The church has some problems. No question about it. I’ve been around the church most of my life. Actually, all of my life would not be a stretch. Interestingly enough, I’ve seen some of the best that the church has to offer and unfortunately, I’ve seen some of the worse that the church […]
In this edition of GRIFF’s Prayer, GRIFF notes that it’s spring break time for the kids. He’s glad they get the chance to take one last break from school before they close out the year, and get some time to relax and be kids before getting back to the books. But GRIFF can’t help but […]
In this edition of the Ericaism, Erica Campbell talks about the little girl she used to be. She explains that, as a young girl, although she was optimistic, she was insecure. And that little girl is still a part of her and how she looks at herself even now, as a grown woman. Erica dedicates […]
Tina and Erica Campbell were chatting all things Mary Mary! They revealed what’s going on with the 6th season of “The Mary Mary Show.” Tina Campbell hilariously recalls being burdened with the business dealings of Mary Mary while Erica handled the meet and greets. Erica & Tina also talk about never letting anything get in the way of them […]
Two-time Stellar Award winner J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise gains another achievement with their first ever #1 Billboard Top Gospel Airplay Chart with his smash hit single, “You Deserve It.” This is the first release on Hairston’s new recording label, JamesTown Music. The resonating song of worship has topped Billboard Magazine’s Gospel Digital Sales chart […]
As a preacher’s kid, I grew up hearing and reading about faith. As an adult I’ve come to know and experience what faith is and does. FAITH: loyalty, belief and trust in God. I am a fan of Webster.com and when I typed “trust” I noticed the derivatives were, “trustability”, “trustable”, “truster”, “trustingly”, “trustingness”. […]
Contrary to what the Huffington Post says, Bishop T.D. Jakes is not a supporter of same-sex marriage. BET.com reports the religious leader took to social media to set the record straight on comments he made to the publication last week that seemed to indicate his support of same-sex marriage. According to Jakes, his remarks were […]
While actor Larenz Tate is probably best known for his role as the smooth talking, poet-reciting Darius Lovehall from the cult classic film about love, “Love Jones” on screen, off screen, he found his ‘love jones’ 10 years ago in his wife Tomasina Parrott. The pair have been married for 10 years as of December […]
Singer, spoken-word poet, writer, actress — is all wrapped up into the beautiful woman known as Jill Scott. Her creativity in poetry and music has earned the multi-talented Scott three Grammy Awards and counting. It’s hard to believe 17 years have passed since Scott’s debut album, “Who Is Jill Scott?” dropped — for the singer […]
I remember the day I found out that I can jump real high—about eight feet high. Now, I can’t jump that high intentionally, but I did it once when I was a little boy. There was a lady who lived behind our house from whose fruit trees we would occasionally feast and help ourselves. When […]