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Oct/Nov 2013
#We are One
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Corazin Achieng Anna Bonsu
The People of Kenya
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It is with deep gratitude that I welcome you to this new issue of Harusi magazine. Knowing full well that it is not by might but by Gods grace that we are bale to bring you every issue and that you are able to read it. In this issue we remember they that were taken from us in the Westgate attack and the words of our National Anthem that we dwell in Unity Peace and liberty and that Justice be found within our borders . Each issue is a delight and honor to be a part of. This indeed has been a dream of mine and each passing moment that I can work with my tem to bring this dream to pass every couple of months is a blessing to us all. I honor, salute and thank Anna Bonsu for telling her story of The Heroes of Westgate as she did and allowing us to use it in this issue. There were many sad and breaking stories and pictures of that fateful time, but hers has brought hope and love to it all. Encouraging us to keep believing in humanity. Enjoy and as you do , keep the people who are still healing in one way or another in your prayers,untill we meet again. Thitu Kariba
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Relationships
Relationships
Its not Man VS Woman
Being a single girl has allowed me to really come to know myself, love and accept everything about myself, which I find is so important before we even get involved with others. Unlike Jerry Maguire no one but God completes me. In fact other than in the physical sense no man or woman can complete another. We have to be whole before we can be one with another, or else we leave a crack for many issues to come in and create a wedge.
are messy or embarrassing. In a marriage, it’s not man vs. woman, you are one, so it is you against the world. You are a team, you are head, and she is your helper. When you hang you man out to dry in front of all your friends, you are hanging yourself too. If you make fun of your wife in front of your boys, you are making fun of you too. In fact I find it interesting and rather foolish when married couples go into sharing how stupid, useless, foolish their spouse is. I mean if that is your spouse of your choosing what does that say about you?
What I come to find very interesting is that in some marriages, we find Husbands acting individually and yet they are one We are quick to point fingers at our wives or husbands to others forgetting that we are one in the same. I mean, if your man looks bad you do too and if Your husband or wife must trust you to keep your woman looks bad so do you. their most embarrassing, dirty secret. They Growing up with my dad, a man I love and honor must truly feel like it hurts you as much to deal dearly, I noted that he had a tendency to point with whatever it is. In a football match, when out what my mum was incapable of doing. He one player misses a shot, falls, makes a fool of would say that she would make a mess and he himself the entire team misses that shot, gets would have to clean it up or that in his absence injured and is made a fool of, how much more she was sure to mess up. One time he began a marriage? to tell me.. “You know your mother went out and bought something that was faulty, the guy cheated her, I mean without me what would happen?” I quickly told him that before she was ever my mum, she was his wife and still is and that he and she are one. Her mistake, her mess is his mess and seeing as they are one he cannot separate himself from her when things
You are a team, you are one, you defend your team mate, you never pull them down, you build them up and when things get out of hand, take a knee and tell their creator, pray, talk to the one whom it counts and can make a difference not others who will laugh. It’s not man vs. woman. You are one. Harusi Oct-Nov 2013
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Marriage
Apart together I have been to quite a few weddings. I am not really a fan of weddings, but, I like to see the smiles on people’s faces and I love cake. They also make for great picture opportunities. Personally, I would not have a wedding or rather I would have a very tiny one and many things would be so out of the norm that it may truly not be called a wedding. Anyway, that said one thing I have noted at weddings is not all the flowers, décor and the dressing up but the words spoken by the Priest….” What God has joined together, let no mat set apart.”
I know that God loves marriage and that he will bless your union and fight for it because He hates divorce, but it would be so much easier and happier if we just trusted fully in god for His choice, for Him to join us because, that which He joins together, shall not be set apart. I want my marriage to be in purpose and in alignment with his will. I want to marry the man He created me to be a helper to, a companion, a partner, suitable to his needs. I believe I am custom made for someone, not just anyone one and I do not want even I to set that apart and so I Many times, I really wonder if the couple being surrendered my choice to Him. wed hear what is being said, I mean I know they are all excited and on cloud nine, it can be a We do have the freedom of choice, I know that challenge trying to listen to every word spoken. some have exercised that and it’s like I said, God I also think that when words, especially words will still bless your marriage and use you both in a from the bible become too familiar to us, we say great way. Many times we choose right, because them because we know them form the heart, He guides us and uses our family and friends too, so not to worry. As long as you are wed, you can but do they really sink in? count on God to fight for you, however there In my opinion, even in choosing the spouse we are cases that end in divorce and although that choose we could be in agreement with God or is painful to you and God, it is never too late. on our own path. We could be marrying for all Let Him join you to the one he created just for the wrong reasons. One would ask, what those you or even restore your marriage to what he are and I would say, if you do anything, especially created it to be, even after divorce. He is God marry someone for any other reason other than and in Him all things are possible. love then it is wrong. People may say they are in love, they love each other and that is good, but While we are still single, I would urge you to that is still not the reason I am talking about. I surrender all, even this to God, He knows the beginning from the end ask god to join you to mean love for God. the one he created for you. I know that when he When we love God, we will allow Him or yield created you dear lady, he had that man in mind, to His choice over our want for who we marry. and when He created you gentleman, he had When I say this, I don’t mean that God will ask her in mind. The question is, do you trust Him you to marry a man or woman you do not like, enough to allow Him to join you? the one He created you for, the one he joined you too even before you were born is someone you will not just like, but love and adore. I truly do believe that we can marry the wrong person. I know and believe this because I went before God and yielded myself as a vessel to be used by Him even in marriage. Harusi Oct-Novc 2013
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If you love me, why won’t you sleep with me? There
is the preconceived notion in most cases that if you love someone, then you ought to be having sex with them. I recall in high school this being the case for me and many of the girls and guys I schooled with. Actually in high school it has more to do with all the raging hormones than love. There is an alarming amount of peer pressure to have sex and with the guys there is some belief that it’s a rite of passage, a coming of age. As I grew older, being in a relationship with someone seemed to mean that you were having sex with them. There is even the question that most people ask which is “After how many dates is it alright to have sex with the guy or girl you are seeing?” I have watched The Wendy Williams show and even the Tyra show and this question has come up from the audience severally. In both shows, the idea that you should not be having premarital sex never once came up. Some said after six dates and others were even alright with the first date if you really liked and connected with the person. In our local TV shows, we hardly see any intimate displays of affection though such as kissing. We may find that a couple is expecting a child out of wedlock which again goes to show that the couples are having sex before marriage, but yet no mention or teaching of abstinence.
As time has passed, our morals have changed. We have taken a more western approach to things, even sex. Hollywood has shown us that when you love someone and have such a great connection, the most natural thing to do is sleep with them. The always have these amazing sex scenes that make it all seem so magical but then again sex sells, thus having a movie where a great sex scene is not involved is rare.
None of the movies really go to show you the consequences of these actions, and when they do it seems to be a good thing. When a girl gets pregnant in the movies and tells the guy, he pick her up and swings her around in joy, but none of them show the reality of most cases which is where the guy freaks out, and bails or tells the girl that she must get rid of it. None of the movies really show you the not so happily ever after truth of having your heart broken when you give yourself to someone fully and they leave or cheat on you. Its not always happily ever after, truth does not sell as well as fantasy does.
children and expect them not to believe the things they see. To believe that if you love someone you should be sleeping with them. To teach them what love is. What movies and TV teach us love is and what God says love is are very different. One has everything to do with how we feel towards the other person and the other has everything to do with how we ought to be and do to others regardless of how we feel about them. Sex, is not a love things, it is a marriage thing. It is a gift and tool given to man and woman by God for the purpose of gratification, it meets a need that has been put there by God, it gives pleasure to both husband and wife. It is a gluing mechanisms, sex bonds us and makes us one and a husband is called to be one with is wife. Sex, makes us fruitful, it is the way that a husband and wife can multiply and fill the earth, have children as God intended it.
It is not our fault that we believe that if you love someone you are in a relationship with, you should sleep with them. It is our fault however when we know the truth and still live the lie. Abstinence is not advice to make you suffer but to keep you from suffering. There are many ways to show you love someone and sex is none. Love is many things none of which We have a generation that is is sex. being raised and taught about life by illusionary depictions of it. We cannot have TV raise our Harusi Oct-Nov 2013
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Talking Spouses
don’t always need to say something, at least not to your spouse, however if you must say something say it to God in prayer. Prayer truly does work and when it does, please don’t go to your spouse and say…” it is because I prayed Communication is key to having a great that you changed your ways.” Just be quiet and relationship, but at times it can also be the key thank God and praise your spouse for how far to having a painful one too. Honesty is also the they have come. best policy and couples are encouraged to be open with one another, however being brutally When you feel the need to say the things you honest is something else altogether. It is true know you should not…shut up and pray…if that women are their husband’s helpers and you need help on how to go about this….Try men like to fix things but there are something’s these two books The Power of a praying Wife we cannot help or fix. The serenity prayer is and The power of a praying Husband. comes to mind when we think about all the things about our partners that we would love to change….Lord help us to realize the things we cannot change, and allow us not just to accept that but to shut up and pray about it instead. (Ok that may be my version but it is true)
Shut up!!.... And pray
It is important that we realize as women that men are men and they do not like to be told what to do or how, they like to discover, even if that means they discover how wrong they were. It is also very important to know what to say, when to say it and when to shut up. Things like “I told you so.” Are never welcome in any case so when you feel the urge to say them… shut it!! Men you need to realize that women tend to mother everyone and everything they love and she is not trying to say you are a baby and you cannot do it yourself it’s just her way. One can be lead to want to snap at her and say things you will regret later but to you as well…shut up and pray! This is not a recipe to never speak or correct or be feel like you cannot express yourself, but it all has to be in love and wisdom. Talking is not always the answer. Imagine for a moment how hard it is for you to change yourself, then consider how hard it is for you to try and change someone else. It is even harder because you did not make man, God did, that said, the best way to go about it is to ask the maker to change his creation or at least give you the grace to deal with it. I say that God is not into changing people but transforming them and he does it in love. We Harusi Oct-Novc 2013
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A GRUDGE: NECESSARY BAGGAGE OR EXCESS LUGGAGE?
What do the following duos have in common; Oprah Winfrey and Iyanla Vanzant, Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell, Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams? They have all held grudges against each other at some point. In the case of Oprah and Iyanla, they finally sorted out their differences after 11 years of ominous silence. A grudge has a way of offering some relief to us. For the duration of days, months or years you hold the grudge, there is always that deep seated feeling of contentment in knowing the other party is getting what is coming to them. A grudge appeals to our most primal need; the need to even the score by whatever means. The saddest bit of it is that it takes a whole load of work to hold on to a grudge. A grudge needs constant attention; it is more demanding than renowned mpango wa kando. You need to dedicate hours or minutes each day to meditate on the grudge coupled with acres of space in your heart to ooze bile, rage and hate at the object of your unforgiveness. You need to abandon all logic as far your “arch enemy” is concerned. You need to find a reason to develop mighty mean claws to grasp to slippery reigns of your grudge lest it slips away while you are not watching. Our celeb circles are often characterized by “beef” over some alleged or imagined wrong doing. News of “beef” gets the ratings shooting through the roof as we all read the gory details with glee. Great relationships continue to tumble into ruin because a grudge ensconced itself right between the lovers’ paradise. Family members refuse to talk to each other for years over disagreements that ultimately gave room for a grudge to pop its ugly head. Is there a need to handle anger or resentment in a better way? Well, for the sake of your health, there is definitely a need to do better. Research has recently shown that harboring a grudge leads to higher stress levels and high heart rates which could be damaging to
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one’s heart. On the other hand, letting go of a grudge gives room for compassion which leads to healthy social relationships that are good for your heart. A link has also been established between cancer patient outcomes and grudges. Those who hold onto grudges have far more tumultuous treatment periods as compared to those who let go of grudges. Letting go of grudges is therefore essential to our psychological, physical and spiritual well being. It may not possible to reconcile the differences with all people but at least we can free our minds and hearts from the toxic effects of grudges. Here are a few steps that could make it easy to let go of a grudge: Step 1 Identify the source of the rage, resentment or hurt and acknowledge that it causes you anguish. All too often, we are insulted or frustrated in one way another by people. However, there are particular instances that fester into wounds. It is important to understand why it hurts, angers or frustrates you before dealing with it. Step 2 Weigh the gains and losses the event has had on your life. For instance, your fiancée cheated on you and it hurts to the core. It’s been five years since you dumped him and you won’t let any man look at you. Is he worth a life time of loneliness? Step 3 Choose to redirect your energies and efforts. Holding a grudge is a habit; we pick it up along the way and perfect it. Likewise, you can choose a different path. If you opt to reconcile with your offender, you need to find the good in the relationship and work on making it better. Step 4 Let by gones be by gones. The past like they say is just that, the past. There are no medals for dwelling on it if all that comes out of it is bile and sleepless nights. Move on, live now, smile and be happy. Life is short so why waste it on a grudge? Harusi Oct-Nov 2013
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Shopping for Garden Furniture: Plastic, Metallic or Wooden? Garden furniture transforms your garden into an extra living space in your home. It is important to get the best garden furniture that will be an extension of your home’s dÊcor and character. There are different materials used to manufacture garden furniture and what determines your choice is the space in your garden and how long your furniture will stay in the open. You also need to consider the comfort of the furniture and especially for the sake of children. The number of people using the furniture per time is also an important point to consider. Wooden garden furniture is very popular for a number of reasons. It is available in a variety of designs and sizes. It is fairly affordable and if the wood is well treated it bears the weather changes beautifully. The most common type of wood is hardwood which is known for its durability. It is easy to maintain too with just a few coats of vanish needed every so often. Metallic furniture is also very durable and could be aluminum or wrought iron. The metallic feel can be blended in with the inclusion of cushions which also make the furniture more comfortable. Wrought iron is available in wonderful designs that are reminiscent of the medieval ages. Aluminum has the advantage of being lightweight and can therefore be moved with ease. Aluminum is also easily malleable and is used to create exciting designs in garden furniture. Plastic or resin garden furniture is gaining popularity in recent times. This may be due to its easy maintenance and lightweight. Additionally, plastic garden furniture does come in a wide array of colors and styles. There are also different sizes meaning that even children are well accommodated. It also does not hurt to add some cushions to further enhance this type of furniture and liven up your garden. Harusi Oct-Novc 2013
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Clothes Storage In Small Rooms Arranging clothes in a small room can be a headache which is made worse when there is no closet space. It needs you to be very creative in using the space you have so that you do not have a cluttered room. You can use what you already have and improvise clothes storage space. You can even create your own closet using some unusual materials available in the room. The first thing you must do is sort out your clothes. Donate or toss what you do not need. Clue – what you have not worn in a year needs to get out. Once you have only the clothes you need, you can now start organizing. Get out some beautiful suitcases and arrange your clothes in order. You can keep these at a corner and use them as a display pedestal for your photos or at the foot of your bed to give your room more character. The space under your bed comes in handy as clothes storage space when there are no closets. Just arrange your clothes neatly on your suitcases and hide these under the bed. You could also use cardboard boxes for the same. Better yet, get some drawers constructed for your bed where you can store your clothes. If you have at least a meter of wall space you can convert it into a closet to hang up your clothes. You can even use closet dividers to create more space for your shoes and other accessories . It can be easy and fun to create closet space in your small room. What you need is a system so that you know where everything is and you do not end up cluttering the room with your clothes. Color coding your boxes or suitcases is helpful in getting a system started. You can also do the same for the bed drawers.
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Decorating with Kitenge Cushions Accessories help to bring harmony to your interior decorating. They are a tool that you can use to bring in a burst of color and pattern into your home. One of the most common accessories in decor are cushions and apart from their aesthetic value, they are also comfortable and offer a soft landing on your couch or bed. The cushion cover brings out the beauty of this accessory in color and pattern and when this is made of kitenge fabric, the possibilities are endless . One feature of the kitenge fabric is that it is expressive. Its colors are vibrant and patterns meaningful. These are just some of wonderful features in this fabric that add to its appeal in house decorating. The use of vibrant colors in decor is gaining popularity and the kitenge fabric can help you to add the color your home needs. You may either keep the background neutral and add color with the kitenge cushions. You may also use the kitenge fabric for upholstery on the couch cushions depending on the design of your sofa. This is a unique way of adding color to your interiors and you can then use throw cushions in a variety of colors to match the ones on the kitenge. In the bedroom, you can use kitenge fabric that matches your palette for decorating and to create a tranquil atmosphere ideal for relaxation . You can get creative and use patchwork in kitenge and a matching fabric to make your cushion covers. The result is a modernized look with the kitenge fabric lending an exotic feel. You can either vary the matching fabric or the kitenge when making a set that is not completely identical. The size of the cushion is really a matter of choice and you can go as small or as large as you desire to make your decorating unique and comfortable. Harusi Oct-Novc 2013
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Kitchen Wall Accessories The kitchen is the heart of the home and the home’s décor theme should extend to this room too. In most cases you will find that the kitchen décor takes care of itself in that there are essential items that have to be in there. So as long as they are well matched, you may just leave it at that. But there are other surfaces in this room that should be given their due attention to complete the design theme. The kitchen walls are one very important surface that when well adorned with wall accessories, can accentuate the kitchen quite beautifully. The back splash area is a wonderful opportunity to accessorize your kitchen. Instead of using plain tiles consider colorful tiles that will add some life into this essential room. Glass tiles come in a variety of colors and designs and their texture is quite flattering for your kitchen décor. The reflection of light from the surface brightens up your kitchen beautifully . Another way of creatively accessorizing your kitchen wall is hanging up your utensils from the wall. There are many ways you can do this creatively and hooks used to do this are available in a variety of colors and designs that blend in with any décor theme. While you are at it consider using cabinets and other kitchen appliances in a decorative way so your wall gets a boost in character. Kitchens are prone to spillages and there is also the danger of fire from the heat used for cooking. You therefore want to avoid anything that would be a hazard especially near the cooking area. But there are ways to adorn your kitchen walls in a safe way such as putting up murals depicting the purpose of room. There is no limit to what you can do with this style of décor, just let your imagination run. Harusi Oct-Nov 2013
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Hot spots
Events to Lookout out for this October and November The 17th Kenya International Trade Exhibition will take place between 4th October, 2013 and 6th October, 2013. The venue will be the Kenyatta International Conference Center, Nairobi. This is the largest international trade exhibition in Africa for multisector products, equipment and machinery. Among the expos that will be held here are the Medexpo Nairobi with over 10,000 products, equipment and machinery from over 25 countries, PPP (Plastics Printing & Packaging) Expo, home supplies expo, industrial supplies expo, and telecom products expo. The Uganda International Trade Fair will take place between the 16th of September, 2013 and the 10th of October, 2013 in UMA show grounds, Lugogo, Kampala. The trade fair is organized by the Uganda Manufacturers Association. Another of the events to look forward to is Miss Tourism Uganda 2013. The event started on the 30th of July, 2013 and it will conclude on the 5th of October, 2013. The event venue is Kampala Serena Hotel. The entry fee is just 5,000/-.
15th and October 18th 2013. The conference will bring together decision-makers and climate researchers, scientists and applications specialists from Africa and around the world to jointly identify the state of knowledge on the African climate system, recognizing current gaps in climate knowledge, define and drive an African agenda for future climate research that will inform adaptation decisions out to the mid- to end 21st Century, and develop a framework for mainstreaming climate information into decision making.
Another key event in East Africa this November is the Tanzania Bankers Ball 2013 in Dar Es Salaam on 1st November. Internationally, notable events this October and November are If you care about the environment, you will the U.N. General Assembly plenary and related be interested to know that the Africa Climate meetings (68th Session) and the Solar eclipse Conference 2013, organized under the auspices of November 3, 2013. of the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) and the African Climate Policy Center (ACPC), will be hosted by the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania between October Harusi Oct-Novc 2013
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What’s In October and November 2013?
What is coming out of the London Fashion Week is that street chic is in this October and November. Layers and pops of bright color are making a statement off the catwalks, as the runway shows move across the pond.
Fashion presented by the various designers. Accessible colors range from deep and rich to the light and airy pastels. You should go for leather this October and November, especially when it comes to accessories like shoes and bags. The leather itself is much lighter in weight in comparison to that of yesteryears. Part of this new look has it combined with other fabrics.
Despite the usual association of pastels with Easter and spring, black and white has become one of the top fashion trends this October and November. This combination of black and white gives any audience an impression of clean, crisp lines. The wearer is left with the confidence of knowing that they are sporting a style that is a classic look. Adding different textures, prints, and belts is one way to update this iconic design. Another new trend this October and November is the use of strategically placed peekaboo cutouts. Some of the pieces show a little more skin than others, depending on where the cutouts are placed. The cut-outs not only apply to dresses, but to shoes as well. From Jason Wu's leather sheath dress to Calvin Klein's bustier/ pencil skirt dress, there is a large selection of mid-riff baring apparel. Diane von Furstenberg's creation is much more daring, with mid-riff baring cut-outs as well as an up-to-there split. This season's sporty dresses flirt with the boys, drawing attention to the ladies' legs. The hemlines are well above the knee, looking much like tennis skirts in some instances. Some of the designers offer A-line skirts, which are compatible with both strappy heels and wedges. They also look good with the down-to-earth tennis shoe. Shoulders are also exposed to capture the sun's rays for that getting-ready- for-the-beach feel . Leather used to be associated with the bad boys and girls, but no more. Black seemed to be the only color available in the past. However, that has changed with this spring line Harusi Oct-Nov 2013
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Leisure & Pleasure
Movies
I'm in Love with a Church Girl Director: Steve Race. Cast: Jeff 'Ja Rule' Atkins as Miles Montego, Adrienne Bailon as Vanessa Leon, Stephen Baldwin as Jason McDaniels, Vincent Pastore as Nicholas Halston, Toby Mac as T, T-Bone as Martin De LaFuente, Michael Madsen as Frank Harris. ‘I'm in Love with a Church Girl’ is a Christian drama film that is set to be released on the 18th of October, 2013. The film, which was written by Galley Molina, is based on his own experience. Molina wrote it during his time in prison. He initially wanted to tell his story in a book, but it was eventually developed into a film.
Branca's Pitch Director: Andrew J. Muscato. Cast: Ralph Branca, David Ritz. Branca’s Pitch is an 87-minute documentary that recounts the life of the Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca, who lost the 1951 National League pennant to the New York Giants by giving up the game-winning home run. Branca's Pitch follows 85 year-old former Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca as he writes his autobiography‘A Moment In Time’with the philosophical and flamboyant ghostwriter, David Ritz. The movie is set to be released on DVD and VOD on the 1st of October, 2013, a date chosen to coincide with the end of the baseball season in late September and early October.
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Director: Justin Chadwick. Cast: Idris Elba as Nelson Mandela, Naomie Harris as Winnie MadikizelaMandela, Tony Kgoroge as Walter Sisulu, Terry Pheto as Evelyn. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is an upcoming biographical film that is based on the 1994 book Long Walk to Freedom by anti-apartheid revolutionary and former South African President Nelson Mandela. Mandela’s story and strong character are inspirational, making this a good movie to take your teenagers (the movie is rated PG 13 for some intense sequences of violence and disturbing images, sexual content and brief strong language). The film is scheduled to premiere at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival in September, before being released on November 29, 2013.
Thor: The Dark World Director: Alan Taylor. Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Natalie Portman as Jane Foster, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Stellan Skarsgård as Dr. Erik Selvig, Idris Elba as Heimdall, Christopher Eccleston as Malekith the Accursed, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Algrim the Strong / Kurse, Kat Dennings as Darcy Lewis, Ray Stevenson as Volstagg, Zachary Levi as Fandral, Tadanobu Asano as Hogun, Jaimie Alexander as Sif, Rene Russo as Frigga, Anthony Hopkins as Odin. Thor: The Dark World is an upcoming American superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character Thor. It is intended to be the second Thor film following 2011's Thor and the eighth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Harusi Oct-Nov 2013
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John Grisham - Sycamore Row If you are a John Grisham fan, be on the lookout for his latest novel; Sycamore Row. The novel will be released as a Hardcover, on Paperback, for Kindle, and as an Audiobook CD on the 22nd of October. The 464-page book, like most of his previous work, is a legal thriller.
Demi Lovato - Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year If you are feeling down and you could use some encouragement, get Demi Lovato’s ‘Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year’ this November. The self-help book will be released for kindle and on hardcover on the 19th of November. With the book, you will have 416 pages of encouragement from the former ‘Barney and Friends’ and ‘Sonny with a Chance’ actress.
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Music Smokie Norful - Say So Grammy Award winning artist Smokie Norful debuted his new song ‘Say So’ on BET’s Celebration of Gospel a couple of months ago and now it is available to consumers. ‘Say So’, a dynamic and head-nodding jam, is now available on iTunes and other digital platforms. It is taken from his forthcoming studio album ‘In The Meantime’ to be released later this year.
Bishop Larry D. Trotter & The Sweet Holy Spirit Combined Choir – I Know A Man Bishop Larry D. Trotter readies return to the gospel music industry with a new look and sound after successful cancer surgery. He and The Sweet Holy Spirit Combined Choir are set to release the single “I Know A Man” on gospel radio’s new & active chart. The single has already impacted the Billboard Top Gospel Singles Chart’s Top 40 and is still gaining momentum. Bethany Devine - Daily Confessions The beautiful, brilliant and gifted Bethany Devine is set to release her latest album, ‘Daily Confession’. Bethany Devine has true talent that seems “divinely” imparted. One listen to her music and you are hooked. Bethany has been doing great things in the music industry since 2005 and she has had several accomplishments.
Canon – Mad Haven Reflection Music Group recording artist Canon is set to release his much anticipated album, ‘Mad Haven’ on the 15th of October this year. When asked about the album, Canon said ‘A haven is a place of restoration, peace, covenant, security and where you might find your hope and joy. I'm going to tell you how I got to that place; my journey and story on how I got there.’
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Visit the Kakamega Rainforest This Mashujaa Day
Tour & Travel
species of ferns, 150 species of trees and shrubs, and 170 species of flowering plants including 60 species of orchids with 9 species found only in this forest.
If you like bird watching, the forest is famous for its birds, with 367 bird species having been recorded in the forest. They include the West African Great Blue Turaco and the Black-andKakamega Forest is a tropical rain forest situated white-casqued Hornbill. At least 9 birds are not in the Western Province, of Kenya, North West of found anywhere else. the capital Nairobi, and near to the border with If you like game watching, wildlife that can Uganda. It is Kenya’s only tropical rainforest and be seen in the park include Bush Pig, Duikers, is said to be Kenya's last remnant of the ancient Bushbuck, African Clawless Otter, Mongoose, Guineo-Congolian rainforest that once spanned Giant African Water Shrew, Squirrels, Tree Pangolin, Porcupine, Bats and a variety of the continent. The Kakamega Forest is very with an average of primates. Are you looking for a great getaway this Mashujaa (Heroes) Day? Why don’t you consider getting out of town and visit the serene Kakamega Rainforest?
Insects are abundant and some are quite spectacular, such as Goliath beetles, pink and green Flower Mantis, and numerous colorful butterflies (489 species). Particularly well represented groups are ants (Formicidae), Lepidopterans, Orthopterans, and beetles. You could visit the Kakamega National Reserve Gastropods, millipedes and spiders are also or Kisere Forest Reserve. There is a lot to see common. and do at the forests. If you are a plant lover, flora found in the park includes some of Africa's Consider taking long walks for maximum greatest hard and soft woods: Elgon teak, red relaxation. There are several lodging facilities and white stinkwood and several varieties of available here. Croton and Aniageria Altisima. There are 380 recorded species of plants. This includes 60 200 mm to 700 mm of rain per year, but October is a good month to visit because the rain seasons are between April and May and from August to September.
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Heroes of Westgate
BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY
by Amma Bonsu
A British Special Air Service agent has been credited with saving over 100 people stranded inside the mall. The officer was drinking coffee at a café when the massacre erupted. Instead of running for cover, he ran into building to save lives. According to eyewitness accounts, he rushed into the building over a dozen times to drag people to safety.
On September 21st, bloodthirsty militants besieged Westgate mall. For about 96 hours, the world watched in horror as harrowing stories of mayhem flooded news outlets. However, buried in the debris of unimaginable carnage are faithrestoring accounts of people who shirked any semblance of self-preservation to confront the THE NEGOTIATOR terrorists and save lives. Here are 5 enduring stories about the heroes of Westgate. One of the first scene of casualties occurred at the rooftop of Westgate where a cooking contest was being filmed. When the terrorists prepared to shoot children who were participating in the cooking competition, they were met by Mitul Shah. The 38-year old marketing executive stood up and offered himself as a hostage in a bid to save the 33 children. He was shot and killed as he tried to protect the children, but by stalling the militants he saved lives FROM THE MOUTH OF BABES 4-year old Elliott Prior was shopping with his mum and his sister in Nakumatt supermarket when the terrorists entered and began shooting indiscriminately. In a moment of reprieve, the gunmen ordered any kids who were still alive to leave the supermarket. Elliot’s mother gathered her children to make a run for it, but little Elliot bravely confronted the men. “You are a very bad man” he scolded. The terrorists asked for forgiveness and gave the young children chocolates before the family fled. THE HELPER
In the early stages of the massacre, the alShabaab terrorists, sought to execute nonmuslims. Hostages who did not know the name of the Prophet Mohammed’s mother or a verse in the Quran were shot at point blank range. During this bizarre vetting process, there is the compassionate story of a Muslim man who stayed with a Christian hostage and helped him memorize a verse in the Quran so his life could be spared. Harusi Oct-Nov 2013
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THE GUY IN THE BLACK AND WHITE SHIRT Before we knew his name or his occupation, he was simply the guy in the black and white shirt. In one image, he is seen beckoning a young child to safety. In another, he is consoling a mother, in others he has assumed a protective stance, his black Glock pointed menacingly in the direction of the terrorists. His name is Abdul Haji, son of the former Minister of Defense, a proud Muslim and acclaimed hero of the Westgage Massacre. When the news broke that terrorists had hit Westgate mall, Haji was not in the mall but his brother was. Although he has not received any formal military training, he rushed to the scene to save is brother’s life. When he reached Westgate and saw the extent of the violence, Haji collaborated with security forces and the Red Cross to escort victims to safety. In what has become an iconic image of the massacre, Abdul Haji is seen coaxing a young American girl towards safety. In an interview, he explained, “I have to admit that this little girl is a very brave girl. Amidst all this chaos around her she remained calm, she wasn’t crying and she actually managed to run towards men who were carrying guns… I was really touched by this. I thought if such a girl could be so brave, there is no reason why we cannot sustain this. It gave us more courage” A solemn week has passed since the senseless act of violence took place in Nairobi. I salute the security officers, volunteers and ordinary people who personified courage on that fateful day.
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To all they that lost their lives, their loved ones, suffered business losses, property loss and more than we cant fully ever account for, We at Harusi Magazine keep you in our prayers and as the Lord of comfort to be with you, the God of restoration to return unto you all that the enemy has destroyed. To give you peace beyond understanding and in due time, turn your mourning into dancing. We are one
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What is your problem?
When I look around at the events of this last few weeks I had many questions that needed answers. When I think about the Westgate incident I find myself asking what could be problem could one have that would lead them to take arms, walk into a public shopping mall and begging shooting any and everybody, including children?
Terrorism in my opinion is not about an extreme love for a God, people and way of life but the extreme hatred of others who do not feel and believe as they do. This is a difficult case to deal with because, they that suffer at the hands of terrorists want justice. Many people wanted our troops to go into the mall and take these people out and I understand why.
The problems that we face with terrorism is one of extreme hatred, these people are so passionate about their hate that they are willing to go to such extreme lengths for it. They are willing to die for what they believe in. They do not see it as hate, they see it as love, but what I know is that hate can blind us to the truth which Whenever each of us act, we always think and in this case it does. believe we are doing the right thing. This person truly believes that what they are doing is right The problem of hate can only be solved with and even more so in the eyes of their God. I am love, but in such extreme measures where one is not sympathizing with them, I am just looking so blinded and so dangerous, we are led instead at it objectively, without any feelings of any to go in and kill them which is not a solution but sort or preference. If I had been raised believing the only choice we seem to be left with. There what they do, I would be praising their work are times when, having peace means we must and efforts. I know that someone somewhere is, have war, times when we have to choose and the choices we make may not be a preference even as others condemn them. but a necessity. Sometimes, to have a beautiful I found that in many cases when we point out garden means we must kill the weeds. other people’s wrongs, other people’s problems, it tells us what our problems is. The problem is As we weed out the things that make this life not that you are slow, it is that I am impatient, unbearable, we must work to train up our the problem is not that you are always wrong, children in the way they should go and that is in but that I have a need to always be right, the Love. We cannot teach them how to hate another problem is not that it is your fault, but that I because of our differences in race, religion, class don’t take responsibility for my own actions and more. We must not let our differences be a and where terrorisms is involved, the problem reason for hate, but let us learn to see ourselves is not that you love your God as much as you do, in others for when we do, we will love them as but that you have been taught to hate certain we love ourselves. people. We all have our opinions about these people, some called them cowards and other things that I do not agree with. As I thought more and more about it, I realized that this group of people we call terrorists, are operating from a point of view they believe to be justified and right.
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Beverage – Magical Iced Beverage (NonAlcoholic) If you are looking to eat right on a budget, consider making a non-alcoholic magical iced beverage, full in vitamin C. This is a Middle Eastern-flavored iced beverage from a local source. The recipe takes 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook. It serves 5. Ingredients: •
4 cups tamarind juice
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½ cup fresh lemon juice
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Filtered water
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Tamarind syrup
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2 teaspoons rose water
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2 teaspoons orange blossom water
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1 teaspoon pomegranate syrup
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Ice cube
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Lemon slices or orange slice
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Fresh mint leaves
Method: To make tamarind juice: for every 1 cup of water add 2-3 tablespoons tamarind syrup. Tamarind syrup is readily available at Middle Eastern and Indian/Asian stores. The ratio on most bottles is 3/4 cup water to 1/4 cup tamarind syrup. Adjust amount to your preference. Mix beverage ingredients together in a pretty pitcher and put in the freezer to chill. Harusi Oct-Novc 2013
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Serve over ice with lemon or orange slices and fresh mint for garnish. Add more sweeteners, depending on your preference.
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Main Course – Sardine Storecupboard Spaghetti
Method:
You need not spend a fortune to eat healthy. Sardine Storecupboard Spaghetti makes a healthy pasta supper. This dish which is packed with canned fish, olives, tomatoes, capers and parsley, is a quick and colourful dish for one. This recipe takes 5 minutes to prepare and 12 minutes to cook.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan, tip in the onion and cook for 5 minutes or until soft.
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100 grams of spaghetti
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2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
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10 cherry tomatoes, halved
Cook the spaghetti following pack instructions.
Add the garlic and tomatoes, and cook for a few minutes more. Stir through the sardines, breaking them up lightly with the back of a spoon. Add the olives and capers, season and heat through. Toss in the cooked, drained spaghetti, a splash of the cooking water and parsley.
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On the Grill Method: Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Put a kettle of water on to boil for the water bath. Wrap the outside of the pan with a double thickness of foil.
Desert – Marmalade-Glazed Orange Cheesecake The Marmalade-Glazed Orange Cheesecake makes for a healthy yet inexpensive desert (being a low calorie, low cholesterol, and low sodium desert). This recipe serves 16. It takes 1 ½ hours of active time and a total of 4 ½ hours to prepare. Ingredients: •Crust •20 vanilla snaps, or wafers •1 tablespoon canola oil •2 ½ cups low-fat (1%) cottage cheese
Grind vanilla snaps in a food processor. Add oil and process until the crumbs are moistened. Press crumbs evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Puree cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth, scraping down the sides once or twice. Add cream cheese, granulated sugar (or Splenda), brown sugar and cornstarch. Process until smooth. Add egg, egg whites, yogurt, orange zest, orange juice and vanilla; process until smooth. Pour over crust. Place the cheesecake in a shallow roasting pan and pour in enough boiling water to come ½-inch up the outside of the springform pan. Bake until the edges are set but the center still jiggles when the pan is tapped.
•12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, (not Turn off the oven. Spray a knife with cooking nonfat), cut into pieces spray and run it around the inside edge of the •2/3 cup granulated sugar, or pan. Let the cheesecake stand in the oven, •1/3 cup packed light brown sugar with the door ajar, for 1 hour. Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and remove •¼ cup cornstarch the foil. Refrigerate, uncovered, until chilled, •1 large egg about 2 hours. •2 large egg whites •1 cup nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt •4 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest •2 tablespoons orange juice •1 teaspoon vanilla extract •2 tablespoons orange marmalade •2 tablespoons orange liqueur, or orange juice •1 seedless orange, scrubbed and thinly sliced •
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Shortly before serving, combine marmalade and orange liqueur (or juice) in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring, until melted and smooth. Place cheesecake on a serving platter and remove pan sides. Brush glaze over the top of the cheesecake. Make a slit in each orange slice, then twist and wrap it into a rosette. Garnish cheesecake with the orange rosettes and mint.
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Whispers from heaven
Sitting here trying to figure out how I’m to share a whisper of heaven seems more overwhelming today than ever before. Pen and paper brought together with a blank mind isn’t such a comforting but embarrassing and nerve racking combination. “There’s got to be something to pen down today”, I ponder. On what exactly, I quite frankly have no idea. We live in a world where everyone and everything is moving at supersonic speed. We have a drive within us to acquire something by a set date and time according to our self-designed schedules. Unfortunately though the drive within us sometimes causes to use inherent ways and means to obtain and sometimes secure what we want even though at times it doesn’t belong to us. We aren’t really bothered by the effect it has on us and the people around us, and ultimately the person in whom we clam to live, move, breath and have out being-God. Our lives have become so relative that all that’s painted across our world is shades of grey. There’s no more distinction between black and white because majority hve opted to fix Jesus into their own set of rules for living rather than fix themselves in Jesus and simply do as He says, because we love him. Nevertheless, I believe not hope is lost. For we have the few who don’t settle to leave on the fence. They are staunch about their Christianity and find Joy in pleasing the master by abiding by His rules. There’s no two way about how to live your life. You are either on the right or on the wrong. You are either black or white. That is the plain truth. You can’t run away from it, you can’t hide it and neither can you ignore it. In today’s society that chooses to be relative, there sounds a cry for remnants of the good ol’ faith; The kind that need not give room for debate because of the knowledge of Whose they are and what He expects. We need to lead by example in our everyday lives. Just because everyone seems to be trending in doing the wrong thing, doesn't make it right for you. If you know it’s wrong, don’t do it. As a child of God, you have the responsibility to set the standard. Don't let the abnormal become your normal. Dare to be different!
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A weapon of praise Lately, all signs lead to praise being the weapon that will get us into the next level of glory. He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strong in faith giving glory to God and being fully persuaded that what He had promised He was able also to perform. Romans 4:20-21 I feel that we are in a season of new things to come, a time when God will see to it, to fulfill His promise in our lives. His word cannot go out and return void, He holds His word in high regard for He does not lie. In any situation, there is Gods part and our part to play and upon asking and seeking what our role in this season is, I have found it is a time to glorify and praise God. Praise is our weapon in times when unbelief comes in and tried to cause us to stagger, to waver at the word and promises of God. Beloved, Gods promises are yes and amen and we have to stand in faith on the word of God concerning every area of our lives, regardless of what things Harusi Oct-Novc 2013
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appear to be. I have heard that Fear means False, Evidence, Appearing real.. or something to that extent. The word here that I want us to focus on is appearing. When we look around us, what appears to be the case actually is not, seeing is not always believing beloved, we bring about what we believe and what we see is not a matter of fact but a matter of what we have faith in. You have the power to bring something new into appearance, the question is what are you believing in? Delight yourself in the Lord this season, praise Him and let your praise be your weapon against unbelief. One may ask, “Who do is stay in faith, believing in all that God says even when things around me tell me otherwise?� today I tell you how and that is praise. Praise will keep the unbelief at bay, it will turn it around and He will inhabit your praise and act on your behalf. Praise beloved, praise Him in the morning, noon and evening time and behold His promises made real in your life this season. Shalom Miss Boss
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