Sound of Praise with Maurette

I pray today that you receive the joy that God already has for you! May the joy of the Lord overtake you on today. Romans 15:13 (KJV) – Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. […]

Dr. Dre has pledged to donate $10 million to help build a performing arts complex at the new Compton High School, the Compton Unified School District.  In a statement, he says his goal is “to provide kids with the kind of tools and learning they deserve. The performing arts center will be a place for young […]

Netflix has renewed the critically acclaimed Dear White People for a second season. Based on the 2014 film of the same name, Dear White People tells the story of a group of black students at a predominantly white Ivy League university where racial tensions are boiling over and stars Logan Browning, Brandon P. Bell, Antoinette […]

Being given the opportunity to accept Jesus Christ as your personal savior is the best opportunity in the world. But we must enter into our relationship with Jesus knowing that salvation is a precious gift and it isn’t to be taken for granted. We are saved by grace, not any goodness of our own. So […]

Bryshere Y. Gray, who plays Hakeem Lyon on the hit Fox show “Empire,” said the upside to fame was having the money to buy his mom a house. The actor said, “The best thing that has happened to me was that I bought my mom a house. I had her just go and pick one […]

Everyone can tell somebody about Jesus. Yes, including you. So make that your quest today. Share Jesus with someone else. You are anointed for it. Isaiah 61:1 (KJV) – The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me […]

Ballet star Misty Copeland will take on guest judge duties for two episodes of “World of Dance,” NBC’s new competition series from fellow judge and executive producer Jennifer Lopez. The prima ballerina will appear on the July 18 and July 25 episodes, during Round 3 of the competition “The Cut,” during which half of the […]

Need forgiveness? Forgive someone. Then God will forgive you. Matthew 6:14-15 (KJV) – 14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Catch Maurette on the all new “Sounds of Praise with Maurette […]

This year, the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) is celebrating it’s 50th Anniversary in Atlanta, GA. Delegates from all across the country and the world will come together to continue to fulfill the legacy of it’s founder, the late Rev. James Cleveland. https://www.instagram.com/p/BV2aXDoBq3W/?taken-by=theofficialgmwa Currently under the leadership of Bishop Albert Jamison Sr., this years […]

One of my favorite songs by Gospel Recording Artist is “Through the Storm”. The first lyrics go something like this: “The storms of life will blow They’re sure to come and go They meet me at a time when I’m calm and doing fine But the captain of my soul, he’s always on board He […]

Gospel Superstar Travis Green has released his latest single, entitled “You Waited”. Available now on all digital outlets and streaming, this has the markings of yet another gospel hit. With songs such as “Made A Way” and “Intentional” still impacting worship services across the country, this is sure to be added to praise and worship […]

God never promised that things would be easy or that things wouldn’t happen to cause your heart to break. I’m not sure that I know any person that doesn’t turn on the nightly news and find at least one story that doesn’t break their heart or cause them have some type of sadness. I actually […]