LDBD Magazine - Issue 16 - Apr May Jun 2016

LIVING Issue 16 ~ A p r ● M a y ● J u n 2016

DAY BY DAY
Magazine

Pastor Kim

“Conquering Hell in High Heels”

Pastor Riva Tims Shon Hyneman Heavenly Joy

Majestic Life Ministries Don’t Ask For A Bride Singer
Unless You Can Provide
Elder Brown Dr. Alduan Tartt

Preach Elder Brown Merging Mental
Ministries Health & Ministry

Overseer Stephen Howard

From Prison to Praise

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Welcome to the sixteenth (16th) edition of The Living Day By Day Magazine.

As I begin to write the Editors Note for the sixteenth edition of the Living Day By Day
Magazine, I clearly heard God say Growth and Opportunity. I am so excited about
ALL of the opportunities that God has in store for you and for me. Opportunities that
will bring change, elevation, growth and prosperity in ALL areas of our lives.

In this season of your life, God is going to do the unthinkable. Set your minds and
your hearts to experience the “TOP”. For so long the bottom and the middle has
been the norm but God is about to blow your mind like never before because you are
destined to excel to the “TOP”.

The bible tells us in Ephesians 3:20: Now unto him that is able to do exceeding
abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh

in us. God has already approved your elevation. Stop worrying about your haters,
doubters and naysayers. They hold NO weight. In your fight for the top, God has al-
ready positioned your enemies at the bottom. You already won. This is your season
to celebrate Growth and Opportunity.

As you embrace and celebrate Growth and Opportunity, keep your eyes on God and
not on the enemy. It’s very easy to get off course when you focus on the enemy. No
matter what the enemy tries, God will blocked it and/or use it for your good. It is so
amazing how God will take the plan of the enemy and make it work for your good
(Romans 8:28). No matter how things are looking in your life, it will work together for
your good.

As I embrace and celebrate Growth and Opportunity for my life, I am grateful to God
for all of his blessings. At one point in my life, every avenue of my life was stagnant,
BUT God saw fit for immediate change and immediate elevation. I am grateful for
those who tried (key word...tried) to stop me from elevating because, it only made me
stronger and wiser. No matter what the enemy tried, God would not allow it to prosper.

I am grateful that God continues to allow his blessings to flow into the Living Day By Day Magazine which allows me to bring you content that is
enjoyable, inspirational and motivational.

In closing, I encourage you all to continue to keep your eyes on the prize of Growth and Opportunity. We’d love to hear from you!
This is not the season for you to focus on your haters. This is the season for you to embrace God’s
blessings for your entire life. No matter what, you can’t be stopped in this season. God has already
ordained this season for you to elevate to the TOP!!!!!!!.
Send your letters to:
Blessings to you all,
Elder Lakeba Wallace
Elder Lakeba Wallace, Editor Editor in Chief
[email protected] Attn: Living Day By Day Letters
[email protected] P.O. Box 1414
www.Livingdaybyday.net Douglasville, GA 30134

Send email to:

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Minister Lakeba Wallace is a single parent of two beautiful children (Latesha and Deandre), Realtor, Author, Radio/TV Personality, Motivational Speaker, Breast Cancer
Survivor/Educator, and a woman of "EXTREME" Faith.

As an accomplished writer, she published her first book, You Can Make It and is currently in the process of publishing her latest books, In Many Wars, Understanding and
Identifying Breast Cancer and Living Day By Day—A Family Guide to Daily Living. Minister Lakeba also wrote a poem entitled, "So You Thought."

She is the Host of the Living Day By Day TV/Radio Show that airs ROKU via the PG Network (www.thepgnetwork.org) and BlogTalk Radio (www.blogtalkradio.com/
living‐day‐by‐day‐). The Living Day By Day TV Show currently airs on local TV stations worldwide.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the articles/ads in the Living Day By Day Magazine is that of the owners of the articles/ads and not the opinion of
Minister Lakeba Wallace, Editor in Chief or any staff or Volunteers of the Living Day By Day Magazine. No parts of the Living Day By Day Magazine can be reproduced

without the written or verbal permission of Minister Lakeba Wallace. 

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LDBD Features

2nd Annual Women on the Battlefield
Conference Speakers, Psalmist & Comedian 

7 Elder Lakeba Wallace, Conference Host
8 Pastor Kimberly Jones‐Pothier, Speaker
9 Pastor Riva Tims, Speaker

10 Dr. Alduan Tartt, Speaker

11 Preach Elder Brown, Speaker
12 Precious Thornton, Psalmist
13 Ayana McDonald, Psalmist
14 Eric “Elove” Jordan, Comedian

In Every Issue  

2 Editor’s Note 25 Author’s Corner
3 LDBD Radio Show 26 Comedy
6 LDBD Contributors 27 Sports News

7 LDBD Features 28 Financial Management

16 Teens Talk 2 29 Real Estate

17 So R.E.A.L.— Reaching & 30 Music

Equipping Young Adults for Life

18 Real Talk 31 Fashion

19 Relationships 32 Legal Talk

20 Encouraging Moments 33 In the News

21 LIVING Today 34 Kidz Corner

22 Healthy Livin’ 35 Upcoming Events

Philippians 4:8  23 Medical Spotlight 38 The Market Place

15 THINK on These Things… 24 Spiritual Spotlight 39 Advertise in LDBD

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Elder Lakeba Wallace

WOMEN on the Battlefield Conference * April 14th-16th, 2016

Conference Host

Elder Lakeba Wallace is a Women of Faith who God has given the ability to become a
Magazine Editor, Realtor, Author, Radio/TV Personality and mostly importantly a Breast

Cancer Survivor/Educator. She is the Host of
the Living Day By Day Radio/TV Show and
Magazine Editor of The Living Day By Day
Magazine.

As an author, she published her first book, You
Can Make It in March 2009, The
Deliverance Book in 2016 and is currently in
the process of publishing additional books.

As a public speaker, she seeks to enhance
opportunities in mass media broadcasting,
conferences, events and other platforms that
will give her the ability to empower and en-
courage and all people.

As a Magazine Editor, she strives to continue
to create and distribute a magazine that offers
an avenue of information, education and
inspiration.

As a Woman of God, she seeks to reach, help and enhance the world by sharing her testi-
mony as a Breast Cancer Survivor, a single parent raising two children and a professional
surviving in the field of Healthcare. ■

For speaking engagements, Elder Lakeba Wallace can be reached via
[email protected], 404-666-5503, on Facebook , Instagram or Twitter.

Be sure to visit her website www.Livingdaybyday.net.

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Pastor Kim

2nd Annual WOMEN on the Battlefield Conference * April 14th-16th, 2016

Conference Speaker

Kimberly Jones‐Pothier, lovingly known as Real Talk Kim, travels the world fulfilling her passion and pur-
pose of loving people back to life. Pastor Kim is a sought after anointed conference speaker, life coach and men-
tor. A true worshiper, she radiates with the love and joy of the Lord. Kimberly’s ministry, Conquering Hell in
High Heels, was birthed while going through the healing process of her past.

As a child, Kimberly heard the voice of God and was given the as-
signment to reach the masses. Now she travels the world preach-
ing, teaching and leading people to the love of God, equipped with
an assignment simply “to love people back to life.”

After surviving a divorce and relocating her family to Fayetteville,
Georgia, the restoration process began. During this time, God
healed her mind, body and soul. She was able to forgive and move
forward in her mandated assignment of loving people back to life
as God had done for her. Kimberly’s willingness to be transparent
and raw in her testimony of conquering hell has garnered her re-
spect amongst her peers and millions of people all around the
world who read her daily Facebook posts and tweets.

Kimberly believes every person possesses purpose, passion and
power and uses the tools of preaching, outreach and worship to
unveil this in the lives of people daily.

Her journey of reaching the masses began when she was anointed
as a child to sing. She was placed before great men and served as
Worship Pastor traveling with Pastors Rod Parsley, Clint Brown,
Larry and Tiz Huch, as well as Drs. Mark & Ruth Chirrona. She
was also a part of the Christian television program, Power of Praise with Angela Courte. Although she found great
success and favor, Kimberly knew there was more to her assignment than just leading people into the presence
with singing. God was calling her into something greater, however not without first meeting pain and adversity.
Kimberly walked away from God for a season and quickly realized this was not where she was destined.

Ministry is more than a passion, it is genetic. Drs. Ann and Henry Jones, Kimberly’s parents, have been in minis-
try for more than 44 years. Pastor Kim is a wife, mother, pastor, best‐selling author, entertainer and most im-
portantly a worshipper after God’s own heart. Pastor Kim and her husband Mark Pothier are the Senior Pastors
at Church of the Harvest in Fayetteville, Georgia and have two awesome sons Lyncoln and Morgan that lead

beside them in ministry. ■

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Dr. Riva Tims

2nd Annual WOMEN on the Battlefield Conference * April 14th-16th, 2016

Conference Speaker

Dr. Riva Tims is living the Majestic Life as a pastor, for more than fifteen years, a mother, motivational
speaker, and an entrepreneur. Dr. Riva’s inner beauty, gentle spirit and passion for Jesus are an inspiration
to those who want to know Him. Through prayer, patience and perseverance, Dr. Riva is blazing a trail for

God’s kingdom and is fulfilling her destiny.

The Maryland native was raised in a Christian home with
her identical twin sister, Rená. Excelling in her leadership
roles in her church in Maryland, Dr. Riva was elevated
through the levels of ordination as a deacon, minister, and
elder and eventually she was ordained a pastor. Dr. Riva
received her earned Doctorate Degree in Theology from
Christian Bible Institute while simultaneously receiving an
Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from St. Thomas Christian
University.

Dr. Riva has a deep passion for needy and hurting people,
out of which a mission for outreach and evangelism evolved.
She is the C.E.O. and founder of Majestic Life Institute
(MLI). MLI was designed to enhance individuals by deliver-
ing quality resources: spiritual, psychological, educational,
financial, and physiological.

With humility and generosity of spirit, Dr. Riva helps God’s
children to lead productive purposeful lives. Dr. Riva is the
Host of the “Glory of Gospel” Radio Program on 94.5 FM,
and she has her own health and wellness company. Dr. Riva
was a Gospel Now Magazine 2010 People’s Choice Award
nominee; she received the National Association of Professional Women Woman of the Year Award
2010/2011 and in 2012 Yolanda Adams presented Dr. Riva with the Lady of the Year Award. Dr. Riva’s
book When It All Falls Apart was released in March 2012 and her CD project single “Incredible God”
released August 2014 on her record label Zion Records. Her book When it All Comes Together will be
available Fall 2016 through Charisma Publishing.

Dr. Riva has had the prestige honor of being recognized as a sought after Speaker, MC and Conference host.
Dr. Riva has made various national television appearances on Life Today with James and Betty Robinson,
The 700 Club, TBN and The Joni Lamb Show to name a few. Dr. Riva has also ministered at the acclaimed
Tom Joyner Family Reunion Gospel Explosion the last three consecutive years. Dr. Riva ministers to
thousands of women through her own nationally recognized Women’s Conference “Woman at the Well”
in addition to sharing platforms across the nation for other women’s conferences.

Dr. Riva openly expresses her greatest joy in life is being a mother of love and excellence for her four
children. She devotes most of her spare time to the special needs of her son and children like him born with
cerebral palsy. In her quiet moments she enjoys reading, performing arts, history and spending quality time
with her children. ■

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Dr. Alduan Tartt

Women on the Battlefield Conference—April 14th—16th, 2016

Conference Speaker

“Merging Mental Health & Ministry”

Psychologist • Media Host • Speaker • Author • Minister

www.drtartt.com

Dr. Alduan Tartt is a clinical psychologist, minister, media host, professional speaker, consultant, author,
husband, and father who is devoted to helping improve relationships for singles, couples, teens and families.
He has a special passion for counseling and ministering single moms raising sons, men and teen girls with-
out active fathers in their lives.

Dr. Tartt is a graduate of Morehouse College and is
the youngest African-American to receive his PhD in
Clinical Psychology from the University of Michigan. He
is currently pursuing a degree in divinity from Antioch
University to merge mental health and ministry. He is a
recipient of the NAACP award for a lifetime achievement
in empowering youth and uses ministry, professional
speaking and media to empower millions.

Dr. Tartt is the host of the dynamic call in radio show,
Heart 2 Heart with Dr. Tartt, which airs on WCLK (Jazz
in the City) on 91.9 FM. Dr. Tartt is also featured in the
new show, Preachers of Atlanta, on Bravo for his work
with counseling pastors and their spouses. Dr. Tartt also
runs a monthly couples ministry seminar, Power Couples
Connect, with his better half, Mecca Moore Tartt to
strengthen marriages.

Dr. co-hosted his own show, Love Addiction, on TV One
which healed toxic relationships and serves as a frequent
psychology expert for CNN, HLN, and Intelligence For
Your Life. Dr. Tartt has appeared on ABC Nightline,
MTV’s Made, VH1 Fantasia For Real, TV Ones’ Black Men
Revealed, BET’s 106 & Park, & Gospel Touch TV. He is a
frequent guest on the Rickey Smiley, Darlene McCoy,
Ryan & Wanda, Tom Joyner and Café Mocha radio shows
and is a frequent contributor for Black Enterprise and
Essence magazines.

Dr. Tartt is author of The Ring Formula: How To Be The Only One He Ever Needs and is a contributing
author for Saving Our Daughters (Volumes 1 &3) which focuses on female empowerment, bullying and
pregnancy prevention. He has served on the Board of Directors for the 100 Black Men of DeKalb, Forever
Family & Gifted Education Foundation. Dr. Tartt presently serves as a consultant for the National Basketball
Association (NBA) on relationship and family management issues and frequently speaks in churches enhanc-
ing relationships of all types.

Dr. Tartt loves to infuse laughter when teaching on life issues which is why he is best known for his special
presentation style of Laugh Therapy. Get ready to laugh yourselves well with Dr. Alduan Tartt. ■

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Preach Elder Brown

2nd Annual WOMEN on the Battlefield Conference * April 14th-16th, 2016

Conference Speaker

Preach Elder Brown is known nationally as an anointed preacher, author, motivator, and
entrepreneur with a desire to see the church come into a deeper relationship with God. He is Founder
of Preach Elder Brown Ministries & Unleashed Revival Tour Worldwide, CEO of Brown Security Inc.

Sits on the Board of Directors for House of
Hope Living Center. His ministry is fulfilling
the call on his life and helping others through
his vision through seminars, conferences,
crusades, revivals and media. His passion is to
ignite the church to pursue holiness. He travels
frequent carrying a strong anointing for preach-
ing, teaching, healing and miracles. His vision
is also to help those in need by assisting
through humanitarian aid projects, and net-
working with other faith and ministries.

Preach Elder Brown has been dubbed as a
no-non sense preacher whose name is Bjorn
which in Scandinavian means warrior. Just as
Apostle Paul received his conversion, many
have asked where the pseudonym of Preach
Elder Brown comes from. Preach Elder Brown
is simply what happens, and it has been a
unique way of ministry, to God be the Glory!!!

Preach Elder Brown Ministries vision is to see
the habitation, demonstration and manifesta-
tion of God’s presence and power—not just in churches, but also in cities and communities all over the
world. This can only be done through and by sharing God's message of salvation of Jesus Christ with
the world. PEBM wants everyone to have an opportunity to experience intimacy with God, with an
approachable and personable approach, PEBM ministers to those who are hurting and living in spiritual
darkness. Through spiritual impartation and compassion, PEBM offers love and hope found only in
Jesus, by working with other ministries to aid with feeding the hungry, providing clothing and shelter as
we offer Jesus to the lost and to strengthen the Body of Christ around the globe. Preach Elder Brown
love’s coordinating crusades, special meetings, programs, revivals and anointed services, Preach Elder
Brown offers help to individuals, guiding them in their spiritual journey, through prayer, leadership and
direction to discovering their passions, their gifts and their destiny; by equipping them and their family
to fulfill everything God has destined for them.

Through mentoring, training, and equipping others to walk in their God-given potential, Preach Elder
Brown Ministries uses today’s technology to fulfill the Great Commission by using television, the
internet, printed material, ministry products (books, DVD’s, CD’s), etc. This helps reach the masses,
and it is a powerful tool to use in this dispensation of time. ■

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Precious Thornton

2nd Annual WOMEN on the Battlefield Conference * April 14th-16th, 2016

Guest Psalmist

Gospel recording artist Precious Thornton was born in Bavaria Würzburg, Germany, but grew up in
Hope, AR. At a very young age Precious encountered situations that tried to destroy her confidence and
her special gifting as a psalmist and worship leader. God used the weapons that the enemy formed
against her, to bring her to a place of worship. She may be ordinary to man, but a jewel to God. Looking
back she recalls singing in the Sunshine Band at Roadside Church of God in Christ.

Precious is a songwriter, worship leader,
cosmetologist, Celebrity fashion and make-
up artist. Her heart’s desire is to spread the
message of Christ to the world. She has
opened for Rickey Smiley, Tyler Perry’s
Joyce Williams from meet the browns.

She has had a special television appearance
on Atlanta Live Channel 57. She has been
featured in Gospel USA Magazine December
2013 issue and the Living Day by day
Magazine. She has opened for a number of
National artist like Alexis Spight, Joshua
Rogers, Dr. Teka William of the Lifetime TV
show Preach, Joyce Williams.

She has trained vocally with Grammy Award
winning Tasha Cobbs just to name a few; she
also performed and Covered Media for the 44th Annual Dove Awards in 2013 and 2015, 29th Annual
Stellar Awards 2014-2016, she also has done the Prayze Factor Awards Artist Showcase.

She has done multiple things to try and break into the gospel music industry, such as trying out for
BET’s Sundays and American Idol. Precious the mother of a young son now resides in Little Rock,
Arkansas and ministers all over the country. ■

For Booking Contact
Precious Thornton

[email protected]

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Ayana McDonald

2nd Annual WOMEN on the Battlefield Conference * April 14th-16th, 2016

Guest Psalmist

It's rare to find a talented individual whose craft is driven by the sole desire of uplifting those she
touches. Ayana McDonald is undoubtedly one of those individuals. Her gift possesses the uncanny
ability to reach audiences both far and wide.

As a native of Long Island, New York, Ayana began singing at
only 3 years old as the youngest of five siblings. Her gift has
allowed her to travel across the country and overseas with a
message of hope and love to the masses. She is a sought after
vocal clinician, singer, and songwriter who has performed at
Fenway Park, the Wang Theatre, and the Apollo Theatre.

In 2005, she was awarded a full tuition scholarship to study at
the world-renowned Berklee College of Music, where she
graduated with a B.A. in Music Business & Management. As a
member of the Stellar Award winning group JJ Hairston &
Youthful Praise, she has made appearances on The Trinity
Broadcasting Network (TBN), ABC Networks & BET.
Her gift has allowed her to open up for nationally recognized
recording artists Tye Tribbett, Fred Hammond, Kim
Burrell, Gloria Estephan, the Yellow Jackets, and countless
others. In 2010 she debuted as an actress alongside gospel legend
Shirley Murdock in the hit stage play “Torn Between the Two.”

She currently resides in Atlanta, GA where she serves as Director of Worship & Arts at Connectional
International Ministries, under the powerful leadership of Pastor Chuck B. Douglas & First Lady Teressa
Douglas. Today she stands as a vibrant addition to the world of contemporary praise and worship music
with sincere messages straight from the book of life.

Her vocal clarity has been described as that of CeCe Winans with a touch of urban flair while her presen-
tation is refreshing and captivates all who experience it. It is clear that Ayana’s heart is for the people as
she endeavors to change the lives of those she encounters through her music. Her debut album entitled
“Flow” is scheduled to be released this year. ■

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Eric “Elove” Jordan

2nd Annual WOMEN on the Battlefield Conference * April 14th-16th, 2016

Comedian

Comedian, Eric Elove Jordan hails
from Atlanta, GA. Born with the gift
of comedic expressions, he has always
used his gift to bring others joy &
laughter.

Elove has been involved with several
projects to showcase his talents such as
Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns, Joyful
Noise the movie, featuring Queen
Latifah and Dolly Parton, the Gospel
stage play entitled The Almighty and a
kids musical entitled The Adventures
of Cory.

Elove is the founder of Laugh-A-Minute
Productions where he films short
Videos which are designed to make you
laugh in just under a minute.

This rising Comedian, Actor, Singer and dancer (not Stripper) is making his mark,
ready to come to a city near you! ■

For Booking Contact:
Lakeba Wallace

[email protected]
404-666-5503

www.comedianelove.com

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LDBD in every issue ◊   Te  ens Talk 2

Respect Goes A Long Way!!

It is unfortunate that teens today do not
fully understand the importance of being
respectful. There is a large percentage
of teens who are disrespecting family,
friends, teachers and even their own
parents. Being disrespectful seems to
be the norm for a lot of teens, but respect
really does go a long way.

Being respectful is vital to the growth and
future of any teen. It’s time out for follow-
ing the crowd and being disrespectful. It
only takes one teen to stand up and be
respectful then, other teens will follow.

Disrespect hurts, offends and in some cases has caused a teen to be injured and even
killed. The end result of being disrespectful is never good. Teens have to learn how to
embrace maturity and respectfulness in every situation.

Being respectful and walking in maturity is a learned effort. That’s why it is so important
for teens to be surrounded around other teens that understand and know the importance
of being mature and respectful. Teens that are disrespectful can’t teach another teen to
be respectful. That’s why the company a teen keeps is a important part of their growth
and their future.

Growing into a respectful teen affords you a wide variety of experiences and opportuni-
ties. Teens be sure to be respectful and position yourself for a good future full of laughs,
peace and joy. Respect really does go a long way.  ■

Blessings to you all,

Latesha Janay

[email protected]

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LDBD in every issue ◊   So R.E.A.L.  

&Reaching Equipping (Young) Adults for Life 

How to Change Your Life With One Question

To consider yourself as an adult one must be self sufficient, responsible, and developed. Adulthood
is a process; you must have extreme confidence in your own abilities, which puts you a step ahead
of the rest.

Starting with knowing your worth living and function-
ing without the help of others. In life there comes a
time you have to walk alone but keep in mind God
is always with you, this teaches responsibility which
says you can handle the task ahead and be trusted.

The developmental stage of adulthood can be
challenging at times it doesn’t feel good to be
stretched, enlarged, or improved but it brings fourth
fullness adds detail to your character. What I like
most about Jabez in the bible he didn’t want the pain
his mother experienced, but he understood God had
an expected end for him, so he cried out to God
saying, “Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my
territory, and that your hand might be with me, and
that you would keep me from harm so that it might not bring pain! And God granted his request.
Jabez was not only asking for protection he was asking for guidance in righteousness which comes
with responsibility, self sufficiency, and development.

There comes a time in life were we all have to grow up and find the doorway, an author said it best
in Psalms 119:32 ~ I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart!
Meaning teach me, give me directions on how to grow, be free, and seek after righteousness.

It’s going to take some work, but ask and it shall be given, seek and you shall find, knock and the
door will be open unto you. I challenge you to ask God to be the author and finisher of your faith,
watch the individual you grow to become. I salute you on your journey! ■

Peace & Blessings,

Precious L. Thornton
Celebrity Stylist/Gospel Artist
[email protected]

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LDBD in every issue ◊   Real Talk

What We Can Learn From Our Elders  

By Shana Thornton

and struggles deserve acknowledgement. We

should never belittle the trying circumstances

others are pushing through. Yet, most of our

struggles have been seen and experienced

previously by those who we love and know. I will

be more specific. The struggles of our elders

could offer powerful insight on most situations.

Was it persistence? Was it faith? Was it a new

attitude? Just ask those who are older. In most

situations, they have the cherished answer. It's

a two way street when uncovering family

strength. Our elders have to be sincere and

forthcoming and yet we whaithveotpoebneewarislli.n■g to
accept help. It all starts

((((((((((())))))))))) ■ ((((((((((()))))))))))

*Award-winning digital journalist Shana Thornton

is the on-air personality for Let's Talk America
with Host Shana Thornton. Her new book titled

"A Daughter's Father," will be released soon.

For more information, please visit
www.shanathornton.net.

The title of this article may seem like the familiar
words of our grandparents that many people
tend to innocently ignore. Yet, I am so certain
that there is much to be learned from those who
have been around longer. So, I dare make the
statement and share my reasoning for why we
can learn from our elders. Yes, I know you have
heard the words a million times growing up and
as a young adult. Most of the time, the words
come up during tough learning lessons so some
individuals may be on guard and hesitant to look
pass the moment. The adage of there is nothing
new under the Sun brings me to my ultimate
point.

Now, it may seem as if our lives face unique
challenges. Without question, our challenges

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aLDBD in every issue ◊   Rel tionships  

Don’t Ask For a Bride Unless You Can Provide

by Shon Hyneman

What do I mean by don’t ask for a bride until you can provide? Women love relationships: When she sees you putting your
This blog is targeted to my brothers who desire to marry but best foot forward, most women will help you turn your dream
wonders how much it takes financially to support a family. That into a reality. Why? Because she wants to be down *singing in
number my Brandy voice.*
depends on the lifestyle you (or your wife to be a desire to live).
After reading numerous blogs about marriage and money, I’ve For some women, it doesn’t make a difference if she makes
noticed during the engagement stage, money is rarely dis- more money than him. She just wants to know if you can be
cussed. consistent with an income every two weeks (legally). Women
need protection and stability. When a man brings those two
Why is money rarely discussed during the engagement stage? things to the table, she’s head over heels for him.
Many times the engaged couple is in the “love is all we need to
get by phase.” If the couple is discussing finances it’s concern- What happens if she loses her job? Very few of us can support a
ing the wedding ceremony, not how much you make an hour? family on one income. Life is real and if he isn’t consistent with
Are you on salary? Or what’s your credit score? his work history, it can send her into a whirlwind of panic and
she can feel unprotected. This plays huge in her life if her Father
When finances aren’t discussed before marriage, sometimes the wasn’t there for her when she was a child.
man looks for his wife to help him financially. Times have
changed where it takes two incomes to run a household. Wom- I’m not saying money is everything; your trust should be in God.
en are more independent than ever and in most cases she He gives us the health and mentally stability to provide. Also, it
makes more money than him, have her own place, and car. sets the example for our children about a strong work ethic and
what they should look for in a potential spouse in the in the
In the case of some men, they might make less money because future. ■
of child support, a bad record (past mistakes as a teenager or
young adult), divorce, or a below than average credit score. Ac- Men prepare a meal for enjoyment, and wine makes life
cording to CNN.com women make 22 cents less than men. I merry, but money is the answer to everything. – Eccl. 10:19
wonder is that accounting for African American men and women
as well. Many women I know personally are highly educated and   Shon & Londina Hyneman
make more than 50,000 a year.
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Many times men are taught how to be lovers before providers.
When that happens, it increases his chances of getting into debt
by trying to impress women with things he can’t afford or have
sex with multiple women, and in the process having a baby out
of wedlock.

As a man, you might be thinking if she makes more money, then
why would she need me? Here’s why:

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LDBD in every issue ◊   Encouraging Moments

Leadership in God’s Eyes

By David Newby

The fancy titles you see on earth, CEO, veterans. They had all the apparel and the armor. They were dressed to
President, Vice President, Chairman, the tee, adorned in shiny helmets, breastplates, and so forth. You know,
Director, Commissioner, and others, only they had the credentials, college degrees, connections, familiarity with the
come into play after leadership from God’s system that made them appear to be great leaders. However, they lacked
eyes is considered. So what’s leadership the heart—the right spirit. Then, in comes David with almost none of that
from Go’s eyes? It’s spiritual. God looks at stuff. He had a simple slingshot, faith, and a genuine heart for God. He
the heart, and not so much the achieve- wanted to defeat the enemies of Israel, and those that defied the living
ments and capabilities of man. Ask your- God. David had the right spirit. He had a heart for God; he had a heart for
self… the people. Accordingly, David defeated Goliath and was lifted up in lead-
ership, and that’s without all that pretty armor that his brothers had. He
 Is my heart pure? had no real experience, no degrees, no major connections, or bank ac-
counts. Nonetheless, he proved that stuff like that doesn’t make you a
 Do I walk in love? leader in God’s eyes. The LORD looks at the spirit, first and foremost.
And if God has selected you to be a leader in His Kingdom, either you
 Am I harboring unforgiveness? have the right spirit to lead others and do His will, or you are in a fast
track program to learning how to walk in the right spirit. What am I say-
 Will I obey God in everything He instructs me to do? ing? If you want to be a leader, or a better leader in God’s Kingdom, work
on your spirit! Ask the Holy Spirit to search you. Ask Him to remove any-
 Do I have faith? thing from you that’s not right with Him—unforgiveness, pride, lust, diso-
bedience, guilt, fear, lack of faith, hate, bitterness and others. Work on
 Will I trust the LORD? developing your spirit because that’s what develops you into God’s type

 Will I be a giver? of leader. ■

 Will I hear the cry of the hungry? Let’s Go Higher,

 Will I serve others? David Newby 

 Am I humble? Stay tuned for David’s upcoming book, State of the Kingdom  

These are things that are necessary for God to propel you into greater Address: God’s Wakeup Call to the Sleeping Church. Please email 
levels of leadership. The LORD is looking to exalt people into leadership
who have the right spirit upon them. Alternately, He will cast down people us at [email protected] for more info on the book, or to find 
who have the wrong spirit.
out how you can become a promo onal partner. 
With God, people can literally be the most inexperienced, uneducated,
unskilled person in the world, yet have a right spirit within them, and God Website: h p://davidgnewby.com  
will take them up past today’s highly regarded leaders in the world. In Also, connect with David on social media: 
addition, you can have the most achieved, experienced, professional
Christian leader, and have them either brought down low, or stagnant with Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgnewby
regard to their ministry, due to a poor spirit. They are spiritually impover- Friend me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DNvm2
ished, therefore their impact follows. For example, they may be a pastor
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to do. So they may tarry in their present position for years, or decades, Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidGNewby
while novice leaders will shoot past them in no time because they have a
better spirit than them. It’s been said that God is no respecter of persons.
I say, God is a respecter of persons in a sense, in that He respects those
that love Him and do His will. And He favors them as a result.

I love the story of David, of when God replaced King Saul with him. The
LORD told Saul, he found someone better than him. Imagine that: you’re
a king, decked out with all the royal apparel, all the big titles, with all the
power, all the honor, all the riches, and so forth. Nonetheless, God looks
at you and says, “You’re not good enough. I found somebody better (See
1Samuel 15:28).” The LORD was clearly looking at the heart of David,
especially after the fact that Saul disobeyed God in refusing to utterly
destroy all the enemies of Israel and their stuff.

We see how the heart of David led him to exaltation in the case of Goliath
as well. All of David’s brothers and the army of Israel were decorated war

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LDBD in every issue ◊   LIVING Today

Caregiving Tips

By Odell Glenn, Jr.

One would never expect your mom, dad, brother, sister, child, aunt, uncle, over 60 years. Although I had other siblings, I became the overall primary
grandmother, grandfather and/or close relative or friend to ever get this sick and caregiver. Leaving a lucrative job, giving up medical benefits and putting my life
then you become the primary caregiver. The doctor has diagnosed the disease on hold made it that more difficult. I want to share with you some tips that have
as chronic with no cure. This could happen to anyone. Autism, Alzheimer’s worked for me.
disease/dementia, traumatic brain injury, mental illness, schizophrenia, and the
list goes on and on with diseases that have no known cure. You have prayed 1) Seek family members or friends who will listen without judgment. The best ones are
and prayed that God would give you the strength to endure. You reminisce over those that have had to care for members with the same ailment. It happened to
the good times that you shared, hoping and praying that supernatural healing have been a nearby cousin that understood and could relate to each stage of the
would take place for your loved one to get better, but only to find out that the disease. Also, connect with friends who may be in the same predicament.
condition worsens. You cry internally. You are frustrated and ask God why.
However you continue each day to walk by faith and appreciate the opportunity 2) Your church or place of worship is another awesome source. My church helped
to serve. Will your spouse understand your new responsibility? Can they en- take my mom out to noon day prayer as well as weekend outings to give me a
dure this with you? Will you ever marry someone that will understand your pain breather every now and then. This was a huge support group for both me and the
and struggle? Will I have to leave my job because I need to be home with my recipients.
loved one and there are no resources available for caregiving help? Will my
employer understand? Can I take a huge pay cut to do this? 3) Join organizations such as Alzheimer’s Association. Not only do they have support
groups that you can meet with people that have the same kind of ailment, there are
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years have become just another also limited help available for caregiving support.
day. The embarrassment of turning down invitations because loved ones can-
not sit and have a normal conversation over dinner and are too messy to stay 4) Never keep your feelings bottled up. Counselors have helped me. You may feel like
overnight. The embarrassment at the restaurant in which the loved one continu- you are the only one helping when there are so many others. This can lead to built
ously takes out teeth in public display. Better yet, family members who do not up frustration. Seek counselors to help you channel that energy.
quite understand the nature of the disease and all that is involved in caretaking
and then you become the victim. All of a sudden life has suddenly become 5) Take time each day to relax. I relax by starting each day with prayer from 6 a.m. to
stressful. Millions of Americans each day are living with dilemmas such as 6:30 a.m. After that I then go to the university library and just sit still. My day
these. As baby boomers are living longer, millions will be faced with these begins at 5 a.m.
crossroads. Caregiving becomes an around the clock daily job. If you become
the primary care provider it then becomes this tough and stressful job. As 6) Stay social. Make it a priority to visit regularly with other people. Nurture your close
someone who had a lucrative career, with several offers to start a full time fully relationships. Don't let yourself become isolated. I still maintained to become the
paid doctorate program at major universities across the country, I too had to president of Toastmasters Club at the University, a minister involved in youth activi-
make choices when it came to caregiving responsibility. My father came down ties and social media outlets such as Facebook.
with Alzheimer’s/dementia disease. Once a very vibrant and festive person, he
barely became able to bathe and care for himself. In addition, my mom be- 7) Keep up with your own health care. Go to the doctor and dentist on schedule, and
came very anxious and could not let go of the past. They are married for well keep up with your own prescriptions or medical therapy. As a caregiver, you need
to stay as strong and healthy as possible. Take heed to this each and every mi-
nute.

Caregiving will change the amount of time you have to dedicate to a marriage
or with a potential mate. Ask your spouse or potential mate the following ques-
tions. Will they be able to assist you in caregiving responsibilities? If so, in what
ways? Are they able to handle the divided attention between you and your
responsibilities? Can they put relocation on hold? If 2 are in the household, will
a pay cut affect the household terribly? Would they have a problem having the
loved one move into their own home? If so, are they prepared financially to
make those accommodations? How much attention does each person require?
Is it enough to make the relationship last? Am I better off being single as I
weather the storm of caregiving? Will it make my life easier or more difficult? As
far as a career, there will be tradeoffs that you will have to sacrifice.

In my case, I was able to get my ordination through my church. My pastor as
well as district elder and the church Bishop in addition to the local congregation
saw the dilemma I was in and was able to work well with me as I fulfilled my
ministerial duties. With both parents coming to church with me each Sunday, it
made it even easier for them to see the year to year deterioration My advisor
was made aware of my situation. He allowed time during the week to attend
doctor appointments and trusted me to complete research around those times.
When I look back, it has been nothing but the grace of God that got me through
this. We don’t know what Paul’s thorn in the flesh was, but we do know that
God never took it away from him. He said “My grace is sufficient for thee: for
my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather
glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me”.

If you are in this predicament be encouraged. Purchase your copy of my book

entitled "Caregiving-The Inspirational Manual” at www.ogcaregiving.com. ■

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LDBD in every issue ◊   Healthy Livin’

How Eating Dirt Makes You Healthy

By Dr. David Jockers

One of the best books I have recently read is “Eat Dirt” by my good friend Dr. Josh Axe. I have known
Dr. Axe since graduate school where we were both part of the same organization. He is a really smart,
compassionate guy with a huge heart to help people.

He sent me an advanced copy of his book and I was really impressed. He goes into detail on the
importance of the microbiome, the benefits of soil based microorganisms and 5 specific gut types and the
proper diet and lifestyle principles
to improve a wide variety of
digestive health and chronic
inflammatory conditions.

The most important condition Dr. Axe discusses is leaky gut or intestinal permeability
syndrome. This is where the intestinal lining becomes damaged and tears allowing food
particles and microorganisms to get into the blood stream. This results in chronic inflam-
mation and autoimmunity.

Dr. Axe goes into detail on how the use of soil based organisms and specific super-
foods and supplements helps to repair the gut lining and reduce inflammation and

autoimmunity. ■

Dr. David Jockers is a Maximized Living doctor , cor r ective car e chir opr actor , nutr itionist, exer cise LIVING Day By Day•Net
physiologist, and certified strength and conditioning specialist. He currently owns and operates Exodus
Health Center in Kennesaw, Georgia. He is also the host of “SuperCharge Y our Health” on Atlanta’s
FaithTalk 970AM every Saturday at 2:30pm.

His experience working with thousands of individuals has given him a level of expertise in the field.
He is a member of the Performance Enhancement Team for the Maximized Living Wellness Advisory
Council where had the privilege of traveling to London to help the USA athletes win the gold in 2012.

He is a leading writer for “NaturalNews,” GreenMedInfo,” “NaturalHealth 365,” “DrAxe.com” and
“PrimalDocs” and “Organic Lifestyle Magazine” which are six of the top online health publications in
the world.

He is also the author of the best-selling book “SuperCharge Your Brain” the complete guide to radically
improve your mood, memory and mindset. Dr. Jockers is a sought after speaker around the country on
such topics as weight loss, brain health, functional exercise, natural detoxification, and disease prevention.

Dr. Jockers is available for long-distance health consults and coaching via phone, email and Skype.
You can find out more about him at DrJockers.com.

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LDBD in every issue ◊   Medical Spotlight 

Root Canal Therapy: The Root To the Truth

Dr. Rico Short

For some, the phrase “root canal” sounds painful. It conjures visions of
blood, sweat and tears. However, in most cases, the “bark” of a root canal is
much worse than its “bite. In other words, most people fear root canals
because of misinformation. Being knowledgeable about the root canal
procedure is the key to understanding it — and recognizing when you need
one. In the hands of a specialist a root canal can be virtually pain free.

What is a root canal?

A dental procedure that is performed by a general dentist or specialist (an
endodontist) in order to save a tooth that, otherwise, would have to be
removed. This involves removing the infected nerves; cleaning, shaping and
disinfecting the inside of the roots (canals); and packing it with a rubberlike
material called gutta percha. In many cases over the counter medications
such as Ibuprofen is enough to cover any discomfort after the procedure.

True or False?

1) Root canals are always painful.

False! In fact, root canal therapy should be a relatively pain-free procedure
if the proper diagnosis and anesthetic is given to the patient. However,
studies show, if you are in more pre-operative pain, then you will experi-
ence a little more post-operative discomfort. Get to the Endodontist early!

2) You don’t need a root canal because your tooth is going to fall out anyway.

False! Actually, it’s the opposite. The purpose of performing a root canal is to maintain the tooth. Once a root canal is
completed, it is very important for the patient to go back to the general dentist for the proper restoration, which may be a
filling or a crown. The recommended time frame is within 30 days. A root canal, if performed properly, can last a lifetime.

3) You can die from an untreated root canal.

True! There have been several documented cases in which people have died from tooth infections. If you have an infected
tooth, there are usually only two choices: root canal therapy or extraction. Both can eliminate the source of infection, which
is bacteria. The problem is when people wait too long the infection gets really bad, which can turn the situation into a
medical emergency.

4) There is a difference between an endodontist and my regular dentist performing a root canal.

True! Endodontists are specialized dentists who have completed advanced education of two or more years in the root canal
therapy and surgery necessary to maintain the original teeth. In most cases, they can perform the procedure faster and with
less pain and at a higher success rate. ■– Dr. Rico Short

Dr. Rico Short, author of Getting to the Root of Your Problem: 365 Days of Inspirational Thinking, is a dental specialist in
root canal therapy and a board-certified endodontist whose practice, Apex Endodontics P.C., is located in Smyrna, Ga.
Known as “the root canal specialist to the stars,” Dr. Short lectures all over the country about the importance of maintain-
ing your natural teeth and dispelling the myths of root canal treatment.

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LDBD in every issue ◊   SPIRITUAL SPOTLIGHT

Apostle Dr. Teresa Jordan (“Pastor T”)

With over forty-five years Tri-Satt Sounds, Inc., Co-Owner; Writer, Director, Choreographer,

of experience in the per- Producer, Author, Public Speaker/Orator; Vocalist; Toured the U.S.

forming arts, theater tech- and Europe from 1981 to 1984; toured Triune’s stage productions

nology, vocal instruction, from 1995 until 2011.

interpretive dance and In 2010 doors opened for the radio ministry to manifest and the
choreography, Apostle award winning PrayzeFest Gospel Hour show hosted by Pastor T.
Dr. Teresa Jordan was birthed (winner of the 2012 Rhythm of Gospel Award for Best
(affectionately known as Internet Show of the Year and 2015 Rhythm of Gospel Award Best
Pastor T) is a versatile Promotions and PR/Marketing Team of the Year). Since then God
woman who has brought has opened the territory to extend to the development and manage-
a whole new outlook to
reaching at risk youth and ment of The Prayzefest Gospel Network (The PG Network) which
those that are under privi- is a 24 hour Radio and Television Network managed by Pastor T.
leged. Her highly distin- as this network brings great opportunities and exposure for inde-
guished resume includes pendent gospel artists worldwide. The PG Network won the 2012
authorship of the cele- Rhythm of Gospel Award for Best Internet Media Group of the
brated plays, “When A Year and has three Stellar Awards Nominations to its credits
Man Loves A Woman”, (www.thepgnetwork.org)

“Sis-tazzz”, “Miracles”, In September 2011 the launch of The REACH Project took place as
"From Rags to Riches", artists from over 15 different regions came together in Atlanta to
"Sing Unto the Lord a New Song", "Somebody Say Amen", record the Reach song and video which is ere marked to become a
"Everything Must Change", "Am I My Brother's Keeper", "The global independent gospel artists movement like no other all found-
Three Faces of Eve", and many others. Her writing talents extend ed and managed by Pastor Teresa Jordan with the guidance and
beyond those of a playwright to the pages of her self-published leading of the Holy Spirit. The Reach Project raises funds for natu-
booklet, "Organizing Youth Ministries", which was distributed ral disaster relief drives in communities throughout the U.S.
throughout the Eastern United. Pastor T has more than proved her
musical talents as a participant in the internationally renowned or- (www.helpusreach.org)

ganization, "Up With People", where she toured throughout the In May of 2012 Pastor T. launched yet another great platform for
United States, and overseas to Holland, Finland, The Netherlands, independent artistry as The Prayze Factor People’s Choice Awards
Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium and emerged and with a voting platform of over 4 million fan votes,
Paris.
this platform has shined a bright light on the independent gospel

Pastor T. has been active as the Writer, Producer, Director and Pro- artist movement and has catapulted music careers for some of to-
ject Coordinator for Triune since 1994 and is committed to intro- day’s best up and coming artists. The Prayze Factor Awards pre-
ducing this unique concept to communities nationwide. She is pur- sents bi-annually in April (International version) and September in
suing a dream of building a music and fine arts center in the Atlan-
the U.S. (www.prayzefactorawards.com)

ta area and eventually in Florida and Texas. These centers will To round off the passion of assisting new up and coming artists

provide instruction in every area of the arts including interpretive Pastor T. also founded the Triune Indie Music Association and in
dance, drama, pantomime, vocal instruction, television and radio 2015 teamed up with some of entertainments biggest names where
broadcast. They will house youth development centers, community they revamped and re-launched what is now know as The Interna-
theaters, dance halls, production studios, and recreational facili- tional Music Association (T.I.M.A.) www.jointima.org
ties. The centers will be home for the largest student work-study
programs in the country and will bridge the gap between traditional Activities: Founder/Owner of The Prayzefest Gospel Network,
and non-traditional educational needs throughout the Atlanta and Managing Director for The International Music Association, Exec-
utive Producer of The Urban Inspirations Show, Board of Direc-
Tampa Bay areas and eventually the nation.
tors, Triune Worldwide Ministries; National Conference Advisor
Education: 1995 BA Christian Education and Theology, Family Spirit of Christ Ministries; Advisor to several local performing arts
Bible Institute College and Seminary. 2012 Doctorate of Divinity troupes, trainer (character development, dance, vocals, lighting,
at The Kingdom of God Bible College
sound, costumes, make up, administration) for over one hundred

Professional Experience: Triune Productions Group of Atlanta, local artists and over a thousand artists worldwide; promoter and
CEO; Triune Worldwide Ministries, Founder/CEO; Triune Global tour coordinator for Triune’s shows and The Prayze Factor Inspired
Publishing, Inc., CEO; Triune Management and Booking, Owner; Artists Tour. A Total of 45 years of theatrical and music industry
The Triune Singers, Manager; Triune WorldWide Records, Owner;
experience. ■

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LDBD in every issue ◊  

Overseer Stephen O. Howard

“Everywhere my feet touch down is my pulpit.”

Born the 11th out of 12 children on December 30, 1967 to Bishop Willie Paul and Lovillar Howard, I am
the youngest son. My father made it mandatory that we attended church, sometimes 6-7 days a week.

Spending most of my time in church I got saved at 12 years
old and was giving the gift of speaking in tongues, but my
relationship with God wasn’t established till the year 2009.
Living in my parents’ house we weren’t allowed to watch TV
or hangout with our friends unless they were from the
church. Needless to say I grew up sheltered.

At a very young age I had a taste of what life outside of
church was and I got hooked. From drug and alcohol
addictions to robbing, I’ve done it all. At age 17 I had my first
encounter with Law Enforcement. By the time I was 28 I had
been in and out of jail and drug rehabs so many times that I
lost count. But that wasn’t enough; I ended up in prison for
burglary for 3 years, was released and back in within 45
days. I spent an additional 7 years and it still wasn’t enough,
once released I reverted back earning me another 3 years. It
was in those 3 years that I had decided enough was enough. I
had realized the destruction I’d cause not only to my life, but also to my family and society. Once I made
a conscience decision to change my life, I began working towards making a difference in my life and the
life of others.

Although I am a Pastor, a Husband, a Father, and a Grandfather
(Papa) I am also transparent. I believe that by being transparent
with those I meet, my testimony could help someone overcome
whatever it is that they may be going through.

I am the Pastor and Founder of True Visions Global Christian
Ministry, I am married to my very first girlfriend and the love
of my life, Lady LaTasha R Howard we have 5 children (Corey,
Richard, Conqhetta, Rahkem and Stephen) and 18 grandchil-
dren. I have many goals but my biggest and most cherished goal
is to save one billion souls one message at a time! ■

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness;
and all these things shall be added unto you. –Matthew 6:33

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LDBD in every issue ◊    C o M e d Y

Eric Elove Jordan

Comedian, Eric Elove Jordan hails from Atlanta, GA. Born with
the gift of comedic expressions, he has always used his gift to bring
others joy & laughter.

Elove has been involved with several projects to showcase his
talents such as Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns, Joyful Noise the
movie, featuring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton, the Gospel
stage play entitled The Almighty and a kids musical entitled The
Adventures of Cory.

Elove is the founder of Laugh-A-Minute Productions where he
films short Videos which are designed to make you laugh in just
under a minute.

This rising Comedian, Actor, Singer and dancer (not Stripper) is

making his mark, ready to come to a city near you!

For Booking Contact:  

Lakeba Wallace 
[email protected] 

 404‐666‐5503 

www.comedianelove.com

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LDBD in every issue ◊   SSppoorrttssNNeewwss

If you are wondering what happened to the Sports News
article in our LIVING Day By Day Magazine, you love
. sports and have always wanted to write for a magazine, here
is an opportunity. Summer sports articles about Basketball,
Swimming, Baseball or Volleyball should be in this issue. We
would like for our readers to enjoy Sports News, so we are
seeking people interested in writing articles for our quarterly
magazine. If that’s you, please contact:

LAKEBA WALLACE

Living Day By Day, P.O. Box 1414, Douglasville, GA 30134
Email: [email protected]

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LDBD in every issue ◊   Financial Management

Consider the Banker’s Perspective

by Charles H. Green

Banks earn the majority of their revenue from in it. How well the borrower has performed in tions, the borrower needs to respond with a
loan interest. The lender's primary job is to the past is a fair indicator of how well the bor- businesslike demeanor and measured
make and collect good loans. However, it is rower will operate in the future. information.
easy to lose money by extending loans in a
The lender has to be convinced that borrowers Although a commercial loan is a financial trans-
haphazard way, so lenders have developed understand not only their products and ser- action, it is ultimately a relationship between
strategies to reduce lending risks. vices, but also the factors that affect their busi- lender and borrower. The key is the reciprocal
A bank’s ‘credit policy’ defines how they will nesses. The borrower must know both the comfort between the people involved. ■
extend credit and their method of administering science of flipping hamburgers, and recognize
their portfolio. These policies are generally how the traffic count on their street relates to Charles H. Green is Executive Director of Small Business
developed from basic lending principles es- their sales growth potential. Institute, a non-profit, socially-responsible enterprise that
poused by the appropriate regulatory authority, provides financial education to small business owners and
and modified to reflect the philosophy of the A frequent complaint about lenders involves entrepreneurs. Learn more at www.SBFI.org
lender’s investors and management. Some the time taken to evaluate a loan proposal.
lending policies may be influenced by a partic- Although many lenders may seem inordinately Charles Green is a seasoned finance professional with
ular expertise the lender employs or on the slow, a thorough analysis of a business does over 30 years of advising, financing and investing in
prevalent industries in the lender's geographic require time. Mistakes are generally made by the small business sector. He presently consults with
region. not taking enough time rather than taking too business owners and bankers about a variety of financial
Obviously, lending money to finance a steel much. The loan officer's job performance will management / capital formation issues, writes about finan-
foundry in western Pennsylvania requires a be graded more severely for loan losses than cial topics and teaches finance through seminars and
different expertise than shrimp boat financing for loan successes. conferences.
in Louisiana. Lenders will generally operate
within the confines of their familiarity and mar- Lenders may often seem disinterested in the His experience as a commercial banker, venture capitalist
ket so to control the risk of their portfolio. critical time requirements of the borrower's loan and advisor yielded clients from more than 30 countries,
In loan applications, the lender is seeking infor- request. However, urgency does not relieve and he founded and served as President/CEO of Sunrise
mation. This information may be as trivial as the loan officer of the inherent responsibilities Bank of Atlanta. Charles also has served as corporate
the borrower's federal tax identification number of underwriting an investment soundly. When director for companies in the U.S., Mexico and Europe
or as detailed as the projection of inventory the borrower demands an answer too soon, including a NASDAQ-listed concern, and presently serves
turn during a period of revenue expansion. All that answer is always going to be negative. as Chair of the Governing Board of Atlanta Medical Center,
of this information helps the lender to assess a 460-bed for-profit hospital owned by Tenet Healthcare
the business, and the risk of investing money The better prepared the borrower is with perti- Systems.
nent information, the faster the lender can
address the loan request. Since the loan of- Charles authored several books and articles about busi-
ficer's job is not to organize the paperwork, ness financing including bestselling The SBA Loan Book
delivering disarranged information to the lender 3rd Edition (Adams Media) 2011 and the new Get Financ-
slows the review and can even cause the appli- ing Now (McGraw-Hill) 2012.
cation to be rejected.
He earned a B.S. in Finance from the University of Ala-
The borrower's loan request is similar to a bama, completed the Stonier National Graduate School of
company's effort to sell a product. In many Banking, and Executive Education at Harvard Business
respects, the lender is investing in people and School. He serves as Chair of the Fulton County Arts
in management. The personalities of the bor- Council and has served on several non-profit community
rower and the lender must be compatible or the boards. In 2005 he was named the Financial Services
relationship will not last very long. Champion by the Georgia District of the U.S. Small Busi-
ness Administration.
When listening to the lender’s comments,
the borrower needs to be patient with the
lender's lack of understanding, excitement,
or enthusiasm. When the lender
expresses concerns, objections, or ques-

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Maurice Revell is the founder of RockOutKid Skateboard Clothing Company. He started this clothing company when he was 16.
Maurice graduated from Burlington Country Institute of Technology in 2010 with a four year Graphic Arts degree. God has blessed
Maurice with a mind full of new ideas & a great vision for RockOutKid Skateboard Clothing Company. He has worked with fa-
mous gospel singer Tye Tribbett, Dj Diamond Kuts (Power 99FM) Philadelphia hottest female Dee Jay, Dave Patten, Brother Mar-
cus praise 103.9FM Philadelphia Radio One and Cece McGhee praise 103.9FM Philadelphia Radio One.

Maurice is taking RockOutKid Skateboard Clothing Company to another level. RockOutKid clothing is now located in Black
Diamond Skatepark in Moorestown Mall in New Jersey. He is also looking forward to take this company to the big screen on net-
works like BET, MTV, VH1, FUEL, and many more.

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Judge Kimberly Bandoh

Judge Kimberly Bandoh is the owner and founder After graduating from law school in May 2005, Judge
of the Law Office of Kimberly Fowler Bandoh, LLC. Bandoh worked as a prosecutor with the Fulton County
Judge Bandoh lived much of her life in Beaumont, Solicitor General’s Office for three years. Judge
Texas until she moved to Atlanta, Georgia to attend Bandoh founded The Law Office of Kimberly L.
Agnes Scott College wherein she earned a Bachelor of Fowler Bandoh, LLC in November 2005 in Clayton
Arts in Political Science. Immediately after completing County, GA. It includes the practices of immigration,
her undergraduate degree, Judge Bandoh enrolled in criminal defense, personal injury, family law, and
John Marshall Law School. Throughout her law school representing small businesses.
tenure, Judge Bandoh worked for various law firms
gaining hands on experience. During her last year in Judge Bandoh was appointed to serve as an Associate
law school, Judge Bandoh interned at the Fulton Magistrate Judge with Clayton County Magistrate
Court in August 2012 by Chief Magistrate Court Judge
County Solicitor General’s Office. Daphne Walker. As a Judge, she presided over criminal
and civil matters, signed arrest and search warrants, and
performed other tasks. The civil and criminal matters
included but were not limited to: civil disputes involv-
ing $15,000.00 or less, civil motions, landlord and
tenant (dispossessory) matters, county ordinance
violations, first appearance proceedings, preliminary
hearings, bond hearings and temporary protective order
(TPO) hearings.

Judge Bandoh was also appointed to serve pro tem as a
Juvenile Court Judge by Chief Judge Steven Teske in
April 2013 in Clayton County Juvenile Court.

Judge Bandoh is a member of the American Immigra-
tion Lawyers Association, Georgia Bar Association,
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys,
and the Georgia Association of Black Women
Attorneys. Judge Bandoh is a member and the current
President of the Clayton County Bar Association.

Judge Bandoh has been resident of Clayton County
since 2004 when she and her husband, Alexander
Bandoh, purchased their first home. Judge Bandoh
has three children that each attends Clayton County
Schools.

Judge Bandoh has served in all capacities in the
courtroom: prosecutor, criminal defense attorney,
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There is no doubt that Heavenly Joy comes from a family flowing with talent. Her daddy, Grammy award‐
winning producer Rodney Jerkins, has made hits for Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Jus n Bieber 
and that’s just naming a few. Her mother, Joy Enriquez, a singer herself, is an 11‐ me Star Search champion and 
currently climbing up the Chris an music charts. Heavenly Joy, at only 5 years old, sang and tapped her way into 
the hearts of millions with her recent audi on on America’s Got Talent. 

On the heels of Heavenly Joy’s AGT performance, genera ng more than 11 million views on YouTube, she made 
her Today Show debut performing “In Summer,” from the Disney hit, Frozen, and was asked to come back sing 
“This Li le Light of Mine,” for Kathie Lee & Hoda.  Appearances on CNN’s Headline News, Access Hollywood Live 
quickly followed and the offers kept coming. Just recently Heavenly signed to be the voice in the new animated 
feature Blazing Samurai with co‐stars Samuel L. Jackson & Ricky Gervais.  

Heavenly made her 3rd appearance on the Today Show in December 2015 where she debuted her Christmas 
single, currently on iTunes en tled, “Christmas Time”.  Heavenly Joy con nues to follow the path God has laid 
out for her. On January 31, 2016 Heavenly will appear alongside gospel royalty Donnie McClurkin, Kirk Franklin, 
Shirley Caesar and even Chaka Khan and will perform live with Pastor Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago, his 
radio smash "#WAR" (from the No. 1 best‐selling album "Any Given Day") on BET’s Celebra on Of Gospel hosted 
by Golden Globe winner, Taraji P. Henson. Heavenly Joy truly is a light. ■ 

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