Gospel Singer Karen Clark-Sheard in Production with BET for Her Own Family Reality Show: ‘The Sheards’

The Sheards Reality Show in production with BET

Gospel Singer Karen Clark-Sheard in Production with BET for Her Own Family Reality Show: ‘The Sheards’

One report states that there's yet another gospel artist looking to be in the limelight a little more by starring in a reality show. We were not enthused when Mary Mary started their reality show along with Marvin Sapp and Kim Burrell. We just think its all self centered and not at all centered on God.

Well, according to DaGospelTruth.com, they knew about the forthcoming reality show featuring gospel singer sister from the The Clark Sisters, Karen Clark-Sheard and...

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Gospel's Byron Cage Gets New Role as Host for Radio One's Sunday Joy in D.C.

Gospel's Byron Cage Gets New Role as Host for Radio One's Sunday Joy in D.C.

Byron Cage is not only the Minister of Music at Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington, MD and at St. Paul's Baptist Church in Richmond, VA, but he is now taking on a new role as the host of Radio One's Sunday Joy in Washington, D.C.

Report from Breathcast says:

 

Praise 104.1, D.C.'s Inspiration Station, is welcoming Byron Cage to its Sunday afternoon slot beginning October 7, 2012 from noon to 4PM...

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Le’Andria Johnson Rebukes The Church Who Judge Her New Baby Out of Wedlock | AT2W

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Le'Andria Johnson Rebukes The Church Who Judge Her New Baby Out of Wedlock

Gospel singer Le’Andria Johnson is feeling persecuted by the church and others. As news was reported recently, she became pregnant and had the child out of wedlock. She's a single mother who has been divorced twice and says her name has been drug in the mud about the choices and or mistakes she has made in her life.

“You get pregnant out of wedlock and the whole world turns against you. That's how it felt,” she said in an interview with Essence Magazine.

She just welcomed a new son into the world named, Caelington Forrest Walker. Eur Web is reporting Le'Andria Johnson gave birth to her fourth child on September 12, 2012 Caelington Forrest Walker who was named after his father and Le' Andria’s long time mate, Forrest Walker...

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Oprah and Iyanla Vanzant ‘Spiritually Fed’ by Gospel’s Donnie McClurkin and Rapper Eminem? [VIDEO] | AT2W

Oprah and Iyanla Vanzant Spiritually Inspired by Donnie McClurkin and Eminem? [VIDEO]

We want to thank EEW Magazine for discussing this issue. We saw the clip of Iyanla Vanzant and Oprah speaking on their Super Soul Sunday segment on the OWN Network. Iyanla was asked by Oprah 'What is your current spiritual practice?' Now, those are fancy words for 'What do you do to stay spiritually grounded?' Her answers sounded very good like: 'I read the bible daily' and 'Music Ministers'.

We are happy she found out how moving gospel singer Donnie McClurkin's song: 'Great is Your Mercy' can be for anyone who hears it. We love that song too. It's one of the most liberating songs for the soul, but why did they need to switch from gospel music to secular?...

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Texas Pastor Darrell Wayne Blair Charged on Allegations of Sexual Assault

Texas Pastor Darrell Wayne Blair Charged on Allegations of Sexual Assault

Just another day and another pastor accused of sexual crimes against children. This case declares the pastor has allegedly been able to cover the sins he committed but today, the victim says 'no more'.
Darrell Wayne Blair is the pastor at New Breed Christian Center in Fort Worth, Texas was arrested Monday and booked into the Crowley Jail, on charges of sexual assault.

According to a Crowley Police report, a warrant was issued for his arrest on Monday morning and around 4 p.m. By Monday afternoon Blair turned himself into police where he was arrested and booked into jail.

Pastor Blair immediately posted out on a $25,000 bond and was released.

According the the police report, one of the alleged incidents took place in May 2000 at a residence in Crowley. The New Breed Christian Church pastor in Fort Worth is being charged from allegations stemming from a sexual assault in 2000 when the woman was 18.

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R&B Diva Chaka Khan To Drop a Gospel Album?

R&B Singer Chaka Khan To Drop a Gospel Album?

We now have Chaka Khan giving her try on singing gospel. BET's The Gospel According to Torrence has reported she's working on a Gospel EP which should be released in January.

We saw Chaka Khan sing gospel at Oprah's Gospel Brunch on Youtube and of course she did a great job. All we ask is if she can do it in a way that exemplifies the heart of God. We pray she does not invite the hip hop and R&B into the mix.

But we have to say that we wish artists would choice one or the other. We know that people have talents in many different areas but it really does confuse their audience into thinking its o.k. to serve two masters. This is mentioned only in the sense that the genres are mixed and it gives us a distorted sense of holiness and total reverence to God.

Gospel Singer Byron Cage As New Minister of Music of St. Paul Baptist Church, Richmond, VA

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Gospel Singer Byron Cage As New Minister of Music of St. Paul Baptist Church, Richmond, VA

The Saint Paul's Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia announced  that gospel singer Byron Cage will join the organization as the new Minister of Music. Cage will oversee and lead the implementation of a dynamic, multi-generational worship ministry as well as provide high achievement leadership at all three campuses.

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Gospel Great Albertina Walker and Her Song "I'm Still Here"

 Gospel Great Albertina Walker and Her Song "I'm Still Here"

If you've been through anything, this song tells it all. If you thought you would never make it through your situation, God was there. Whenever you need a word from God, there is always a song that can testify to what you have been through.

This song, "I'm Still Here" by the late Albertina Walker means so much to me because I was homeless for nearly 2 years and this song nurtured and blessed me so. When God blessed me and my family off the streets, this song was my anthem.

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"Trust Me" By Gospel Singer Richard Smallwood

Still Anointed: "Trust Me" By Gospel Singer Richard Smallwood and Vision 

This is one gospel singer who seems to never move to the left or right in his music. He continues to move forward and upwards. Richard Smallwood is a dynamic composer and producer of gospel music that gives us the gospel sound but incorporates the beautiful melodies of a symphony. Richard Smallwood has done it again in his new album, "Promises" and hit single "Trust Me".

Watch video at our sister blog Gospel Music Set Apart

Aretha Franklin: 'Bridge Over Troubled Waters' Song

Aretha Franklin Singing Song: "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" 

We found this song as a remake from Aretha Franklin. We are not sure if she meant it to be a gospel song, but we all know how Aretha Franklin can sing any song and probably not intend it to be gospel. We know that because gospel truly flows in her veins, she just can't help it.

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Has the Gospel Music Culture Ruined Lives of Men and Women In The Black Church?

Be forewarned, this is a subject that has not been discussed among the black church.  However, it is time to discuss it and reveal the truth, because many souls have left this earth without completely dedicating their lives to God.  One of the things that has blocked many people within the black church is the carnality in the lives of gospel artists and those whom idolize them.  Their fans within the black church follow the way they carry themselves, from the way they wear their hair to the way they praise and worship God and even through the alleged lifestyles of gospel artists, many fans follow the lifestyle of homosexuality.   After several decades of observing the history of gospel music and how the black church has supported it, regardless of its shift in genres, we cannot help but notices men and women whom have yielded to sin.  The demon of carnality has molded them, instead of being molded through the Word of God preached from many pulpits.  Most of these men and women have focused more on the latest gospel hits, rather than concentrating on how to be holy and remain righteous.

From the time of their youth back as earliest as the 1950's, gospel music artist's admirers attended church services mainly to be a part of a church choir, musical or group.  It seemed pastors found no other way to draw interest of the youth to their churches, except through gospel music.   As time went on, carnality among young gospel artists was revealed through their huge hair styles, latest fashion trends and similar contemporary tunes. At that time, groups like the Caravans were not out of the closet as alleged homosexuals, but various people whom were close to members of the group knew which singers were involved discreet gay and lesbian relationships. Therefore, although the spirit of homosexuality was not openly seen, people close to gospel artists knew what was going on in their close knit circles. During the 1960's when the Edwin Hawkins Singers rose to fame, the fascination to actually see the effeminate spirit be flaunted at their concerts, whether it was on stage or within the audience was very popular.  It was more bold for men to flaunt their flamboyancy and women, their butch personalities, although holiness was preached within many churches they came from, specifically the Pentecostal (COGIC) churches.   Throughout the 1970's when Edwin's brother Walter Hawkins started his church,  Love Center, most all black families knew about all the gays and lesbians whom openly flaunted their sexuality without shame and regret and when they sang gospel, even those whom claim dislike Walter's church and deny their own interest in homosexuality, they loved their music and sang their songs in their own church choirs.  During the 1980's and 1990's many young black men allegedly died of AIDS and many families grieved at their funerals, one in particular was the late drag queen Sylvester. Although, Bishop Walter Hawkins possibly made it right with God before he died and we will always love and respect him for his gospel songs, too many souls will always be remembered being lost in that particular era at the Love Center Church, allegedly.

For many black families who grew up fascinated with the different eras of gospel music and seeing them change, more and more church going fans began to die as time went on.  The cause was nothing more than carnality and not having a personal close relationship with Jesus Christ.   Many African Americans growing up in the black church always loved gospel music, but there was not enough love for God as much.   You may ask, what would gospel music have to do with blocking one's personal relationship with God, it seems like it would draw them?  To answer your question, it does not, it is the fascination of those whom have idolized gospel music artists as they failed to spend much time focusing on God and following his complete commandments.   For many years, there has been too much focus on gospel artists as entertainers, instead of them being messengers for Christ.  True messengers for Jesus Christ are empowered to cause demons to flee out of each and every one of our lives, whether it be sin, an enemy or sickness and disease.   Gospel music artists are suppose to drive out evil spirits as they minister in song; however, if the music is not strong enough, then what purpose does one have to sing or even play it?   As many of us have grown, we have seen many things change within the gospel music industry and one of those things is, too many of the people we used to see in the black church are not here any longer.   Therefore, it has been the culture of carnality in gospel music that could have ruined many lives of men and women in the black church.   There should have never been as many men and women dying in the black church as out in the world, but there has been just as many confused men and women dying of AIDS and various other sorts of diseases, going to divorce court, struggling with sin and one main one, homosexuality, and even enduring all sorts of tragedies.   Also, many black men and women have either died of drugs and alcohol while some are yet struggling to survive as addicts.    The culture of gospel music needs to completely diminish, in order for God to move through His music, which is anointed gospel music.   Too many souls have been lost and many souls in the black church are on their way to judgement, all because too many preachers of this age are afraid too preach about the carnality in gospel music for fear of losing members.


What can the black church do to reform ruined lives of men and women?

The ministers within the black church are responsible and will be held accountable for allowing so much carnality within their ministries.   Many of them allow concerts in their churches and the true gospel is not being preached to carnal souls.   Yes, many pastors are suppose to draw many souls to Jesus Christ through love and concern, but the lack of preaching holiness and righteousness has not been preached and this has allowed the gospel music culture to be the main focus and not God's Word.  Now is the time for the black church members to get serious with God and start loving the preacher, evangelist, pastor and bishop whom preaches the truth and no longer attend church just to hear the choir or praise team sing.  It is time to love God and His Word more than gospel music, because if He does not get the glory, there is no need for anymore gospel music.   

Also, the black church needs to stop copying the trends of other races.  This is one of the main things that has offended God.  Since the 1980's, we noticed there was a strong shift in the gospel music industry, we began to hear of contemporary gospel.  Contemporary gospel brought on a lot of carnality in the black church.   As the white church began creating their style of christian rock, the black church seem to want to follow.   As the white church began to change the way they worship, the black church seem to follow.   As the white church allowed the youth to wear casual attire, the black church seem to follow.  So you see, it seems like the black church became more of a follower than a leader, led by God.   Therefore, you cannot operate God's House being followers.  The pastors must make a decision to finally become leaders and stop changing the culture within their ministries to be more accepted by white ministers.   It is time for pastors and bishops to operate their churches through God's expectations and not based on trends and cultures.   

There needs to be more sincerity among clergy members and no carnality.   Pastors and bishops need to also cut ties with their peers whom have carried the spirit of carnality.  God does not want church leaders fellowshipping with those whom are followers of humanity and not leaders led by Him.   There must be complete repentance among those in the pulpit.   There is no time for keeping up with how the next minister is running His church.  Popularity needs to cease in order to save more lives in the black church and win many more from the world to God.   Let God be the center of attention and not the various trends and cultures of gospel music.   If not, then souls will continue to be lost within the black church and many souls coming into the church will not discover the real meaning of living for Jesus Christ.

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