Untold Chronicles - Issue 2

Prophet Ryan Johnson “Devoted to helping The Truth Will Set You Free

Dr. Nia

“You know what? This was the happiest that I had ever been in my life because I was free.”

equip the Body of Christ to Awaken the Nations with a Prophetic call”

Prophetess Trish M.

Prophet.Pastor. Wife.

Mother. Motivational Speaker. Empowerment Coach. Entrepreneur.

Prophetess Tonya Parker

“I learned that people love you as best as they know howwhether that be your earthly father, mother, other family members, or even spiritual leaders.”

February 2019 Issue 2

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Welcome

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ntold Chronicles showcases the difficult issues, life changing events and experiences of leaders, men and women of God that caused them to want to throw in the towel, stop going to church and for some utimately leave God. However, God has a different idea and each featured guest narrate their account of deliverance, while demonstrating to those also affected, there is a way out (solution). Untold Chronicles deals with the immensely hard issues we endure so as to offer, establish and maintain a connection with others who have similar testimonies or expereinces. Through steps, sacred writings and supplications, they look to offer guidance on how to obtain, regain and restore relationships with Christ, while also learning to trust agian.

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Contents Cover Story 6 Dr. Nia

You know what? This was the happiest that I had ever been in my life because I was free.”

Features

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16 Business Benefits Purpose By: Omekia McNeal

20 A Woman Full of Passion, Purpose & Power By: Prophetess Tonya Parker

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32 The Nurse’s Station

High Blood Pressure (Hpyertension) By: The Nusing Staff

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Contents 34 Awaken The Nation with a Prophetic Call By: Prophet Ryan Johnson

46 The Single Sanctuary

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While waiting on Him By: Dee Hardy

48 Prophet. Pastor. Wife. Mother.

Motivational Speaker.

Empowerment Coach. Entrepreneur.

By: Prophetess Trish M.

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59 Ministry of Marriage Marriage Matters By: Dr. Corene Johnson

64 Prophetic Words for the Soul

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Bountiful Blessings By: Becky Porter

For Publication Inquiries Contact: Omekia McNeal Ph: 1 (561) 900-5079 Email: Belindagailmanagements@gmail.com Editor: Gerald B. Colson

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About the author Dr. Nia:

Unconventional, unorthodox, and unapologetically me when it comes to ministry.

She believes the Word of God as stated in Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” However, she knows that the changes in society and time mean that we must change how we convey the Word of God to this new generation.

Nia’s ministry is to the downtrodden, the outcasts, and to those the church has given up on.

She has a strong love and compassion for these types of people; she understands that deep feeling of rejection all too well. At one point, it was her. Her mission is to engage millennials with uncommon practices in inistry— practices that actually appeal to them. She then equips them with the Word of the God and all the necessary armor that they need for today’s battles. Finally, she sends them forth, empowered that they may bring others into the Kingdom of God.

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The Life of Just Nia Part II

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left Chicago, IL in the summer of June 1990 and moved to Bessemer, AL to assist my aunt.

Well, this was just supposed to be a summer trip. However, little did my parents know, I already had it in my mind that I would NEVER return if they let me go for the summer. So off to my new life I went‌barely.

My brother was late coming to pick me and my mother up, and I almost missed my plane. I had to do a mad O.J. Simpson-style dash through the airport (lol)! (If you are over forty, then you remember the commercial where OJ was running through the

airport. He was doing his football moves to make his flight on time).

Anyway, as I ran through the airport, I felt a sense of freedom coming over me that I never felt in my entire life. My mother on the other hand, said that the faster I ran, the less she could see me in the crowd. She knew that she had lost me, and I would not return to her. As I boarded my plane, I began to exhale knowing that my life was about to take a dramatic turn for the better. I didn’t know how, but I knew that change was coming for Antonia Rena McDaniel.

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“As I boarded my plane I began to exhale knowing my life was about to take a dramatic turm for the better.”

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pon arriving in Bessemer, AL, I felt like a completely new and different person. Because my aunt was young and hip, I thought she would understand exactly what I had been going through. She could help me get through this phase of my awkward little life. However, what I didn’t plan for was the fact that my aunt had lost her husband. She was also trying to navigate through life: as a newly widowed woman at a young age.

Did I forget to mention that she had two small children that needed tending to?

See, she was always my favorite aunt. As long as I could remember, she always lived far away from us in Chicago. Through my childlike eyes, it seemed like she had it made with a great lifestyle. Well, little did I know, her lifestyle was so much different than what it appeared to be. Coming from my home in Chicago, my parents always provided a stable and consistent life for me. My parents were not rich by any means, but I never knew that. To me, we always had enough, and I always had things that the other children didn’t have.

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My parents were “antiquers” (or junk collectors as I thought) back in the day. They shopped estate sales of rich people, so I was privy to things of better quality than what others had. Even though I hated it because literally EVERYTHING that I had as a child belonged to someone else before me. Even down to my clothing and shoes! I ALWAYS looked strangely dressed and uncomfortable. I really never fit in with what the other children were wearing for the current season (the latest fashion). I guess that’s where I discovered my eccentric taste as I became an adult and became comfortable with myself “so to speak”. Anywho, back to my new life! Upon arriving at my aunt’s home, I was saddened to see that she really had/ owned nothing at all. The house was not the cleanest; the furniture was old and tattered—nothing matched at all. Her place didn’t look like what I pictured in my mind at all, and she didn’t even own her home. I thought that she did. She spoke well, and she always dressed her children nicely when she came to visit.

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t was all a façade, and I found that out quickly. We didn’t have money at my aunt’s house to buy normal everyday things that most people had, but you know what? This was the happiest that I had ever been in my life because I was FREE!!!! My aunt had a lot of friends and people that cared for her dearly in Alabama. People would come by and bring us food—just check to make sure we were ok. After being there a few months, it was growing close to the time for me to go back to Chicago. Sadly, we had another tragedy strike our family. Some of my family who lived directly behind us, their house caught fire. Three of my cousins were killed, including one “... but you know that I was what? This was the really close to. (We rode happiest that I had to school toever been in my life gether each because I was free. ” day on the bus).

This really affected me; it made me not want to go back to Chicago even more. This unfortunate mishap would be the main reason that my parents would allow me to stay in Alabama and finish out my last two years of high school. One of the highlights of my summer was reconnecting with another cousin who I hadn’t seen since I was eight years old. After reunit-

ing, we never left each other’s side again.

It was a blessing that there was only one high school in Bessemer, so we would attend the same school. In Alabama they go back to school a month before we did in Chicago, and I started school at an all black high school. This was new for me because the school that I came from was multi-cultural. I really didn’t know how to fit in. Initially I felt more awkward than I did in my previous school back home.

However, I settled in and had several of my cousins who attended there as well.

Also, I would frequently visit the south as a child, and I knew a couple of the kids that my aunt babysat back then…I became reacquainted with them. (In fact, one of them would soon become my boyfriend!)

Get it: my boyfriend. I came from a place where I couldn’t ‘t even look at boys, to then being at a place where I could have a reallife boyfriend. He could come to my home, take me to school. We could go out and do things together, and I could go to his home as well. Life had turned around completely for me!!! Several months after starting school, my Alabama family was blessed enough to receive a nice lump sum of money that would change our lives. We bought a new home, a new car and always went shopping. This was the first time for me that I would actually wear new clothing.

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“ I made a vow to myself that I would no longer be in this predicament with my family, I would never be made to feel less-than by anyone in my family ever again..”

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owever, I was still in a different bracket than my friends there.

They were carrying and wearing name brand clothing and handbags, and I was just glad initially to be getting new clothing (lol)! They also lived in big expensive houses, their parents drove luxury cars, and they had brand new cars themselves. Yeah that wasn’t my story at all, but it did show me a new way of life. It was a life that my family didn’t have, nor one that was I accustomed to seeing. But this was the life I wanted for myself. I would attend high school, join many clubs, make a ton of friends, and discover many new adventures. This would set the course as to why and where I would go after graduating from Jess Lanier High School. After living with my aunt for about 6 months, her “representative-self ” had gone away. She was now her genuine self: mean, rude, ugly, obnoxious, overbearing, and was never home. My cousin and I were left many a night to care for her children on our own. This was in exchange

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for allowing us to stay in her home. We had chores to do as most children have, however; ours were different. We were made to do all of the chores, including the ones that she had set for her children. They were made to do nothing; they were the masters and angels. (Of course, they were little children and knew nothing about what was going on.) My cousin and I had become the indentured servants having to pay our way through life. If we didn’t, our privileges were instantly taken from us, and we were grounded. There was always something constant and crazy that plagued our home after the newness wore off. So for two years I dealt with that life, because believe it or not, it was still better than the initial that one I came from. But I made a vow to myself that I would no longer be in this predicament. I would never be made to feel less-than by anyone in my family ever again. I was leaving and never returning to Chicago or Bessemer—to live or to visit.

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“I was told that I had to get out of her home because I had brought disgrace to her and her kids.”

While all of my friends were preparing to go off to college, I still had no clue what I was going to do with my life. I didn’t think I was smart enough to go to college, and no one in my family had ever gone either. We had a couple that completed high school, but no one went to college. Besides that, I had found out that I wasn’t going to be able to graduate with my class: I was one credit short of the required amount (only two classes). It was a true surprise for me!

See in Chicago, I only needed 17 credits to graduate; I was ahead. Unfortunately, this school didn’t take all of my credits, so I fell short. When my aunt was given this news by my counselor, it really was hell for me. I came home to find all my clothes on my bedroom floor. I was told that I had to get out of her home because I had brought disgrace to her and her kids.

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through that part, and I was still devastated by what happened. I made up my mind that day that the military was my way out.

When the recruiter came to our school the next week, I would get with him to start the process. They came to the school each year, and they had the students take the ASVAB test. I already had scores high enough to go into the United States Navy.

So that’s exactly what I did. I passed my two classes in summer school, and two weeks later I left. This started a new part of my journey in life, but this time as a fully-fledged adult: making my own path through life. In July 1992, I left for the military.

UNITED STATES NAVY HERE I COME!!!!

The Story will continue in the Next Issue...

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isualize running and playing with your friends for hours and hours on in, leaving the house early in the mornings and for the most part not returning until the street lights started to come on.

What stands out to you the most? What about that joyous time kept you entertained and enjoying yourself? For me it was how we were able to imagine being singers, dancers, doctors, police officers and for a while it seemed real to us playing out right before our eyes. Often, we want to turn back time returning to those days not fully realizing how close our imagination is to our reality. Boy do I have good news for you, all of those times you ever imagined did not cost you a thing and they are right at your fingertips. What is the worst thing that could happen from acting on them? Maybe they actually come true? From where I am sitting, it does not sound like a bad idea and with learning your purpose, seeking direction and getting fully prepared for your journey, anything is possible.

Do you have a special talent you want to share with the world? Where do you start? I am sure these are just a few of the many questions asked when starting to migrate into unknown territory and not to mention the anxiety of wondering if it will ever see the light of day. The truth of the matter is there are going to be obstacles so just know it is already in line with what God has designed for you. I was once where you are trying to figure out what my life consisted of and many times wondering if it would be an asset to others. Recently I discovered that my purpose in life is to assist others in many different capacities and managing, building, mentoring, and consulting just so happens to be the way. Keeping all of this information to myself is not what God intended so in being obedient I have decided to bring you on a monthly basis some of my personal tips on how to get started and stay on the right track to success.

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“The truth of the matter is there are going to be obstacles so just know it is already in line with what God has designed for you.” path you desire to take. Narrowing down the why makes it easier to strengthen the foundation in which to build your dreams. Having this knowledge also helps discovering what is needed to achieve what might seem to be unachievable. You have to be INTENTIONAL in every step so that getting off track can be minimized and the objective remains clear. Finding what motivates your ideas and or thoughts is a key element in reaching the finish line because it will guide your behavior and fuel your desire to reach the set goal. Lastly be determined to finish what you started at all cost.

One way is to keep in line with your plans would be to make a pack with yourself that outlines what you believe WILL come against your plans. Knowing the obstacles or anticipating issues allows you to be prepared rather than waiting for them to happen.

Being proactive gives you that advantage of heading off problems prior to them happening. Also make a Survival List or the things that you need to keep you motivated, focused and actively working on your goals. Reminders of what you want or need to accomplish is a sure way to get ahead of the obstacles so plans for success are not knocked off course.

Purpose is one very significant ingredient that fuels the fire and requires other elements to start and keep them burning. One single method does not corner the market rather there are many that exist and they can help you decide what is the best course of action. It is very important to know what you are fighting for and the solid way to obtain and maintain it. Meet me back here next month as I explore and talk more about my next element of Business Benefits.

“Where Your First Step Makes You a Success”

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Prophetess Tonya Parker “I learned that people love you as best as they know how, whether that be your earthly father, mother, other family members, or even spiritual leaders.”

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onya Parker is a woman full of passion, purpose and power— thrusting her to a God-given destiny. She is sought after by churches, ministries, women empowerment groups, as well as training and development centers across the United States. She shares the sound truth of God’s word. In addition, she is a licensed and ordained Minister, Elder, and Prophetess of the Gospel, for over eighteen years. Prophetess Tonya is the visionary of not only TrailBlazers International Ministries, but also of TrailBlazers’ Destiny Institute. It is through her many years of experience in kingdom advancement (as well as through training and development as a certified coach, teacher, trainer, and speaker with The John Maxwell Team) that she has been afforded opportunities to impart her passion for purpose and destiny in the lives of others. She helps others ignite their

own fire to reach their ordained places in kingdom advancement on earth. She can be found on any given day serving in various capacities of apostolic and prophetic gatherings, (or training others one-onone as future destiny coaches.) She is also the woman behind Deborah’s Daughters of Destiny, as one of God’s leading ladies.

Her organization trains women of God to ARISE in their places in destiny, whether that be in the home, in the marketplace, or in their local assembly. She is also a collaborative author in My Now for the Future Woman, after having authored her own books: Chronicles of Destiny, and Chronicles of Destiny Workbook. Additionally, she is a full-time employee for the Department of Defense and has been for over twenty-five years. She has been married to Retired Sergeant Major, Elder Stanley Parker, for over twenty-seven years; together they have one son, Alex.

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“However, it wasn’t until many years after that when things began to fall apart...�

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t has often been said that some people enter into the world with a silver spoon in their mouths. Everything that they could ever desire is literally handed to them on a silver platter. Then, there are those that enter into the world who struggle from day one. Nothing comes easy for them. Everything that they obtain must be fought for; not only to receive it, but also to maintain it. Then there are those that simply enter into the world somewhere in between. I was one that entered somewhere in between.

There were some things that were handed to me easily and caused many to look at me as one of the fortunate ones. I was to a certain degree. However, it all came with a price attached to it. You see, the truth is: my mom was a single mother who struggled simply to make ends meet.

She and my father married years prior to my arrival.

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owever,it wasn’t until many years after that when things began to fall apart. My parents’ divorce was not only imminent, but it soon became final. My father came by our apartment simply to tell me goodbye. Man, what a blow! There I stood with so many questions. I was feeling so rejected, wondering what was so wrong with me that he’d leave me too. Yet, there we were. He gave me a final gift before vanishing out the door. He told me to reach into his pockets and get all the money that my tiny little hands could hold. Like any other child with their hands full of money, (never mind the fact that it was only change) I came up feeling as though I was the richest little girl in the world. Then he was gone.

We didn’t hear from him again until a phone call came when I was sixteen years old. During this long period of silence, there were no telephone calls, no birthday cards, not even an occasional Christmas present. He gave no monthly support to help out. Not being one to sit idly by, my mother worked two jobs for us to survive.

As a little girl, I remember watching her work so hard, both day and night. To no surprise at all, so did the enemy. While she worked overtime, the enemy worked overtime in trying so desperately to kill my destiny. Like many of the survivors reading this, my struggles came early on in life.

At only six weeks old, I had an uncle pass

on whooping cough to me. This led to a life-threatening fever that doctors couldn’t seem to break. I’ve been told that for days I laid there—my entire body packed in ice, with them desperately trying to lower the fever. As a mother, I can only imagine the agony that my mother felt. Her baby girl, lying there struggling to survive. My health issues continued. At three years old, there were times when I was suddenly unable to breathe, oftentimes to the point of passing out. These episodes led to multiple trips to the hospital, only for the doctors to finally conclude that there wasn’t anything medically wrong. As I continued to grow, so did the assignment of the enemy against my life. At six years old, while mom worked,

“As I continued to grow, so did the assignment of the enemy against my life.” the enemy sent a spirit of perversion after me by way of the very hands that were supposed to care for me: the babysitter. I was molested by the babysitter, and if that wasn’t enough, by her brother as well. Yes, there I was, born with what some deemed as a silver spoon. Yet, there I was in a struggle and in the fight for my life. Thankfully, God had already destined me to survive. There I was an unprotected, battered, wounded, troubled, abandoned, and rejected little girl by the age of seven.

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“Yet, there I was in a struggle and in the fight of my life.

Thankfullly, God had already destined me to survive.�

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ittle did I know that those same spirits would follow me for years.

My mother made for certain that though she worked all the time that I was always in church. It was there that I found great joy and great fulfillment. Whether I was singing in or directing the choir, or even participating as the lead in plays.

Yet, even in all of that, there was always something missing. No matter what I did, no matter how hard I tried; it seemed that I would never be good enough to be on top. At least not for many that I loved, and certainly not for many of my leaders.

While they gave great accolades to others, many of the people that were chosen to lead me said nothing. I just wasn’t good enough. Now, do not get me wrong, I was good for something. I was good enough to sow money that I did not really have. I was good enough to be the chauffeur and carry the bags. I was even good enough to purchase dinners, but it would be years

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before I would be able to eat myself. I was never good enough to be accepted for real. There I was: God had placed a destiny within me, but the enemy was determined not to allow me to have it. The enemy wanted me to retreat and end my purpose a before I ever knew what it was.

All my life, I lived with a calling that was greater than any pit I found myself in. I was certain that God had destined me for something specific on earth. But I was just uncertain as to what it was. Unfortunately, it would not come without spending years of searching with little to no assistance from those that were positioned to lead me. It was then that I learned to totally depend on God. However, I found that the more I leaned on Him, the more the spirit of religion came. It tried to strangle the assignment of the Lord out of me by way of deceit, lies, slander, emotional turmoil, and most of all rejection.

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or most of my life, the enemy deceived me into thinking that God didn’t have any plans for me, even though Jeremiah 29:11 had already told me otherwise. For years I would ask others: did they know what my purpose was?

Did they know who I was called to be in the earth? Did they even know what God had destined for my life? Many days, I’d be left with a myriad of questions. What was wrong with me? Why am I not good enough? Why didn’t they like me? Why are they rejecting me? This place seemed so familiar, it seemed like, the day my father walked away. There I was—faced

rejection, this same sense of not fitting in, that caused me to turn to God in a greater way. If they didn’t want me, I knew who did. I began to spend all my time with the Father. I learned to find my solace, my peace, and even my place, right there with The Father. I found the love of a father through Him. I made a decision to spend my days and nights in God’s word, crying out before Him. I also decided to give Him my hurt, my pain, my disappointment, and the rejection that I’d carried all of my life. It was then that He took me to the scripture Psalm 27:10 that says: “When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me “For most of my life the enemy up.” When I came across that scripdeceived me into thinking that God ture, my entire world changed fordidn’t have any plans for me.” ever. For me, the operative words in that scripture are “when” and “then”. with rejection all over again. As the years When tells me that He already knew that went on, I noticed this to be a pattern in there would come a time when my earthmy life. For most of my early years, my ly father and mother would come to the father rejected me, and now my spiritu- end. When that happens then He would al leaders (even spiritual parents) seemed be there to take me up, and he could pick to be doing the same thing. Rejection can me up from whatever low place I’d found be one of the most painful things to ex- myself in. Yes, I was hurt, angry and upperience in your life. It has a way of leav- set; this brought about an appointment ing you with feelings of not being good with destiny, a date with God! He had alenough. It can even cause you to turn on ready appointed the time and season that yourself. This cloud would hang over my my parents, my leaders, or others would head many days, all while working in the not be what I needed them to be in my House of the Lord. But it was this same life.

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he moment that He breathed that scripture into me, it came alive for me. That was when I began to change my thoughts and my views towards others. I began to place honor where dishonor had crept in. When I replaced honor where dishonor had been, that was when the Lord began to shine His glory on me like never before. The moment that I stopped fighting and started embracing my journey was the moment that my thoughts, my heart, my words, and my world began to change. On my road to destiny, I have found that there are many people who have a great purpose. However, they have chosen to allow their wounds to cause them to be dishonorable, and their destiny is hung up. Their flow has been blocked; and the river of God won’t flow out of them. Hebrews 13:17 tells us to “obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.” I finally came to a point in my life that I realized that everyone was responsible for themselves. No matter how I felt, (and no matter what I had to endure) it was still my decision to choose honor so that honor would follow my family, our ministry, and me. I came to the realization that no

matter what happened to me along the way and no matter the hurt, the pain…no matter who did not want to be a part of my life, I had a Father. He had always and would always love me with an everlasting love. This Father would neither leave me nor forsake me, not ever. God began to teach me that no matter what I had endured that He was always there, and he would continue to be. He reassured me that there wasn’t anything that I’d gone through alone. Had He not been there, there was no way that I would have survived. This process taught me a very valuable lesson. I learned that people love you as best as they know how, whether that be your earthly father, mother, other family members, or even spiritual leaders. However, my responsibility was to show love and honor to them always because that is pleasing to the Lord. It doesn’t mean that I agree with what was done, but it does mean that I made a conscious decision to forgive and release them. This way, I live a life that is free and full of love; one that is an example to others watching.

“I’ve faced some pretty horrible situations from the beginning of my life. But, God has always been with me.”

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“God began to teach me that no matter what I had endured that He was always there, and he would continue to be.”

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decided to release what had me bound for so many years and was still binding countless others. I made a conscious decision to allow the things that I had to go through to be inspirational. It would help others to go through their own hurts, disappointments, mess-ups, and mishaps with grace. God placed a mantle over my life, and that mantle is to be maintained gracefully with dignity, honor, and respect at all times. Trusting that the God that sees, is also the God that knows; and He will make recompense. I often laugh because God has gifted me in such a way that when I forgive, I truly forget. I like to call it my “Manasseh moment”, as Joseph named his first-born son, whose name literally means – God has made me to forget! As you walk out your destiny, you must understand that the enemy will try any way to thwart your mantle. Whether that be by the words that you speak out of your own mouth, or by dishonoring those that God has in place for you to honor.

Or he the enemy will do it by causing you to simply give up or get caught up in sin.

I’ve faced some horrible situations from the beginning of my life, but God has always been with me. He covered me and

shielded my mind; He kept it in the right place before Him. Because of that, I’m not only able to love my husband and our son with unconditional love, but I’m also able to receive that same unconditional love in return. I realized a long time ago that God made me to be a survivor. When you realize that you too are a survivor, you’ll also realize that you can’t fail. You see, a survivor is simply someone that remains.

A survivor is a fighter: it’s something or someone that’s been left over! One thing is for certain, I may have been uncovered, and left for dead, but guess what? I didn’t die; I’m still here! I’m still here to say that you too can make it. You too can come out from the horrible pit in which you may find yourself. If you don’t believe me, ask Joseph! God has a purpose for your life.

So, let me implore you today: do not stop until you accomplish it. Learn now that what seems to be working against you, is really working for you! After all, God promised that it would all work together for your good in the end! Be encouraged, knowing that whatever you have been through (or are going through or will go through) God has a plan, and it’s working for your good!

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High Blood Pressure-(Hypertension)

By The Nursing Staff

High Blood Pressure is a condition that can result from the walls of the blood vessels becoming hardened and in turn causes the heart to pump harder to keep the circulation going. Your blood is a transport mechanism that carries important elements such as Oxygen (02) throughout the body. When the blood vessel walls harden, they no longer provide the flexibility of expanding to allow the blood to flow normally.

When this happens, the space inside of the blood vessels decrease allowing for a decreased flow of blood and increased pressure. High Blood Pressure can lead to a person having a stroke or a heart attack due to the lack of oxygen getting to vital organs.

There are several conditions that can lead to High Blood Pressure such as stress, smoking, decreased physical activity, genetics, age and obesity. Some of the ways to help keep one’s blood pressure down is to take prescribed medication, quit smoking, watching your salt intake and alcohol consumption, minimize caffeine, relaxation and regular exercise. High blood pressure is a silent killer which means a person may not know that they have it. Be sure to have routine checkups with your doctor so that high blood pressure can be detected at its earliest stage. Remember, high blood pressure is a silent killer so don’t let it sneak up on you.

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Prophet Ryan Johnson I imagine that there was once someone who probably looked back at their life and simply said, “Well now, that was interesting.” Maybe no one said it, or maybe it’s how I feel in my short amount of time in this life.

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continued to work in the ministry serving as a Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor & Students Pastor. Ryan and his family spent the first 11 years of ministry working in Northeast Alabama and the surrounding areas. In the summer of 2009 they relocated to Virginia where they continued to serve the work that God has purposed in their lives. During that time everything began to change for Ryan as he began to fully understand his identity in the Five-Fold Ministry. After serving in VA and NC, the ministry has relocated back to Alabama where Ryan and his family currently reside.

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“Life will always be found valuable to those who can see the worth in the simplest of journeys.”

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imagine that there was once someone who probably looked back at their life and simply said, “Well now, that was interesting.” Maybe no one said it, or maybe it’s how I feel in my short amount of time in this life. Life has it’s moments. There are moments of great trials great triumphs. Moments of weakness and strength. Moments where you feel as though everything is falling apart, and then the moments where it looks as though nothing can stop you. Regardless of the season, the experience, or those moments, Life will always be found valuable to those who can see the worth in the simplest of journeys. I grew up in a supportive, encouraging, and loving home with two parents who sincerely loved one another. I am the second son of a disabled veteran, and the first born of a southern belle. Yep, southern belle…petite, blonde, charming smile, and everything that you would imagine. My dad served in the United States Air Force during the latter part of Vietnam. He grew up in a home that worked hard for everything they had.

My mother was the daughter of a family that owned and operated a cotton and potato gin. Two different worlds, two pre-

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vious marriages that failed, and then they met. I love to remind my parents that God can make the best things my broken marriages…which is why they ultimately had me. Life was perfect, and then they decided to have more kids, but I digress. (Just messing with my other siblings, LOL).

We were loved and encouraged to seek greatness. Although it was a good home to grow up in I did manage to find myself making decisions that would send me into many different struggles. I cannot explain it, but somewhere around the age of 12-13 I knew that God had spoke to me and He had a specific call on my life. Sadly I did not embrace that call, rather I ran with every ounce within me. At that moment I did not want anything to do with the LORD. I wanted to live my life with my dreams. God was not in the cards. Before I realized it, I aggressively went into a depression that was often filled with suicidal thoughts and failed attempts (thank you Jesus, I failed). About that same time I was given my first beer. That one beer would shift my mind into doing things that I had never imagined was possible.

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quickly progressed into a liar, manipulator, and deceiver. Granted, my parents will tell you that I had lied many times while growing up. This was different. I portrayed an outward image of doing the right thing, but quietly and with little to no one actually knowing what was occurring…I was drinking more and more. If the alcohol wasn’t enough I was introduced to speed. The dream…play college basketball. The enemy of the dream…me! I was never a superstar athlete, but I was determined to advance beyond high school athletics and to the next level. What few knew was that I was thriving off of speed and liquor. I was never much on beer, but I loved Jack Daniels and Vodka Smirnoff. I loved the taste of liquor and how the speed kept me going. I needed to keep going and I felt like I was invincible at that time. There would be a multitude of injuries, bad decisions, and a coach that would result in me missing my opportunity to go to the next level. I spare certain details only because I have come to the realization that it wasn’t just one thing that cost me my dream, but it was the result of a down-

ward spiral that I actually created years prior. Immediately after graduation I decided to marry my high school sweetheart later that year. The crazy thing was that at this point in my life, no one knew about my addictions. My parents knew about my depression, but didn’t know the extent of my drinking and pills. My wife had no clue to anything as well because I had worked so hard at keeping that side of my life private. However, within that first year of marriage life would hit her with the realization of whom she had married. The high school sweetheart was no angel. After the dream was crushed I became more of a broken and desperate young man. Due to the fact that I was out of my parents house and was a married man, I began to think that I could do whatever I wanted to do. So, I spent many evenings away from my wife and family consuming more and more alcohol with pills. It progressed rapidly with recklessness following closely behind. At 19 years old I was out of control. After multiple trips to the ER and me walking out of my marriage, I ended up going to church with my wife on November 30, 1997.

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know the date because it was the day that I died. Yep, that day I gave my life to Christ and became born-again. That day my wife got the husband she deserved and I announced my call to preach. Life definitely had a moment! At twenty years old I had been supernaturally healed of a heart issue that I had suffered from my excessive drinking and pills. I was renewed and before I knew it, I was the Pastor of a small country church in Northeast Alabama. The guy who never wanted anything to do with God was now Pastoring a congregation of three people. LOL, yeah my first Sunday there were three people in attendance, excluding me and my wife (Kristi).

Nevertheless, we worked hard and within two years we had built a congregation that averaged 80-85 people per week. We were growing. Well, that’s until the denomination decided to make an entrance. When I agreed to become the Pastor, the three remaining members had cut off relations with the denomination five years prior. Well, at least they had thought so. Once the denomination saw that we had grown they moved in and tried to take over the church. A battle soon began and within the next 6 months I would no longer be a Senior Pastor. My position as a Senior Pastor would only last 2 1/2 years. With no education, no seminary degree, no denominational connections, and no church, we faced our first ministry challenge. I was given an opportunity to join a non-denominational church as an associate pastor in which we served for the next 6 1/2 years. We then were given the next opportunity to join another non-denominational church as a student pastor. We served there for 4 years. Throughout these years I worked in the textile industry full time and also served as a minister of some capacity with these ministries as well. I would love to say that life was great, but there were some up and down moments in each of these positions. Regardless they would be nothing compared to what we would face over the next 7 years. With an opportunity to leave the textile industry and be on a church full time, we left the home we had always known and moved away from everything we had known. We were once again growing in ministry and seeing how the LORD was advancing. Then 2011 happened. In April of that year an F5 tornado ripped through our home state, taking the lives of many in our former community, along with homes being destroyed, including the home that we had built and still owned.

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he news was devastating, but we were also grateful that we weren’t living in the state at the time and

by God’s Grace our family was sparred.

Unfortunately we discovered a technicality in our insurance and we ended up losing everything we had (financially speaking). We originally thought that we would do well, but soon would see every dime we had go away and into debt. In the midst of dealing with all of this I would soon discover that there were many unethical things occurring behind the scenes concerning a leader in ministry. For the next year I was being falsely accused, slandered about, and manipulated by someone close to us. The person would get on my computer and pretend to be me. They would go through my emails, not only to read, but also to create and send out messages. They went through my social media accounts doing the same. They would call different ministry leaders telling some of the most ridiculous tall tales you could ever imagine. For months I would get phone calls from other leaders who were upset with me, correcting me, and scolding me for things that I had no concept of. The cycle would go on for nearly a year before I was able to start connecting the dots. The difficulty that I was faced with wasn’t due to dealing with an outright liar, but someone who manipulated the truth. If they

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had enough of the truth, then they used that truth to be their defense and I was always left looking dumb. There would be a day that they finally made a mistake and it gave me the concrete documentation that I needed to validate all of my suspicions.

After I collected the information, I then did exactly what Matthew 18 calls for. I went to this person and sat them down in private, only for them to continue denying anything. I then took a pastor and an elder with me for a second sit down confrontation. Again, they denied ever doing anything. I remember one of the men saying, “What makes you think that they are doing these things?”. It was then that I

“The guy who never wanted anything to do with God was now Pastoring a congregation of three people” took the documentation out and presented to them. Two weeks later I resigned, moved my family back into my parent’s home (remember we lost our home in the storm), and I finished everything up to follow behind them two weeks later. I was a grown man, married with four children, and everything I had worked so hard for in life was suddenly gone. I had to move back into my parent’s home. The home I had left at 18. Talk about one of the lowest moments of my life.

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eedless to say it was one of the Seemed like an honorable thing at the biggest blows of my life as a Son time. The next day that Pastor called me of God. Emotionally I was not into his office and requested that me and in a good place. One month after moving my family never come back to the church back into my parents, a man ran a stop again. He then quoted a long list of comsign and hit Kristi in our vehicle. It was plaints that I had never heard him once totaled and life once again hit us hard. A ever mention to me. It was mind blowyear and a half would pass by with two dif- ing I could not believe what was occurferent rental homes before we would re- ring. What just happened? How did we ceive a phone call to join another ministry go from being employed in February to in another state. We would take that posi- asking to never return in November? The tion and move on Vallist he had had no merit or entine’s Day. We were “How did we go from grounds for anything, and excited about where being employed in Feb- oddly enough sounded fawe were and how it ruary to asking to never miliar to me. What I did appeared that Life was return in November?” not know at the time was breaking free from the that he had been in comtrauma we had endure munication with the perin ministry. And then that same year, the son who had done the unethical things to Pastor who brought us there in February our family years prior. That list was a copy walked into my office on the last day of from the years before. To say that things September to tell me that there was no had gotten crazy is to say the least. So, more money and they could no longer pay on Christmas morning we opened presme anything. He looked at me and then ents with our children, loaded up what we said, “What are you going to do?” And yet could and drove to spend Christmas with again, LIFE. We took our time in praying my parents…and once again move back and did not make a quick decision as we in. Yep, grown man, husband and father, were locked into a rental until February moving back into his parent’s home again. of the next year. At the first of November Time would pass and we would learn I told the Pastor that we had decided to some amazing things about the ministry keep living in the community (we had and the leaders of the last placed we were fell in love with it) and we were going to on staff. Nothing could even prepare us keep attending the church as members. for what all was revealed.

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he irony was that we were caught up in all of it, but God’s Grace had yet protected us from some of the madness. It sounds crazy to say, but going through all this actually strengthened us as a family. I have been in ministry for nearly 21 years. I have seen the best of people and the worst of others. It’s had it’s ups and downs without a doubt, but Life has taught me so much. Throughout it all the one question I get asked is, “Why do you keep going?”. People often tell me that we have so many reasons to quit, so many excuses to walk away. Why haven’t I given up? Why haven’t I just thrown my hands into the air and simply gave into the pressures of ministry? Honestly, I don’t have a perfect answer, I just have my answer…

Where else am I going to go? What else am I going to do? I have given my life to follow Jesus. Why would I walk away? I think this way because of the scripture in

John 6:66 As a result of this many of His disciples withdrew and were not walking with Him anymore. 67 So Jesus said to the twelve, “You do not want to go away also, do you?” 68 Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have words of eternal life. 69 We have believed and have come to know that You are the Holy One of God.” That scripture has become my everything regardless of the moments in Life. I’m not as old as I think I am, but I’m not as young as I once was. I can look back on a few moments I see where I have failed and where I have grown. I can still look ahead and see that there is so much more to experience. I’m going to experience Life! The good, the bad, and the ugly. Regardless of those who try to stop me, try to hurt me, try to manipulate, or to deceive…they cannot deny my relationship with Jesus and it’s why I refuse to stop!

“Regardless of those who try to stop me, try to hurt me, try to manipulate, or to deceive…they cannot deny my relationship with Jesus and it’s why I refuse to stop!”

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Community & Ministry Ryan Johnon Ministry (RJM) School of Advancement SOA is an online/mobile school that is directed to train and equip individuals to advance from discipleship and into their apostlic function. This doesn’t mean that everyone will become a five-fold minister. However, it is about developing you into your created purpose of enlarging the Kingdom. SOA is dedicated to helping mature believers with the understanding of who they are as Sons, and lauch them into their destiny. Our goal is to provide materials through an online format and from time to time have mobile school training at different locations. $75 Registration Fee Prophet Ryan Johnson currently has a book released, Illegitimacy: The Battle Over Your Identity which is available on amazon. Go to www.ryanjohnson.us/illegitimacy to read the first chapter for free.

Illegitimacy: The Battle Over Your Identity Discover how the enemy has been working against the purpose and destiny of sons and daughters with a spirit of illegitimacy, which works to destroy your ability to understand who you are through the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The enemy is unable to create anything, but can manipulate and pervert everything that God has established. It’s because of sonship that the enemy has worked diligently for many generations with an attack plan to destroy your identity. If the enemy can get the upper hand of your identity, he will maintain a level of success in keeping you from your created purpose. Learn how to overcome the spirit of illegitimacy with the revelation of how this battle works against you and how you are able to overcome this tactic from the enemy.

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While Waiting for Him By: Dee Hardy

To those of you who are waiting for that special someone to be in your life. To those who have cried and ask, God where is he? How long Lord must I wait? Is it me Lord? My clock is ticking! God where are you? Let me encourage you that yet while You’re waiting God is still faithful. It doesn’t matter how long it’s been or what it may look like. Hold on, change is coming, don’t faint at the door of your promise. Continue to speak from a victorious place and not a woe is me, victim place. The promises of God are yea and amen. God keeps his promises. Yet, while you are waiting for him, your lover, your friend, your husband, your promise, know that God is a keeper. If it is truly your desire to be kept, know that our father is faithful and mighty to keep you in all things. When you take a stand and declare that you desire God’s best, he is there waiting to see you through. This type of stand will require determination and TRANSPARENCY. You must be transparent with our Heavenly Father to be kept, obeying his instructions and the leading of the Holy Spirit. Another part of being kept while you’re waiting is daily communication with the Father. Allow heart to heart conversations with Him. I mean real deal conversations with him. Conversations that express exactly what’s going on and how you HONESTLY feel. For instance, you may become involved in a relationship and you know it’s toxic and not the Father’s best. You can say to him, “Father, I know this is not your best. At times my lover’s speech is abusive, but I’m in love with him and he makes me feel needed.” This is the kind of intimate conversation needed to be kept. He (God) can handle your deepest, darkest secret and your deepest desires. HE IS A SECRET KEEPER!

Waiting on your promise is not always a easy task, but again our father is faithful. He knows what we need even before we ask. Remember that He knows the number of hairs on our head. As you pour your heart out to him, he will direct you all the way. Even before you encounter a tempting situation, he will speak to you, guiding you into a place of safety. (1 Cor. 10:13)

While you’re waiting began to prepare yourself. If you haven’t already, commit to the posture of daily prayer. If you miss it, run back to the Father, not from him, and confess your faults.

Simply REPENT! Inquire of the Lord regarding matters of your heart and how to prepare for his promise. Ask him for the grace and mercy to love the person he has set aside for you. Ask him to show you how to pray for your mate. Ask him to search your heart and prepare you for what he has for you. Remember, pray from a place of expectation as if it’s already done. Continue in faith, and continue to speak it into existent.

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Prophetess Trish M. Prophet. Pastor. Wife. Mother. Motivational Speaker.

Empowerment Coach. Entrepreneur.

Trish M is a powerful, anointed woman of God who preaches, teaches, motivates, inspires coaches and prophesies just as God gives it to her. Her vision is to see more and more people’s lives changed by being saved, set-free, and delivered; fulfilling their call to walk in the things of God wholeheartedly. Trish M is the Executive Pastor serving alongside her husband, Senior Pastor Derrick Morrissette, at Mind of Christ International in Alabaster, Al. She has served as the Director of the ProphetUntold Chronicles | 48

ic Ministry and Prophetic Training at Kingdom Agenda International Ministries in Panama City, Fl for over 2 years. She has had intensive prophetic training at the Marketplace International School of Prophets with Apostle Jocelyn Mathis where she was 2nd in charge under Apostle Jocelyn in training other prophets on hearing the voice of the Lord; not only that, but she has also done extensive prophetic training at C.I. Vision Church in Santa Rosa Beach, Fl.

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ith a global mandate on her life, Trish M is determined to use her voice to bring change to communities and nations all around the world. Among her many accomplishments, Trish M is an extremely successful business owner. She takes business ownership to another level! She is the owner and CEO of Professional Translations Inc., a translation company that translates to and from over 160 languages worldwide and has over 1000 translators from all over the world in network. She took her business, Professional Translations, from making a measly $125 in one year (yep, it’s true), to

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making well OVER 6 figures the following year!!!! She grew her business to this magnitude with very little money and is now training women from every walk of life who has a passion to start her own business on how to do just that!! God has given her a mandate as part of her ministry to develop Kingdom Financiers for the Kingdom of God. That’s exactly what she plans to do! Trish M’s vision is to see women fulfill the mandate and call that’s on their lives. Whether that means spiritually, mentally, or even financially, she wants to see every woman successful in whatever God has called them to.

“My husband and I had purposed in our heart that despite the deceifulness, despite the manipulation, we were going to do what we had to do to make it work”

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remember the day so clearly. I was excited about finishing my studies at Troy State University in Troy, Alabama (now called Troy University). I had gotten a double major in Spanish and English. I purposed in my heart to double major to make myself more versatile in the business world so that perhaps I could receive multiple job offers in different areas. Mission accomplished!

I was so excited about the job fair that was being held on campus for that year’s graduates. I had my resume and portfolio all ready. I knew that I would find the perfect position somewhere. During that time, my husband and I had just gotten married. He finished the semester before I did and was already working at an auto parts company. We had already agreed that we would be open to moving to whatever place gave us the best offer.

He would simply transfer his job or get a new job. Ok, agreed. That day, I met with several recruiters who gave different proposals for me to come and work with them. There was one gentleman in particular whose offer stood out just a

little more than the others. This man had made me an offer to come to Panama City, Fl to teach Spanish at one of their local high schools. The salary wasn’t as high as the other offers that I had gotten, but I entertained it because he added an addition to my salary. He told me that if I would come, they would even have a position in the school system for my husband (who, by the way, had gotten his degree in Psychology). So, my husband and I had the opportunity to go to Panama City, Florida, and and we would both work in the school system making decent salaries; or so we thought. I was extremely excited about the offers that were made to me on that day. I went home that afternoon anxious to tell me husband about everything. We narrowed our decision down to two locations- Panama City, Florida and Dallas, Texas. Dallas made a pretty nice offer. The salary was a LOT more than Panama City; however, the only downside—they didn’t offer a position for my husband. So, we eventually decided not to go to Dallas. Panama City would soon be our home!

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The rental fee for an apartment was five times higher in Panama City! You would think that the salaries would be a lot higher because of this. Once we got to Panama City, we soon realized that we were manipulated and deceived. There was no position for my husband; only me. We were promised a moving stipend and sign on bonus. We never saw the moving stipend, and we had to contin-

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Bill collectors calling… one income… broken promises. My husband decided that he would no longer wait on them to do what they promised they would do.

He eventually went out and got not one job, not two jobs, but three jobs total to help take care of the bills that were coming into our house. We struggled financially during this season in our lives. It was very challenging. I am happy to say this though. Nobody knew that we were having such a hard time financially. We never called and asked people to borrow money. We didn’t put on this sob story about what was going on. Nobody knew.

My husband and I had purposed in our heart that despite the deceitfulness, despite the manipulation, we were going to do what we had to do to make it work.

My husband worked so many hours with these three jobs. He was adamant about taking care of his home which is what I so dearly loved about him. The difference between me and my husband is that we came from two different home environments. Financially, I grew up blessed.

We never had a need for anything. My father always blessed me with loads of money. I had new cars to drive before I even had a license. Clothes and shoes were in abundance. There was no lack.

We weren’t rich, but we were well taken

care of. My husband, on the other hand, was the exact opposite. He never knew what it was like to have abundance. He grew up learning how to make do with what they had. He grew up knowing and understanding that every dollar counted. I, on the other hand, wasted money on whatever I wanted at that time.

You see, he understood what to do during this season of barrenness, this time when the money was looking real funny. Myself, on the other hand, didn’t know how to handle it.

I cried thinking about how they manipulated us. I cried because I couldn’t go and get my hair done, and I cried when I couldn’t shop for clothes and shoes. I acted like a big, spoiled baby… I

know. It wasn’t often that I did this, but I did have my moments. I didn’t grow up in this type of environment so it didn’t sit too well with me. My husband was just awesome! During my times of weakness, I remember him holding me and telling me that we were going to be alright. He told me to just trust him. He let me know that he would work ten jobs to make sure that I was well taken care of. He would do what he could until he found that perfect job.

What a man! Oh, how I still love him after all these years!

One day, my husband made up in his mind that he would go into the military.

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his would certainly help our financial situation. He would do training, and once he got out we would move to another location and I could get a job teaching there. I thought that was a brilliant idea! I was excited, or should I say at least for the moment I was excited. I agreed and the next thing I knew was that he was sent off to do basic training. He would be gone for three months. That was such a horrible time for me! I was alone in a place where I knew no one. Financially, we were in a mess. I had no friends, no family. All I could do was go to work and come home to an empty apartment. I eventually went into a state of depression. I couldn’t talk to my husband that often because he was in training, so letters had to suffice. It was horrible. My husband on the other hand, realized that military was a bad choice. Deep down inside, he knew that wasn’t the plan that God had for our lives. He immediately took action.

He began to talk to his leaders about his decision. He told them about how he needed to come home to be with me, that I was depressed with no one there to help. I talked to them about how the military may not have been a good fit for him. Eventually, he was able to get out and come back home. From that point on, we made up in our minds that we

were going to do whatever we needed to do to get on the right track in every area of our lives… spiritually, mentally, physically, and financially. Our first step… start going back to church. One day, as I was leaving the school that I was working in, I passed by this church. I saw several people coming out of it, and I said to myself, “Hey, maybe that’s a good church to try.” I told my husband about it, and the next Sunday we were there. We enjoyed it so much that we eventually joined. My husband and I decided that if we were going to do this, we were going to give it 110 percent. We realized that tithing was a big part of being a Christian. We were already in a financial slump, but we made up in our minds to trust God and the principles that He gave us on giving.

We were going to give a 10 percent tithe and offering no matter what our bank account looked like. We were willing to make the sacrifice and trust God. When I say that God did a quick work; he absolutely did a QUICK work!!

“I had no idea what God had in mind because this trial was a hard one that I didn’t think I would make it out of .”

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“This is where I planted you and this is where you will grow.

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he next week after paying our tithes, my husband got a call from a bottling company to come and work for them full time. He would receive a very nice salary and bonuses to go along with it!! We were amazed at what God had done. Just like that, our finances had changed all because we chose to be obedient to the word and pay our tithes and offering! It didn’t end there. As we continued to pay our tithes and offering, within six months of almost every year that my husband worked for this company, he received a promotion.

God had showed him so much favor that he eventually became the number two man on the job for that local plant. There was only one position above him. God is so good! Eventually, my husband began to want more. He wanted to go to that next level. He chose not to be content with where he was at. He wanted to go higher. Well, there was only one catch.

With there being only one person above him in that local company, the only way he could get that position was if this person resigned, transferred, got fired, or died. Well, it didn’t seem like any of

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that was going to happen anytime soon, so the only option was to move. As I was growing more and more in the Lord, I began to seek his face. I asked Him about us moving. I will never forget that day.

The Holy Spirit spoke to me and said, “This is where I planted you, and this is where you will grow.” I then questioned God. I said, “Well Lord, if this is where you want us, then open up the door for my husband to get that position without us having to move.” I would say two days later, my husband came to me with the most exciting news. He was excited about some company calling him about a position that would be the EXACT same position that he wanted with the current company that he was with. They would pay him the salary that he wanted, give him a company car, and he wouldn’t even have to move!! But get this… he didn’t even apply for the job!!! They just called him out of the blue about this position.

I knew it was God. I shared with my husband the conversation that I had with the Lord a few days before. I let him know that God just simply answered my prayer. If we were not supposed to move,

I simply asked him to open that door for my husband, and he did just that. God never seizes to amaze me! You see, this season of financial barrenness was truly a test for us in our marriage and in our spirit man. Many marriages today fall into the category of divorce all because of financial issues, or should I say, financial barrenness. As a matter of fact, it’s one of the top reasons for divorce in today’s society. So, how did we overcome it? We didn’t let that interfere with our relationship. Before we had money, we had each other. I never belittled my husband. I never made him feel less of a man. I have always and will always continue to support him in everything that he does. He’s my best friend. I love him more than I love money. We understood the importance of commitment, and loving each other in the midst of our financial chaos. When we couldn’t do anything but eat Vienna sausages and crackers, we loved and enjoyed the quiet time that we had with each other. We chose to make each other the priority and not the money. The next thing that we did was chose to develop a more intimate relationship with God together as a team, a married couple.

We allowed Him to be the head, and not the tail, of our lives. We chose, as a

family, to follow the financial principles of God in order for us to have financial success, which is still working today.

We understood that if we put God and each other before our financial crisis, we would be alright. We did that and look at where we are today! God has trusted us with even more money, and our very own businesses. Never allow where you are to dictate who you are. Yes, you may be in a land of barrenness when it comes to your finances, but know that it won’t stop you from getting to your blessing. Yes, I wept during this time of my life because it did get hard; however, know that weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning (Psalm 30:5). Stop focusing so much on your today. If you do, you won’t even be able to see your tomorrow. You WILL come out of your financial barrenness sooner than you think. Sacrifice unto the Lord. Watch and see the blessings that He will pour unto you all because of your faith and obedience to Him. Trust God and see what happens!

“Stop focusing so much on your today. If you do, you won’t even be able to see your tomorrow. You WILL come out of your financial barrenness sooner than you think.”

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Community & Ministry

Currently Prophetess Trish has numerous things going on. She currently runs a business in the community called Trish M Fashions, a local boutique where women of all body shapes and sizes can come in and leave feeling oh so fabulous! Part of Prophetess Trish’s vision is to help women from all walks of life feel absolutely fabulous - Spirit, Soul, Body, & Business! Prophetess Trish also currently has a new book getting ready to be released, “Chronicles of a Fabulous Lady” - Stories of Overcoming the Issues of Life! Prophetess Trish also has numerous speaking engagements coming up as well.

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Marriage Matters By: Dr. Corene Johnson

So many times in marriages the goal of many couples for their marriage is misunderstood. Some couples have no goals for their marriage simply because they never think that deeply about their marriage. Many couples get married because they have great chemistry. While others just simply get married because that what they feel they should do. Many say I so because they want to be happy or want to have a good home to raise their children. These goals may be at the top of their list, but I can assure you that they are not at the top of God’s list.

While these are commendable desires for marriage, they are not what the bible teaches the primary goal should be. So what is God’s goal for your marriage?

In Genesis 2:18-25 we find the answer to God’s goals for marriage. The first goal according to vs. 18-20 God desired that Adam not be alone. Adam needed a helper suitable for him. He needed someone with whom he could experience oneness with. In vs. 21-23 we see that God fulfilled his desire by making Eve for Adam. God did this to show Adam His plan for their oneness. This oneness is made very clear in vs. 24 when it was expressed that man was to leave his parents and cleave to his wife. The wife becomes her husband’s closest possible relationship because the bible states that they become one flesh. Once they become one flesh this perfect oneness is shared in vs 25 in the garden. Before sin entered the world, Adam and Eve enjoyed perfect oneness.

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ing was held back from the other. These bible verses show that God’s goal for the first marriage and every other marriage is oneness.

Now let’s see what the concept of oneness looks like. Deuteronomy 6:4, 5 God wanted Israel to know that He is one God. Israel misunderstood this to mean that He is one God and one person. God meant to show them that He is the perfect picture of oneness - three persons and one God. As the three persons in the Trinity love each other, so God’s people must love Him. John 10:30 Jesus tried to explain this concept of oneness to the Jews in Jerusalem during the feast of Hanukah.

He told them that He and the Father were one. This expressed the idea of the Trinity.

Jesus as God the Son was one with God the Father. They were distinct, yet one.

1. Spiritual Oneness with God Ephesians 2:1-10 We are sinful human beings who have rebelled against God. But, God in His grace has provided a way that we can experience oneness with Him. Jesus’ death on the cross paid the redemption price for us so that we could be reconciled with God. When anyone acknowledges their sin and turns to Christ for salvation, they become one with Him. As Paul describes it, they are ‘in Christ Jesus’.

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Believers in Christ are so united with Him that it is as if they were married to Him. This is spiritual oneness with God. 2. Oneness in the Church John 17:21-23 In Jesus’ prayer concerning the disciples, He expressed His desire for oneness among believers. In our oneness with each other, we are supposed to experience something patterned after the oneness among the persons of the Trinity.

Acts 1:12; 2:1; 2:46; 4:24; 5:12; 15:25 These verses all speak of the early church being in ‘one accord’. This refers to oneness in relationship. The Greek word translated ‘one accord’ has the idea of rushing along in unison. The Holy Spirit caused the early church to work together in oneness. God wants this type of oneness in marriage. Marital oneness is the closest thing in the world to Trinitarian oneness. There is no better illustration of the Trinity than a happily married couple experiencing oneness.

3. INDICATORS THAT SHOW LACK OF ONENESS Unfortunately, many marriages today do not experience oneness. Sin destroys the perfect oneness like Adam and Eve had in the Garden. It would be helpful to know some indicators that show a lack of oneness in marriage.

• Keeping separate friends and activities

This is not simply one having other friends or activities, but isolating one’s spouse from those friends and activities.

This would involve secretly having friends or activities that your spouse does not approve of.

• Keeping secrets This refers to hiding things from your spouse, or feeling that there are things you cannot tell your spouse. Untouchable topics of discussion show lack of oneness.

Involved in this is a feeling of fear about bringing up certain things, or about sharing your feelings and dreams.

• Having overly close relationships with other people This is not just referring to extra-marital affairs. This involves seeking fulfillment from friends that should only come from your spouse. This also involves refusing to break paternal ties. If any other relationship is closer than your relationship with your spouse, that shows lack of oneness.

• Maintaining activities that intrude on time with your spouse This could refer to entertainment, hobbies, or even work. If certain activities take away needed time with your spouse, then you have a lack of oneness. If you enjoy other things more than your spouse, you do not have oneness.

• Feeling too comfortable with alone time This means being relieved when your

spouse leaves. This means feeling more yourself when you are alone, because you feel on edge when you are with your spouse. If you don’t want to be around your spouse, you obviously lack oneness.

• Criticizing your spouse This would include saying critical things to your spouse. Also included would be saying critical things to other people about your spouse. Also, this means just having a critical attitude toward your spouse.

• Keeping separate bank accounts This shows lack of trust whether that is meant or not. Lack of trust means lack of oneness.

• Sleeping in separate beds While there will be many excuses for not sleeping in the same bed, it screams out lack of oneness.

4. STEPS TO TAKE TO CULTIVATE ONENESS. The previous things were indicators of lack of oneness. They are red flags that show that something is coming between you and your spouse. We live in a society that is constantly trying to come between spouses. We should do things that will cultivate oneness. Relationships cannot be mechanically manufactured. They must be cultivated. There is no quick fix for broken trust, but steps can be taken to cultivate new trust.

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A married couple will never experience true oneness until they are both first experiencing oneness with God. Oneness with God can only come through repentance from sin and trust in Jesus Christ.

• Accept the goal of oneness Do not be satisfied with anything less than oneness. Your goal for marriage must be the same as God’s goal. Do not be fooled by the world’s goal of a 50/50 partnership.

Not even happiness should be your goal, since only oneness will bring true happiness in marriage.

• Confide in your spouse Share your innermost feelings. Not your sinful, fleshly, surface feelings, but your real inner struggles and desires. Oneness with another involves risk. Share your secrets. Talk about your past. Dream about the future together.

• Keep other people out of your marriage Marriage oneness is only for two people.

Allowing any other relationship in will crowd out oneness. This is why Genesis talks about leaving and cleaving.

• Serve your spouse Look for things you can do for your spouse.

Serving gets your eyes off yourself. In the example of the Trinity you see each person serving the others. If you serve each other, your needs will be met by the other.

This is oneness at its best.

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Look for a ministry you can do together.

Aquila and Priscilla are great examples of this in the Bible. Ministering together brings you together.

• Pray for and with your spouse Do not just pray about your spouse, but pray for your spouse. Pray that God will make your spouse into the person he or she ought to be. Pray for your spouse because you really care about your spouse.

Pray together. When you pray together, you share your heart.

• Share spiritual truth with your spouse Figure out how you can best have some sort of family devotions. Tell your spouse the things that you are discovering from the Word.

• Study your spouse Get to know what his or her personality is like. Learn how the other reacts to things.

Discover what the other enjoys the most.

You should know your spouse better than anyone else. You should be an expert on your spouse. When all these tips and tools that I have given are put into action every single day by each spouse then you will truly begin to experience what true oneness is all about and will experience a joy in your marriage like never before.

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Prophetic words for the soul Bountiful Blessings

By Becky Porter

There are many in the body of Christ that have been waiting a very long time to see God’s promises fulfilled in their lives, and they are battle weary and wondering why their path has been so difficult.

This is what I hear the Lord saying: You have been through some fierce battles and storms, but you have prevailed through Me. The enemy tried to keep you out of the inner court, and he tried to prevent you from entering your destiny, but nothing and no one can stop Me and My plans for you! You are much stronger than you think, and as you have weathered these storms you have discovered the strength, I have placed within you. Some vessels would have sunk that had not been properly sealed and aligned with Me, but you have prevailed because you clung to Me in the midst of each storm and you Untold Chronicles | 64

refused to let go, no matter how fierce the battle became! At times you felt like a rag doll in the mouth of a lion as it shook its head fiercely to and fro, but the enemy is no match for Me, and I easily scattered him like dust in the wind! Always remember that I have given you authority over the enemy and he is under your feet.

You are My overcoming warrior, and I am well pleased with your faithfulness and perseverance. Because you have been faithful with little, I am going to give you much - great is your reward! I am about to unveil My beautiful masterpiece before you, and your heart will greatly rejoice as you see your deepest heart’s desires become a reality.

You will say, “Am I dreaming, or is this really happening? How can this be it seems too good to be true, for this is EVEN BETTER than what I have

prayed for, believed for, hoped for, stood for, and fought for, and I have believed for some pretty amazing things, but this FAR EXCEEDS my deepest heart’s desires!”

Enjoy the fruit of your labor, for it is My gift to you! You were obedient in the things I called you to do, and you diligently worked VERY hard, and you completed every task and assignment I gave you. You faithfully oversaw and tended the “vineyard” I gave you, and you were a very faithful steward. Just like Joseph - he was VERY faithful

in spite of the extremely difficult circumstances he found himself in, and yet those very circumstances were his training ground for the future and destiny I had for him. The very things that threatened to sink him and overtake him were the very things that prepared and equipped him, positioned and aligned him, and then launched him into his destiny! As it was with Joseph, so it is with you. Get ready, get ready, get ready, for I am going to do exceedingly, abundantly above all you could ask or think!

Scriptures to keep in mind Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams].

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