GOODWILL MESSAGES
Promoting
God-Centred Living and Family Values
C
ongratulations to Shelly-Ann Harris and the editorial team of Family
and Faith Magazine on this, its inaugural publication. Family and Faith
Magazine is a timely and necessary addition to the magazine titles
available locally, promoting genuine God-centred living and family values.
This monthly magazine promises to sow seeds of hope as it highlights the
message of Christ and encourages a way of excellence for every reader.
People want to experience Christianity which gives inspiring examples, is
relevant to their lives and situation, and demonstrates integrity. We believe
that Family and Faith Magazine will fulfil all these by the articles and features
carried in each issue, even as it makes room for the individual’s voice through
its vox pops and polls.
This publication has the potential to impact our nation, helping to reinforce
moral virtue and build healthy families and communities. It is one more step
taking us that much closer to the country of our vision 2030, the peaceful and
productive place that we all want it to be, a Jamaica that is the place of
choice for raising families and doing business.
It is our hope that every individual, no matter who they are - the writers, the
businessman, the politician, the teacher, the Police, just to name a few, will
find something in the pages of this publication that will speak to them in a
very real way.
We therefore welcome, bless and endorse Family and Faith Magazine as it sets
out to assist in making a positive difference in our country. We are heartened
by the God-sized vision and we encourage persons to partner with
Shelly-Ann and her team as they promote all that is good, lovely and true.
Our prayer is that Family and Faith Magazine will continue to be an authentic
medium through which the voice of Jesus Christ will resonate. May God
continue to bless this magazine and the Team. May it reap great rewards
and dividends as you choose to be a relevant voice in this time of challenge
but great opportunity in Jamaica.
Parenting Commission
Welcomes Family and Faith Magazine
I
wish to commend the editorial team of Family and Faith Magazine for
what is sure to be a great resource for strengthening parenting and
Jamaican families. Parenting is among those personal actions, which, when
aggregated, have far reaching national development consequences.
The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) has been charged with
the responsibility of strengthening the family’s capacity and parenting skills
by providing them with resources and support required to produce a society
where all children are exposed to and experience positive parenting. The
NPSC is committed to this responsibility and is mandated to support and
educate parents for the success of the nation’s children. That is why we are
heartened by the introduction of a new publication such as Family and Faith
Magazine that shares similar objectives.
Parenting has always been accepted as an important ingredient to social
stability and national development. While parents cannot prevent all the
detrimental conditions, it is undeniable that parents and families have a
profound influence on children and their development. Whether it is a
traditional two-parent family, single mother or father, or a combination of
adults and children who live together, that family unit is how every person
first experiences life. The family is a child’s first source of knowledge and
the prototype for how a child learns about relationships, social norms and
behaviour. The challenge is that inappropriate parenting practices continue
to increase indiscipline and poor social skills as the child gets older. When
parents are not involved with their children, don’t respond warmly to them,
don’t supervise them properly, and use harsh and inconsistent discipline,
children may react with defiant, aggressive, impulsive behaviours.
Parents, guardians and caregivers, must play a fundamental role in the lives
of their children. It is within the confines of the family and by the quality of
nurturing and socialization that is provided, that their future success or failure
will be determined. It is the parent’s responsibility to show their children that
they care enough to get involved and stay involved during their formative
years, during their schooling, and even throughout adulthood.
The NPSC is committed to the transformation of families through
communication, awareness, research, education and support and we
welcome the introduction of Family and Faith Magazine that we trust will
help in that transformation process.
Pastors Dwight & Joan Fletcher
Dr. Patrece Charles
Transformed Life Church
SPONSORS
CEO National Parenting Support Commission
CONTENTS
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The Redwoods
- A Life of Prophecy,
Passion and Prayer
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Cheers to a
Meaningful Christmas
by Indi Mclymont Lafayette
11
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Anchor Your
New Year Resolutions
by Faith
11
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Unforgettable 2014
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Family and Faith Magazine
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He Said: She Said
#MaritalRape
compiled by
Trisha Lee
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What Makes A
Marriage Last
by Dr. Barry Davidson
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Top 7 Nutrition
Habits for 2015
by Nutritionist,
Paula Barrett Brown
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Shine Your Light
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‘Feel the Fear
But Do It Anyway’
– Raising Girls
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Arguing Before
Your Children Can
Hurt Them
by Chris Brodber
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Take the
Family and Faith
Challenge!
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Dressed for Church
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Scary,
Then Not So Scary
by Nia-Ashley Harris
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God’s Ground
Rules for Money
by Cherryl Hanson
Simpson
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Can Christian Wife
and Worldly Husband
Have a Family?
by Anna Brown