In 2 Kings 4:17-37 we find a Shunammite woman who the Bible says built a room onto her and her husband’s home for Elisha and his servant, Gehazi to use when they would come into their town.  Elisha tells the woman that she will have a son, and she did.  The boy grew and […]

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A new study has revealed that megachurches in America with congregations larger than 2,000 people are not only growing, but also satisfying the spiritual needs of their members. “The megachurches movement is one of the leading indicators of how American Christians exercise their faith these days, so therefore they should be understood,” said James Wellman, […]

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Mary Mary, who performed for Bishop T.D. Jakes’ swanky anniversary and birthday celebration Friday, is busy, busy, busy taping the second season of their self-titled WE tv reality show. But the duo admits in their Essence.com blog that keeping up the frenetic pace of career activity is a lot, but they’re somewhat addicted to their […]

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Life is Good.  Whenever you get down and forget that, be encouraged that you are blessed and this too shall pass.  Renowned author and spiritual advisor, Iyanla Vanzant shares an uplifting message for serenity. Related Articles: The Many Writings of Iyanla Vanzant Wholeness Blessing: We Are Not Broken Minute Mediation- Prayer for Happiness

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Life is Good.  Whenever you get down and forget that, be encouraged that you are blessed and this too shall pass.  Renowned author and spiritual advisor, Iyanla Vanzant shares an uplifting message for serenity. Related Articles: The Many Writings of Iyanla Vanzant Wholeness Blessing: We Are Not Broken Minute Mediation- Prayer for Happiness

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This video is for those who say, “it’s just hair,” implying it has no real significance. This sister uses examples from our ancient civilizations of Kush, Nubia, and Kemet/Ta-Mery, then compares them to “modern” styles of Afrikan cultures today in West, Central, and Southern Afrika. This sister even demonstrates that locs are not an invention […]

Are You Spiritual? By Skip Heitzig This week’s topic: Renewing Your Mind If you ask the average American you’ll get a potpourri of answers: some would say it means going to church, others chanting a mantra, while still others would define spirituality as a warm, fuzzy feeling. But God’s Word describes spirituality as belief in the one […]

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By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. Originally posted 10/27/2010 In our long struggle for freedom, justice, and equality, there have always been attempts to make some of us believe that there are just too many obstacles in our path or life journey and, as such, we should just throw in the towel, give up, and […]

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By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. Originally posted 10/27/2010 In our long struggle for freedom, justice, and equality, there have always been attempts to make some of us believe that there are just too many obstacles in our path or life journey and, as such, we should just throw in the towel, give up, and […]

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By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. Originally posted 10/27/2010 In our long struggle for freedom, justice, and equality, there have always been attempts to make some of us believe that there are just too many obstacles in our path or life journey and, as such, we should just throw in the towel, give up, and […]

Community members and students gathered Wednesday to hear speakers discuss issues facing the African American religious community.

Community members and students gathered Wednesday to hear speakers discuss issues facing the African American religious community.