Gospel Music featured_newshttp://www.gospelcity.comMon, 16 Nov 2009 10:22:52 -0500 http://www.gospelcity.com/news/special-features/983How do we move past where we've come from; the many hurts and pains that have been inflicted upon us by others? We all know that our ability to love and receive love from others is birthed in how we were loved. As well, the words spoken to us sometimes, to our detriment, will define us. Will we surrender and live life allowing others to define us or will we seek the mercy, truth and love of God and allow Him to define us? This is the resounding message in Tyler Perry's latest film, "I Can Do Bad All By Myself." http://www.gospelcity.com/news/special-features/982It has often been said that, Loose lips sink ships, but small talk will kill you. Such a cliché has never been truer than when it comes to how the saints gossip; under the guise of sharing and keeping our brothers and sisters lifted in prayer. Lets closely examine this.http://www.gospelcity.com/news/special-features/981In a world that is governed by the concept of If it feels right, do it, there is a prevailing practice and acceptance of perverted sex roles. It is not uncommon for us to see men kissing men, women fondling women, and homosexual lifestyles touted as simply alternative living. God forbid! http://www.gospelcity.com/news/special-features/980Michael Jackson had a responsibility for his own actions as every man or woman, but we as the religious and spiritual community has a responsibility towards successful individuals like him to not allow missed opportunities spiritually to speak into a person's life because we are so busy relating to their material wealth. http://www.gospelcity.com/news/special-features/979Earlier this week, I had the great opportunity to sit with both the Cyrus and Shohreh and talk about this film and the impact they hope it makes on the free world as it pertains to injustices perpetrated on women and antiquated traditions that are masked by religion and allowed to go on.http://www.gospelcity.com/news/special-features/978When I tell you nothing could have prepared me for The Stoning of Soraya M. I mean NOTHING! This was the most compelling film Ive seen since The Passion of the Christ. It was painful and agonizing to watch, but because it is a true story you cant look away. http://www.gospelcity.com/news/special-features/977Fathers Day is your opportunity to celebrate your father and father figures for their love, support, encouragement, guidance and protection. http://www.gospelcity.com/news/special-features/976We wake in the morning unsure of what well encounter throughout our travels. We think we have our days planned pretty well, when out of the blue things change. They become tragic, adventurous, alarming and even fatal. Why? Because, man plans and God laughs. http://www.gospelcity.com/news/special-features/975For some time now, weve all watched as funny man Eddie Murphy has graciously tipped his profane and adult laced persona for a more family oriented actor. And we like it. In Imagine THAT releasing Friday, June 12, we get to see the Eddie Murphy that has always somehow seem to entertain the kid within us all. http://www.gospelcity.com/news/special-features/974Were all busy and tied up with a million things to do and holidays, birthdays, and other such celebrations often sneak up on us. With Mothers Day coming soon, you may be in a time crunch and wondering what to do.