EDITOR’S NOTE
Welcome to
It’s a New Year and with it comes a new opportunity to embrace a fresh, godly perspective on
the things that really matter in this life. Every one of us, no matter our current circumstances,
where we come from, the colour of our skin or how much money we have in the bank, has a
deep-seated need to belong and to matter. We generally feel like we matter when we are
doing the things we are ‘called’ to do and are making a contribution in the world. A sense of
belonging however has more to do with the relationships that we form and oftentimes the most
impactful of those relationships are found in families.
Regrettably, because of the many social ills in our society and in our world, the family, as a
secure, loving space designed to engender whole, responsible, happy people who have a
sense of belonging, is under strain and needs significant reinforcement and support. That is
the main purpose of Family and Faith Magazine (FFM). This new, monthly lifestyle publication is
designed to provide practical tools, encouragement, empowerment and insight on how we
can build stronger families and communities that will
Live | Love | Pray | Together.
Grounded in Christian principles, FFM is focused on how faith can positively impact family life
and the attendant demands of marriage, parenting, relationships, love, work-life balance,
serving the community, nation-building, among many other issues.
In our inaugural edition, I invite you to reflect on the quality of relationships in your life and
commit to making them stronger and more enjoyable. Share in the exciting story of the funloving Redwoods and their amazing balancing act of raising 4 beautiful children while keeping
their man and wife passion alive; receive Chris Brodber’s exhortation to avoid arguing before
your children; give yourself another chance to manage your money God’s way, and take the
FFM challenge! What about the age-old question of being ‘unequally yoked’? Dive into the
discussion on whether the worldly husband and Christian wife can really be happy together,
and check out how the genders feel about marital rape in “He Said, She Said”. Of course, you
simply must check out Dr. Barry Davidson’s sage advice on What Makes a Marriage Last. The
FFM pages are packed with these and much more, so dig in, enjoy, and of course let us have
your feedback.
Connect with us your way:
Send an email: [email protected]
photo by Gabre Cameron Photography
Visit our website: www.familyandfaithmagazine.com
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familyandfaithmagazine
We are thankful for the faithful team behind FFM and our courageous sponsors who have
helped to make this publication possible. May God bless you richly.
Friends, it is the season for new beginnings; let us seize the opportunity to honestly assess the
relationships in our lives and see how, with Christ, we can do things, not only differently but
victoriously!
Shelly-Ann Harris
Editorial Director & Founder
Family and Faith Magazine
Next issue:
Monday, February 2, 2015
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Breadknife Productions
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Anna Aguilar
Writers
Cherryl Hanson Simpson | Trisha Lee |
Anna Brown | Paula Barrett Brown |
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Photographer
Gabre Cameron
Contributors
Christopher Brodber | Dr. Barry Davidson
Editor
Anna Brown
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