Rejoice Magazine March/April 2013 by REJOICE Magazine

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ABOUT OUR PRESIDENT Temia Brinson is the President and CEO of Rejoice Magazine, which is a Faith-based, Christian Lifestyle Magazine. The magazine highlights the latest news, aggregated from multiple sources and attracts visitors daily on its website RejoiceMagazine.net.

Temia Brinson, President Rejoice Magazine

She is a radio personality and host of The Rejoice Magazine Radio Show, heard locally in Orlando, Florida on WOKB 1680AM and globally via rejoicemagazine.net, wokbradio.com, and mobile application Tune In Radio, tunein.com.

Ms. Brinson has interviewed and worked with several notable names such as State Representative Perry Thurston, State Senator Geraldine Thompson, Mayor John Christian, Commissioner Tiffany Moore Russell, Dr. Sheila J. Spencer, Dr. Jamal Bryant, Bishop Willie J. Matheney, Dr. Randolph Bracy, Jr., Dr. Samantha Phillips, Prophet Corvell Brown, Dr. Larry G. Mills, Pastor Derrick McRae, Pastor Alexis Stephens, Javis Mays, Thomas Ware, Pastor Justin Felton, and Overseer Jerry Owens, just to mention a few. She is a Motivational Speaker and the host of two seminars: “Single, Saved & Satisfied; Are You Really?” and “Reinvention of the Black Woman”. Ms. Brinson attended Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida and served as a member of the BethuneCookman Gospel Choir. Now, she currently serves as Minister of Music and Head Musician at Wootson Memorial Church Of God In Christ, where Elder Eullas Brinson, Jr. is the pastor, under the leadership of Western Florida Jurisdictional Prelate, Bishop Willie J. Matheney. She is a member of the Vote Out Loud committee, which is in partnership with Innovations Middle Charter School. Ms. Brinson also serves as an active member in the Black Caucus of the Orange County Democratic Executive Committee. For Bookings & Interviews, email us at editor@rejoicemagazine.net

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Table of Contents MINISTRY The Music Ministry of J. Shep & Standard….…………..……………...…..….…4 Dr. Sheila J. Spencer: The Prophetic & Dream Institute………..…………...……5 Drs. Michael & Samantha Phillips, Sr.: Kingdom Life………………..…….........9 Rev. Elijah L. Hill: The Lost Soul Of Black Religion..………………..…….10-11

GROW YOUR MINISTRY ` GROW YOUR BUSINESS CONTRIBUTING WRITERS J. RICHARD BYRD BRYAN L. COBARIS REV. ELIJAH L. HILL DR. ADRIAN MANLEY SILIANISE MOISE VINCE SANDERS

Rejoice TV…………………………………..………………………………...…14 Richard Byrd: Not Afraid…………………………………..………………....…17

THE HEALTHY YOU Bryan L. Cobaris: Get Your Big But Out Of The Way……………………….…..6 Dr. Adrian Manley: What Will You Do With Your Life?……………...………...8 Silianise Moise: 4 Ways To Learn To Love Yourself...........................................18

PEOPLE GRAPHIC DESIGNER TEMIA BRINSON ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE MANAGER EULLAS BRINSON III ADS@REJOICEMAGAZINE.NET

Vince Sanders: Don Cornelius…………………………………..…..………..…13

ENTERTAINMENT Miz T: God’s Comic Relief Baby!…………………………………..………....…7 The Rejoice Magazine Radio Show…………………………………..………..…7 The Harlem Globetrotters…………..…………………………………..………..12 Comedian Steffon Vann: The SoulFunny Radio Show………………………….20

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1. Always love yourself. Many people start to lose confidence in themselves if they meet someone who doesn’t like them. Let me ask you a question, do you like and get along with everyone that you meet in life? I know I don’t. I don't live everyone I've met throughout my life and I know that not everyone would like me, but my self-worth is not based on someone opinion of me, of who I'm. Life is filled with people who have different opinions and beliefs about different situations, cultures, politics and religion. It is that difference that makes life beautiful filled with different opportunities. You have to love yourself at all times. You are a precious gift to the world from God. Learn to love yourself unconditionally. Differentiate between who you are and your actions. Love yourself for the simple fact that God created you for a reason and that He loves you unconditional. 2. Pay attention to yourself talk. Learn to talk to yourself in a positive and loving way. Many people talk negatively to themselves and keep saying statements like “I’m not good enough” "I'm not beautiful enough" "I'm not thin enough or tall enough" “I will never achieve my goals.” “I’m depressed” among other statements. When you talk positively to yourself, you are programming your subconscious mind with positive images. Whatever you program your subconscious mind with is what you attract to your life. By loving yourself, you will start to feel the love and acceptance of others around you as well. Start talking kindly to yourself and you will be on the path to self-love and to achieving your wildest dreams. 3. Forgive yourself. I’m sure you have made some mistakes that you are not proud of. Know that we all make mistakes. There is no person that hasn’t made mistakes in life. There are some people who made mistakes and keep feeling guilty. They believe they can’t and shouldn’t be forgiven. What you have to remember is that there is nothing that you have done that you shouldn’t be forgiven for because God has already forgiven you. Forgiving yourself might take some time, but if you learn to change your thoughts and view the mistakes you have done as experiences that you learn from, forgiving yourself will be much easier for you.

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4. Stop seeking approval. If you are like most people, the chances are you sought approval at one time in life. It is good to want people’s approval, but when approval becomes a need instead of a want, this is when it becomes dangerous and could affect yourself love. Not seeking approval is good for you because it teaches you to be confident in yourself and in your values. There are many people who put a lot of importance on what other people say. You don't need approval of your friends nor family to be who you are, to be who God intended for you to be, so STOP LOOKING FOR IT. While listening to what other people say is important, their opinion shouldn’t be more important than your opinion. Remember, you are a unique person that should always be loved BECAUSE YOU WERE CREATED IN GOD's IMAGE, so be proud of who you are, who you are becoming. Live a life that is pleasing to God. You are a true gift to the world and do not ever forget that.