Soulful Image: Online Issue 2

FINANCES • TRAVEL • FITNESS • BOOKS • ENTERTAINMENT

Online Vol 2

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How To Have A Stress Free Christmas We usually get so caught up in the excitement of Christmas and the New Year with friends and family, we keep getting flustered by the little details that help make our Christmas a bit easier. Here are a few tips to help you get ahead until the New Year.

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Miracles: The Reward for our Obedience Our miracles are given by God, but is earned by our obedience and servitude.

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Travel Consultants Can Be Superheros Too

Thanks to the internet, booking a vacation has never been easier.

But travel expert Yolande Castello reveals how important having a travel consultant can be when you’re on your next trip.

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Using Your Faith As Your Financial Foundation

It’s important to work hard for your money, but when you have faith in God for your finances, you’ll see that earning will be less stressful.

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You Gotta Put In The Work

5 Ways To Fuel Your Family’s Financial Future

These great tips help you and your family make a more cohesive plan on how you earn and spend money.

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Mariah Carey: The Queen of Christmas Returns

Check out the review of the new Mariah Carey Christmas special that premiered December 4th.

In Every Issue 4 Contributors 6 Message From the Editor 9 Straight from the Soul of

our Readers 10 Begin To See Yourself 52 Faith Filled Books 57 My Hearts Says 58 Cady Kids

On The Cover: Soulful Image Magazine Founder as Mrs. Claus

Award winning photographer Lawrence Kerr tells us how he came to the life changing decision to put his health first and how it was the best decision of his life.

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A Woman’s Workout Works Everything Out Maria Mata discusses how a lot of women don’t realize that working out in not for just getting into shape. It’s a complete positve overhaul of your internal and external image.

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Allister Thomas

Inside Your Soul

This Month’s Soul Contributors These are some of the talented people who contributed to this issue’s Soulful Image to make it special just for you.

FOUNDER/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Tracey-Acadia Thomas CREATIVE DIRECTOR Allister Thomas STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Lawrence Kerr Leon Mathura WRITING STAFF Suzan Hart Dr. Cynthia Stone Dianna Jerry Alexi Bracey Pastor Nikki Clarke Yolande Castello David Cohen Jim Pagiamtzis Grace M. Barkwell Angela Argentina Harriette Patrick Barron Germalin & Yerodin Barnes Kirsten Soupourmas Kesha Christie Atisha Sanderson

Lawrence Kerr

Award-Winning Photographer/Brand Coach helping people cultivate their brand, tell their stories, stand out and connect with their desired audience. lawrencekerrmedia.com IG@lawrencekerrmedia

Tamesha Mitchell

Founder of Empowerher101 Career Coach Consultant Mentor & Educator empowerher101.com IG@moneysavvytamesha

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Maria Mata

Certified Personal trainer. Fitness group instructor.

Nutrition preparation specialist.

IG@mariamata_fitness

Lucien Atkins

Owner of Digital Savvie & Co. and Founder of The Profit Pathway. A Business & Lifestyle Advisor that helps individuals and businesses find the path of clarity in their business and their life.

IG@ digitalsavvieco

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s much as things have been challenging for us all this year, I am definitely grateful for all the little milestones we’ve created.

As soon as the pandemic shut down the world in March of this year, we paused, pivoted, and sought the Lord for our next directions. In doing so, we obtained an incredible new headquarters for Soulful Image Magazine. We have a fantastic office that now houses our business, some of our interviews, meetings, and more! We found ourselves a Mentor who has helped connect us with some great people and resources and as well given us some solid advice about our publication. We have more writers and contributors than ever before. We started to introduce facebook and instagram lives and recorded interviews. We created our first ebook called, “Act Like You Cannot Fail.” And we are excited about some incredible connections we’ve made in the last little while which is going to take us to the next level very quickly.

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Regardless of what is happening, God can and will still bless you when you take your eyes off of fear and doubts.

He will reward you when you press through to creating and focusing on your end goals.

and focus on creating a miraculous new year. 2021 will be what you envision it to be as long as you think, speak and act like you cannot fail. You can create miracles for yourself and your family as long as you believe it is possible.

Normally, we commit to printing 3-4 issues a year. Due to the pandemic, we said we would focus on 2 print issues but have also added complimentary issues online to help serve the community. In doing so, we have attracted new readers and potential advertisers. Our Loral Langemeier and Les Brown issues are the best selling issues we have to date.... even during what some say is a recession.

So, never let outside circumstances dictate your outcome.

In this issue, we focused on great shopping gift ideas you can find mostly on amazon. But don’t miss out on some great articles such as How To Have A Stress Free Christmas, You Gotta Put In The Work, Miracles: The Reward For Our Obedience, 5 Ways To Fuel Your Families Financial Future, and more!

Overall, we have still completed 4 issues; 2 online and 2 in print. We feel very happy about that, with this being our very first Holiday Online Shopping Guide! This year we wanted to focus on the miraculous spirit of Christmas, the joy, the giving, and let ’s not forget the celebrating! Despite what is happening in the world, let ’s not forget to celebrate

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May this issue bless you and all those who helped contribute to it. May you bless the advertisers by ordering f rom them and sharing this issue with your family, f riends, and community.

Read on!

Tracey-Acadia Thomas

Founder & Editor-In-Chief

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Straight from the Soul of our Readers I love that gospel singer, Roxanne Robinson’s new video on YouTube, and it’s a pretty upbeat track.

My little one was dancing while I was playing it. The song reminds me of the time when my family went to Jamaica for a vacation and we would enjoy the rich music. Thank you for featuring her. There are many hidden treasures out there and you guys covered another one.

Jacqueline B.

-New York, USA

I read that amazing article about how merciful God is and how we shouldn’t judge others. I’ve always felt that as Christians we need to spend more time showing love as a community instead of judging others regardless of sex or race.

Barbara D. -Brampton , ON

Us at Soulful Image appreciate all our loyal readers and the new ones too and we never get tired of hearing from you.

If your letter is chosen as Letter of the month, we’ll send you this official Soulful Image Magazine I GOT SOUL T-shirt.

If you missed our last web issue, you can get it at soulfulimagemag.com We want to know what you think about what we do. So drop us a line from time to time. info@soulfulimagemag.com

Inside Your Soul what it was sent and created to produce.

You need to pray focused intentional prayers and Declarations of what you want and believe is possible. When you speak powerful words your ear gate will hear your voice’s commands which will increase your belief and set your heart, mind and behaviours in the direction you need so that you can do your part to bring your desired miracles to pass.

3. Take Action and act like it is already done!

When you believe it is possible to receive your miracles, and when you line up your prayers and words with conviction and power, your actions will begin to show your belief and you will prepare to receive that of which you are seeking.

Getting Ready for a Great New Year.

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n December last year we asked our community of followers if they had the power to fulfill a miracle what would it be. We received a flood of responses from healing sickness and diseases, eliminating world poverty, restoring relationships, eliminating hunger, homelessness and every extreme needs throughout the world. Do you know what all of these responses showed us?

People truly do care about the conditions of families, relationships, their lives and want to make a difference throughout the world globally!

But the question is how can you effectively create these miracles or any miracle in your life and the world altogether and actually see them come to pass? How can you make this next decade the most miraculous decade of your life?

Here are a few things you will need to do consistently allowing you to create and manifest any miracle in your life.

1. Believe Miracles are Possible!

Without belief you cannot have it. You

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cannot receive what you do not believe.

But if you believe it is possible and you believe it is yours without doubting you can and you will receive that miracle according to God’s will for your life. God knows what is best for you and the timing that is best for things to show up in your life when you submit everything to Him. You must believe miracles are possible and that God is a miracle working God that loves you and has your BEST interest at heart.

2. Prayers and Declarations When God created the universe He spoke everything into existence. His thoughts became words and His power in His words manifested in the physical. God has given us the same creative power through our own words. So when you pray and declare the promises of God over your life, your circumstances, or circumstances happening in the world, you will manifest your beliefs according to God’s will.

Praying God’s word is Powerful! It cannot go back to God without it accomplishing

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E.g. A person who was fired and is believing God for a financial miracle starting with a new job must first believe that God will provide what they ask and need. They will display faith through bold prayers and gratitude followed by actions of belief. They may begin putting out resumes and then prepare for interviews they expect to receive. The point is in order to receive miracles you must prepare for them as if you are expecting them to occur.

God will meet you right where you are in your faith. The important thing is you must believe. Pray boldly and declare words of conviction. Then take action with the expectation that you Will have what you are praying for. Do this in everything submitting it all to God and you can experience a decade full of miraculous results, breakthroughs and success.

Begin to see yourself creating a miraculous decade, becoming a powerful leader in your families, relationships, and communities. Commit yourself to doing your part. Everyone plays a part in God’s master plan. So focus on your purpose and eventually combined actions will make great impacts globally.

Light In Your Soul

by Tamesha Mitchell

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is the holly jolly season once again! December is here and if you are anything like me, your brain has already sent a million signals that lots should be happening right now in terms of preparation, and rightly so. So here are some of my recommendations as we tackle this season of celebrating our Saviour’s birth.

You can start by creating a budget for gifts. Budgeting for gifts is such a therapeutic activity that is guaranteed to put some cheer into your holiday prep. Knowing exactly how much you have to spend and being intentional about sticking to that puts so much joy into giving. Not just that but it makes it super easy to determine where you can afford to shop generally based on your limit. It helps you to determine the gifts/cards that could be home-made if they are treats or DIY’s so that you are putting that much more personal love into your gift-giving.

And then comes the topic that is sometimes just a bit tricky to deal with. Although you would love to be able to attend all the events and parties of all the wonderful women who you have met through networking, you must face the reality that this will not be possible this year due to Covid. Finding gracious ways to connect either over zoom, making phone calls and creating these scheduled times will help with the feelings of overwhelm as your schedule becomes more manageable and as you are able to look at your calendar with the ability of managing social distancing and spreading your Christmas spirit.

Shopping your local thrift or consignment store or even your own closet in order to get your hands on fabulous holiday finds is another great way to maximize your dollar-cost value at this time of the year. While you may be able to mix and match pieces in order to create completely new stunning ensembles, the feeling of walking out of a store with an entire outfit costing $20 is phenomenal. Who says Christmas time has to send you into a maxed out credit card mode? Certainly not!

Delicious, decadent entrées and treats help create the atmosphere at your own shin-dig. Making lists of dishes and stocking up early on ingredients weeks in advance is a must. There is no one happier for the holidays than the woman who is prepared for these holiday small gatherings with their wonderful gift-giving experiences and those glamorous outfits that put absolutely no pressure on the pocket book.

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uring my years of travel experience, I have had an opportunity to service many people at different capacities. Traveling gives us not only an opportunity to experience the world, but also to connect with others and share our stories.

One very vivid memory I have and still stays with me is of “John”, a client I booked out of Calgary Alberta. John had called the agency I worked for at the time and was very excited to book a vacation for himself, his wife, son and daughter. I gave him a few options and he decided to book a 5 star family resort in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.

He wanted the best for his family, so I also knew he would care for their well-being while away in a foreign country. After explaining the family plan for insurance, he added that to his vacation and was ready to finalize his trip. That resort was the Grand Princess

By Yolande Castello Riviera Hotel.

This resort is a Canadian favorite and very reasonably priced for families.

What should have been a great vacation, turned out to be a vacation that would change the life of many, including myself as a Travel Consultant.

My colleague called me on November 14th 2010 while I was at work, and asked me if I had a moment to speak. Hearing the tone and somberness of my colleague’s voice, I can tell it was very important, but I wasn’t prepared to hear what she was going to say to me.

The devastating news was that the Grand Princess Riviera had a fatal explosion, the worst of it was that I found out that my client John, and his son were among the fatalities.

My heart dropped and I immediately started seeking answers and desperately hoping it was a mistake. Unfortunately, this was not the case. I immediately had this desire to be part of the solution in such a heartbreaking tragedy, but how can I do this? I know that I didn’t speak with the wife as the husband insisted on doing all the bookings, and, what would I say?

I decided to take the initiative and reach out the best way I knew how. I contacted the airline and to my satisfaction, not only did they reach out to the surviving members on the resort, they assisted in expenses for extended stays and travel expenses to fly everyone back home, including their deceased loved ones. This did bring me

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some comfort, but I still had this desire to reach out. After a month after the accident, I reached out to John’s wife. To my surprise, she answered, seemed well and was back to work. My conversation was short, but I also wanted to make sure she was doing well, and reaching out to the right resources. She thanked me, and that was the end of the conversation.

With that said, my job, although it is to make dreams come true and turn bucket list vacations into reality, there is that small percentage of Travel Consultants that will experience these kind of connections with their clients.

A true Consultant is with you from the beginning to the end of the vacation, no matter the situation. It’s like a marriage, through the good times and bad. The purpose of this story is to make sure you choose a Travel Consultant who understands and cares for your needs before, during and after travel.

Travel Consultants prepare you with what to do while away, and getting you prepared for when you leave. We’re there to make sure you have all your travel needs met, at least most of them. Prior to leaving on vacation, you should feel you are leaving with a sense of confidence and assurance that you as a traveller have made the right decision. Having a relationship that involves trust is very important.

Especially when you are planning a getaway that can potentially change your life.

Make sure you’re investing in someone that will deliver that door to door service. If anything goes wrong, there is someone you can lean on. Travelling can be stressful, especially in this unfortunate circumstance, and thankfully this is not the norm. Your travel experience not only boils down to the right vacation, but also, the right experiences from booking, to travel, to memories with family that can never be replaced or forgotten.

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Feeling Soulful

By Lawrence Kerr

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f you know me or follow me on social media you would probably say my passions are photography, branding, working out, and funky socks. What you may not know is that inspiring others by sharing my fitness journey gives me the most pleasure of all of them combined.

Over the past years in particular my fitness journey, or my journey to better as I call it, has been well-documented and shared. It has been filled with ups and downs, but with hard work and commitment there have been more wins than losses. The question I get asked most is how it started.

Looking back, there has been something in my life that kick started my drive to lose weight and get in shape. In my mid Twenties, when my 3 year old son called me “fat boy,” taunted me to catch him and ran away before I could. In my 30’s when a co-worker challenged me to get in “the best shape” possible in 12-weeks.

Then again in the past 5 years with a few more fitness challenges. I won all of the challenges I entered. I even managed to catch my son for a time.

However, winning challenges wasn’t enough to keep me motivated and I always put the weight back on and then some. There had to be something else.

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Like many men I rarely go to the doctor unless I HAVE to. SO it was amazing that when I turned the big 4-0 I went for my second physical ever. I should note that I only did the first one as a requirement from US Immigration when I was moving to Atlanta.

Everything checked out alright. Reflexes were sharp, I did my blood work, whatever they are looking for when they cup you and tell you to cough. All good, but before leaving the doctor’s office we discussed a few other things that were ailing me.

Here’s how the conversation went:

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Me: Doc, my shoulder hurts when I wake up in the morning Doctor: It’s likely because you are putting too much weight on it while sleeping.

Lose weight.

Me: My hair seems to be falling out prematurely Doctor: It is likely because you are sleeping on your back when your shoulder hurts too much and your head is rubbing on the pillow too much. Lose weight.

Me: My girlfriend says that I snore like a freight train barreling down the tracks

Feeling Soulful was tired of failing and the see-saw battle of weight loss. I had given up before I even started.

Then came the Black Men’s Health Challenge by Taibu Health Services. It was with a group of men that ranged from early 30’s to mid-50’s. It wasn’t just about working out or what to eat and when. We learned about cultural challenges black men faced and even did yoga. Then there was the competitive aspect.

We were separated by East vs West and no one wanted to be the one that held the team back. Evenmore, we didn’t want to let our brothers slip and helped each other where we could.

However, since it was a challenge and I wanted to win, I educated myself on Intermittent Fasting as well. I also researched and found my detox cocktail of lemon, ginger, apple cider vinegar turmeric and cinnamon that I still use off and on today.

I won that challenge and two more after it as well. I went from a triple extra large to a large with a 36 inch waist. The gym and my love of cycling were no longer just tools to win competitions, but a part of my lifestyle and personal brand. However, it was my change in mindset that really made it all happen and continue to find ways to improve my health. I have retired from health challenges as they got me results in that 6 to 12 week period, but didn’t serve me after. Instead, I learned to seek to better myself and be happy with small improvements.

Doctor: He didn’t say anything and just looked at me …

You would think I’d get the message, but I went about my life as if nothing happened. Even after I got that dreaded phone call that I needed to come back in

What if I put in all this effort try to lose weight and like the other times wind just putting the weight back on?

to see the Doctor for a follow-up. They found elevated levels of fat around my liver. He told me that it wasn’t “serious”, but something to watch. Guess what the Doctor told me to do though”? You guessed it “lose weight!” So I went out, joined a gym and didn’t go for over a year.

I know what you are thinking. How could a university educated, grown man with three kids and a growing business NOT want to take care of his health. Truth is that I didn’t care enough, but more so I was scared. What if I put in all this effort try to lose weight and like the other times wind up just putting the weight back on? I

It reinforced that I can accomplish whatever I want IF I believe I can do it, visualize the outcome and be prepared to put in the work. Coming to terms with the fact that I am at my best when pushed or challenged was an important eye opener. However, being honest, beating others feels nice, but finding greatness within, embracing it and giving it life is the purpose of the journey. To become the best you, whatever that is. That is my journey to better.

Have a picture perfect day Beautiful People. Remember to document your journey, share it and connect.

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Feeling Soulful

By Maria Mata

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hen most of the women hear about gym, exercise, training and workouts, most of them believe that it’s all about six-packs, big biceps triceps or huge legs, but that’s not true.

Research has shown that a good workout is beneficial for women’s mental health especially for those with mental illness such as anxiety or mood disorders,and have shown that exercise is a no-chemical treatment.

Studies have also shown that aerobic exercise that raises the heart rate, such as biking, running swimming can add years to their lives and even be as effective as regular medical treatment. Based on statistics, women who exercise regularly get an enormous sense of well-being, feel more energetic throughout the day, sleep better at night and have sharper memories. A regular exercise routine is an investment for your mind, body and soul, which is known as the triangle of well-being. When it becomes a habit it can foster your sense of selfworth and make you feel better about your appearance, boost your confidence, and help you become more motivated and set new fitness goals.

Most of us women now a days have faced mental or emotional challenges in life.

Exercise can help us to cope in a healthy way instead of resorting to alcohol, drugs, or other negative behaviors. Regular exercise can also help women boost their immune system and reduce the impact of mental stress. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to devote hours out of your busy day to train at the gym, sweat buckets or run mile

Despite being a size 20, Charlotte Clarke is always up for an aerobics after monotonous mile. You can reap all the physical and mental health benefits of exercise with just thirty minutes five times a week. Two fifteen minutes or even three ten minutes exercise sessions can also work just fine.

A recent study in the United Kingdom found that women who squeeze their exercise routines into one or two sessions

during the weekend experience almost as many health benefits as those who work out more often. So do not let a busy schedule at work, or home be an excuse to avoid activity. Get moving whenever you can, find the time your mind and body will thank you.

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Miracles: The Reward for Our Obedience

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ome think miracles are circumstances that happens out of nowhere. But as a believer you must know the real source of these divine events. They are the ultimate blessings from God that arrive right on time. They happen when you need them the most and when you are in your darkest hour. These extraordinary occurrences don’t just happen, they are your reward for your obedience to God. When you hear his voice directing you to do and say things, you must obey his calling. He may have a miracle right around the corner but you will never know unless you trust in him, his unfathomable plan, and obey his word. It is not alway easy to follow his directions without questions. His call to action almost always has to do with helping someone who really doesn’t deserve your kindness, doing something you are terrified to do or being merciful to others who don’t deserve it. More often than not he is calling you to transcend your worldy mantras and beliefs to move closer to him and into his light, the light miracles are made of.

The perceptions and ideals that your mind has created by others or yourself can assist you for sometime, but there will come a day when your faith and obedience will be tested.

Your Miracle Awaits

The tests that he will lay before you will come in many forms to see if you are ready to receive the miracle you seek. You would be hesitant to give free money to a gambling addict so God needs to be sure his miracle will not be wasted. This does not mean it won’t happen, it just means you will need to shed your toxic thinking and uproot the source and move closer to him. This is much harder than it sounds and it will take numerous attempts to succeed. Remember: These tests are not here to plague you or hold you back. God is trying to break your limiting mindsets and bring you into his blessed

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plan. Even I remind myself of this often.

Walk in faith and step into his plan:

As a strong believer, I know his high plan for my life is unfolding everyday provided I obey his commands. Though at times it has proven difficult because I can’t always see where the immediate tangible blessings will come from in a particular command. It is always within the moment of my humanity I act out of emotion and realize that I have failed his test yet again. The more he gives me the same test the more I need to rewire my thoughts to walk in faith of his plan. Everything he brings into your life is apart of his higher plan for you. We all must abandon the plan we have so delicately orchestrated and step into the one he already has in place. His plan is blessed, his plan will workout, and his plan is always protected.

Praise Him:

He has brought you this far and has further to take you.

With each test that is mastered, no matter how small, you move closer to him. As his presence grows in your life there is no longer room for the old aspects of yourself. You must praise him with a grateful heart because he has seen you though turbulent times, protected you and given you strength through it all. My mom always says: God never sends a bird without a branch. In everything he does there is a reason and connection. You cannot see it at first but when you fill your heart with gratitude and joy everything becomes clear. Thank him for the stuggles and unpleasant times because there is always a purpose that leads to healing, growth and salvation.

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Handle Your Business

Using Your Faith as Your Financial Foundation

By Dr. Cynthia Stone

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re you carrying excess weight in regards to interest rates, debt repayment, poor credit and more? Well, just like it sounds, staying fit is crucial to your overall wellbeing and health. The alternative is, of course, dread, stress, depression, excess fees, not to mention the blocks it puts on you in terms of Christmas presents, extracurricular activities for your children, home and auto maintenance and more. Without a proper financial base, relationships in your life will suffer. With a solid financial foundation, it will allow you the freedom to pursue your dreams, freeing you from the grind of wage slavery and enabling you to do more with the people you love and all those within your circle of influence.

The key is to strike a balance between having a solid foundation of profit, and making profit your number one priority…the false profit/prophet. When you make it the be-all and end-all of your endeavours, you create a love of money that the Bible warns about as being the “root of all evil.” This does not mean that money in and of itself is evil, it implies that placing money above all else is.

This is where I believe a lot of faith-filled people go astray… where they allow their obsessive and excessive worry about material needs overwhelm them. In doing so, it demonstrates a lack of trust in the Lord.

When we entertain such analysis paralysis we become slaves to wages, acting like outsiders to the family of the Lord. Instead, we are encouraged to trust in God for the provision of our material needs. Just as it appears in nature, if God can provide food for birds and beauty for flowers, so too can God provide for his children. Trusting in God frees us to pursue God’s kingdom as our primary priority. Further, we are encouraged to be grateful to God for the past provision of material needs. We are also reminded to be mindful of the finances that God entrusts to our care. After all, if we cannot

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track where we spend the lower amounts of income, how can God trust that we will be able to manage the abundance that is promised to us? To that end, we are instructed to to be wise managers of money.

Finally, we are encouraged to be charitable, giving generously to the needy from the vast abundance on loan from the Lord. As it is said “Sell your possessions and give to the poor,” provides a basis for your giving now, as you are promised the kingdom. With such a guaranteed grand inheritance, your trust in God can grow now for your own material needs and increase your generous sharing with those less fortunate.

It becomes apparent that to change your relationship with money, you must change your perception of money. That comes down to your fundamental beliefs of money. My challenge to you is this: if your existing beliefs about money have not served you, and chances are if you are struggling with money they have not served you, consider this: money is a gift. When you reframe your paradigm about money as a gift, it frees you to enjoy it, pursue it without guilt, but also to be grateful when it comes into your life. It also means you have a stewardship toward it. Life is best enjoyed when you view money as a tool to have and live the life you want. It can be of great assistance in achieving your life purpose and passion. When you get serious about money as a stewardship, it allows you to fulfill your life purpose and creates the momentum necessary for you to bring in more money. Like a flashlight, when one cultivates an appreciation for money, rather than an obsession for money, it can serve as a tool to shed light on the areas of your life that are most important.

Handle Your Business You can keep a scoreboard in a general meeting place within the home, so that members can check in and check-off where they are within the budget. The person who goes over budget the soonest may have to do someone else’s chores - or find a way to generate money to pay into a family piggybank (as a penalty)

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5 Ways to Fuel Your Family’s Financial Future

by Lucien Atkins

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his year is almost at a close and what a year it’s been! Between having to adjust to a life of quarantine due to corona virus, as well as the civil, social, and political unrest in this world, I’m not surprised if you found yourself in a haze, and barely able to focus on your financial goals.

we spend time with daily will significantly contribute to who we become. Engaging in personal development as a family will help to foster family relationships during the challenge of learning something new.

Consider exploring topics such as real estate investing, stock trading, or money management.

If you have been looking for ways to get your family’s finances back on track in 2021, here are 5 great tips!

2. Family Budgeting Challenge Challenge everyone in your household to restrict their 2021 budget to a set amount per category without going over. And, have fun penalties for the person who breaks the budgeting rule. For instance, challenge your household to spend within certain pre-set limits for the year:

1.Family Personal Development Days Make your family’s personal development time a priority. Show the importance of personal (and professional) development by incorporating studying or learning new skills together - as a family.

You hold the key to your family’s personal development and growth. Studies show, who

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Clothing - $1,500 Shoes - $1,200 Eating Out - $1,000 Amazon - $1,000 Gifts and Treats - $1,000

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3. Zoom Check in on One-Another’s Future and Financial Goals With everyone being so busy, dedicated family time and Sunday evening dinners may now be a thing of the past with so many of us staying connected only through our personal devices. However, it’s still possible to hold family conferences through zoom and skype! Consider scheduling an official “Family Financial Check-In” Day every month. This would be a great way to stay in tune with one another’s future, financial and professional goals. These ongoing family check-ins are also a great way to keep one another accountable (after all, what is family for?)

4. Have a Family Savings Goal Consider coming up with one family activity that everyone in the household can contribute to. Perhaps going on a family vacation (once the world has re-covered from this virus), or doing something special for the grand-parents (like sending them on vacation). Your family savings goal could even be something more personal, such as purchasing a new washer or dryer. Whatever the goal, consider making it a joint family effort, where everyone can contribute to the cause through extra errands or a small part-time gig. The end result will be more rewarding, knowing that everyone has contributed.

5. Build a Business Together Last but not least, conduct a survey of everyone’s skill sets to determine whether or not there may be a household hustle hiding in the mix!

Having young ones contribute to a larger household goal, by using their skill sets will help to increase their self-confidence, selfawareness and self-esteem. There’s no better way to achieve your household income goals than with the entire family taking pride in the fact that you were able to achieve it, together.

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presents

The time is upon us once again to bring love, joy and togetherness in each other’s lives. We do that by giving the gift of company, compassion and of course, things you can buy online! In partnership with Amazon, we have found the coolest items you can get that is affordable and can get to your door real fast.

Get them credit cards out because tis the season, to do some holiday shopping! click on each item or ‘right click - open in new tab’ to go to the specific page

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bebe Womens French Terry Jogger Lounge Sleep Sweatpants Pajamas

Lightweight, soft fabric with just a hint of stretch feels dreamy against your skin.

Riders by Lee Indigo Womens Plus Size Midrise Bootcut Jean Our regular fit mid-rise jean sits below the natural waist and has a slimming fit through the seat and thigh. Our premium stretch denim holds its shape and flatters yours all day, So you look and feel great no matter where your day takes you

Under Armour Men’s Surge 2 For runners who need flexibility, cushioning & versatility.

Amazon Essentials Women’s 2-Pack Tech Stretch Short-Sleeve V-Neck T-Shirt

This pack of two sporty tees features a flattering fit and subtle logo at the hip for casual-cool workout style

Isotoner Womens Stretch Fleece Lined Gloves

Stretchable spandex flex points perfectly contours for a custom fit.

Calvin Klein Cotton Bralette

This unlined cotton Bralette features an elastic bra band with repeating, iconic Calvin Klein logo.

Caramella Bubble Fuzzy Bunny Slippers

All animal lovers out there, these warm slippers make the perfect present for home wear.

Ever Plus Wireless Bluetooth Winter Hat

Built-in Detachable HD Stereo Speakers & Microphone

Splat Planet Color in Superhero T-Shirt with 10 Non-Toxic Washable Magic Markers Color in and Wash Out

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BEAUTY GLAZED

6pcs/Set Liquid Lip Gloss Professional Lip Makeup Tool Velvet Matte Moisturizing Hydrating Nutritious Lipstick Kit

Anastasia Beverly Hills - DIPBROW Pomade

-For Medium Brown hair with warm/gold undertones -Long-lasting and smudge-proof -High-pigment formula glides on easily and dries fast

Make Up For Ever Smoky Extravagant Mascara

-Boasts an ergo-conic brush that allows for ultra-precise, intuitive application -Contains soft fibers to lift each lash individually -Defines & coats lashes for spectacular volume & length

OLEHENRIKSEN Ole Henriksen Balance It All Essentials Set

-A dual-action warming and cooling pore-refining facial scrub with glycolic and lactic acids to deeply purify pores, absorb excess oil, and leave skin soft, smooth, and healthy-looking -Controls oil, exfoliates and deeply purifies and reduces the look of pores -Warm up to smoother skin and refined pores

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FENTY BEAUTY BY RIHANNA Match Stix Trio

A magnetized trio of long-wear, light-as-air makeup sticks curated by skin tone, with two Match Stix Matte Skinsticks to conceal and contour, and one Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick to highlight.

Vtrem Scalp Shampoo/ Massage Brush Soft Silicone Rubber Hair Brush for Women/Men

Grace & Stella Makeup Trifold Vanity Mirror with 24 LED Lights 2X, 3X, 10X touchscreen magnification Includes USB power cord (batteries optional)

LC Dolida 3D Sleep Mask Bluetooth Headphone -No pressure to your eyes -provide up to 8 hours playing music

Arishine Magnetic Eyeliner/Lashes Kit

Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer

Built with a genuine ION generator to promote faster drying and create styles full of shinier and healthier-looking hair. Still has the Ceramic Coating which helps protect hair from over-styling with even heat distribution that penetrates hair quickly and dries from the inside out

This magnetic eyeliner and lashes kit comes with a special eyeliner that contains ultra-fine magnetic particles that allow the magnetic eyelash to easily connect. The eyeliner is also smudge-proof and is used with a familiar brush. No need for any sticky glue!

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Smartphone Video Microphone Kit

LED Light,Phone Holder,Tripod Vertical & Horizontal Vlog YouTube Filmmaker

Canadian Studio Quick Pro Photo Setup -Softbox fluorecent video lighting -1000 continuous light WATT output -Muslin backdrop and stand Kit

UBeesize 60” Camera/ Smartphone Tripod

-Smartphone Bluetooth Remote -iOS/Android -Carry Bag

Canon EOS Rebel T7 18-55mm DC III Digital Camera Capture super fine details and beautiful, vibrant colours with the EOS rebel T7 camera’s high-resolution 24.1 Megapixel aps-c Sensor

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Behringer Podcastudio

Everything you need for professional podcasting, music production and digital home recording Get a full recording studio “out of the box” including XENYX 302USB mixer with built in USB/ audio interface, XM8500 microphone, HPM1000 headphones and more

Neewer Video Conference Lighting Kit

-For Zoom call meetings -YouTube/TikTok -Live Streaming -2-Pack 6-inch Dimmable LED Ring Light with Tripod Stand & Color Filter

PoP Noise Cancelling Lapel Microphone

-Single head lavalier -Omnidirectional condenser -Youtube, Video Recording -iPhone, Android & Windows

Moukey Video Microphone for DSLR Camera/Smartphone

Vlogging for iPhone, Canon/ Nikon/Sony Camera

DJI Osmo Mobile 3 Smartphone Gimbal

-Up to 15 hours battery life -Foldable and portable -Activetrack 3.0 -Gesture control

CamKing Digital Camcorder

-YouTube Vlogging Camera -24MP HD 1080P 18X -Beauty Function Recorder -3.0”, 270 Degree Rotation LCD Digital Screen Camera

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Dove Men+Care Dual Sided Shower Tool -Effectively washes away odourcausing bacteria while locking in moisture -Dove Men+Care combines the deep clean of a body wash with hydrators found in lotion

MANSCAPED™ Electric Groin Hair Trimmer, The Lawn Mower™ 3.0

-Waterproof Wet / Dry Clippers -Replaceable Ceramic Blade Heads -Standing Recharge Dock

L’Oréal Paris Men Expert Hydra Energetic

-ALL IN 1: Fight the top 5 signs of fatigue, Dry skin, Dull skin, Tight skin, Loss of tone and Tired eyes -LONG DAYS AND LATE NIGHTS: Don’t let fatigue settle in Reach for 24 HR protection in order to keep up with your busy lifestyle

PAISHENKEJI Rotary Electric -Wet and Dry Beard Trimmer Bald Head Razor -Grooming Kit -Facial Cleansing Brush

Rocky Mountain Barber Company Beard Oil -

Premium Cold-Pressed -9 Oil Blend with Cedarwood Scent, -Eucalyptus, Jojoba, Tea Tree, Coconut Oil

Wahl clip ‘n trim 20-piece 2-in-1 hair cutting kit Excare Beard Catcher Apron -Trim your beard in minutes without the mess and stop

clogging your sink.

-With an adjustable magic tape around the neck and a decent width, this beard shaving apron suits most men. Attach the neck strap, insert the suction cup hooks into the holes on the other side of the cape, secure the suction cups on the mirror and now you can start trimming!

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HAIR CLIPPER+TRIMMER IN ONE: This clipper delivers exceptional power for no-snag cutting, & features a built in detail trimmer for necklines & beards.

Great hair clipper for men, women, & kids; with selfsharpening blades that cut through all hair types.

The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation

Mike Matthews is the #1 bestselling fitness author in the world, with over 1.5 million books sold, as well as the founder of the #1 brand of all-natural sports supplements, Legion.

Webber Naturals Apple Cider Vinegar Capsules, 500mg Sunny Health & Fitness Twister Stepper

-Portable elliptical machine with built-in resistance training -Exercise bands work arms, chest, back, and shoulders for total body workout

Used for a variety of health conditions including weight loss, digestive difficulties, joint pain, infections, and as a blood thinner.

FitDesk Cycle Under Desk Cycle

-Low pedal rotation height; 9.75 inches -8 position magnetic resistance and balanced flywheel -Foot-shifter allows for hands-free tension adjustment

Fitness Resistance Bands 11pc

5 different color bands: yellow band 10 lbs, green band 15 lbs, red band 20 lbs, blue band 25 lbs and a black band 30 lbs, can be used individually or combines for maximum power

Fitbit Tracker Inspire Heart Tracker

Utilize 24/7 heart rate to more accurately track calorie burn, resting heart rate & heart rate zones during workouts

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Keurig K-Mini Plus

-5 inches wide, perfect for small spaces.

-Strong brew: brew a stronger, more intense cup.

-Your perfect amount: brew any cup size between 6-12oz with Keurig K-Cup pods.

-Removable one cup reservoir: just add fresh water for each brew.

Removable reservoir makes for easy cleaning and filling.

-Pod storage: holds 9 K-Cup pods and Fits in your brewer for ultimate portability and saves counter space.

Black and Decker 4-Slice Toaster Oven

-4 slice/9” Pizza Cooking Capacity -30-Minute Timer with Stay-On -Removable Crumb Tray

KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Mini Food Processor Ninja Nutri Pro Compact Personal Blender

-Nutri Ninja Pro Extractor Blades rotate at high speed to liquefy ingredients into the smoothest nutrient juices, smoothies and purees!

-Auto iQ Technology optimizes Ninja Pro Extractor Blades and Power to deliver maximum nutrient and vitamin extraction

-3.5 cup work bowl features a locking blade, handle and pour spout for easy serving -Master tasty dressings and sauces with the drizzle basin.

-2 speeds and pulse operation give you precise control to produce coarse or fine results. Power is 240 Watts -Compact and lightweight, the mini food processor is the perfect size for everyday use in the kitchen.

Smak Digital Instant Meat Thermometer

-Food Cooking Thermometer, Backlight LCD Undercooked meat and food is a thing of the past. You don’t need to wait for an eternity to get an accurate reading. With the super-fast and accurate Smak digital meat thermometer, it takes only 2 sec. You’ll cook like a pro with this food thermometer every time

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Brita Water Pitcher with Filter

-Small, black, Brita 6 cup water pitcher with 1 easy to use filter -Reduces chlorine taste and odor, copper, mercury and cadmium to deliver healthier, great tasting water

Sunbeam 15” Skillet

-Extra-large 15” x 12” capacity skillet -Non-stick Coating for easy clean up -Cool Touch Handles Quick release Temperature Probe -Tempered Glass Lid, Steam Vent

GEEKHOM Heat Resistant Kevlar Oven Mitts Oven Gloves

BISSELL Spinwave Cord Powered Hard Floor Mop

-Food Cooking Thermometer, Backlight LCD Undercooked meat and food is a thing of the past. You don’t need to wait for an eternity to get an accurate reading. With the superfast and accurate Smak digital meat thermometer, it takes only 2 sec. You’ll cook like a pro with this food thermometer every time

-Quiet Operation with on Demand Spray for Sealed Hard Floor Surfaces -Powered hard floor mop scrubs your floors so you don’t have to, safe for cleaning Sealed, hard-surface floors ; -Power Cord Length: 22’ feet -2 trial bottles of multi-surface formula included -Includes soft touch pads for gentle cleaning on hardwood floors and scrubby pads for tough, sticky messes

iSPECLE Dish Drying Rack

2-Tier rack to keep all the cooking untensils and cups tidy, easy to put just-washed dishes somewhere without having to twist or turn; racks and holders could be adjustable and removable thus you could DIY according to your preference

BIUZKO Triangular Corner Sink

-COMPATIBLE WITH MOST DRAIN AREAS -EASY TO INSTALL AND CLEAN -Installed with a suction cup and two supporting ends to form a stable triangle structure, offering strong load-bearing capacity.

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PlayStation 4 - 1TB Slim

-All new lighter slimmer PS4 -1TB Hard Drive -All the greatest, games, TV, music and more

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Launch Edition -PlayStation 5

Xbox One S 1TB Console

Play over 2, 200 games including more than 200 exclusives and over 600 classics from Xbox 360 and original Xbox. (Games sold separately.)

XBOX ONE Wireless Controller

Experience the modernized design of the Xbox Wireless Controller – Carbon Black, featuring sculpted surfaces and refined geometry for enhanced comfort and effortless control during gameplay.

Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy‑Con

-The Nintendo Switch and Dock connects the system to the TV and lets you play with your family and friends in the comfort of your living room -With a bright, high-definition display Nintendo Switch lets you bring your at-home gaming experience with you anywhere; to the Park, on an airplane, in a car -- anywhere

PXN V3II PC Racing Wheel

-180 Degree Usb Car Steering Wheel with Pedals -For PS3, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch -REALISTIC “COMPETITION” WHEEL DESIGN: Dual-Motor feedback driving force racing wheel to provide realistic gaming experience, Intelligent auto-adjust vibration levels according to different driving scene.10.24inch/26cm in diameter, with an ergonomic design;

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Super Smash Bros Ultimate -NIntendo Switch

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild -NIntendo Switch

Burcica Retro Game Console

-620 Games Built in -2 Controllers for NES Style AV Output -Third Party Product, Not Original Console.Connect to your TV via AV out and play hundreds of games instantly.

Let you can easily enjoy vivid and exciting video games in a big screen.If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.We will provide you with the best solution.

Pandora Treasure 3D Arcade Game Console -3003 Classic Game -4 Players Online Game -1280X720 Full HD Video Game

Mpow EG10 Gaming Headset

-PS4, PC, Xbox One -Soft Memory Earmuffs -Noise Cancelling Mic -Stereo Bass Surround, LED Light

Gigastone 128GB Micro SD Card

Gaming Plus, Nintendo Switch Compatible, High Speed 100MB/s, 4K Video Recording, Micro SDXC UHS-I A1 Class 10

Qulomvs Big and Tall Gaming Chair

GameSir T1s Bluetooth Game Controller for Android

-USB Wired Gamepad for PC -Gaming Controller for Smart TV/TV Box, PS3, Samsung Gear VR

-Supports Adults 400LBS -Lumbar Support -Massage -Headrest

Razer Tartarus v2 Gaming Keypad -Mecha-Membrane Key Switches

-32 Programmable Keys -Customizable Chroma RGB Lighting

Cyberpunk 2077 - XBOX ONE

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Satisfy Your Soul

Fire 7 Tablet

(7” display, 16 GB) Black

WeChip Air Mouse Remote

Multifunctional Remote Control for Android TV Box/PC/Projector

Echo Dot (4th Gen) Fire TV Stick

-Alexa Voice Remote -(includes TV controls) -HD streaming device

-Control your smart home - Use your voice to turn on lights, adjust thermostats, and lock doors with compatible devices.

TP-Link AC750 WiFi Extender RE200 Smyidel 9.8” Portable DVD Player Supports SD Card Remote Controller 2 Hour Rechargeable Battery AV-in/Out,Region

Covers Up to 1,200 Sq.ft and 20 Devices, Dual Band WiFi Signal Booster & Repeater

BOMAKER 37” 2.0 TV

3D Surround Sound, Wireless Bluetooth, 4 EQ Modes, Remote Control, Optical, RCA Cable

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Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker II

-Innovative Bose technology -Water-resistant speaker -Wireless range up to 9 m (30 ft) -Lithium-ion rechargeable battery 8 hours of play time, with USB power sources -Built-in mic for speakerphone or accessing digital assistants like Siri or Google Now

Fosa Portable Mini Projector -1080P LED Home Cinema -Support Laptop PC Smartphone -HDMI Input

QPLOVE Android 10.0 TV Box

-4GB RAM 128GB ROM 4K -Quad-Core -64bit Cortex-A53 Set Top Box -Support BT 4.0/USB 3.0/H.265/Dual WiFi 2.4G/5G -Wireless Keyboard

Samsung 40” Smart Ultra LED TV

1920 x 1080p Resolution Enjoy an intuitive, connected home entertainment experience with Smart TV and Wi-Fi Built In Smart TV technology is powered by Tizen, connect to your favour shows and movies with Smart TV. Smart TV Hub Apps include: Apple TV, Google Play, Netflix, Prime, Cineplex, Crave, UFC, DAZN, TVA Sports, and more!

TCL 50S425-CA 4K Ultra HD Smart 50” LED Television

-Striking 4K UHD picture performance with high dynamic range (HDR) technology -Smart functionality offers access to thousands of streaming channels featuring more than 150, 000 movies and TV episodes via Roku TV

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Hudway Glass Navigational Heads-Up Display Glass

Turns any smartphone into a headup display (hud). It works with any smartphone and HUD app. Assists without distracting. Glass Transparency allows for a clear road view and display right in the driver’s line of sight.

Cutequeen Black car Laptop/Eating Wheel Desk Very light to carry, but sturdy enough to support a laptop,lunch and notepad.

Hook on your steering wheel, you will get an instant ergonomic desk. it can be Intended to mount on the steering wheel in seconds and can be stowed

Quntis Qi Fast Charging Car Phone Mount

15W Wireless Car Charger 360°Rotation Wireless Car Phone Holder, Compatible with iPhone 11 Pro max Xs Max XR 8, Samsung S10+ S10e Note10 Plus and Qi Enabled Devices

Schumacher Smart Battery Charger

Digital display for voltage and percentage of charge, Start/Stop interface, and LED indicators and push button controls make this unit easy to use.

Automatically selects charge rate for charging and maintaining.

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WOLFBOX 12“ Mirror Dash Cam Backup Camera

Upgraded from most rearview mirror cameras, WOLFBOX 170° front and 140° rear lens provide an ultra wide view, minimizing the blind spots for safe driving/ reversing. With smart screen split function, you can observe dual lens display simultaneously.

Autel MaxiScan MS309 Car Engine Reader

one of the user-friendly car scanners in the market. Portable, more powerful and affordable scanner.

NETVIP Bluetooth Car Speakerphone

Keep your eyes on the road while taking calls. Our T821 also allows you to connect to 2 phones simultaneously & easily switch between music and calls!

Canon MAXIFY MB2720 Wireless Color Printer with Scanner

DJ¡Wang Grey Modern Home Office Chair

Always be ready to print in as little as 6 seconds from power on with Quick First Print.

Built to handle the big jobs, the MAXIFY MB2720 features a large 500 Sheet Paper Capacity consisting of two 250 Sheet paper trays.

designed to support your back always in correct seating way to protect your back and backbone

Salton Coffee Mug & Tea Cup Warmer The Salton mug warmer keeps a full cup of coffee, tea, soup or any other beverage at the ideal drinking temperature.

VicTsing Essential Oil Diffuser -Super Quiet Aromatherapy Diffuser, -Waterless Auto Shut-off -8 Color LED Lights -Wood Grain

SimpleHouseware Mesh Desk Organizer with Sliding Drawer Danby Designer Two Door Mini Fridge

3.1 cu.ft. (87 litres) total capacity refrigerator Energy star compliant Environmentally friendly r600a refrigerant Reversible door hinge Canstor beverage dispensing system

Space-saving mesh design with stylish drawer. No tools needed.

Two side load letter trays, and a tray with a 3 compartment Drawer. Upright section has five 2� Compartments.

Panasonic 2-in-1 Corded/Cordless Phone Wall-mountable corded base unit with large white backlit display; 2 Handsets with backlit display and illuminated keypad for easy use

Everlasting Comfort Seat Cushion for Office Chair

SEAT CUSHION FOR TAILBONE Made with pure memory foam with no additives. Can be used to improve bad posture while driving or sitting for long periods.

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Enfuntins Kalimba 17 Key Thumb Piano

Handmade with Selected solid Acacia koa wood and ore metal tines, Acacia koa wood delivers richer, clearer, thicker sound compared with mahogany material.

Donner Full-Size 39 Inch Electric Guitar Sunburst Package with Amplifier

RockJam Digital Keyboard

Full-size 39” electric guitar and all the accessories necessary to start playing, perfect for beginner and intermediate players.

Compact digital keyboard with 61 full-size keys, LCD screen, record and playback functionality, 100 keyboard sounds, 100 rhythms, and 50 demo songs

GP Percussion Drum Set

The set includes a kick pedal bass drum, snare drum, two cymbals and three tom drums. Also included with this drum set is a drum throne and two drumsticks.

RockJam Portable MIDI Electronic Roll Up Drum Kit with Built in Speakers 9 drums pads with variety of sounds: Crash cymbal, high tom, Snare, open/close hi-hat, low floor tom, low-mid to, ride cymbal

Donner Soprano Ukulele

Soprano ukulele bundle pack includes soprano ukulele, gig bag, tuner, 4 extra Aquila nylon strings, 4 picks and cleaning cloth. Meet all needs of both beginners and professionals.

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Squier by Fender Affinity Series Precision Bass

Ideal for first-time players, the Squier Affinity PJ Bass Pack includes an Affinity Series Precision Bass with a powerful split-coil P Bass® middle pickup and a growling J Bass® single-coil bridge pickup. It also features a smooth-playing “C”-shaped neck and a lightweight, comfortable body. We also included a free 3-month subscription to Fender Play®—the easiest way to learn bass.

Monopoly Super Electronic Banking Board Game Hasbro The Monopoly Super Electronic Banking board game features an all in one electronic banking unit, and amps up the excitement with unique rewards!

Sorry - Hasbro

Pick the card that gets your pawns out of the starting area, and then get ready to challenge your opponents in this game of sweet Revenge.

Taboo - Hasbro

Get your team to say the Guess word without saying the Taboo words

UNO - Mattel The classic card game of matching colors and numbers

Watch Ya Mouth Party Game

In this laughter-inducing, competitive card-based game, teams of players, hampered by cheek retractors, attempt to read and interpret/speak out phrases and.... Hilarity ensues.

The Game of Life - Hasbro In this game, players can make their own exciting choices as they move through the twists and turns of life.

Guess Who - Hasbro

Bring back childhood memories and introduce “the original guessing game� to your kids and grandkids.

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Just My Style Color Your Own Unicorn Messenger Bag

Disney Princess Ralph Breaks The Internet Movie Dolls with Comfy Clothes & Accessories

Hasbro Disney Frozen Elsa Fashion Doll with Long Blonde Hair and Blue Outfit Inspired

by Frozen 2

L.O.L. Surprise Dolls Sparkle Series

Kiss Naturals Lip Balm Making Kit

VTech Kidi Secrets Notebook

Barbie Glam Getaway Portable Dollhouse

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DC Super Hero Girls Wonder Woman Doll Action Doll

Mattel Wonder Woman 1984: CR Doll

Glamour Girl Pretend Play Makeup Kit by Make it Up Barbie Dreamtopia Dress Up Doll Gift Set

Barbie Convertible

Barbie Princess Adventure Chelsea Princess Storytime Playset

Barbie Helicopter

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Hasbro Marvel Super Hero Mashers Deluxe Battle Mash Pack,

G.I. JOE Classified Series.

6 inch Snake Eyes

BATMAN, 4-Inch 2-Pack Action Figures

LEGO Technic RemoteControlled Stunt Racer

Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Earthrise Leader Optimus Prime Action Figure 7-inch

NSI Laser X-Real-Life Laser Gaming Experience

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Batmobile 2.4G RC Vehicle Stunt Vehicle

Air Hogs - Star Wars Remote Control Millennium Falcon XL Flying Drone

Hasbro Playskool Heroes Marvel Super Hero Adventures Spider-Man Jetquarters, 5-Inch Action Figure and Vehicle Set

Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Siege Voyager Class Megatron Action Figure

Marvel Legends 6 inch Black Widow figure from MCU Black Widow Movie.

Nerf Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K

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Soul Therapy Mariah Carey:

L

et’s face it, if anyone can save Christmas 2020, it’s Mariah Carey.

The vocal superstar has a gift for everyone for the end of this dramatic year by giving us one of the best holiday specials in decades.

The sparkling trailer for her upcoming “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special,” premiered on Apple TV+ Friday Dec. 4, and believe me, it was the feel good Christmas cheer we all needed.

“I’ve got a great story to tell ya,” narrator Tiffany Haddish says while opening a book. “’Twas the night before Christmas and 2020 had been wrecked, so Santa decided that season couldn’t be merry, without the one and only Mariah Carey.”

The “Queen of Christmas” takes us on a magical journey to her sparkling winter wonderland filled with glistening white snow, little workshops, dancing elves, and of course Ms. Carey herself sarenading us with familiar Christmas classic and some Christmas hit from her past albums. She appears reminding everyone that “we could all use a little magic” this holiday as the coronavirus pandemic rages on.

Carey’s holiday special included star-studded appearances from Billy Eichner, Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri and Misty Copeland and even the Peanuts Gang. (Yeah, Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the crew is in this too!)

There is even a teaming up of “Oh Santa” by Carey accompanied with powerhouse singers Jennifer Hudson and Ariana Grande in matching green dresses and choreography, that will earn the three the title of the “new vocal trinity”.

Carey’s 9-year-old twins she shares with ex, Nick Cannon, son Moroccan and daughter Monroe also made an appearance singing and dancing alongside their glamourous mother which I’m sure will be one of the best memories they’ll ever have.

It has been a long time since we were given a great Christmas TV special that isn’t animate, but Mariah Carey hit it out the park with this one. It was just the thing we needed to pull our heart strings from a tough year and remind us that some precious things doesn’t have to change. Mariah ended this year on one of her special high notes only she can hit. Go see it on Apple TV.

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Soul Therapy

Faith Filled Books

Some pretty cool books and music came out during the last few months of this year. Check out these titles that’ll make great gifts for your friends and family that are avid readers & music listeners.

The Meaning of Mariah Carey Author:Mariah Carey Publisher: Andy Cohen Books; Illustrated edition

The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller The global icon, award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, actress, mother, daughter, sister, storyteller, and artist finally tells the unfiltered story of her life in The Meaning of Mariah Carey “A full-circle triumph for Carey... The writing in this book is arresting.

Carey is rendered as much a spiritual force as a musical prodigy, resilient, self-aware, and also funny, in her regal way.”

- The New York Times “The Meaning of Mariah Carey is an instant classic of pop diva lit” - Rolling Stone “We finally get to meet the real woman behind the image of a diva... Now, by releasing her memoir, Mariah Carey is finally free and she’s offering that key to freedom to readers who have longed to hear her true story so they can better understand their own. It seems she has finally, after all these years, become the butterfly she’s always wanted to be.”

- O Magazine

You Are Never Alone: Trust in the Miracle of God’s Presence and Power Author:Max Lucado Publisher: Thomas Nelson

When life feels depleted, does God care? I’m facing an onslaught of challenges, will God help? When life grows dark and stormy, does God notice? I’m facing the fear of death, will God help me? The answer in the life-giving miracles in the Gospel of John is a resounding yes.

In You Are Never Alone, Max will help you: • Realize that Jesus is walking with you and lifting you out of your storms.

• Dwell in the grace of the cross, the miracle of the empty tomb, and the assurance of restoration power.

• Believe that God is your ever-present source of help.

• Recognize that you are never without hope or strength because you are never, ever, alone.

Today, take courage that you are stronger than you think because God is nearer than you know.

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Soul Therapy Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers Author:Dane Orlund Publisher: Crossway

“Gentle and Lowly comes from the pen of someone who has not just profited from reading the Puritans - but who, more importantly, has read the Bible under their tutelage. One short book can never be enough to convey all the glory of the character of Christ, but this book deftly unpacks something we often overlook: Christ is meek and lowly in heart and gives rest to those who labor and are burdened. Written with pastoral gentleness and quiet beauty, it teases out what twenty biblical texts contribute to this portrait of the heart of Christ, all of it brought together to bring comfort, strength, and rest to believers.”

- D. A. Carson, Theologian-at-Large, The Gospel Coalition

music

You know it ain’t Christmas without the TUNES. Check out these new holiday releases you can get delivered to your door.

We Need A Little Christmas

My Gift

The Christmas Album

Artists: Pentatonix Label: RCA

Artists: Carrie Underwood Label: Universal Music

Artists: Leslie Odom Jr.

Three-time Grammy® Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling artist Pentatonix released their sixth holiday album, “We Need A Little Christmas” on November 13th via RCA Records. The 5 previous albums from their holiday collection (which includes 2x platinum selling That’s Christmas To Me) have sold over 12.5 million albums worldwide.

Carrie Underwood’s first-ever Christmas album, My Gift, features eight traditional tracks and three original songs. The album even includes a stunning duet with John Legend called “Hallelujah,” and a cover of “Little Drummer Boy” that Underwood recorded with her oldest son, Isaiah.

Label: Bmg Rights Management Ltd

You probably spent more than a few hours this summer watching Leslie Odom Jr. perform his award-winning role of Aaron Burr in Hamilton — but that’s not all you’ll see of him this year. In November, the vocalist released his second Christmas album, with reimagined versions of hits such as “Last Christmas,” “O Holy Night,” and “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.”

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Soul Therapy

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ith 2021 just around the corner, I believe it is important to renew your mind and begin to think about the things that you truly want to accomplish next year.

Everything that happens is created from your thoughts, your words and your actions. Fear is something that shows up to derail you from the manifestation of something great in your life. I believe when fear or anxiety shows up it is natures way of saying, are you sure you believe what you believe? Because faith and fear cannot exist at the same time.

If you are dedicating your life to faith, you must diligently guard your thoughts, your words and how you respond to things. It sounds easy, but it takes real commitment to see it through.

So in order to experience the miracles and destiny things you have been asking God for in this next season, you must fully understand that the power is in your mouth. Proverbs 18:21: The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Through your consistent decrees, declarations, and affirmations your WORDS will cause a DIVINE REACTION! God will miraculously put into action what you consistently speak

Soulful Image Magazine Founders (Creative Director Allister Thomas and wife Tracey-Acadia Thomas) as Mr & Mrs Toronto’s Black Santa.

through unshakeable faith over your life.

My heart says that after all that you have gained and lost in this last season through the pandemic, you will realize that there is no time to waste. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us. So run your race. Run it strong, without doubt, and knowing that God is with you and has your back. You cannot fail when you know with everything in your being where you are supposed to be and all that you want to achieve.

When you surrender to God’s will for your life, every miracle, every blessing, every resource will be available to you.

You must go out and take it by force.

Speak those words every single day! Do not let up. Speak them in the morning, at lunchtime and before you go to bed.

Pray them with your spouse, your prayer group or with a friend. Your miracles are waiting for you to take action. Once you decide that you are not willing to live a life of poverty, sickness, disease or defeat ever again, you will have access to everything God wants for you to succeed. Just go get it!

I pray you will focus on all the blessings you have right now in Jesus name. Let your gratitude and worship provide the fuel that you will need to end this season strong and begin the next with great favour.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year, now and forevermore.

Sincerely,

Tracey-Acadia Thomas

Founder & Editor-In-Chief

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