For Your Sake TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “The Lord isn’t really being slow about His promise, as some people think. No, He is being patient for your sake…” (2 Peter 3:9, NLT) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria It doesn’t take very long to discover that God’s timing is not always our timing. It’s easy to question […]
VIA ADVENTIST NEWS: The soup kitchen at First Adventist Church’s in Washington, D.C., recently received a $5,000 grant from ABC’s “Extreme Makeover” broadcast. The grant, which was bestowed on nonprofit community service organizations, was a boon to the kitchen that serves between 75 and 100 people each week. The kitchen serves lunch three days a […]
Your Appointed Time TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “For the vision is yet for an appointed time…though it tarry, wait for it” (Habakkuk 2:3 KJV) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria God has an appointed time to fulfill the visions, dreams, and desires in your heart. Just because it has taken a long time or because you’ve tried […]
VIA ELEV8: By Sheeri Mitchell Psalm 139: 14 (New International Version) “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made, your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” In a discipleship group I was a part of a few years back, I remember studying this verse and being surprised by the leader’s explanation […]
VIA GOSPEL FLAVA: Famed orator Pastor Jamal Bryant is preparing to release his new book titled “World War Me.” The book offers battle strategies for life and practical advice based on Bryant’s personal experiences. Bryant serves as pastor of Empowerment Temple in Baltimore, MD and is featured on the latest album from Youthful Praise titled […]
Twice as Much TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “Return to your fortress, o prisoners of hope, even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you” (Zechariah 9:12, NIV) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria God wants to bring to pass everything that He’s promised to you! He longs to give you the deepest desires […]
Registration is now underway for The 2nd Annual Sheila Stewart High School Gospel Choir Competition. The Grand Prize is $1,000 and “official” bragging rights! Entry deadline is Thursday, September 3rd, 2009. The event will be held at Community of Hope Church located at 3701 Branch Avenue, Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748. There is no registration fee. […]
VIA GOSPEL FLAVA: The gospel music community will be well represented in a special tribute album to Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. The Clark Sisters, J. Moss, and Kierra Sheard will join Mary J. Blige, Ledisi, Musiq Soulchild, Mint Condition, and Raheem DeVaughn on Silky Soul Music….An All-Star Tribute to Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, scheduled for […]
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “…And in an instant, suddenly, you shall be visited and delivered by the Lord of hosts…” (Isaiah 29:5-6, AMP) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria All through the Bible, we have examples of how God suddenly showed Himself strong on behalf of His people. But sometimes when we’ve struggled in an area for […]
(Washington, DC) — Faith-based groups involved in the initiative called “40 Days for Health Reform” in support of President Obama?s health care plan are observing this weekend as “Health Care Sermon Weekend.” Baptist Press says the organizations involved in the initiative are attempting to frame health care as a moral issue. Some of the groups […]