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Kanye West shares compelling testimony at Lakewood, says 'I'm here in service to God'
17,000 people showed up at the 11 a.m. service where a converted West, 42, said he used to believe he had to compromise and serve Satan to experience success. “A lot of times, when you are in service to fame, money, manpower, you start to feel like Satan is the most powerful,” he explained.
Evelyn Lozada gets saved, vows abstinence, says ‘Jesus didn’t die on the cross for us to be side chicks’
Reality TV star Evelyn Lozada who was baptized in 2013—at the same time she said she was saved from sin— is doing it all over again. Following an embarrassing and nasty showing on Season 8 of VH1’s “Basketball Wives,” the 43-year-old said she has accepted Christ and is “done with premarital sex.”
Chick-fil-A stops charitable support to Christian charities against gay marriage
Chick-fil-A wants to be more inclusive. The popular restaurant chain announced that it is ending charitable donations to three Christian organizations—including the Salvation Army— that oppose gay marriage in an effort to halt protests and broaden its customer base.
Prayers Up: Family fights to keep 9-month-old Tinslee Lewis on life support [VIDEO]
We are praying for 9-month-old Tinslee Lewis. Her mother Trinity Lewis is fighting to keep her precious daughter on life support, although physicians at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth want to end all treatment. Tinslee, who was born prematurely, has a rare heart defect known as an Ebstein anomaly.
Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church set to draw record crowds as host of Kanye West's 'Sunday Service'
Pastor Joel Osteen will attract major crowds on Sunday when he welcomes newly saved rapper Kanye West to his megachurch and is preparing to make the day go as smoothly as possible. According to a new report, Osteen’s Lakewood Church contacted Ticketmaster to offer free tickets.
Women find community and 'peace of mind' with 40+ Double Dutch Club
Millions of African American girls remember growing up in the '70s, '80s and '90s, going outside, and doing Double Dutch with their family and friends until the street lights came on. Now, a 49-year-old woman is making national headlines for uniting women around the jumping rope game.
Prayers Up: 2 dead in California school attack, gunman shoots self
A student gunman opened fire Thursday at a Southern California high school, killing two students, wounding three others and shooting himself in the head, authorities said. He was in grave condition. The shooting occurred around 7:30 a.m. at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, CA.
Reality TV star Monique Samuels asks fans to share Bible verses following second-degree assault charge
A reality TV star is turning to the Bible after landing in legal hot water following an alleged physical fight with a costar. In a tweet, Monique Samuels of “Real Housewives of Potomac,” who has been charged with second-degree assault, shared her favorite verse and asked fans for theirs.
Women's ministry leader Dianna Hobbs draws hundreds to feed the hungry at City Church Buffalo
On Thursday, Nov. 7, Empowering Everyday Women Ministries held its 1st annual Feed 5,000 Thanksgiving Fundraising Drive at City Church in Buffalo to feed the hungry. Meals were distributed to the hungry in the community.
Pray for the Family: Missing Clark Atlanta University student Alexis Crawford found dead, police call it ‘heartbreaking’
After prayers went out across the nation for her safe return, a missing Clark Atlanta University student has been found dead, authorities said Friday. The body of Alexis Crawford, 21, was found at a park in DeKalb County, Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields said at a news conference.
Whitney Houston’s best friend Robyn Crawford says singer halted intimate relationship, gave her a Bible
Whitney Houston’s best friend Robyn Crawford said she had a romantic and physical relationship with the singer, but it didn’t last—at least the physical part. After years of rumors, the 58-year-old confirmed that she and the iconic vocalist who struggled with drug use and died in 2012 at age 48 once shared same-sex intimacy.
Be Free: Candace Owens shares her desire for ‘every black American’
Candace Owens, a conservative Christian activist, said, “I want every black American to know that we’ve been running the race of life with an unnecessary weight upon our shoulders.” The former communications director for Turning Point USA, tweeted, “We can set down the weight of victimhood…”
No. 1: Christ reigns in hearts and charts: Kanye West’s ‘Jesus Is King’ album tops Billboard
Kanye’s first ever gospel album, Jesus Is King, shows that Christ reigns in hearts and charts. The musical work that enthrones the Messiah above the ubiquitous and larger-than-life personality that is the Chicago rapper, topped the Billboard album chart, opening at No. 1 — West’s ninth consecutive time in the peak position.
EEW Magazine founder Dianna Hobbs’ team says thank God for ‘sparing Dianna’ in touching online tribute
In a touching birthday tribute to the award-winning founder of EEW Magazine, a ministry representative gave thanks to God for “sparing Dianna,” who turned 43 on Saturday, Nov. 2. “O this day, a Kingdom warrior was born. She is beautiful inside and out, generous, warm, kind, understanding, and giving.”
LisaRaye McCoy says Bishop Noel Jones ‘helped me tremendously with the Bible’
In 2011, when actress LisaRaye McCoy first began opening up publicly about her faith, she said she struggled to understand the Bible. But the 52-year-old, who says she is a proud Christian, told talk show host Wendy Williams that Bishop Noel Jones “helped me tremendously with the Bible.”
Sorry To Hear That: Christian actress Niecy Nash announces split from husband of 8 years
Christian actress Niecy Nash and her husband Jay Tucker are splitting up after eight years of marriage, and we’re sorry to hear that. The high-profile couple made the sad announcement in a joint statement posted on the 49-year-old “Claws” actress’s Instagram account.
Kevin Hart breaks silence on car crash, says God spoke to him and said 'sit down' [VIDEO]
Kevin Hart, this generation’s most successful comedian, got serious while reflecting on a devastating car crash that could have taken his life. “I’m thankful for God,” he said after suffering a serious back injury when the vintage muscle car he was riding in crashed nearly two months ago in California.
The Kanye Effect: Former NBA player Lamar Odom says he ‘got saved’ this weekend
Former NBA star Lamar Odom, who calls himself “a walking miracle” after being found unconscious with a cocktail of drugs in his system in a Nevada brothel in 2015, just told the world he gave his life to Christ. The 39-year-old broke the news on social media about his new life in Christ.
Kirk Franklin is boycotting Dove Awards for editing his speech acknowledging police killing of Atatiana Jefferson
Grammy-winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin says he’s boycotting the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards after they edited out part of his acceptance speech earlier this month in which he called for prayers after a white police officer shot Atatiana Jefferson, a black woman, in her home.