About Ron Thompson

Mary Mary announced the “Do Something Big” campaign, a 6-week initiative where fans are asked to “do something big” for others.  Each week, Mary Mary will challenge us to focus on a different group of those in need. This week, it’s the elderly… next week, they’re asking people to do something big for the homeless. […]

The first day of Spring is on Sunday, March 20, 2011.  This day is also know as the Vernal Equinox, because it heralds the beginning of the spring season for Earth’s northern hemisphere. At the instant of vernal equinox, the sun lies in the plane of Earth’s equator. As a consequence, days and nights are […]

Popular recording gospel choir Ricky Dillard & New G is preparing to release their eighth album titled Keep Living. Recorded live in Detroit, MI, this highly anticipated release is the follow up to the group’s 2007 release titled The 7th Episode: Live In Toronto which earned the group two Stellar Awards as “Choir of the […]

God wants us to remember his promises and to count on his help when we pray. Jesus wanted to raise the expectations of his disciples when he taught them how to pray. Jesus’ parable of the father feeding his son illustrates the unthinkable! Have you asked? Matthew7 7-12 Jesus said to his disciples: “Ask and […]

Taking time to read is one of the few things that most of enjoy. We enjoy it because it enables us to get away from our daily stresses and demands. Best selling authors, T.D. Jakes (Healing the Wounds of the Past–Nonfiction) and ReShonda Tate Billingsley (A Good Man Is Hard to Find–Fiction) lead the bestsellers […]

Affirmation For Today: “As I Love Myself, I Allow Others To Love Me Too” An affirmation is a great way to start training your mind toward a positive way of thinking.  Coupled with other positive thinking exercises, a positive affirmation will help you overcome any obstacle that is put in front of you.  The object […]

Over the years I have watched my share of reality television. I have even taken part in one. I was appalled by the actions and behavior of  Evelyn Lozada on last night’s ‘Basketball Wives Reunion Show”. One of the reasons I chose to write for Elev8 was to uplift and inspire people. It was  a […]

In the age of instant information it is imperative that we explain disasters to our children. They need to understand that the world in their own time. Here are a few steps to help you explain natural disasters to your child. 1-Take into account your child’s age and developmental stage. While a toddler may only […]

When disaster strikes we all want to know how to help. The people of Japan will need help for a long time to come. They may have just suffered the worst disaster in their countries existence. The following organizations are ready to help. Here is how to help you can do in addition to praying. […]

Dr. Mae Jamison is the first female African American astronaut in space.  With an extensive high level of technical education she is encouraging parents to get their children back to basics so that they can “expand and explore their universe while outdoors.” (GlobalBreakingNews.com) – American scientist, Dr. Mae C. Jemison, wants parents to allow their […]