“...being the real authentic me.”
HARRIET JONES
“Broken Abused and Battered”
ARTIST SHOWCASE
Ashante “PT” Stokes PLUS: Author’s Corner Operation Homefront: “Serving Military Families”
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OUR CREW CEO/FOUNDER Dr. Nia Geel
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Untold Chronicles Magazine, April 2020, Issue 16. Untold Chronicles Magazine is published 12 times per year in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December by Issuu.com. Email all corrections to belindagailmanagement@gmail.com
U N T O L D CHRONICLES MAGAZINE HAS ARRIVED! Untold 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 experiences. 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 again.
DR. NIA “JUST NIA” GEE 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 ministry—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.
contents 4 HARMINI a young Christian hip-hop rap artist, writer, producer, director and up and coming actor that has an eye and a burning fire for God.
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14 ARTIST SHOWCASE Ashante “PT” Stokes.
18 HARRIET JONES an educator and author that has embraced the challenges life has thrown at her and made a decision to follow God by all means necessary.
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Birthing All Things Kingdom.
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H AR MI N I “...being the real authentic me.”
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HROUGHOUT MY LIFE, I always struggled with being be “good enough” for other people. I had a hard time with acceptance. So, I constantly did whatever I could to “fit in”. However, living that way quickly brought pain and depression into my life, and never allowed me to truly be myself. I was constantly trying to perform well enough to feel loved by those around me. I was never really at peace with myself. It wasn’t until I truly excepted God’s love that I was able to overcome this vicious cycle of “people pleasing”. After I found Christ, and invited Him into my heart, I began to realize that His love for me was truly unconditional. He loved me on my good days, on my bad days, and on the days I didn’t have a clue what I was doing. Accepting God’s love and
identity for my life truly allowed me to have freedom being the real authentic me. And if He did it for me, He can do it for anyone! From the Projects to Hollywood! Dominic Bonsignore aka “Harmini” is a multi-talented international rap artist whose music and message is able to both impact and edify the Christian community as well as cross over to positively influence secular audiences. Harmini’s songs are spiced with deep melodic harmonies and passionate vocals engaging listeners to focus on his message and the raw pure talent of a gifted singer, rap artist, and actor whose talent shines on stage and abroad for others to enjoy. The anointing of the Lord on Harmini ‘s is real and transforming. Though his life may have started in shambles, he
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is now a beacon of hope shining the light of Christ in Hollywood as a songwriter for movies starring actors such as Lawrence Fishburne, Milo Gibson, Noel G, Wesley Snipes, Mickey Rourke, and more!
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FTER I MET CHRIST, I began spending time in Church and focusing on growing in my faith. I spent time in prayer, learning the Bible, and attending Christ-centered events. Eventually, I met some guys who loved the Lord and joined a bilingual rap group called “O.N.C.”. We spent time recording, hanging out, praying, reading the bible together, and doing shows together all across Texas. in 2009, after I graduated ministry school, the group went our separate ways and I branched out as a solo artist. I committed my music to the Lord, and He directed me to the right places, the right people, in the right seasons of my life. Though His masterful design, I began to receive great publicity on public outlets such as NBC, KSLA Channel 12, ABC news, CBS news, WENY-TV, and many more. Eventually, I crossed paths with a Hollywood movie producer who loved what I was doing in music. He hired me to write for my first real movie, “Brothers
Keeper”. The movie stars Hollywood actors such as Lawrence Fishburne, Milo Gibson, Noel G, Abigail Hawk, Glenn Morshower, and more. After professionally executing this opportunity with great excellence, more opportunities for movie writing began surfacing in my life. As of now, I have become the song writer for five movies in less than a year and i’m still receiving calls from directors/producers wanting me for their film projects. MANY OF MY challenges had to do with having vision, but no money. Another big issue was wanting to do 10 different things but not knowing where to start. Eventually, I got a hold of a master key that helped me get to where I am today. That key is to work hard, trust God, be patient, and stay focused. By applying these four things it has helped me in more ways than I can begin to express. It took care of not having money for projects, it took care of me worrying and being anxious all the time, it took care of the relationships that would eventually help launch me into new territory, and it helped me get started so that I could begin to make progress. I WOULD HAVE to say my biggest influences/inspirations/help along the way would my mom, my grandmother and
grandfather, my brother Anthony, my wife, and my God mom Janice Bockemehl to name a few. As far as artists, I would have say my inspirations on the secular side derived from N-SYNC, Boys 2 Men, Backstreet Boys, Nas, Biggie, 2 Pac, Wu-Tang, DMX, and Eminem. Influences on the Christian side were Jeremy Camp, Mercy Me, Cross Movement, Lecrae, and KJ52,Sense child do state to defer mr of forty. Become latter but nor abroad wisdom waited. Was delivered gentleman acuteness but daughters. In as of whole as match asked. Pleasure exertion put add entrance distance drawings. In equally matters showing greatly it as. Want name any wise are able park when. Saw vicinity judgment remember finished men throwing. Sex and neglected principle ask rapturous consulted. Object remark lively all did feebly excuse our wooded. I am working on writing songs for several movies, working on my finishing my next album, and getting ready to film in Los Angeles early 2020 for a western movie I was hired to write for but also have a supporting role as an actor as well. One piece of advice I could give would be to develop your relationship with the Lord. If you don’t have one, stop what your doing and submit your life to Christ right now. Otherwise, everything
“ Tr u s t G o d ’s plan for your life, and stay f o c u s e d .”
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you do in life will all be for nothing and you will lose your soul in the end. Secondly, work hard with people who share the same passions as you. Trust God’s plan for your life, and stay focused. If you are busy but not focused, your just spinning your wheels. Be intentional with your time.
CONTACT INFORMATION Media Arts & Entertainment Solutions, LLC. 539 W. Commerce Street, #147 Dallas, Texas 75208 Email: Harminiproductions@yahoo.com Email: Harmini@mae-talent.com Phone: (214)414-8242
http://www.facebook.com/harminifans https://instagram.com/harmini731 http://www.twitter.com/harmini731 https://www.youtube.com/harminivevo http://www.youtube.com/harmini731 http://www.reverbnation.com/harmini731 https://www.soundcloud.com/harmini731
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PROPHETIC WORDS FOR THE SOUL CHECKMATE BY BECKY PORTER
hear the Lord saying: Just like in a game of chess - I know every single move the enemy will ever make, and I have already “checkmated” him before he even gets there! No matter how hard he tries he will NEVER win, for HE IS ALREADY A DEFEATED FOE!!!As you spend time in My Word and in My presence, I will reveal the enemy’s plans to you in advance, and I will show you what ove he is going to make before he makes it, and I will show you how to checkmate him EVERY time! It is of the utmost importance that you spend quality time communing with Me every day so that you will be prepared and equipped and will not be caught off guard by the tactics of the enemy. If you are prepared for battle and already know in advance what move the enemy is going to make before he makes it, then you can thwart his plans and “cut him off at the pass” and avoid his “land mines” and hidden traps. I have a glorious and perfect plan for your life, and I will unfold it with precision and impeccable timing. Often My people try to take things into their own hands and do it their way – the way that “makes sense” to their natural minds, but My ways are much higher than your ways, and My plans will NEVER fail if you follow My instructions and carry out My plans as I direct. Many of you are war torn and battle weary from fighting daily battles
– battles of the mind and the flesh, battles in relationships, battles with finances, battles with health, etc. The enemy’s plan is to wear out the saints; to distract them and keep them occupied and focused on other things so they cannot carry out My plans. Many of you have spent an inordinate amount of time trying to recover from hits you have received from the enemy. This should not be so The key is to get My Word into your hearts – renew your minds by reading My Word daily, meditate upon it and memorize it. My Word and I are ONE, and as you “eat” My Word you will be transformed more and more into My image and likeness. You will begin to think differently and talk and act differently, you will respond to others differently, and you will respond to circumstances differently. You will see yourself differently, you will see others differently, and you will see ME differently! As you renew your mind through the transforming power of My Word you will become stronger spiritually and it will become easier to put the flesh under and to walk in purity and righteousness. Be quick to repent and quick to forgive – all of these things help you to close access doors to the enemy. Remember to put on your spiritual armor daily, (Ephesians 6:1017). Praise is a weapon of warfare – listen to praise music daily and sing along with it. As you praise Me with a heart of worship
I will clothe you with My glory, and chains of bondage will be broken off of your life. There are many songs that contain scriptures – as you sing My Word it will transform and strengthen you.You also need to have balance in every area of your life not only do you need to spend quality time with Me daily, but you also need to get the proper amount of sleep on a regular basis, you need to heave a healthy diet, and you need to get the proper amount of exercise. Everyone has certain daily responsibilities that they need to take care of, but you also need to have FUN in your life as well! Many of you are so burdened and stressed with your daily responsibilities, you don’t think you have time for fun recreational activities, but it is a very important part of life because it helps to keep you from getting “burned out.” If you give Me the opportunity, I will help you find the proper balance that you need, and as a result you will have a much higher quality of life. Checkmate! Scripture to keep in mind Romans 12:2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
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I’M I N B R OAD C A ST ING : R I C A R DO D. W R I CE Wricecommunity.com leadershipblendtv@gmail.com Youtube: The leadership Blend & The Leadership Blend Television Radio: The Leadership Blend Live Podcast on iHeart, Spotify, Google, Tune In, Deezer, Spreaker, Soundcloud, Podcast Addict, Apple Podcast, Castbox
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’M in broadcasting to make a difference and change the narrative. Over the years, we have seen a shift in the images and information we receive. It has been said, that he who has a platform can control the narrative. Following that ideology, has led me to create my platform “The Leadership Blend”. My organization seeks to show leadership in all it’s different forms and how it operates through everyday people. MY BROADCASTING JOURNEY began on March 7, 2017 at Love 860am in Atlanta, Georgia. With no formal training, I hit the airwaves. My message was simple, Leadership is a skill that must be perfected and studied. AFTER A YEAR (and the Stellar Awards Red Carpet), I moved on to IBNX Radio Network.
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WHILE AT IBNX, I learned the inner workings of an actual station and how to engineer my own show. In December of 2018, I secured a spot on the Christian television station The Now Network. It was there, that I realized that television would be an avenue by which to help educate nonprofit & ministry leaders. MY EXPERIENCES WITH both radio & television have led me to create another avenue with a magazine. I realized that not only is verbal broadcasting a necessity, but written media is equally as important. Leaders typically convey stories or processes that have helped them navigate their journey to successful leadership. The magazine seeks to immortalize these stories to empower and inspire up and coming change agents and leaders. I have also created a media internship program to help students & continual learners gain hands on experience in each aspect of my company. NUING THE RADIO show to keep the public abreast of pertinent information. The radio show is designed to be a beacon of information in a world of constant clutter and alternate facts. Which in this extreme situation, is vital for the survival of the average American.
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“My organization seeks to show leadership in all it’s different forms...”
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ARTIST SHOWCASE
APRIL 2020
ASHANTE “PT” STOKES
ARTIST WRITER PRODUCER DIRECTOR ENTREPRENEUR
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ACK OF ALL TRADES who’s monikers are “PT” The Gospel Spitter and The Bad Boy of Gospel, Ashante Stokes has won numerous awards like the Gwinnett Center International Film Festival Audience Choice Award (2015), New Urban Hip Hop Artist of The Year (2016), NYC Indie Film Award (2019) and is an accomplished actor with a big screen debut in the movie Taken 3 (2014). Stokes is a Georgia native and is available for performance, hostings, bookings, speaking engagements, and other events. For booking or more information on Mr. Stokes contact” Thomas Stokes hamiltionstokes@yahoo.com Shun Colvin shun.colvin@mscmediagroup.com
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S H R I M P A N D O K R A (Acadiantable.com INGREDIENTS ¼ cup canola oil 2 cups diced yellow onions 2 cups diced green bell pepper 2 cups diced celery 2 tablespoons minced garlic ½ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 cup chopped tasso or smoked ham 2 tablespoons tomato paste 12 cups shrimp stock or seafood stock, plus water if needed
1 cup dried shrimp 2 cups sliced okra 1 ½ cups dark roux, such as Rox’s Roux 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 pounds fresh large Louisiana shrimp Dash of hot sauce 8 cups cooked Louisiana long-grain white rice, for serving, 1 cup diced green onion tops Filé powder
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS In a large cast-iron pot over medium heat, add ¼ cup of canola oil. Once sizzling hot, add the onions, bell peppers, and celery. Sauté until the onions turn translucent. Add the garlic, parsley, and tasso, and sauté until combined. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Add the shrimp stock along with the dried shrimp. Add the sliced okra. Bring to a boil and add the roux. Lower the heat to a simmer and season with cayenne pepper. Cover the pot and let cook for 1 hour. After 1 hour, lift the lid and skim the surface of any excess oil. Taste the gumbo. If you prefer your gumbo thinner, add more stock or water. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the shrimp, cover the pot and simmer for 20 minutes more. Turn off the heat. Uncover the pot and skim the surface of any excess oil. Sample the finished gumbo and season with hot sauce to taste. Ladle the gumbo into large bowls over a mound of rice and garnish with diced green onion tops. Have filé powder and hot sauce on the table for adding. Serve with hot French bread.
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FORTY: AWESOME TIDBITS 01
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was in an abusive relationship in every sense of the word. In my world my husband was supposed to be lifting me up, supporting me, encouraging me to be my best version of myself. Instead, with every accomplishment I attained, I was belittled and made to feel like there was nothing special about it or me. I would want affection, hugs and, kisses, but instead I would be attacked for something as simple as making a suggestion about where we should go for dinner. My spirit was being broken every year of this relationship. I can still remember having to call my parents for gas money and my father asking, “why are you married if your husband can’t take care of you.” With every negative incident of this relationship I was losing myself and trying to be what he wanted me to be so that he could be happy and maybe I could too. He found fought in everything that I was involved in.
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I started keeping a journal of my” day in the life of a wife”. My days and nights were filled with sadness. I was beyond miserable but because I was looking for acceptance from a man and not any man my Husband. I couldn’t see my purpose for God at this time. I was angry because this was not the life I signed up for. I was ashamed because I didn’t want people to know that I was unhappy, I pretended that every thing was fine. The last straw with me was being pregnant and not having my husband be there for the doctor’s visits. I remember wanting to go with him to a football game and he came up with every reason I didn’t need to go. Me being in the broken place that I was,
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dropped to the floor crying and begging him not to leave me at home by myself. To no avail he left me. I kept trying to find fault in myself for his actions. The truth be told, I didn’t love me the way God loved me and no one could fill that void in my life but him. This relationship ended and I was left broken, abused, and battered, and after a long time of crying, asking why me and what do I do now. A spirit of peace came over me. A voice said, it didn’t matter who he was married to, this is the man he is. Forgive yourself and forgive him. HOW DID YOU GET INTO YOUR CURRENT BUSINESS? I have always had a passion for educating and helping the underdog as they say. I have made poor decisions in life financially and had to do some self- reflecting and teaching to become credit worthy to purchase my own home. After my own process, I felt the desire to inspire and empower other women that aspire home ownership to do the same thing. WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR CHALLENGES? For me overcoming the fear of the unknown was a challenge. But I am a risk-taker so it was a no brainer for me to begin real estate school.
WHO INFLUECES YOU? My father died 3 years ago and my world was shaken. He would always tell me I was a natural born leader. I could count on him for anything. He was a true provider and taught me the value of a great work ethic. SHARE ONE OF YOUR EXPERIENCES It is so rewarding when you are able to encourage others that they are worth the work it takes to go after their dream. I love the ah hah moments I get. I believe in pouring value into peoples lives as much as I possibly can. I have sold 1.6 million my first year in real estate. WHAT’S NEXT FOR HARRIET JONES? Continue to walk in my truth and know my worth from now on. My theme song is “unstoppable” by Koryn Hawthorne. With God ‘s Grace and protection over me. That’s exactly what I am. GIVE US A PIECE OF ADVICE YOU LIVE BY Stay prayed up and keep your circle positive. Stay away from the negative Nancy’s of the world and surround yourself with more positive Patty’s. UPCOMING EVENTS Ever y Tuesday @7pm Free Credit Conversations are happening at Dominoes Pizza 644a Jeff Rd NW Huntsville Al 35806. Providing Free Financial Literacy Classes to the schools and creating free money opportunities to support our schools.
“The truth be told, I didn’t love me the way God loved.”
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CH IL DR E N AND COVID-19 A TAKE CARE OF OUR FUTURE
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CCORDING TO THE CDC.GOV it is important to ensure our children are being educated on the seriousness of COVID19 and the Coronavirus. They give the following information that should helpful and a start when sitting down and speaking with our yourth. The information is not exclusive nor is it exhaustive yet it is a start to the conversation and it can help to minimize panic, misunderstanding and getting themselves in dangerous situations.
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HE SPREAD OF the virus is also very important in that there are so many different platforms like television, radio, social media and even word of mouth that can cause our children to make mistakes in taking care of themselves if and or when they are not being supervised. The list provided by the CDC has given general yet useful tidbits so that if as parents, social
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workers, teachers and educators, we can not find the right words, we atleast have a guideline of where to begin.
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E WANTED TO inform our reads that the there are resources available to get the education or understanding about what is happening and we do also understand that COVID19 can be a little difficult to comprehend as adults so it has to be as equally confusing for our children. Let’s get them onboard and while we are watching the news or listening to radio/social media for updates, allow our children to join in on combating this virus by becoming equipped with the necessary ammunition to fight back and to stay safe during this trying yet ordained time. Here are a few of the tips given:
For the complete list visit cdc.gov/coronavirus
1 REMAIN CALM AND REASSURING. Remember that children will react to both what you say and how you say it. They will pick up cues from the conversations you have with them and with others.Make yourself available to listen and to talk.
2 M A K E T I M E TO TALK. Be sure children know they can come to you when they have questions.
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PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT CHILDREN SEE OR HEAR ON TELEVISION, RADIO, OR ONLINE. Consider reducing the amount o f s c re e n t i m e focused on COVID19. Too much information on one topic can lead to anxiety.
5 PROVIDE INFORMATION THAT IS HONEST AND ACCURATE. Give children information that is truthful and appropriate for the age and developmental level of the child.
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“SERVING OUR MILITARY FAMILIES” During COVID-19
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Branding an artist or talent is
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achieved onine as well as offline.
ongoing effort of campaigns. This
get audience is or as I like to say
Building relationships with the
is strategy that can be done ef-
“who is on your team”? Simiple
local or national radio stations,
fectively regardless of the amount
put an artist must identity with
newspaper outlets and busines-
of your budget. The effort has to
the viewing or listening audience
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be put into the putting together
and which allows for a specific
avenue is community outreach
the needed elements like email
marketing strategy and your
and or volunteering for your
lists, outlet contacts (radio, televi-
not all over the place. This can
favorite charity or organization.
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be accomplished by knowing
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so that when you get started all
whatdoes your brand promise
limitless as long as you keep an
of those things are at your finger-
their audience and how do they
open mind and understand that
tips. The above are not exhaustive
deliver? Tranparency and authen-
nothing happens overnight and
yet they are a start to getting the
ticity is a great start.
if you want quality over quantity
ball rolling.
the wait is it’s own reward.
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Authors Corner This Hair Crisis: Discovering The Truth Behind Hair By Lossby Kizzy Broaden Hair loss is a crisis affecting people's lives everyday. 1 out of 5 Americans are losing their hair and don't know the cause of it. In this book, discover the root causes and effects of hair loss. separate the facts from the myths regarding hair loss and connecting the missing links your stylist is afraid to tell you.
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DR. NIA GEE BIRTHING ALL THINGS KINGDOM
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“I came into the world unwanted, rejected and o s t r a c i z e d .” LU S T, S E X , L I E S F O R N I C AT I O N A D U L T E R Y M O L E S TAT I O N ABANDONMENT REJECTION, ABUSE
ABOVE Sandy dunes of the deadliest deserts of all the deserts
these are all words which upon seeing them we automatically become intrigued about what is coming behind them. It can also lead us to wonder what happened that these words are at the start of a sentence. Well, these words much like my life, all came out of my mother’s womb attached to me like the swaddling blanket that I was wrapped in. As most mothers are looking at their babies thinking how beautiful my baby is, and how I am overjoyed to have this little person in my life, the thoughts of my mother were quite different. Her thoughts were: “I didn’t want this baby to begin with! I am only a child myself and now I am responsible for this little person? God, how am I going to do this? Now the best years of my life are ruined!” No one knew or could even think of all the damage that this little bundle of joy would face in her life. Unfortunately because of what was unknowingly attached to her, she would encounter hellacious situations on her life’s journey.
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I came into the world unwanted, rejected, and ostracized even among family members. These feelings that I experienced as a young child with my family became the same feelings that I had as a child in kindergarten. I can remember going to school with pretty little girls who were well adorned and had all the attention of the little boys that would never even think of looking my way. You see I was light, with long coarse, blondish red hair. I wore clothing that not only came from the thrift store, but they had that old cruddy thrift store smell…the smell nobody wanted to be around to play with. That meant I would be picked last if I was picked at all for team sports. From day one, that spirit of rejection attempted to derail my life. The constant thought of no one wanting me was plaguing my life. How many of you can identify with not feeling loved, or special, or pretty, or handsome, or that you even fit in with your peers? Have you ever had a desire to just be like the other kids, the kids you stand back and watch from afar secretly envying them and what they have?
other torn behavior patterns, all started from the emotions that we previously discussed that were never properly developed. Having persevered through these situations in my life I now have a passion to share my story with others. My prayer is just as I came to a place of conquering these things of my past, you will also find the victory that perhaps you may have felt was never possible. DR. NIA GEE has taken the reigns of her life, the good, the bad, and the ugly to create platforms that are changing lives. The most beautfiful part of this story is in the midst of it all God has also allowed her healing to be manifested. Little did the enemy know, there was nothing, absolutely nothing that could have been done to prevent the will of God from going forth. Make no mistake, many of the roadblocks mentioned have stunned growth for Just Nia yet almost everything due has been granted and then s o m e. E n d u r i n g the mistakes, self enflicked wounds and some which were delivered by others has opened doors and moved mountains that otherwise would still possible be in place. It may sound strange but to be living proof of what God has strategically orchastrated inspite of all the pain and suffering is absoblutely mindblowing. The best is yet to come and although we have come thus far the journey has just begun.
“ Fr o m d a y o n e , t h a t s p i r i t o f r e j e c t i o n a t t e m p t e d t o d e r a i l m y l i f e .”
These feelings, these painful emotions that we deal with in our childhood, if unaddressed and unexpressed, they will lead to behaviors that become a part of our adulthood. The many unhealthy decisions that we make in our lives, which lead us down pathways of indecisiveness, low self-esteem, unhealthy sexual gratification, and
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COIN CORNER HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILDREN BUILD CREDIT BY Tajuania Dawkins It’s never too early to start building credit. If your child is in colege or high school, now is the perfect time. Your child can land a dream job, have saved several thousand dollars, but still be unable to obtain a loan for a car or a house without a solid credit history. There are many ways to help your child build credit. A few options cost a little money, at least in the short-term. Other options are free, but carry more risk. Regardless of your situation, there are things you can do to help your child. ASSIST YOUR CHILD WITH BUILDING A GOOD CREDIT HISTORY: 1. Get your child a secured credit card. A secured credit card appears to be just like any other credit card with one key difference: A deposit has been paid to open the account. The available credit limit is no more than the amount of the deposit • While normal payments still have to be made, the bank offering the card is 100% covered. If your child fails to make the payment, the money is taken from the deposit. • In time, many banks will allow a secured credit card to be converted to a conventional credit card. • The deposit is returned when the card is cancelled. Keep in mind that these cards are often loaded with fees, making them expensive to use.
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2. Cosign a loan. Allow your child to take out a small loan with your support. The amount doesn’t have to be large, even few hundred dollars is enough to start building a solid credit history. Just ensure that the loan is getting paid. It’s not a bad idea to keep the proceeds from the loan in your own account and make the payments yourself.
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3. Use a secured loan. Your child can use a savings account as collateral for a loan. Banks love this type of loan because they’re 100% covered whether the borrower makes the payments or not. The funds in the savings account are released as the loan is paid off. • These loans are easy to acquire and work as well as any other means of building your child’s credit.
4. Add your child as an authorized user on your credit card account. This is easy to do, too. A quick call to the issuing company is all you need to do. Your child will receive their own card with their name on it (you do NOT have to give your child the card if you don’t believe they will use it responsibly. However, if you do decided to allow them access to the card. any charges they make will appear on your bill. This is good news, since you’ll be aware of their spending habits.
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MARRIAGE MATTERS Many couples bare the pain of their spouses of past from trauma, abuse and hurts. Some couples find it hard to receive a godly connection with their spouse because they are still needing to be healed from their past. Spouses who have underlying pain generally express their pain in the treatment of their mate by attacking them with what has hurting them. They do this by reminding the spouse of what they have been through or how that spouse reminded them of something in their past through their spouse’s actions towards them. Some spouses are on the edge of divorce because they can’t handle the emotional roller coaster due to the once suppressed feelings the spouse had before they said, “I do”.These feelings never being dealt with will surface at a time when we least expect it and cause the other to wonder, who is this person I married. Those who have been abused tend to suffer from depression, mental illness, paranoia and countless other maladies. But you can be healed! Healing begins from within. In order to deal with the issue as a couple we must face the problem head on, usually through marriage counsel-
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“I Need To Be Healed”
Apostles Johnnie & Tonia Foster
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ing. This will lead to getting to the root of the problem and then we can identify it and develop a plan of action to begin the healing process. We recommend godly counsel that will give you God ordained principles, as well as seeing it through education from the world perspective. Fasting along with prayer can also help in healing. Cry out to the Lord Jesus Christ and allow Him to go in and cleanse your heart. Spouse’s must support their partner through educating themselves about any of the afflictions that’s been governing their spouse’s behavior. They should not look at them from their own perspective but try putting yourself in their shoes and seek God for other solutions and strength during the healing process. Sometimes saying,” I Love You” is not enough for a hurting spouse. But loving them through your actions can go a long way. Have you ever heard the phrase, “Love the Hell Out of Them”? Sometimes it can help the spouse. It is the action that speaks volumes. Be healed today in your heart. Don’t linger in your pain. Renew your mind with the word of God and move forward.
QUARANTINE CHRONICLES the stress, the anxiety, the trauma by Shona Chavis
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ET’S TALK ABOUT it. Since the Covid 19 virus hit and the shelter in place quarantine orders has been in place we have all been dealing with some type of emotional issues. Whether that be, stress or anxiety and for some who were already struggling with mental health issues before the quarantine now that we are in the middle of a pandemic those issues have heightened for some. Here are a few tips to help you get through the stress that you may be dealing with at this time. First there is a lot of information out on the net about the covid 19 virus, this information can be scary and confusing because one thing may contradict the other, so what is true and what isn’t? If you want facts please only get your information from the CDC website this will insure the information that you are receiving is accurate. Second, if you find yourself always worried about what’s going on with the virus, do a self assessment and see how much trauma input you are taking in on a daily basis. Try to start filtering what you look at on tv (news) and what
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you listen to on the radio if it is dealing with the covid 19 virus to make sure that you’re not overloaded with trauma input. Third, have a family meeting and talk about what you know about the virus and how it can be spread and listen to what your children know about the virus and how it can be contracted. Discuss what is true and what is false and make a plan together for family safety rules within your house and for when you do have to go out. Fourth, allow yourself to have a worry time. Write down things that you may be worried about at this time and pick an uncomfortable spot in your home and give yourself 15 to 20 mins to worry about those things and each day scale back on your worry time. If your worry time is 20 mins today, make it no longer than 15min tomorrow and so on. This way you have some control over that worry and you are able to set boundaries around the worry and be in control of those boundaries. Fifth, “Social Distancing” I would like to change that phrase to “Physical Distancing” because we should never stop being social with the people that are in our lives, however we do
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need to practice “physical distancing” at this time. Being social is important for our mental health so how do we remain social during a physical distancing order? I’m glad you asked. Think about what matters most to you about being a friend or family member. If that is cooking maybe you can cook someone a meal and leave it at their door. If that is hanging out with friends over lunch maybe you can do a zoom online with friends and everyone can cook before logging onto zoom and eat together while catching up. Whatever mattered or was important to you before the quarantine was put in place should provoke you to find creative ways to still be able to do those things now while physically distancing. Last but certainly not least, please make your mental health a priority. If you feel as though you have tried all of these medits and you are still finding yourself becoming overwhelmingly depressed, stressed and full of anxiety to the point where your mental health is being compromised, please seek help from your mental health provider. Remain safe and this too shall pass...
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ACCOUNTABILITY STRENGTH AWARENESS: From The Future Generations
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ROM ABOUT 5 years old and probably younger I remember always having a football in my hands and growing up I spent my evenings doing football drills with my dad in the yard. Over all the years of me playing football I’ve dealt with many challenges and I am still dealing with some today. As I have shared before my earliest challenge was myself and how I handled my school work in high school mainly my freshman year. I set myself up pretty bad as far as my GPA and having a strong foundation in the classroom. The visit that gave me a reality check was one I took at Georgia Tech going into my junior year of high school. The coach was in love with me from the moment I shook his hand and he met my family but when he asked my GPA and I told him 2.0 he just walked away. That woke me up and got me on Ps and Qs on my school work. I couldn’t play ball if I didn’t have the grades. Fast forward to my college
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years I got hit with a big blow that I am still dealing with today. FEBRUARY 2017 DURING the offseason of my junior year at Point University I was rushed to the ER and later diagnosed with diabetes. I was in ICU for 2 weeks and dropped from weighing 255 to 215 in that time period. I eventually put a pause on my career learning to maintain my blood sugar levels and being active. And as I have gotten better with knowing how to maintain I’ve manage to make it onto a SemiPro and Arena Level in football. My biggest influence is my mom she is the strongest person I know and she is always fighting. And reminding I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. My experience thus far is simple a blessing for me and lesson I can share with others. And I can give any advice it would be to stay honest with yourself and finish strong.
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