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"B.SLADE"   According to "The Gospel Guru" Tonéx‘s back and ready to blaze the gospel stage.  The 38 year old megastar has announced that he'll be performing at his first concert under the Tonéx moniker in 10 years at the historic Howard Theatre in DC on September 15th at 1PM.  " Tonéx" Of course everyone not please to hear that the prodigal son is returning to his gospel roots . (read the comments here)   Some church folks are crying shame on  the church for not covering and encouraging Tonéx in love while he was going through his hurt. Others are saying he's still lost and he need  to chose today. Howard Theatre! I agree we all have fallen short and at one time or another turned our backs on God. But through it all God never turned his back on us. I believe Anthony Williams, aka Tonéx / B.SLADE is one of the most talented singers out there now. If he wants to do a gospel concert...then more power to him.

We Christians use many scriptures out of context.  The principle of touching and agreeing has absolutely NOTHING at all to do with one's healing or one's financial situation. Young Prophet  Manasseh Jordan has instructed his Facebook followers and friends to touch and agree for their blessing.  Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. (Matthew 18:19 KJV) I want you right now to touch and agree! Touch my hands so we can agree for your blessing! As you touch my hands with your hands and ask the father for you blessing so shall it be!

A ccording to the IRS beginning with the 2014 tax filing season any same-sex couples possessing a marriage license from any U.S. state that allows same-sex marriage can file joint federal tax return. This is following up on the Supreme Court’s ruling in June striking down a key section of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act. S tarting with the 2014 tax filing season, the IRS will use a “state of celebration” standard for recognizing same-sex marriages. Couples can file joint federal tax returns even if they move to states that do not permit same-sex marriages — although they may have to file their state tax returns as if they were not married, depending on state laws. Same-sex couples may also file amended tax returns for 2010, 2011 and 2012. Source Here!

T odays job market is extremely tight.  So how does one go about getting every Sabbath off from his/her job? Especially when the job calls for Saturday/Sunday work? What if your employer refuses to accommodate you? T he chain store Dollar General is being sued for firing a manager who refused to work on the Sabbath because he is a Seventh-Day Adventist. The man claimed that he had stated on his July 2010 application for a manager position at the Dollar General in Sicklerville, N.J., that he " would never be available to work from sunset on Fridays to sunset on Saturdays " because his religion required him to observe the Sabbath.  Source! I  really have some mix feeling about this. I know  people have to work on Saturday/Sunday, because I do. I'm thinking if you don't  want to work on Saturday/Sunday then you should get a job where it is NOT required.

The current economic difficulties have made it hard for a lot of non-profit  organizations to make ends meet. Some say a nonprofit is no different than any other business in that you must make ends meet at the end of the day or otherwise your charity will cease to exist.  But the question that's being thrown around on social media is should non-profit organizations used their materials, resources and equipment to promote the " ungodly" ways of the secular world? We've all  seen some of those disgusting night club flyers that can make you sick on the inside.  I stumble upon this  article  today while doing research for another article. I'm surprise at the things that's taking place in some mega churches far as business goes, that's completely hidden from people who give willingly to them. According to the article the Jimmy Swaggart Ministries is a registered non-profit organization with its own print shop that is responsible for the printing

According to AmericaPreacher.com five preachers from the Atlanta area  are claiming Saturday night they were kicked of the renowned Atlanta city night spot ‘Magic City’ after attempting to pass out biblical materials to customers.

This is a doggone shame! This sister is telling it all . This controversial article has become a trending item on the social media with many crucifying the pastor while others faulting the girl for giving into a man of God ‘free-of-charge.’  All I can say is another man of God is being dethrone because of the spirit of lust.  I am shaking my head at this story. As it is being told by the lady in the  above pic  who goes by the name Ese Walter.  In the piece by Ms. Ese Walter, she alleged that she was seduced by her pastor and she admitted to having an affair with him. Ms. Ese stated that she has since been plagued with guilt and an extremely heavy heart as she constantly sees her pastor preaching. This  will  leave you wondering what in the world is going on in the house of God?

From the look of the above flyer it looks like this is a last ditch effort by someone at damage control.  According to the Presiding Bishop of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship "twitter page" it's going down this Sunday morning at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Nashville. Some folks are suggesting with Bishop Neil Ellis walking away from the Full Gospel Organization, and taking a whopping 18 churches with him is  serious business. And if Bishop Paul S. Morton wants  to save his organization and reputation than he need to do something quickly or he'll be going down a disgrace.

  “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves…”  (2 Timothy 3:1-2).  There's  two sins that the Bible speaks of that's not talked about much in  today's generation:   1). Glutton an excessively greedy eater.  2). Boasting talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities. When I read about the Brooklyn Rapper’s Instagram post which lead to the largest gun bust in NYC history. I automatically thought about all the years that  I've taught and warned my Sunday School class concerning the spirit of bragging and boasting. The Lord wants us to boast and to brag!  BUT "HE" forbids us, however, to boast and brag about "OURSELVES." Brooklyn rapper, Matthew Best, took to his Instagram and posted pictures of guns and cash, leading the NYPD to make the largest gun bust in New York City history, reports the NY Daily News.

Measles is rarely fatal in children, but can be very dangerous for adults. A case of measles has been linked to a megachurch in northern Tarrant County where a congregant recently traveled overseas. Pastor Terri Copeland Pearsons delivered the news via sermon last Wednesday: " There has been a ... confirmed case of the measles from the Tarrant County Public Health Department. And that is a really big deal in that America, the United States has been essentially measles free for I think it's 10 years. And so when measles pops up anywhere else in the United States, the health department -- well, you know, it excites them. You know what I mean I don't mean. I don't mean they're happy about it, but they get very excited and respond to it because it doesn't take much for things like that to spread. " Eagle Mountain International Church, is about 50  miles northwest of Dallas. Pearsons is the eldest daughter of mega pastor Kenneth Copeland, and her chu

I found the above and below pics posted on a young lady Facebook page earlier today. The young lady followers & friends were discussing the upcoming October "Pastor Appreciation Day" for their pastor.....in which the young adult dept. would be given the chance to present their love gift to the pastor. For those who don't know October is considered "Pastor Appreciation month" for many churches.  This is the month that has been set aside by the church to show appreciation to the pastor for his love and ministry over the past year.  It's doing this time of the year when most pastors receive an  abundance of monies that the IRS don't know anything about. The church might take up a love offering for their pastor on that day. Many churches put a basket in the vestibule for members and visitors to place cards in with kind sentiments they want to share with the pastor. Back in the day some churches would even have a dinner or a reception, a

For Christian Swingers things are not easy – often other religious people judge you, out of ignorance or envy, telling you that your lifestyle and love practices are wrong. But the Bible teaches us ‘Judge not lest ye be judged’ and there’s that verse about the first stone… but if you're keen on keeping your privacy, well – yours, and don’t want your friends, co workers, other PTA members or just about anyone else to know that you don't have a problem with faith and enjoying free love with other couples, this sitecan help you! It’s designed to cater to the needs of those like you: devout Christian couples who still want to have an active love life and share it with another, in good faith! I'm through!

Get out of here....This a doggone shame!  What's your thoughts on this bulletin board?

Get out of here!!! What a great "example" to the rest of the congregation....  60 years of faithful dedication and services to a church down the drain. This is unbelievable!    After 60 years of attending a Tennessee church, a family in Collegedale has been exiled because they supported their daughter while she fought for same sex benefits from the town where she worked as a police detective. Earlier this month, Collegedale became the first city in Tennessee to offer same sex benefits after Detective Kat Cooper was initially denied health benefits for her wife, Krista. The couple was married in Maryland earlier this year. Update!

According to Obnoxious.Com :  On Monday, August 19th, 2013, Bishop Neil C. Ellis formally submitted his resignation as the 2nd Presiding Bishop of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International (FGBCFI) and as a member of the FGBCFI Bishop’s Council. He also, formally withdrew his membership from the FGBCFI and that of his church, Mount Tabor Full Gospel Baptist Church in Nassau, Bahamas. Everyone is saying they saw this coming.

Gospel powerhouse Kierra Sheard’s have come under some serious fire from some in the Christian community for her rendition of Kendrick Lamar hit *itch Don't Kill My Vibe. Ms. Sheard's  BRL Experience 2013 didn't end without controversy. According to The Gospel Guru at the close of the BRL Experience 2013 Conference Miss Sheard showcase new music from her forthcoming album as well as a "Christian Rendition" of Kendrick Lamar hit *itch‘Don't Kill My Vibe' into 'Flesh Don't Kill My Vibe.' What do you think?

The Weinstein Co. appealed heavily to the black faith-based community in promoting Lee Daniels' The Butler, a strategy that appears to be paying off. Article Here!    Over the weekend, Lee Daniels' historical drama debuted to a stellar $25 million, easily winning the crowded box office race and exceeding Hollywood's expectations.

Two of the greatest evangelistic tools known to mankind is death and one's own testimony. I'm believing that the sudden death of the Creekside High School football player who died in a scrimmage game Friday night was weighing heavy on these young men heart and mind. According to AJC.COM.  De’Antre Turman, an 11th grader and cornerback for the Seminoles, died after being hurt on the Banneker High School field in College Park, the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed on Saturday.  Turman, 16, died of a broken neck later Friday night at Grady Memorial Hospital. The Medical Examiner’s Office said Turman’s death resulted from his neck vertebrae being broken “due to blunt force trauma.”  According to the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Facebook page. Today was one of  the greatest and the biggest move of God for their ministry.  They ask their facebook friends and followers one beautiful question: Do you believe God can save a football team? If not here

The BBC is reporting that some young HIV patients are giving up their medicine after being told by Pentecostal Church pastors to rely on faith in God instead, doctors warn.  Medical staff told the BBC a minority of pastors in England were endangering young church members by putting them under pressure to stop medication. Healing is central to Pentecostalism, a radical belief in the power of prayer and miracles. But one pastor denied people would ever be told to stop taking their medicine.

 According to  the latest press release Motown Gospel’s first release is a hit. Tye Tribbett’s Greater Than debuts at #1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums Chart, #4 on the Top Digital Albums chart and #9 on Billboard’s Top 200. Greater Than, Tribbett’s inaugural project with Motown Gospel, is his fifth recording and is the highest album debut in his recording career.  This week, Tribbett’s hit single “If He Did It Before…Same God” moves up to #3 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Song chart and has an accumulative listening audience of over 15 million.

There seems to be some mumbling and grumbling coming from the net surrounding  the Time Magazine August cover story .  Some Christians  are upset and  terribly concerned that selfish Time Magazine might be trying to encourage  a new generation not to have children. (NOTE) This article is not about ABORTIONS!  Some say God’s original design calls for women to be life-givers and for marriage to bear children. But the Time Magazine article seems to be pushing against that idea. Now for me I'm more curious about the Christian couple who have refused and who have made the conscious decision NOT to ever have children! WHY? That I don't understand!  I'm not asking nor am I questioning couples whose wombs God has chosen to close they can't have children that's understandable. I'm thinking more about how a Christian couple can have a solid grasp in Bible teaching and still be able to KNOW you don't want to have kids?  How is that possible? I aski