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Honey Bee Press A newsletter brought to you by the Women on the Wall in loving memory of Annette “Honey” Grant

April—June 2014

Accepting God’s Will by Rev. Katrina L. Wallace

Inside this issue: Featured Poem: Through the Fire

A Note From Our Founder

Featured Article: Still Promoting a Fresh Start Financial Fitness

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Honey’s Health Corner

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“Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done…” How often have we prayed this prayer only to realize when God’s will is being done in our lives, we really aren’t in favor of the way He’s chosen to fulfill His will? It’s so easy to utter a prayer that seems so selfless and sounds so spiritual. However, accepting God’s will for your life is not always simple. In fact, there have been things that I’ve had to face where I’ve actually resented the way God chose to accomplish His will in my life. I guess a part of growing up is coming to the place where we can truly say and mean, “Whatever happens; it is well with my soul.” Yet, oftentimes when we’re going through trials, our response and attitude says everything else, but “It is well with my soul.” Nevertheless, the reality and certainty in this life for believers is sometimes God wills for things to happen in our lives that we aren’t in favor of. Once I had to face a trial that involved my son; I wasn’t in favor of it, but I was determined to fight the good fight of faith until I saw victory manifested. I initially responded in faith by praying and fasting, rebuking the devil, and claiming the word of God over my son’s illness. I did not see the healing that I believed for; I shed many tears, visited several doctors, and was up praying many mornings at 3:00 a.m., seeking the face of God for direction and clarity. I just couldn’t understand why this was happening to my child and although I knew it had happened to others, I was expecting deliverance because “I believed God.” After some time, I became angry but refused to give up or be distracted by the circumstances. So with every ounce of my being, I committed

myself to fight the good fight of faith. However, after many months had passed the conditions did not change and were seemingly getting worse. My question to God (who I know is able to heal and who I know is able to deliver) was, “Where is the victory in this situation?” I was praying that God would heal my son before hearing the actual diagnosis, but when that didn’t happen, I was challenged to accept God’s will, but was angry that He had chosen this way. Sometimes the way (the path, the route, the journey) that God chooses for us to obtain victory is not always the most quickest, painless, easiest, or comfortable way. Yes, He promises us victory, but His path to victory may not be the path we prefer to travel. He promises us healing, but His method of healing may not always come by simply delivering us from the sickness. Sometimes the very thing that we prefer not to happen, God allows and despite us, God’s will is perfected in our lives. As many times as I have said, “Lord, let thy will be done in my life,” I’ve found that sometimes my heart has resisted and the attitude of my heart was, “I hate this way.” Nevertheless, in all the trials God chose to deliver me through rather than from, I’ve found that His objective was to fulfill a greater purpose. If I never had to go through, then the humbling that I needed would have never taken place. Paul spoke of Jesus in Phil. 2:7 and how He made himself of no reputation. My reputation could no longer be preserved, I had to let go of what people thought of me because none of that was important. What was important and what really mattered was that

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I released my will to accept God’s way. I now realize the purpose of my experience was to birth a ministry within me. It was my subjection to the adversity, hardships, and difficulties that more of God’s Christ-like character was wrought in me. Because God made me go through the process, I gained compassion, patience and experience so that I may further my cause in ministry and help someone else. We often just want our problems to go away. We want God to deliver us from difficulties or just fix everything so that we don’t have to endure hardness or be uncomfortable. In essence, we don’t want process through. Yet, Jesus who had the power to deliver himself didn’t take the easy way out but rather endured the cross, despising the shame. In John 19:25-26, Jesus responded to His mother while on the cross saying, “Woman, behold thou Son.” After reading this passage, I said to God, “Your mother was watching you hang on the cross and all you could say to her was, ‘woman, behold thou son?’” The response to my question was this, “I had to stay focused and remember the greater mission. Had I allowed myself to think too long on the fact that she was my mother and on my love for her, l could have very well come down from the cross. However, the mission was so much greater than my relationship with my mother. It was about her, you, and the many others needing a Savior.” Our crosses are about more than just

We would like to stand with you in prayer. There is so much power in agreement and prayer. The enemy tries to make us feel like we are alone in this journey when in fact there are many of us that are going through the same thing. The Women on the Wall believe that “sisters need sisters.” We need each other to survive. In the kingdom, when one of us suffers, we all suffer. We want you feel the weight of the prayer pushing you forth in your calling. Send us your prayer requests and know that we will lift you up. No prayer request is too small or too big. Email us at 1wownews@gmail.com.

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us; they are about the bigger purpose and plan of God to impact others. Therefore, despising the pain, despising the shame, and often despising the way, I can now say as Jesus said, “I will that this cup be passed from me. Nevertheless, not my will but THY will be done.”

Through the Fire by Rev. Letrice Weaver

Rev. Letrice Weaver is the author of An Invitation from the King: Experiencing God’s Power to Transform You Into the Person He Created You to Be . She has items from her “Because of Christ I am” collection available for purchase. Please email letriceweaver@yahoo.com for more information. ©Letrice Weaver.

He chose to take me through the fire Though I would’ve chosen another way. I didn’t understand the plan of God Nor did I understand His delay.

Though you may not understand And your flesh may want to leave God says “You must stay here ‘Cause I’m working behind the scenes.

Why couldn’t He quickly deliver me? And why was the fire so intense? God said He’d be with me, But His presence I couldn’t sense.

I’m exposing some impurities That you would’ve never known For it is only in the fire Where what’s in you is truly shown

After the many days of complaints Of wondering Lord, why me? Somehow I felt God speaking softly “Just trust my sovereignty.”

It’s not for your destruction Though you may feel the heat I’m proving you and testing you That I might make you complete.

“I am the God who sees it all And Yes, I’m in control Though you may know not know it now I have a plan that will unfold.”

You see when it’s all over And you allowed the fire to have its way You’ll come forth perfect and entire Because you decided to stay.”

It’s in the times of suffering Where our faith is put to the test, That we learn to trust that God Will work things out for the best.

So I stopped asking so many questions And wondering, “Lord, why me?” It’s my faith that must pass the test So I’ll trust your sovereignty.

It’s in the “furnaces” of life Where all has gone haywire, That God wants us to remember He’s with us through the fire

You are the God who sees And knows exactly what I need You are the God who’s shaping me Into everything You’ve called me to be

For it was in the fire I learned to sing the Lord’s song And though He didn’t deliver me from it It was through it He made me strong. Honey’s Reading Corner PrayHers 31-Day Challenge: In Hers is Yours by Tamara L. Dean What Are You Willing To Give In Order To Receive? How about 31 days? Imagine if everything you want in your life – peace, prosperity, health, a great career, and a happy family – were tucked away inside of a tiny seed and the only way you could have what’s inside of that seed was through prayer and helping someone else to receive their desires. Would you pray? Would you help? Well, you are a seed and tucked away inside of you is everything that pertains to the life you desire. How do you unleash those desires? You sow into the lives of others. Don’t spend another day consumed with just your own hopes and dreams. Pray about HER career, HER finances, HER marriage, and HER aspirations and watch YOURS grow as a result. So, grab the sisters in your women's group, your church, grab your friends and family and unite for 31 days of unselfish love one for anotHER! “… whatsoever a [wo]man soweth that shall [s] he also reap” (Galatians 6:7 ).

Visit Tamara Dean’s website at www.prayhers.com to order your copy today!

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A Note from Our Founder What does the word sisterhood mean to you? Do you have a sister(s) related to you by blood, are you a spiritual sister to someone or do you have a good friend that’s like a sister? The dictionary defines sisterhood as “the state of being a sister, a community or society of sisters; solidarity among women: the empathy and loyalty that women feel for other women who have shared goals, experiences, or viewpoints; the status of a sister or the relationship of sisters.” In today’s society, many women are so accustomed to feeling like they have to compete, undermine and disrespect other women. I want you to ask yourself a question…as women, how do we overcome the hateful things that we do or say to one another? How do we get past all the issues that keep us from really being connected as sisters? Think about it! I’m of the opinion that sisterhood is not just the sharing of common parents, but it’s the sharing of a community made up of women from different races, cultural backgrounds, intellects, features, shapes and sizes. Sisterhood is a group of women sharing ideas in the workplace, good friends you meet for

lunch and share your confidences with; or it can be women with whom you share the same vision to reach out and help rescue someone in need.

only open up and allow the real meaning of “sisterhood” to get into our spirits and have a change of heart as to what being a sister really means. What does sisterhood mean to you? ~Pastor Roxanna

Why am I talking about sisterhood? Well, because “sisters-need-sisters” and in the eyes of God, sisterhood is really about getting involved with something that goes beyond ourselves and our own situations. It can be sharing with people who understand and have been there – those who are in your situation or reaching out to those who no one will ever give a voice. Now you may be asking, how can Sisterhood change the world? Contrary to popular belief, we all know that there are many things that women are more than able to do, but in this case it’s about coming together for a common goal. Coming together and embracing each other’s God given qualities, whatever they are. Sisterhood is simple and it’s easy…it’s about you as a woman embracing whatever you’re passionate about and pulling together with your sisters to make a change…this can be a powerful place. I believe that one of the biggest goals of sisterhood is to promote loving, caring, and healthy relationships that impact the world. Being a genuine sister to another can change the world if we would

Dr. Roxanna Perry Founder of W.O.W.

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Still Promoting a Fresh Start by A C Nelson A fresh start is just that...FRESH. It's hot off the presses. It's straight from the cow. It's right off the vine. The slate may need to be wiped off so you can see it, but the starting line is there. We are in the fourth month of the new year and some of us are mentally still in 2013. When are you going to come into the new year? We have the opportunity to capitalize on 2014 by changing our perspective. Give all excuses a time out or better yet, let’s kill all of our excuses. Let's get going. This is not about making New Year's resolutions that you plan to break. This is about changing your mind about a situation. This is about deciding what's really important and aligning your priorities to those ideals. It's not about fitting into the box that people want you to be in. It's not about meeting the expectations of others. What do you want to do with your life? God has given you certain gifts that make you stand out among the crowd. I hear somebody saying, “No, He hasn’t.” I hear some-

body else saying, “If He has, then what is it?” The first thing I would have to ask you is: Where do your passions lie? Usually your passions or interests are gateways to your purpose. You don’t get excited about decorating parties for no reason. You don’t like to do floral arrangements for no reason. People don’t always come to you to pull off events for no reason. If you’re still not sure, then write a list of what you love to do and give reasons why you enjoy it. It’s not too late to think about a fresh start. What do you need to do to change your mind about yourself? You are not the same person you were 10 years ago. You may say, "Yes, I am!" I say you're not because you're 10 years older and you have at least 10 more years of experience just by living. Experience can either catapult you forward or send your confidence spiraling down. Think about your experience catapulting you forward, putting you ahead of the game, mentally. If you want to start school, start it. I know someone who got her Masters at 55. I just saw a lady on TV who got her diploma at 98.

There's no limit. Do you have a dream? Make steps to achieving it. Don't let January 2015 stare you in the face before you decide to do something. Let's continue this year with fresh thinking so that we can tackle this fresh start. If the year has already overwhelmed you and it’s hard to even think about a fresh start, pray with me: Dear Lord, I need You to help me push past my 2013 thinking and my 2013 fears. My desire is to start fresh and do what You have purposed for me to do in this earth realm. Help me to embrace change and not be afraid of it. Help me to trust You to lead and guide me to the path that I’m supposed to be on because I feel stuck and I need Your push in the right direction. As I move forward, help me to know it’s You and not me. When fear tries to overwhelm me, increase me in my faith in Your master plan. I don’t want to miss any opportunity You have for me to change the world. I thank You in advance for Your help. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Financial Fitness

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Financial Freedom God’s Way—by Harvey Nowland It is important to know why you want to become financially free. This may seem like a “no-brainer.” After all, why would you want to be in financial bondage because of debt? Freedomfrom-debt freedom looks like the logical choice. Nevertheless, your motivation for becoming debt free is important. Being released from the tension and anxiety of debt and being able to do what you want, when you want, might be high on a priority list. But for the Christian, learning God’s biblical principles of finances, and practicing them in order to become debt free, actually is a path to know Christ more intimately and be financially free to serve Him. This means, however, that you must trust God and be willing to submit to His will and direction. We say we trust God, but there’s a great difference between saying and trusting. Often we trust if it’s convenient or necessary as a last resort. God expects us to trust Him daily, in all things. If you’re serious about becoming financially free, take these action steps: Transfer ownership to God. Recognize that God really owns what you have and that includes your family as well as your time and things. Recognize this biblical principle or it will be impossible to free yourself financially. "The earth is the Lord’s, and all

it contains, the world, and those who dwell in it." (Psalm 24:1 NASB) Get out of debt. Break the habits that keep you in debt – like spending more than you earn and borrowing. Save so you don’t have to borrow. "Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and turmoil with it." (Proverbs 15:16 NASB) Accept God’s provision for you. God is wiser than you are and He will provide for your needs just as He promised. "Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?’“ (Matthew 6:31 NASB). Refuse temptations to make hasty financial decisions. Don’t buy into get-rich-quick schemes or be pressured to make quick decisions based on incomplete information. "The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, but everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty."(Proverbs 21:5 NASB) Strive for excellence in all you do. Set high standards for yourself and your family. Humility doesn’t mean second best. "Whoever speaks is to do so as one who is speaking the utterance of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever

and ever." (1 Peter 4:11 NASB) Seek contentment through your relationship with God. A discontented spirit produces greed and covetousness. Contentment results from a proper relationship with God based on accepting the lifestyle that He has made provision for in your life. "I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need." (Philippians 4:11-12 NASB) Believe God’s promise that your needs will be met. Sometimes He’ll do this through the abundance of others; however, He never promises to provide equally for everyone. As a Christian, learn to accept God’s provision for you, because it is clear evidence of the role He has designed for you in His plan. Accept His provision without resentment because, "At this present time your abundance being a supply for their need, so that their abundance also may become a supply for your need, that there may be equality." (2 Corinthians 8:14 NASB) From the Focus on the Family website at focusonthefamily.com. © 2006, Harvey Nowland. Used by permission

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Are You Packing Confidence?—by A C Nelson Are you packing? I'm not talking about packing up your clothes. I'm not talking "packin'" as in having a gun, either. Are you packing confidence in your system to embark on your fresh start? When you start over, you need confidence. When you embark on a journey, you need confidence. When you start something fresh, you need confidence. Confidence is a belief that you can succeed. Without confidence, you'll start the journey defeated. There's nothing optimistic about starting a journey with a self-defeatist attitude. You have to at least believe you can make it through.

Confidence is not to be confused with arrogance. Arrogance is the belief that you are better than others. With arrogance, the focus is more about what you can do and how what you can do is better than what I can do. With confidence, you believe that you can be successful. You have hope that you will achieve. As a believer, it’s not about putting confidence in yourself so much as it is about putting your confidence in God. Putting the confidence in yourself can be overwhelming. God is the source of our strength, and we can make strides on uncharted waters with Him being our anchor.

are packing in 2014. Are you still packing insecurities and doubts? Why? If you lack confidence, what will help build your confidence? Did someone steal your confidence from you? Did someone's words rob you of your confidence? It's time to take it back. Do you know how to get dressed? Do you know how to say your name? Random questions, I know, but if you said "yes" then somewhere on the inside there's still some confidence left. It's just time to build it up. Don't let procrastination rob you of your 2014 possibilities. Let's begin by building up our confidence in God so we can take full advantage of what’s in store for 2014.

My hope is that you will reevaluate what you

The Quest for the Kingdom (Part 2)—by Tamara L. Dean A lot of times we think we are waiting on God, but really, He is waiting on us. That is what I learned after spending years asking God about the same things: money, my purpose, a second child and on it went. I was not happy. I felt stagnant and incomplete. My mind was spinning out of control as I tried to figure out what to do. This went on for at least 5 years; but it wasn’t because God turned a deaf ear to my cry, but it was me who turned a deaf ear to His answer. The truth is, whenever I would show up to God’s throne to rehearse my regular pity party prayer, in my heart I would hear His reply, Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and ALL these things shall be added (Matthew 6:33). What things? All the things I was stressing about. As I mentioned in The Quest for The Kingdom Part 1, I thought that by praying, reading the bible, and attending church I was seeking the Kingdom of God, but I learned I was just going through the motions. I was not searching with my heart but with my motives. Finally, I had come to the end of my rope, ready to let go and let God have His way. The first thing I did was clear my prayer sheet of ALL the “things” I wanted from God. I was no longer the center of attention in my own life. All the anxiousness I felt suddenly faded away into a state of true contentment. It was an epiphany moment. It was all about seeking God. I was like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, once she discovered the yellow brick road – I was on my way. But, first I needed to know what the kingdom of God was. What was I looking for? According to Webster, a Kingdom is a realm associ-

ated with or regarded as being under control of a particular person or thing. But I believe God had a more familiar and simpler definition, “If you want to live in my house, then you are going to have to abide by my rules.” As I set out to seek the Kingdom, inside I felt determined and unstoppable! It didn’t matter to me how long the trip or how deep the search. I needed answers. So, I opened my bible and began my journey. Since my answer came out of Matthew chapter 6, it seemed like the perfect place to start and so I did with verse one: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Immediately, that verse spoke very loudly to me the word MOTIVE and I knew then God wanted to talk about mine. Why did I want another child? Why was my weight so important? Why did the lack of money have me so stressed out? Why was I so full of discontentment? Often times our desires stems from an impure heart or in the case of the people in the verse, “to be seen of men.” Jesus was saying, “As long as your motive is to please men then your rewards won’t come from God. God rewards those who seek to please Him. To understand my motives I had to first understand my heart. What had I buried in there? Were my motives for what I wanted pure? Blessed [are] the pure in heart: for they shall see God (Matthew 5:8). A pure heart is free from corrupt desire. It’s genuine and void of selfish motives. It became clear how vital the condition of our heart is to believing and receiving from the Kingdom. Our heart is the soil for which the seed of God’s word is sown. After all, isn’t it with the heart man believeth

unto righteousness? (Romans 10:10). Wasn’t Abraham considered righteous because he believed (had faith) in God (Romans 4:3)? And isn’t the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith? And let’s not forget Hebrews 11:6, But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. My worry obviously canceled out my faith, which canceled out my receiving. I couldn’t come to God, ask Him for something and then walk away like a dog with its tail between its legs, afraid of not getting my answers. I lacked confidence His God’s ability. I wasn’t secure in my position in the kingdom. I was a King’s kid behaving like a prodigal child unaware of her royal status. If my heart is involved in my believing then what’s in my heart could very well get in the way of my receiving. God saw the tears, the frustrations and the desires BUT He also saw an impure heart. And as much as He wanted to come to my rescue, His hands were tied by my disobedience. He had to abide by His own rules; so therefore, I had to do the same. I had to seek Him and seek Him I did! And that was the beginning of true change in me and that is exactly what God was after.

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Encouraging the Singles

Are You the Right Person?—by A C Nelson Are you the right person for the one that you have been waiting on God to send you? Are you really ready for God’s special design for you? You have been waiting and desiring. You have been imagining what your special design will look like. Maybe you have even written a list. The question is: are you really ready?

No one is perfect, but a specific level of maturity is necessary for a person to be able to care for and nurture a gem. Can you imagine telling a ten year old to manage your million dollar bank account? What about a thirteen year old? Why is that unreasonable to suggest? These children may have the capacity to learn about finances, but right now they are not ready. The question remains: are you ready?

Has your focus been on what the other person has to have to be right for you that you have ignored the little nuances that may need to be worked out in your own life? My friend Carlos said, “It’s amazing how people are immune to their own issues, but allergic to everyone else’s.” I’m not sure if he’s the originator of the quote, but it is something that has stuck with me, because I think that we can be overly critical of others and forget to look in the mirror. Matthew 7:1-5 says, “Don’t pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults— unless of course you want the same treatment. That critical spirit has a way of boomeranging. It’s easy to see a smudge on your neighbor’s face and be oblivious to the ugly sneer on your own. Do you have the nerve to say, ‘Let me wash your face for you,’ when your own face is distorted by contempt? It’s this whole traveling roadshow mentality all over again, playing a holier-than-thou part instead of just living your part. Wipe that ugly sneer off your own face, and you might be fit to offer a washcloth to your neighbor” (MSG).

I’m not saying that as a single, you shouldn’t have expectations; I am encouraging you to think about if what you have to offer is all that God wants you to offer to who He has designed for you. Are you slow to anger? Are you swift to hear or do you pop off at the handle? Are your words gracious and seasoned with salt or do you respond without thinking about the person you’re talking to? Is there anything about you that needs to change before you get into your relationship? These are hard questions and sometimes the answer is not pretty. Again, no one is perfect, but there are some things that should be ironed out before you unite in holy matrimony. If you take the time to get some things straight now, you will save your marriage from some of those growing pangs. If you don’t believe me, ask some of your married friends. Always remember, God wants His best for us. Be encouraged!

Marital Bliss Seasons—by Vinicia McNeil Joyner “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). The marital relationship changes over the course of time. We are not the same people that we were on the day that we said “I do.” If we say that we are, then we admit that we have not grown. Just like the seasons of the time described in Ecclesiastes 3:2-8, marriage experiences highs and lows, beginnings and endings, challenges and victories, good and bad. Each season prepares us (husband season of harvest, where we store up final and wife) for our next encounter with marital provisions for winter. bliss. Even though winter is often characterized as Let’s look at the planting and growing sea- cold or dreary, it is still a necessary season sons as an example. Dwight and I were mar- in the growing process. Winter is the time ried in the fall. It is one of my favorite times when things that were shed during the fall of year. Fall represents a time during which are used to cover and replenish the earth. we are preparing to enter into a period of The trees and grass receive rest from the calm. Fall is a time when we cherish the last sun and are nourished by the cold of the of the warm days and celebrate the cool days water that forms when the snow melts. that are on the way. Fall is also a time of Nutrients and water penetrate the depths of change, when old things are shed and life the earth to reach and console and replenenters a season of rest. It is also the last ish the roots of the things that will grow in

the spring. A lot of winter’s good work is done behind the scenes. It appears on the surface that not much is happening. However, when spring arrives, we can appreciate the benefits of winter. The rest begins to pay off, when new life begins to spring (pun intended ) forth from the ground. Sometimes we forget what was planted, so we are pleasantly surprised! Spring is my second most favorite season. Because of my rest during the winter season I am refreshed and energized. I am ready to get outside and play in the dirt. It is time to

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plant, nurture, weed and water. In the season of spring “all things become new.” The weather is pleasant even though there are still some periods of rain. Nevertheless, I cannot forget that some of us like it “hot”; therefore summer is what we look forward too. However, we must go through the other seasons to get there. During summer we are privileged to sit back and watch and enjoy that which we have labored for. It is the season of harvest for some of the fruit that is most vital to our existence. Are we still talking about marriage? Our marriages move through various seasons of time and growth. Each period of time or season leads to the next and each is a vital component of moving forward. It takes all of the seasons of life for our marriage to grow. If there are no valleys then there are no hills to climb. If there are no hills to climb then there are no mountain tops to traverse. If there are no dry times then we do not appreciate the rain. If there is no rain then there is no stirring of the nutrients to mix with the seed and fertilizer (sometimes it’s manure) to stimulate growth. We should not expect every day to be filled with the newness of spring, the bounty of summer or the last harvests of fall nor should we expect to experience the coldness and desolation of winter more often than not. In marriage, we must acknowledge that each experience builds upon the foundation of our union. You cannot build upon something that you cannot stand on. Marriage is ordained by God and He is its foundation. “Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled:” Hebrews 13:4a. Marriage is a good thing! When our focus remains on God and His word, our marriage can become more “seasoned” and our marital relationship can become stronger. Foods that are “seasoned” taste better. Plants that are “nurtured” grow better. As we move through the seasons and changes of life with our spouses, we should reap the benefit of our experiences TOGETHER. Each year will require new and different investments, it will include varying degrees of rest, it will bring forth new things, and yield harvests according to the work that we have put in. Some of the old may come up with the new. Sometimes “A Weed is a Flower”. I borrowed the title from a book my son, Patrick, loved to read by Aliki. It is about the life of George Washington Carver. It is a wonderful story about how one man looked at one thing and saw much more than anyone else could ever have imagined. We should look at our marriage in this way. No one else can look at your spouse and see who you see. He is there during all the seasons. He is there during the harvest; during the planting; during the tilling; during the watering and during the nurturing. He is there when it is hot; when it is cold; when it is rainy and when the sun is shining. Ecclesiastes 3:11 says that “He has made everything beautiful in its time.” The seasons of our marriage should lead us through the superlative from good to better to best. We must remain cognizant of where we are in our marital relationship. We should know what season we are in and acknowledge the fact that what we sow into our marriage is what we are going to reap. Sow those things that will move you forward in the work that God has assigned you to do in unity as husband and wife. “A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband.” Proverbs 12:4a. Move with grace and love from season to season. Experience bliss! 

Honey’s Recipe Corner

Ingredients 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds 1/2 teaspoon dried sage 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds Onion (chopped) 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary 2 tablespoons paprika 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon onion powder 5 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 (4 pound) broiler fryer chicken cut in half lengthwise Directions

Recipe submitted by: Doc Simonson and Photo submitted by: mauigirl Photo provided by www.Allrecipes.com

Crispy Roasted Chicken—by Doc Simonson

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). 2. In a spice grinder or mortar, combine kosher salt, caraway seeds, sage, fennel, coriander, and rosemary. Grind to a coarse powder. Transfer spice mixture to a bowl and stir in paprika, garlic powder, flour, and onion powder; mix in vegetable oil to make a smooth paste. 3. Pat chicken halves dry with paper towels and tuck wing tips up behind the back. Brush spice paste onto chicken halves, coating both sides, taking care to season under wings and legs. Place chicken halves in baking dish or roasting pan with skin sides up, leaving space around chicken so halves aren't touching. 4. Roast in preheated oven until a thermometer inserted in a thigh reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 1 hour. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

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The Right Bra Does Wonders...Get Fitted Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;by A C Nelson Ladies, it's time to make sure you are wearing the appropriate bra and right size. Does your bra give you an extra breast on the side? Then it's time to increase that cup size. Does your bra create extra breasts in the front, giving you that "I have 4 breasts" look? It's time to get fitted. Do your breasts hang low in your bra and you have the strap pulled to the max? You may need a bra with an extender strap; you also may need to get your bra tailored. Yes, I said tailored. My family is full of busty women. Most times, our sizes can't be found in regular stores i.e. Target, Wal-Mart. I have to go to stores that specialize in bras or undergarments. These are the places that will fit you properly and make sure you have the right coverage and support. Let me clear up a misconception: having full coverage doesn't mean you have to wear a bra that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look good. I felt the need to say that because I remember taking a student of mine to get fitted and that was her concern. To her surprise, she was still able to have the desired look even though she was fully covered. I am not a fan of underwire bras but there are lines of underwire bras that have increased comfort. Make sure the underwire fully separates your breasts though. You should not be walking around with a uni-boob. There are also wireless bras that separate and lift. Again, it's all about going to the right place. Uni-boob is excused for sports bras. Stop saying that you're going to get fitted and just do it. I'm telling you having the right bra can be life-altering. Your shirts will fit better. In some cases, it will look like you lost weight because there will be a clear distinction between your breasts and stomach region. If you're busty, don't get discouraged. Bra sizes go way beyond triple D. A friend of mine got fitted into a 34K; you can't find that in stores. The benefits of going into one of these specialty stores is that they fit you and they may also tailor the bra for you. I have had to get darts put into bras so that it fit properly. I have also had to get extenders put on the strap so I could have the appropriate lift. The only issue is that bras can be expensive, but the money is well spent. For a good bra, I would plan on spending anywhere from $50-75. It may seem astronomical or even be astronomical, but the confidence and feeling you get is priceless. If you care for these bras by handwashing them and never putting them in the dryer, they will last a long time. My student's esteem was low. She never would take her coat off in school, but after we got those bras, wearing a coat to cover up the embarrassment was a thing of the past. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about showing off her breasts, but it was about her no longer having a downcast face when it came to wearing her clothes. The bustier side of my family had to school me on the specialty stores as well. I walked around with ill-fitting bras. From my experience, I learned that a bra store is just better equipped to settle concerns. Aren't you tired of being uncomfortable in certain shirts? Aren't you tired of having to smash your breasts down so you only appear to have 2? I'm telling you, go get fitted. You won't be sorry. ________________________________ Picture Source: morguefile.com

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Honey’s Health Corner Muffins for the Holiday by Mario Taylor With the holiday not even being a week behind us, you must feel like you have gained 4-8 pounds just in one day that you didn't want to add. So where is all that food that you ate gone to??? It is possible that it has headed to your mid-section aka the Muffin Top. Here are some things that you can do to get back on track and get rid of the MUFFIN TOP.  Stop eating Processed Foods - You love to take a shorter drive home instead of taking the longer route, right? Well from now on we want you to think of processed foods as a shortcut to belly fat. We wouldn't be surprised if future studies prove that the over-processing, chemical additives and high fructose corn syrup that are pumped into processed foods specifically adds fat around your belly. For the belly to start shrinking, you need to stay away from sugars, sodas, processed, packaged fried and preserved foods. 

Eat Fresh, Whole Food - Once you have cut the processed foods out, you can start an Eat Smart Plan. You need to fill the space that you had for processed foods with fresh foods: Green Vegetables Lean, hormone-free, high quality meats Whole, organic, Seasonal fruits Colorful organic veggies Nuts & seeds

Visit Holistic Health Coach Mario Taylor’s website at www.taylormadecompletewellness.com

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Do Challenging Exercises - The absolute best way to lose your muffin top is with a consistent, progressive exercise program. Consistent: You should exercise 3-5 times each week. Progressive: For the best results, keep your body guessing with new exercises and increasing the intensity. Get out there and find a great place that offers different classes (i.e. Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, etc). It will keep your body changing constantly and never falling into a rut.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens

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We know that the list may seem boring at first, but the more that you stick to this way of eating, you will soon start to love the incredible flavors of fresh, real food. When you are filling yourself with the food listed above, you will start to see your body shed pounds.

Do you want to know Him? We all need to RECEIVE CHRIST AS OUR LORD AND SAVIOR. You see, we are ALL sinners and need to be forgiven. Wouldn't you like to be 100% sure that you will spend eternity with Him in heaven? Jesus is waiting for you to ask Him into your life...to ask for forgiveness and a new life in Him. RECEIVING CHRIST IS SIMPLE: 1. We must realize our sin separates us from God. We are all sinners. We are born

sinners. 2. Believe that Jesus died for your sins, and that He rose in victory over death. 3. Invite Jesus to take control of your life. Just give it all to Him. He will wash away the sin and begin to change you from the inside out. Your whole life will take on a new perspective. The past is erased! 4.Only Jesus can save you from hell. Only your sincere decision to accept Jesus as your Savior, (turning to God) will save you. There is no hope of obtaining salvation through any good works, acts of kindness, priest, saint or money.

The Shepherd’s House of Restoration Worship Center You’re Invited! The Shepherd’s House of Restoration Worship Center would like to extend an invitation for you to attend our church on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. for time of worship and empowerment through God’s Word. We are the place where everybody is somebody and Christ is all. We are located at 6200 Coventry Way, Clinton, MD 20735. If you don’t have any ministry or personal conflicts, we’d love for you to come fellowship with us and bring someone along with you. If you would like to be put on our email list so that you can be sent this newsletter and any of our upcoming events or if you have any prayer requests, please email us at 1wownews@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

In genuine sincerity, you can speak to Jesus... Lord Jesus, I know that I am not the woman that you desire me to be. I know I am a sinner and that my sins separate me from you. I firmly believe that you died on the cross for my sins and suffered in my place for the condemnation that I deserve. I come to you now for forgiveness and to surrender my life to You. Help me not to be ashamed of You. You have been patiently waiting outside the door of my heart knocking. I now open the door. Come in, Lord Jesus, and be my Lord and Savior forever. Help me live for you from this day forward.

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Women on the Wall: Breaking Down the Barriers that Divide Women Women on the Wall (WOW) began in 2008 in the home of Dr. Roxanna Perry who serves alongside her husband, Dr. Randolph Perry at The Shepherd’s House of Restoration Worship Center in Clinton, MD. The idea of WOW stemmed from Dr. Roxanna Perry’s multiple encounters with hurting, abused, financially troubled, sick, and broken women. The majority of these women were already a part of the Body of Christ, yet still were experiencing these hardships. Occasionally, she met women in “the marketplace” with similar issues. Oftentimes, these women felt alone in their experiences and feared others would judge them and not understand their private pain. However, WOW understands

that “Sisters—need—Sisters” so we endeavor to support and celebrate the life of each woman. The mission of WOW is to bring restoration, healing, and encouragement to women of all races and religions. Through prayer, worship, fellowship, and hosting empowerment sessions, WOW’s vision is to see women transformed by the power of the Lord Jesus Christ and to walk in greater understanding of what God has called them to do in the earth realm. It is clear from Jeremiah 29:11 that God’s thoughts toward his people are good and that He has great plans for their life. It is toward that end we move with the heartbeat of the Lord Jesus

Christ to build unity among women and to shower His women with compassion and love as they forge ahead toward their destiny in Christ. With the launch of the Honey Bee Press, the hope is that more women will be reached, more insights will be gained and that women will see that they are not alone. We thank you for your support and look forward to hearing your feedback.

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