TODAY'S POWERFUL PLAYLIST:

I’m All In – Maranda Curtis

Old School Medley – Tim Bowman, Jr.

I Survived It – Lemmie Battles

God Did It – Kenny Lewis and One Voice

My Life Has Changed – Lee Williams and The Spiritual QC’s

He’s In Control – Martha Munizzi

Sign Me Up – Gospel Music According to Chicago (GMAC)

Great Things – DeAndre Patterson 

Keep Me Every Day – Rev. Richard “Mr. Clean” White 

Web Resources:

Christianity.com

Gotquestions.org

Theologyfortherestofus.com

Biblestudytools.com

OpenBible.info

GetChristiananswers.com

Thriftbooks.com

Churchsource.com

Walmart.com

Amazon.com

 Sermons:

“What Is Joy” – Pastor Terry Anderson - YouTube

“Where’s Your Joy” – Pastor Steven Furtick – YouTube

“You May Not Be Happy, But You Can Have Joy” – Bishop G. E. Patterson – YouTube

“Keep Your Joy” – Joel Osteen – YouTube

Scriptures:

Romans 15:13   Romans 12:12   James 1:2-4   Psalm 16:11   Philippians 4:13             John 16:24   Galatians 5:22-23   1 Peter 1:8-9   Romans 14:17   Nehemiah 8:10   Proverbs 10:28   Psalm 5:11   Psalm 71:23   Hebrews 12:2   Psalm 94:19                         1 Thessalonians 5:16-18   Psalm 26:6   Isaiah 61:10   Psalm 126:5   Habakkuk 3:17-18   Isaiah 12:6   Isaiah 35:10

Books:

The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World – By His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Joy in the Morning: Studies On Peace – By Max Lucado

Jesus Always Bible Study Series: Leading a Joy-Filled Life – By Sarah Young

Count It All Joy: Discover a Happiness That Circumstances Cannot Change – By David Jeremiah

Joy: Recognizing Joy Within Every Chapter of Life – By Missy Brewer Carruth

Playlist:

More Abundantly Medley – Ricky Dillard

Still Have Joy – Colorado Mass Choir

Mighty – Phil Tarver

I Survived It – Lemmie Battles

He Laid His Hands on Me – Lee Williams and The Spiritual QC’s

Joy – Georgia Mass Choir Featuring Kirk Franklin

In Loving Memory of Singer/Songwriter Angie Stone:                                                     

“No Stressing” – Damon Little Featuring Angie Stone 

BLACK HISTORY HERO SPOTLIGHT:

Dr. Alexa Canady

Web Resources: 

References

1. ^ Jump up to:a b c d "Changing the Face of Medicine – Dr. Alexa Irene Canady". nih.gov. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
2. ^ "Women in Neurosurgery - a Legacy of Achievement and Breaking Barriers". AANS. American Association of Neurological Surgeons. November 25, 2020. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
3. ^ Jump up to:a b c d e f "I was used to being disregarded". National Women's Law Center. June 12, 2012. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
4. ^ Jump up to:a b c d e "Dr. Alexa Canady: America's First Black Female Neurosurgeon | BlackDoctor | Page 2". blackdoctor.org. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
5. ^ Jump up to:a b McClelland, Shearwood (2008). "Alexa Irene Canady". Journal of the National Medical Association. 100 (4): 439–43. doi:10.1016/S0027-9684(15)31279-7. PMID 18481485. Archived from the original on December 9, 2019. Retrieved December 9, 2015.

BLACK HISTORY HERO SPOTLIGHT:

The Honorable William H. Hastie

Web Resources: 

References

1. ^ "History of the Federal Judiciary: First African American Judges", Federal Judicial Center
2. ^ Jump up to:a b c d e f g "Hastie, William Henry – Federal Judicial Center". www.fjc.gov.
3. ^ "William H. Hastie 1904–1976". Encyclopedia.com. May 1, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
4. ^ "SMITH v. ALLWRIGHT, 321 U.S. 649 (1944) | FindLaw". caselaw.findlaw.com. 
5. ^ "Judge Hastie, First Black Federal Jurist, Dead at 71". Jet. Vol. 50, no. 6. Johnson Publishing Company. 1976-04-29. p. 6.
6. ^ "William Henry Hastie". American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
7. ^ Bruce M. Stave, "Hastie. William Henry" in John A. Garraty, ed., Encyclopedia of American Biography (1974) p 498.
8. ^ Risen, Clay (2021-08-08). "Karen Hastie Williams, Barrier-Breaking Lawyer, Dies at 76". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-01-28.

Playlist:

I Survived It – Lemmie Battles

Pray On My Child – Tim White

That’s Enough – Dorothy Love Coates and The Original Gospel Harmonettes

You Brought Me – Marvin Sapp

I Am Black and I Matter – Lemmie Battles

I Shall Not Want – Elevation Worship/Maverick City Music Featuring Chandler Moore

BLACK HISTORY HERO SPOTLIGHT: DR. GLADYS WEST

Web Resources: Gladys West - Wikipedia

References

1. ^ "Gladys West | Biography, Accomplishments, Hidden Figure, GPS, Mathematician, & Facts | Britannica". October 23, 2023.
2. ^ Jump up to:a b c Lane, Derrick (December 18, 2018). "Dr. Gladys West: The Black Woman Behind GPS Technology". BlackDoctor.org. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
3. ^ Jump up to:a b c Air Force Space Command Public Affairs (December 7, 2018). "Mathematician inducted into Space and Missiles Pioneers Hall of Fame". Air Force Space Command. Archived from the original on June 3, 2019. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
4. ^ Riley, Ricky (February 7, 2018). "Celebrate Black History Month: When you use your GPS, remember Gladys West". The Atlanta Voice | Atlanta GA News. Retrieved February 9, 2018.
5. ^ Hayes, Luke; Jefferies, Dawn (October 25, 2023). "Mathematician Gladys West '00 paves the way for GPS". Virginia Tech News. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
6. ^ "'Hidden Figure' whose mathematical modelling enabled GPS becomes first woman to win the Prince Philip Medal". Royal Academy of Engineering. Archived from the original on June 10, 2021. 

Playlist:

The Storm is Passing Over – Bishop S. Younger Featuring The Ramp and Korey Mickie

I Am Black and I Matter – Lemmie Battles

A Mighty Long Way – Norman Hutchins

I’m Free – Liz Yancey

This is The Day – Dexter Walker and Zion Movement

Down Through the Years – Jasper Williams Jr.

Web Resources:
Biblehub.com
Biblegateway.com
OpenBible.info
Christianity.com
Joycemeyer.org
Crosswalk.com
Walmart.com
Amazon.com
Thriftbooks.com 

Sermons:
“You Can Get Back on Track with God – Tony Evans - YouTube
“Get Your Passion Back” – Pastor Steven Furtick – YouTube
“The Come Back Kid” – Bishop T. D. Jakes – YouTube
“Night Vision” – Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts – YouTube
“Get Your Fire Back” – Jerry Flowers – YouTube 

Books:
Coming Back to The Kingdom of God: Die to Sin and Renew Our Minds to God – By Bill Mitchell
Called Back to Who You Are: Finding Yourself in The Wild, Pursuing Love of God – By Whitney Lowe
Say Yes to God: A Call to Courageous Surrender – By Kay Warren
Returning to Your First Love: Putting God Back in First Place – By Tony Evans 

Scripture References:
Isaiah 55:6-7   Luke 15:11-32   2 Chronicles 7:14   Revelation 3:20   1 John 1:9   
2 Peter 3:9   James 4:8   Acts 3:19   Zechariah 1:3   Joel 2:12-13   Hosea 14:1-4   
Ezekiel 18:21-23   Jeremiah 24:7   Jeremiah 3:12-13   Psalm 51:1-17   Romans 8:39   John 3:16   Hebrews 10:26-31   Matthew 7:21-29   Exodus 34:5-9                     

Playlist:
I Survived It – Lemmie Battles
Lost Without You – Be Be Winans Featuring Debra Winans Love
Pray On My Child – Minister Tim White
You Love Me – Chicago Mass Choir
I Am Grateful – Kathy Taylor
Running Back to You - Commissioned 

Special Artist Highlight:
Said He Would Be With Me – Isaiah D. Thomas and The Elements of Praise
*Tribute to the Late Minister Isaiah D. Thomas, Sr.* 

Web Resources:
Biblehub.com
Biblegateway.com
Scripturesavvy.com
Fromtheshores.com
Patrickweaver.org
Walmart.com
Amazon.com
Thriftbooks.com

Sermons:
“Shift Strategies” – Bishop T. D. Jakes – YouTube
“Surviving The Shift” – Dr. Marcus D. Crosby – YouTube
“The Shaking is For Shifting” – Joel Osteen – YouTube
“Shift The Weight” – Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts – YouTube 

Books:
The Shift – By Keion Henderson
When Shift Happens: Say Yes to Your Next! – By Michelle McKinney Hammond
Shift: Changing Our Focus to See the Presence of God – By Abby McDonald
Soul Shift: The Weary Human’s Guide to Getting Unstuck and Reclaiming Your Path to Joy – By Macy Rachael Stafford and Rachael Macy Stafford
 

Scripture References:
Isaiah 43:19   Psalm 30:5   2 Corinthians 4:18   Psalm 37:4   Romans 8:31   
Jeremiah 29:11   Proverbs 3:5-6   Matthew 11:28   Romans 12:2   Psalm 18:2   
1 Peter 5:7   Psalm 37:7   Psalm 119:109   Romans 8:28   Jeremiah 17:7   Joshua 1:9   John 14:27   2 Timothy 1:7   Jeremiah 32:7   Mark 9:23   1 John 5:4   Revelation 12:11   Psalm 27   Psalm 34:18-20   Isaiah 54:17   2 Chronicles 7:14   Psalm 30:2   Psalm 41:3  Psalm 103:2-3   Jeremiah 30:17   John 16:33   Psalm 91:10-13   Psalm 23   
Hebrews 13:5   Isaiah 53:5-12   Hebrews 11:1   Ephesians 3:20   John 10:10   
 

Playlist:
Whatever I Expect – Bishop Larry D. Trotter and The Sweet Holy Spirit Combined Choirs
Blessed – Aaron Lindsey Featuring Fred Hammond
Better – Pastor Skylar Patterson and Predestined Featuring Lisa Knowles-Smith
Lord You're Mighty - JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise
I Survived It – Lemmie Battles
Turning Around For Me – Vashawn Mitchell 

Independent Artist Highlight:
He’s a Great God – Sue Roseberry – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Web Resources:
Biblehub.com
Biblegateway.com
Scripturesavvy.com
Bible.Knowing-Jesus.com
Gospelway.com
Christianity.com
ExploretheBible.lifeway.com
OpenBible.info
Churchsource.com
Amazon.com
Thriftbooks.com

Sermons:
“Are You Ready? The Return of Jesus” – Creflo Dollar Ministries – YouTube
“Jesus’ Return, Are You Prepared for Jesus to Come” – Life More Abundantly – YouTube
“Ready for Jesus’ Return” Sunday School Lesson for Kids – Douglas Talks – YouTube
“How to Get Ready for Jesus’ Return – The Parable of the Talents” – The Beat By Alan Parr – YouTube

Books:
Preparing for Christ’s Return – By Charles F. Stanley
Are We Living in The Last Days? Four Views of The Hope We Share about Revelation and Christ’s Return – By Bryan Chapell
The Altar: Preparing for the Return of Jesus Christ – By Jeremiah Johnson
Bringing the Church Back to Christ: Preparing the Bride for the Groom’s Return – By Idemudia Guobadia 

Scripture References:
Luke 21:36   1 Thessalonians 5:2   1 Thessalonians 4:16-17   Revelation 1:7   Matthew 24:1-51   2 Timothy 4:2-5   Matthew 25:1-13   Matthew 24:42-44   Matthew 24:27   Revelation 22:12   1 John 2:28   Hebrews 9:28   Titus 2:13   1 Thessalonians 5:6   
1 Corinthians 4:5   Acts 1:9-11   John 3:16-17   Luke 21:34-36   Mark 13:32-33   Proverbs 22:3   Proverbs 28:19-20   Revelation 16:15   Revelation 3:10   
Revelation 3:3   1 John 3:2   1 Peter 1:13   Philippians 3:20   1 Corinthians 4:2   
John 14:1-3   Luke 21:25-28   Matthew 25:31-46    

Playlist:
This is the Day – Dexter Walker and Zion Movement
Are You Ready? – The Trinity All Nations Combined Choir
I Am a Living Testimony – The Williams Brothers
Church Doors – Yolanda Adams
Jesus is The Answer – Jason Nelson
Been So Good – Lemmie Battles

Independent Artist Highlight:
Thank You Jesus – Pastor Bobby Cohen and The Men of God – Greer, South Carolina

Web Resources:
Biblicaldefinitions.com
Christianity.com
Biblestudytools.com
Learnreligions.com
OpenBible.info
Gotquestions.org
Amazon.com
Walmart.com
Thriftbooks.com

Sermons:
“Next Level Discernment” – Bishop Dale C. Bonner – YouTube
“How to Discern the Voice of God” – Priscilla Shirer – Praise on TBN - YouTube
“Something Ain’t Right: Discernment – Part 8” – Jerry Flowers – YouTube
Unlocking Spiritual Discernment – What If You Could See In The Spiritual Realm – Grace for Purpose - YouTube

Books:
Living in the Daze of Deception Workbook: How to Discern Truth from Culture’s Lies – By Jack Hibbs
Discernment: The Essential Guide to Hearing the Voice of God – By Jane Hamon
Everyday Discernment: The Art of Cultivating Spirit-Led Leadership – By Gregg Chenoweth
Discernment: A Path to Spiritual Awakening – By Rose Mary Dougherty

Scripture References:
1 John 4:1   Hebrews 5:14   Philippians 1:9-10   Hebrews 4:12   Romans 12:2   
1 Kings 3:9   James 1:5   1 Corinthians 2:14   John 7:24   1 Thessalonians 5:21   
1 Corinthians 14:33  2 Corinthians 11:13-15   Matthew 10:16   Colossians 2:8   
1 Corinthians 12:10   1 Timothy 6:3-5   Hosea 14:9   Proverbs 2:1-5   1 Timothy 4:1   James 3:17   Proverbs 15:14   Proverbs 18:15   Psalm 111:10   1 John 2:27   
1 Corinthians 2:9-13   Proverbs 2:3-5   Proverbs 3:13   Proverbs 4:7  
1 Corinthians 2:16   

Playlist:
He’s a Wonder – Chicago Mass Choir
You Stayed – Shirley Caesar
Pray On My Child – Tim White
Do It Anyway – Tasha Cobbs Leonard
I’ve Been In The Storm Too Long – Aretha Franklin Featuring Joe Ligon

Independent Artist Highlight:
Uphold Me – Josh Copeland – Salisbury, Maryland

SPECIAL GUEST:
Rev. Dr. Gerald M. Dew - Lead Pastor
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church - Chicago, Illinois

PLAYLIST:

One More Chance - Ricky Dillard and New G

Bless That Wonderful Name - Jason Clayborn and The Atmosphere Changers Featuring Jarrell White

Praise Him - Anita Wilson Featuring Kimberly McFarland

He's a Wonder - Chicago Mass Choir

I'll Fly Away - The Barrett Sisters

Jesus Will - Trinity United Church of Christ Choirs Featuring The Barrett Sisters