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Not Forgotten: Tribute to Four People in My Life Who Have Been Lost to Breast Cancer
Carolyn Hodges Hickman (1966 - 1998), Howard University graduate and Nurse Kayla Parker (1971 - 2007), Songwriter, Producer, Singer, and Gospel Artist Cheryl Albert Reed (1968 - 2009), Howard U
Quote of the Week from Liberty Ink "Quotables"
"No matter how many letters you have behind your name, don't start rearranging them to spell G-O-D." --Dr. Ben Carson, 9/24/10, Howard University's Opening Convocation, Washington, D.C. From: L
Reflections
Today, I spent some time in reflection. I was actually looking for something I needed so I had to go through a pile of old papers. It was refreshing to read through some letters, notes, and cards th
A Zealous Dallas Cowboys' Fan Display of Spirit: Kinda funny or in poor taste?
This past Sunday, September 12, marked the beginning of the 2010 - 2011 National Football League (NFL) Season for the Washington Redskins. Affectionately called "the Skins", the team started this sea
In Remembrance of 9/11/01
From http://libertyip.blogspot.com On September 11, 2001, I remember being at home and watching the morning network news program abruptly break their normal coverage and start broadcasting pictur
Quote of the Week--Help Somebody
From http://libertyip.blogspot.com When you had the opportunity, did you help somebody? " We should help people whenever we can, especially if they are followers of the Lord." Galatians 6:10
47th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington
What in your life can you credit to Rev. Martin Luther King's sacrifice?
Quote of the Day: Criticism
Don't criticize unless you are willing to help make things better!
Follow-up on 8/12/10's Quote of the Day--Leadership Truism
From http://libertyip.blogspot.com I read this blog by John Maxwell and it stayed with me for a few days. So, I decided to post it as a follow-up to yesterday's quote on Leadership. I recommend r
Leadership Truism
Leaders with integrity begat people and systems with integrity. Corrupt leaders begat corrupt people and systems. Whatever and whoever you are, you duplicate it in your environment.
Three Powerful Words
After suffering months of bullying that culminated in an entire day of insults and harassment from school classmates, Phoebe Prince, a 15 year old student originally from Ireland, committed suicide on
Quote of the Day
When you think of the long and gloomy history of man, you will find more hideous crimes have been committed in the name of obedience than have ever been committed in the name of rebellion. - C. P. Sn
Update: Walter Hawkins Funeral Live Webcast on Wednesday, 7/21/10
See an updated blog and information on the live webcast of today's Funeral Services scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. EST: http://libertyip.blogspot.com
Bishop Walter L. Hawkins dies, Legendary Gospel Music Singer, Writer, and Recording Artist
Bishop Walter L. Hawkins, a native of Oakland, California and pastor of the Love Center Ministries, Inc., died yesterday at his home in Ripon, California. Walter Hawkins was a singer, writer, and gos
What is a fool...
http://libertyip.blogspot.com He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever. - Chinese Proverb A fool says in his heart, there is no God...Psalm 14:1 New
Dad Memories
In 1972, Reverend Eugene Whittington married Naomi Chapel and became “Daddy” to me and my sister. Only a few days after the wedding, my sister and I went to our parent’s bedroom to ask if we could cal
Officer Punches 17 Year Old In The Face: Is this justifiable force?
http://www.alan.com/2010/06/15/seattle-police-officer-punches-17-year-old-girl-in-face-during-stop-for-jaywalking/
Tis So Sweet by Melinda Watts
Just wanted to share one of my favorite hymns...If you need a little inspiration today, then take a listen. Melinda Watts is the season three winner of Gospel Dream, the Gospel Music Channel's real
Love is...
During my teenage years, most of my friends were into singing, playing music, and songwriting. A few months ago the lyrics to one of the original songs that we sung came to mind. The song was written
The Performance Rights Act, H.R. 848/S.379
Listening to Cathy Hughes' commercials/commentary regarding the Performance Rights Congressional Bill on the radio has caused me to really think about this piece of legislation. For those who do not k
Interesting History and Political Facts on Prohibition (I promise you'll laugh...)
Blog from: http://libertyip.blogspot.com From the Rabbis: A Mega Church growth strategy... "The third loophole is sacramental wine. Among the groups who opposed Prohibition were the Catholics
On The Occasion of the National Day Of Prayer 2010
The prayer that Jesus taught his disciples to pray, as interpreted by the Message Bible: So said, "When you pray, say, Father, Reveal who you are. Set the world right.
True Relationships
Any relationship that's not built on truth is not a relationship. No exceptions. People are not who you want them to be, they are who they are... --Nona O