Ever thought you had the perfect relationship with your loved ones? Well you’d be surprised to find out how they really view it. That’s the whole idea behind ‘Red Table Talk’. “For people to be able to sit down together and have a conversation, that’s the power of love. Love is what sometimes holds us and binds us when we’re not so happy,” Pinkett-Smith says. The conversation she’s starting around “The Red Table” will eventually represent all conversation, she adds. “My belief is that communication is the best way to create strong relationships.” Red Table Talks premieres on Mothers Day,…
Check out Ms. Jill’s latest video titled “Blessed”. We love positive music and we love Jill Scott so you can’t go wrong with this one. “Blessed” is featured on Jill’s album “The Light of the Sun”
How important do you think Religion is in a marriage? Do you believe that “A family that prays together, stays together? How about being unequally yoked? How about double faith? He’s one religion and you’re another. Would these be considered deal breakers for you? Well, not for Rapper/Singer T-Pain! He recently spoke to our friends over at Elev8, and here’s what he had to say: [ooyala code=”JjYXM0Mzp5eUDzICc-Uaf_ez02OjGgBu”]
A few months ago, I did a post on PURPOSE. If you missed it, read it here… (Are You Fulfilling Your Passion or God’s Purpose?) Many of you agreed with me, while many of you argued that one’s passion is indeed the same as God’s purpose. Bishop TD Jakes says: “You Shouldn’t Confuse Talent With Purpose”. Just because you admire something doesn’t mean it’s your purpose. Don’t let yourself be distracted by something that should be a hobby. If you, like me, enjoy music, that doesn’t necessarily mean you should be the one directing the song. Buy some CDs or…
Lil’ Kim is doing a little soul searching these days. She definitely has spent the last few years living outside of her comfort box. Dancing with the Stars, broadened her appeal and now she’s opening up about her spiritual life. This weekend she talks about her connection with God, life, and music on BET’s inspirational program “Lift Every Voice.” “Always keep God first no matter what. I think in this industry, people lose it,” said the Queen Bee. “That’s because they’ve probably never had a connection with God, and if they do have a connection with God, they forget to put…
If you haven’t been watching the Mary Mary Reality Show, You’re missing out! Tune in every Thursday at 9pm EST and 8pm CST on WeTv. In the meantime…Take a peak at their message to their fans and their HATERS!
Le’Andria Johnson took a moment to address the crowd last week while performing onstage at a Philly concert. Once Le’Andria hit the stage, complete with band and background singers, she immediately went into the Byron Cage hit “I Will Bless The Lord” and then VaShawn Mitchell’s “My Worship Is For Real”. Would you believe that was the next to the last song? In the midst of her singing she began to testify and said “I messed up but God didn’t forget about me”. She even apologized to all of her fans who she may have disappointed and said I’m…
Oscar winner Octavia Spencer is now strutting her stuff behind the camera. She has crafted a short film about bullying, which features narration for her Help co-star Viola Davis. According to Indie Wire, The Unforgiving Minute tells the “story of a young boy growing up in an environment peppered with judgment and lack of understanding.” Titled The Unforgiving Minute, the 10-minute film’s synopsis reads: … tells the story of a young boy growing up in an environment peppered with judgment and lack of understanding. He lives with his Mom who is a single parent, his sister and grandparents. The family…
I recall a conversation I had with a good friend of mine several months ago. Although we both live in different states, we would always call on each other in our time of need. She was experiencing her share of disappointments and just needed to vent. So when asked the question… “What’s wrong?” She immediately replied “EVERYTHING” . She said that she had just received a call from her dad, letting her know that her mother’s breast cancer had come out of remission. She began to explain to me that she was hurting over the recent breakup of her 7…
Lord, Help me to be the caring person you want me to be. Especially, at times when I only seem to care about “me”. In Jesus name, Amen! The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. ~Proverbs 11:25
Lord, Help me to look at every trial, trouble, and tribulation as a blessing in disguise. I trust You! In Jesus name, Amen! Blessed is the man who trusts in You! ~Psalm 84:12
Lord, Please grant me Peace. It is my will to stop complaining about things that are beyond my control. In Jesus name, Amen! Do all things without complaining and disputing. ~Philippians 2:14
Lord, please give me the strength to overcome my obstacles. Help me to use my challenges to build my character. In Jesus name, Amen! It is God who arms me with strength, And makes my way perfect. ~Psalm 18:32
Lord, Please rid me from all my Fears. Help me to understand that everything is going to work out according to your will. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. ~2 Timothy 1:7
Lord, Today I pray for Honesty. Help me to choose my words wisely; speaking what others need to hear, NOT what others want to hear. Open rebuke is better than love carefully concealed. ~Proverbs 27:5
Lord, Please help me to get past my past. Help me to realize that it’s not about where I’ve been, but where I’m going! In Jesus name, Amen! Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead. ~Philippians 3:13
Lord, Please guide me. Help me to stay on your path when the enemy tries to lead me astray. In Jesus name, Amen! The Lord will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought. ~Isaiah 58:11
Lord, Help me to see that even though things look bad right now, they are not as bad as they could be! In Jesus name, Amen! We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed. ~2 Corinthians 4:8
Lord, I thank you for the trials you have given me. Your word says that “blessed is the man who perseveres under trial”. I declare that I have the Victory! In Jesus name, Amen! Blows that hurt cleanse away evil. ~Proverbs 20:30
Lord, I pray that you would remove every ungrateful bone in my body. Help me to see the good in every bad situation. In Jesus name, Amen! To a hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. ~Proverbs 27:7
