President’s Office Well, 2016 is here and it has been declared by the Body of Christ to be the Year of Re-
lease. Yet in 2015 the Church world faced one of most turbulent years of adversity and onslaught that we have seen in the last 30years. The 9 Saints of the South Carolina AME Church killed after a young white man came into their bible study and shot them. The beauty of the situation is the families were still able to forgive even in the midst of pain. The Church faced yet another challenge from the leadership of this country, when the United States Supreme Court decided to endorse a sinful view of marriage. Although we claim In God We Trust when our loyalties show the truth is we don’t trust in God. We read in the Bible were God put Adam to sleep and formed Woman, and after Adam saw her - He said bone of my bone, flesh of my flesh and he called her woman,
but we have Gospel Music Artists defending Homosexuality, Pastor’s defending Sin and even apologizing to people who practice immoral living, when God called the very act an Abomination. This word is defined in the dictionary as extreme hatred. So if 2016 is going to be a year of release then the Church must take a stand for Righteousness sake. Someone said the other day this nothing new true, but the Church has become weak because we want material gain at the price of being comfortable with Sin, that’s why we have reality shows when this is the sinful nature appetite of the World and the Church should not be a part of it, but the Word says The
Love of Money is the root of all Evil, we would rather have money than stand for righteousness. So, if 2016 is the year of release then the Body Christ must take a stand against Sin and unrighteousness because the World is looking for the Church to provide Spiritual, direction to the nation and when we become comfortable with Sin we lack the power or authority to release anything.
2016 The Year of Release for The Righteous who take a Stand!
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A Journey to Becoming the Best You In world of so many demands there are times we find ourselves lost; asking ourselves the question ‘What is my purpose for being on this earth?’ The topics of Purpose and Destiny cover our bookshelves providing self-help tools for answering this question. Over the past ten years working with individuals in counseling and coaching sessions, I have found this question to be present. This prompted me to search various resources to better understand what it means to know your purpose. Through this quest for further insight it became apparent that a major component of our purpose involves recognizing our God given talents and optimizing those abilities to fulfill our life’s potential. A term which seems to effectively describe those who have become satisfied in life through their pursuit of becoming the best version of themselves was “self-actualized.” I asked myself the question “How do you get to a place of self-actualization.” With time I realized these questions not only arose to assist my clients in answering but I found myself as a professional questioning my true purpose and am I really as actualized as I say that I am. I want to go on this journey with you… Let’s start off by exploring some definitions and as we progress through this journey we can unveil what they mean to our individual lives. I found in my studies and observations some key points. First let’s define personal development; to become self-aware, improve awareness; learning new skills to overcome bad habits. I gathered from this multi-facet definition that personal development is evolving. We are constantly increasing our awareness as we become exposed to new things. Therefore comparing our progress to someone is irrelevant because our exposures come differently and ultimately the pieces of your life are specifically designed to fit together to make a whole YOU. Personal development in short means to be whole; putting together the pieces of YOUR life. What are these pieces and components? In further observation and study the term self-actualization came to surface. This psychological term seemed to fall into the life development stage for those of great maturity, 70 and older; having a good sense of self and purpose. The definition of self-actualization is the process of establishing oneself as a whole person; able to develop one’s abilities and understand oneself. Again we hear the term being ‘whole’. The question came to mind why does this phase of life come so late? What if I could be ‘Self-Actualized’ in the prime of my existence; truly understanding ourselves and operate as a ‘whole’ person. Continue on Next page
Again you might ask what are the components of my life that fit together to make me ‘whole’? I found some key points that relate to our success in this area or can cause strain. Below are a few of the components that help to make our lives ‘whole’. I found some key points that relate to our success in this area or can cause strain. Below are a few of the components that help to make our lives ‘whole’. Integrity; not the ‘just do good’ but having an inner sense of ‘wholeness’; consistency to the extent of acting according to your own personal values, beliefs and principles. How many times do we find ourselves wanting to ‘fit in’ and in doing so we compromise our true values. Self-Awareness; having a clear perception of yourself Our society promotes our outer appearance being the true depiction of self but I have witnessed those with exquisite outer facades who struggle internally. We must be honest about our inner selves. How do I perceive ‘me’, how do others perceive ‘me’ and is that congruent with what I intend to represent. Do I truly understand my strengths and my weaknesses? And am I confident enough to operate my life building on my strengths and allow others to operate and assist with my weaknesses? Self-Esteem; is a perception based on personal experiences and events Recognizing that your life experiences affect who you are today; both good and bad. Understanding this principle helps you to appreciate the good and build upon lessons learned from the past; putting together the pieces of your life to make you whole. We have briefly defined of Personal Development and Self-Actualization and touched on some key points that will assist in gathering the components required to make our lives whole. Now we must ask “how do I put the pieces together to operate in a self-fulfilled and actualized life”. Let’s remember this is a journey and it takes consistent evaluation and redirection to perfect our existence; living with Integrity, self-awareness and self-esteem. Let’s continue on this journey together. Please stay tuned as we explore further the components of ‘Becoming the Best You’.
Submitted by, Christina Randle, LSCSW
Clergy—Why The Bible Doesn’t Support Women as Pastor’s or Elders In 2016, the Church world has become comfortable, with ordaining Women as Elders and even Pastor’s yet while there is no Biblical support. The Bible doesn’t support Women in Leadership roles as Elders or Pastor’s according to Titus 1:5—For this
Titus 1:10 - For there are many unruly vain talkers and deceivers , specially they of the circumcision: 11. Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre’s sake.
cause I left in Crete - Ordain Elders in every city . 6. If any be blameless, the husband, of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.
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The role is leadership in the Body of Christ is in turmoil because, Saints or Believers are ignorant of the scriptures, because we do not read we draw our own opinions instead of reading the bible. Hooping and hollering in a Microphone, doesn’t make you a pastor,
the Bible has set guidelines up for leadership roles and those roles are being reversed. 1Timothy 2:12 - But will not suffer a woman to teach, nor usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
Usurp - to take ( a position of power or importance) illegally or by force. A woman is just a vital to the work of the ministry as any man but, understanding your role is important because, when you understand your role then you are not out of position and the word of God is effective when we follow the guidelines of the Scriptures and govern ourselves accordingly.
Blessings to All!!!
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KNOWING THE SEASON FOR CHANGE
Ecclesiastics 3:1 There is a time and a season for everything under the heavens. The challenge for the Body of Christ has become knowing when the season has come for change. Far too many times the Church continues to do the same thing over and over expecting a different result. At one point the church world was very strict and forth coming. By the 20th Century we become more accepting of different ideas and agendas, which moves us from Spirituality into using our carnal intellect to reason with sin. This has carried us into the 21st century with weak standards that make us more concerned with material gain with cars, houses, etc. It seems we are more accepting of people’s failures without consequences for their actions. This low standard has caused the society to lose respect for the Church and our values because we say one thing and do another regardless of what the Bible says. Well, the season has come for the Church to take back it’s identity and stand up to the challenging things happening in our society today.
The season for change is here for the church when marriage and family have become obsolete to the Church community, and Pastors are divorcing with biblical validation. The time for looking the other way has come to an end. The church must stand up for righteousness sake according, to the word of God when Parents become comfortable with their child being, sinful and yet claim to be a believer that must change regardless of your lifestyle, rich or poor God has no respect of person so what goes for the poor man goes for the rich man. We must understand that even weather has season changes and so must the church change. We can’t say there is a Shift and don’t make changes. Like a person working out lift weights. Getting on a elliptical training bike requires more muscle use than walking so. The season has come for the Church to get in the Spiritual Gym and change our methods and move back to holiness and teaching righteous living instead just being accepting of everything.
Prayer Requires Spiritual Insight Luke 18:1 - Men ought always to Pray and not faint. Prayer is the most essential tool that Christian believers have to remove spiritual stumbling blocks. Prayer needs complimentary tools that build a strong prayer life and that tool is Insight. Which is the capacity to gain accurate and deep intuitive understanding. Many times as Saints we pray for things that really don’t require prayer such when your car is having trouble, instead getting a new one or getting that one repaired we pray instead of getting it checkout. Prayer is divine communion, with God that requires you seek him in your secret closet and shut the door, Prayer is like email it instantly reaches God because he knows what you have need of even before you ask. But, Insight gives the capacity to pray to God with clear understanding. Your prayer life becomes stronger and stronger by you continually to consulting the Lord in prayer. The believer, must come to the place that you understand how to pray and what to pray for because many times our prayers are hindered simply because what we are praying for will require faith in action instead praying all day for something that God can fix if you do the work.
In 2016, we are on Facebook asking for unnecessary prayer requests. According to Matthew 6:7 - But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Prayer is a powerful tool that is often misused because, the believer doesn’t pray for understanding of the situation, and this can sometimes lead to doubt. The more you pray the more divine insight you have, which allows you to see in the spiritual realm what might be causing this situation. The word of God tells us, we wrestle not against flesh and blood but principalities, and spiritual wickedness in high places. In that vain; insight connects to discernment which gives the believer the ability to abound through Grace and grow in their relationship with God, without insight the believer lacks spiritual nutrition to as a Child of God.
Hebrews 11:6 - But without faith is impossible, to please him, for he that cometh to God must believe he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. James 2:20 - But wilt thou know O vain man, that faith without works is dead? Verse26 - For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. Faith has a belief process and then action process so, many times doubt and fear hold us hostage and keep us from achieving , our vision and dreams simply because, we want to be a star on the first time we try do something, rather than going through the growth process which challenges, your faith without suffering some form of disappointment and anguish then your faith isn’t strengthen and you never grow but, you must continue to exercise your faith, like working out on the 1st day you don’t become incredibly strong over night but, sticking with the process will build strength and stamina overtime and that is what faith does when you continue to use your faith it will give you insight to vision God has place in your life an how to continue the process to reaching your ultimate goals.
Action is the activation process of faith which brings forth results, and that requires, us to make choice and prepare to for the results of the decision we have made far too many times we blame situations and complex actions of impulsive nature on the devil and others instead of accepting accountability, the decision that was made and live with the consequences, most times we are like the Five foolish virgins we don’t have a backup plan when things don’t go as planned and the spiritual light goes dim then we try and get others, to give us some oil but, it is best to be like the Five wise virgins, purchase that spiritual oil need to through prayer, reading God’s word ( Bible) which will keep your lamp trimmed and burning bright . Faith isn’t always activated instantaneously, regardless of what the Preacher preaches sometimes faith has a process that creates patients in order for the believer to have spiritual self control without control the believer, gets off course when the instant results, are not produce but the bible states “ Patients possess ye your soul” so, faith requires, action along with patients in order to complete the process in your life.
Pastor E .Dewey Smith Controversial Message Pastor E. Dewey Smith preached a message that left the body of Christ unclear about his stance on same sex marriage. Many felt he was defending homosexuals, when he compared Bishop’s divorcing to people who live immoral lifestyle’s and he mentioned that we have sung songs written by immoral (gay) people. One wrong can’t justify another’s wrong doing. Whether you are stealing or committing adultery both are still sin and are wrong. The treatment of Pastor Smith’s message is another reason why the church is no longer respected and revered as in times past. Instead we have turned to the pulpit into a stage for a self promoting agenda. The true church of God which in Christ stands against any one or anything that goes contrary to the word of God.
Tina Campbell and Teddy Campbell Restore Healing to their Marriage Their marriage was on public display to 60 million viewers. Many women would have said ‘leave him’ for cheating not once but multiple times, and that’s what most people would do. Tina Campbell ( Mary Mary) and husband, Teddy Campbell have decided to work on their marriage and provide healing and restoration to their once broken relationship. They made their first public appearance on the Steve Harvey show since her husband Teddy Campbell revealed his infidelity, although are still together Tina says it’s a one day at a time process. She said some days are good and then there are days of the struggle of getting through this situation. She has chosen to forgive her husband and are moving forward and healing their marriage. We applaud them for holding on to restore what God has given them.
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Reaching out to the next generation to make change happen Our generation and society is messed up and is in chaos and disorder, our generation of young people don’t have a clue about what they want out of life, our generation is just clueless. We are always connected to technology and social media, but what our generation needs to do is find a way to survive in this society instead of being caught up in what everybody else is doing. You have to become better than everybody else. We young people need to be willing to make a change in our society! We have to become the change we should want to see because, I for one am tired of young people like me making poor decisions on social media and also in life too. But for example, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his life so we African Americans could have freedom, but should we have to abuse that freedom that was fought for us to have because our generation doesn’t have a sense of awareness Our young men of this generation are somewhat dogs because all they talk about is sticking their parts in a female, but when they find out that the female they had sex with is pregnant, they duck and hide also trying to not take responsibility for making that decision. That’s some of the reasons why females turn bisexual or lesbian because young men think it’s cool to play with a female’s emotions and feelings.
It’s not our young men of this society needing to have respect for females instead of mistreating them because females are to be treated right and respected and also cared for. When young men become gentlemen not dogs then maybe females will start gaining more trust and respect. That’s when they will also start to see a change from the young men of our society because some females want a goal driven, successful young man with a sense of direction! They don’t want non goal driven unsuccessful young man without a sense of direction I for once want to see a change in our society and generation. It would be amazing to see our world grow and develop more peacefully and at the same time flourish without the chaos and disorder so I encourage all young people: Let’s go out into our society and make a change for the next generation to come.
Classic style is consistent and remains regardless of the fashion market or world says. Suit styles and shirt styles simply repeat themselves every 1 to 3 decades and rotate themselves into Gentlemen’s closet who may have other wise forgotten about them. Like the Slim Fit Suit this is not a new style this is a suit redesigned from the late 40’s and has been modified in the 21st century, the 3 piece vested suited popular in the 70’s now hot again in 2016 and now the bold pattern suits are now in Style. Style stays the same they are just modified and recreated for the customers. Double Breasted suits are back after 2 decades of being irrelevant. Dress shirts, pattern shirts with white collar and French cuffs has come back to forefront and created a buzz in the fashion world and even in the church world. So, again style is always, in and the future of style never changes it is just recreated and reformed in a different way.
Kennisha Caldwell Providing Fashion For Real Women When you think of Women’s Fashion you think of Women sizes 0-14, well statically those are not the true sizes for Women it’s actually 14—22, which is for more Curvy women. Well, Kennisha Caldwell decided that since she is a Curvy Woman, that she is entitle to the best fashions just like the smaller Woman and not have to pay an expensive price to look good, after must research and planning Ms. Caldwell decide that she would start her own online store entitled A Plus Fashion, designed to for Curvy and Full Figured Women to have the best fashion at a reasonable price that won’t break the wallet. Kennisha Grand Opening was January 16th, 2016 for her online store was a grand success prizes were given away along with great food and music, well salute Ms. Kennisha Caldwell for having the vision and drive to create and broaden the market for those women who have been blessed with Curves. Just Saying!!!
The Power to Live an Affective Saved Life Without Trying to Appeal to Everyone
The other day I heard someone say “I’m out of the Box.” And at first I almost agreed, but what I realized was that everyone is out of the box. I say that because every person has there own individuality. Even as a Godly believer, God deals with each individual according to their faith and thinking, and that’s what makes each of us different. Most of the time believers in the 21st century, feel that they have to try and do something extreme in order to be acknowledged for their uniqueness and ability. Even the Church has changed from what it was 30 years ago. An indication of that is that we have thrown away spirituality for carnal thinking, hoping to gain more creditability with people who don’t even care nor want to live saved. This generation of the 2000’s has spent so much time trying justify why they do things different than most traditional church people, that it sounds convincing until you find out that they are trying to appeal to man without the truth of God’s Word, which leads to a misconception about Godly believers.
We have chosen looking for more convenient ways to entice and draw large crowds to churches instead of providing true and sound spiritual information. We have replaced that with praise dancers, and other fillers to make us feel that we have grown and improved how we do things. In actuality we have provided substitutes for real spirituality because most people understand that living holy is something you can’t recreate it is original and can’t be duplicated. People are not looking for the Church to loosen it’s standards, they just want us to be consistent, willing to adapt to the situations that come our way and use the word of God as the antibiotic ointment to heal and change the lives of people we encounter. Let’s find ourselves living the word of God instead of trying to find carnal situations that will not work for our lives.
How to Renovate Your Relationship Overtime All Marital Relationships face changes regardless of how saved and prayerful you are. Many times a Marriage needs Renovation, things that once worked must be replace, overtime due time and how each of you have changed, we often find ourselves doing the same things over and over yes, life has routines, but even marriage must have something, fresh and new to reinvigorate the relationship, so that two individuals don’t become, stuck and end up unhappy overtime. Couples find themselves lacking passion or interest in their love life and everyday becomes the same routine day in day out but, when you do Renovation, you add new things to your relationship such you communicate, differently and you find new challenges, or ways to grow as a couple far too many times we always remember what went wrong instead of what changes we can make to create a newness in our relationship that wasn’t there before regardless of what is happening because, when you make those changes your focus comes back and being Intune to one another becomes far more important than anything else, and things don’t become so predictable all the time.
3 Things that Renovate Your Relationship 1. Exercise Together - Health is important, to a good relationship. As you get older taking care of your health adds longevity to your relationship, keeps you in-tune to one another and protects you from unforeseen health issues. 2. Change Your Look - Getting Older doesn’t mean you have to look old. Couples who lack luster in their relationship, could be because they are still wearing the same hair style they wore 20 years ago or haven’t updated their look. But people who change their appearance or lose weight can add vitality to their relationship. 3. Reinvent Yourself - Challenge yourself, to do something different that will move you out of your comfort zone and create excitement while adding a breath of fresh air in your life. This can add a newness to your relationship that your companion can appreciate and be excited for you as well.
The Baritone Voice of the Mt. Olive Experience
Taking a Leadership Role requires vigor and fortitude, that’s what Pastor Rod Houston has. After being appointed Pastor of Mount Olive COGIC by the late Bishop J.C. Gilkey; now Mount Olive Tabernacle of Praise, many wondered how he would take one of the oldest Churches, in Kansas Southwest Jurisdiction to new level of growth and development both naturally and spiritually. Well after just a few years, Pastor Rod Houston and his lovely wife Patricia and his three sons Adrian, Prince, and Rod III have infused new life into a once small congregation now a refreshing and thriving, church that is full innovation, vision, and insight. This new vitality allows them to continue, to develop this ever thriving vision of new ideas and events. Through the midst of it all you will always find
Pastor Houston has taken his spiritual experience with God, and with divine direction is touching the political world in the Kansas State House as a State Representative. While others may disagree, we can say the man with the Baritone Voice, is a finite leader who understands who he is and continues to push into new areas of vision and purpose. Although if you would have told him and few years back that he would be a Pastor and State Representative, he probably would have chuckled and said “Nah not me.” It is amazing to see what is possible with God. Just when you think someone can’t do it, it is proven that “I can do all Things through Christ with Strengthens Me” so, we are honored, to finally have the chance to write about a prehensile leader who has taken ahold of the divine assignment that God has given him and those who serve with him that is both impactful and dimensional.
Blessings to Pastor Houston for outstanding Leadership!!
The Church’s most revered institution of our society, considered to be the scared and holy place were man can go to receive direction, peace, and answers to life situations. In 2016, the Church is facing a multi facet of challenges from reality TV, Being comfortable with single mothers in our churches, reversing the roles of Leadership to be politically correct, we living more in the times of Romans 1 and here are the verses that challenge the Church right now; Romans 1:18 - For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteous men who hold the truth in unrighteousness. 1:21 - Because that, when they knew God they glorified him not as God neither, were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations and their foolish heart was darkened. The times we are living in requires the body of Christ to come together and take stand against sin and double minded living, sure you may say this is nothing new well, we beg to differ, when I was a child no one walked up in a Church and killed 9 people at Bible study because, the Saints were prayed up and could discern, the spirit. But, as we have moved from the 20th century to the 21st Century the Church has embraced a variety of vernaculars to draw crowds, and feeling we can win more souls by embracing rap music and calling it Gospel Rap, and now we have embraced reality shows where preachers want to resemble the show Lifestyle of the Rich and Famous and say why can’t we do it if the world does it, well the scriptures specifically says “Love not the world neither the things in the world.”
You say well, what do you want the Church to do? Take a Stand quit compromising the Bible to appeal, to public opinion, and the sooner we realize that people have a choice and stop blaming the Church for their mistakes, the scriptures state “I would rather you be hot or cold but, since you are Luke warm I spew you out of my mouth” and that is what has happen to the church because, we no longer want to be a peculiar people but we want to be in fellowship with the world. Yes, we should be open to new ideas, and visions that promote righteousness, not carnal thinking and reasoning with sin, just like we didn’t speak out against the President of the United States, who claims to be a Christian but yet he congratulated, same sex message, we have to be like the Apostle Paul and go against all sin. It’s the Church’s job to let the society know that we don’t agree with sin, that marriage was created, by God for man and woman, well someone says what are you going to do with those supposed, Christians who go to church and yet do the wrong thing well the same goes from them nothing changes the Wage of Sin is Death. This editorial is designed for us to get back to talking about the essentialness of living Godly, it’s like going to the doctor you may feel fine but , when you go get that check up , and you find out there are some changes you need to make in order, to remain healthy you make those changes because you are aware of you don’t the results could be detrimental and the same goes for the Body of Christ we need a spiritual check up all around the world because, we have taken in infections, that has cause the Body of Christ to weaken it’s standards but, when we get back in the training room and strengthen our stamina also our defense of the Gospel of Jesus Christ you will seen the anointing of God return to our churches as in times of old. Be Blessed!
In 1993, Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, didn’t have digital radio, the COGIC Holy Convocation was a large platform. BET and Dr. Bobby Jones Gospel was the other. In 2016 digital radio has become the formula for gospel music having a larger exposure that many great gospel, artist in times past didn’t have. The large scale exposure like Tye Tribette, Tasha Cobbs, James Fortune, and many others, have taken their careers to new levels. Now to keep up with Gospel Music you must have a platform like digital radio or you will be left out of the loop. Whether you are wanting to keep up with Dorinda Clark Cole or her sister Karen Clark Sheard, Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, or any other top-notch gospel music artist, having a digital app on your Cell Phone, Tablet or Laptop is a must. Blessings can flow from your hand-held device!
Digital radio comes standard in cars, trucks and SUVs. The top digital, radio sites are Pandora, iHeart radio, Spotify. These are free digital radio stations, that you can listen to the newest music without purchasing it on Itunes, or Amazon. Not only does this help the customer, but it also helps out the gospel artist because he or she can track what songs are listened to or liked most, which shows how the CD is actually doing. Even local artists in your city can record and put tracks on these sites and sell them for 0.99 which has proven to be successful for many gospel artist. We can’t imagine what success Rev. James Moore, Daryl Coley, Rev. Timothy Wright, Orlando Draper, and many great gospel artists of the past how successful they would have been in the 21st Century with digital radio, but the gospel music artists of the 21st Century are extremely grateful for the instant connection with fans and people who purchase the CD right online that day it comes out.