Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?" Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.(Matthew 18:21-22, NRSV) T. D. Jakes'...

My granddaughter, Ife, visited during the summer (of 2009). As is our custom when she visits, we like to talk about our lives. This time she asked me questions about my relationship with her grandfather when we were younger. Ife was 16, and I realized ...

I truly enjoy and look forward to Sunday! My policy is not to work on Sundays and I try real hard not to even think about work or other responsibilities. I sometimes hear a Gospel song that contains the lyrics "everyday will be Sunday", and that makes me ...

Customers of Southern California Edison (SCE) and Southern California Gas Co. (The Gas Company) can receive extra rebates from the state when they purchase new qualifying energy-efficient appliances and recycle their old energy-guzzling models. The state...

(NNPA) - Five years after Hurricane Katrina's swift but devastating assault on the Gulf Coast and my hometown of New Orleans, a slow moving but massive oil spill in the Gulf could have an even more devastating impact on the region's shoreline, wildlife, e...

After pretending to be seriously considering up to ten people for appointment to the Supreme Court, including two African-American women, President Obama did what most of us predicted all along: He selected Solicitor General Elena Kagan to fill the vacanc...

Mr. Marvin Harris pens his new book," From "The Garbage Man" To "The Entrepreneur." His memoir gives life and true meaning to the old adage, "One man's trash is another man's treasure." The author takes you on a journey from taking throwaways out of t...

Is every child in your community ready to start school? This may seem like a strange question to families still finishing up their plans for summer vacation. But in reality, it's never too soon to start making sure children are prepared for their first da...

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) sent a letter to the California Department of Parks and Recreation in support of Charles White Park's application for the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program grant, a new grant ...

In the May 30, 2002 issue of The Journal, I wrote a column with the same title as this column. I pointed out that two community leaders, Billy Williams, former owner of Berry and Sweeney's Drug Store, and local businesswoman Jaylene Moseley advocated for ...

The Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. (TLOD, Inc.), held their annual Status of Women Recognition Luncheon recently, at the Brookside County Suites, in Pasadena. The Altadena Chapter of TLOD, INC. recognized and honored four distinguished ladies of Altaden...

All of the elements were in place for the 2nd Annual Jazzy Jam Concert at the Pasadena Rose Bowl last Saturday. Amidst clear skies and moderate temperatures, jazz, funk and caribbean music filled the souls of those in attendance. Jazzy Jam 2010 is a bene...

LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE LAKERS! The Lakers sliced through the Jazz the way a hot knife goes through butter. I expected them to win, but I was surprised that they got a sweep. The Jazz do not have any big stars on their team, but they are well disciplined,...

On Wednesday, April 28, 2010, the Pasadena Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. sponsored its 2nd Annual Power Networking Event at Red, White and Bluezz jazz bar located at 70 N. Raymond Avenue in Pasadena. The goal of the event was to create an e...

The Rose Bowl Stadium Debuts Renovation Plans The Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC) is inviting the Pasadena Community into the Rose Bowl to learn first hand about the proposed Rose Bowl Renovation Plans. Mayor Bill Bogaard will welcome people of all a...

Know anybody suffering from the above entitled afflictions? Is it you? How many times has the doctor said to you, "If you don't lose weight..." and from the core of you, you found it hard to appreciate the reminder? Or a loved one admonished you about h...

When David's time to die drew near, he charged his son Solomon, saying: "I am about to go the way of all the earth. Be strong, be courageous, and keep the charge of the LORD your God, walking in his ways and keeping his statutes, his commandments, his ord...

Our lives are constantly changing, which in turn changes our plans, our goals, and our commitments. Dissension among heirs can arise when two or more family members (usually siblings or cousins) inherit a piece of real estate, and those life changes affec...

It's an age-old question that people may be asking themselves: "Should I buy or rent?" While there is no simple answer because everyone's financial situation and goals are different, consider these advantages and disadvantages between buying and renting:...

Due to popular demand, AQMD has nearly doubled the number of zero-emission lawn mowers available for its annual "Mow Down Air Pollution" program. For the eighth year, the exchange program will let Southern California residents save money and help reduce a...