The Old Black Church

R eader,  it's  so refreshing to see a true woman of God stand up and tell it like it is. we're to be examples to others and to show them Jesus and we  can't  do that dressed like a whore.  I  give the prophetess props for being bold and telling the truth. She hit the nail on the head.  In  a powerful new video Prophetess, Juanita Bynum addresses the Christian woman and how she should dress while in the pulpit and in public.    Women needed to hear this. 

R eader, Bishop I.V. Hilliard's Faith Tour is back and is coming to a city near you. 

R eader  if this were about safety, this administration would have banned people from countries whose citizens actually did perpetrate terrorism in this country.  Don't tell me nothing about this being a list that was used from the previous administration. 

R eader  thieves are selecting the pockets of vulnerable African-American churchgoers through a plan that claims the government has a program to help manage costs payments, reports  The Clarion Ledger.    

R eader I do believe the Trinity is an essential doctrine for believers; but at the same time I don't believe one has to be able to understand the Trinity doctrine in order to be saved.  The Trinity is a very sensitive subject for many in the body of Christ, which was illustrated last week when a young Christian hip-hop rapper came under internet fire for a quote that he posted online that was taken way-out of context ,  according to him.   Trinity is the doctrine that states there is one God but three Persons—God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.  

R eader Chicago very own Reverend Clay Evans will receive the Ambassador Bobby Jones Legends Award for his many outstanding contributions during his 6 decades of service as a preacher, pastor, award winning Gospel Music recording artist, civil rights leader and humanitarian during the 32nd Annual Stellar Awards held on March 25th at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

R eader, in the wake of Donald Trump’s travel ban on certain Muslim-majority nations, a slew of celebrities have come forth to not only condemn the order but to also provide a few words of hope and encouragement. On Saturday night, gospel singer Kirk Franklin joined the conversation with a tweet that promoted unity and acceptance. This, of course, upset a few people; however, there was one particular troll who wasn’t ready for Franklin’s clap back.  Check out the exchange below:

R eader,  Get Ready for a MOVE OF THE HOLY GHOST; A NEW AWAKENING OF THE SAINTS.  I love the teaching of Dr.Aretha Wilson. The R.A.W. 2K17 LINE UP IS Below:  

R eader in a fall-from-grace story that landed a onetime aspiring Detroit preacher behind bars for 3½ years, the federal government wrapped up a two-year-old fraud case this month involving four men who ran a $555,000 credit card fraud ring through a church and wreaked havoc on the lives of more than 100 people whose accounts were compromised.

R eader, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, GA, names new Senior Pastor: Bishop Stephen A. Davis of New Birth Birmingham has been named to succeed the late Bishop Eddie Long. Long was the senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia. 

R eader, these folks killing their careers for a man who would rather have them as his servants than shake his hand.  She has given Trump forgiveness and supports him? Did Donald Trump ask me, you or her for forgiveness? As a gospel singer and woman of God, with all that she has witnessed, I would think that one of her first thoughts would be that even God said, "ask for forgiveness." But Trump didn't even have to ask her.

R eader how far will God allow men to go? The days of Noah are here...Last week scientists from the Salk Institute – a biological research organization in California – have taken cells from pigs and people to create an embryo that was then inserted into a female pig. As part of initial experiments, several different types of human cells were inserted into pig embryos in petri dishes to determine which cells were the best match for the pig embryo. The human cells which worked best with the pigs’ were infant ones which have the potential to develop into all adult cell types – known as a pluripotent cell.

R eader the pastor who was caught in bed with a married woman has apologized to his congregation, while brushing over it. The pew sitters gave him a standing ovation. It seems that this sin is so easily forgiven. It's embarrassing to tell the truth. All followers of Christ know that he should step away and get some type of counseling.....yes asking the Lord for forgiveness is a part of the process and asking his wife as well. I don't believe he is walking by the Spirit.

R eader, apparently there are pictures floating around Facebook and online of Bishop Eddie Long in his "alleged" $100k coffin, wearing a clerical gown has caused much online conversation. The late Bishop of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, LITHONIA Ga, was laid to rest yesterday with family, friends, clergy, former Gov. Roy Barnes, Deion Sanders, and others present and delivering tributes.

R eader interesting read I came across this morning highlighting scriptures on how the Bible states we should treat foreigners, widows, refugees, etc. Feel free to check it out and provide feedback.

R eader, this is Mr. Maurice Griffin from Sunday Best, promoting his gifts and ministry with the above and below fliers.   I'm kind of going to give this idea a side eye for the moment, it seems to be a tad-bit of deception going on here.  Check below and tell me what you think. 

R eader some are calling Lecrae, a wolf in sheep's clothing after his latest collaboration with Rapper Ty Dolla Sign, using James 4:4 to do it.  In my humble opinion, this is an endless debate that I don't like to really get into because people try to spin this however they can to make it fit their own views. I'm not hating or judging this at all I kind of like what Lecare is attempting to do. I'm just sharing the information. Do what you want with it. In Pastor G. Craige Lewis latest video The Truth Behind Hip Hop 11 Color of Blood, he discussed Ty Dolla Sign and the ungodliness that he and other new rappers are promoting.

R eader, prophets, spiritual enlightenment and the afterlife – they are mysteries as old as time. National Geographic and Revelations Entertainment seek clarity on some of humanity’s biggest questions in season two of the Emmy-nominated hit series “The Story of God with Morgan Freeman,” premiering on Monday, Jan. 16, at 9/8c. The second season of National Geographic's "The Story of God with Morgan Freeman," is now underway, and in episode two the Academy Award-winning actor visits a Pentecostal church to find out more about speaking the heavenly language of tongues.

R eader,  interesting article. Very deep and thought provoking points of view. I've st ruggled to express my thoughts over these two white Christian celebrities who basically gained their fame and wealth in predominantly black church circles and being unashamed supporters of Trump who has proven to be a threat to anybody who is not a wealthy white American male.  However, this writer has done a masterful job and I encourage all African Americans who identify as Christians to read this work. Hopefully it will illuminate some things for you.

R eader I tell you what I must be reading a whole different apology than everyone else. Vicki Yohe now all of a sudden don't support Donald Trump, not 100% any how. His Presidency is prophetic fulfillment. What I'm reading from Ms. Vicki is basically saying  "I'm sorry that I have to deal with the consequences of my actions". The backlash should have caused her to examine her heart not just her post. The apology comes after a number of churches have begun cancelling her scheduled appearances. What this is, is a PR spin. That initial post (and it was not her first time with that type of post) was a reflection of her character. And what she is saying now is not that she were wrong but that we interpreted it wrong. I am not going to join the bandwagon with my fellow Christians to say that because I followed her ministries I know her heart. I do not . God knows her heart. I do not. I know what she have shown many times. I will forgive her, I will pray for her bu

R eader there's not a musical artist dead or alive that I've resented given my support to more than Vicki Yohe , I literally despise this woman. Looking on her Instagram is pitiful and funny at the same time. Shaking my head, another white Gospel artist who made it off the backs of black listeners whose really not here for us.  I'm upset and disappointed by Vicki Yohe's post on Instagram. Vicki Yohe gospel fans are angry at her support for Donald Trump and her meme dipicting Jesus hiking back to Washington with outdated suitcases in his hands. Her Facebook page (now closed) and her twitter page is lit up with both black and white fans who are angry at her statement. Jawn Murray: https://www.facebook.com/JawnMurrayWorld/posts/10154527012413347 :0 Thanks, Shaun King:

R eader when will it stop? The wife here alleged pressed charges against her husband because she was caught knocking boots with the pastor. I swear I can't make this stuff up. Rev. O. Jermaine Simmons a FL pastor flees the scene naked after man who attends his church finds him having sex with his wife in their daughter’s bed. 

R eader, according to TV, Radio & Digital Media Personality Jawn Murray:

R eader Bishop William Murphy and the Dream Center is asking all prayer warriors to join them as they wrap their arms around the newly elected president his family and his administration.  

R eader I would like for everyone reading this to send up their prayers and condolences to the White Family. According to my timeline Bishop Frank O. White, COGIC general board member transition from life unto everlasting rest today was a great man of God, and one who loved God's people. Sending condolences to the White family and the Zion Cathedral Church. 

Thank you President Obama for showing the world what dignity and class looks like. Some folks couldn't embrace nor recognize those God given traits because they never seen or witness it before you. SALUTE!

R eader, it's being alleged that The Potter's House Church of Dallas, TX, has gone from three services a Sunday to one. Jawn Murray, did a Facebook live video last night in which he mentioned the sharp decline in attendances at The Potter's House Church of Dallas. ( check it out at the 20:17 mark in the clip).  

R eader once again, Hollywood and Christianity just don't mix. You can't serve two masters. Separate Holy from the profane. It's bizarre even to Wendy. I stumbled across an interview of Meagan Good on Wendy's talk show the other day. I honestly think that what I just witnessed was dead wrong on Wendy's part. Check out the interview below.

R eader, word on the streets is that "White Conservative Christians" will gain influence under President-elect Donald Trump's term, more than half of respondents polled in a Pew Research study believe. Conversely, Hispanics, the poor, and gays, and lesbians will lose influence under Trump, a majority of those polled told Pew. Nearly half of respondents said African Americans and women are poised to lose.  I'm hoping and praying that this racist President-elect will be President for ALL PEOPLE and blow this Pew poll out of the water.  

R eader yall know I like Juanita Bynum but as a Christian, we have to speak about sin. This is not the Juanita Bynum I once knew. I don't understand how not saying anything or speaking out against sin by letting others think it's okay.   In the video, posted below, beginning at the 44:16 mark Dr. Bynum tells how half her church walked out because of her support for Bishop Eddie Long.  Dr. Juanita Bynum said, "Speak on what you know and testify on what you have seen, not on what somebody told you....only if you were an eyewitness."

R eader Pastor John Piper latest article is going viral:“Tomorrow we inaugurate a man to the presidency who is morally unqualified. If we do not see and feel the weight of this sorrow, we will not know how to talk about him, and pray for him, as citizens of heaven.”

R eader, Kim Burrell may be facing legal woes, in addition to all of the criticism she’s faced over the past few weeks regarding her anti-homosexual sermon. Although everyone’s entitled to their own opinion, the famed gospel singer has been dragged relentlessly for her’s. Now, a very unlikely individual has taken things to a whole ‘notha level.

R eader according to Deitrick Haddon megachurch Bishop Eddie Long should be remembered for bringing millions of souls to Christ before his death. Like Bishop Eddie Long, every believer is commissioned to bring people to Jesus. The Lord is not asking us to do something impossible or impractical. A faithful witness is one who is credible on a particular subject because of their experience, which shows in their convictions.  Deitrick posted the following to Instagram: 

R eader, this what happens when I'd out--of-touch with regular folks. I don't get it.... if you are worth millions, why would you need a man such as DT to do anything, especially something to benefit your people? You have built years of influence among high profile people. 

R eader, since "First Lady" is not a Biblical concept, but a created title that distinguish the pastor's wife from other women in the church, some folks are somewhat offended by this. Growing up in the constructs of the black church I can still remember how sometimes the pastor's wife can be the loneliest person in the Church.

R eader I'm some what surprised that any high profile pastor would speak so candidly about the Eddie Long issue as Pastor Jamal Bryant has done in the below video. Pastor Jamal Bryant is discussing the church silence on dealing with homosexuality & abuse in a humanistic fashion. Some say that Bishop Eddie Long death is the judgment of God cleaning His houses from the pulpit first to the Pew and, it's a warning to all other ministers, preachers, and teacher, etc that's living as a double agent. 

R eader, is the church impacting world culture or is worldly culture invading the church? It's sad when the church marketing team look to the world for ideas. Anyhow, come expecting a blessing as the Mt. Pleasant family presents SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE AT THE MOUNT! FEATURING award winning artist Lady Tramaine Hawkins and more...Donation $20.00 in advance, $25.00 at the door.

R eader what an awesome roster of speakers.   Congratulations 🎩📖 Atlanta Pastor Jerry Black Beulah Baptist Church  on your 25 years of ministry. The Man, The Message, The Ministry. 

Celebrating The Life Of Bishop Eddie L. Long Wednesday, January 25, 2017 11:00 AM at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church  Lithonia, Georgia.

R eader, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church,  has set date and time of services for Bishop Eddie L. Long, who died Sunday at age 63. Elder Craig Heath said during an early morning international prayer call that homegoing services will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 25. http://www.ajc.com/news/local/new-birth-sets-date-for-bishop-eddie-long-memorial-services/hIbTACPqYCy8cSUCtQkDGN/

R eader, over the weekend two of the new faces of gospel music were asked to take part in racist Donald Trump’s Inaugural ball. While many people have so many mixed feelings about the racist President-Elect Donald Trump, we understand why only one artist would accept the invitation.

R eader Pastor Donnie McClurkin gave an exclusive interview with Studio 5, Friday. In which he opens up about his relationships, romance & regrets. The Gospel Singer and Pastor reveal he wants to fill the wife void in his life, but fear has held him back.

R eader, let's be in prayer for Bishop Long's family and church.  Bishop Eddie L. Long who was the Senior Pastor of The New Birth Missionary Baptist Church has died. The Church has released this Statement: New Birth Missionary Baptist Church celebrates the life and legacy of Bishop Eddie L. Long who is now spiritually healed and home with the Lord. Bishop Long, Senior Pastor of New Birth, transitioned from this life early Sunday morning after a gallant private fight with an aggressive form of cancer.  Praying for Bishop Long family and the New Birth Church family.  

R eader, the average woman is a size 16 these days, but finding fashions to fit her curvy frame can be a true struggle. Celebrity stylist Shun Melson says the difficulty of finding fab threads for her gospel-singing client Tasha Cobbs inspired her to create a solution. “It was the most difficult shopping experience I ever had — there wasn’t anything cute in stores for her size,” Melson explained to Billboard of the issue she ran into in 2014.

R eader the above pic is one of Apostle Wayne T. Jackson & Dr. Prophetess Juanita Bynum taken last night on the set of "Miracles Do Happen"on The Impact Network. Anyhow all supporters of the network are not feeling Dr. Bynum being added to the lineup, check out the following comment:

R eader it looks like Donald Trump Inauguration team are trying to get some of the hottest Black Gospel acts today to perform at his Inauguration. According to the latest press release Gospel Singer Travis Greene, Jonathan McReynolds and R&B singer Chrisette Michele have been asked to perform at the festivities on Jan. 20.  To be honest, I thought that most likely, only country music acts would be about the only acts Trump would be successful at getting for his inauguration.  Anyhow, Jawn Murray posted the following question to his social media page last week and again today:

R eader, I've literally read this story 6+ times since seeing it on the news yesterday.  Each report with a little more detail than the previous... I feel so bad for that baby girl and both of the families involved   More details about the 18-year-old, who was kidnapped at birth REVEALED! The woman that kidnapped her was a social worker who went to church every Sunday... Although she's willing to meet her real mother, she's still defending her kidnapper... The girl claims the woman is her mom and not a FELON. I hope that this young lady realizes that she is in fact a victim. That the woman who kidnapped her was selfish and disobeyed the law, that this is the worst crime that anyone could do to a mother and to her "the baby". 

R eader Steve Harvey is coming under some major fire for the meeting he had yesterday with Donald Trump. According to social media Trump has tapped Steve Harvey to create an African American initiative with Ben Carson. Black folks are really in their feelings about this meeting, but in my mind, I'm thinking why in the heck can't God be using Steve Harvey? 

R eader Erica Campbell and Anthony J. Brown will serve as hosts for the 32nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards.  The Stellar Awards will be held March 24-25, 2017 at Orleans Arena - Las Vegas.