Today marks the celebration of an iconic figure in the United States of American. Martin Luther King, Jr. As a doctor, a minister, a family man, and a friend, King used his passion for change to not only revolutionize a culture, but propagate the message of unity when division was running rampant. His "I Have …
Depression effects more than 15 million American adults and with a 2014 study that shows about 71% of the American population identifies as Christian in some form or another, it’s no secret that depression is one of the biggest struggles in the Christian community. Many of us who grew up in church or simply with …
Even today, the New Birth Church website gives no indication that Bishop Eddie Long has died at the age of 63. Instead of an announcement, what you see are the following: "Year of Victory: From Vision to Victory" and a quote from Bishop Long: "God is still raising you up to set the captives free, …
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The Clemson Tigers won the National Championship game Monday night and with it brought a few lessons for us all. 1. Encourage those around you and they will play well. Many people, especially in the African-American community, believe in tough love. But my Great-Grandmother always said you can get more flies with honey than with …
Tragedy struck Charleston, South Carolina on June 17, 2016 as Dylann Roof coldly took the lives of nine parishioners inside a historic African - American church. He did so after posting lewd, racist tirades across various social media platforms and drunkenly telling friends "the blacks are taking over the world and somebody needs to do something …
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Well, yet another successful year of doing 8,000 push-ups for the month of July. Every year, I gear myself up for it, because I cannot fail what I created. What I have learned from the previous years, one of the best ways to reach the finish line is to have others in your corner to …
I was at work today, and started fluttering my feet. I was asked why I was doing that. In the midst of everything that is going on, I can wake up and say that I am happy about living. I appreciate going to work and having a stable job. I appreciate living my dream and …
Last week, Dr. Ben Carson was asked about his feelings on Harriet Tubman being on a $20 bill. His response sparked much controversy, as he suggested that a better option would have been placing her on a $2 bill. In just one week, Dr. Carson became one of the most notorious people in the country …
Join us at the Friday Night Mixer event on Friday, April 8, 2016. The featured artists will be Anthony "Priest" Hendrix, and Kalom Montgomery. The Friday Night Mixer creates a comfortable environment for Christians to mix and mingle, network, and commence relationships. The Open Mic feature of the night allows for hungry artists to gain …
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