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Coming Out Of The Wilderness E Magazine for The Content of Character January/February 2014

1 We Are Ministry In A Magazine

oming ut f he ilderness

For

The Content Of

Character

January/February 2014

C TE Ma azine

O

O

Integrity

Disciplin

Peace

Love

Forgiveness

SolutionsPower

Vision

Justice

Stren th

FamilyCommunit

Effort Faith

Joy

Gratitude

GOD

Respect

Submission

WorshipPraise

Ri hteousnessterview with Play-write

Alvin Malcolm Daniels-

Twenty Eight Years

In Film and Media

*

The Man Behind

The Message All

Witches

Dont

Wear Hats

Cornerstones For Life-Acknowledges

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Content of Character

And Much More!


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`

Coupons For Life

There is

neither

Jew nor

Gentile,

neither

slave nor

free, nor is

there male

andfemale, for

you are all

one in

Christ

Jesus.

Galatians 3:28

New International Version (NIV)


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E Magazinewelcomes you to the first issue of 2014! We are excited to bring you

articles that addressThe Content of Our Character and the purpose and value of ourlives. We hope that something will be conveyed through this written word ministry that

will change your life and ignite God-vision at a soul level.

May God continue to bless your path and keep your spirit strong!

M. Handy

Editor and Chief

COOTW E MAGAZINE

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COOTW E MAGAZINE

JANUARY MOVIE PICK

Pg. 8

Cornerstones for Life-

Acknowledging


Pg. 5-6

At The Bank

Pg. 9

Warm Hearty Recipe

Pg. 10

Alvin Malcolm Daniels

The Man Behind The Message

Pg. 11

A Call To Supernatural

Wholeness

Pg. 20

When The Preaching Stops

Pg. 21

Teen Talk

Pg. 29

The Follower

Pg. 9

cCoupons For Life


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Cornerstones For Life-

Acknowledging


Pg. 5-6

I have a dream that my four little children

will one day live in a nation where they will

not be judged by the color of their skin, but

by the content of their character.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Cornerstones for Life


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Reverend, Dr. Martin Luther King

Born January 15, 1929 ~ Assassinated April 4, 1968

Thank you, Dr. King for being the cornerstone of our awareness for our civil rights. You

literally activated activism in and through a nation. Because of you, we are socially,

emotionally, economically and spiritually empowered!

The content of our character has been enriched, rewritten, newly formatted, and

pulsates with purpose!

COOTW E MAGAZINE, believes that your steps were well ordered in The Lord, and effect

change not only in African Americans, but every American and Religious Denomination.

You, Sir were, and are a cornerstone for the character of generations to come!

Rest well Dr. /Minister King.


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In 2012, the blockbuster hit, Hunger Games was

released to a spellbound audience, who hungered

for a different type of heroin. If there were ever a

movie that defined depth of character, this film fits

the bill.

Lead character, 16 year old, Katniss Everdeen,

played byJennifer Lawrence,resides in a town

where food and comfort are scarce. And, as if that

werent enough, she feels compelled to take her

little sisters place in a mandatory kill or be killed

game that is televised as sports-like entertainment.

In perfectly timed progression, we watch the

dauntless character emerge as she throws herself

into the custody of those collecting the

opponents It is plain to see that she is no longer

her own, but has become the incorporation of

what lies ahead.

This film allows us to grow with Katniss, level upon

impending level. For she is not only a fiercewarrior, she has a heart for people underlined with

faith and integrity.

Director:

Gary Ross

Writers:

Gary Ross (screenplay),Suzanne

Collins(screenplay)

Stars:

Jennifer Lawrence,Josh Hutcherson,Liam

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As we stand in line at 'The

Bank' ready to cash in our

Wildernessfor our Walk

across the Jordan, we can

barely comprehend the

exchange taking place.

A separation from the old pattern of doing things, somehow

integrates with the new way, of how things will be done.

It is a place of eager anticipation, release and acceptance. For

even if we can't swim, there is the longing to jump into our

Jordan and somehow navigate to the other side. But down

deep, grafted in our spirits is the lesson of The Wilderness The

reminder that mere emotions can lead us astray. Reminding

us that it is the road map of the Word that keeps us purpose-

filled, focused and on track.

It was the re-shaping of our will that has brought us to this cross-

over, called The Bank. It is at The Bank where transactions

of pain-staking investment, heart breaking sacrifice and

purpose rendering pressures are cashed in for The Promises of

God.

It is here, we remember our Deuteronomy 29:5 testimony of

somehow, always having shoes, clothes, lights, gas, and

transportation that never got old, went off and seemed to make

it.

When you put the pedal to the metal of your mind, you realizedthe average man/woman would not even be standing here, had

not GOD kept them.

Now, there is a multitude behind us and the possibility of

drowning, before us... With non-negotiable convictions we

realize that it isnt ourability to walk, that will carry us across.

No, it is observation of, and obedience to the voice we have

been hearing over our 40 year old journey.

It is the word written, prophesied, and engrafted that will cause

the flow of our doubts, worries and fears to part, as we step

across

This is M. Handy-Not only wishing,

but prophesying a Happy New Year!

Photo by Isac Goulart

AT THE

BANK

Psycho in the mind

But to the public eye

Shesperfectly fine

One of a kind

But in reality

Itsone big disguise

Crafted out of lies and if you stripped it

away the real her resides

That you never knew survived.

Because all she did was hide and she w

satisfied

Acceptance is the key but I guess she ne

knew

So instead every day shed put on the

costume

Perform things never expected to do

Following mimicking it became sickenin

Made to be a leader when your life beg

So if yourenot the missing piece why t

hard to fit in?

-Sydney Valentin

The Follower


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COUPONS FOR LIFE

What are you plugged into? Dont you know The Words in this

book are alive and can change your life?

John 1:14

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his

glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and

truth.

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this versions savory and comforting goodness.

Serves: 12

Prep Time:30 minutes Cook Time:1 hour, 30 minute Total Time:2 hours

Ingredients:

3 lbs boneless chuck roast, cut into 2-inch pieces

3 tbsp vegetable oil

2 tsp salt

1 tbsp freshly ground pepper

2 yellow onions, cut into 1-inch chunks

1/4 cup flour

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup red wine

3 cups beef broth

1/2 tsp dried rosemary

1 bay leaf1/2 tsp dried thyme

4 carrots, peeled, cut into 1-inch slices

2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch slices

3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut in eighths

fresh parsley to garnish (optional)

reparation:

n medium-high heat, add the vegetable

il to a large heavy pot (one that has a

ght fitting lid).

When it begins to smoke slightly, add the

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eef browns.

nce browned, remove the beef with a

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minutes, until softened.

educe heat to medium-low, and add the

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dd potatoes, carrots, and celery, and

mmer covered for another 30 minutes

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Alvin Malcolm Daniels- Play-Write - Professor - Minister in Media

Alvin Malcolm Daniels is

a full-fledged activist

infused with God-vision

that moves in thenow!


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Underneath the sincere humbleness of his thank you-s and

heart-felt appreciations, lies a pipeline of confidence-strength-

integrity, and know-how. It is also safe to surmise that Alvin

Malcolm Daniels is a full-fledged activist infused with God-vision

that moves in the now! Whenmost people are talking a

good game- Alvin Daniels actually delves in and plays!

The Chicago native is a twenty eight year veteran of film and

media production, with a MastersDegree in Education from

Robert Morris University and a Bachelors Degree in

Communications from Boston University. He is the author of three

books: Hallelujah, God is in control andThere's No Substitute For A

Foot Stomping, Home Cooking, God Fearing Mother Like Mine and

God Said It, I Believe It and That's Enough.In addition to this list of

achievements, we will add the Congressional Medal of Honor,

received by Alvin in his second year of college. He

received the medal in recognition of his writing,

public speaking and community service efforts. Mr.

Daniels points out that he is the first college

athlete to have ever received such an honor.

Early on, while working at Chicago State University,

Alvin was invited to accompany a team of

educators from The International States Program,

on an assignment to South Africa. His job as film

maker, was to document the journey. After four

trips, the journey finally yielded an award winning

documentary, entitled, Bridging the Education

Divide.

At present, the visionary and ownerof Halsted Media Workscan

proudly lay claim to a wide range of completed projects, and some

very special ones, that are feverishly in the making. A fine example

would be his new stage play, A Mans Gotta Do What A Mans

Gotta Dowhich debuted November 2013 to a standing-room-

only crowd and will return February 8thand 9th, 2014.

What makes finite the summation of Alvinsgifts and talents, is his

passion found in developing the vision and media skill of others.

He is a seasoned professional with a hands-on touch that causesvisionaries to seek him out.. However, at his nucleus, and to his

credit is the spirit of a die-hard Christian, whose roots are planted

not only in the church house, but in good solid ministry. He is the

Grandson of powerful minister, Reverend, Dr. H. B. Brady and son

of Reverend, Dr. Princella Brady Lee ofVictory Cathedral Faith

Church .

Before even speaking with

the creator of the acclaimed

stage play,Preachers Kids:

The Untold Stories,his

accolades and

accomplishments weighed

heavily on my palate. There

were so many layers to

explore, I didnt quite know

how to approach the man, or

the article. And then The

Holy Spirit reminded me

that, its all about purpose.

Mr. Daniels is not just some

list of cosmetic

achievements-He is a man

rooted in purpose and

grounded in the love of a

focused mission.

Wrapped within the folds of

his legacy is the priceless

mentoring of his

grandfathers sermons, and

his dads rich advice.Perhapsthese morsels are what

transitioned him from

majoring in business to

mastering communications.

Never the less, it is quite

evident that Alvin Malcolm

Daniels, loves what he does,
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and that he is someone you should know.

Finally done playing phone tag, Alvin Daniels and I connected for

what was to be an interesting interview He was more than ready

to share his story, or at the risk of sounding mellow dramatic-his

journeywith COOTW E Magazine. Needless to say, I was all

ears.

Alvin Malcolm Daniels- After I graduated, He said in an easy

tone, I came back to Chicago, where I started working at Daily

College for WYCC-Channel 20. At the same time, my granddad

had this huge building over on 83rdand Halsted I mean, just a big

empty building with buses and grease and rats and He pauses.

Justa bunch of old stuff in there. And he said, Hey, make

something happen!

So I called two of

my partners. Onewent to

Northwestern and

one went to

Alabama State

University One

was an actor-The other was in audio, and Im the TV guy And we

just started producing things from commercials to short films to

rap videos to TV shows..Halsted Media Works, Inc. was born.

COOTW- I understand that you are a professor as well.

Alvin Malcolm Daniels- .Yes-during that time, I began to develop

a love for teaching what I did. So I packaged what I did as a ten

week course that I could teach anywhere.The course was called

Exploring The Media Experience. WhereI would go into

foundations and different schools and teach young people the

craft of filmmaking.

COOTW- Wow! Thats pretty amazing! But whats most

impressive to me about everything you just said, is that when you

graduated, you said, and I quote, Ijust did it!Youjust did it-

actually owned who you were as a film maker-as a teacher andyou dived in and did it!

Alvin Malcolm Daniels-Itsinteresting -his voice rising to a new

level of recollection. that you would say that, because with my

last play in motion (Preachers Kids: The Untold Stories), I had

already started on my next piece and I was going through a serious

illness. I know Im jumping ahead.

COOTW- Thats ok


People were like, hey man,

dont you wanna rest? And I

was like, hey, tomorrows not

promisedWhile God givesme life in my body, Im going

to use every minute to do

what I do-because when I do

what I do, I dont feel pain, I

dont feel anger, I dont feel

any negative vibe-Its all

positive.

And I think thats what I try

to impress upon

students as Iteach at Chicago

State- Find your

passion-He says

with a rising

conviction!. -

My dad always said, If you

love your work, youll never

work a day in your lifeI

think thats what I do I love

my work, so I never work a

day in my life. And I thinks

thats all a part ofa -its gotta

be done now- mentality,

because tomorrow is not

promised. ..And its not that

yourerushing what youre

doing; its saying hey God,

thank you for this gift. Im

not going to waste time

haggling with people

Theres an old saying, thattoo many chefs spoil the

meal

The Man Behind The Message Interview.

because when I do what I do, Idont feel pain,I dont feel anger, I

dont feel any negative vibe

Continued on pg. 15


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Im sure doing that with your e magazine-if you went to five or six

different people and said, hey, what do you think about me doing

this or that everybody is going to give you a different reason of

why you shouldnt!

COOTW- Yes, you are right!

Alvin Malcolm Daniels- So you have to find your conviction and

rock and roll with it! Thats what Ive always done I dont call it

haste-I call it not wasting time.

Time is the most important

commodity that you have. You

can make some more kids, you can

make some more money-but you

cant make no more time!

COOTW

Amen!

Ive

read that you produced two film

shorts, entitled Smoke Screensand Hiding Places. Smoke Screens is

said to have garnered rave reviews at the Hollywood Film

FestivalIs that correct?

Alvin Malcolm Daniels- Correct, he says emphatically. The other

film, Hiding Places, was a finalist at the Siskel and Ebert film

Festival, here in Chicago. ..And its kind of funny that you talk

about that, because I look at life in terms of stages So the wholepoetry piece (the book: Hallelujah, God Is In Control) is the early

part of my career. And, then the whole film-making piece-because

I was so blown away with just the whole art of film-making And

now Im just in a totally different area of my life. So, I look at life

in stages, and that was a very exciting time. To be recognized by

people for what you do, is awesome! But my biggest blessing, or

my Oscaris when people call me up and ask, Howmuch do you

charge?

COOTW- I begin to laugh out loud, because I definitely can relate

Alvin Malcolm Daniels- How much do you charge, he continues?

Thats the blessing- to wake up every day and have someone ask,

How much do you charge- In bad or good times? So, I am

blessed beyond blessed!

COOTW- Yes you are!


Every once in a while, my

mom (Reverend Princella

Brady Lee) has me bring the

message, and on yesterday

the message was, I owe God

a praise. Because we owe

Him a debt, and in owing

that debt, we will never pay

that debt The only thing

that He requires is that we

witness to people about His

goodness and that we praise

Him.... For everything that I

have, I owe Him praise.

COOTW-

Because of

the sincerity

and

conviction that rings through

his words, I cant help but

pause and then pace my

questions.

My God, you are so

humble Are you a pastor?

Alvin Malcolm Daniels- Iwouldnt call myself a

Pastor. Im a minister, but

my ministry is media. Yet, I

feel that any Christian that

God has blessed should be

able to get up and talk about

the goodness of The Lord.

Now, you may not be T. D.

Jakes or Joel Osteen, but you

should be able to get up and

talk about the goodness of

The Lord. I just think the

whole ministry piece in

terms of pastoring or

speaking is just in my DNA

Because it comes from way

back with my grandfather-

Time is the most importantcommodity that you have

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Now my mothers a minister, my dad was a minister, I have uncles

who are ministers So theres ministry all around me. And I do feel

like Im a minister, but Im not called into the formal ministry of

being a pastor- but I do feel like I am a minister and my ministry is

my mediaMany people might see a movie, they might see a play,

but they might not ever go to church, but if theres some message

I can give them in some piece of media that Ive done then I feel

that my living is not in vain

COOTW- Do you feel

like youve been called

to the world?


Yeah-Just to proclaim

the goodness of The

Lord! Theres a lot of

hurting people outhere They need to

hear the good news of the gospel. And its not so much beating

people over the head with- You need to go to church! You need

to read your bible!- Its because, the life that youre living is

because you dont have a foundation; you dont havean anchor.

And we talk about this all the time in church. Just because

youre Christian, youre not problem free-It means you have a

twenty-four hour problem solver. That is the biggest difference.

COOTW- Thats right! Thats a true perspective!

Now, although your parents have played a huge role in who you

are professionally and the ministry you express, how would you

say your message at large, differs from theirs and why?

Alvin Malcolm Daniels- Growing up, we were taught, religion is

everything Myuncle used to tell my granddad that, I cant go to

church, I have homework. And my granddad would reply, Bring

your homework to church. So thats all that life centered around,

was church. So the biggest difference is that I was able to get away

and see a different way of living-So I dont look at religion as being

dogmatic-I look at it as being a large component of life-But I feellike you have to have a balance and its ok to do other things

outside of going to church. So I think that that is the biggest

difference, that you really need a balance in life And that theres

a difference in religion and spirituality. Religion can be very

dogmatic in that it dictates right or wrong-true or false-this is the

way it is Spirituality is a way of living and connecting with your

source, your spirit (the man upstairs) who will lead you and guide

you in the way He would

have you to go. So I think

thats the biggest difference.

I feel like religion killed Jesus.

Religion said, He cant be

healing people on The

Sabbath-but a blind man

doesnt care if you heal him

on Monday,

Tuesday,

Wednesday,

Thursday-

Sunday.He

just wants to

be healed!

But, again,

religion killedJesus, but

spirituality allows you to

connect with the things you

should be doing in life that

agree with The Savior.

COOTW- Wow! That is

blatantly honest, and I

appreciate that more than

what you know!

Alvin Malcolm Daniels- As a

preachers kid, one of my

greatest experiences was to

go away to school- I saw a

whole nother world out

there. His voice seeming to

trail off in the memoryAnd

that world told me, Its ok

to do other things. Your

foundation wont allow you

to go too far away fromwhere you need to go-I dont

think it makes me a black

sheep-It makes me Alvin

And Im ok with that..Im

at peace with that.

Many people might see a movie, they

might see a play, but they might not

ever go to church! But if theres some

message I can give them in some piece

of media that Ive done then I feel that

my living is not in vain

Continued on pg. 18


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COOTW- At this point, I am an Alvin Malcolm Daniels fan because

of his ability to keep it real and relate to the average man.

However, we must continue...

Is it important to you that people be able to look at these intense

scenarios in The Preachers Kids: The Untold Stories, and share in

your humor? Or, more to the point is it important to you that

people be able to see outside of the spiritual intensity that goes on

in church?

Alvin Malcolm Daniels- Oh yeah! The bible says that laughter is

merriment for the soul. And I think that some people are just so

dogmatic and into being rigid and serious-in such a way, they miss

out on life. And I think what I try to do withPreachers Kids: The

Untold Stories,is show that theres seriousness buttheresalso

humor in the church. And I

mean, quite often, without

the humor, I would of gone

crazy by this point

COOTW- Wow I believe this

will be so poignant for somany people.


Thats why I bring in

characters like, Deacon Pray

Too Long- based on a guy

named Brother Curtis, at my

grandfathers church- And

when I say this guy would

literally talk to God on

Sunday, like he hadnt talked

to God all week.

COOTW- Laughing

Alvin Malcolm Daniels- I

mean that! This guy would

go at it! But theres humor in

that, he says with a

resonating chime. Im not

poking fun at him, thats just

who he was! Sister Elwaywas Sister Tell It All. Shed

tell all your business- but you

didnt hear it from her! And

my latest character isSister

Off Keys Everyone knows

Sister Off Keys. She sings in a

key only Jesus can

understand!

COOTW- I am dying

laughing


Everybody knows her! Now

I dont have Denzel, I dont

have Angela Bassett, I dont

have Deniro-But everybody

knows my characters.

oupon for life

Continued on pg. 26
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The GOD we serve is unlimited and lacks nothing! His very nature is one

of wholeness and completion.

When you stop to think about the intricate pattern of our physical form,

and how it lacks nothing in sufficiency, you get a glimpse of how

poetically brilliant GOD truly is.

We are GODS spiritual vehicle's in motion that lack no good thing in

Christ! Why would GOD deposit HIS spirit inside a vessel that lacks

restorative capabilities?

Everything about GOD is alive. HIS very breath, IS LIFE!

The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of

the Almighty gives me life.

New International Version (1984) Job 33:4

If the very dust/ molecular structures/Adams of the earth

had capacity to heed the voice of GOD, to form human

vessels and unwrap the elements... Is the same dust not

capable of hearing HIS voice NOW?!...speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed...

Matthew 8:8

FOR...

Jesus Christ-(THE WORD-THE CALL) is the same yesterday

and today and forever...

Hebrews 13:8

Our body is CALLED to life and with every birth and rebirth, we respond

physically and spiritually.

The gulf between THE CALL and The Response, is our ability to receive the

truth that our very body is intimate with GOD and knows HIS CALL. Our

bodies are a structured testament of our very cells being alive and

cognizant of GOD. If not so, how could the laying on of hands, be of any

effect? How could the dead arise when JESUS called out, WITH A LOUD

VOICE? It is because the rich life of GOD in us hears THE CALL of OUR

FATHER

The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

New International Version (1984) Job 33:4

But we have this wealth in vessels of earth, so that it may be seen that

the power comes not from us but from God;

Corinthians 4:7

This is M. Handy

(In-CHRIST-Raising The Awareness of The

Sick And The Dead) For The Promise

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I look at a near empty building as the last

congregants leave the sanctuary. The

preaching has stopped. Hugs and

handshakes and even some tears have

congratulated me for simply opening my

mouth and allowing the Lord to speak to

His people. I can still hear the organ and

drums in my spirit from over an hour ago.

I sit back in my chair now getting soaked

as my wet robe reflects the profusely

dripped sweat of mere moments earlier.

My chest still beats accelerated from its

normal rhythm. My hands are now

clammy as I grip my bible and moist towel. Its almost quiet now

and the deafening silence accentuates my mood as my body starts

to slow down. The Holy Ghost had been in complete control

throughout the worship service. There had been a complete HolyGhost take-over of my person for the last hour or so. Souls were

saved, reclaimed, delivered while illnesses had been rebuked and

bodies were healed Encouragement and empowerment had

prevailed through the Blood of Jesus during the alter service. Now

the preaching had stopped and He has given me back to me,

temporarily or so I wearily think.

I go to my study and plop into my leather swivel recliner. I reach

for several more dry towels as I begin to remove my robe. I could

turn on some soft music but that will come later as will food and

much need water and juice. I feel my human physical weaknessslowly increase. I hear the silence calling me into a deep inner

reflection. I hear and I obey. The Lord whispers, "I have blessed

you in this time and season to bless others"....I get up and

practically stumble to the mirror. I look at the beads of sweat still

nesting on my forehead. I look at the salt and pepper beard and

wavy but thinning and graying hair. I look frail and haggard. The

preaching has stopped. I shake my head and marvel. I marvel at

how the Lord can take such an imperfect creature and perform a

perfect work. I wonder as tears well in my eyes how can He take a

man with so many personal issues and reach the masses with a

powerful and anointed message of love and faith. I wonder again

and again until I finally wonder...Why me? What had I done to

merit this great sober and important task? I was full of questions

because the preaching had stopped and I am what is left. The

Word in me has settled in me and waits again for the unction of

the Holy Ghost to come out of this lowly spirit. Whispers of "Thank

you Lord" flow out of my heart and my mouth, eventually as I dry

off. I dress and

wrap my soggy clothes in

plastic. I put my bible in my

brief case and pause for a

surge of strength to finish

what I'm doing.

The preaching has stopped

and a few people wait

outside the edifice for me. I

straighten out a few things

on my desk. I glance at the

awards, certificates, and

diplomas that line the wall. I

consider them to be more

decoration than anything

useful. My eyes target an old

second hand picture that one

of my deaconesses got me

for my birthday. It portrays a

storm tossed ship with dark

clouds and pummeling rain...

That picture is my life

because storm after storm I

yet continue to brave the

waters and navigating the

course of the life that has

been given me. I have takenon water and have needed

damage control many

times and yet I'm seaworthy.

There are newer and fresher

vessels in God's fleet but

He hasn't decommissioned

me yet. I utter a "thank you

Jesus". I am barely able to

pick up my briefcase and bag

of clothes. I turn in the

doorway hunting for my keys

to lock my office. Jesus

whispers, "I will always be

the Captain of your soul." He

is already building on the

next sermon. I guess the

preaching never stops

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Sometimes It Takes Generations Of Ministry To Birth

One Thing That Will Change the World.

Keep Preaching

Isaiah 9:6

King James BibleFor unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his

shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The

everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
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Witchcraft is a spirit that practices the

religion of usury, manipulation, control, and

dominion. It operates through men, women

and children, indiscriminately, at an

emotional (or soul-ish) level. The seed of its

conception is rebellion against Gods order

and authority. It also has a full, working

knowledge of Gods unfailing principles and

how they operate- such as how faith

(undeviating focus/belief, meditations and

repetitions)must produce results! It

knowsthat through the supernatural

(unseen things or the spirit realm), the

natural laws (or course) of the universe can

be bent. In such scenarios, the universe is

forced to yield unlawful crops of knowledge, power and wealth.

Such manifestations (of the craft) persuade others to use suchalternative actions (practices) that only produce short lived results,

because their Psalms 119:133, steps were not ordered in the Lord.

Biblically, such conduits of the craftare referred to as familiar

spirits (The dead that communicate to the living), wizards

(practitioners of magic), soothsayers (One who claims to be able to

foretell events or predict the future in a soothing manner-seer),

witches (a woman who is thought to have magic powers.),

Deuteronomy 18:10 sorcerers (Use of supernatural powers over

others through the assistance of spirits.),diviners (the practice of

attempting to foretell or discover hidden knowledge throughoccult or supernatural means), those who interpret omens and

ones who sacrifice their own children by fire.

Note:Every Seer and Prophetic gift is not processed, and therefore is subject to

spiritual influences outside of God. In ministry, submission to God is crucial

because people often rely on the word of God that is being conveyed from the

pulpit (prophet).

As stated before, the crafthas its roots in our Luke 1:51,

emotions; its perverted umbilical cord is connected to the spirit

realm of hells womb, birthing the desires of satan into the lives of

mankind.

On the governing level of the craft, unholy mantels are passed

down from generation to generation through repetitive behavior

and words that misshape and gnarl righteousness. This rite of

passage can only come to an end by the sacrificial Blood of Jesus

Christ and its delivering power.

However, it would be wise

to consider that all witches

dont wear hats and loose

black clothing. Some cannot

be discerned by outward

appearance or wicked smiles.

Most times it is only by The

Spirit of Almighty God that

this spirit can be discerned

For it has become almost

common place in man to give

way to its presence. We have

become so carnal in our

desires that we have allowed

the spirit of witchcraft to

seek out, pursue, and render

our (so called) goodto us,in ways that have nothing to

do with God.

Recognize Your Enemy

and How He Functions

Godly gifts of discernment,

prayer, and faith that beget

spiritual breakthrough, cause

Kingdom results that magnify

Gods power. Witchcraft doesnot. Its only purpose is to

rule (be in control, over-ride

and dominate), so that the

perfect will and outcome of

God may be scattered and/or

delayed. These outcomes can

be seen throughout the

world as never ending wars,

starvation, homelessness,

sex trade operations,

wastefulness, corporate

annihilations, etcIts

characteristic trait is the

avoidance of solutions that

benefit wholeness. It has a

me mentality fueled by

emotion.

All Witches

Dont

Wear Hats

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1 Samuel 15:23 (KJV) For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft

On the contrary, Galatians 5:22 tells us that The Fruit of The Holy

Spirit is: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness and

faithfulness.

The Holy Spirit, furthermore comes to guide, teach, comfort and

destroy yokes of blinding bondage that keep us in destructive

cycles of self-centeredness.

.Witchcraft can only operate effectively when we feel truth and

righteousness arent working toward our designated outcome and

we need a taste of alternative power.

If we are latent sheep (lambs and shepherds without the Acts

20:28 power over our own flesh) then we can be subject to every

Second Corinthian, high thing that exalteth itself against God!

This is the point when we take matters into our own hands and

attempt to manipulate space, time, substance and people. TheProverbs 3:5-6, warning bells of not leaning to our own

understanding, and submitting our ways to God are drowned out

by a stubborn and willful need to manifest outcomes that dont

line up with the plans of GOD (thus delaying learned lessons and

Promised Land progressions).

Tangible results from forced manifestations may cause one to

believe that they have a power apart from God or that they,

themselves are God. In the interim, chaos ensues and we

become bereft slaves to our own vain glory.

Ask yourself-Who has truly ever benefited from selfish

manipulation? Has the end result led to a debilitating stagnation,

or a progressive outpour?

In conclusion, although you may not knowingly practice, or

prosper from the craft, you can be the object of its assignment or

shrouded by its intent.

Apostolic Teacher,Jonas Clark notes tell-tale signs of witchcraft

activity and/or attacks in his article,HOW WITCHCRAFT SPIRITS

ATTACK.Below is a compiled list of symptoms gathered from the

article, that he associates with demonic attacks.

The Power of Words or Controlling Actions Unleashed on its

Victim.

Separates and Isolates its Victims from Friends and Family

Strong Confusion

Depression

Wanting To Give Up

Fatigue

Loss of Personal Identity

and Self Esteem

Depression and fatigue can

follow as the controller-like

Jezebel, gives abnormal

attention to those it desires

to manipulate.

*

With this information, light is

shed so that deliberate

prayer can go forth to

identify and break the yokes

of bondage. God never

meant for us to lean on an

alternate power or Jesus

would have never said in

Matthew 4:4 Man shall not

live by bread (that which

nourishes and/or satisfies

only the body/flesh) alone,but by every word that

proceedeth out of the mouth

of God. Because HIS words

and His will created an

unshakable foundation or

blueprint of predestination.

A foundation that man needs

to maintain within himself to

go from Glory to Glory or

from Kingdom revelation to

Kingdom revelation.

Ephesians 1:4-5

even as he chose us in him

before the foundation of the

world, that we should be holy

and blameless before him. In
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love he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ,

according to the purpose of his will,

How then, could mans Philippians 2:3 vain glory ever get us to this

destination?

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Alvin Malcolm Daniels- And thats what draws people into what I

do.

COOTW- So something that everybody can relate to-that aha

moment, if youve been raised in the church

Alvin Malcolm Daniels- Exactly-Thats right!

COOTW-Is giving back to the community important to you and

why?

Alvin Malcolm Daniels- Yes. Because, I feel that is part of our

commission as Christians.Beginning to pace his words for clarity-

When I say I want a treasure chest, thats so I can expand my

ministry to help other people to see the goodness of The Lord-So if

I can expand my treasure chest, then I can make bigger films and

take my plays to greater distribution And all thats going to do is

bless other people so that they can bless The Kingdom. Thats our

commission To

witness and give praise

to God with whatever

talent He has given us! And thats all I strive to do.

COOTW- My God It doesnt get any better than that-

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Are you equally as passionate about teaching the facets of media

as you are being engaged in the process?

Alvin Malcolm Daniels- I think, even more so because I teach

power. I dont teach media, I teach power! With the power

that they learn in my media class they can change the world! Its

just that simple! Its just that simple-He repeats with added fervor!

A play can change the world! A T.V. show can change the world!

Its all about trying to make your voice be heard. And even if you

dont change the world, its important to let your voice be heard. If

you can help one kid go down the right path, then youve

accomplished your goal-So, yes, I am even more passionate about

teaching These kids dont realize that the internet has equalized

the playing field.

COOTW- How so?

Alvin Malcolm Daniels-You dont have to waiton a TV. Executive

to say, Hey, youre good enough-Im gonna put your show on. You

dont have to wait for a distribution company You can put your

stuff on the internet and receive three or four million hits and film

companies will come looking for you! You can make money off the

internet with your product Once again, its all about learning

power, The Power of The

Media and using it toward

Gods glory and to your

edification. God dontmind

you getting paid, cause you

gotta eat!

COOTW- Right-True

Alvin Malcolm Daniels- So

why not love what youre

getting paid for? I think that

is whats the matter with the

world today So many

people hate getting up in the

morning. Theyre thinking I

gotta get up in the morning

and go to thatsame old, dry job,

that God told you

to quit five years ago to do

something else that is more

enriching. ..And we get stuck

in that rut because its very

comfortable.

If you look at Jesus ministry-

His whole ministry was about

making peopleuncomfortable

COOTW- I find myself

shouting Yes!-Yes! to the

truth that he is readily

sharing.

Alvin Malcolm Daniels-That

was His whole ministry, he

says, drawing from a

heightened conviction! Hedidnt go into the church for

praise and worship! He went

in, letting folks know, you

aint gone be up in here

money changing in the house

of The Lord! He made people

I dont teach media, I teach power!

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Alvin Malcolm Daniels cont. - very uncomfortable. But in making

them very uncomfortable he dropped into their senses, that this is

the right way to do thingsAnd this is what were charged with.

Just bring light to the world.

COOTW-What are you currently working on?

Alvin Malcolm Daniels-Well right now, Im working on expanding

Preachers Kids: The Untold Stories. So, what was once a play is

now a T.V. show that you will start seeing on different cable

outlets. This will begin in January. Im also working on expanding

the stage play link to avail ourselves to the different organizations

requesting the play as a fund-raiser. Im expanding on the DVD

going into major

distribution so

that it will reach

retail chains such

as Target Stores.

And Ive branched

out to another

realm of plays that speak to different issues I think I mentioned

earlier that I was ill, but didnt expound, that I had a major bout

with prostate cancer, and during that time God had me write a

play entitled,A MansGotta Do What A MansGotta Do. And

basically, what it is, is a look at men, and how in our haste to be

men and do what men do,-we quite often leave God out of the

equation.

COOTW- Jesus

Alvin Malcolm Daniels-That is why the world is in the shape that

itsin now The piece speaks to men getting back to God and

living more fulfilled lives. Also, when I was away for two weeks, I

wrote another play-When Momma Speaks You Betta Write It

Down!

COOTW-Laughter-Whoa! The title is self-explanatory! Oh-My-

Goodness!

Alvin Malcolm Daniels- Thats coming out in May.

COOTW-You wanna tell me a little bit about it?

Alvin Malcolm Daniels- My grandfather-he had so many words

of wisdom-and one thing he always said was, when somebody

hands you a map, take that map, because you might not be in the

wilderness today, but someday you might need that map to get

out of the wilderness. So whyd I say that? As were growing up,

mothers give us a lot of sage

advice and sage wisdom and

its not until were older that

things come back. Like, You

know, Mama used to say

that or Mama told me that

COOTW. Right.

Alvin Malcolm Daniels- So

basically what its doing is

impressing upon our younger

generation, that when

momma

speaks, you

need to

listen And

if you cant,

you need to

write it

down-because you might not

need it now, but on down

the line, youre gonna say,

Momma told me that.

Momma told me not to go

in that direction-Momma

told me not to take up with

that type of person-Momma

told me my life would be

cool if I went down this

particular path It doesnt

have to be Momma-It can be

any female who has had a

major influence on your life.

COOTW-That his home-I

cantwait. I want to bring my

children to see that.

In coming to a close, If you

could alter someones path

from stagnation to purpose

with a few simple words,

what would they be?

A Mans Gotta Do What A Mans Gotta Do, is about

how we as men, in our haste to be men, and do

what men do,-we often leave God out of the

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Alvin Malcolm Daniels-Effortlessly, he

says, Just do it now-period!Just do it

now! Once you have connected with

spirit, God does not waste time giving

you your assignment. Period, he saysemphatically! Once, you have

connected with your spirit and your

inner man, God gives you an

assignment. The power comes when

you begin to hear God. See, youre

trying to analyze the what, the where,

the when, the how-like where shall I

do this, or how shall I do this And the

only thing you need to know is who

gave you the assignment. I heard this

the other day on Arsenio-Dont get

caught up in the details-Just get

started on what God told you to do.

And that would be my sage advice-

Just do it now! Connect with spirit,

and Just do it now!

COOTW- Thats powerful! I felt it all

through my toes! Laughing! Thank you

Mr. Daniels for your time and this

wonderful opportunity.

For further information about Alvin

Malcolm Daniels and upcoming events

and performances, please visit

www.amenzone.orgor call312-256-5717

Tickets for the February 8th and 9th

performance ofA Mans Gotta Do What A

Mans Gotta Doare on sale now!

This is M. Handy for COOTW E MAGAZINE

Your Call Is Greater Than Your Fall!

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TEEN Talk

What Does Racism

Means To You? And

have you ever had a

personal experience

with Racism?

Racism?

To me, to live in this generation and only to KNOW

about it is very scary and awkward for both races.

For Example: Black Teens tend to feel awkward when

another person of a different race clutches his/her ba

*This is basically pointing out that they are judging th

African American teen as another statistic.

What I've witnessed, White Teens tend to feel scared

when African Americans are being rude or teasing th

because of what happened in the past.

*African American Teens are Basically Blaming this

generation of white teens for something that they di

not do nor witness.

I'm not saying that these events happens all the time

but it still happens at least 2 out of 10 times. There a

still states in the United States that African Americanare afraid to go, because of the high rate of racism

that's still there

Poor treatment of or

violence against

people because oftheir race. : The

belief that some

races of people are

better than others...
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When the word racismhits my ears, I automatically think, separationBeing

judged not by your personality; not by your works, but by the color, shaded on

your skin.

Racism to me is where the opposite race acts as if theyve known you for a while

and now they look down on you, or at you, only with a simple glance. Racismcarries with it a pocket full of mental and physical bullying. Sometimes, I really l

to believe its our media brainwashing usLike how they exaggerate about how

certain races act. And this strongly impresses our society. Some people find it

funny to watch.

I once experienced racism when my friends and I were downtown. There were

about twelve of us-We were walking along a bridge, causing no disruption to

anyone, when we noticed a couple of another race, not too far away. The

boyfriend pushed his girlfriend in front of him as if he were trying to protect her

And then they quickly strolled away. In their minds, they thought we were tryin

to harm them

Racism to me, is when I see someone disrespecting someone else because

they are a different race. I sometimes see people look at someone else asif they are contagious-All because they are a different color.

I see everyone as the same, because thats how God made them. I cant

get jealous or mad at someone because they dontlook like me. I dont

think its right to dislike a person because of their skin color.

One time I experienced racism when I was at the movie theater. When I

was at the theater, I sat next to a woman who was of a different race than

me. When I sat next to her she glanced at me and then began leaning in

the opposite direction. After a while she decided to switch sears with her

daughter for the rest of the movie. I felt it was unnecessary for her to do

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Racism is a learned behavior by different ethnicities toward others. Racism is

when someone is judged by the color of their skin or religion.

You judge because of the stories youve heard, movies youve seen, or simply,

because you are taught to hate. I believe racism rooted from the time of Christ,

but escalated during the time of slavery. The blacks were spat on, beaten,

raped, hung, and brutally tortured-because we were considered dirty,

unworthy, and a disgrace to humanity.

Even if an African American was qualified, decent, and well presented, they are

still considered animals to racist people.

I can remember a time when I went downtown for an interview at a shoe

store. I was well groomed from head to toe. I had the knowledge and skills todo the job-I arrived at the interview thirty minutes early. I let the

representative know who I was and why I was there. He didnt look pleased at

all. I suppose my looks didnt match the voice from the phone.

I was told to kill some time until my interview. I did, but I came back ten

minutes early and decided to just wait. When I got there, a young lady (white)

sat next to me and the Rep asked her was she there for an interview, and then

he politely told her to follow him, and she was taken to the back .Fifteen

minutes went by and she came out with a look of splendor on her face and he

had the same expression.

By that time I was boiling and wanted to act out. But I didnt. I stayed to

complete the reason I was there. More people started to come in. And there

were a few of my same race and I began to feel more at ease. We were all

taken, (as a group) into a small office to be interviewed. I felt that that was

unfair, but it was a way for them to kill eight birds with one stone.

We were asked questions like, Why do you think you should be chosen? And

How did you hear about us?

We all answered the questions but the majority of the non-colored were asked

more personal questions, like-Whats your experience? Whats your highest

level of education?

At that moment, I knew the people who were targeted. I was told, Thanks for

comingand to wait for a call. A call that I never received. I felt that it was

unfair-but expected

Is Racism A

Learned

Behavior?

What Does Racism Means To You? And have you ever had a

personal experience with Racism? Cont.

TEEN Talk


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Whatsyour solution?

I think we should come together as a nation

and stop making comedy of such a tragedy

One way to solve racism is to cut down all the joking

from our media

I think racism would be solved with world peaceThats only

if everyone could love each other for who they are.

Although my situation was sad in itself, I feel that as if we as a race

(and other races that are targeted) come together in prayer to

strip the spirit of hatred and judgment from the earth. I feel that

only God can do that, but we have to want the change

TEENTALK


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Living In The Shadows IsntSo Bad

He that dwelleth

in the secret

place of the mos

High shall abide

under theshadow of the

Almighty.

Psalms 91:1


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