VIA ELEV8: By Lisa Claiborne Not long ago I received a call from a dear friend and I could here the plea of desperately needing someone to hold on to. I could hear the pain in her voice and for as long as I’d known her, she’d always been somewhat guarded and reserved, so to […]
(Washington, DC) — The election for president of the National Baptist Convention took place yesterday Tennessee. Disgraced former convention president Reverend Henry J. Lyons lost his bid for the presidency after first losing an attempt earlier this week to stop the election altogether. Lyons lost the election to Reverend Julius R. Scruggs of Alabama, who […]
Live Skillfully TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings…” (Proverbs 22:29, NIV) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria Too often, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut, doing the same thing the same way over and over every day. But if we are going to […]
VIA NORTHERN VIRGINIA MAGAZINE: Dining with young charges can be exhausting—plotting amiable seating arrangements, scavenging for crayons/booster seats, etc.—without worrying if there’s actually anything healthy to eat. These restaurants make kid-friendly their business. Foxfire Grill 6550 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria; 703-914-9280; http://www.foxfire-grill.com Average entree: $13 to $20 ($$). Open for lunch, dinner and late-night dining […]
Put Your Faith into Action TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “No unbelief or distrust made him waver (doubtingly question) concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and was empowered by faith as he gave praise and glory to God” (Romans 4:20, AMP) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria Do you know how powerful praise is? Praise […]
Summer may be coming to a hasty end but that doesn’t mean that the family fun has to. Here are some suggestions on things to do with the kids on the weekends. Best of all–these ideas are all low to no cost! VIA WASHINGTON.ORG: 1. Watch the National Zoo‘s conservation efforts first-hand and pay a […]
As it is in Heaven TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10, NIV) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria God longs to give you a glimpse of heaven while you are here on earth. He wants to show you His wonderful plan and bring […]
Now Faith Is TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1, KJV) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria What are you hoping for in your life today? The Bible says that faith gives substance to the things you hope for. Notice this verse starts […]
He Collects Your Tears TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in Your bottle. You have recorded each one in Your book” (Psalm 56:8, NLT) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria Do you know how important you are to God? He cares so much about every detail […]
Troubled pop star Chris Brown is finally speaking out. The singer was a guest on CNN’s “Larry King Live” on Wednesday night, and says he worries that his recent assault charges could ruin his career. Joined by his mother, Joyce Hawkins, and his lawyer, Mark Geragos, Chris Brown sat down with Larry King for his […]