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Faith-informed reporting and analysis on the news that matters to Black Christian women.
Wow: Pastor Michael A. Walrond Jr. says believing Jesus is the only way to heaven is ‘insanity’
Pastor Michael A. Walrond, Jr., leader of the 10,000+ congregants at First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem, is being accused of spreading heretical teaching by classifying the fundamental tenets of the Christian faith as “insanity.”
Watch: God's power helps teen overcome the odds after traumatic brain injury
On September 8th, 2015, 13-year-old Isaiah was at football practice when he got a severe headache and began throwing up. Something serious was wrong that should have taken his life. But God...
Erica Campbell and more join St. Jude’s #ThisShirtSavesLives movement to end childhood cancer
If you see your favorite Gospel singer wearing a tee that says, "This Shirt Saves Lives," then that means they are helping fight childhood cancer.
Jekalyn Carr’s new book helps you activate your winning thoughts
There is a champion in you because Christ is in you says 20-year-old gospel singer and author Jekalyn Carr. She encourages you to think like a champion and pursue your divine dreams.
Inspiration: Clarity is coming
A life of faith can feel like looking out of a window with a big blot on it that you can't see through. You don't have clarity. Nothing makes sense. You don't know what God is doing. Are you going through a season when things are hazy?
Watch: EEW President Dianna Hobbs shares highlights from Bermuda evangelism trip
Globally sought-after minister of the Gospel, First Lady Dianna Hobbs, traveled to Bermuda for evangelism purposes February 23-25, 2018. She shares highlights from her trip in a new video. Watch.
Mary Mary to reunite at 2018 Stellar Gospel Music Awards ceremony + full lineup
They’re getting back together again—at least for a night. Gospel music's favorite GRAMMY® Award-winning sister act, Mary Mary, is set to perform at the 2018 Stellar Gospel Music Awards ceremony.
Patti LaBelle joins cast of OWN’s mega-church drama ‘Greenleaf’
The one and only Ms. Patti LaBelle is joining the cast of “Greenleaf” that centers on an African-American family’s powerful megachurch in Memphis. The 73-year-old legendary vocalist will play Maxine Patterson.
Oprah said she asked God about running for president but hasn't gotten an answer yet
Media Mogul Oprah Winfrey is being pressured to seriously consider a run for the office of president in 2020. But the only way she’ll do it, she says, is if she hears from God. “I went into prayer,” the 64-year-old says.
Daily Cup: God's about to surprise you!
Whether you’re facing a spiritual crisis, mental battle, emotional turmoil, health challenge, financial difficulty, relationship trouble, or some other hardship, don’t fret. God is about to do the unexpected.
Kirk Franklin is a huge fan of ‘Black Panther’ and has seen the movie three times
“Black Panther” scored $111.7 million at the North American box office in its second week.
Ryan Coogler can, in part, thank Kirk Franklin and his family for that.
Single and waiting on God? Mandisa says ‘Enjoy it!’
Who says single women should be somewhere moping around, feeling overlooked and depressed about their singleness? Not Mandisa Lynn Hundley, that’s for sure. She says embrace this time as a gift from God!
Fantasia says ‘young people gave their lives to Christ’ at nephew’s funeral
Fantasia Barrino is devastated after losing her 18-year-old nephew, Tyquan Von Ricco Washington, to gun violence, but she is grateful that God caused something good to come out of it. Youth gave their lives to Christ.
When ‘The View’ co-host equated hearing Jesus to mental illness Sherri Shepherd corrected her [VIDEO]
Sherri Shepherd, who spent seven years as a regular co-host of ABC's "The View," before exiting, defended Christians that express their faith in the supernatural power of God after Joy Behar called them mentally ill.
David and Tamela's secret to marital success? 'It Is the Lord first'
David and Tamela Mann recently sat down with CBN's "Studio 5" to discuss their love and upcoming marriage book. The key to their success, they say, is keeping the Lord first in all things. Watch their interview.
Bishop I.V. Hilliard gives reins of megachurch over to his daughter in historic move
Dr. Irishea Hilliard has been installed as new senior pastor of New Light Christian Center Church—a designation that officially makes her the successor of Bishop I.V. Hilliard, who is her father, and also founder of the ministry.
Bishop T.D. Jakes reflects on the life of the late Billy Graham: 'We lost a General in the Kingdom of God'
Bishop T.D. Jakes shares his thoughts on the man who evangelized more than 200 million people over six decades, calling him a "general in the Kingdom!"
Jesus reigns: China's atheism is rapidly being overtaken by Christianity
Jesus is the answer. And now, people in China, officially an atheist nation, are discovering and accepting that. New reports say China is on pace to become home to more Christians than any country in the world by 2030.
A teacher’s creative door painting honoring Black History Month goes viral
One teacher’s fierce and fabulous painting of an African-American woman as a door decorator for Black History Month has gone viral.
Clergy rejoices over Bermuda's gay marriage reversal as activists credit 'influence of the church'
Bermuda, this month, became the first jurisdiction in the world to reverse a law allowing same-sex marriage. Clergy is rejoicing over the reversal as the influence of the church is visible.