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Trust Me. Trust Me Not? Your Call

March 15, 2016

By James Washington Special to the Outlook from NNPA Sometimes words alone cannot convey meaning and feelings the way we’d like them to. Trust for example. The reference point for my meaning is “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In

‘Is the church behind the Eight Ball?’

March 8, 2016

By Hazel Trice Edney Trice Edney News Wire What would your church do if there was a natural disaster or long-term weather-related shutdown? Would the ministers and deacons know how to get the word out or even teach Bible Study over the Internet? Is your church tech-savvy

Guilty by association

March 2, 2016

By Rev. Al Williams, II Special to the Outlook In 2014 a well-known NFL wide-receiver was linked to a person who was allegedly involved in questionable activity and consequently, he found himself suffering from what is known as guilt by association. This NFL star has tremendous athletic prowess and rare

Can’t run. Can’t hide.

February 23, 2016

By James Washington Special to the Outlook from NNPA In this world, yours and mine, it is almost impossible for people to lead with their weaknesses, as opposed to showing the world their perceived strengths. We all want the world to see us at what we think is our best

Pastor Mia Wright: Inspiring people to pursue their passion for living

February 16, 2016

By Jeffrey L. Boney Special to the Outlook from NNPA Mia K. Wright is inspiring people around the globe to pursue their passion for living. Mia currently serves as co-pastor and Director of Ministry at The Fountain of Praise in Houston, Texas, along with her husband Pastor Remus Wright.

Lucky no more, blessed always

February 10, 2016

By James Washington Special to the Outlook from NNPA I have to say I’ve been feeling pretty lucky lately and, not necessarily from a financial, physical or even an emotional point of view. When I look at my life from a worldly perspective now, it can sometimes still appear stacked

Priscilla Shirer: Minister, motivational speaker and now actor

January 26, 2016

By Kam Williams Special to the Outlook from NNPA A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a Master’s degree in Biblical Studies, Priscilla Shirer speaks at corporate conferences, organizations, and before Christian audiences across the United States and around the world. After ten years as a trainer and

Friends! Got Any Real Ones?

November 11, 2015

By James Washington Special to the Outlook from NNPA Some of you are aware that I have a book coming out which is a compilation of many of these columns. I came across this one and it still has quite an impact on me. Hopefully, it will

The Religion Corner: Your Body is a Temple

October 6, 2015

[subtitle]The White Dress Project Fights for National Fibroid Awareness Month [/subtitle] By Lyndia Grant Special to the Outlook from NNPA According to the National Institutes of Health, most American women will develop fibroids at some point in their lives. One study found that, by age 50, 70 percent

God Can Use Anybody

September 30, 2015

By Rev. Al Williams, II Bethel MissionaryBaptist Church One of the most amazing realities is that God can use anybody. One of the most alarming realities is that He will use anybody. We are amazed at God’s power to use anybody but become alarmed when we find out