BLACK GIRL MAGAZINE MARCH 2019 by Lanare Publishing

CONTENTS

FELECIA DON PG. 38

1. EDITORIAL 2. FEATURES STAYING IN SHAPE IT'S SPRING TIME LEARN TO LIVE FREE 3. POETRY STICKING W ITH GOD GOD NEW S 3. MUSIC HE'S RISEN

STICKING W ITH GOD PG. 28

NALD-ROGERS

IT'S SPRING TIME! PG. 22

GOD NEW S PG. 30

LEARN TO LIVE FREE PG. 34

HE'S RISEN PG. 36

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MARCH, A TIME TO RENEW! March! What a great time of year!! I don't know many people who don't relic in the coming season of Spring! After months of cold wind and air, freezing rain, sub-zero temperatures, sleet or even snow (yeah, tell that to folks in Hawaii), Spring, is literally like a breath of fresh air with its atmospheric, cleansing rain washing the earth, and growing all flowers, trees, plants and vegetation fresh and anew. And let's not forget about the change in weather. Although Spring can still have a few off weather days, here and there, for the most part it is refreshing and I believe was the time of year that Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds were in when they sang "Singing in the rain", the title song from the movie of the same namesake. In this month's issue, she's on the Cover, so read our feature article on Felecia Donald-Rogers. A woman of God who recently started an independent jewelry consulting business through the increasingly popular Paparazzi $5 dollar jewelry company. If you are looking for a way to increase or supplement your income, or just build your own self-value, self-worth or self-esteem this same opportunity my work for you! We hope that her story will motivate and inspire you. Also in this issue, read our article Staying in Shape. Follow some of our tips or advice to keep you "in cahoots" with those New Year Resolutions, or just overall life and health goals. And finally, check out our section, Learn to Live Free. We are sure it will inspire you to live the life God intended for you live, even with your Christian parameters. And finally, we want you to sit back, relax, and enjoy reading this publication.

StephanieMaxwell- Robles Publisher/Editor- in Chief

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STAYING IN SHAPE By S.L. Maxwell-Robles These days, staying in shape is not just a notion. As I have entered my upper mid 40s, in addition to being a writer (which means I often sit for hours at a time) I have recently started to feel and hear those little snap, crackle and pop noises my mom would fuss about.

right down to complications that even a few extra pounds create. The bottom line is, as we get older, we too must continue to stretch, exercise and/or move or experience how the old saying goes: "move it or lose it"! The facts are, a good health and fitness routine does not have to be complicated. There are a few adjustments you can add to your daily schedule to ensure that you stay healthy and fit, and capable of "running your race" in life.

Even then, I had sympathy for my mom as I could not relate to what she was going through. There are a number of conditions that women and men can experience as they get older.

Here are a few suggestions:

From various degenerative diseases, to joint and arthritic pain,

1. You guessed it , drink more wat er. 18

Because our bodies are an estimated 60% water, through the Holy Spirits teaching, and my own personal, self-observation, I am fully convinced that the absolute best and most healthy beverage one can have is water. And why not. In addition, for me, to the aforementioned facts, water is the most pure and natural substance you can drink. In addition, our bodies were designed to need water. You literally could not survive without it. According to https://wonderopolis.org, "Humans need water for circulation, respiration, and converting food to energy". The site also states, "After oxygen, water is the body's most important nutrient...Quite simply, you need water to live...dehydration occurs when your body doesn't have enough water, because you're losing more water than your taking in." In addition to all these great facts, water also can regulate your body temperature and is great for your internal organs. 2. If you can, exercise. According to the CDC .org (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), "Adults (18 to 64) who are physically active are healthier, feel better, and are less likely to develop many chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and several types of cancer than are adults who are not inactive".

And also, "Regular moderate to vigorous physical activity also reduces feelings of anxiety and depression and improves sleep and quality of life". So your next question might be: so how often and how long should one engage in exercise or physical activity? According to the CDC, "Adults gain most of these health benefits when they do the equivalent of 150 to 300 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes to 5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity each week". And, "Adults gain additional and more extensive health benefits with even more physical activity...and muscle-strengthening activities also provide health benefits and are an important part of an adult's overall physical activity plan." As far a how much time you should be spending doing exercise or physical activity, again, according to the CDC, "Aerobic physical activity preferably should be spread throughout the week", and "Research studies consistently show that activity performed on at least 3 days a week produce health benefits". And finally, "Spreading physical activity across at least 3 days a week may also help reduce the risk of injury and prevent excessive fatigue", accordin to the CDC. 3. Get more rest and relaxat ion! According to theactivetimes.com, "Rest days allow

your muscles, nerves, bones, and connective tissue time to rebuild". And, according to psychoprofessionals .com, "Relaxation also improves our ability to cope with adversity, and helps to improve our quality of sleep". And finally, according to the same site, "It is important that we invest time in both rest and relaxation, in order to optimize our mental and physical health". 4. Last ly and my personal favorit e, read script ure, pray, and fast oft en. As a Christian, nothing else will give you more power, insight, wisdom, clarity and self-renewal than the aforementioned three. Enough said!

I t 's T im e! By S.L. Maxwell-Robles Well, its Spring time and you know what that means. Time to clean out that garage, refreshen, re-organize and air out your house too. And get rid of what's old, and move in possibly what's new.

Also, March is known as the month when the most, colorful, beautiful, and awe-inspiring flowers are available. If your into gardening, it's also a time to pull out those gardening hats, gardening gloves, and the rest of the necessary tools for planting.

Spring is such a great time of year to re-focus, and re-dedicate. It is also a time to get ready for those major projects you promised yourself to get done during daylight savings time and while the weather is just a little bit nicer.

Everyone, and everything has a chance to be renewed during the Spring. Here are a few suggestions to ring in the changing of weather and also the season.

The month of March also serves as that last big "heave-ho" or remaining 3-month major push towards to completing your New Year's or before summer time physical fitness goals.

1. Take a walk in your communit y 2. Treat your neighbor 3. Give someone flowers 22

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STICKING WITH GOD YOU BETTER STICK WITH GOD NO HEMMING AND HAWING STAND YOUR FEET ON SOLID GROUND YOU BETTER STICK WITH GOD NO ABSENT MINDEDNESS YOU DON'T WANT TO FORGET YOUR HIS CHILD YOU BETTER STICK WITH GOD CAUSE WHEN ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE IT'S THOSE THAT HE LOVES, AND THOSE WHO ALSO LOVE HIM THAT WILL BE ABLE TO SCREAM AND SHOUT! YOU BETTER STICK WITH GOD, CHILD

GOD NEWS WHAT'S THE GOD NEWS WHAT'S THE LATEST AND GREATEST IN YOUR LIFE WHAT'S THE GOD NEWS SHARE WHAT HE'S DONE FOR YOU SO OTHERS WON'T HAVE TO SHUFFLE AND STRIFE WHAT'S THE GOD NEWS TELL YOUR TESTIMONY AFTER ALL, THAT IS REQUIRED OF YOU WHAT'S THE GOD NEWS ALL THE THINGS THAT HE'S DONE FOR YOU LIKE KEEPING YOU IN YOUR RIGHT MIND DAY AND NIGHT SHARE YOUR GOD NEWS

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By S.L. Maxwell-Robles

Is this your current situation! If so, I love it! We all know that a life in balance can, and does take time. I remember when I was younger, and I used to hear older women on television talking and they all seemed to have re-occurring themes.

"season" to enjoy your life, living and loving, I salute you! I salute the fact that you have also come to the realization that God is in control, and at the appropriate time, and if you let him, we can all enjoy a life full of all of these same elements. And the best part is, you are in control of how you manage the attributes during the process or along the way. You regulate your "joy factor", not others.

At a certain age, or should I say level of maturity, the thoughts of others no longer mattered. The unsolicited opinions and advice on what was their "truth" no longer existed. They all begin to speak in honesty, and say what's on their mind. And yes, we can still find this same type of "dogma" if you will, in Christian circles today.

And, even if you have not "arrived", there are certainly baby steps that when added up along the way, equal to monumental success at the end of a "course", "trial" or "thing". Also, learn how to give yourself a pat on the back if know, as many Saints like to say, "I'm not where I want to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be'! We must celebrate progress at every level.

Ecclesiastes 3, so lovingly, wonderfully, powerfully and perfectly describes the concept or idea of one's "season" in life. The first few versus read:

Now, take time to "smell the roses" while you track, monitor, and keep a marker of the goals in life or things that you are working towards. God blesses us even more when we have an "attitude of gratitude" and can be grateful, or find the "silver lining" even while in the storm.

"To every thing there isa season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted" (KJV). This chapter goes on for another 20 versus and gives rhyme and reason to every situation under the sun that we as humans will experience. We as humans, and especially as Christians can and do experience so much in this life time. And if you have finally reached a certain age, or simply a time in life and it's your adjoining

Next, it's your life, God gave it to you, so live it! Both you and God are the co-creators of your story. You don't need permission, approval, or notoriety from others when living your life on your terms with God at the helm. And finally, I hope that you all will enjoy LIFE, LIVING, and LOVING! 34

H es Risen HE'S RISEN OHHH OHHH OUR SAVIOR OHH OHHH HE'S RISEN OHH OHHH OUR MIGHTY SAVIOR OHH OHHH JESUS CHRIST OHH OHHH HE'S RISEN

P APARAZZI JEWELRY CONSULTANT A T YOUR SERVICE! By S.L. Maxwell-Robles I first met Felecia DonaldRogers in high school. She was actually friends with and in the same class with my older sister, two grades ahead. But even then she was sweet as pie, and always had a since of calm and peace about herself.

Q: W ho is Felecia Donald...Excuse my Felecia Donald-Rogers (Felecia laughs) A: Who is Felecia Donald-Rogers, wow...um, well I am fist a child of God, I'm a wife, I'm a mother, I'm an educator, and basically, you know, my goal is to touch people, and people's lives and not necessarily being real religious, because I'm not a real religious person, but it was pretty much the foundation of my life being it from my grandparents who both made sure I embraced God as being a part of our lives and the foundation of our lives.

Now, having been connected on social media for quite some time, I was intrigued when I saw her introduce her new company, Trensetta Jewelry, all under the auspice of this also new, dynamic, and fastly growing umbrella company, Paparazzi Accessories, known for their exquisite $5 jewelry pieces.

So I guess, over the years, you know, people have always come to me, and talked to me, and asked my opinion about things. And you know, I just asked myself the question, "why do people always

Needless to say, I reached out to her, and requested an interview, and here's what she had to say.

come to me asking me questions?" Like, when I need people, I can't really find anybody, and somebody, about a year ago, one of my co-workers was like Felecia, you know what, God put you on earth for you to touch the soul of people's lives. And that actually like really stuck with me. So I was like wow. So, pretty much in a nutshell, that is the foundation of who I am. Who I am is to just touch the soul of people's lives pretty much, and [doing] that through everything I do. [Doing] that through learning the word, and going to church, and that's me. Talking to other people, you know the people I come in contact with. That's pretty much who Felecia Donald Rogers is. Q: W hat was one of your first experiences wit h t he Lord t hat st icks out wit h you t hat let you know, he's real.

want t o t ell us a lit t le bi about t hat and what 's going on? A: Yes, well, right now, I am a teacher by day...I've always, whether if it was hair, nails, hosting events, I've always been one of those kind of people who like to explore and do everything. So, I cam across this company called Paparazzi, and I started doing research. Well, I was doing Mary Kay, and I love everything about Mary Kay, but this company seemed to fit more with my personality. Like I said, I started doing research, and I just saw various women leading the company making six figures, and it's not necessarily about the money, it's more about a sisterhood, people looking out for you. I always want to do those type of jobs where I can help people.

There has been so many different testimonies that I could actually share you know, um...it's just so many. And the thing about it, we just have to listen. God is present. He is everywhere. He knows the matter, and to me, taking the time out of our busy day, and then just listening, and having a relationship with him. just taking the time out with him [is important.].

The one's that are uneducated, or think they are uneducated because they didn't receive their high school diploma. You know, you have college [educated] professions. You have all kinds of different women doing it. But I think to be able to touch those lives, it really matters. I like to talk to people, I like to teach people, and I like to motivate people. and I saw the heart of Paparazzi, and it's main vibe. I want to help women grow. And I see [Paparazzi} helping women tap into their identity from different facets of life.

Q: Your a business woman. You

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