June Rejoice Essential Magazine 2019 by Kimberly Moses

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Table of Contents 26

A Father’s Prayer

My Daddy’s Love

Hope For The Single Dads

Daddy God

Uber Y.O.U. (Your Own Uniqueness)

Recipe

In The Beginning

Mercy

Truth

Apostle Stacy Stover

The Art of Meditation

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Contributors

Kimberly Moses Founder And Editor Effingham, SC www.prophetessk.org

Tron Moses Photographer, Marketer, Designer Effingham, SC www.tronmoses.org

Keiyia Jackson-George Writer And Chief Editor Cane Garden Bay, Tortola Virgin Islands www.rkgconsultinggroup.com www.justmekjg.com

Taylur Holland Writer Dallas, Texas www.thescribesheart.com

Shirley Ann Cooper Writer Kissimmee, Florida praise_write@gmail.com

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UBER Y.O.U. (YOUR OWN UNIQUENESS) By T.N.Vincent

Have you ever sat around taking silicon stock of your life? Well, silicon is the fake stuff that looks good, but it’s not authentic. How did we get to the point where we allowed a shallow fruit of substitution to take the place of pure continuity? We can kiss heaven with faith and the atmosphere becomes pregnant with that seed, but why hasn’t the earth given birth to those prayers consistently? People settle for a swim in somebody else’s pool of life and abort their own destiny. Many people hear prophetic words, but are they just hearing and hearing and hearing without actually listening? See, faith and prophecy are not just telling you God’s plans for your life. Prophecy is revealing Y.O.U. (Your Own Uniqueness) that’s already designed. Prophecy (or Y.O.U.)

is like when a woman gets pregnant, she’s already a mother even though you can’t see with your natural eyes the seed of the man or woman in the natural. Notice, I didn’t say the seed of the baby. Unless you see with the eyes of Omega Faith, (the Finished Picture) then your mind will call you mother to be, not Mother I AM. Other people without the eyes of Omega Faith will also call you a mother or father TO BE, instead of Mother or Father that you already are. Now imagine: 1. You pick up a package of tomato seeds from the seed store. Look how small those seeds are that you are going to

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plant in your garden. 2. You are watering and pulling weeds out the garden and tasty red juicy tomatoes are growing on thick green stems. 3. Now you clean them up, pull the stems off and keep them safe in your fridge for that special meal until they can serve your appetite. Hmmm, delicious! Now, you are having a conversation with your friend, her first name is Omega and last name is Faith (Wow-what a coincidence), and you proceed to speak about gardening. Omega says “Ooooh, I had the most scrumptious tomatoes yesterday. How did yours taste?” You say, “I haven’t tasted mine yet, I still have them in the fridge. I just harvested them yesterday.” Your friend Omega Faith says, “But I thought you went to the seed store and did some gardening. You put them in your fridge? You still haven’t tasted them? Why not?” You say, “Well, I was waiting for my kids to come home to cook the meal for him and while I was gardening, I still have the image of those worms in my head that tried to eat my tomatoes. I got rid of them, but I still see them sometimes.” Omega responds, “Wow, I’ve tasted mine before I even went to the seed store. I saw me slicing and dicing those juicy tomatoes and felt me wiping my mouth with a napkin from the juice after I ate one.”

“ Many people

hear prophetic words, but are they just hearing and hearing and hearing without actually listening?

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ok. Let me get you the number to Uber your destiny.”

The first thing you have to do is connect, call and question. To connect we need to know we can not bear fruit of ourselves except we connect to the vine of Christ, for without Did you catch this? Omega Faith knows (not Christ (Omega Finished Faith) we can do wishing, and hoping and maybe-ing) that she nothing (John 15:4-6). Most of us are trying knows that she knows. The tomato is already to reach our destiny through our own efforts a tomato at every stage. (Not after she harand we are getting drained. Some of us are vests the tomato). For example, at the seed trying to reach our destiny through our Passtore, she told the seller, “I really like these tor’s faith or a Prophet’s prophecy. You must tomatoes. They are sooo good.” Why? She be able to sit still in His Presence and know already saw them on her plate. In the garden, Christ for yourself. Listen, make the investshe stopped someone from stepping where ment. If you went all out serving Satan before she planted them by saying, “Oh, don’t step you got saved, how much more will God do right there, my tomatoes are there,” but she for you living for him? If you want to ride the didn’t see anything remotely that looked like wave of adventure and excitement, then get a ripe red juicy tomato in the natural. Omega and stay connected to The Vine. (Christ) says to you, “Ok. It’s time for you to call an Uber. You look baffled.” You ask, “What are Now that you’re connected to Christ, let’s call. you talking about?” Finished, Faith (Omega) Start calling with Romans 4:17, “call those says, “It’s ok. Have a seat and listen very well, things that be not as though they were,” but

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you call it from the Omega State. Not trying to see something done, but rather its already completed. See, when you call, you must understand that it’s from a place of putting your request in ONLY AFTER you know it’s been approved for you to go. In other words, you have to make sure that Uber goes to the location that you have been prepared for. Now, some people are doing foolish things and have taken on the spirit of mimicking, and not the Spirit of the Omega Faith (Finished Faith). yelling in their living room – “Uber come forth, I said Uber come forth!!!” Then they go outside and say, “Uber come forth.” They go back inside and wait for the Uber to show up. They even get loud and start clapping and pointing their fingers at the wall and say, “Uber, come forth In Jesus Name!” Did you know some people do this with money? Husbands? Jobs? Ministries? They say job come forth, husband come forth, ministry come forth, food come forth, etc. Since God is all-powerful, of course, there are always exceptions to the rule. He could send an Uber Angel to show up, but generally speaking, this is the protocol of power. The challenge is this: we must understand that you can’t call anything forth genuinely and authentically unless you have already been there and done that in the Spirit of your destination. You’ve already seen it in your mind, tasted it on your tongue, felt it in your body, heard it in your ears, and believed it in your heart. Calling your destiny forth before you’ve been there is using silicon faith and your destiny only answers to real, not fake faith. Calling your destiny forth before you’ve seen it is using alpha faith and your destiny answers to finished faith. He is Alpha and Omega. New Testament and Old Testament. Faith and Works. Catch this revelation: when you call Uber, you already know the end result from the beginning because you’ve seen where you are going. Now, if you are going to say, “Money, come forth,” it’s just like Uber. It’s simply a vehicle to assist you in getting to your destination,

“ You already

know the end result from the beginning

”

but it’s not the destination. If you don’t know where you are going, then the money will go to waste driving around the block because you haven’t given your money a destination, a purpose, a mission. Calling money forth without a mission is a mishap. It will circle around and dry up just like an Uber driving around the city and never filling up or stopping at a location. Develop your why. Why are you going to the destination in the first place? Who is going to help? How are you going to get there? When is the best time to go? Start to ask yourself destiny questions that will unlock the hidden gems that are hidden within you. Then when God unlocks the answers. Let your fruit speak for itself. Don’t share your secret sauce until you’ve arrived and remember to be careful who you allow to be picked up and share that ride with you in the Uber. The second step is Collaborate and Catch. We will discuss that in the next issue. For now, do step one - connect, call and question. This will start you on the right road to Uber your Destiny. T.N.Vincent flowriters@gmail.com facebook: Tonie Vincent Periscope: T.N.Vincent

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TOFU AND BROCCOLI

INGREDIENTS 1 pack of extra firm tofu 1 onion 1 8 oz bag of frozen broccoli 1 jar of Tsang classic sauce 1 teaspoon of soy sauce 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce DIRECTIONS 1. Dice extra firm tofu and onions 2. Drizzle sesame oil in the pan. 3. Brown tofu and sautÃ© onions until translucent on medium heat 4. Add frozen broccoli and cook until tender 5. Add a teaspoon of soy sauce

6. 7. 8. 9.

Add a teaspoon of oyster sauce Add one jar of Tsang classic sauce Simmer for ten minutes Serve over steam rice

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IN THE BEGINNING By Shirley Cooper But, as we all know, there is nothing that God cannot fix! Into the mix He poured, He reseasoned, and He exposed. Today lands a friendship that could one day be made of steel. Although, there are some hills to walk over, mountains to climb and storms to weather, this relationship is starting off to be very interesting and almost angelic.

It all started out with a dislike almost as deep as using the word “hate.” That’s how we can describe two girls who met in a place where only the love of Christ could bring them together.

Glorimar, who goes by the name GG but is trying to rename that to Lil’ G, is a very unusual little girl. At 11 years old, she knows a little more than she should. She has her bashful moments and then all of a sudden she comes in with a bang. With her hair all in a bun and strands of frizzy, curly hairs just resting comfortably wherever they fall, she is a natural. GG had lost her daddy two years ago at the age of nine to heart complications. Speaking to her about her daddy is difficult unlike speaking to her about boys. She’s very open to that, but tears often roll down her gorgeous face when the one person she truly loved is talked about. It’s a conversation that can only be handled through the love of Christ.

There was so much tension that you’d need a knife to cut through it. Somehow the enemy managed to sneak in there a little jealousy, shady shyness, and some more bitter ingredients to make up a horrible lie so that whatever God was doing would be blocked.

Mercy is a little girl who vows daily to protect her purity. She owns her own business and is home schooled. At 15 she stands about 4’8” and her beautiful green eyes hold a story that no one but God will ever understand. Fighting many demons, she is continuously run-

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. (Genesis 1)

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ning to Jesus for strength and healing. When you put these two together, it’s a remedy that can make your day a little bit more entertaining. They’ll have you smiling one minute, then cringing the next. For some, it could be the medicine they need for healing or the medication that brings someone back to the hospital. I say that with obvious humor and love. In the beginning, God created many things, but the one that goes perfectly with this design is Heaven and Earth. As this story unfolds, you’ll understand why. As you watch these two once arch enemies come together, you can’t help but wonder why they ever disliked each other in the first place. Neither one likes to eat unless it’s French fries and a chicken sandwich. They both love frappes and ice cream cones, hot and spicy chips and Dr. Pepper. They love sleep overs, the mall, and music. One Instagram has very little pics while the other is filled. One loves fashion, while the other desires to be a heart surgeon. While their desires might differ, they both know the Lord. While one relationship with God is strong and the other almost nonexistent. I believe that Mercy’s love for the Lord is exposing GG to a bigger picture. Daily Mercy tries to help GG, who is four years younger than her, how important it is to keep God at arms reach. Mercy is always teaching her new things. GG is always taking in what she needs to hear. As beautiful as that is, I am praying that this friendship goes deeper than what the world expects and that Jesus will be their greatest foundation. With Mercy’s innocence, GG helps her understand Earthly things so that she doesn’t fall short of understanding what things mean here.

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. (John 15:13) That’s the scripture that comes to mind when I think about how much they’re growing. Just like God created Heaven and Earth, He created Mercy and GG. Mercy is the Heaven and GG the earth. Together, they are helping each other on this journey, and wherever God takes them next is what ONLY God can do. I place this friendship in His mighty hands as I watch these two very different yet twinning girls grow to walk a greater mission than the adventure they have created together now. The future can be scary when you don’t understand who holds it. It’s hard to think about the “what ifs” when all you know is right now. Until the next page in this incredible, unpredictable chapter turns, Mercy and GG are more than friends. They have uncovered a sisterhood that holds many beautiful things. Taking their ups and downs to bring lessons that cook up a recipe that the enemy can not touch. Though weapons may form.....they will not prosper, as long as they keep God in the center of everything they do!

“ Neither one

likes to eat unless it’s French fries and a chicken sandwich.

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MERCY Interviewed By Shirley Cooper Interviewer: Hello Mercy! My name is Shirley, and I’m a writer for Rejoice Essential Magazine. Do you mind sharing a small piece of your life with us? Mercy: No, I don’t mind, not at all! Interviewer: How old are you? Mercy: 15 Interviewer: What do you want to do when you grow up? Mercy: Uhm...I want to get my business stronger. I want to get my acting career started. Probably star in my first movie. I want to sing, and I also want to become a writer like my mom. Interviewer: How do you feel about boys? Mercy: They’re not really a big part of life, but I would love to one day have a husband. Like I don’t really need them. But all on God’s timing He’ll bring me a husband. Interviewer: What do you do in your free time when you’re not working on your business and school? Mercy: Well, probably reading a book or spend time with my friends, or go out! Interviewer: What is your most favorite food? Mercy: Fries and pizza! Interviewer: What is your favorite memory? Mercy: uhmmm...(flipping a water bottle) probably when I accepted God in my life and

when I met GG. She is an important part of my life! Interviewer: Do you like school? Mercy: uhmm..it’s good education, but sometimes it gets hard and boring. And it’s tough when you have a business and have to go to school. Interviewer: Where do you want to travel? Mercy: Paris..no stutter with that (giggles) or New York! Interviewer: How do you feel about GG and how long do you expect to stay close? Mercy: Welp, I love GG! She’s my little sister and BFF. I can almost tell her everything! But you can’t always stay close...but I’m hoping it’ll be forever! (Reprimanded GG about something she did off the record) Interviewer: Well, thank you, Mercy, for spending time with us. We really appreciate it. Mercy: oh, you’re welcome!

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GG Interviewed By Shirley Cooper Interviewer: Hello, GG! My name is Shirley, and I'm a writer for Rejoice Essential Magazine. Do you mind sharing a small piece of your life with us? GG: (smiling) noooo... Interviewer: How old are you? GG: uhm ..how old am I? 11 Interviewer: What is your favorite memory? GG: uhmm...I don't know, meeting Mercy! Interviewer: If you could see someone again that you haven't seen in a long time, who would that be? GG: My dad! Interviewer: What would you say to him? GG: (as she pulls on her jacket zipper and puts it in her mouth) I love you! Interviewer: If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would it be? GG: Uhhhhhhh...I don't know! (Giggles) New York! Interviewer: What do you want to be when you grow up? GG: A surgeon! Interviewer: What did you think of Mercy when you first met her?

GG: (laughs) I thought she wanted all the attention and wanted all the boys! Interviewer: How do you and Mercy feel about each other now? GG: Family! Interviewer: Are you uncomfortable being her friend because of the age difference? GG: No! Every day I see her I think she's nine years old (laughs hysterically, then her and Mercy begin to play around) Interviewer: Well, thank you, GG for spending a little time with us. We appreciate it. GG: (giggles) Ok!

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TRUTH Taylur Holland

We coddle people with lies Because we don’t want to offend, But we never stop to consider What these lies do to Him. The very Truth we strive So fiercely to conceal Is the very Truth that’s needed To break the grip of Bondage’s seal. Without Truth, None can be made free. Souls remain broken and Chained to delusions That depict the power of the Redeemed as weak.

So when we coddle people with lies Because we don’t want to offend, We need to stop and consider How much these lies are Keeping them from Him.

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APOSTLE STACY STOVER Interviewer: I’m so happy that you said yes to interview for the magazine. I know that you are passionate about worship and dance. God transitioned you from prophetess to apostle. Let’s start from the beginning. You’re from Trinidad. Were you born there or did you transition to the states? Apostle Stacy Stover: I was born in Trinidad. I came [to] America when I was 31 years old. It’s been 18 years since I’ve been here. I was born there and my kids were born there, so I’m a Trinidadian. Interviewer: I always wanted to go to the Dominican Republic or the islands for medical school because it easier there, so that is awesome. When you moved here, did you move to Philly? How was the transition? Apostle Stacy Stover: I came here because I was in a relationship at the time. If you would call it that. It was more so an opportunity. I was in a backslidden state, but now that I look back. I know it was the Lord’s hand. I couldn’t get a job after coming off of a good job. Every job that I applied for, no matter what it was, I couldn’t [it] for a year. This guy offered for me to come here to America. I told him I’d come. I went to New York and lived and worked right from downtown Manhattan. That didn’t work out. I always knew that I wasn’t going to stay with that guy. I just knew that something was pulling me away from him. I had a friend that I consider family here in Philly. She told me to come up here and she would get me a job. She did help me get a job and that’s how I ended up in Philly. One month after being in New York, I came here

to Philly and I have been here for 18 years. Interviewer: Wow, so how did you get called into ministry? How did you know that you were a prophet? Apostle Stacy Stover: I’m in Trinidad, a young mom with two kids. I got hit by a car. I didn’t know if I was going to make it. I couldn’t use my right leg. Didn’t know if I was going to walk again. I was into too much and doing too much. That kind of pruned me. As I was in the hospital, I couldn’t speak or talk, but I knew what was going on around me. I could see family and friends around me, but I remember seeing this old lady walking around doing ministry in the hospital. She went to this lady, and I remember saying, “Lord, if you would only save me…” I really didn’t know what I was saying. I said, “Lord, if you heal me, I will live for you.” I don’t know if I took that very seriously. Within that week, I was home. They found out what was wrong with me because they didn’t know. They did x-rays and didn’t know what was wrong with me. That same day, this doctor (wasn’t my doctor) said, “Every time I pass by your room, you’re crying. You have tears in your eyes.” The nurse told him that I wasn’t speaking. The doctor asked the nurse if she would check me and she agreed. When he came, he found out what was wrong. I didn’t know where the pain was coming from. The pain was felt throughout my whole body and it was so severe. My kneecap had come out of place. When they put the cast on, they told me that there was nothing else that they could do for me and that my body had to heal. My pelvic bone was broken in three places and my spine shifted. When they took the cast off my leg, my leg

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was as fat as my arm. The doctors were saying, they didn’t know if I could use my leg and that only time would tell. I came out of the hospital that day after the cast was taken off and I went to this guy whom I was in a relationship with at the time. I asked him if I could ‘Baptist’ with him. He was into Orisha. Orisha is a type of voodoo. It grew in the Trinidad Baptist, which is a type of voodoo, but this voodoo is practiced in the islands and it’s higher than other voodoo. It’s an African root. It’s a big religion in Trinidad. This ex-boyfriend of mine was into this, even though he was going to church. He said to me, ‘You don’t what to ‘Baptist’ with us Stacy.” I asked again. He said well, ‘Just go home and think about it first. If you want to ‘Baptist’ with us, we will do it tomorrow,’ so I went home. I was staying with someone because I lost everything. The neighbor was going to a Pentecostal church. I asked them where they were going. The neighbor said that they were going to church. I told them, “I’m going to take a shower and I will meet you all.” They didn’t believe me, but I went. The pastor was looking at me and I’m looking at her. I was scared and didn’t know what was going on. She was going back and forth preaching to me. It was looking nice. “This woman is nice, she is doing this good.” This is what I was saying to myself. The pastor looked at me and said, “Sweetie, do you want to walk?” I said, “Yeah, but I don’t believe I can do it.” She said, “Okay, you are going to walk before the night is out.” I was like, “Yeah, right.” She looked back at me and said, “No, you’re going to walk for real. I just heard what you said.” I was like, “Wow, I just said that in my head. How did she hear that?” The pastor came back to me. I had my crutches and she told them to take them away. I ended up running around the church. Everything just knitted together. When I put my foot down, the knee would bend then fall. Everything was just bent in two. I began to walk and kept going to church. Before I was water [baptized], I was filled

“ I got hit by a

car. I didn’t know if I was going to make it. I couldn’t use my right leg. Didn’t know if I was going to walk again.

”

with the Holy Spirit. A month after I accepted Christ, I got filled with the Holy Spirit. Nobody was praying for me; the church service was finishing, and I fell out. I was crying and speaking in tongues and scared. Then the woman of God prophesied to me. That’s how I knew my apostle was my apostle. Only two people ministered to me and knew who I was. I’ve been under a lot of people and they didn’t know who I was. I believe the Lord kept that from them. What that pastor said to me was that I was called and that I have a supernatural anointing on my life. She said that God was going to use me mightily. She said, “What I’m doing here, you’re going to do greater than that.” I wasn’t thinking about being an apostle. I was that high up and wasn’t thinking about that. My apostle told me (the one who ordained me) I was an apostle. Then I sought the Lord for myself, because of the treatment in the church. A lot of people would use me,

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but it worked out for my good. Did I fully understand it? No. Not until I came to the church here. My pastor in Trinidad would tell us that we would see that serving the Lord in America and serving in Trinidad isn’t the same. It is so true. The worship is different. You can’t find what we have here over there, because the worship is different. The warfare here, because of the people, is bad. It is really bad. Interviewer: That was amazing how your leg was as small as your arm and God healed you that night. I know you’ve seen a lot of miracles. What is one of the things that you saw that really blew your mind? Apostle Stacy Stover: One of the things that blew my mind wasn’t on the spot. I was conceived out of prostitution. On top of being a prostitute, she was a really bad alcoholic. I didn’t know my father. I believe this is a generational curse in my family. My grandfather and my uncle were too. I took care of myself, basically. There was this man who loved my mother and took her out of the prostitution life. I was already conceived, and I didn’t know that he wasn’t my father. When I was five, he told me that he wasn’t my

“ When I put my foot down, the knee would bend then fall. Everything was just bent in two.

”

father. At the time, it didn’t hurt me because I was a child and thought this is my dad. Even though I was young, I realized how it affected my whole life. My mother went back to the club because she caught this man cheating. He took her out of the club, but it really wasn’t out of her. It was easy for her to go back, but then who paid? I paid. I didn’t have anybody, so I use to spend the night with people. These people ended up taken me in. I was thirteen at the time, and I was very sick. This blew my mind after I got saved. I didn’t know what it was, but I always knew it was something. They took me to the hospital, but they didn’t have enough beds, so they would send me home and I’d be brought back. As I said before, we grew up as Trinidad Baptist faith, which isn’t like from the Baptist here. Most kids, not all, have to go to church. They have church at night going into the morning because it’s by the beach. The family that took me in at the time had daughters. One of them was demon-possessed. They called it crazy at home. She was like that ever since I was ten years old. She would speak to demons and always say “Satan! Satan, leave me alone. Satan, Satan!” She would even say that Satan was molesting her. She would be right next to you and couldn’t hear you. They went to church one Saturday night. She was home and I was sleeping because I was sick. This guy came into the house. The family I lived with took this man in as well. I was a very discerning as a child. I knew that he was up to no good and I would tell them. They wouldn’t believe me. I would tell the other girls not to change their clothes in front of him. I would always voice out to him and tell him why he was always standing there when we were trying to change our clothes. No one believed me. One night he came and asked where our mother was. I told him she wasn’t there. He came, picked me up, and said I was going with him. I told him that I was sick. He kept saying that you’re going with me. The house was the last house on the mountain. The water pressure was high at night

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“I was thirteen

at the time, and I was very sick. This blew my mind after I got saved.

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and low in the day. We have big water tanks. If no one turned it off, the water would overflow. He knew this. He said to me, “The tank is overflowing. Go and close it”. I told him that I was sick and asked if he could do it. He said, “No, you go and do it.” He kept pushing me outside. When we went down the steps, he choked me, then slammed me down. When he did that, I passed out. He was telling me to wake up, then he told me to go up to the hills. This was higher now. He was pushing me up to the bushes. When we were going up, with water and mud all around, I heard a voice. The voice said, “Pretend to faint.” I used to do drama, so I dropped to the ground in the mud. He started panicking saying “Stacy! Stacy!” Then I felt a hand pick me up, but it wasn’t his hand. Then I started to run down the hill. He kicked me. I started to call out to the demon-possessed girl. I didn’t call a second time because he put his hands over my throat. I bit him, and he bit me back. She came out and said to him, “Leave her alone.” He looked at me and said, “You’re lucky.” She came and picked me up and said that we are going to meet Mommy. We started to walk where they had the party. She said to them, “He tried to kill Stacy.” I’m not saying anything. She was saying every-

thing. We went down to the church where they were chanting. When they saw that I was covered in blood and mud, the pastor put some ‘punching rum’ in my mouth to bring out the spirits. I spit it out, and the demonpossessed girl was mad. She was mad, not the demon. She told the pastor that he had no right to do that. Then she took me to the police station. I’m looking at her doing all of this. They weren’t paying me any attention, everyone had their attention on her because they knew she was mad, but she was talking. She explained everything that she saw, then they asked me if it was right. I said, “Yes.” They asked me if I was raped, and I told them I wasn’t but they insisted on taking me to the hospital. They told the girl that she could leave. As soon as she stepped out of the police station, she started back talking to the demons. Still to this day, she is talking to those demons. God shut hell up so that she could come to my rescue. He showed me that. He shut hell up to save me. That blew my mind. At the time, I couldn’t tell you what happened. I couldn’t tell you what happened until I got save and started to understand the Holy Spirit. I started to read about Jesus Christ, miracles and demons. That’s how I knew. Interviewer: Did she ever get delivered? Apostle Stacy Stover: No, but the next time that I go home, I am believing God for that and will pray for her. There has been a lot that has happened, but that one right there has blown my mind. God showed me that he shut hell up just to save me. I went to the hospital, but I wasn’t raped. I just had a sprained ankle. When they brought me back, the police were mad with my adopted mom. They told her that she shouldn’t have strange men in the house around young ladies. But that was that. They never caught him. Never. He got off, but I thank God for my life. Interviewer: I know that you operate in deliverance. How important is deliverance in the lives of believers?

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somebody function and operate in deliverApostle Stacy Stover: Without deliverance, ance, to really pray for her. At that time, I none of us can really understand how imporwasn’t there. They wouldn’t allow me to do it tant Christ really is. Deliverance is what sets us either. I always knew something wasn’t right. apart in order to move forward. That’s what She was in the crazy house and everything. I believe. If you are not delivered, then you People can have an imbalance, but 90% of are bound. That’s what Christ is about; that’s the time I believe that people are demonwhat the Gospel is about. That’s what Christ possessed. You can listen and smell someone came to do: to deliver. Going on the cross was and you will know. There is a difference. Guess to deliver us. That’s what supposed to be first what? When someone is crazy, they don’t reand foremost. Any church that has no deliver- spect anybody. If they are demon possessed, ance going on is misrepresenting Christ. This that demon can respect the Christ in you. One is how I look at it: I think we should never enday I was walking with a kid and this guy we ter a building and leave people the same way. pass would be cursing. One day I thought, We can’t save everybody. We can’t. Everybody “Lord, I don’t feel like dealing with this man won’t get delivered at the same time. It could today.” Recently, as I walked by him, I noticed happen. I’m not saying that it can’t happen. that he didn’t curse at me. This man said, “God The majority of the time it doesn’t because bless you. God bless that baby.” That’s why they don’t believe. People don’t believe. This deliverance is so important. We should take is the problem that we are having. No one is deliverance to the street. People are so prideteaching deliverance like they used to. The old church used to talk about deliverance and pray. Now the church, to me, is like a gimmick. Everywhere that you go is about money. They spend more time asking for money than praying for souls. If people don’t know about deliverance, how can the really accept Christ? They can accept Christ before they are delivered, but there’s no understanding. Even the people that are demon-possessed. They can’t really start to understand about Jesus Christ. They have to be delivered. I don’t believe in spending three to four years for someone to be delivered. Christ went, he came, he spoke it, and he touched. I’m not saying that every ministry is going to be the same, because God is going to use us differently. We are all unique. If you represent Christ, deliverance should follow. Even if you are a dancer or are called to do worship. When you worship in song, that song should make a difference. The atmosphere should change. I had people tell me that as I danced, they were delivered. I don’t take that lightly. That’s why we are all unique. I’ve laid my hands on people and they have been delivered.

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I think about my adopted sister. I think about what kind of life she could have if she had

outside. When we went down the steps, he choked me, then slammed me down. When he did that, I passed out.

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ful. They don’t want anybody seeing them do this or that. All you must do is stand up and tell them that Jesus loves them, and they can be transformed. Just His name alone. We must understand the power behind his name. That’s deliverance right there. I am getting ready to start ‘a work’ right in the hood where 90% of the people are on drugs. I never did drugs and I’m like Lord why are you sending me there? Then I thought about my mom. I never took drugs, but I know how it hurts family members. I tried drinking alcohol and I couldn’t drink it. The Lord shielded me from that. I remember drinking alcohol and I felt

like I was dying. If I smell alcohol, then my heart starts palpitating. In this church in Trinidad, they serve wine or alcohol. Some serve grape juice for the kids. I was sitting in the church and I told my friend, “This church has alcohol.” She said, “No. We don’t have alcohol.” I said, “Yes, they do because my joints are weak.” She asked, “What do you mean your joint feel weak?” I was adamant, “This church has alcohol.” She went and found out that they did have alcohol. One day, I saw this young lady taking drugs in front of everybody. That’s when the police would get her. I looked at her and I had compassion. The Lord told me afterward that is where he is sending me. He reminded me of a word that I got when I was a babe in Christ. An apostle called me out and said, “The Lord is sending you to a people that are unloved. You are going to love them because you trust them.” That word never left me. Deliverance is so important because Christ delivered me, and He still is. I can remember listening or watching something and just cry because some stuff needed to be rooted out. For instance, three years ago, I was laying on my bed. I remembered that I was molested by some females and it had an impact on my life. When I was growing up, I never changed in front of people. I didn’t understand why. Even as a dancer, I was teased for that. People would say, “Everybody is changing. What’s wrong with you?” A lady told me, “I think you are a male.” When you are dancing, you must change because it’s just females around. I was hiding. That night, I realized what was going on. That spirit was waking up in me. I started to look at women and desire them, which I never did. I was a Christian. Did I love them? NO! That was that spirit rising in me. I was getting interested in them but realized one night that wasn’t me. I had to tarry, pray, and cry out to the Lord. That was deliverance. God delivered me from that. I believe that everyone should receive deliverance.

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Interviewer: Wow! I appreciate your transparency. I still need deliverance from certain things. Anger is the biggest thing. Sometimes, I have a horrible attitude. Deliverance is the children’s bread. A lot of us are struggling. You are right especially about the pride. Some of us are jacked up and we need deliverance. We need to be set free. How did you get into the dance ministry? Apostle Stacy Stover: I have been dancing since I was little. Because of the hardships with my mom and the people that I was living with, financially, I couldn’t dance. When I was 16, they were tired of me asking them. In Trinidad there are villages. In every village, they put on a production like a friendly competition. They do drama, music, and dance. They allowed me to go and I was very good at it. The second day that I went, I was leading in a lot of dances. I tried to dance in the churches in Trinidad, but it didn’t work out. In America, I met this evangelist and I went to her church. She asked me what I liked to do. I told her dancing and that I wanted to dance in church. Three weeks later she called me and said, “I want you to dance.” “Dance where?” I asked. “Dance in the church,” she replied. I remember the first time I dance; I felt such a peace. It was to a Kirk Franklin song. I had so much going on. I needed to repent for some things. A guy from North Carolina prophesied to me. He said, “The Lord was going to use me,” then doors started opening. I was traveling a lot, but I had stopped dancing for a while. My son came to America, I backslid and got hurt in the church. Deep down inside, I wanted to go back. Therefore, I always tell people to treat people right even from the door, especially the ushers. The ushers need to have a spirit of discernment. Everyone can’t stand at that door because everything that comes through the door meets the ushers first. I can teach on church because the Lord showed me things about ministry as I was sitting in church. Interviewer: Can you tell us about your dance

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this young lady taking drugs in front of everybody. That’s when the police would get her. I looked at her and I had compassion.

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Apostle Stacy Stover: That’s worship. I don’t really teach them to dance. I do worship with them. I invited a lady who has a church. She has about ten young ladies. They came and they said that they didn’t know how to worship. I explained to them what worship was. The Lord had me go by one by one and prophesy to them. One young lady reached out to me and she has been playing music and worshipping. She danced at one of my conferences. We do use the flags but it’s about them understanding why they worship. Interviewer: What is the significance of using the flags?

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Apostle Stacy Stover: I use different flags that are different colors. Most of my flags are warfare flags because I’m a prophetic warfare minister. Some people have worship flags, and some have both kinds of flags. Some of them are out of the will of the Lord. I told a young lady the other day, “You can’t buy every tool that you see someone using because they are not your tool.” This is what I teach my class. You must let the Holy Spirit led you. My flags make songs. Interviewer: I can feel the presence of God coming off you as you minister in dance. Apostle Stacy Stover: In Trinidad, they didn’t use flags because that’s what the Baptist used to trap the Spirits. I never did use flags until recently. I had to trust God. I told them that they can’t treat their tools in any kind of way. When you get finished with your tools you have to wrap them and put them away. You treat your tools as you would the Holy Spirit because they are very significant unto Christ. They speak for Him. Some people say, “You are powerful.” I understand what they mean because the anointing just flows unto the flags. When you move that flag. the anointing shifts the atmosphere. Healing and deliver-

ance start taking place. The young lady at your conference told me when I used the red flag, she felt a peace come on her because the red is the blood of Jesus. When you use camouflage flags, I felt the demons rising up in me because it’s for deliverance. When you use the fire flags, the fire of God was all over me. I was amazed because those are what those flags represent. Interviewer: My God! That’s powerful. I didn’t know that. Apostle Stacy Stover: Flags are important. Everybody can’t use flags. Dance is under attack because a lot of people are doing it for the wrong reasons. People are doing it because it looks good. However, the people who are truly flowing in deliverance aren’t being called. Some people don’t want deliverance. A lot of people invite you and tell you certain songs not to use. I don’t charge because I don’t minister to live. I live to minister. When the Lord puts me in full-time ministry, He will direct me and tell the people what to do. I understand why some people charge and some people take advantage. Deliverance is so important to me that I do not charge. If you want to bless me, then bless me. I know that

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when I get there, the atmosphere is going to shift when the Lord starts moving. Somebody is going to get delivered. Some might get delivered on the spot as the flags are moving. I am always happy to go minister even though I don’t go everywhere. Most of the places the Lord releases me. If he hasn’t and I try to go, then something always happens. Flags are very important, but a lot of people don’t use them right because they aren’t called to it. Interviewer: You use the title servant instead of your fivefold office title. Can you tell us why? Apostle Stacy Stover: The Lord calls me Servant. Three years ago, I was trying to get a name for my ministry. The Lord sent me somewhere and as I was doing something for the ministry, I heard Him say, “Servant.” I just had made over 200 cards. I don’t ever want someone to call me because of a title. I was recently ordained, but I still use servant. I understand

the real significance of your name. Until the Lord tells me differently, I will use servant. That’s what He calls me, and I love it. Interviewer: Amen. I love it. Jesus was a servant. Apostle Stacy Stover: Right. I just love it. I’m honored that He made me an Apostle because I ran from being a pastor. God took me from being Servant Stacy to an Apostle. My pastor laid hands on me as a prophet, but I was never fully ordained as a prophet. She called me a prophet. When she first told me about an apostle, I was all over the place in my mind because that was not something that I wanted to be. I could understand if she said minister or prophetess. When she said pastor and apostle, it took me out. Interviewer: How was that transition for you to the apostolic? Apostle Stacy Stover: I was already walking in the apostolic because I had built ministries inside of the church. I went to this church and they didn’t have a marketing department and I did that. I really don’t like to do marketing. That was a door that the Lord opened for me for leadership. I went to church and about two weeks later, I was the leader of the marketing department. I didn’t ask but they came and asked me. When the Lord had me move, I trained someone else to fill my spot. Then the pastor at the new church asked me to do marketing. I told her that I didn’t want to do it. At the time, the Lord was sending me to Baltimore, Maryland and the Lord showed me the leader. When I went there, I was made the leader of the dance ministry. I could see where the Lord was taking me, and I can see the Lord blessing me to minister in other states. I am just going with the flow and learn as the Holy Spirit leads me. Even though I was operating in the apostolic, I wasn’t aware of it until my apostle pointed it out. I can reflect and see it now. I have my apostle now and I always didn’t have someone with me. My pastor in Trinidad has been supportive as well. When

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I told her, she said that she wasn’t surprised. The transition is that I am still in the early stages of this baby. What I know is because I was already walking in it. I pray my head never swells or becomes prideful. I can see what it does to some people, and they form cliques. I don’t do cliques. I don’t have too many friends or buddies where I go hang out. It’s not that I don’t like people it’s just where the Lord has me. If I wanted to backslide, I wouldn’t do it in the church. We have to reverence the altar. We have to live Holy and not be phony. People are doing too much. We can’t take strange fire on the altar. A lot of young ladies don’t stay under me because I will tell them the truth. I am compassionate. Interviewer: That’s what’s needed. Apostle Stacy Stover: I will tell them that they smell like strange fire. Why are you sleeping around and trying to be working the altar? Just sit in the pews and get delivered. People don’t like that. Our worship begins with obedience. I have to do what Christ wants. We can dance, bow our knees, and pray, but if you don’t have obedience, you’re not going to do all these things. You have to have the fear of the Holy Spirit and the church doesn’t have that. Some of these people that are having sex with the same sex and going up to the pulpit saying, “Don’t judge me.” Interviewer: Do you have any other services or anything else that you want our readers to know? Apostle Stacy Stover: We are going to start feeding people wherever the Lord sends me. I want to do what Christ wants me to do. This will be a branch of my current ministry which is called, “A Platter and a Prayer.” It’s an outreach ministry. We aren’t going to preach but we will let them know that Jesus loves them as we feed them. We will put a track on the food. The track will be glued on top of the package. Interviewer: That’s awesome. This reminds

me of the ministry that I did a few years ago. I launched a homeless ministry, but I didn’t have the funds to continue it. I did the same thing. I cut out a little heart shaped note that said, “Jesus loves you,” so the people knew that it was from God. I love your vision. Apostle Stacy Stover: I plan to do a breakfast for the homeless. A lot of people come out in the morning. I want to get cans of coffee. By this spot where I minister, there are hundreds of homeless people underneath this bridge. I plan to go over there to feed them. I desire to give them blankets as well because it’s so cold outside. Interviewer: How can people contact you? Apostle Stacy Stover: Servantstacyonfire@ gmail.com Interviewer: Thank you so much for this interview today. God bless you.

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“The Making of A Prophet: Women Walking In Prophetic Destiny” is a must read! When I started reading the first declaration, I could feel the fire of God, so I knew this book was anointed. Some of the declarations in this book are declarations that I either already speak or have spoken over myself, and there are other declarations in this book I felt were for me. I also appreciate Prophetess Kim’s testimonies in this book. The transparency she displays is encouraging because just like so many others (including myself ), Prophetess Kim did not see herself as being worthy enough to used by God, especially as a prophet. When God called Prophetess Kim to the office of a prophet, she felt that she was in a terrible state in her life, but being in that state was how she was able to trust and rely on God. When Prophetess Kim finally surrendered to God, He was able to use her more for His glory. “The Making of A Prophet: Women Walking In Prophetic Destiny” is truly a blessing for me because it gives me the encouragement and boldness that I need to move in the prophetic without focusing on the distractions or objections from others who disagree with women operating in their God-given assignment. People will try to put limits on you, but when it comes to God, there are no limitations; Prophetess Kim makes that clear in this book. She challenges and breaks the barriers some people try to use against women operating in church, ministry, five-fold offices, etc. “The Making of A Prophet: Women Walking In Prophetic Destiny” will inspire you to move forward in your assignment with the confidence in knowing that God has you, He is with you, and you have what it takes to carry out His purpose for your life, with or without the approval of others. Thank you, Prophetess Kim, for allowing God to use you to bring this much-needed book forward, blessings to you always! —LaShana Lloyd *** This book is very necessary! Women are misunderstood not only throughout the world as far as equality, but women are misunderstood when it comes to God’s purpose in their lives. God mandated everyone, Male or Female, with a purpose. I’m so glad that this book described Biblical women that God uses continually throughout the Word of God, but also powerful testimonies from the writer, Prophetess Kimberly Moses. Being a student of the School of Prophets, Prophetess Kimberly imparts to her students, and we began to flow in dreams, visions, Word of knowledge, Word of Wisdom and increase of discerning of spirits. Her Love for people and God shows and is all in the fruit God does through Prophetess Kimberly. This book will bless you! — Anstrice Mcmillian Epps *** I enjoy reading books by Prophetess Kimberly Moses. She’s an amazing teacher of the Prophetic Ministry and an asset to the Body of Christ. This book will enlighten your understanding of the Women Prophets in Biblical times and help you to understand what women Prophets of today are dealing with. It will bring clarity of your own identity as a Prophet of God. I used to feel left out and different from the rest, until I found people that were just like myself. Her books are filled with wisdom; the knowledge you obtain from her books will stick with you. I had the pleasure of taking her course “School of the Prophets,” which was life-changing for me. I encourage anyone looking to fulfill the prophetic call on your life to take her course. You will never be the same. — Felecia Jackson

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THE ART OF MEDITATION By Kimberly Moses

Today’s Scripture for Meditation: Genesis 24:63 says, “And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide: and he lifted up his eyes, and saw, and, behold, the camels were coming.” Isaac was the son of Abraham and witnessed the favor of God upon his father’s life. He knew that God was his provider because of the ram in the bush experience (Genesis 22:13-14). Isaac was about to receive a mighty prophecy, or promise, from God over his life (Genesis 26:1-5) because he had the heart to meditate as he sought the Lord. Isaac realized

the importance of spending alone time with God. He went out to an open field away from everyone. Perhaps, he could view God’s creation of nature and enjoy it as he prayed and reflected on the promises of the Lord. Isaac meditated in the evening because he wanted to end his day in prayer. He desired to focus and not be distracted. Imagine how you could touch the heart of the Father by taking time to meditate. Often, I pulled away from everyone so I can get alone with God. Imagine a busy life as a wife, mother, publisher, CEO of a magazine,

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mentor, spiritual mother, prophet, intercessor, sister, and a daughter! I play many roles, and sometimes, I am pulled in several directions. I purposely shut down my social media accounts for a couple of hours because of the numerous notifications so I can focus on the Lord. Instead of going into the field like Isaac, I go into my car where I can cry, shout, sing, prophesy to myself, and communicate with the Lord. For my sanity, quiet time is a must! I need the Lord to pour back into me everything that I poured out. When I meditate on His promises and who He is, I soak up the Glory! Do you practice quiet time? Where can you go to meditate on the promises of God? Dear Heavenly Father, I repent of my sins. Please forgive me for all the times that I was distracted and neglected Your presence or the unction to pray. Lord, help me to take time out every day to meditate on Your Word, Your promises, and who You are! I decree and declare that I will make the necessary steps to steal away and seek You. I want to grow spiritually and be everything that You are calling me to be. I desire to walk in my purpose and fulfill my assignment on this earth. Thank You, for loving me and never giving up on me in Jesus’ name. Amen. “The Art of Meditation: A Daily Devotional,” coming soon.

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A FATHER’S PRAYER By Kimberly Moses

Being a father isn’t always easy. Sometimes it can be stressful. Sometimes it can be very joyful. However, children are a blessing from the Lord. God will be with you through it all. With God’ s help, you will have great success with fatherhood. Dear Heavenly Father, I exalt you! You are so great! I will praise you with everything that I have within me. I thank you for your grace and mercy. I humble myself. I am nothing, but you are everything to me. I am thankful for the small things. Since I am faithful for the small things you will make me ruler over much (Matthew 25:23). I am thankful that I get to experience fatherhood,

and I do not take that for granted. I repent Lord for my sins. I repent for my thoughts! Sometimes, I feel overwhelmed by society because of the expectation of me being a man. I ask you for forgiveness. Forgive me for complaining and not praying as much as I should. Thank you for keeping my mind when I had rough days. Thank you for patience and peace when things around me become chaotic. Forgive me for not always putting you in first place. I thank you in advance for the good things that you have in store for me. Lord, make me into the man that you want me to be. Help me be the husband and the Father that you created me to be.

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I decree Malachi 4:6 that and he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers. God, you loved so unconditionally because John 3:1617 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” Help me to love my children just how you loved your son. Bless me to be faithful and remain steadfast. Proverbs 20:6 says, “Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love, but a faithful man who can find? James 1:17 says, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”

sion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.” Lord, bless me to love my children with your love. Lord, bless me to teach my children your laws. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” I decree that I will teach my children about your ways and about your goodness. I decree that they will have long life. I decree that my seeds will be mighty in the land. Psalm 112:2 says, “His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.”

I decree that my children will live in your presence Lord (Psalm 102:28). I decree that my children are blessed and they will inherit the land (Psalm 25:13). Every evil assignment against me and my family. I cancel it in the name of Jesus. I plead the blood of Jesus upon us right now. I break all demonic strongholds off my family. I decree that I will take I thank you in advance for my harvest because care of my home because my home is my I know that my work is not in vain. Lord, I will first ministry. remain faithful to you because you have never giving up on me. Lord, bless me to walk into I decree that I will be the best father that I can my destiny and become the man who you possibly be because I am a child of the most want me to be. I pray that my wife and my High God. Lord, give me a burden for prayer children can see me the way you see me. Lord, and show me what to pray. Lord, protect me I decree that I will seek you first and your and my family and give your angels charge righteousness, and everything else will be over us. I decree that my family and I will be added unto me (Matthew 6:33). prosperous in all things. I command divine alignment in every area of my life and my Lord, bless me to feel good about myself. I family’s life. Thank you, Father, for answering decree that I am blessed and highly favored this prayer in Jesus name Amen. because the Lord is with me (Luke 1:28). I decree Psalm 139:14 that I will praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Lord, bless me with wisdom so I can raise my children in your ways. Ephesians 6:4 says, “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” Colossians 3:21 says, “Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.” Psalm 103:13 says, “As a father shows compas-

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MY DADDY’S LOVE By Keiyia J. George

There was an event in my life that rocked me to the core. I was 14 years old or so, and I woke up at my normal 5 AM wake-up call to prepare to go to school…but this day was different. Rather than preparing for school, my mom told me to pack a bag of things I would need for a week. In a state of confusion, I did as I was told. Later, my siblings and I were told we were moving out for a little while. Whaaat?!?! Moving out for a little while? But wait, what about Daddy??!! But Daddy wouldn’t be coming with us on this trip. It was just us children and Mom. I immediately broke down in tears and began

to wonder why. I even asked, but I couldn’t get answers at that ti me - I had to pack for a week. So I packed…crying uncontrollably. This was the hardest thing my mom had ever asked me to do. Questions filled my youthful thoughts. Most of these thoughts were opposite to the reality I was seeing. Well, my parents hadn’t been getting along, and really, I kept myself in the fantasy world of some book so I was completely unprepared for this. Naturally, my mind could not encompass what I was hearing, but I continued to pack. And finally, before loading up the car, my

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mother sat us down to tell us the first hardest thing I’d heard in my life (everything before this was minuscule compared to this). We were leaving my Daddy!! Things had gotten so bad, we had to leave. Wow! My world collapsed in those few seconds and in a panic, I ran back to my bedroom. I searched through my things and found what I was looking for: a picture of me. I gently placed this picture in my top drawer and cried some more. Now, I know things weren’t good. Sometimes my environment penetrated my world of whatever I was currently reading, but I pushed the reality out. I closed my eyes and ears to what reality was. I shut down my senses, keeping my fantasy in tack, and removing myself from the present. That’s when it hit me! Reality came crashing in on me; the truth was exposed! When I was in third grade, we had to take our folders of weekly work home for our parents to review, see our grades, and sign. I always had both of my parents sign my folder, leaving it where Daddy could find it the next morning before he went to work. My mom asked me one time why I insisted on having both sign the folder. Well, I answered, I wasn’t a statistic (or was I??). I was a little, black girl who lived with both parents, and we all had the same last name. Now this is not to judge anyone who did not have this, but in our society, someone had decided that if I didn’t have these fundamental qualities, my chances of being something great were slim to none. Not only that, children who had two parents (all with the same last name) were treated ‘special’. They had a level of ‘respect’ from their teachers (especially those who did not look like me), so I wanted my teachers to always know there were two parents in my household, and maybe, just maybe, I would get the extra favor I needed to make it to my destination in the future (oh, how we have ruined generations

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by stereotyping them and tossing them in a box based on check boxes that ‘categorize’ them). So as you can see, living with two parents was really important to me. But not only that, I was super close to my Daddy. He was different to my mom (who, until recently, mostly annoyed me - I LOVE YOU MOMMY!!!!!). He was more lenient and left me alone to my thoughts - nothing really was required of me. We’d spend all weekend watching American football together. Those were our special moments. Just laying or sitting around watching a good football game. Years of this formed a relationship I love and cherish to this day. But the day we left, I left a small piece of me along with that picture I hid for him to find. Because he was the missing parent, I soon began to despise and even hate him. Whenever we’d visit him, the others would be super excited to go see him, but I was adamant I didn’t want to go. I was forced to go, and boy

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was I rude and disrespectful. All through high school, this is what he got from me…as well as an occasional ‘gimme some money…’, and he never held any of this against me When I went to college, this behavior continued, except my mom could no longer force me to visit him, so I didn’t. And our relationship continued to grow apart. Fast forward a few years later…One Father’s Day, during my sophomore year in college, I was convicted by God (it could only have been God, as I held onto my spite for years with no desire to change this), and I wrote to my Daddy a long letter apologizing for the YEARS of disrespect, rudeness, lackadaisical attitude when it came to seeing or talking to him. It was my hope that I could renew my relationship with him. I mailed him a Father’s Day card with the letter and called him a few days later (imagine his surprise - I hadn’t spoken to him in a while). He answered the phone, and I asked him if he’d received my card and read it. He confirmed he had and shared with me the tears he shed because of it. This, of course, brought me to tears, and I confessed and repented to him and asked for his forgiveness. He gladly accepted. He held nothing against me. He forgave and completely forgot my actions.

repentance): the first time he hugged me, the first time he said he loved me, the first time he ‘assured’ me he would fly out to my house (where’s the Valium?!?!)…So many firsts! But isn’t that like coming to Jesus? One day, it hits you: I need to confess and repent. And when you do, you become amazed that He forgave you just like that (snaps finger)…never bringing it back up…never looking back… only moving forward to further your purpose in Him…allowing you access to all of His Kingdom promises. No regrets. No take backs. He gives it to you freely! With this, have you asked God to come into your life and be your Daddy? For some reason, people think this is so hard. But it isn’t. It’s super easy. For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son [Jesus Christ] that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life” John 3:16 (KJV) Simply believe he died for your sins, repent (change your heart/mind, be remorseful), and go forward. For those who know this is the easy part, but avoid salvation because you believe you have to make a miraculous change all at once. And this, believe it or not, is VERY possible, but it is not a requirement either.

On his 70th birthday, we spoke for over an hour on the blessings he had received by reaching this promise of God: three scores and ten. To my surprise, he exclaimed ‘HALLELUJAH’ at this revelation, and I quietly had a praise break of my own: I don’t ever recall hearing those words from my Daddy.

The Bible states: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2 (KJV) Renewing your mind (changing the way you think and process things) is a process. You have been brainwashed for how many years? So take a step forward each day, renewing your mind each step of the way. If mistakes have been made, don’t wallow in the mud like a pig. You are a sheep. In the words of Apostle Curnal P. Fahie of Transformation Church International: ‘Get up, dust off, and bus’ off’.

I sit here now, replaying our many conversations and interactions over the years (post

When satan comes to condemn you (reminding you of all you have done), remind him that

Even today, he has never brought this up to me. On Father’s Day, when we spoke, we chided on how he and my husband are the same age. He sounded so young! It’s like he has gone back in time since turning 70.

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you: Have been justified by faith through His blood: Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:1-2 (KJV)For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. Romans 5:6-11 (KJV) Are the righteous of God: Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God. God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:2021 (KJV) Been forgiven through his blood shed: In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Ephesians 1:7 (KJV) Washed and made clean: Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Corinthians 6:7-11(NIV) The Word says: Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 (NIV) Don’t let satan con-

demn you for things Christ Jesus has forgiven you of. Use the Word (Sword) and cut him down, for the Word is sharper than any two edged sword! Let’s pray: Father, I recognize I am a sinner. Forgive me for…(name them - repent as you think of things later) and come into my life. I believe that you died on the cross for my sins, and that I am made righteous and justified by you, Christ Jesus. I thank you for my salvation and finishing the work you were sent to do. In Jesus name, I have salvation through Christ Jesus. Amen. (I recently found the card and letter I sent my dad…in his fireproof safe. He really did cherish that letter!) For out more about Keiyia on her website www.justmekjg.com

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HOPE FOR THE SINGLE DADS By Amber Marie Brown

Now, I know you might be thinking, “Oh, another hope article to encourage single parents to just be patient on their special someone,” but I am coming at you at a different angle. When I say HOPE FOR THE SINGLE DADS, I am talking about a feeling of expectation and desire for you and your children to use this time to get to know one another and enjoy your time together before someone else is brought in - the hope of forming a relationship with the people that mean the most to you and where your true ministry begins. What an awesome place to be right now if

you really think about it. Yes, that relationship didn’t work out but maybe it wasn’t meant to. We’ve all made mistakes and gotten sidetracked and fell off the road of success following God’s will, which caused missed turns and bumps in the road. From all of that, when we get lined back up with God’s purpose for us (it seems like the plan of God just still continues on), the more we allow him to turn our bad into his good! You have many advantages right now, I’m just saying. For Example: YOU MAKE ALL THE DECISIONS! I know you love doing that. You don’t have to

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worry about arguing or even compromising. You make the decisions in your home so that is a bonus to single living, especially as a parent. Can you say Amen! Hahaha….Now, both parties should agree on the care of the child but to the same degree everyone has their own way to raising and doing things. Another perk to being a single dad is getting to have your children’s undivided attention and them also getting your undivided attention. How cool is that! If you want to go play golf, guess who gets to hang out! If you want to go shoot some hoops or go to the drive in, you get to hang out with the coolest people you know and have their undivided attention (well…as long as you don’t give them an electric device..hahaha…)

“The struggle of work, school, sports, education, and all that is included in making sure that your responsibilities are taken care of

Another important factor is that being a single dad really makes you tougher. I’m not talking about physically, but mentally, spiritually, and emotionally you carry the bulk of the load. You do know that Joseph carried the bulk of the load as well when it came to raising Jesus. As the man, he knew he had to. Mary and Joseph took care of Jesus and had to go through many trials but even though Joseph had much responsibility, God still took it all and carried them through it and God has given you the same responsibility as being used to batting .400, now it seems like you the leader of the home! can’t even get to .100 at times. The struggle of work, school, sports, education, and all that is God wants to prepare you to be the man he included in making sure that your responsibilhas called you to be. By being in this season ities are taken care of and that your children God is really preparing you to be a better father, to learn how to juggle, to strengthen you are still able to pursue their passions and interests. This must be done among your hectic mentally for the challenges ahead as your children grow. He’s also showing you just how 9-to-5 or late-night job so that you can finish your education as they are finishing theirs. Of important it is to have two in the home to course, being a single parent is difficult and at help each other and appreciate one another for when they do come into your life because times exhausting, but luckily, you have someone who offers you rest even in the midst of you knew how hard it was doing it alone. all the chaos.

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But, with everything that is going on in the world right now, sometimes you are left without a choice, and now, in your case, have to single handedly step up to the plate in faith and raise children on your own! When you are

Now, I cannot 100% relate to a single father being a single mother, but when you really think about it, we all go through the same things. We just deal with them in different ways. Which is why we tend to feel connected

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with others when discussing single parenting, whether it be a man or woman, because both parties can connect on a level of understanding. I remember reading in the bible in Genesis where Hagar was betrayed and then banished into the desert with her son. She was told to leave! I know some of you can relate because not all “single parents” are in the bracket of being single by choice. Hagar was a perfect example of the obstacles of the single parent life, but even without someone else, God stepped in and comforted and saved them as he will you! Please understand that you are not in this alone, so when you are having one of those days and you just feel beat and defeated or just plain tired and lacking faith, just remember that even in the wilderness, God was with Jesus. This is your time to really enjoy personal quality time with your kiddos and forming a closer relationship with God. That’s exactly what I’m focused on in this season in my life as well, and I am really happy and have grown a lot! I’m able to focus on my passions and work doing the things I enjoy, especially with my kids, but I’m also praying that God prepares me as I enjoy the single life! Some of you are not quite there yet with enjoying singleness. Some days and nights are lonely and I understand you’re ready for that special someone right NOW, the helpmate that God created for you, but focus on the present and appreciate your moment to have with your children. Many times, we see or even go through moments of thinking more about wanting or seeking out a relationship rather than just truly enjoying our time with our children and down the road realize just how much we missed because of a lack of priority and focus. As a single dad, you have the greatest gift: “one on one time!” Yes, God created you to be joined together, to marry a woman, to be fruitful and multiply, and fulfill covenant one

to another, but everyone’s time is different. Being a parent is a fulfillment that no one else can give you. Just savor every moment. Every laugh, every fall, every first shot, every, “Dad, look what I can do” or “Dad, I like this girl and I really don’t want to talk to Mom about it” type stuff. That’s the stuff that just makes you take a moment to just laugh or smile or sigh or cry, but the best thing about it is….it changes you and each moment gives you HOPE! In Galatians 6:9 it says, “Let us not become weary in doing good.” So, even though you are doing this alone and some days you don’t even think you are doing it right, please remember that no parent is perfect. We must be wise in what we do and what we teach. None of us have it all together. We may only share and post the good days on Facebook, but it’s tough for everybody. THE STRUGGLE IS REAL, but with Hope and faith in God, He can get you through anything. Do not lose your confidence and don’t ever feel defeated. Don’t focus on what you don’t have; focus on what you see every day at night before bed when you say goodnight and then turn out the light! Isaiah reminds us in 40:30-30, “Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Hope, single dads, is not around the corner but it’s right above you. Gods got you! Stop sweating the small stuff and just enjoy the ride. Wait on God and in due season your timing will come, and God will send you to the right one. Until then my friend, go out and rent a movie, grab a pizza, and enjoy tonight with your kiddos by your side and thank God for another day with them! Until next time, Be Blessed and Be a Blessing to others in Jesus Name, Amen!

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DADDY GOD By Shirley Cooper

One God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. (Ephesians 4:6) When we’re born some of us have daddies waiting anxiously to meet us, to hug and love us. Just ready to teach us all about life. But for some, there’s no daddy waiting at all. How often do we encounter such a road of desolation - long and winding road of complete loneliness! A place where so many had a daddy to grow up with while some didn’t. There are so many children who have their daddy, yet discover that along with that truth there is abuse, neglect, and more loneliness than actually being alone. Having a daddy who loves you more than anything this world has to offer is great, but having a Father who can give you

the Heavens is far greater. God our Father had given us unconditional love long before we were born. He teaches us everything that we need to know in order to survive this exhausting life. He is the Father that refuses to give up on us. The Father that laid down His life for ours. A Father we can call on anytime because He directs us too. He expects us to rely on Him fully. And in the midst of all our chaos.....He’s right there!! For some, watching others bond with their daddy makes one wonder just how much time they have wasted alone, desiring a better life. It’s difficult to “people” watch knowing that at some point a daddy will eventually pop up, causing one to just want to crawl under a rock forgetting to exist.

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I believe I was the blessed girl who never lacked in the daddy department and knew that if I wanted or needed anything, my earthly daddy would set it in motion. Our earthly daddy is great, but Our Heavenly Daddy is greater. Unlike our daddy that tells us if he could he’d give us the world, our Daddy God CAN give us the world! Our daddy would carry us around the house while we were smaller on his shoulders, but Daddy God carries us around the world in His arms no matter how old we are! Our daddy on earth encourages us to press forward, hoping for our better future, but Daddy God directs us as His plans for us unfolds. While our daddy loves us to the moon and back, Daddy God loves us to death and back! There is no Daddy like the ultimate Daddy which created by hand our earthly daddy. He lived only to die in the midst of His very own children who turned Him away. Children who spat, whipped, bruised, humiliated, tortured, and caused so much more hurt. Yet, He died so that we would have life! While our daddy here on earth is to be remembered for his love and care, our Daddy God who holds Heaven and earth should never be forgotten for the beatings He took to give us eternal life.

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many children who have their daddy, yet discover that along with that truth there is abuse, neglect, and more loneliness than actually being alone.

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“It’s Ordained by God” This book is full of the wisdom of God. It is helping me to understand a lot of things that I’ve experienced in my life and it has brought me FREEDOM indeed — Gigi Love

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“Very informative” I really enjoyed reading “Enhancing The Prophetic In You”, it’s engaging, very informative, and gives a fresh perspective of the Prophetic for beginners and seasoned saints. — Felecia Jackson “I recommend this read to novice and advance prophetic practitioners alike” Enhancing the Prophetic is very well written and solid teaching on the prophetic ministry. The book and teaching is backed accurately by scripture. Subjects such as prophetic protocols, and the Dos and Don’ts of the Prophetic Ministry are covered within this book. I recommend this read to novice and advance prophetic practitioners alike.— Apostle DAE

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