Jasmine's Place Issue No. 3 - January/February 2013 | Page 3

Welcome! Welcome to the third issue of Jasmine’s Place! With creative Biblical and family fiction, non-fiction, poetry, plus great community and lifestyle features, hope this issue encourages, motivates and uplifts you. Are you sitting comfortably? Afraid to step out into things you know you should be doing? Are your challenges overwhelming you? Then turn to page 6, smile and be encouraged. What do you do when it’s all out of your hands and you can't do anything about a particular situation? Find out what a bride-to-be facing loss did on page 12. Jealousy, wrangling, anger, she tried them all. Finally she let go and turned to God, see if you agree - Page 18. Need a break? A moment to savour creation’s beauty? Then turn to page 21 for “That’s what I need” and be refreshed. On page 14, we take a look at the Hallelujah Diet which is alleviating so many illnesses and diseases. We also highlight some of the signs of domestic abuse on page 16, your knowledge might help someone. Puresa Humanitarian, a charity that rescues women and children from human traffickers and slavery is featured as well. Find out more about their work on page 26. You’ll also find a round up of some great music, inspiring word art and reviews of some great books for your little children! Finally the last word aptly titled “The Last Unfinished Story” , on page 30, is heart-warming encouragement that touches home and then takes us forward with a spring into the new year. Hope you enjoy this issue! Do e-mail us at [email protected] if you have any feedback, it would be great to hear from you! Editing and Design: Puaichie Badejo Contributors: Pam Ford Davis, Julie Arduini, Unami Magwenzi, Ruth O’ Reilly and Puaichie Badejo JASMINE'S PLACE 33