News & Analysis
Faith-informed reporting and analysis on the news that matters to Black Christian women.
What really happened? John Gray’s alleged mistress denies affair was only ‘emotional’ and says they had sex
Two different stories have emerged in connection to Pastor John Gray’s cheating scandal. He said on daytime talk show, “The Real,” that his affair was only “emotional” and not sexual, but a woman who identifies herself as his former mistress says the two had a consensual sexual relationship.
Be discreet: Stop sharing everything with everyone
According to Proverbs 2:11, discretion is a good thing. The Bible says it protects and guards you. But many people overshare daily and get hurt in the process. As a rule of thumb, do not disclose too much about yourself – especially when dealing with individuals you don’t know very well.
Yvonne Orji says she is ‘happy’ after breakup ‘because I know how God works’
Christian actress Yvonne Orji may play a sexually promiscuous attorney on television, but she is committed to honoring her Christian faith through abstinence—something that made her recent breakup easier. Also, the fact that she knows “how God works'“ is bringing her comfort, too.
VIDEO: 'God moves miraculously' says first inmate released under ‘First Step Act’
Do you believe in miracles? What about second chances? Matthew Charles certainly does. In less than one month, he went from a jail cell to the State of the Union Address. That road to Washington, DC, however, includes a criminal past that started in Tennessee. Watch his story.
John Gray hangs out with R&B singer Tyrese, speaks on drama and losing support
Recently, controversial leader John Gray faced major backlash after his cheating scandal and lavish spending went viral. Yet, at least one high-profile supporter remains loyal: R&B singer, Tyrese Gibson. The two men were seen together in an Instagram video Monday, March 4.
Devotion: You're worth so much
You can go through so many things in life that you feel devalued, overlooked, and unloved. But God treasures you. You are His prize. That’s why He is going to show you favor throughout and shower you with blessings, so that others will know you are favored of the Lord!
Podcast: God will confirm His word
What you hope and believe for doesn’t always seem possible, but your faith unlocks the door. God will send confirmation and His plan will be revealed. So stay firmly rooted in faith. Don’t let negative circumstances uproot you. Remain anchored in God’s word!
Man charged with killing wife after blaming a panhandler to be extradited
A man charged with killing his wife after blaming her death on a Baltimore panhandler is being held without bail in Texas. A Sheriff’s Office spokesman said 52-year-old Keith Smith and his 28-year-old daughter, Valeria Smith, were arraigned Monday and agreed to be extradited.
Prayers Up: 23 dead, dozens missing in tornado-blasted Alabama community
Rescue crews searched for victims Monday amid the splintered lumber and twisted metal where homes once stood, after the deadliest U.S. tornado in nearly six years ripped through a rural Alabama community. At least 23 people were killed, some of them children.
London street preacher speaks out after arrest, says ‘God has been so faithful’
When EEW Magazine reported that Nigerian street preacher, Oluwole Ilesanmi, was arrested in London for sharing the Gospel, many who read the story were furious. Now that he has been released from custody for allegedly “breaching the peace,” he is speaking out.
Baby Buzz: Tamron Hall announces marriage, pregnancy, and solicits prayers
Tamron Hall is married, having a baby and getting her own talk show, and she wants your prayers during this season of her life. The former NBC “Today” show anchor and host tweeted Monday that she’s expecting and wrote that she was “in a safe place at 32 weeks” to share her joy.
Devotion: Crushed? God wants to get glory
Just as God rewarded the woman with the issue of blood for her press, He will reward you as well. Don’t quit on life. Don’t give up because you’re weary. Don’t stop because you’re tired. If you’re feeling crushed by life, know that God is using your life to get glory out of you.
Podcast: Your expectation will be met
Go ahead and get excited that your expectations that God will show you favor, give you blessings, and secure victory for you, will be met. God is doing some things for you that, right now, remain underground and out of view. You can’t see yet, but it’s about to be revealed.
Podcast: God sees you!
In today’s podcast, Dianna Hobbs says, you and your struggle are not invisible to God. No matter how hard it is at the moment, and what kind of opposition you face, we serve a God who sits high, but looks low, and He is going to show up for you. Be encouraged and expect God to reveal Himself.
Devotion: He's with you through your rough place
Friend, transitional seasons are tough. You don’t always know what God is up to, but know that He’s with you through your rough place. And when the time is right, a shift is going to take place in your life. It’s about to get better from here. God is making all things new.
Judge rules US military draft only for men unconstitutional
A court ruling in Texas declaring the U.S. military draft system unconstitutional because it applies only to men has left observers waiting to see what the government does next. This has renewed attention over whether American women should be eligible for a military draft.
R&B star R. Kelly enters not-guilty plea in sex abuse case
R. Kelly pleaded not guilty Monday to charges that he sexually abused four people dating back to 1998, including three underage girls, and his attorney said the R&B star was still trying to pay the bail that would allow him to go free while awaiting trial.
African street preacher taken into custody as his Bible is forcibly stripped away for 'breaching the peace'
The arrest of an African street preacher in London may be done and over with, but the online backlash and outrage continues to spread. Was this fair or necessary?
Favorite Oscars moment: Regina King’s divine acceptance speech
Regina King was honored as best supporting actress for If Beale Street Could Talk at Sunday’s Oscar Awards ceremony. “God is good, all the time,” she said in her divine acceptance speech, making it one of EEW Magazine’s favorite moments of the night.