by Dr. Maya Angelou
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'."
I'm whispering "I was lost,
Now I'm found and forgiven."
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
And need His strength to carry on.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner
Who received God's good grace, somehow!
Friday, May 30, 2014
Dr. Maya Angelou - Love Liberates
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Maya Angelou - Power Of The Word
Dr. Maya Angelou on the Power of Words | Oprah's Master Class | Oprah Winfrey Network
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Pharrell Williams and Detroit Academy Is Happy - Ellen Show April 10, 2014
This is an amazingly fantastic and inspiring video about young children at a Detroit Charter school singing Pharell Williams' "Happy" in complete animation and joy throughout. This video will make your day. Enjoy and smile for the next 24 hours.
Reject & Protect
Reject & Protect: Opening Ceremony
On April 22nd, 2014, the Cowboy Indian Alliance rode into Washington, DC, set up eight tipis on the National Mall, blessed the encampment, and settled in for a week of resistance and protest against the Keystone XL pipeline. More on the Reject & Protect mobilization here: http://rejectandprotect.org/ The Cowboy Indian Alliance is just that: an alliance of midwestern ranchers and tribal communities from along the pipeline's route that has come together to reject KXL and protect their families, homes, and sacred lands. Rep. Raul Grijalva stands with the Cowboy Indian Alliance
Reject and Protect Day 1
Idle No More stands in solidarity with the mass mobilization Reject and Protect happening in Washington, Deceit, as well as the Moccasins on the Ground blockade training in Red Shirt, South Dakota, and the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Woman Pipe Spiritual Encampment in Green Grass, South Dakota, and recognizes the words of Protect the Sacred spokesperson, Faith Spotted Eagle, "These three encampments represent the physical, spiritual, and political manifestations of our movement." Earth Day Reject and Protect by Saying #NoKXL: Women's Center Tipis Ceremony
Tribes of the Sioux Nation and many others join ranchers in Washington, D.C. to tell President Obama that their lands may not be used for the TransCanada Tarsands XL Pipeline. There are grave environmental concerns with the aquifer if there were a leak to the pipeline. As witnessed in Mayflower, Michigan, these cleanups are not much more than sweeping the problem under the rug and the local communities pay the impact to the environment. On Day 1 of the Reject and Protect Cowboy Indian Alliance it is explained that the tradition is to have the women erect the center tipis with 3 poles representing the tradition of unity in the Sioux Nation. Each pole represents the Lakota, Dakota, & Nakota. What had been historic about today's
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Michael Jackson MTV Best Performance Complete Video
Michael Jackson at another awards ceremony nearly 20 years ago. Same magnificence! Same verve! Same electricity! Truly incredible!
Michael Jackson - Slave To The Rhythm
Oh My God! Can anyone believe they could really do THIS? This is so amazing and unbelievable I can hardly stand it. It actually left me breathless! How about YOU? What lyrics! What dancing! What mesmerizing power! I'm truly astounded!
Monday, May 19, 2014
Stormy Weather- Celli Pitt
The inimitable Celli Pitt takes on a classic to vie with the talents of Ms. Lena Horne. She's not afraid to take on the Greats -- and does a Great Job with it!!!
Jill Scott's The Way- Celli Pitt
Celli Pitt, Gloria Pitt's daughter from Kinston and whose momma worked with me when I was in New Bern. Gloria now is in Durham and also goes to Covenant. Celli is an amazing young woman and we both live through her vicariously. I've been wanting her and Nefie to meet since they are both in NYC. This girl gives her own show every year. Now Nefie is also doing that at times. They are both MY GIRLS! Makes you proud!
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