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Via GospelLyfe.com: On the heels of their Capetown, South Africa international debut, Stellar and Soul Train Award nominee, JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise continued their infectiously uplifting journey of sharing God’s word through the realm of Gospel music live on TBN, this past friday, October 29, 2010.  Hairston was presented as national host for the […]

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. – The Declaration of Independence   SOURCE: CBN Hannah Goodwyn

(Reuters) – San Francisco on Tuesday became the first major U.S. city to pass a law that cracks down on the popular practice of giving away free toys with unhealthy restaurant meals for children. San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors passed the law on a veto-proof 8-to-3 vote. It takes effect on December 1. The law, […]

Happy Wednesday Saints I saw this, this morning and wanted to simply know what do you think. I Personally think the satue is cool! A statue known as “Touchdown Jesus” (why?) will be rebuilt. A church in Monroe, Ohio, says the new version will be similar in height to the original but show more of […]

Demi Lovato, the star of the “Camp Rock” movies and a bestselling recording artist, left her tour with the Jonas Brothers early to “seek medical treatment for emotional and physical issues,” according to a statement issued by her reps. According to tmz.com, Demi is not seeking treatment for drug use. The statement continues, “Demi has decided […]

2010 Senate Elections – Polling and Winner Forecasts by State Geography Candidates (D vs. R) Dem Rep Ind Mrg Win % Rating Alaska McAdams vs. Miller 27.5 32.1 32.5 I+0.4 40% Toss Up Alabama Barnes vs. Shelby 30.1 58.2 – R+28 95% Strong Rep Arizona Glassman vs. McCain 36.6 54.5 – R+18 95% Strong Rep […]

The pastor of a Rockdale County megachurch has publicly announced he is gay. Jim Swilley, bishop of Conyers’ Church in the Now, said he hopes his coming out will change attitudes toward homosexuality. “I know a lot of straight people think it is a choice. It is not,” Swilley said. Swilley, 52, founded the church […]

It’s a battle for first place in the AFC South as the Indianapolis Colts host the Houston Texans in a rematch from week one. With six games under their belt in the 2010 NFL season the Indianapolis Colts find themselves in a familiar position, first place in their division. The Colts are coming off of […]

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 […]