I’ve mentioned Reverend Ike a few times in discussing the pulpit pimps. Remember, he is the proto-pimp, the one who laid out the template for the current crop of pimps we have to deal with. It takes a while to load, but you may want to take a look at the mpeg about him. You’ll even get to hear Master Profit Bernard Jordan, AL Sharpton and Reverend Run.

Since I have more time these days, I have been doing a lot more searching out on the web for material for the site. The pimps have not left me wanting. Even Reverend Ike has graced YouTube with his presence.

You know, I’m betting someone out there is going to write in and defend this man as an anointed man of God. It will probably be the same fellow who defended Cashflow after I published the string of quotes as he said Jesus was not God while he was on Earth. Any body want to take any of that action?

Reverend Ike | 30 Comments »

Hey look , we really need you to contribute some money to Pulpit-Pimps.org so God can bless you a hundred fold! Remember, if you give a hundred dollars, you’ll get back $10,000! Think of what you could do with that money! God doesn’t need your money. He’s just waiting to see if he can trust you with more! When you give to this ministry, you let God know He can trust you.

You’ve made some bad decisions with credit? God can give you the money to get rid of those high-interest bills! Or you can use it to pay down on a car you won’t be able to afford to maintain and generate another bill for God to get rid of miraculously!

You say you have to pay one of those burdensome credit cards, or your electricity is going to be turned off if you send in the money? Give it to me and watch God work a miracle! Send it to me and you’ll be able to run the television, the air conditioner, and keep all the lights on in the house all night without having to worry about the next electric bill.

As we did in our last fundraiser, we’re giving away some tremendous gifts for those of you who make a big enough love offering. For those of you who give at least a thousand dollars you’ll get this book (click on the image).

All you have to pay is shipping and handling. The rest is a love offering.

For gifts of less than a thousand dollars, we will send you the handy dandy Church Naming Computer (Click Here). And again, all you pay is shipping and handling.

And remember, in God we trust. Everybody else should send money orders (made out to me), certified checks (also made out to me) or cash (you can write my name on it if you want). And send that money to:

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Do it today! Get your blessing now!

Pulpit Pimps | 34 Comments »

Almost ten minutes of this worthless video and I learned the following:

1. I have POWER (I hope her vocal chords are okay)
2. A neat Holy Ghost three-step that I can safely do in high heels
3. I got It (whatever “It” is)
4. Jesus is alright

And this is by the woman who claims to be a prophet of God. So how come none of her stuff is as useful as Isaiah’s, or Ezekiel, or Daniel. Okay, I’ll give her a break. How come none of her stuff is even as useful as Habakkuk’s information?

They danced around. They shouted - no, they screamed, they had the women in the audience jump around, scream and repeat after them. What, exactly was the purpose of the 8 and one half minutes of air time? And is this what we can count on at “Sisters in the Spirit” comference?

And tell me again why they have the unsaved sponsoring the program (click here). Can’t God pull it off by Himself?

Bynum | 99 Comments »

I received this by e-mail this evening and liked it a lot. It goes to what the pimps depend on and the usual results of their mis-guided preaching. Make sure you pay attention to your first wife. Thanks Katina B! - MJ

Once upon a time there was a rich King who had four wives. He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to the finest of delicacies. He gave her nothing but the best.

He also loved the 3rd wife very much and was always showing her off to neighboring kingdoms. However, he feared that one day she would leave him for another.

He also loved his 2nd wife. She was his confidant and was always kind, considerate and patient with him. Whenever the King faced a problem, he could confide in her, and she would help him get through the difficult times.

The King’s 1st wife was a very loyal partner and had made great contributions in maintaining his wealth and kingdom. However, he did not love the first wife. Although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice of her!

One day, the King fell ill and he knew his time was short. He thought of his luxurious life and wondered, “I now have four wives with me, but when I die, I’ll be all alone.”

Thus, he asked the 4th wife, “I have loved you the most, endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I’m dying, will you follow me and keep me company?” “No way!” replied the 4th wife and she walked away without another word. Her answer cut like a sharp knife right into his heart.

The sad King then asked the 3rd wife, “I have loved you all my life. Now that I’m dying, will you follow me and keep me company?” “No!” replied the 3rd wife. “Life is too good! When you die, I’m going to remarry!” His heart sank and turned cold.

He then asked the 2nd wife, “I have always turned to you for help and you’ve always been there for me. When I die, will you follow me and keep me company?” “I’m sorry, I can’t help you out this time!” replied the 2nd wife. “At the very most, I can only walk with you to your grave.” Her answer struck him like a bolt of lightning, and the King was devastated.

Then a voice called out: “I’ll go with you. I’ll follow you no matter where you go.” The King looked up, and there was his first wife. She was very skinny as she suffered from malnutrition and neglect. Greatly grieved, the King said, “I should have taken much better care of you when I had the chance!”

In truth, we all have the 4 wives in our lives:

Our 4th wife is our body. No matter how much time and effort we lavish in making it look good, it will leave us when we die. Our 3rd wife is our possessions, status and wealth. When we die, it will all go to others. Our 2nd wife is our family and friends. No matter how much they have been there for us, the furthest they can stay by us is up to the grave. And our 1st wife is our Soul, often neglected in pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures of the world. However, our Soul is the only thing that will follow us wherever we go.

Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only part of us that will follow us to the throne of God and continue with us throughout Eternity.

Revelation 2:4

Christian Living | 5 Comments »

I got up this morning and checked my e-mail. In it sat verification that the Word of Faith followers are either incapable of exercising any kind of spiritual discernment of just too lazy to do it.

If you remember, a couple of days ago I ran a clip of Creflo Dollar repeatedly stating that when Jesus was on Earth, He was not God. He even tried to argue the position from Scripture.

This morning I got this e-mail from a reader. Oh, the subject was “God bless your heart.”

…because you are truly a weapon of the devil. If you read your Bible your would know in Matthew 7:1 it says “…judge not lest ye be judged.” But you have taken it a step further. I pray for you that you may not receive the just recompense for your actions but may see God’s full grace. The fact that you have taken such time to ‘Touch’ an anointed man of God, Creflo Dollar, tells me that you are in fact of the antichrist. Repent and start praying and reading your Bible if you have one. Or better yet log on to Streaming Faith and watch truly anointed people.

I cleaned up some of the spelling and syntax. I suspect English is not this writer’s first language.

These are the kinds of people Creflo leeches from to make a living. Apparently his entire ministry is built on people’s inability or unwillingness to compare what he says to what the Bible says.

Remember, his Jesus is not the Jesus of the Bible. His gospel is not the Gospel of the Bible.

His followers are deceived and in danger of hell fire.

Remember too that Jamal-Harrison McBryant (click here) brings this man in to speak to his congregation.

Oh, and anyone keeping score , I have now been connected to the Antichrist.

Dr. Creflo Dollar | 46 Comments »

I would like for you all to bow your heads for a moment of silence. Today is the day The ‘Mess 2006 fires up.

Pulpit Pimps | 15 Comments »

Joanice Cole responded to an earlier comment on the law and tithing. I liked it so much I decided to give the comment its own posting. The neat thing is: I didn’t have to do much of any editing on it. Nice job, JLC.

So Arty P., circumcision, which was also a Law in the Old Testament, is this still a requirement for men today?

The scripture that you are referring to is Mathew 5:17, which talks about Mosaic Laws. The Mosaic Laws are actually divided into three categories: Civil Laws, Ceremonial Laws and Moral Laws.

The Civil Laws. Civil laws are laws that are socially and culturally acceptable guidelines. During the Old Testament time, the civil laws were written as guidelines and instructions for the Israelites’ daily living. Because society’s way of living changes over time, it would be impossible for each generation or culture to comply with old culturally acceptable civil laws. A good example of a civil law would be Deuteronomy 22:13 , 19: “If any man takes a wife, and goes in to her, and detests her, and charges her with shameful conduct, and brings a bad name on her, and says, ‘I took this woman, and when I came to her I found she was not a virgin,’ then the father and mother of the young woman shall take and bring out the evidence of the young woman’s virginity to the elders of the city at the gate. And the young woman’s father shall say to the elders, ‘I gave my daughter to this man as wife, and he detests her. Now he has charged her with shameful conduct, saying, “I found your daughter was not a virgin,” and yet these are the evidences of my daughter’s virginity.’ And they shall spread the cloth before the elders of the city. Then the elders of that city shall take that man and punish him; and they shall fine him one hundred shekels of silver and give them to the father of the young woman, because he has brought a bad name on a virgin of Israel. And she shall be his wife; he cannot divorce her all his days.”

Thus, these civil laws that were acceptable for the Israelites would not be acceptable in our time, culture and/or society.

The Ceremonial Laws. In the Old Testament, the Ceremonial Laws not only pertained to how the Israelites should worship God, but they were also clear standards for living a Holy Life; these laws were mandated by God for the purpose of the Israelites. Included in these Ceremonial laws was tithing (10%) (Deuteronomy 14). Because of Christ’s death, we are no longer saved by keeping the laws but by Grace (Romans 6:14-15 & Galatians 3).

Moral Laws. The Moral Laws are the Ten Commandments. Because the moral laws reveal the true nature of God, they do apply to us (Christians) today. That is, we are to love and obey God with all of our heart and love our neighbors. Thus, we are obligated to keep the Moral Laws–these laws will never go away and they should be kept from generation to generation.

Jesus states that He did not come back to abolish the laws but to fulfill the laws. I take this to mean that the Laws God set forth were preparing the Israelites for the coming of Christ. Therefore, Christ fulfilled what the Laws could not do and that is, save us from sin. Unfortunately, because the Pharisees misquoted and misapplied these laws, in the end, they turned them into a huge heap of confusing rules.

In what I have been reading on tithing, we are no longer required to tithe 10 percent but instead give cheerfully and non-grudgingly.

Pulpit Pimps | 30 Comments »

One of the things I like about Christianity is its applicability to everyday living. And sometimes this application to everyday living is somewhat challenging. Take politics for instance. Liberalism, as generally practiced today, stands for much too much of the very things that are contrary to the Bible. As many of you know I am a conservative. As a result, I tend to vote (God save my soul) Republican. However, I am not and as a Christian have never been a straight ticket voter. I generally vote issues and positions rather than party. And that makes it difficult sometimes. At what point should the “personal” life of the candidate have an effect on my support?

You’ve heard of the “Church Without Walls” haven’t you? That’s the one that’s “co-pastored” by Paula White and has Randy White (her husband) as its bishop. Well it seems they are dabbling in politics these days, and dragging the congregation through that dabble. Apparently one of the county council seats is up for grabs in Tampa and one of the candidates is a fellow by the name of Joe Redner.

Joe Redner, by the way, is the owner of several striptease joints in the county.

White describes him as “my dear friend.” The church seemed totally enamored with him, apparently applauding Redner for an extended period when he was introduced last Sunday.

Here’s my problem , and I am presenting this specifically as an issue for discussion , I really don’t think White and White had any business inviting the man to speak on Sunday morning. The folks are there to have the word taught, to be encouraged by each other, and to enjoy fellowship with each other. Instead, they end up cheering for a man who is a self-confessed atheist (…excuse me , he wants to be called a humanist), an admitted homosexual , and the apparent strip club king of the county.

White says he wants to present all sides of the issues on which Redner and others are running. If they were going to have him and others in to speak, wouldn’t it have been better to do it sometime during the week, when people can attend when if they want?

Why should I have to explain to my kids (teenagers are not stupid) why the pastor had an atheistic, homosexual owner of a bunch of strip clubs speaking to the church from the pulpit?

Even First Baptist Church of Glenarden did it better than this when I was attending. John invited all of the candidates for Prince Georges County Executive out on a non-event evening and people who were interested were invited to come in, listen to the candidates and ask the candidates anything they wanted. But it wasn’t a part of “church.” We even got to question the candidates up close during a reception. I, or course, was my usual jerk self and got into a somewhat heated discussion with a fellow who insisted that women have the right to kill their baby before the child is born. A couple of bystanders pulled me off of him.

What do the rest of you say? And please - no knee jerk reactions (KJR).

Christian Living | 13 Comments »

I was going to write a fairly detailed discussion of what the Heir Apparent Alpha Pimp preached a couple of years ago. But once I spliced the relevant parts of his “sermon” together, it became apparent that there was no need to make any comments at all. Give it a listen and remember that the material is from his site’s audio archive. He’s actually proud of the this stuff!

Click here to hear the clips, one after another. They are in the order they were spoken.

To hear the entire presentation, click here. It’s about 25 minutes long.

Now it could be that I am not hearing the man right. But over and over he keeps saying that Jesus was not God, he was a man. According to Creflo, He grew into His anointing as a Son, just like we can grow into our anointing.

And the amazing thing is some of you get upset whem I call his wife arm candy but have no problem when he and his wife spew trash like this.

And remember: This fellow is a guest at the Empowerment Temple of Doom with the Right Reverend Jamal-Harrison Bryant. You mind numbed robots out there - ask Jamal why he has anything to do with this heretic.

What am I missing?

Dr. Creflo Dollar | 109 Comments »

If you don’t believe you are simply a market to these bozos, let me point something out to you. Here is the appeal to advertisers (sponsors) for The ‘Mess 2006. Read it carefully. The original is here

On July 19-22, 2006, we will host our third annual MegaFest event in Atlanta, Georgia.

This event blends two separately successful nationally branded events (Woman, Thou Art Loosed and Man Power) that began in 1992 under the highly regarded T.D. Jakes brand. MegaFest also includes two youth components: MegaLand for children ages 5-12, and the MegaYouth Experience component for ages 13-21. T.D. Jakes branded-events have set attendance and economic records around the country including breaking the single event attendance record of 90,000 at the Georgia Dome. Previous T.D. Jakes branded events in Atlanta have grossed over $500,000 million for the local economy over the past three-years. The Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau stated that the amount was significantly more than the past three Atlanta-based Super Bowl events that totaled just $250 million.

This high-profile four-day, three-night festival receives national attention and will feature something for the entire family including: indoor/outdoor entertainment by Grammy award winning artists, comedy, spiritual enrichment, a separate youth, women’s and men’s component, a Celebrity breakfast, a Celebrity Golf tournament, sports and recreational activities, and a series of seminars and workshops that cover personal finance, relationships, home ownership, health and nutrition, and much, much more!

Our inaugural event attracted over 140,000 attendees daily from a multicultural audience that included families of with various incomes, over 20,000 teenagers and children, professionals, entrepreneurs, and a strong group of upwardly mobile and affluent individuals.

Are you ready to be a part of the MegaFest Experience???

I should point out that the terms he uses are those of the marketing world. Notice he refers to “Woman, Thou Art Loosed” and “ManPower” as national brandings. I thought these were spiritual events that will change your life forever. Now I come to find out they are national brandings.

He speaks of his activities, when talking to the advertisers, not as an anointed ministry. That’s the phraseology he uses when he’s talking to the marks. No, in actuality, according to Jakes, his “ministry” is a branding.

He goes on to describe the marketing accomplishments of the past MessMess conventions.

1. They grossed over $500 million for the local area
2. They broke the single event attendance record for the Georgia Dome
3. Features Grammy winning entertainment
4. Features a celebrity breakfast and golf tournament
5. Attracted 140,000 people the first time
6. Attracted 20,000 teens
7. Attracts affluent and upwardly mobile individuals
8. It receives nation attention

One of my favorite political commentators has said that if you want to know the motivation a person has for doing something, just follow the money. This little love letter to the potential sponsors seems to provide a really good money trail. You can say “It costs money to put on a quality program.’” But what, exactly, is the program when you have people whose behavior is indistinguishable from the unsaved, teaching, preaching, and entertaining?

I can almost picture T. Dexter in the role of jungle guide, directing the big game hunters to the herd of elephants. Instead actually ministering to the alleged saints, T. Dexter is gathering them all in one place, crying Havoc, and letting loose the dogs of commerce. (I always wanted to use that phrase in a sentence.)

I’ve told you time and again that T. Dexter, John Jenkins, and the rest do not see you as a ministry. They simply see you as a market and a stepping stone. Aren’t you tired of being stepped on?

T. Dexter Jakes | 9 Comments »

Thanks to JTRAIN for this information. Rather than me plagiarizing shamelessly, I am providing a link to the site. It’s…interesting. Take a look here or just click on the photo of Creflo and his arm candy.

Take a look, shake your head, and pray for the victims.

As I look at the workings of World Changers, it takes on more and more of the feel of a multi-level marketing organization. The only difference is there are only two levels, Creflo and the victims.

Take a look at a graphic from one of the New York meetings:

I’ve participated in a coupleof multi-level organizations. Some of the characteristics they all share are:

Bring in new people

Attend special meetings on a regular basis

Buy the products

Read the monthly, weekly, daily propaganda sheets

Keep talking to us so we can keep you fired up

Creflo doesn’t miss a step. He has all of that covered smoothly and unobstrusively, as you would expect.

Do pray for this man. Pray that God would actually shed the light of the Gospel in his heart. Pray too that the people blinded by his naked appeal to greed would also see the light of the truth in Jesus Christ.

But most of all - stay as far away from him as you possibley can.

Dr. Creflo Dollar | 23 Comments »

As you are aware, I have been running a series of articles on the approaching ‘Mess 2006 brought to you by T. Dexter Jakes.

I’ve demonstrated to you that he is presenting this event as a Christian/spiritual event. I have demonstrated that some of the speakers he is bringing in, some of the “entertainers” he’s bringing in are at best questionable in their relationship with God and in their walk with the Lord. One of the primary examples is Ms. Pigford who, though she appeared in a nude photo shoot (click here) is going to be a panel member during the Singles Workshop, where singles of all ages learn how to live a holy and pure life in Christ.

We also have Tommy Davidson coming in to make fun of the Church. Tommy Davidson is best known as a member of the “Living Color” and “MadTV” ensembles. Both of these shows are, shall we say, a bit on the tawdry side. He also starred in “Bootie Call.” The theme of the movie can go without saying.

Both choices (the Singles Workshop participant and the “Just Churchin’” comedy show participant) seem like anything but maturing Christians able to offer a real example of Christian living for others to emulate.

T. Dexter is showing himself to be a man who either doesn’t have a clue or doesn’t really care about the people who will be attending this “Christian” event. All he appears to be doing is getting more and more cozy with the world - something we are told time and again not to do.

You people at First Baptist Church of Glenarden, I want to point out again that T. Dexter is the man your pastor, John Kenneth Jenkins, Sr. has decided to make his mentor. Remember, a mentor shows you how to succeed at the things they do. Have you considered asking John why he would follow after a man who gets cozy with the world, denies the Trinity, and seems determined to commercialize Christianity at the expense of the saints?

John K. Jenkins, Sr., T. Dexter Jakes | 163 Comments »

Apparently the idea of having the ungodly (or at least the somewhat secular) sponsor a “Christian” event is really starting to catch on.

As you know, The ‘Mess 2006 is being sponsored by Kraft, Coca Cola, Pine Sol, and a host of other secular organizations. It could just be me, but it seems wrong to have the unsaved provide aid to things that at least theoretically are supposed to be about God.

But I guess what works for T. Dexter is going to work for Donnie McClurkin even while they claim to be separating themselves from the world. Take a look at this ad for the Youth Xplosion (click here).

On the Youth Xplosion website, McClurkin says:

“More than an event, PFC YOUTH XPLOSION 2006 will be a movement of a generation living radically for His Name! We will bring together today’s generation from all races and cultures in Long Island, NY on July 27th - 29th 2006, where thousands of young people will come together from across the country to set this world on fire for Christ!”

Click here to see the text.

I have a couple of problems with this.

1. He talks about radical Christianity

2. He talks about the youth attending the conference setting the world on fire for the Lord

Why do I have a problem with McClurkin talking about radical Christianity? Simple. The stuff he is doing is typical and not in any way radical. What Jesus did in Luke 9:1-6 is radical. He sent them out in twos to proclaim the Gospel. He did not beg money from the wealthy centurions, the local newspaper, or the local chariot manufacturer to support them. He trusted God to meet the disciples’ needs.

Paul, a tentmaker by trade, didn’t ask for money from the local idol manufacturers or the shipbuilders. He depended on contributions from the church, over and over again. Take a look at 2 Cor 9:5 and Philippians 4:16.

Even back in the Old Testament, Abraham had enough sense not to take anything from the unsaved, the heathen if you will. He said “I have lifted my hand to the Lord, God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth, that I would not take a thread or a sandal strap or anything that is yours, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich.’” He said this in Genesis 14:21-23.

Let’s see, who’s going to pay for the conference facilities? The New York Knicks? And who will pay for the gathering at the colleseum? Maybe FM Radio 98.7 Kiss?

I’m not much of a sports fan. I do even less to keep up with the personal lives of the ball players, male or female. But it’s not too difficult to check on the radio station 98.7 KISS.

Click here to take a look at the home page for 98.7KISS.

So if I understand correctly, we want our little munchkins (and the not so little munchkins) to be imitators of Christ. And we do that by taking money from, and advertising for sponsors who promote men like Doug E. Fresh (read the lyrics from a couple of his songs , then go to confession for saying such words, even in your head) and women like Mary J. Blige. I guess I could win a couple of people to Christ with a belly button like hers. You think?

How convincing do you think any speakers will be when they tell them to dress modestly and have speech appropriate to who they say they are?

But I guess I shouldn’t be too upset. I mean after all, McClurkin is just imitating his mentor T. Dexter, and Juanita Bynum (click here), and a host of others who would use an association with the Gospel (even a loose one) to make a couple of bucks.

While they run this scam on you (all the while whining that it takes money to do God’s work), you give them anywhere from $35 to $75 so you can get your PRAYZE on (Click Here). And this is supposed to set the world on fire?

The early disciples set the world on fire through personal sacrifice (you know- that dying to self thing), prayer and holy living. Are the youth now going to do it through concerts, PRAYZE, and ponying up the cash?

These pimps get money from you. They get money and resources from the sponsors. And the only thing you get is the privilege of knowing that you have helped provide publicity for the heathen and made the leaders of Perfecting Faith Church a little more cozy with the unsaved. They walk away with your cash and you walk away with what? You walk away with the pride of knowing that you helped advertise for Doug E. Fresh and Mary J. Blige. Yeah. That works.

I’m going to say it again: These people think you are stupid.

Donnie McClurkin | 60 Comments »

Only a couple of weeks left! I can feel the excitement rising as we get closer to The ‘Mess 2006.

The ‘Mess is having a Singles Workshop. And according to the web site the workshop will enable singles to “…be inspired and receive knowledge from a panel of professionals as you celebrate the single life with singles from the U.S. and around the world.” I would assume that part of the celebration of their singleness would include encouraging chastity and chaste behavior for both men and women.

If you take a look here , you can see that Eva Pigford is one of the professionals hosting the Singles Workshop.

As in previous posts, I can almost hear you give forth a collective “Yeah. So?”

And as I usually say at this point , that is a perfectly valid question. So let me explain.

One of the readers brought to my attention the fact that Ms. Pigford was a winner on the reality show where Tyra Banks and a panel of folks select the next great model. Pigford apparently won the contest and has gone on to do some pretty good (or bad from a Christian perspective) things since her victory.

Now remember, Ms Pigford is going to be sitting on a panel of people running a workshop for ostensibly Christian…uh…workshoppers. Supposedly the singles sitting in the workshop will be getting Christ-centered advice. That would seem to imply that the panel members in the workshop are at least nominally Christ-centered and encouraging a Christ-centered lifestyle.

And there-in, kind readers, lies the rub. My constant rant for the last week has been that I have been unable to identify the criteria for selecting a number of the personalities selected. I fear Ms. Pigford falls into that category. Take a look at a cleaned up photo of what Ms. Pigford, one of the professionals on the Singles Workshop panel, has been doing with her time. I created the strategic covering so I wouldn’t stumble a bruvva by putting the uncensored photo out there.

We should also note that Ms. Pigford is going to be a co-star in a sitcom next season on Fox Television. You know Fox. They’re the ones with a long line of fairly sleazy sitcoms, starting with “Married With Children” and continuing the proud tradition with “Family Guy”, “The Simpsons”, “That 70’s Show”, and “King of the Hill” to name a few. The network is a veritable sitcom sewage pipe. Pigford gets to add her name and face to that.

I’m not saying that people who do these things are going to hell or that they should be taken out and stoned. But I would love it if one of you, if you get the chance, would ask T. Dexter what his thought process was for appointing Pigford to the Singles Workshop panel.

A tip of the hat to Katina for bringing the information to my attention.

T. Dexter Jakes | 2 Comments »

We have just under three weeks to go before The ‘Mess 2006 begins. I hope you will be there so you can get your blessing from such people as Pastor Paula White, Pastor Shirley Caesar, the Right Reverend Jamal-Harrison Bryant and a host of others. But more than that, I hope you can get your blessing from the Holy Ghost anointed entertainment.

Obviously I cannot see into a person’s heart. And it’s equally obvious that I can’t pronounce this person saved or that person not saved. Such is the case with one of the entertainers at The ‘Mess 2006. The best I can do is question the consistency of the walk of one who may claim the name of Jesus Christ or question the appropriateness of putting forth as a representative a person who may have, at best, a nominal relationship with Jesus Christ. Such, I suspect, is the case with one of the entertainers at The ‘Mess 2006.

I made my daily visit to The ‘Mess website and I was greeted by a curious sight. It appears that one of the entertainers at this year’s conference is Tommy Davidson. You may or may not know the name but I’m sure you have seen him before. He’s been in a bunch of movies and lots of television shows.

Here is a photograph of Mr. Davidson. Interestingly, this is the picture they originally had. Now there is a much more rugged looking photo.

According to his filmography and credits, Mr. Davidson has appeared in such movies as “Bootie Call” (as one of the main characters) and television shows to include Mad TV (I have to admit the show is funny, but some of the material is really, really crude) and “Living Color.” Apparently, he usually played one of Homey D. Clown’s victims in “Living Color”.

Here’s where being able to see into someone’s heart would be really useful. I did a lot of sifting through a lot of material on the web. I did various searches to see what I could come up with. I even did a search on “Tommy Davidson” and “Jesus Christ” together. I actually got a hit and thought maybe I wouldn’t have to write this post. But the link led to a listing of conferences and churches. One of the conference announcements had the phrase “Jesus Christ” in it. Another was announcing The ‘Mess and the fact that Mr. Davidson is appearing in the “Just Churchin’” show. But I couldn’t find anything that indicated that he had accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. Even the short bio on The ‘Mess site provides no indication. Take a look at it right here

So let’s see. Last year it was Gladys Knight and Patti along with Suze Orman (apparently there are no born again financial advisors out there, or at least no Big Name advisors). This year it’s the lady from Essence Magazine, Tommy Davidson, and even more folks who have, at best, a minimal and Oprahesque link to Christianity.

Again the decisions seem to be those who make for a big draw rather than those who can credibly call us to a holy and maturing life in Christ. I’m seeing less and less of a reason to see this event anything associated with Christianity. More and more it is becoming an entertainment event pure and simple. Oh, they’re throwing religious stuff in there, but even that is being done by the Big Dogs like Jamal, Paula, and others.

But I have to admit I am impressed with the man’s abilities. Jakes has managed to put together an entertainment package which, if it didn’t have a Christian veneer on it, would be incapable of getting Pentecostals and other hard shells to attend, much less attend with each other. I guess that’s what he means by unity: getting all the religious people to assemble together under one name , T. Dexter Jakes.

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