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Forgiveness is a hard thing to do. It is something we rarely do to others, but we should. It’s a hard thing thing to do for ourselves and we don’t. Forgiveness is a key to spiritual growth. Each day we should try to forgive ourselves and others. It does not make you weak.It just shows […]

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 […]

Praying for friendships is one the most important things we can do in life. Without true friends we are bound in a world of loneliness missing God’s love in simple things. When we are children it mattered greatky whether someone liked us. We based our world on the people who did and did not like […]

The men of Gospel have helped us, inspired us and encouraged us through the years.  It is only when we take a look,  that we get a picture of what  their contributions have meant. Here are the men of Gospel who have shaped the way. Related Stories: Gospel News: Jazz Enters and Tammi Brown Bows […]

Gospel Music News this week brings a good mix of what is going on the gospel music across the country. The album charts are dominated by the collection everyone owns as soon as it comes out.  Wow does it again! Top 5 Gospel Albums #1- Wow Gospel 2011 #2- Church on The Moon- Deitrick Haddon […]

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. […]

IRS refunds 2011, totaling more than $1.1 billion may be waiting for nearly 1.1 million people who did not file a federal income tax return for 2007. However, do your tax preparation to collect the money, a properly addressed, mailed and postmarked return for 2007 must be filed with the IRS no later than the […]

Hip-Hop Gospel singer LeCrae took a few moments from his busy schedule to talk with me about the whirlwind year. Hip-Hop has always been pigeon holed as an instrument born of the streets and ugliness. LeCrae sees it as an opportunity to serve Christ with beauty.

After the devastating natural disaster in Japan today the trouble has not yet come to an end. As a result reports have been coming in of  Tsunami’s damage to Hawaii and points on the pacific coast. Check out the video from CNN: For more info click here!!