deceased)

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BEATRICE BRUNO THE DRILL SERGEANT OF LIFE Beatrice is an Army veteran and former (but always and forever) Drill Sergeant. An ordained gospel minister and Grief and Writing Coach, Beatrice loves helping folks travel the path of grief and maneuver into the fresh seasons God has for them.

In the current season, Beatrice has crossed over into an area few, if any, look forward to – Widowhood. Married for 27+ years to John who passed away August 2018, Beatrice has raised four children - his, hers, and theirs - to adulthood. Beatrice is now looking for her new normal…if there is such a thing…after losing her beloved husband. Discovering what grief is all about and what it entails, Beatrice lets her audiences know that “you don’t have to traverse the path of grief by yourself.”

The founder and leader of POWWOW (Prophetic, On-Watch Women of Worship/War) Prayer Line and Conferences, Beatrice conducts Christian Women’s Conferences around the world and also mentors youth and adults.

After this major shift in her life orchestrated by Father God, Beatrice has resided in Trinity, TX as an RV Volunteer at the Trinity Pines Christian Conference Center and in Brush Prairie, Washington at the home of one of her beloved Soldier-Sons. Now, Beatrice is cautiously moving forward into the new atmosphere God has placed around her. Many changes are in front of Beatrice. Some of the changes are very disconcerting.

But, she knows that her relationship with the Lord will carry her through to God’s destination for her.

Beatrice Bruno, The Drill Sergeant of Life, leaves no soldiers behind…no matter what branch!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrillSergeantofLife/ Website: www.drillsergeantoflife.com

In this new season, God has used Beatrice in an RV Ministry: The Drill Sergeant of Life Sermon-ator Mobile. Leaving her and John’s home of over 17 years behind in Aurora, Colorado, Beatrice has traveled the country to where God desires, ministering in the style God has given her for such a time as this.

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ALBERT KIRK BARNES JR. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. I graduated from Austin High School; the last public high school in Chicago to integrate. I am also a graduate of Columbus State University and am currently pursuing a Doctoral degree in education. I am the eldest of six children. After high school, I successfully completed one semester in engineering and entered the United States Army, and served in Company C, 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. II also served in Company P, 75th Infantry (Airborne Rangers) 5th Infantry Division. I was wounded while on a mission with the unit.

MY COMBAT AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Combat Infantryman's Badge awarded to any infantry soldier who engages in combat with an enemy force.

Air Medal – awarded after completing a minimum of 25 combat assaults.

Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with palm – awarded as an individual award because I was with the unit whose actions caused the unit to receive the recognition.

Bronze Star Medal with V device – awarded for extraordinary valor in a combat situation, Purple Heart – awarded for being wounded in an actual combat situation.

My military career spanned over 24 years. I deployed to several combative situations and attended numerous military courses and schools. Some of these courses include: Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course Ground Surveillance Course Infantry Mortar Platoon Leaders Course TOW Missile Platoon Leaders Course (TOW – Tubular-Launched, OpticallyTracked-Command-Linked, WireGuided, anti-tank missile) Advanced Noncommissioned Officers Course Sergeants Major Course

SOME OF MY MILITARY INSTRUCTOR AND TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDE: Instructor, Basic Small Unit Tactics – taught infantry tactics to leaders who were Company level and below combat battlefield operations.

Instructor, The Brigade and Battalion Command Course – taught anti-armor tactics and techniques for deploying these assets on the battlefield. All students that attended classes during my tenure went on to have successful commands.

Instructor, Infantry Mortar Platoon Leaders Course – taught Platoon Leaders and Platoon Sergeants the battlefield deployment, technical aspects, and tactical movements. Instructor, Infantry Officer Basic Course – trained newly commissioned officers. I retaught lessons learned in class, ensured the officers were physically fit and monitored progress and class standings. My students always scored in the upper 25% of their class.

Instructor, Reserve Officers Training Course – taught military science at Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, and Saint Paul’s College to Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors military science. Every Junior I taught went on to successfully completing Advanced Camp and subsequently went on to be commissioned as officers in the United States Army.

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THE STORY OF HOW THINGS HAPPENED. ALBERT BARNES

One would think that after more than 50 years since being wounded in actual combat in the Republic of Vietnam, talking about the event to people who have never experienced war would be an easy task. In contrast, most of us, recipients of the Purple Heart, are mixed in our sharing details of that lifechanging event. We all can remember the most detailed actions that occurred on that fateful day. Every detail is etched in my memory and is vividly and easily replicated in our minds many times yearly throughout our lives.

Before I begin, it must be said that the event is a life-altering mindset. For this reason, I shall address the changes in hopes to bring clarity to why life is seen differently instead of what happened.

Let's start with the high school years and the reality of what was happening in America at that time. I attended Austin High School in Chicago, Illinois, As fate would have it, the school was one of, if not the last public high school to integrate the Chicago Public Schools system. Tensions were high in America. The civil rights movement, anti-war protests, the deaths of Dr. King and Senator Kennedy, and the

Democratic Convention Riots were just a few of the events.

My stepfather had died, my mother was raising six (6) children with me as the eldest. I had worked hard in school to get a scholarship into an engineering curriculum at the University of Illinois.

All came crashing down upon entering the US Army and being sent to Vietnam, Once there, the focus became making it home alive. In January 1971, I was transferred to Company P, 75th Infantry (Airborne Rangers), 5th Infantry Division,in the Northernmost Province, Quang Tri, firebase, The units in this area were near the Demilitarized Zone along the northernmost border of. South Vietnam.

After about eight (8) missions, in which we observed and engaged a lot of enemy forces.

Scary, volatile, dangerous, and life-threatening, are just a few adjectives to describe the feelings of everyone serving in that area. Both sides were experiencing tremendous losses hourly.

Getting wounded changed my consideration of the loss of

any human life. I gained a mindset of life preservation at all costs. For that reason, I became committed to how to preserve life through education and information for my lifetime. At the time, I had no idea I would have a military career. Subsequently, never realized I would pursue two (2) careers in education.

During my military career, I trained and prepared soldiers for combat never losing a single person, In education, I practiced de-escalation procedures to prevent volatile situations. I have reduced disciplinary referrals to zero (0) in the last three (3) school years.

I am an avid fighter for students through the NEA Teachers Union from year to year. Preservation of life includes health, welfare, and the pursuit of happiness are the objectives. Prosperity and the ability and desire to excel are my wishes for all I encounter. For example, four (4) of my students have developed computer games in my afterschool robotics programs. They have their own LLC company and are pending trademarks and patents.

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The story of how things happened. This is not just a recollection,; it is a vivid memory etched in my mind forever.

Now, what happened to change a mindset? How does getting shot in combat transcend the aforementioned ideology? What happened, and how did it occur? Let's start with 27 March 1971; that's 50 years, 4 months, and 29 days ago as of this email. Our Long-range-surveillance team was combined with another team to go locate, observe, and eventually disrupt enemy operations that were inflicting casualties on friendly forces operating along the major supply route. In short, we were a hunter/killer unit with major support at our beckon and call.

On this day, we were inserted into the area. I even remember our radio callsign, TRICKS OSCAR 7.

Since I was carrying the backup radio along with all the other necessary ammunition, equipment, and weaponry. to accomplish the mission. We were all heavily laden with armory to locate and kill enemy forces. Backup conventional units were on standby to engage upon contact. After insertion, we quietly hid, watched the surroundings, and listened for any enemy activity to avoid detection, This process took about two (2) hours, We then moved very stealthily to positions of observation to assess our options for ambush and other means of advantageous kills.

While we were observing, a company of marines was attacked and sustained heavy losses, We used our assets to provide close air support so they could be extracted. The extraction went well and the remaining members got out. Still undetected, and the daylight waning, we decided to continue surveillance in the morning.

At dawn, we decided to get in close tp get a better look at the force. As we quietly moved closer, we realized we had walked into a major force of over 2,000 NVA regulars, highly trained and well-armed. The decision was made that a force of this magnitude was too much for 12 people so we attempted to get out of the area and call in an ArcLight (B52 Strike). Before we could get away we were detected and all hell broke loose.

Within the first 30 to 45 seconds of the fight, we had 9 of 12 wounded and our outcome looked bleak. The only reason we believe we were not overrun is the NVA figured us as a larger force. As the fighting continued, we requested close air support.

For the first time as an Army Ranger, I got a denial over the radio from the commander of the contingency reaction force commander. Knowing that MEDIVAC came with Cobra Attack helicopter support, I immediately called for and got MEDIVAC helicopter support.

Once, the MEDIVAC arrived, it was quickly obvious that we were in for a fight to survive. Some three (3) or more hours later we were able to be extracted, two (2) of the wounded died from head wounds. Although my wound was not life-threatening, it almost cost me my left arm.

On that day, 28 March 1971, I fought for my life. country, and fellow Rangers around me. On that day, 28 March 1971, I became aware of how my life would unfold no matter what I did for a living, On that day, 28 March 1971, I began the mindset, of how to best preserve life.

Thanks, Albert Kirk Barnes Jr.

by Lawerence Carter

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JOEL H. HILL, LT. COL RET., USAF A tour of Harstad and the

Northern Lights

Mr. Hill is a dedicated, conscientious leader and manager with more than twenty-eight years of military, civil service and corporate work experience. He has demonstrated success in a wide range of management, program, administrative, supervisory and policy positions. Mr. Hill is recognized as a creative thinker, problem solver, and an enthusiastic team player with a commitment to excellence and superior customer service. Since his retirement from the military, Mr. Hill has served in the capacity of technical advisor of multiple intelligence disciplines, senior instructor, and senior investigator for Departments of Education and Defense.

In 1980, Mr. Hill enlisted in the Alabama Air National Guard as an RF-4 tactical photo processer. In 1983, Mr. Hill was honorably discharged from the Air National Guard and received a commission as an officer in the United States Air Force through the ROTC program at Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama. Mr. Hill went on to serve as an U.S. Air Force Intelligence Officer for nearly 22 years. During his military tenure, Mr. Hill served in positions at the tactical, operational, strategic and Joint Staff levels. During this time, Mr. Hill also earned a Master’s Degree in Administration from Central Michigan University. In 2000, Mr. Hill was selected as a Commander for one of the first units in the Air Force to plan and conduct Information Warfare and Operations.

In 2004, Mr. Hill retired from the Air Force.

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MR. HILL EARNED NUMEROUS COMMENDATIONS

Over the course of his career, Mr. Hill earned numerous commendations including the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM) and the Office of the Director, National Intelligence (ODNI), National Intelligence Achievement Medal (NIAM), for exceptional contributions to the Intelligence Community (IC).

Mr. Hill’s investigative work experience began in 2007 as a contract Investigator with the Office of Personnel Management, Federal Investigations Division (OPM/FID). Since that time, he has served with the Office of Inspector General with the Department of Education, Special Investigations Unit (SIU) and U.S. Fleet Cyber Command Office of Inspector Generals.

MR. HILL IS A DEDICATED, CONSCIENTIOUS LEADER AND MANAGER WITH MORE THAN TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS OF MILITARY, CIVIL SERVICE AND CORPORATE WORK EXPERIENCE. In his spare time, Joel is an avid reader, enjoys traveling by RV, golfing, and spending time with family. As a veteran, Joel is especially proud of his work supporting and mentoring disabled veterans. Joel currently serves his local community through appointment by the Commissioners of Charles County, Maryland to the Charles County Blue Ribbon Commission on Inter-Cultural Relations and Diversity. Joel is married to Kristi Wilson-Hill and has a son, Remington Matthew and two daughters, Betty and Aster

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ZOEY ROBINSON

Zoey Robinson is a six-year-old, bestselling author, entertainer and kid entrepreneur. She currently hosts her own YouTube & television show, Zoey TV and has released 6 books since January 2020. Zoey has been featured nationally & internationally in magazines and radio shows. She loves to inspire other children to become authors and entrepreneurs as well.

MISSION

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BEST SELLING AUTHOR Zoey’s mission is to provide positive and educational entertainment for children, while spreading joy and creativity throughout the world!

BASED ON A TRUE STORY

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NIGHT BEFORE DAY COMING SOON

NIGHT BEFORE DAY Film Writer & Executive Producer

When we lose someone precious, it’s an New Movie Night Before Day (based on a true emotional issue and quickly becomes a spiritual story from the book), coming soon. The movie challenge We tend to feel God has betrayed us tells us how two people living a wonderous and and that creates another major loss in our lives. I blissful life until a sudden shift took place that had to convey the message that God is not changed the course of their life. God called me to offended as we vent and share with Him the make an announcement to the brokenhearted surge of emotions we are experiencing inside. In that there will be times when we’re going to fact, He wants us come to Him so we can receive question, how does one stand on the Word of the healing we need to move us forward in the God when hope seems abandoned and faith is process toward His purpose. hemorrhaging?

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DIRECTOR Filmmaker Randall Lawrence discusses the craft of storytelling. Lawrence is the director of the crime drama Second Chance and has acted in films like Jamesy Boy. Look for the chat link at the Inside Acting Show Listeners and Guests group on Facebook.

From DC Actors Examiner: "Second Chance" premiered World Wide at the Angelika Film Center & Cafe in Fairfax, VA, Saturday, February 20th, to a packed, sit-on-thefloor-if-you-came-late theater. This fantastic film is based on the book "The Biography Of a Mental Muscle" by Cornel Evans. It is so well done and performed, you can hear the coins this film is going to make. Director Randall Lawrence, who also wrote the screenplay (and who also had roles in "Jamesy Boy" with Ving Rhames and "The Wire"), has a hit on his hands.

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Randall Lawrence is also the director of "Night Before Day."

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Meet the Cast

W. KEITH SCOTT

KIMIA WORKSMAN

KERMIT MEREDITH JR

VASHTI GRAY BURGESS

KATRINA MORGAN

HERB JACKSON

CASHAY SERINITY

MAURICE LEWIS

KERMIT MEREDITH SR

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Simone Walker

SIMONE WALKER IS A NATIVE WASHINGTONIAN AND THE DAUGHTER OF PASTOR ROOSEVELT VINCENT AND MRS. TERESSA L. PALMER OF WASHINGTON, DC.

Simone Walker is a native Washingtonian and the daughter of Pastor Roosevelt Vincent and Mrs. Teressa L. Palmer of Washington, DC. She attended Maryland schools where she earned the class clown spot in Jr. High School.

Now realizing her love for performing on stage in High School, her talents lead to performing at her church then on to Broadway style productions. Singing and dancing with a cast of over 300 poeple and then her first movie role in a student film, “One Chance”. A school teacher who shows love to a trouble student who finally finds her way to a positive life. This experience gave her love for the camera which encouraged her to seek other roles in film, commercial, and more.

After starting a career in radio in 1986 at WYCB and then on to WWGB in 1998, she then found this experience afforded her an opportunity to expand into her own business. With this great experience and opportunity, “Palmer’s Voice” was started.

With that she offers voicing services for Radio, Television, Video, Voicemail, hosting, and motivational speaking.

SIMONE HAS TAKEN ALL OF HER EXPERIENCES IN ENTERTAINMENT AND STARTED HER OWN TALK SHOW

"NIGHT BEFORE DAY" MY EXPERIENCE

“TO THE ONE AND ONLY DR.RITA A. WALLACE POSEY, I PRAY I‘VE MADE YOU PROUD.”

I am more than honored to participate in such a phenomenal presentation of Night Before Day. As an artist, to be able to do what you love is priceless and I am grateful to be chosen for such a role. This project was very special to me as it was an opportunity to pretend real life and make it look real. When I got the call from the director, Randall Lawrence, I had no idea the magnitude of what was required. It challenged me as an actor and it expanded me as an artist.

Working with Faheem Saadiq AbdusSalaam was also an all time treat. The first day on the set felt like we were family. He was simply Faheem and chemistry in acting is important and I just loved working with him.

I thank Randall Lawrence for thinking it not robbery to cast me in the lead role. I am forever grateful for his continued trust in me to bring his vision to fruition. I am truly blessed. To the one and only Ms. Rita A. Wallace Posey, I pray I‘ve made you proud.

FAHEEM SAADIQ ABDUS-SALAAM Faheem Saadiq Abdus-Salaam is a high spirited, energetic native Washingtonian and Community Corrections professional with more than 25 years of service in the arenas of Social Sciences and Behavioral Health Management, related to Community Corrections, Pretrial Services, Substance Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment, HIV & AIDS Counseling, and Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Initiatives in the District of Columbia.

Faheem has a Master’s Degree in Human Services from Lincoln University (Lincoln, PA) and has acquired numerous performance-based accolades and certifications in the field of Community Corrections.

Deemed an Organizational Management expert, who bridges the internal and external gaps in risk management and support service delivery for high risk offenders, Faheem also uses his unique skills and talents, to ensure returning citizens meet the projected goals of their Community Correction release obligations.

In addition to the many professional tasks and responsibilities within Faheem’s daily work, he proudly provides volunteer services to At-Risk Youth throughout the District of Columbia’s Metropolitan Area as a Community Coach and Mentor. While delivering compelling and engaging oratory to some of the areas most troubled youth, Faheem is a highly sought-after motivational speaker and is the co-host of the Mens Corner Podcast where men talk Relevant Emotions About Life (R.E.A.L.).

"Night Before Day" Experience FAHEEM SAADIQ ABDUS-SALAAM

I was so honored and pleased to learn, from Director, Randall Lawrence, that I had been awarded the role of Lionel Posey in the biopic of Night Before Day. Lionel, the husband of Rita Posey, was a very calm, mild mannered, and intelligent man, with distinctive characteristics, as a Husband, Father, and Man that I would have to do my best to match on screen, as I recall Rita hinting to me, with a certainty that would not be waived. Nonetheless, I was going to bring a part of me, to bridge the gap of my own distinctive characteristics with the historical and imposing figure of Mr. Lionel Posey.

This challenge was more than welcomed, because it allowed me to assume the role of extreme emotions and passion that I had to search for, considering the circumstances of Lionel’s rollercoaster ride of health-related setbacks. Cancer has been a part of my life s well, with the challenges of its devastation and the deaths of some of my male role models in my personal and professional life, therefore; this role allowed for me to seek within, to examine the dark times that I had allowed to lay dormant for many years. I would be remised, not to extend gratitude towards the very endearing and heartfelt joyful moments that I had with my own family members, prior to their diagnosis and I wanted to ensure that I brough that same enthusiasm in the production of Night Before Day. Working with so many people involved, to bring this awesome display of remembrance to the Posey family, has been simply amazing. My on-set wife Simone Walker and those wonderful actors playing the role of our kids Kimia Workman and Keton Meredith, made it easy to get into and stay into character. What a fabulous cast of characters!!!

I am and have been excited to see the finished product and I certainly hope that I fulfilled the vision of Rita and the character of her husband Lionel Posey. May Allah be pleased with him. Thank you Rita Posey, for allowing me to tap into your brain and emotions, to bring Lionel to the Big Screen. I believe he is pleased. Job well done to you!!!

Faheem

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