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Forget About Apologizing to Obama: Jackson Should Apologize to Blacks
for His N-Word Hypocrisy, by Earl Ofari Hutchinson
On November 26, 2006 at a press conference in Los
Angeles guess who said this: "We will challenge and urge all artists
and comics to stop using this (n) word. What other group is subjected
to such a degrading terminology?" And then guess who called for this
action: We will go after TV networks, film companies and comedians and
demand that they stop using the word. We will boycott sales of the DVDs
of Seinfeld’s seventh season TV show. The speaker of course
was Jesse Jackson. The offender who dared utter the dreaded N word was
comedian Michael Richards.
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Internet
Evangelist Vows to Lead Nation Back to God and Biblical Values
The world's leading
Internet evangelist, Bill Keller - founder of Liveprayer.com and the
host of the Liveprayer TV program - has launched the Jonah Project to
call the United States to repent, or face the judgment of God. In much
the same way as the word delivered by the prophet Jonah 2900 years ago
to the ancient city of Nineveh, Keller claims the Lord has called him
to warn the nation to turn back to God and Biblical values, or
experience His judgment for our sins and wickedness.
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Update
on Rev. Timothy Wright: Pastor in Stable Condition; Funeral Plans for
Wife and Grandson Released
Rev. Timothy Wright,
who with his wife and grandson, were in a tragic accident in route home
from a Detroit church conference, is "holding on" say family members in
Newsday. Wright remains hospitalized and alert. He was informed about
the death of his grandson, D.J. Wright in the accident. However, the
family is holding off telling the gospel artist and pastor about his
beloved wife, Betty Wright, who also died in the weekend accident.
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STRONGHOLDS—Another
Hot Christian
Novel by Bestselling Author, Vanessa
Davis Griggs. Secure Your Copy Today!
From Vanessa Davis
Griggs comes the second book in her Blessed
Trinity Trilogy.
Part Terry McMillan, part Jan Karon, Griggs delivers the story of a
congregation hoping for heaven--while dealing with life right here on
earth...When Pastor George Landris, the dreadlock-wearing minister of
the new mega-church, Followers of Jesus Faith Worship Center, urges his
congregation to approach the altar and cast off their strongholds--also
known as their weaknesses--it's the start of intense soul-searching for
many.
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Obama's
Trip: First High-profile Step on World Stage
Sen. Barack Obama 's
trip to the Middle East and Europe marks his first high-profile step
onto the international stage, a campaign-season audition of sorts for a
presidential hopeful pledging a new era in diplomacy and an end to the
U.S. combat role in Iraq. "The stakes are very high for Obama," said
Lee Hamilton, president of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for
Scholars and a supporter of the Illinois Democrat.
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California
Court lets Marriage Amendment stay on Ballot; Churches Uniting Behind
Proposal
Two months after
issuing its landmark "gay marriage" decision, the California Supreme
Court handed conservatives a victory July 16, allowing a proposed
constitutional marriage amendment to stay on the November ballot.
Without comment the justices denied to hear a lawsuit brought by the
American Civil Liberties Union, Lambda Legal and other liberal and
homosexual activist groups that sought to prevent the initiative --
which easily qualified for the ballot with 1.1 million submitted
signatures -- from going before voters.
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See and Meet Lily L. Ratliff,
author of The Life of a
Lily: Growing in His Strength, Blooming in His Love,
at Various Venues in Metro Atlanta and on Radio Nationwide
God
has a unique plan for all of us and many fail to realize that. Author,
Lily L. Ratliff using her own personal life, shows us how God can take
all of our messes, whether self-imposed because of wrong decisions we
make, or through no fault of our own, and turn our life around to help
us walk in the newness of life. It is when we accept our situation,
past and present, that we can with vigor continue enjoying life and
live it to its fullest. The “why me” questions are
thoroughly answered as Ratliff leaves no stone unturned. Through this
book, you will learn how to triumph over difficulties, opposition, and
neglect through the grace of God.
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Second Coming Watch/World:
Six Israeli Arabs Arrested on Suspicion of Planning to Kill President
Bush
Four Israeli Arabs from
east Jerusalem and two from Nazareth have been indicted for allegedly
setting up an Al-Qaida cell in the capital and offering their services
to global Jihad elements, security officials announced Friday. One of
the suspects allegedly made contact with those elements in an attempt
to assassinate US President George W. Bush during his visit to Israel
in May.
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The
Black Christian Conference/Convention Season Has Begun! Runs
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Hampton Ministers’ Conference; 9th Annual First Lady
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all 4 National Baptist Conventions; AME Convention; COGIC Convention;
Independent Baptist Conference; COEBA Conference; Full Gospel Baptist
Church Conference; Reaching Creatures Conference; E.K. Bailey
Expository Preaching Conference; FBFA Conference; Tony Evans'
Conference; T.D. Jakes' Conference, and more.
ENTIRE VIDEO--NEW! Sermon of
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The Real Deal
About Real Champions,
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On "Being Saved"
in Black America
While growing up in a very
religious and church-going family, I often heard the phrase "Being
Saved." Now to me and my peers, "Being Saved" was a rather spooky and
mystical thing, and only the real holy folk could be such —
whatever it was.
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What to Do After
you Enter Through the Door
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Be
Encouraged and Be an Encouragement
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encouragement by sending a "holla" to the following people! Also
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Christian
Author of the
Week: Demitri Kornegay
Demitri C. Kornegay,
is
currently a lieutenant and a 25 year veteran with the Montgomery County
Police Department in Montgomery County, Maryland. He is an ordained
Baptist Deacon and has been mentoring young men for 30 years. This
author of three books: The Kornegay
Chronicles: From Servitude to Self-Reliance, Dear Rhonda:
Life Lessons From a Father to His Daughter and Man Up! No
Excuses--Do the Work!
has appeared on such television and radio broadcasts as:
“Good
Morning America”, “The View”,
“Fox Morning
News”, “The Bernie McCain Show”,
“The Donnie
Simpson Show”, “The Tavis Smiley Show”,
and TV One's
"Black Men Revealed". Mr. Kornegay is the 2007 recipient of the Gamma
Pi (graduate) Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.'s "Religious
Leader of the Year" award. He resides in Maryland with his wife and
daughter. E-mail
address: nerokorn@aol.com.
Visit her online at: www.nerokorn.com.
Pastor
of the Week: Bishop Parnell M. Lovelace, Jr., Pastor of Center of
Praise Ministries of Sacramento, CA
Bishop Lovelace was
born to the parents of Parnell M. Lovelace, Sr., and Eara E. Lovelace
on March 29, 1962 in Montgomery, Alabama. He accepted Christ in March
of 1970, and in March of 2008 observed 30 years of public ministry.
Whereas, Bishop Lovelace received his passion for social justice and
advocacy for the disenfranchised, the poor, the elderly, the youth, and
the marginalized from his beloved parents; he received his spiritual
tutelage from individuals such as Pastors Willie P. Cooke, Robert B.
Holman, Sr., Bob Yandian, Ron Mehl, and his mentor Dr. Jack W. Hayford.
The Center of Praise Ministries began with a twelve-member
congregation. After careful planning and much prayer, the first public
worship gathering was held in February 1990. Bishop Lovelace has earned
an Associate of Arts degree (American River College, 1982), a Bachelor
of Arts in Social Work (Oral Roberts University, 1985), a Master of
Arts in Social Work (University of Oklahoma, 1987), and a Master of
Arts in Practical Theology; with High Honors (Oral Roberts University,
2008). He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry degree (Oral
Roberts University). The bishop served for nearly eight years as a
social worker and advocate within the children’s foster care
and
medical profession. He was a recognized pediatric medical social worker
at the renown University of California at Davis Medical Center. Prior
to his services there he was the Sacramento supervisor of Koinonia
Foster Homes. He is the recipient of numerous awards and commendations
recognizing his civic expertise and spiritual leadership within the
community and abroad.He is happily married to our illustrious first
lady, the former Dianna LaChell Richardson of East Palo Alto,
California. They are the proud parents of one son, Mycole Tyell. As
always, it is the privilege of our shepherd to serve all; proclaiming
Redemption, Justice, and Empowerment. E-mail
address: hisservant@centerofpraise.net.
Website: www.centerofpraise.net.
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Music
Minister of the
Week: Larnelle Harris
Few
names are as synonymous with Inspirational music as Larnelle Harris.
Admired by fans and peers alike for his majestic tenor voice, Larnelle
has become the epitome of talent and integrity in a career that spans
over three decades. Honored with five Grammy Awards, eleven Dove Awards
including being named Male Vocalist of the Year three times, a Stellar
Award and numerous other accolades, Larnelle was one of the first
Christian artists to cross racial barriers and build healing bridges
with predominantly white churches who had never had a black singer on
their platform. He has garnered nineteen #1 radio singles and countless
top 10 hits, including three top 10 national Inspirational singles
coming in the past 12 months alone. Songs such as "How Excellent Is Thy
Name," "I Miss My Time With You," "I've Just Seen Jesus," plus many
others, including his signature song, "Amen," are now considered modern
classics. Wowing crowds with a voice that still soars with both
soulfulness and tenderness, Larnelle continues to receive rave reviews
for his performances. Often dubbed the ultimate communicator,
one
reviewer aptly
declared: "Larnelle could sing the phone book and inspire
you!" E-mail
address: info@larnelle.com.
Website: www.larnelle.com.
Christian
Bookstore of the
Week: Logos Bookstore, Dallas, TX
6620 Snider Plaza, Dallas, TX 75205; Ph: 214-369-3245 Ph:
800-924-5646; Fax: 214-369-0857; E-mail: logosbks@flash.net.
Website: www.logosdallas.com.
Black Bookstore
of the
Week: Studio Museum at Harlem, New York, NY
144 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027; Phone: (212) 864-4500;
Fax: 212.864.4800; E-mail: membership@studiomuseum.org.
Website: www.studiomuseum.org.
Inspirations
The
Word of God
for this Week
“My
grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in
weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities,
that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in
infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in
distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I
strong.” —2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The
Encouraging Word for this Week
"If
there is one
characteristic more than others that contemporary public worship needs
to recapture, it is this awe before the surpassingly great and gracious
God." —Henry Sloane Coffin
The
Prayer Motivator for this Week
MOTIVATING
VERSE: “And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and
his
mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.
And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest
bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be
with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not
grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.”
—1
Chronicles 4:9-10
PRAYER
QUOTE: "Always respond to every impulse to pray. The impulse to pray
may come when you are reading or when you are battling with a text. I
would make an absolute law of this – always obey such an
impulse." —Martyn
Lloyd-Jones
The
Soul-Winning Motivator for this Week
"And
he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of
men.." —Matthew 4:19
SOUL-WINNING
QUOTE: "We should not ask, "What is wrong with the world?" for that
diagnosis has already been given. Rather, we should ask, "What has
happened to the salt and light?" —John R. W.
Stott
Black
Christian History
Henry Garnet -
February 12, 1865 -- Presbyterian minister Henry Garnet becomes the
first African American to preach a sermon in the U.S. House of
Representatives. Born a slave in Maryland in 1815, Garnet escaped to
New England with his father when he was nine years old. In 1852 Garnet
went to Jamaica as a Presbyterian missionary. Bad health forced his
return to the U.S. in 1855 where he became very active in the
abolitionist movement.
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