Speak Hallelujah (original podcast broadcast January 21, 2021)

 “Good morning, and praise the Lord. This is Reverend Cynthia Wilson, and welcome to my podcast this morning. Today is a day that the Lord has made.

Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Today is Thursday, January 21st, the day after Inauguration Day, where the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden, was sworn in, took the oath of office yesterday, and it was a very peaceful, very orderly program. The Capitol building where the platform for inauguration was constructed, and where everyone sat was well lit, and the weather was really nice.

And the performances from Jennifer Lopez and Garth Brooks and Lady Gaga, and our youth poet laureate, Amanda Gorman, it was all very delightful and elegant. And the music was uplifting in a very comforting and soothing way. And God was definitely in the presence, was definitely there yesterday.

And thank God for a peaceful and nonviolent program, which was beautifully presented. Today is Speak Hallelujah. That's the message for today.

And there's a song that I wrote, which we will begin with, called I Speak Hallelujah.

I shout out praise. I trust in Jesus.

I shout out praise. I trust in Jesus, never leaning on my own ways…

From Cynthia D. Wilson Speaks (EPS.20-32): Speak Hallelujah! Episode 28, Jan 21, 2021

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cynthia-d-wilson-speaks-eps-20-32/id1552817878?i=1000508264621&r=2

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ACA Survives Third Major Supreme Court Hurdle

 Recent ruling by the Supreme Court rescued President Barack Obama’s signature healthcare legislation, the Affordable Care Act a viable health insurance coverage plan for millions  of Americans from another attempt by Republican factions to defeat it. From the looks of this outcome the ACA appears to be on a secure path to providing affordable coverage for those who need it most.

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Alicia Keys Gets Exquisite Introduction at Sunday's Billboard Awards by Former First Lady Michelle Obama

 Alicia Keys is certainly one of my music favorites. I have always enjoyed covering her concert appearances and her caring humanitarian projects such as " Keep A Child Alive", a program she implemented to provide needed medicines to children suffering from AIDS in Africa. She appeared with Bono on a special episode of Oprah to promote the AIDS program and to promote a song she recorded with Bono to encourage Africa.

She performed a medley of some of the songs that made her a pop music icon in the soul and rhythm and blues genres. Michelle Obama proclaimed Alicia a "shining light and singular force" for her contributions  and mentioned how the music icon's song "Fallin'"  from her Grammy award winning debut album "Song's in A Minor" had such a profound impact on her musically, inspiring her as a young woman. Paraphrasing Obama, she said listening to that song made her feel like she was at church and the symphony all at the same time. 

Alicia entered Billboard center stage dressed to the nines. She was adorned in a fabulous sky blue tie dyed-ish pantsuit that fitted the occasion and Alicia like a glove. It was topped off by a stunning hat that accentuated  her beautiful facial bone structure. 

Alicia yours was certainly a key performance of the evening and you remain a Creativessel Inspiration for sure. All the best in your music career, Key's Soul Care venture and your role as nurturing mother to your incredible sons. Be sure to tune into my podcast at the link provided in the blog header above

 for additional highlights of the Billboard Awards and inspirational messages, reviews and updates.

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Blessings,

Cynthia Wilson

Video of the Week- Travis Greene-Made a Way

 

Travis Greene beloved father, husband, friend to powerhouse pastors and superstar Gospel artists has been nominated for a Stellar Award this year in the category of Contemporary Male Artist of the Year. This week’s video from the archives includes his Stellar Award winning song of 2017, “Made a Way”which is energizingly performed. Feel the Holy Spirit’s healing anointing energy fall fresh. Notice: Click on web version link in bottom column to access video content on this blog if you are using your cell phone.

a full list of Stellar award nominees at this link. The awards show is scheduled for taping in Nashville on July 10. Stay tuned to the Stellar Awards website for upcoming broadcast times.

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