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CONTENTS 1. Edit or ial 2. Tech n ology Now 3. Live Righ t 4. Tak e Tim e f or M om an d Dad 5. Be Peacef u l 6. Th e Rem ot e
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SUMMER ENDS, BACK W hat can I say, we love our Teens!! Welcome and t hank you for checking out our premiere issue of Black Teen Magazine!! We are very excit ed t o bring you t his plat form, and also are proud t hat it is in-keeping wit h wit h our st andards, Christ ian principals and focus. Our aim is t o inspire, educat e, love, uplift , and empower our yout h wit h news, informat ion, knowledge, and Godly wisdom so t hat t hey make choice t hat honor t heir charact er, bodies, lives, souls, and overall well-being. W it h t hat said, we will also address and speak t o t hose t opics t hat have major impact on our yout h, and t heir families. Our hope is t hat t his publicat ion shines as a beacon of light and also act s similar t o a "hub" if you will t hat not only unit e our yout h, but also act s as a well-st ocked compass, covering and int ernal guide for t hem. To demonst rat ed what we have discussed in t he aforement ioned st at ement s, please check out our feat ure/cover st ory Technology Now. In a world where t echnology changes it seems as fast as we change our clot hes, we want t o encourage our Teens how t o engage wit h such t ools using t heir conscience as well as balance. Next , are you doing what it t akes t o keep yourself healt hy, wealt hy (not just money wise) and whole? Check out our feature "Live Right" and enhance your life/ work/school plans. Next , have you found yourself at odds or drift ing away from your parent s since ent ering your Teen years? Read our st ory "Take Time for Mom and Dad" and be uplift ed and encouraged. Also, have t he TV or X Box t aken cent er st age in your life, if so, check out our poet ic piece "The Remot e". And last , but cert ainly not least , we want you t o sit back, relax and enjoy reading t his publicat ion.
StephanieMaxwell- Robles Publisher/Editor- in Chief Content and Creative Director
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Technology Now By Stephanie Maxwell-Robles
Technology. If you are not up On the latest and the greatest that is being offered and developed in terms of technology, clearly, you are being left behind. From cellular phones, to smart TV's, to Coding, to Apps, to specialized components that can be geared towards anything and everything. These devices can be activated with just the touch of a finger and lets not forget, or even your voice. Technology makes the world go round, and as "creatures of comfort" we love anything that is amazing, cool, spectacular to look at, as well as work with, and also makes our lives easier, right? I know that I do. In actuality, advances in technology is how I am bringing this magazine to
you. However, the fact of the matter is. that as a Christian, technology should never be "driving" us, we should be driving technology. Well someone might ask, "what do you mean by that?" Well, what I mean by that is that as Christians, it is certainly okay for us to admire, like and use technology to make our lives easier and more operable. After all, isn't that the reason why God gave someone the ability to consider a need, and the ability to develop a means to address that need? However, again, as Christians, we should be clear about the fact that our lives, our very essence and our beings do not revolve around technology. Some, as evidenced by every arena of our consumer ladened, capitalistic and wealth-driven society even
try to establish a claim to self-worth or self-value based up the type of device or kind of technology you posses based upon who it's made by and how much it cost. For example, you may not be considered a "heavy hitter " by some if you have a regular or generic brand of a product for a lesser dollar amount than compared to a name-brand, top dollar item when realistically, they pretty much do the same thing. We must shift our focus away from anything that does not allow us to be our absolute best when living life and serving Jesus Christ. If you have to become a snob or even a jerk just to say that you use a specific product or service, then you probably should consider who you really are versus who God would like for you
to be. Therefore, anything that gets in the way of you living your best Christian life is what the Bible considers an "idol". "Idolatry" can be anything that you worship or pay homage to more than God, and God forbids idolatry. Here is a leading Scripture Reference: 1. "The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not; They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths. They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them" Psalms 135:15-15 (KJV). Let us instead use technology for what it is worth. To do a great work, and job of obedience and of excellence, and do it unto the Lord and to advance God's Kingdom be it in school, work, business, ministry, etc.
L IVE RIGHT By Stephanie Maxwell-Robles It is important that you take good care of yourself. As a young person, the habits that you establish today will not only affect you now, but also carry over into your tomorrow. Take the time to do those things that will ensure that you live a life that is healthy, balanced, thriving, and above all else, pleasing to yourself and God.
There are good habits that you should employ on a regular basis to make sure you are healthy and strong. Following is a suggested list: 1. Eat Well 2. Drink Water 3. Exercise 4. Stay Positive 5. Pray Learn to live right today!
TAKE TIM E FOR M OM AND DAD TAKE TIME FOR MOM AND DAD SOME DAYS THEY WERE ALL YOU HAD TOOK CARE OF YOU WHEN YOU WERE A BABY WHEN YOU WERE MAD, SAD, OR MAYBE GLAD THEY DID WHAT THEY COULD EVEN THOUGH TIMES WERE NOT ALWAYS PERFECT TAKE TIME FOR MOM AND DAD THEY DID ALL THEY COULD DO FOR YOU TAKE TIME FOR MOM AND DAD THIS LIFE IS NOT JUST ABOUT YOU © 2019 By S. L. Maxwell-Robles
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"Blessed are the peacemakers: they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9
The Remote By Stephanie Maxwell-Robles Does your life sometimes feel like a remote? Your on, than off again. Some times you feel like you're here , and other times you feel like your lost. I want to encourage you on today. Sometimes life can throw us curve balls that we're neither prepared for nor particularly care to have it manifests in the manner in which it does. Now, while you may not be able to control circumstances, people, and situations around you, you are absolutely in control of how you react or how you participate in such activities. When life starts to feel like an unforgiving remote, stand back, take a few moments to breath and began to collect yourself. You have every right to live a life that is whole, balanced and "drama free". Get into your prayer box and ask God for some direction. You can never be in total control of life, situations, people or the the "remote" at times for that matter, but rather, choose how you will carry yourself throughout it all.
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