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Tyler Perry’s latest movie “I Can Do Bad All By Myself” will be in theatres September 11th. It seems it will be another signature Tyler Perry blend of comical circumstances and spiritual redemption. The film stars ‘Madea’, Taraji P. Henson, Mary J. Blige, Gladys Knight, Adam Rodriguez, Pastor Marvin Winans, and Brian White.

“You will laugh, you will feel good, you will shout and rejoice! Go see this film! Gladys Knight is singing the house down, Pastor Marvin Winans is preaching and singing and giving me chills every time I watch it (and I have watched it over and over and over).” – Tyler Perry talking about “I Can Do Bad All By Myself”

You can visit www.icandobadmovie.com to learn more about the movie. Check out the trailer below:

Movie synopsis from website:

When Madea, America’s favorite pistol-packing grandma, catches sixteen-year-old Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her own hands and delivers the young delinquents to the only relative they have: their aunt April. Initially wanting nothing to do with the kids, April learns along the way that she can change her old ways and become a better person. But it takes a lot of work and the help of a handsome Mexican immigrant who moves in with April to push her to change.

There is also a Gospel and Blues contest where you can enter your video for a chance to win. Learn more at http://www.icandobadgospelcontest.com

“I Can Do Bad All By Myself” Contest Details

Just in time for Tyler Perry’s newest movie, “I Can Do Bad All By Myself”, an exciting contest has arrived that lets Tyler Perry fans put their singing skills to the test to appear on BET and win cash!

Fans can get started by visiting www.icandobadgospelcontest.com to submit a video of their gospel or blues performance. Songs may be performed solo or with a group, and everyone from jazz musicians to church choirs are welcome to submit.

The winning videos will be chosen by Pastor Marvin Winans of Perfecting Church in Detroit. Judging will be based on originality, talent and creativity with the first place winner receiving a spot on BET and a $2,500 gift card. Four runners-up will receive Tyler Perry prize packages. Contest runs through September 7.

(Contest Details From GospelMusicChannel.com)

Update: On September 8th, Tyler Perry did a live chat with fans talking about the film. You can see a clip of it below:
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For our first SOAR interview, DreaminSoul.com welcomes an “ordinary kid with an extraordinary gift” in music, who is using it for the Lord. 13-year-old Donovan Owens has been singing for a quite while now, and has shared the stage with Gospel artists like Kirk Franklin, Dorinda Clark Cole, J.Moss and 21:03. Donovan recently released his debut album, “All That I Have,” and in the interview he talks about being both a regular kid and Gospel artist…

Listen to a clip from the interview in the video below & click here to read the entire interview on SOAR.

Click here to read the entire interview with Donovan Owens on SOAR.

Find out more about Donovan & hear more of his music on:
His Website: www.donovanowensmusic.com

Myspace: www.myspace.com/donovanowensmusic

Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/DonovanOwensMusic

Introducing a new section of the Dream in Soul site – SOAR, created especially for young people.

While the Dream in Soul: Creativity for the Kingdom Blog has content that can be enjoyed by anyone, the new SOAR section will have content especially aimed at young people (teen-aged to college-aged/early twenties). The Dream in Soul Blog will have regular updates about what’s happening over in the SOAR section to keep you connected, and vice versa for SOAR.

SOAR will feature a variety of posts – from those that are fun, creative and youthful to more deep and spiritual posts that relate to a young person’s walk with God. In the future there will also be ways for young people to interact, and for others to submit and contribute content.

The title SOAR is inspired by the Scripture Isaiah 40:30-31:

Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

The title SOAR is an acronym for Succeed, Overcome And Renew in God. By putting our hope in the Lord young people, or anyone, can succeed and overcome difficult obstacles in life and in spiritual warfare. The secret to "eternal youth" or staying fresh is not anything we can put on or do physically, but our strength can be renewed in the love and power of God when seeking Him with all of our heart, soul and mind. As the Scripture says, even young people become weary in this world, but with God youth can SOAR.

You can visit SOAR at www.dreaminsoul.com/soar. Check out some of the first posts from SOAR by clicking on a title or picture below:

Giving All That He Has: Interview with Donovan Owens
SOAR talks to Donovan Owens, an ordinary teen with an extraordinary talent, who talks about his faith, dreams and walk with God…

Do Hard Things: Join the Rebelution
Do you face up to the hard things in life? Dare to rebel against the norm…

Flipped: Video from Passion for Christ Movement
Check out this video from the Passion for Christ Movement where P4CM member Jacqueline flips Keri Hilson’s song “Knock Me Down” to be glorifying to God…

This is a little bit of “old school” from Hillsong Music Australia – a beautiful worship song called “Eagle’s Wings.” The lyrics are so simple, but reflect on the power of God, and being in His presence.

Here I am waiting | Abide in me I pray
Here I am longing | For You
Hide me in Your love | Bring me to my knees
May I know Jesus | More and more

Come live in me | All my life | Take over
Come breathe in me | I will rise | On eagle’s wings

– Eagle’s Wings Lyrics

The song is from the 2002 album “By Your Side.” and the powerful live worship is led by Darlene Zschech, Russell Fragar, Reuben Morgan, Marty Sampson and the Hillsong team. “Eagle’s Wings” is one of the first Hillsong songs I was introduced to when I was younger, and it is still one of my favorites today – nothing like the classics.

New Live Album

Hillsong Live recently released the album Faith+Hope+Love. Learn more about the album and hear clips in the widget below:

Hillsong United Tour

I’m excited that Hillsong will be coming to Dallas on August 25th, as well as Tulsa, OK, on August 26th, and Miami, FL on August 28-29. Check the website for more dates and information at http://hillsongunited.com/tours.