Inspirational

Have you thought about what you are doing today? How about tomorrow. Now is the moment to start. Do you need a new diet? Are you tired of being abused? Do you just feel stuck? It’s pointless to raise your standards and not believe you can achieve them; that’s called self-sabotage. Once you’ve raised your […]

By Sheilah Belle Richmond, VA — “If your mother or father gets Alzheimer’s today, your life will change tomorrow!”  These are the words spoken by Garrett Davis of the Forget Me Not Project, as he pushes to reach the masses and bring awareness to Alzheimer’s.  Davis-Ambassador and playwright is also gradually becoming the new voice […]

(Earnest Pugh stops by to see The Belle during the VA GAG Anniversary over the weekend) Washington, DC — Earnest Pugh’s blessings just keep coming.  The “I Need Your Glory” gospel singer has experienced phenomenal success from the track.  Recently soaring back to the top spot on the Billboard Top Gospel Songs, the song has […]

by Sheilah Belle Gospel music’s greatest living organist, Moses Tyson Jr., is scheduled to make his first ever appearance on the Trinity Broadcasting Network’s “Praise The Lord” program this Wednesday, September 21, 2011 @ 10 p.m. EST. Tyson will perform songs from his latest CD “Music Remastered & Sacred Organ” (Tymo Gospel Music). The project […]

TBR — Organizers for the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Dedication announced that the ceremony has been rescheduled for mid-October. However, before the ceremony convenes and the throngs migrate to the National Mall  again — there should be certain requisites in place. The celebrated affair was scheduled to take place on Aug. 28, 2011, the […]

Dear God, Please bless my children. For this I pray: May they thrive in any economy. May they be safe and protected. May they be healthy and happy. May they be uplifted by love. May they be strengthened by opportunity. May their days be filled with fun and play. May all their needs be met—always. […]

How did Jesus convince his disciples that he was the Son of God? Jesus could read their hearts like an open book. He answered their questions before they could even speak them out. And he showed them the glory of God. For a Christian, believing in God cannot be separated from believing in the One […]

Affirmation For Today: “I am divinely guided and protected at all times.” An affirmation is a great way to start training your mind toward a positive way of thinking.  Coupled with other positive thinking exercises, a positive affirmation will help you overcome any obstacle that is put in front of you.  The object of these […]

As we gear up for the presidential ellection a new poll has found that Americans want a religious president. The new PRRI/RNS Religion News Survey, conducted by Public Religion Research Institute in partnership with Religion News Service, marks the start of PRRI’s efforts to track the role of religion in the 2012 Presidential Election. Among all Americans, President […]

Lately, I have been burning the candle at both ends. Trying to do everything at once, despite a lack of time, might seem like a balancing act that you can achieve, yet it can also be at the expense of your health and overall happiness. In a fit of wanderlust, I have tried to be […]

All male  gospel group member Johnathan Hicks of  Manifest stops by with a description of why they sing and a poignant discussion and  joyful reminder of who they sing for. Here are Johnathan Hick’s words: I’ve have the great pleasure of directing a wonderful group of men who sing together. Our name is MANIFEST and […]

by Sheilah Belle Chesapeake, VA – One thing is undeniable good choir music can set the atmosphere, sooth a hurting soul and inspire a stomp and a joyful shout of praise!   Sadly though, many great church choirs go unheard beyond the walls of their own sanctuaries. However this will change for one of the most […]