http://www.thepurplesky.com Where Kingdom Culture Lives Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:48:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 http://www.thepurplesky.com/2012/03/27/trayvons-dead-rip-now-what-who-is-the-black-boy-to-america/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trayvons-dead-rip-now-what-who-is-the-black-boy-to-america http://www.thepurplesky.com/2012/03/27/trayvons-dead-rip-now-what-who-is-the-black-boy-to-america/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:03:48 +0000 PurpleSky http://www.thepurplesky.com/?p=2595 Thank God its no longer 1963. Black men aren’t being brutalized by Bull Conner’s water hoses, or viciously attacked by police dogs, or marginalized to the point of wearing signs that say “I am a Man” to prove they are worthy of a decent wage. However almost 30 years later, 17 year old Trayvon Martin [...]]]> http://www.thepurplesky.com/2012/03/27/trayvons-dead-rip-now-what-who-is-the-black-boy-to-america/feed/ 0 http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/07/18/gracenomics-give-someone-a-second-chance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gracenomics-give-someone-a-second-chance http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/07/18/gracenomics-give-someone-a-second-chance/#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:55:15 +0000 PurpleSky http://www.thepurplesky.com/?p=2592 At The Purple Sky we believe in highlighting movements. Believers around the world are standing up for the cause of the Kingdom-in short they are standing up for Love. They are representing Christianity in the way it was intended to be represented. They are presenting a Gospel that is good. A Gospel that represents the [...]]]> http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/07/18/gracenomics-give-someone-a-second-chance/feed/ 0 http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/06/17/dwayne-wade-awarded-for-being-a-great-dad/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dwayne-wade-awarded-for-being-a-great-dad http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/06/17/dwayne-wade-awarded-for-being-a-great-dad/#comments Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:23:01 +0000 PurpleSky http://www.thepurplesky.com/?p=2564 The National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) has named Dwayne Wade a recipient of a 2011 Fatherhood Award™ for his dedication to his two sons.Recently the Miami Heath star was awarded full custody of his 2 young sons, Zaire and Zion.  He’s also been recognized by President Obama National to be a representative for his Fatherhood & Mentor Initiative that [...]]]> http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/06/17/dwayne-wade-awarded-for-being-a-great-dad/feed/ 0 http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/05/25/orphans-are-kingdom-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=orphans-are-kingdom-business http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/05/25/orphans-are-kingdom-business/#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 10:49:36 +0000 PurpleSky http://www.thepurplesky.com/?p=2537 As National Foster Care Month draws to an end its worth evaluating how doable it is actually find homes for our nation’s orphans. When you first hear the number of children waiting for a family it can be daunting. When you look at the side by side comparison of the number of children waiting with [...]]]> http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/05/25/orphans-are-kingdom-business/feed/ 0 http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/05/21/what-if-the-rapture-never-comes-for-real/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-if-the-rapture-never-comes-for-real http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/05/21/what-if-the-rapture-never-comes-for-real/#comments Sat, 21 May 2011 16:19:52 +0000 PurpleSky http://www.thepurplesky.com/?p=2514 Everyone has been joking about the rapture in light of the false prediction that the world would end Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 6pm (or so I’m told).  I hear so many confidently (border line arrogantly say) they are prepared to leave, but what if the rapture never comes—are you prepared to stay? Yes, STAY. [...]]]> http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/05/21/what-if-the-rapture-never-comes-for-real/feed/ 2 http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/05/19/opinion-do-girls-really-run-the-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-do-girls-really-run-the-world http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/05/19/opinion-do-girls-really-run-the-world/#comments Thu, 19 May 2011 18:52:49 +0000 PurpleSky http://www.thepurplesky.com/?p=2492 This is not a Beyonce hating article so please don’t email me. It is however a wake up call for me and hopefully for you too. When I saw the video I thought–Women don’t run the world. Men do-or shall I say a spirit that hates women runs the world (some men and women simply [...]]]> http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/05/19/opinion-do-girls-really-run-the-world/feed/ 5 http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/05/02/president-obama-seth-meyers-serve-trump-roast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=president-obama-seth-meyers-serve-trump-roast http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/05/02/president-obama-seth-meyers-serve-trump-roast/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 15:04:53 +0000 PurpleSky http://www.thepurplesky.com/?p=2476 For those of you who missed it the Donald got a thorough roasting from President Obama and SNL’s Seth Meyers. Check out footage from  the White House Correspondent’s Dinner. Enjoy !    ]]> http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/05/02/president-obama-seth-meyers-serve-trump-roast/feed/ 0 http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/04/27/sam-collier-will-he-start-a-music-movement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sam-collier-will-he-start-a-music-movement http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/04/27/sam-collier-will-he-start-a-music-movement/#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:25:17 +0000 PurpleSky http://www.thepurplesky.com/?p=2444 “I’m just a few minutes away” the voice assured me on other end of the phone as we set up on Peachtree & 10th. Moments later Sam Collier arrived as promised, his “A” hat cocked to one side. He was refreshingly humble, winsome and prepared as he shared the deepest passion of his heart–inspiring people [...]]]> http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/04/27/sam-collier-will-he-start-a-music-movement/feed/ 3 http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/04/25/the-spirit-of-influence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-spirit-of-influence http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/04/25/the-spirit-of-influence/#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:00:41 +0000 PurpleSky http://www.thepurplesky.com/?p=2380 What’s influencing you these days? Filmmaker John P. Wheatley (John 316 Film Studios) explores the question with his latest project “The Spirit of Influence” a story that highlights the spiritual melee faced by Marcus, a military veteran who faces rejection during a recession, unemployment, and life’s overall decline. Feeling that he has hit rock bottom, Marcus [...]]]> http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/04/25/the-spirit-of-influence/feed/ 2 http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/04/24/nominate-thepurplesky-com-for-the-black-weblog-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nominate-thepurplesky-com-for-the-black-weblog-awards http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/04/24/nominate-thepurplesky-com-for-the-black-weblog-awards/#comments Sun, 24 Apr 2011 22:37:29 +0000 PurpleSky http://www.thepurplesky.com/?p=2400 It’s time for the Black Weblog Awards and I need your help! The Black Weblog Awards recognizes Black bloggers (and those of the African diaspora). Nominate ThePurpleSky.com for the Best Faith Based Blog. The “Faith Based” category is for blogs which feature unique religious and spiritual content from any religion or faith. Go HERE to do it. [...]]]> http://www.thepurplesky.com/2011/04/24/nominate-thepurplesky-com-for-the-black-weblog-awards/feed/ 0