FAITH Magazine Volume VII Issue 1 | Page 4

CONTENTS S TA F F PUBLISHER/EDITOR IN CHIEF Diane Hannah DECEMBER 2013/JANUARY 2014 FEATURES 6 DEDICATION Remembering the life and legacy of Bishop Sarah Frances Taylor Davis 18 IN THE SPOTLIGHT Inside the ministries of First Lady Sheretta West and Rev. Lekesha Barnett 20 ON THE COVER Pastors Mia Wright, Yolanda Carroll, Claudette Copeland, and Suzette Caldwell share individual experiences on purpose, emotional wellness, prayer, and the call to preach. By Diane Hannah 32 THE HEART CAMPAIGN FAITH Features Editor, Kimberly Phillips, discusses the fight against human trafficking with Pastor Connie LeLaCheur of Troy, Michigan. DEPARTMENTS HEALTH 12 THE POWER OF FAITH AND FOOD Cancer survivor Jeanie Traub shares how her faith and dietary changes led her to divine health. FA I T H M a g a z i n e 16 DISCIPLESHIP God’s intended purpose for the Church By Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Hale 26 FAITHBOOK Rev. Dr. Julia McMillan exposes the enemy’s influence in the Church in an excerpt from her book Prophetic Crack…Pushers in the Pulpits Addicts in the Pews. 30 MAKE YOUR DREAMS A REALITY How a life coach can help change your life By Rev. Dr. Toni Alvarado 34 CHURCH CLOTHES Does your attire project a godly image? By Kimberly Small SPIRITUAL INSIGHT 10 EXPECTATIONS Anticipate greatness in your future By Rec. Connie Jackson 14 PRAYER CHANGES THINGS A youthful perspective on having faith in God By Taylore Gills 15 FINANCIAL STRATEGIES Practical steps toward financial freedom By Dr. Bonita Vinson 4   DECEMBER 2013/JANUARY 2014 • FAITHMAGAZINEONLINE.COM REL ATIONSHIPS 28 HELP FOR YOUR MARRIAGE Combating isolation in your marriage By Rev. Dr. Yolande Herron-Palmore 29 TIPS FROM THE MARRIAGE KEEPERS CONSTITUTION How to confront your spouse about a conflict in your marriage. From the book Marriage Keeper’s Constitution by Pastor Keith Graham IN EVERY ISSUE 5 IN THIS ISSUE 33 FAITH to FAITH 36Poetry 38 Publisher’s Perpective MANAGING EDITOR Nancy Gray EDITORIAL ASSISTANT DeAndrea Reese GRAPHIC DESIGN Earl Duncan Clifton Jefferson Victor Mata COVER FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY Kirby Mack CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Antoinette Alvarado, DMin. Cynthia Hale, D. Min. Connie Jackson, D. Min. Yolande Palmore, D. Min. Kimberly Small Jeanie Traub Bonita Vinson, Ph.D FOR LETTERS-TO-THE-EDITOR & SUBMISSION OF MATERIALS FOR REVIEW OR PRINT send to: editorial@faithmagazineonline.com TO ADVERTISE Call FAITH Magazine at 210.284.4624 or email advertising@ faithmagazineonline.com Published by CJT Communications, LLC 5150 Broadway #439 San Antonio, TX 78209 www.faithmagazineonline.com ©2013 FAITH magazine is published by-monthly. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. Articles and letters will be edited due to space limitations when necessary. The views expressed in any story or column in this publication are those of the individual writers and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or advertisers. The publisher is not responsible for errors in advertising copy. FAITH Magazine reserves the right to reject any advertisement. FAITH Magazine will not be held liable for services or products advertised in FAITH. All product names, brand names, and trademarks may belong to their respective holders. Printed in the USA. FAITH Magazine is committed to encouraging, enlightening, and influencing our readers toward a standard of excellence in living through faith in the Gospel of Jesus the Christ.