MECCA BLACK MEN'S MAGAZINE JANUARY 2020

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Happy New Year!!

Who can believe it? Another decade gone. I mean, from the electing of the very first African-American presidents in the United States, to the electing of the current president, business man and real estate tycoon Donald Trump. This past decade certainty has its fair share of memorable moments. With that said, we hope that you are geared up and ready, not only as a Christian, but also as a Black man to move forward this year, and in a big way, to see what the Lord has in store for you this year and beyond. As many have prophesied, we believe 2020 to be the year of manifestation.

The year where many will bear the visible fruit of their labor.

Have you spent the last 10 years tilling your field or working in your heavenly garden? That is, obediently completing assignments and those specific task that God has given you to do in terms of your life, health, wealth, or ministry? Some of you know exactly what I mean. And the truth is you could not have gotten any of it done without the Lord, Jesus Christ by your side. With that said, be sure to read our special feature this month addressed specifically to you, "Do you know who you are in Christ Jesus?". And finally, we want you sit back, relax and enjoy reading this publication!

StephanieMaxwell- Robles Publisher/Editor- in Chief Content and Creative Director

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CONTENTS 1. EDITORIAL 2. NEW START 3. WHERE DID THE TIME GO? 4. NEW YEAR'S TO-DO-LIST 5. TIME FOR YOURSELF 6. WINTER MAN CAN 7. DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE IN CHRIST JESUS?

NEW START PG. 16

WHERE DID THE TIME TO? PG. 18

TREAT YOURSELF PG. 22

TO DO LI ST PG. 20

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NEW START NEW START, NEW START YOU MAY ALSO NEED A NEW HEART WHEN GOD DOES THINGS FRESH AND ANEW YOU SHOULD BE THE FIRST TO ASK LORD, HOW CAN I PLEASE YOU NEW SHOES, NEW BED WHEN THESE THINGS ARE WORN, IT CAN DISTURB YOUR HEAD BUT ALL THINGS ARE COMING NEW IN THIS BRAND NEW YEAR! NEW START, NEW START WHO'S READY FOR A BRAND NEW HEART? © 2020 By S. L. Maxwell-Robles

WHERE DID THE TIM E GO? WHERE DID THE TIME GO YOU DON'T LOVE ME NO MO' LIFE THAT IS, IF YOU WASTED TIME, TOWARDS WHAT YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO DO WHERE DID THE TIME GO I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS IT POSSIBLE I ALMOST WANT TO THROW IN MY SHOES BUT IF YOU STILL HAVE BREATH AND STILL HAVE GOOD HEALTH THERE IS NO REASON TO QUIT NOW BUT ONE THING IS FOR SURE YOU CAN'T NEITHER HIDE NOR RUN THAT TIME AWAITS NOT EVEN FOR YOU © 2020 By S. L. Maxwell-Robles

N ew Y ear's

"To-Do-List " Instead of making a Resolution this New Year, why not create a To-do-list.

A to-do-list implies something that you must get done, not just something you aspire or desire to do. It creates a greater level of commitment, as well as increases the odds that you will get what needs to be done, done.

Now bear in mind, Rome was not built in a day, therefore, keep your upgraded, to-do-list at a feasible number of "items" you want to accomplish. For example, in addition to your "regular " weekly, daily, or monthly to-do-list, your New Year 's list is different all together, yet written down in a manner that reflects that same method.

Tp keep it simple, start off with a minimum/maximum of three items that are a must do on your to-do-list. Give yourself a set amount of time to get done whatever you would like to get done, and just like your normal to-do-list, cross that item off immediately after you have a accomplished the task at hand.

So, you now might be saying, "Well, what if something has to be completed over a course of time, say 6 months to one year?" That is more than fine. Simply created an expanded, and more detailed list with what you specifically want to tackle each day, week, or month. Write this information down on a calendar or in an organizer /planner with compartmentalize sections to clearly detail your immediate specifics.

And finally, don't forget to cross off the items off your list once you have finished it, thus leaving room to perhaps add another set of three.

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Tr eat Your self

By S.L. M axw ell-Robles Treat yourself. Do you believe in doing this? And I'm not talking about in a selfish, "taker " kind of way or mentality either. Just simply taking some time to treat yourself to something that can be like a "mini reward" or payback for always helping, giving, taking care of your responsibilities and seeing after other people.

I want to encourage you today to take the time and treat yourself.

You deserve it.

WINTER M AN CAN DID YOU KNOW THAT THE WINTER MAN CAN? FREEZE YOUR THOUGHTS AND YOUR DREAMS HE CAN TOTALLY AND DOWNRIGHT MEAN HOWEVER, IF YOU PLAN WISELY, THE WINTER MAN WILL BE JUST THAT, A SMOKE SCREEN YOU SEE, LIFE IS LIKE THE WINTER MAN SOMETIMES COLD, AND SOMETIMES BLAND HOWEVER, ONCE AGAIN, IF YOU HAVE A PLAN, BE IT DESIRED JOB, MOST FAVORITE CAREER, EDUCATIONAL GOALS, HEALTH AND FITNESS PLAN, FOR YOUR OWN HOUSING, STABILITY OF ONES SELF, PLUS BEING A FAMILY MAN... ...WHO DA WINTER MAN? © 2020 By S. L. Maxwell-Robles

DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE IN CHRIST JESUS DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE IN CHRIST JESUS IT IS A SIMPLE FACT IF YOU KNOW WHO YOU WERE IN CHRIST JESUS YOU ALREADY KNOW HOW TO ACT BECAUSE WHEN YOU KNOW WHO YOU WERE IN CHRIST JESUS IT'S NOT EASY TO PULL THE WOOL OVER YOU BECAUSE WHEN YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE IN CHRIST JESUS YOU GO AHEAD, AND MAKE IT DO WHAT IT DO © 2020 By S. L. Maxwell-Robles

Win t er Recipes Ginger Bread Cookies Ingredients -

3 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup molasses 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk

Mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt in large bowl. Beat butter and brown sugar in another large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add molasses, egg and milk; beat well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Press dough into a thick flat disk. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at minimum 4 hours, or 24 hours (overnight).

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. First roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured work surface. Cut into gingerbread men shapes with 5-inch cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges of cookies are set and just begin to brown. Cool on baking sheets 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Decorate cooled cookies as desired. Store cookies in airtight container up to 5 days.

Prep Time: 20 m Cook Time: 10 m Ready in 4 h 30 m

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