June 6, 2026

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FINDING JOY IN THE JOURNEY: Native Kansan LeTysha Montgomery on her gifts as an author: ‘It was only right to honor God’

FINDING JOY IN THE JOURNEY: Native Kansan LeTysha Montgomery on her gifts as an author: ‘It was only right to honor God’

Andre Johnson September 3, 2021
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to...
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HOOK ‘EM ROB: Former Texas prep football star Robert Timmons defies toughest of odds, emerges as a flourishing entrepreneur

HOOK ‘EM ROB: Former Texas prep football star Robert Timmons defies toughest of odds, emerges as a flourishing entrepreneur

Andre Johnson June 28, 2021
A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great. (Proverbs 18:16 ESV) FIRST...
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SALUTE TO MOTHER’S DAY TRIBUTES: Mid-South graduate student Kayla Crawford credits her mother’s ‘legacy of living for Christ’ for their close-knit, God-centered bond

SALUTE TO MOTHER’S DAY TRIBUTES: Mid-South graduate student Kayla Crawford credits her mother’s ‘legacy of living for Christ’ for their close-knit, God-centered bond

Andre Johnson May 2, 2021
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of...
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THANK Y’ALL: Inaugural Next Level Top Up Stop Kidz Entrepreneurs was a huge success, Keeping Families Connected officials said

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Andre Johnson April 28, 2021
OFF THE CHAIN DALLAS — As far as slang terms go, the inaugural Next Level Top Up...
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TOUCHDOWN JESUS: Former NFL receiver Demeris Johnson’s highly-anticipated sophomore book is as good as advertised — as expected

TOUCHDOWN JESUS: Former NFL receiver Demeris Johnson’s highly-anticipated sophomore book is as good as advertised — as expected

Andre Johnson April 24, 2021
Then the Lord answered me and said: “Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that...
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Virginia writer Dr. Denise Robertson Lambert on making her authorship debut: ‘I am an Amazon No. 1 bestselling author’

Virginia writer Dr. Denise Robertson Lambert on making her authorship debut: ‘I am an Amazon No. 1 bestselling author’

Andre Johnson April 19, 2021
O give thanks unto the Lord. Call upon His name. Make known His deeds among the people....
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TEXAS-SIZE CELEBRATION: The Blair Foundation, Elite News to host inaugural Juneteenth Celebration at William Blair Jr. Park June 19

TEXAS-SIZE CELEBRATION: The Blair Foundation, Elite News to host inaugural Juneteenth Celebration at William Blair Jr. Park June 19

Andre Johnson April 17, 2021
WORTHY OF HONOR  DALLAS — As far as many Texas business professionals are concerned, Juneteenth is finally...
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TEXAS PREP SPORTS: Christopher “CJ” Williams Jr. making the most of his return to the court for Fort Worth North Crowley

TEXAS PREP SPORTS: Christopher “CJ” Williams Jr. making the most of his return to the court for Fort Worth North Crowley

Andre Johnson April 13, 2021
COMEBACK KID FORT WORTH, Texas — When social media account holders come across Rendi Williams’ Facebook page,...
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LEADING BY EXAMPLE: Houston empowerment extraordinaire Dr. LaShonda Jackson-Dean’s eighth book to debut in April 2021

LEADING BY EXAMPLE: Houston empowerment extraordinaire Dr. LaShonda Jackson-Dean’s eighth book to debut in April 2021

Andre Johnson April 11, 2021
She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard....
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LET US PRAY: Washington, DC author Evangelist Latasha Wesley diligently obeys God’s commands, spearheads her first anthology as a result

LET US PRAY: Washington, DC author Evangelist Latasha Wesley diligently obeys God’s commands, spearheads her first anthology as a result

Andre Johnson April 6, 2021
Rejoice evermore; Pray without ceasing; In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in...
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