Take Jesus at His Word...

I don't know if you know what I know about Jesus but I assume that you do. If not, I'll let you know a little bit about my experience with Him. I praise Him when the warmth of the sun runs over my eyes in the morning and washes through my spirit during the noonday. By evening, I've praised Him many times for the things He has done and for things He's going to do.

I started on this journey to minister to the spirit of saints and seekers professionally a few years ago. Things have not always gone like I've wanted them to but that only increased my desire to work harder staying on course. During this entire time my praise has never wavered. It has increased becoming more steady as each day passed. God has directed every step and is placing me on the correct path to get where I'd like to go.

On this wondrous journey God has blessed me with many opportunities to praise His name. I recently had an opportunity to minister at a birthday celebration for Rev. Dr. Milton R. Biggham. I was both grateful and honored to be a part of this celebration. In preparation for my CD release I have been in the studio remaining focused and steadfast. With each note my heart swells with love as I praise His name. In November I will be traveling to minister in both Pine Bluff and Little Rock, Arkansas. My single, "Lift up Hands," was made available on iTunes and Amazon today. Ain't He alright?

I take Jesus at His word and am a witness that He will do what He promised. I spoke to Jesus expressing my heart's desires, goals and dreams. With each passing moment He's bringing me closer to where I want to be. My one desire is to minister to those that are standing tall with conviction or those lost in the valley searching for an answer. Jesus is in the process of bringing all of that to fruition. I took Him at His word. I gave Him my heart and I can't even put into words what He has given back to me. However, if you look closely you will catch a glimpse of it in my praise.

Take Him at His word because the best is yet to come...

Hour of Praise at St. James AME in Newark, NJ

I will be ministering at the Hour of Praise service at St. James AME Church in Newark, New Jersey today, August 18, 2010 at noon. I am looking forward to this service as it gives me another opportunity to praise His name. If you are unable to attend, I invite you to view the service online at http://stjamesame.org.

No one said that we are to worship the Lord on Sunday mornings only. We are free to praise His name as we choose. I praise the Lord at all times and in any setting. I am not ashamed to praise His name. I praise Him on the highest mountain, in the lowest valley or in the midst of my triumph. I live to praise His name.

As the song says, "Praise is what I do." I implore you to tune in at noon live via the internet or come to 588 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Newark, NJ as we bless His name. You will be moved as the spirit of the Lord enters in. Remember that your season comes through praise... see you there!

Quick note...

Just a quick note to let all of my supporters know that I haven't forgotten about you. I am working on a few things that God has blessed me with and getting ready to stand taller as I see my breakthrough shining through the clouds. I am also confirming some dates for when I will be ministering in New York and New Jersey. Once they are confirmed I will inform you of the dates. I am connecting with old friends and establishing new connections. God is good and I am basking in His grace. New things, new blessings and new wonders but still dancing with that same old joy. To God be the glory!

What a joyous night!

As you all know, I ministered at the 5th Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival in Newark, New Jersey last night. I had a "new" look, style and sound. I usually minister traditional songs at this event but last night, I stepped out on faith and tried something different. No matter what the sound--rap, house, traditional or contemporary--praise is praise! I ministered a new single, "Thank you" and "Blue Rain."

I always ask God to bless me when I minister in His name so I knew that He would. His favor is one thing that I know is consistent. However, as I graced the stage, I informed the large crowd, my hometown crowd, of the fact that I was coming at them from a different direction. I asked them to listen to my new single giving me their honest opinion of the song and this "new" style. The crowd willingly obliged. They welcomed and expressed their satisfaction of my "new" style through their expressive praise as they openly danced for the Lord.

Looking into the eyes of the young and old while witnessing their praise I knew that I, the homegrown minister, had truly accomplished my goal of touching souls. I realized that my style and look were different but my praise, like God's favor, remained the same. Adding a pretzel to an M & M doesn't mean it's no longer an M & M. It remains the same it just tastes a little different. A rose is a rose no matter the color. Minor changes but still the same. I no longer wear dreads and I didn't have on a suit last night, but my voice, mind and heart were still focused on the Lord. Witnessing the reaction of the worshippers and seekers last night, was further confirmation that God and I were taking my music ministry in the right direction.

In the studio I'm going to continue working on a CD that will be contemporary and traditional. It will be a mix of the "old" and "new" me but it will still be the anointed me. I thank God that I was able to minister to souls in His name last night. To God be the glory!

A quick reminder...

I hope everyone is having a great day! I wanted to remind you that I will be at the 5th Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival this weekend. I will be ministering at 6 p.m. tomorrow night. Come out and enjoy this event! I will see you there and be ready to have a great time...

The 5th Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival...

Just a quick update on the 5th Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival in Newark, New Jersey this weekend. I will be on stage ministering at 6:00 p.m. I hope you come and bear witness. I am really looking forward to this event. I ministered there last year and watched the other artists as well, so I know its an event worth attending. I truly hope to share it with you. Believe me when I say, "Its going to be a time!" I will see you there!

The 5th Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival in Newark, New Jersey...

I just wanted to drop a note reminding you that I will be ministering at the Lincoln Park Musical festival in Newark, New Jersey on July 30th. This is an annual event and it is a great time. The event takes place from July 30-August 1, 2010. Check out their website to see a list of events that will be taking place. You can find their information at http://www.lpccd.org.

I hope to see you there!