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Tina Turner says Buddhism “saved” her life. The 81-year-old singer — who has spoken about the domestic violence she suffered at the hands of her late ex-husband Ike Turner — is thankful she was introduced to the religion when she was going through particularly hard times. She said: “Buddhism saved my life. In the midst…

As National Suicide Prevention Month nears an end, singer and TV host Tamar Braxton has taken to Instagram with an important message. “God thank you for saving me,” she wrote in her second post after a reported suicide attempt in July. “You know my true heart. Despite what the world may think of me, you…

Brandy says Kobe Bryant‘s death shook her faith. The 41-year-old NBA star tragically died in January when he and eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, lost their lives during a helicopter crash and Brandy admitted she is still shaken by his death. Brandy — who was Bryant’s date for his Lower Merion Township High…

Nona Jones is an author, pastor, business executive, and international speaker. She is also the founder and CEO of Nona Jones Ministries. Jones graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in communications and a master’s of business administration. She previously held executive leadership roles across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors before…

Have you ever felt a calling over your life but gave yourself every excuse in the book as to why you can’t embark on the vision God has shown you? I have. I distinctly remember running and hiding from God and my purpose primarily because it felt so heavy — bigger than life — and…

Kanye West is ready to take his Sunday Service all over the world. The “Bound 2” rapper reportedly has big plans to spread the word across the world, starting in Europe and Africa after success in North America. West has no plans to tour traditionally anymore and instead wants to work on a new follow-up album with…

Rickey Jasper II is an entrepreneur who runs a faith-based athleisure company called Four Thirteen Apparel. The Ashburn, Virginia, native, who currently resides in San Diego, California, graduated with a bachelor’s in computer information systems from James Madison University. Read on to find out more about Jasper’s venture. What is your day-to-day routine like at…

Why do people think forgiveness is so important? Is it just because it’s the “right thing to do,” or is there some other bigger reason? What is forgiveness? What or who are we forgiving, and for what? Let me answer all of this and more. First, I don’t believe it’s necessary to forgive. That’s a…

Cora Jakes-Coleman is the daughter of Bishop T.D. Jakes and executive director of Destiny House Children’s Ministry of The Potter’s House in Dallas. She recently stopped by rolling out studios to discuss the importance of spiritual freedom, how her faith has gotten her through tough times in her life, and her new book Ferocious Warrior:…

Dr. Ron Bell is currently the lead pastor of Camphor Memorial UMC, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He is married to Dr. Eboni M. Bell and they have two sons: Ronald Bell III and David G. Bell. Bell has had many leadership roles, including founding The Arise Church, a new church in Wilmington, Delaware. Today, Bell…

City: Atlanta, Georgia House of Worship: The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church Religion: Baptist Social media handles: Facebook: Richard C. Flippin, Instagram: @rcflip_inc Rev. Dr. Richard C. Flippin is a graduate of Morehouse College, Emory University’s Candler School of Theology and has completed his doctorate studies at the Wesley Theological Seminary-American University. He also has been inducted into the…

DeVon Franklin and Chrissy Metz beamed with pride on the red carpet in Dallas for a special advance screening of their film Breakthrough, earlier this month. Breakthrough is based on the incredible true story of Joyce Smith (Metz), whose adopted son John (Marcel Ruiz) falls through an icy Missouri lake. As John lies lifeless, Smith…

There is literally nothing on Earth that can slow you down more than a negative mindset. That’s why we recruited Grammy award-winning artist and pastor Donnie McClurkin to provide a needed spark of motivation to start your week.

Jada Pinkett Smith shares that her faith was “truly tested” when her husband Will Smith did a bungee jump at the Grand Canyon. The 47-year-old star admitted she was “a little nervous” during the adrenaline-fueled experience her man took on to celebrate his 50th birthday, but even with the fear, she described it as a “really…

Prison B.R.E.A.K. is an acronym for Building Relationships Empowerment and Knowledge When someone goes to prison, they are stripped of a lot of things: their family, home, livelihood, reputation and their faith. As I spoke about before, when an inmate first arrives to prison, they will experience the five stages of grief. Two of those…

An original king of comedy, Cedric the Entertainer sits down with Matthew Faraci, the Hollywood media personality and host of the “Frankly Faraci,” an original series on Dove Channel featuring authentic, heartfelt, behind-the-scenes interviews with inspirational figures in entertainment, music, sports, business, and politics who are actively focused on doing good and bringing positivity into…

112 qualifies as R&B royalty and the group is returning to the music scene to reclaim their spot on the R&B charts with the release of their new album. The Atlanta natives visited rolling out’s Reality Check to give a select group of fans a preview of the album, along with talking about their 20-year journey…

Domestic violence is an epidemic in America that affects millions of people every year. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. In one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. I in 3 women and…

Travis Greene is a relative newcomer to gospel music, but in the three short years since he signed a recording deal with RCA Inspiration, he has become a beloved breakout artist who many believe embodies what the future of gospel music looks, sounds and feels like. Since his debut album The Hill was released on…

Sherry Hennigan’s biggest fear: living in hell with the HIV virus. In 1989, HIV was considered a death sentence. Doctors believed HIV patients would die from AIDS. Fast forward 27 years, Sherry Hennigan fights to educate millennials about HIV and HIV prevention.