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CONTENTS
STAY ALIVE PG. 14
CHANNEL YOUR INNER BEAUTY PG. 16
1. EDITORIAL 2. POETRY IN MOTION STAY ALIVE WISDOM BEYOND MEASURE WHAT'S YOUR LIFE LIKE?
3. FEATURE CHANNEL YOUR INNER BEAUTY
W ISDOM BEYOND MEASURE PG. 18
W HAT'S YOUR LIFE LIKE PG. 22
3. COVER STORIES "A HAIR STORY" REPARATIONS 4. BIBLICAL FOOD JEREMIAH 29:11 JOHN 10:10
JEREMIAH 29:11 PG. 26 A HAIR STORY PG. 32
REPARATIONS PG. 24
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FALL IS HERE!! There's nothing that says Fall greater than an actual change in weather. After a hot and steamy summer, the first relief in site can actually start in September, depending on where you live. And of course, the first official day of the season begins on September 21. I love the fall because these days mean to me maximum chill/comfy time, time with the family and just the all-around thought of getting snugly at home with a nice bowl of soup or a stellar pot of home made chili. I also love to, every blue moon, grab a nice, big and frothy cup of hot cocoa and let the beverage warm and nourish me. If you can attest to any of my aforementioned personal enjoyments, then this month's issue is going to be right up your alley. If you enjoy keeping the embers burning during the major fall cool down, check out our piece Stay Alive. We are sure you will be inspired. Has the summer left you feeling a little "burnt" or "busted", check out our feature Channel Your Inner Beauty and learn how to realign with yourself, God and nature. Also, piggy-backing off of this theme of "focusing on you", please check out our feature A Hair Story". While more and more Black women are embracing our hair legacy, read a personal story of acceptance. And finally, sit back, relax, and enjoy reading this publication.
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STAY ALIVE DO WHAT YOU GOTTA DO TO STAY ALIVE YOU ALWAYS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE, AND OF COURSE THRIVE DON'T LET NO ONE STOP YOU FROM BEING ALL YOU CAN BE DON'T LET NO ONE STOP YOU FROM LIVING AND DOING IT MARVELOUSLY YOU SHINE GIRL AS MUCH AS YOU SEE FIT YOU SHINE GIRL DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE BULL_ _ _ _ © 2019 By S. L. Maxwell-Robles
get your life and priorities back in order.
CHANNEL YOUR INNER BEAUTY By S.L. M axw ell -Robles As Black women, it is so important to know not only who you are, but also whose you are. As a child of the almighty God, I'm not even quite sure who the Devil gave the notion to first that Black, which has been historically proven not to crack, was not beautiful.
self-care, self-love, and all around self-indulgence if you get my drift.
That coupled with the daily grind of life in itself can rob one of precious time that could be spent towards some much needed
If you have been feeling lately like life is a wash, and you just can't seem to get your mojo back, here are a few steps we feel can help
As a people, and women, we tend to put everyone ahead of us, and sometimes fail to take care of the most important person who ensures so many things get done - us!
In addition to doing those things that not only make you feel well, but also scream great self-care, we want to give you few Scripture References that can aid you, uplift you , and encourage you in this practice. Scripture Reference #1: "I will praise thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made" Psalm 19:14 (KJV). Yes, you were fearfully and wonderfully made, and don't ever let anyone tell you different! Every person is special and uniquely crafted by our God. Scripture Reference #2: "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him, male and female created he them" Gen esis 1:27 (KJV). You were created in
the stellar image of your creator! God don't make junk! Continue to read and study Scripture so that you know your story too. Scripture Reference #3:"Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons" 2 Ch r on icles 19:7 (KJV). Now, there is more than one Scripture Reference to the Lord, or God not being a respecter of persons in the Bible. Which should indicate its importance. God sees us all the same, therefore, any debacled thoughts or images that one may have against you as a Black woman simply don't matter because they are not of God, and God is our creator, not man.
WISDOM BEYOND M EASURE WISDOM BEYOND MEASURE IS SUCH A GREAT PLEASURE BECAUSE IT COME FROM ON HIGH GOD IS THE SOURCE TO GIVE YOU YOUR MOST AND DECIDES HOW HIGH YOU SHOULD FLY SO, DON'T TRY TO DO IT ON YOUR OWN YOU MAY WIND UP LIKE LOVE JONES SEEKING HIGH AND LOW FOR WHOSE BY YOUR SIDE BUT TAKE IT FROM ME YOU CAN ALREADY SEE WHO IS TRULY YOUR RIDE OR DIE
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WHAT'S IN YOUR LIFE? WHAT'S IN YOUR LIFE IT MUST NOT BE QUITE RIGHT THE WAY YOU ALWAYS SINGING THE BLUES CAN YOU GET A GRIP MAYBE PUT YOUR HAND ON YOUR HIP AND SAY, I'M NOT GONNA TAKE IT NO MORE THE DOOR IS WIDE OPEN IF YOU WILL JUST LISTEN TO WHAT GOD IS TRYING TO TELL YOU FOR THIS IS THE TIME TO ALIGN WITH THE DIVINE AND DO ALL THAT HE'S CALLED FOR YOU TO DO
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REPARATIONS: THE HISTORY By S.L.Maxwell-Robles According to Lexico.com and the Oxford Dictionary the meaning of reparations is, REPARATIONS: The making of amends for a wrong one has done by paying money to or otherwise helping those who have been wronged. "the courts required a convicted offender to make financial reparations to his victim".
American Black slavery: "Reparations for slavery is the idea that some form of compensatory payment needs to be made to the descendants of Africans trafficked to and enslaved in the Americas as a consequence of the Atlantic slave trade. the most notable demands for reparations have been made in the United Kingdom and the United States".
Also, according to wikipedia.com, in terms of
Now, consider what the Bible says "Then he must confess his sin that he has
committed and must make full reparations add one fifth to it and five it to whomever he wronged" Nu m ber s 5:7 (NET) And finally, let's consider the Bible Reference that sums it up all up in one nutshell: "And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death" Exodu s 21:16 (KJV). REPATRIATIONS NOW!!!!
"For I k now t he t hought s t hat I t hink of you, sait h t he Lor d, t hought s of peace, and not of evil, t o give you and expect ed end" Jer emiah 29:11 (KJV)
A HA IR STORY... By Tymisha Perison
Au gu st 17, 2019. Th e begin n in g of a n ew jou r n ey of cu t t in g m y h air .
I had thought about this for some time. I had been hesitating to do it. So after months of talking with my husband, I finally did. But what really inspired me, I was using this product and talking with the lady who makes it and she told me "Just be yourself, your going to love it". My hair was damaged and needed to be fixed. After all the weaves, braids, and hairstyles, I told myself there's gotta be a way to fix it. So I ended up cutting my hair to start the process all over again and I'm loving it, and been getting a lot of compliments. I want to thank my husband for always motivating me at times when I wanna give up.
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