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Music:
Israel Houghton and New Breed will be touring to over 30 cities bringing their music ministry across the land. With the completion of their latest project, A Deeper Level, they look to share worship in their own unique individual and collective styles. They come with the notion of “bringing their own atmosphere†to concerts.
Byron Cage is excited about his latest project entitled Live At the Apollo: The Proclamation. This is the first time a gospel CD/DVD has been recorded at the legendary Apollo. Produced by PAJAM, Cage wrote the majority of the songs on this CD. He emphasizes that he wanted to bring Jesus Christ back to the forefront, to the center of ministry.
Tye Tribbett & GA are anxiously anticipating the recording of their upcoming project, Standout. Sure to be an energetic, crazy-praise-filled time in the Lord, the August 17-18 recording will have many elements. One evening will be held at The Rock Church in Virginia Beach, VA and then the next day there will be a Holy Ghost beach party.
Television:
Tyler Perry's House of Payne is an American television sitcom, currently airing on TBS that stars Allen Payne. Created and produced by playwright, director, and producer Tyler Perry, the show's premise revolves around a multi-generational family living under one roof in Atlanta. Premiering on June 6, 2007 on the TBS television network. TBS ordered 100 episodes of the series even before its premiere.As of August 1, 2007, Tyler Perry has directed and co-written every episode of the series.There are two married couples that appear on House Of Payne. They are Lavan Davis and Cassi Davis. Guest Cast members David Mann and Tamela Mann are also married.The sitcom ran in first-run syndication for 10 episodes during Spring 2006 on the broadcast version of WTBS along with nine other broadcast outlets as a limited run with additional episodes to be available for national distribution on TBS in June 2007. A record-breaking 100 episodes were ordered by TBS even before the show's national premiere..A cable record for sitcom airings was broken with 5.2 and 5.8 million for the two premiere episodes on TBS on June 6. [2]The principal cast remained the same (with the exception of Lance Gross), lead by Allen Payne, but the original format of the series centered around C.J. and his family moving in with his aunt and uncle (Cassie Davis and Lavan Davis). Rochelle Aytes had a recurring guest stint as Malik's teacher whom C.J. soon began dating.
On September 13, 2007, Lionsgate has announced that Tyler Perry's House of Payne - Volume 1 will be released on DVD on December 4, 2007. The three disc collection will include the first twenty episodes with subtitles in English and Spanish and with a full-frame format.
Books:
It's Your Time: Reclaim Your Territory for the Kingdom
by Bishop Eddie LongJoin Eddie Long in reclaiming what has been lost. He will inspire you to rise up, take authority, and boldly assert your power as a believer.
·Achieve victory in your life, health, and finances ·Redefine your life’s purpose and vision ·Change our laws to reflect God’s laws ·Raise your children to be godly leaders ·Overcome the roadblocks to your blessings ·Find answers to your prayersSpeak up, Christians! Now is the time for our unified voice to be heard, to take a stand together, and to stand firm. It’s our time.
Taking back what God intended for usHave we, as believers, allowed the world to silence us? * By slowly eroding our rights to free speech * By passing laws saying that marriage isn’t necessarily between a man and a woman * That murder is okay * That it’s wrong to display the Ten CommandmentsIs this really equality for all, except for Christians? Join Eddie Long in reclaiming what has been lost.He will inspire you to rise up, take authority, and boldly assert your power as a believer. * Achieve victory in your life, health, and finances * Redefine your life’s purpose and vision * Change our laws to reflect God’s laws * Raise your children to be godly leaders * Overcome the roadblocks to your blessings * Find answers to your prayersSpeak up, Christians!Now is the time for our unified voice to be heard, to take a stand together, and to stand firm. It’s our time.Reposition Yourself: Living Life Without Limits
by Bishop T.D.Jakes
Jakes takes the biblical definition of faith--the substance of things not yet realized--and adds that without some effort, faith becomes nothing more than a belief in magic. Although he admonishes the trend toward prosperity preaching that equates economic well-being with blessedness, Jakes reinforces the connection between faith, good works, and responsibility. And citing biblical verses and observations by successful people--Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and athlete Deion Sanders, among others--Jakes offers sound advice on how to put faith into action. He begins by insisting on a hard self-examination and takes aim at what he considers the major barrier to success: self-imposed limitations that result from a lack of spiritual faith. Jakes applies scripture across a wide range of personal challenges, including finding a mate and achieving financial success. For those who have already achieved a measure of success, Jakes cautions against complacency and arrogance. At whatever level of achievement, Jakes urges readers to learn to open themselves to giving and receiving blessings. Recalling his own rocky road to success from a childhood of poverty to the head of one of the nation's largest religious enterprises, Jakes makes clear how he was compelled to reposition himself to grow spiritually and materially. Jakes continues to deliver a message of hope and inspiration.Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings: Madea's Uninhibited Commentaries on Love and Life
by Tyler PerryOne could say that if the title of this book confuses you, then you probably shouldn't be reading it. But, as Madea helpfully suggests, "If you don't understand something I'm saying here and you're not black, you will have to ask somebody who is." Madea—Southern-speak for "mother dear"—is the fierce alter ego of Tyler Perry, who has paraded the marijuana-smoking, pistol-packing, trash-talking matron through a series of hit gospel plays and films. Although primarily a comic figure based on unapologetically crude behavior coming from a harmless-looking old lady, Madea is envisioned by Perry (who provides his own introduction before turning the reins over to his inner grandma) as a throwback to a time when strong matriarchs ruled the community. The result is a surprisingly fresh compilation of homespun advice—which Madea says the reader should take "at your own risk"—on love, sex, getting ahead in life and (strangely) the thousand-plus uses of Vaseline. Although veering dangerously close to serious at times, Perry litters Madea's anarchic, stage-ready monologues with hilariously bad quips along the lines of "the grass is always greener on the other side, but the water bill is higher."
