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Controversial New Yorker Cover Shows Muslim, Flag-Burning,
Osama-Loving, Fist-Bumping Obama
Who knows if they'll
get this in Dubuque,
but they sure aren't going to like it in Chicago: This week's New
Yorker cover features an image of Michelle and Barack Obama that
combines every smeary right-wing stereotype imaginable: An image of
Obama in a turban and robes fist-bumping his be-afro'd wife, dressed in
the military fatigues of a revolutionary and packing a machine gun and
some serious ammo. Oh yes, this quaint little scene takes place in the
Oval Office, under a picture of Osama bin Laden above a roaring
fireplace, in which burns an American flag. All that's missing is a
token sprig of arugula.
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Congress
Members Discuss Defunding Planned Parenthood
Pro-life Congress
members
gathered on the House floor this past week to take a stand against what
they said was a senseless waste of taxpayer’s dollars that
has been propping up the nation’s largest provider of
surgical abortions – Planned Parenthood.
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VIDEO:
Obama Discusses Rev. Jackson Controversy
Barack Obama discussed
Jesse Jackson for
the first time since the Reverend was overheard saying crude remarks
about Senator Obama on an open mic. The presumptive Democratic nominee
told reporters on a four hour flight from Chicago to San Diego late
Saturday night that the two did speak just prior to the incident.
“We had actually discussed some of the concerns he had raised
about my fatherhood speech,” Obama shared.
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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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McCain,
Obama and their Awkward Hispanic Outreach
Like eager but awkward
suitors, Barack
Obama and John McCain are working hard and sometimes fumbling in their
efforts to court Hispanic voters who could swing November's
presidential election. For the African-American Obama and white Anglo
McCain, the problem is less one of language than of trying to
understand a group whose own diversity can make it a mystery to others.
It's not a simple matter of saying, "Take me to your leaders." But
that, in essence, is the ground game the presidential candidates and
their campaigns have been playing in pitching to voters who could form
decisive constituencies in critical battleground states.
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Mandela
at 90: Fading away but still Revered
He wore a trendy black
shirt just like many
of the kids in the crowd. But Nelson Mandela moved slowly, leaning on
his wife and on a white cane as he crossed the stage to adoring cheers.
Public appearances like the one at the London rock concert in honor of
his birthday are rare these days for the anti-apartheid icon. Mandela
jokes he has "retired from retirement," but this time it sounds
serious. The majestic figure the world saw walking out of prison to
freedom 18 years ago is now gray-haired, frail and for the most part
silent as he reaches his 90th birthday Friday.
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Homeschooling:
There's no Place like Home
When it comes to
getting a good education,
apparently, there's no place like home. When homeschooling first came
into prominence in the late 1980’s many viewed it with
skepticism, but it has proved itself over and over the past two
decades. Whether the average homeschooled student is getting as good an
education as the average public school student is no longer a question.
The verdict is in. The results of numerous studies show the average
homeschooler is receiving a better education than the average public or
private school student.
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Eddie
Long, Mike Hockett, and Pam Perry Lead Christian African-American
Booksellers Association's (CAABA) Urban Showcase Celebration at the
International Christian Retail Show in Orlando, Florida, Starting
Today, Monday, July 14, 2008
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Despite
Some Improvements, China Still Persecuting Believers in Wake of Olympics
The clock is winding
down on the start of
the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. On Aug 8, the historic
Games will begin. Over 500,000 visitors will flock to Beijing and
10,000 competitors will participate in 203 events in 28 sports. It will
be the most expensive Olympics in history – China has spent
$40
billion upgrading infrastructures in and around Beijing.
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Obama
Mourns U.S. Troop Deaths, Swipes at McCain
Barack Obama mourned
the death of nine U.S.
soldiers in Afghanistan on Sunday, even as he said John McCain's
numerous visits to the region don't leave the Republican better
equipped to deal with its volatility as president. Preparing to embark
on only his second visit to Iraq, as well as his first to Afghanistan,
the Democrat told reporters: "I will recall the visit he made last year
in which he was surrounded by helicopters and SWAT teams and he came
back and reported how safe everything was in Baghdad. And I don't think
that that was indicative of what was actually happening on the ground
at that time."
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Deborah
Slappey Pitts, 2008 Infini Literary Award Winner, Writes Sequel to her
Bestselling Book, I
Feel Okay, titled, Shadow
Living...Paintings
of
Grief. Get
Your Copy Today for You or for a Loved One!
How
does one keep on
living after losing a spouse to a strange disease? Deborah Slappey
Pitts lost her husband to primary amyloidosis, a rare immune system
disease. Through her heart-wrenching, but compelling book, Shadow
Living...Paintings of Grief,
Pitts lets us into her personal world—a world of grief,
torment,
and loneliness after the death of her husband. Pitts outlines for us
the stages of the grieving process and allows us to travel with her
through each stage and the bouts of pain, depression, and anguish she
experienced. Her life almost completely fell apart, but by placing her
faith, trust, and confidence in God, He became her “refuge
and
strength, a very present help in trouble.”
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Second Coming Watch/World:
Ahmadinejad: We'll Sever Enemies' Hands
Iran's President
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
threatened on Sunday to "cut off the hands" of any would-be attackers
of the Islamic Republic. "Before the enemies touch the trigger, the
armed forces will cut off their hands," the state-run IRNA news agency
quoted the leader as saying. Ahmadinejad said that missile tests
conducted last week exhibited "only a small part" of Iran's defense
capabilities, and that, if necessary, further capabilities would be
revealed.
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Conference; T.D. Jakes' Conference, and more.
ENTIRE VIDEO--NEW! Sermon of
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The Real Deal
About Real Champions,
from Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer. Click
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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
Be
an
encouragement by sending a "holla" to the following people! Also
be an encouragement by buying their books, sermon tapes, or music from
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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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you want to submit information about your pastor to be reviewed for
possible inclusion in this section, please send that information
to: bcnn1@blackchristiannews.com.)
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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