Vol. XIII No. 123 Printed in God We Trust January 2011

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Printed in God We Trust

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2011 Toyota Tacoma (Page 2)

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK Sade’ And Sane’ Picquet Worthing Page 15 The 16th Annual Fiesta Black History Celebration and Free Music Festival Soul Legend Ernie Johnson Pays Tribute to Sam Cooke (Pages 5-7)

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Jenzel Nash Worthing Page 14

Coach Toyelle Wilson of PV has Lady Panthers Rolling (Pages 20-21)

NAME THIS CAR Coach Barbara Jacket to be honored (Page 5)

Inside This Edition...

2011 Scion tC - Page 3 Ball wins over LaMarque - Page 17 TSU Women’s First SWAC Win - Pages 20-21 Mover and Shaker - Page 21 TSU Men’s Basketball - Pages 22-23 Stevie T - Page 26 The Way I See It - Page 26

As we get into a new year we are getting more and more callers and we have a couple of winners we need to pay off. Take a look at this month’s photo and if you think you know the year, make and model of the auto in the photo call (281) 999-4244. Please take your guess and leave a name and phone number. If you are the first to guess correctly you win! This month’s prize is $125.00 and $50.00 in gift cards to shop at Fiesta. Pick up the phone and call now because you could be our next winner!

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Behind The Wheel With THE KING (Arthur Prayther)

TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB Getting into the 2011 model year we are currently testing the new Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4 X 4 V6 and needless to say it came in handy with all the rain we’ve been having. This Tacoma is powered by a 4.0 Liter DOHC 24V-VVT-I V6 engine that produces 236 horses and still manages to get 16 miles per gallon in the city and 20 miles per gallon on the highway.

Trucks in this class have gotten roomier and have a much better ride than they did in the old days. Let us start with the fivespeed automatic transmission with four W demand part time 4X4 system with two speed electronically controlled transfer case and automatic limited slip differential. The suspension is Coil Spring Double Wishbone front and rear leaf spring suspension with staggered out-boardmounted gas shock absorbers.

Variable assist power rack and pinion steering add to the handling pleasures of the new Tacoma Double Cab. Powerassist front disc and rear drum brakes brings this baby to a smooth and safe stop. All this rolls to the pavement on P 245/75R 16 tires circulation around a 16 inch Styled steel wheel.

Over the years vehicles in the small truck class are much safer as well. That’s another strong point for the new Toyota Tacoma with Toyota’s Star Safety System with Vehicle stability control, traction control and anti-locking brakes with brake force distribution and electronic brake distribution. All this adds up to Smart Stop Technology. Throw in features likes driver and front passenger air bag system and seat mounted side and side curtain airbags. There are side impact

beams in all four doors of this truck making for safe cabin for all passengers.

Styling has grown with the new Tacoma with argent grille insert/surround, black door handles and mirrors plus front and rear bumpers, LED tail lamps along with SMC inner bed with steel outer panels’ storage. Rails caps and removable tail gate continues to impress. The new deck rail system with four adjustment tie down cleats allows you to secure your valuable loads.

the price of our test vehicle over $31,000. That includes a set of B.F. Goodrich P 265/70R16 tires and engine skid plates for those

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who want to go off road.

Let us not forget this also brings in Bluetooth and XM radio and many others features.

FIESTA PRESENTS THE 16TH ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION A FREE MUSIC FESTIVAL! ERNIE JOHNSON PAYS TRIBUTE TO SAM COOKE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2011 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM AT FIESTA STORE 12355 SOUTH MAIN - HOUSTON, TEXAS 77035

Once you are inside the new Tacoma you get the feeling you are in a luxury vehicle. Mainly due to the carlike dash setup and cloth bucket seats with pass fold-flat features and driver seat lumber support. The tilt/telescopic steering wheel allows the driver to get comfortable for long trips A 60/40 split rear bench seat with adjustable head rest makes the trip better for back seat riders.

Sound comes from an eightspeaker system with AM/FM/CD with MPS/WMA playback with auxiliary audio jack.

The extra value package brings

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SCION tC THREE-DOOR LIFTBACK COMES WELL-EQUIPPED

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View In these days of tough economic times it is comforting to know that Scion is offering a very well equipped vehicle for less than $20,000. Yes I’m referring to the new 2011 Scion tC 3-door lift back. For starters the new Scion is powered by a 2.5 Liter V4 DOHC 16 Valve dual VVT-I 180 horse power engine. Yet it cranks out 23 miles per gallon in the city and 31 miles per gallon on the highway. This engine mated to a six-speed sequential automatic transmission with smooth shifting and automatic stick available. The handling is enhanced by electric power steering and ventilated front and

solid rear disc brakes. The independent Macpherson strut front suspension and double wishbone rear suspension balanced perfectly by 18 inch alloy wheels, wrapped by P225/45R 18 inch performing tires.

Over the years Toyota Motor Sales has always been able to make smaller automobiles with such good quality and the Scion division is proof of that fact.

Safety is a big on such a small vehicle again with Toyota’s Star Safety system; Vehicle stability Control, Traction Control, antilock brakes with electronic brake distribution as well as brake assist and smart stop technology. Driver and front passen-

ger air bags as well as seat mounted side air bags and even knee bags and passengers side curtain. Let us not forget the driver and front passenger active headrests. You know these features are commonly found on much more expensive luxury automobiles.

Keeping the price down and still providing good looks and quality has been at a premium for this product line. The exterior complete with Panoramic Glass Moon roof with power tilt/slide, color-keyed power outside mir-

rors with LED turn signal indicators puts the Scion in the upper class. Again we are talking about features found on big SUVs and full-size luxury vehicles.

Inside you are treated to a good quality well-rounded instrument cluster as well as sport bucket seats up front. Such features as power windows with driver side auto down and power door locks goes well with remote keyless entry with engine immobilizer.

Sure it has A/C and cruise control and low and behold it has

Pioneer 300 Watt AM/FM/CD with eight speakers Aux, and USB port with iPod connectively. Don’t forget we are talking about less than $20,000. A Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic three-spoke steering wheel with audio controls, plus multi-information display and a digital clock rounds out the dash features.

In closing please allow me to add a 60/40 Split Reclining Fold-Fit rear seat and Scion throws in a full tank of gas.

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FIESTA TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THE LATE SAM COOKE

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View In Association with King Arthur’s Productions, Fiesta will pay tribute to the late great Sam Cooke. On Saturday February 19, 2011 at the South Main Store, Fiesta will hold its 16th Annual Black History Celebration and Free Music Festival. The program will last from 12.30-until 6.00PM on the store parking lot just east of the Power Center.

Fun and game for the kids as well as rides and free give-aways all day long so bring the entire family and remember it’s FREE!

The late great Sam Cooke

The world-renown Lady Beatrice Ward and the Angelic Voices

The main attraction will be Soul and Blues Legend Ernie Johnson and his 10 piece Hot and Steamy band performing several of Sam Cooke’s greatest hits. The brother of the late Sam Cooke (L.C. Cooke) will be here from Chicago and join in the celebration. We spoke with Johnson who lives in Dallas about the upcoming event. “King we are certainly excited about coming to Houston again and to do a tribute to Sam and talking with L.C. the other day is just great”.

With 43 years of performing under his belt Johnson went on to say he feels blessed to still be here. “When I’m singing one of the great ones songs I thank god for blessing me and keeping me

here all this time and I love performing in Houston”.

In addition to Johnson fans will be entertained by the Zydeco Legend Little Guyland Leday.

Guyland has a new CD called “Teaching The Young” it’s done with the legendary Goldman Thibodeaux featuring a more tradition Zydeco flavor.

The multi-talented Tee Jee Hooker-Taylor will be down from Kansas City, Missouri doing some tunes of his late father Johnnie Taylor as well as melody of his new hits.

On the Gospel side tradition great World Renown Lady Beatrice Ward and the Angelic Voices will be there. Plus we also have the exciting new group Connections featuring brother Kareem Jackson.

the first African American to coach the U.S. Olympic team and won 23 SWAC titles and 8 National titles during her outstanding career!

Speaking of Prairie View University in addition to our Studewood Cobras Cheerleaders, we have secured the P.V. Black Foxes. Yes we did mean to say the P.V. Black Foxes live and in living color.

Mark it on your calendar that’s Saturday February 19, 2011 from 12:30 PM until 6:00 PM and it’s FREE. For more information listen to Don Samuel, Tommy D. Armstrong and Stevie Good Time T on KCOH AM 1430 and the Crown Prince on Saturday afternoon on KHSN 99.9 FM.

This year will be a first for the lovely and talented Houston’s own Shonnie Murrell, a Sharpstown and Grambling State University graduate. Wait until next edition we’ll have a full story on Shonnie and the rest of the lineup for the 2011 Show.

The 2011 Fiesta Lifetime Achievement Award goes the legendary Coach Ms. Barbara Jacket. Yes the same great woman that went on to become

Ernie Johnson excited about his return to Houston to pay tribute to the late Sam Cooke

The P.V. Black Foxes to perform at Black History Event

T.J. Hooker-Taylor making the show from K.C. Missouri

Little Guyland Leday is headed back to Houston in February

The legendary Barbara Jacket to be honored

The exciting gospel greats Connections

Former Sharpstown Homecoming Queen Shonnie Murrell scheduled to perform at Fiesta Black History Celebration

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SAM COOKE TOUCHED THE WORLD IN 7 YEARS

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Everyone in the whole wide world has heard or taken a liking to one of Sam Cooke’s songs.

During the period from 1957 to 1964 Cooke recorded more than 300 songs and 29 of those songs made the top 40 list. My mind goes back to my upbringing in Mer Rouge, Louisiana. It was the summer of 1965 and my brother Charlie and I had mowed a few lawns and had enough money to go to town on Saturday Night. By that time Sam’s mega hit “Another Saturday Night” was hot on the charts as well as several other tunes. Because barely turning 13, I certainly didn’t have any one and having made $1.25 that day you couldn’t tell me I didn’t have money. At the time I actually thought I’d have two chicks swinging on my little skinny arms. That was not the case, but never the less I still enjoyed hearing the song blasting from the old Seabird at Wilbert’s Café. Those days will never come again, but it sure is great reminiscing about them.

The Sam Cooke Story Born in Clarksdale, Mississippi on January 22, 1931 Sam Cook one of eight children to the union of Annie Mae and Revered Charles Cook a Baptist minister. The family moved to Chicago, Illinois two years later and thus Sam attended Wendell Phillips Academy High School, the same school the late great Nate “King” Cole had attended a few years earlier.

tinctive voice people realized it was him and that didn’t sit too well with the gospel community.

The head of Specialty Records gave Cooke permission to start working on some secular music, but became displeased when he found out it wasn’t kind of music their other artist (Little Richard) was doing. So Cooke and his producer Bumps Blackwell left the label and Cooke begin to do his own thing.

Things took a turn for the better for Sam in 1957 when he appeared on the ABC’s Guy Mitchell Show and later in the same year he signed with Keen Records. His first was the Immortal “You Send Me” with the B side a reworked version of George Gershwin’s “Summertime”, which spent six weeks at # 1 on the Billboard R & B chart. The song also had mainstream success spending three week at # 1 on the Billboard Pop charts.

Needless to say Sam Cooke, a little guy was Clarksdale, Mississippi had started on one of the world’s most famous sevenyear stints in musical history.

Taking advantage of his success Cooke began working even harder at his craft. In 1961 he started his own label (SAR) with J. W. Alexander and Roy Crain.

The label soon added such groups as The Simms Twins, Billy Crystal, The Valentinos, and a couple of soon to be famous acts in Bobby Womack and Johnnie Taylor.

That wasn’t all! Sam Cooke would go on to create a publishing imprint and management firm and left Keen to go to RCA Victor. At RCA his first hit was “Chain Gang” reaching number 2 in the billboard pop charts and he followed that with more hits including “Sad Mood”, “Bring it on home to me” (with Lou Rawls on back vocals), “Another Saturday Night” and “Twisting the Night away”: all super hits and songs we are still listening to today. During this hot string Sam Cooke would go on to have 29 top 40 hits and recorded more than 300 songs mostly singles. In 1963 he recorded a blues-inflected LP “Night Beat” and his most critically studio album “Ain’t That Good News” featured five singles in 1964. At points during this time Sam Cooke would sleep only four

hours a night and spent a great deal of time in the studio working on his perfession.

Becoming one of the first black performer and composer to manage and operate the business side of his musical career. Sam Cooke also took an active part in the Civil Rights Movement!

On December 11, 1964 while sitting on top of the world at the tender age of 33 Sam Cooke’s life came to an abrupt end when he was shot to death at the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles California. Conflicting reports

about a woman who had spent time with him early in the night and the hotel manager who claimed Cooke (who was not known as a violent person) attacked her. The family and friends as well as fans of Sam Cooke never bought the women stories, but the L. A. Police did and the case was ruled as justifiable homicide and closed.

Mourners lined up for more than 4 city blocks as the funeral services were held for Cooke in Chicago and he was buried in Forest Lawn Park Cemetery in Glendale, California.

Starting out with his family members singing in a group called “The Singing Children and later as the lead singer of the Highway QCs in his teen years. Cook, who added the (e) to his last name, went on to replace the tenor singer R. H. Harris with the outstanding gospel group The Soul Stirrers.

Cooke took the group to new level and they were signed by Specialty Records and recorded the hits “Peace in the valley”, “How far am I from Canaan”, “Jesus Paid the debt” and “One more River”...all quality gospel songs.

Gaining popularity as the months went by, Cooke moved to cross over into pop music and recorded a song (Loveable) in 1956 under the name of Dale Cooke. But thanks to a very dis-

The legendary Sam Cooke touched the world in seven years

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SAM COOKE TOUCHED THE WORLD IN 7 YEARS Cooke’s memories will live forever and many artist world-wide are offering version of some of Cooke’s work. Shortly after his death, upstart Motown released “We Remember Sam Cooke”, a collection of his tunes recorded

by The Supremes. Two of Cooke’s songs “Bring it on Home to me” and “A Change Gonna Come” were both featured in the movie Ali. John Mellencamp song “Ain’t Even done with the Night” has Sam Cooke singing on the radio. R. Kelly performed the “A Change Gonna Come’ during his September 2009 “Ladies Make Some Noise Tour” in New York City. The same song was used in Spike Lee’s film Malcolm X and James Taylor did a version of the song in The West Wing.

The late rapper Tupac Shakur made reference to Cooke in his hit song “Thugz Mansion”. Nas makes reference to him in “We Major” with Kanye West. In The Roots song “Stay Cool”, the emcee suggests “I got the soul of a young Sam Cooke”. Even Canadian Punk Rock groups like The Riptides pay homage to Cooke in Change Gonna Come.

The band Night Beats claimed to have borrowed their name from Cooke’s album Night Beat. Even UK great Rod Stewart once told VH1 he use lock himself in a room and listen to Sam Cooke’s vocal phrases.

Stone ranked him #16 on their list of the “100 Greatest Artist of All-Times. In 2008 Cooke was named fourth “Greatest Singer of All-times by Rolling Stone.

Some 46 years later fans all over the world celebrated what would have been Cooke’s 80th birthday on January 22, 2011. In talking with his brother L.C. Cooke who lives in Chicago today we learned the family never believed the Hotel people stories and never will. But they have satisfaction in knowing in just seven years Sam Cooke recorded over 300 songs and 29 of those made the top 40 list. He has since gone down in the industry as one of the world’s finest composers, song writers and soul singers. Cooke paved the way for the likes of the late great Johnnie Taylor and Otis Redding, plus Aretha Franklin

and many other soul singers.

L.C. Cooke is coming to Houston to be the honor guest at the Fiesta Black History Celebration Free Music Festival.

Ernie Johnson pays tribute to Sam Cooke to climate an afternoon of music, fun and games on Saturday February 19, 2011 from 12.30 PM until 6.00PM. L.C. had his share of time in the limelight teaming up with the Doo Wop band Johnny Keyes and the Magnificents for a couple of years and then doing his thing from a solo stand point.

In closing we want to add please come out to the show and meet L.C. Cooke. We know you will enjoy it. Plus there’s all the fun and games for the whole family along with some great singing.

And it’s all FREE!

Cooke was inducted as a charter member in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. In 1999 Cooke was honored with the Grammy’s Lifetime Achievement Award and Rolling

Sam Cooke in studio with Ali

Sam Cooke with Jackie Wilson

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WHAT IS TRUTH? HE THAT REJECTETH ME, AND RECEIVETH NOT MY WORDS Dear reader it is again a blessing to be able to share with you some scriptural TRUTHS, John 17:17. Remember, the purpose of these articles is to seek the TRUTH according to THE WORD, thereby exposing ERROR. We believe this is best done by definitions and the preponderance of scriptures; which is having superior weight, force, importance, or influence of scripture. Again we believe this allows SCRIPTURE to INTERPRET scripture, thereby allowing a better understanding on that topic. We also believe, according to scripture, it is of the MOST importance to know the WILL of GOD, through Christ and his apostles: “Matt 17:4 Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. 5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.” “Matt 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”

“John 17:18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.

19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. 20 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; 21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

22 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:” “Acts 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.” “ Eph 5:14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 15 See then that ye walk (1)circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is”..Definition:(1)circumspectly

199 akribos (ak-ree-boce’); adverb from the same as 196; exactly, accurately: KJV— circumspectly, diligently, perfect (ly). “Eph 3:1 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, 2 If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: 3 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, 4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) 5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;” “2 Pet 3:1 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: 2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:” “I Jn 4:5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. 6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.”

“Jude 1:17 But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;” According to scripture just knowing and or believing is not enough, the BLESSING comes with the will to SUFFER to OBEY, thereby CEASING from SIN: “Rom 10:16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel.

For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” “Phil 1:29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake; 30 Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.” “Heb 3:19 So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.” “Heb 4:1 Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. 2 For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being (1)mixed with faith in them that heard it”…Definition:(1)mixed with faith-4786 sugkerannumi (soong-ker-an’-noo-mee); from 4862 and 2767; to commingle, i.e.(figuratively) to combine or assimilate: KJV— mix with, temper together.

James 1:21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of

naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.

22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. 25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. James 2:17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. 18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. 19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. 20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? 1 Pet 4:1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; 2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. 3 For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries: 4 Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: We MUST NOT forget when we DONOT receive his WORDS gladly, that is, chooses not to hear and or OBEY, we REJECT HIM and the same WORD will JUDGE us in that LAST DAY. Not only do we REJECT him by not RECEIVING and OBEYING his WORD, we also reject SALVATION through GRACE! Note what the apostle Paul said; Acts 20:29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. 30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.

31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. 32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all (1)them which are sanctified.(KJV) Definition:(1)all them which

are sanctified-37 hagiazo (hagee-ad’-zo); from 40; to make holy, i.e. 2) to separate from profane things and to dedicate to God, to dedicate people to God 3) to purify c) to purify internally by a renewing of the soul: KJV— hallow, be holy, sanctify.

(See also renewing; Rom. 12:12) The Lesson: He That Rejecteth Me, and Receiveth ot My Words John 12:44 Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me. 45 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.

46 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. 47 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. 48 He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. 49 For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. 50 And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak. (KJV) John 12:48 (1)He that rejecteth me, and (2)receiveth not my (3)words, hath one that judgeth him: (4)the word that I have spoken, the same shall(5) judge him in the last day.(KJV) Definitions: 1)He that rejecteth me-114 atheteo (ath-et-eh’-o); from a compound of 1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of 5087; to set aside, i.e. (by implication) to disesteem, neutralize or violate, 1) to do away with, to disregard, to nullify, to make void, to frustrate 3) to reject, to refuse, to slight: KJV— cast off, despise, disannul, frustrate, bring to nought, reject.

(4)the word that I have spoken3056 logos (log’-os); from 3004; something said (including the thought); by implication a topic (subject of discourse); by extension, a computation; specifically (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e.

Christ): KJV— account, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say (-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, , utterance, word, work.

(5) the same shall judge him2919 krino (kree’-no); properly, to distinguish, i.e. decide (mentally or judicially); by implication, to try, condemn, punish, 1) to separate, to put asunder, to pick out, to select, to choose: KJV— avenge, conclude, condemn, damn, decree, determine.

John 12:48 ... rejecteth me, (KJV) Deut 18:19 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him. 20 But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die. 21 And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD hath not spoken? 22 When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it (1)presumptuously: thou shalt not be (2)afraid of him. (KJV) Definitions: (1)presumptuously-2087 zadown (zaw-done’);from 2102; arrogance: KJV— presumptuously, pride, proud (man).

(2) shalt not be afraid of him 1481 guwr (goor); to sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear: KJV— abide, assemble, be afraid, dwell, fear, gather (together), inhabitant, remain, sojourn, stand in awe.

(2)receiveth not-2983 lambano1) to take a) to take with the hand, to lay hold of, any person or thing in order to use it 1) to take up a thing to be carried 2) to take upon oneself 1) to admit, to receive 2) to receive what is offered 3) not to refuse or reject

1 Sam 8:7 And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

(3)my words-4487 rhema (hray’-mah); from 4483; an utterance (individually, collectively or specifically); by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naught whatever: KJV— + evil, + nothing, saying, word.

Isa 53:1 Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? 2 For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.

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WHAT IS TRUTH? HE THAT REJECTETH ME, AND RECEIVETH NOT MY WORDS 3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. (KJV) Matt 21:42 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? 43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.

44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. (KJV) Mark 8:31 And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. 32 And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.

33 But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for (1)thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men. 34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it.

(KJV) Definition: (1)thou savourest not-5426 phroneo (fron-eh’-o); from 5424; to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience): KJV— set the affection on, be like-, + be of the same, regard, savour, think.

Luke 9:22 Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.

23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, (1)let him deny himself, and take up his (2)cross daily, and follow me. 24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. 25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? 26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of

my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy angels. (KJV)

nal-3404 miseo (mis-eh’-o); from a primary misos (hatred); to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less: KJV— hate (-ful).

Definitions: (1)let him deny himself -720 arneomai (ar-neh’-om-ahee); perhaps from 1 (as a negative particle) and the middle voice of 4483; to contradict, i.e. disavow, reject, abnegate, a) to disregard one’s own interests or to prove false to himself b) to act entirely unlike himself : KJV— deny, refuse.

Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; 20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: 21 Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began. 22 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. 23 And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. (KJV)

(2) take up his cross daily-4716 stauros (stow-ros’); from the base of 2476; figuratively, exposure to death, i.e. self-denial; by implication, the atonement of Christ: KJV— cross.

Luke 10:16 He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me. (KJV) Luke 17:24 For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day. 25 But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation. 26 And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. 27 They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all. 28 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; 29 But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. 30 Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed. (KJV) John 12:25 (1)He that loveth his life shall lose it; and (2)he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. 26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.(KJV) Definitions: (1)He that loveth his life shall lose it-5368 phileo-1) to love a) to approve of b) to like c) to sanction d) to treat affectionately or kindly, to welcome, to befriend 2) to show signs of love; to kiss 3) to be fond of doing; to be accustomed to, used to doing (something) (2)he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eter-

Heb 2:1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. 2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; 3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; (KJV) Heb 10:26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. 28 He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: 29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? 30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. (KJV) Heb 12:23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, 24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better

things than that of Abel. 25 See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven: 26 Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven.

27 And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain. 28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: 29 For our God is a consuming fire.

(KJV) John 12:48 ... the word that I have spoken, (KJV) Prov 2:1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.(KJV) Matt 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, (1)Ye do err, not (2)knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.(KJV) Definitions: (1)Ye do err-4105 planao (plan-ah’-o); from 4106; to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or virtue), 1) to cause to stray, to lead astray, to lead aside from the right way, to go astray, to wander, to roam about 2) metaphorically: a) to lead away from the truth, to lead into error, to deceive b) to be led into error c) to be led aside from the path of virtue, to go astray, to sin d) to sever or fall away from the truth; used of heretics e) to be led away into error and sin: KJV— go astray, deceive, err, seduce, wander, be out of the way.

(2) NOT knowing-1492 eido or oida-1) to see c) to perceive, notice, discern, discover 1) that is, to turn the eyes, the mind, the attention to anything 2) to pay attention, to observe 4) to inspect, to examine b) to know, that is, to get knowledge of, to understand, to perceive

Mark 16:14 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.

15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

(KJV) John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. (See truth John 17:17) John 5:37 And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape. 38 And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not. 39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. 40 And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life. (KJV) John 14:14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.

15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. 18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. 19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. (KJV)

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WHAT IS TRUTH? HE THAT REJECTETH ME, AND RECEIVETH NOT MY WORDS John 14:23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s which sent me.

25 These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. (KJV) John 16:10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. 12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

John 17:1 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: 2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

(KJV) John 17:4 I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.(KJV) John 17:6 I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. 7 Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. 8 For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. 9 I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.

John 17:11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee.

Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.

12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition;

that the scripture might be fulfilled. (KJV)

Christian baptism: KJV— Baptist, baptize, wash.

John 17:14 I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 15 I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. 16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. 19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. 20 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; 21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

22 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: 23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. (KJV)

Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.(KJV)

Acts 8:12 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, (1)they were baptized, both men and women. 13 Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. 14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: Acts 9:17 And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. 18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and (1)was baptized. 19 And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.

Definition: (1)they were baptized-907 baptizo (bap-tid’-zo); from a derivative of 911; to immerse, submerge; to make overwhelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the N. T.) of ceremonial ablution, especially(technically) of the ordinance of

1 Cor 6:1 Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? 2 Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life? 4 If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church. 5 I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren? 6 But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers. 7 Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded? 8 Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren. 9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. (KJV) 1 Cor 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: 6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. 7 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apos-

tles. 8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.(KJV) 2 Cor 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.

15 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: 16 To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life.

And who is sufficient for these things? 17 For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

2 Cor 4:1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. 3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. 5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (KJV) II Th 1:4 So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure: 5 Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer: 6 Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you; 7 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, 8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: 9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; 10 When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day. (KJV) 2 Tim 3:12 Yea, and all that

will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.(KJV) 1 Pet 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: 7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: (KJV) John 12:48 ... judge him in the last day. (KJV) Matt 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:(KJV)

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WHAT IS TRUTH? HE THAT REJECTETH ME, AND RECEIVETH NOT MY WORDS Matt 25:29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.

30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 31 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: 32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: 33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. 34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:(KJV) Matt 25:41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:(KJV)

Mark 9:43 And if thy hand (1)offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: 44 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not (2)quenched. 45 And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: 46 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. 47 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: 48 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.(KJV) Definitions: (1)offend thee-4624 skandalizo (skan-dal-id’-zo) (“scandalize”); from 4625; to entrap, i.e. trip up (figuratively, stumble [transitively] or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure): KJV— (make to) offend.

(2)NOT quenched-4570 sbennumi (sben’-noo-mee); a prolonged form of an apparently primary verb; to extinguish (literally or figuratively), to extinguish, quench: a) used of fire or things on fire; to be quenched, to go out : KJV— go out, quench.

Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. 46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: 48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. 49 But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foun-

dation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great. (KJV) Rom 2:16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.

Heb 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: 28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.(KJV) Rev 14:12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. 13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.(KJV)

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TO THOSE ON THE OUTSIDE DEAR SINNER HEED THIS CALL PRECIOUS is Time. Therefore while you have time, use it to learn and do Gods Commandments for at the end of life is pay time and your pay will be according as your work has been. You will find in 2 Corinthians 5:10 the following: “For we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ, that everyone may recive the things done in his body according to that he hath done, whether it be good or evil.” You will find in John 15:14. “Ye are my friends if ye do whatsoever I command you.” Solomon said in Proverbs 1:5 “A wise man will hear and will increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain unto wise counsel.”

How shall we escape if we neglect to great Salvation: Hebrew 2:1-3 Salvation is to be worked out. It will not work itself out; God will not work it out for us. o one can work it out for us. It is the duty of man to work out his own salvation.

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A RISING STAR-LATIA WILLIAMS - P.V.

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Prairie View, Texas-With the game on the line and TSU closing to within five points Latia (Puffy) Williams connected on nine of 12 shots and led all scorers with 19 points in the win.

The sophomore guard/forward from Atlanta, Georgia added five rebounds to go with her game winning performance. “Well early in the second half we just started slowly and then finally got it going”. But if they follow the coaching staff, Williams feels the Lady Panthers can really get it all together and win the SWAC championship.”We just

need to focus a lot better and keep our mind on what we’re doing out there and we’ll be alright”.

Coming off the bench is fine in Puffy’s mind and she’s ready to do what it takes to help her team win. “If Coach Wilson wants me to come off the bench and score or defend, I’m willing to do whatever it takes for us to win games”.

When asked about the loss to Southern in their SWAC opener she replied, “We kind of slipped up against the Lady Jags but tonight we got off to a much better start and we want to keep it

that way”.

Williams closed by saying playing three games in six days is no problem because they are in shape. “We are ready to play if we have to play again tonight.

We are ready and willing to help our team win”. She added one assist and one steal to her performance in the win over Texas Southern University.

The outstanding player was AllState while playing at North Clayton High School in Riverdale Georgia. She majors in Health and has been playing ball since she was four years old.

Latia Williams rips the nets for 19 points as PV ran past TSU - Photo by Dr. Victor Keys

COACH OF THE WEEK-LESLIE HARRIS - WORTHING

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View As the girls’ high basketball season hit full stride, the Lady Colts of Worthing are knocking on the door of a district title. Having one district loss to the Lady Wildcats of Wheatley, the Colts are off to a good start in the second half. Beating Booker T. Washington 84-38 and Scarborough 105-0 this week Coach Harris says her team is getting it together. “We are looking forward to our rematch with Wheatley because they are the only team in district to beat us”. The charming coach says her team is going through transitional barriers and you always want your team to peak at the right time. “I can see this team coming together as a unit and before the season ends we feel

we will have balance scoring and a complete team by playoff time”.

as strength training; this is also the district cross-country championship team”.

When asked about working with one of the most celebrated player in HISD history in Nash, Coach Harris says it not as big a chore as some people think it is.

“Not really because we teach character off the floor brining it on the floor”. Harris went on to say the mark of a great player is how well they make the other players around them blend into the team unit. “Jenzel is starting to make that happen and she is really finding the open girl and that’s a plus for us as a unit”.

As we continued talking with Coach Harris we learned she is well aware of the lack of numbers in the inner city schools, but it has not stopped her and her staff from working hard. “If you were to go to the homes and check the residences that should be at their home school, you would certainly see a much better balance of talent in the inner city”.

Conditioning is a big key to the Lady Colts success because they are short on numbers. “Yes we are big on conditioning as well

The Lady Colts compared their stats to the state Class 4A number one ranked them. “There are no dominating teams this year and the one who worked the hardest and plays together will probably win it all”.

Getting the point across that academics comes before athletics but the character of the person comes before academics. “That’s the point we want to make with our kids students of the game and when they leave here we want them to be able to go on to college and understand the academics and athletics and use it to open the doors of education for them” In closing the charming coach added; “we don’t have big numbers but you have to pull together and get the best with what you are dealing with”.

Please allow me to add she is doing a wonderful job along with Michael West a Worthing graduate helping her.

Coach Leslie Harris had Lady Colts of Worthing high school focused on district title - photo by Dr. Victor Keys

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK-BRITTANY PINCKNEY - WORTHING

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View As the Lady Colts of Worthing High School continue their march toward another girl’s basketball playoff year, center Brittany Pinckney is getting better and better. The post players controlled the lane in their games this week as the Colts rolled over Booker T. Washington 84-38 and Scarborough 105-0. All this keeps them one game behind Wheatley for the district lead.

In talking with Pinckney we learn the team has an outstanding player in Jenzel Nash but they really love playing as a unit. “I’m working on my passing and getting my total game up so we can become a complete

team. At just over 6 feet tall, Pinckney admits it helps to have size down low and the team is getting better-rounded this season.

A smile broke out all over her face when we asked about the team’s big win over Booker T. Washington earlier in the week.

“Well I feel we are working day

by day so we can get to the top but it felt good to beat Booker T. the other night”. The talented center went on to add the Colts want to gallop into the playoffs and then turn it on full speed.

“We’re not rushing it; we want to build day by day and keep working hard”.

classroom Brittany says it’s definitely going to be her college major. “Studying the human body and the sciences thereof is fascinating to me”.

In closing Pinckney said she just worked on her game by running to get her conditioning up and did some weighs to get stronger.

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Brittany Pinckney (22) taking care of business in the post for the Lady Colts - Photo by Dr. Victor Keys

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK JENZEL NASH - WORTHING It’s been a while since we’ve seen the likes of Jenzel Nash in an HISD uniform. The senior from Worthing is lighting up the scoreboards and dazzling her fans to the tune of big numbers.

Fact so much so perhaps the last time we saw this kind of allaround play was during the days of Austin’s Debra Williams.

Basically having a target on her back each time she goes on the court Nash says she is well aware of that fact. “Yes sir I understand as I improve my game other teams are going to work hard to find ways to make it tough on us”. The talented senior went on to add it’s a team

In the classroom at Worthing Nash likes Pre-Calculus because she considers it a challenge. In her spare time she loves to watch college women basketball.

Needless to say UConn’s Maya Moore is her favorite player and Cadence Parker who she feels will make a comeback to the WNBA.

remain around sports.

With a love for the game like all the other great ones Nash says she definitely wants to play on the top level. “Well I understand that’s a way from now, but yes sir I want to play in the WNBA or overseas when that time comes”. But for the time being Nash says just getting to know the game is enough to keep her busy for now.

“Knowing I’m not from a basketball family and just started playing four years ago there’s a

lot I’ve still got to learn about the game”. She went on to praise Coach Leslie Harris and her assistant Michael West with helping her develop. “During the off season I worked on my passing and worked on assists because they might want me to play point guard in college”.

In closing Nash said she simply saw some boys playing basketball and decided she could play this game. Well she is certainly playing it very well!

Looking ahead Nash says she is yet to decide what University she will attend but she knows she wants to study Physical Therapy because she wants to

Nash has a tremendously quick release and an excellent first step and all that goes well with a well-rounded knowledge of the game. She started the week with 64 points in an 83-38 win over Booker T. Washington and she closed it out with a sparkling 48 point performance over Scarborough in a 105-0 score.

Nash added five boards, 12 assists and 18 steals in the win.

However the Lady Colts are still in second place because the Lady Wildcats of Wheatley beat them in the first half of district play. Believe me they are looking for to their second meeting.

We spoke with Nash about the season in general and their run for another playoff berth. “It’s been great so far and I knew I had to be a leader and make sure our team comes together so we can be a playoff team again”.

Jenzel ash (24) Worthing All-World guard making big mark in girls’ basketball - photo by Dr. Victor Keys

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ash lays in two of her 48 points

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science because of her love for the science of the human body.

On the other hand Sade like math best and feels the way it challenges her makes it more exciting to make good grade in the class.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK SADE’ AND SANE’ PICQUET - WORTHING

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Giving new meaning to the words the early bird gets the worm, we rolled over to Butler Field House to catch a look at the Lady Colts of Worthing High School basketball team. While talking with Coach Leslie Harris we stumbled upon twins for our Fiesta Student of the week profile. They are Sane and Sade Picquet a dynamic duo in the backcourt on the basketball team.

The lovely and talented twins are the daughter of Jeannette Picquet-Perry and James Perry.

Sane ranks number five in the class while Sade is number 10.

Who could ask for anything better for our profile? Both girls are in the choir and are praise dancers at Kingdom Fellowship Church and both enjoy serving the Lord very much.

In their spare time, both girls run track and are members of the junior ROTC. Throw in the fact they are members on the Lady Colts Cross-Country track and field district champs.

On the subject of goals in life, Sane wants to become an athletic head trainer and learn to work with sport medicine, while Sade wants to become a physical therapist and operate her own business.

Both girls consider their mother as their most driving force in life. Sane said her mother always stresses hard work to her and her coach also played a big role. On the other hand Sade added she feels the words hard work comes up a lot when she’s at home as well as while playing for Coach Harris.

Favorite subjects are similar for the girls also. Sane loves math like calculus but has a flare for

On the subject of describing themselves, both had interesting answers. Sane considers herself to be a bright person who wants to be known as a positive person. While Sade says she likes keeping her feeling in and is not as out front as her sister. But she did admit she loves following in her sister footsteps.

We asked if they had anything to do over in life what would it be?

Sane said she would like to have studied harder earlier on in school. She added maybe she would be number one in their class instead of number five.

According to Sade she too could have done more and both agreed they will do more when they get to college.

As we moved on, talk turned to school changes if they could make the rules at Worthing.

Sane says she would like to see the administration work harder to get the students involved with campus activities and in the community as a whole. While Sade said the district could work

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ERNIE JOHNSON RELEASES NEW CD, CONGRATULATIONS, MR. PRESIDENT

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Soul and Blues Legend Ernie Johnson has released a new CD congratulating President Barack Obama for the passing of the Health Care Bill in 2010. Johnson is entering his 43rd year as a performer feels good about the new Health Care Bill and says it’s an honor to have an African American President sign it into law.

“When we were in the cotton fields of Winnsboro, Louisiana, we couldn’t have imagined a black man as President of the United States”. Ernie went on to say at his age he considers himself blessed to still be here. “Every time I go to a funer-

al of another great singer, I say thank you Lord for blessing me”.

Johnson, a longtime performer, spent many years traveling with the likes of Blues legend Bobby Bland. Over a 15 year period Johnson was also the regular opening act for the late Johnnie Taylor.

The bonus track is “I Remember J.T.” a song paying tribute to his longtime friend Johnnie Taylor.

Known as Little Ernie because he was so young in the late 60s Johnson had a traveling band and learned to sing other people songs until he was able to record his own. Since that time he has recorded over 200 songs.

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WORTHING LADY COLTS GALLOP INTO SPOTLIGHT

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View The Worthing Lady Colts of Coach Leslie Harris are in the spotlight as they battle Wheatley for the District 21-4A title. With many years of watching Booker T. Washington rule this district before the Wildcats won it, the Colts waited their turn. Many feel this is their turn, after beating BTW 84-38 to open the second half as they have their sights set on a rematch with the Lady Wildcats. According to the Colts they will be ready and they are getting it all together. In the BTW game, Jenzel Nash ripped the nets for 64 points and added 48 more against Scarborough. We haven’t seen those kinds of numbers since the days of Austin’s Debra Williams, the All-Time leading scorer in HISD girls’ history.

Unfortunately for Scarborough’s first year coach Paul Wilburn they had to play the Colts on

Saturday. A home grown HISD player himself, Wilburn a former Studewood Cobra certainly has a winning background. The outstanding linebacker from BTW went on to graduate from Prairie View A & M University before teaching and coaching at

Scarborough.

Worthing took advantage of the Lady Spartans under manned squad and jumped to a 40-0 first period lead. The Lady Colts dressed only 6 players also.

The Lady Colts of Worthing high school basketball team

Then it got to 66-0 at the half.

The Colts agreed to run the clock in the second half and called off their press, but still led 88-0 at the end of the third period. Basically it was just standing and watching the Colts still manage to have the ball in their

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hands and score a 105-0 victory.

It marked the first time in 29 years of covering basketball where I’ve seen a team fail to score a single point.

Again I can safely say we certainly feel Wilburn will be able to work with these girls and we want to wish him luck.

Jenzel ash takes a water break as she ripped the nets for 48 points versus Scarborough

HONORING THE LIFE OF JOE D. FIELDS

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Just as the 2011 year begins several of Houston most permanent figures have passed on. On January 16, 2011 the Lord called Joe Dupree Fields home. Born in Henderson, Texas on June 23, 1938 Joe Fields was the son of the late Nellie and William Fields. The family moved to Houston, Texas when Joe was small and he attended Crawford Elementary, E. O. Smith and the historic Phyllis Wheatley. Fields played linebacker for the Wildcats varsity squad. Upon graduating he attended Houston Community College to study business. It was there he met the love of his life in Nettie and they later married. For the more than 54 years and the couple produced six children. Brenda Harris who is the office manager at Uncle Buddy’s, Archie Fields (Chere’), Patricia Goode (Michael), Paul Fields, Paula Dreas (Charles), and Willard Fields (Dian). They have eight grandchildren; Sheree Walker (Julian) Daniel Fields, Jeremy Fields, Jason Fields, Eva Fields, Nicholas Fields Dejuna Fields

and Desiree Fields. The Fields have one great-grand child Elijah Fields and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, coworkers, business associates and friends.

Joe was preceded in death by his parent as well as brothers Earnest and AJ Fields and Sister Inez Telphy.

Three sisters (Willene Jones, Earline Battles and Claudine Johnson (Luther) are left to mourn.

In his early adulthood Joe had special love for the blues and promoted the likes of the late Johnnie Clyde Copeland, Joe Hughes, Clarence Green as well as Guitar Slim and many others.

While working with Access Houston we used to tape delay the Uncle Buddy’s Juneteenth Celebration each year for a 10 year period. At that time we never knew Joe was the guy who booked the acts for that show. He simply went about his business of taking care of business and not once did I ever hear him brag.

In 1969 with his great skills in

sales, Joe met the late legendary Roosevelt “Uncle Buddy” Riley and the two would go on to work together for more than 40 years. During the early years Joe had his own car lot (Fields Auto Sales) before becoming a fixture at Uncle Buddy’s until he retired in 2010.

He always greeted his customers with a smile and conducted business is a very professional manner. You could call on Joe for any parts or services in the automobile industry.

Four years ago we begin working with Fiesta for the Black History Celebration and I would visit with Joe to learn what to do when it comes to booking acts for the show.

For those of you who didn’t know, Joe Fields was much more than an auto salesman; he was able to give quality advice in many areas. Please allow me to say he will be missed by not only his family and the Uncle Buddy’s Car family, but the entire company has lost a giant source of knowledge and information.

The legendary Joe Dupree Fields

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BALL TAKES ROUND ONE AGAINST LAMARQUE

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Pasadena, Texas-The Galveston Ball Tornadoes won for the 23rd time in 44 games when they turned back number one La Marque 81-76 before an over flowing crowd at Phillips Field House in Pasadena. It marks the first meeting between the District 24-4A rivals and the second time around will probably have to go to an even bigger arena. TSU’s Health and Physical Education arena would

be a good choice for the second district meeting between the two teams. Many people covering high school sports feel it will come down between one of these teams to have the better chance of defeating two times Region III, state along with national champ Jack Yates. If you recall it was the Mighty Jack Yates Lions the last HISD team standing in football and La Marque beat them before going all the way to state before they were beaten.

2 following the lost. But they trailed 44-38 at the half to the 23-2 Tornadoes. Slowing it down was the move by Coach Jerald Temple of Ball and it worked as they increased the lead to 10 midway through the third period. But La Marque used the outstanding play of Julien Lewis who scored five straight points to open the fourth period, for one last push. He finished with 26 points but Ball’s Mike Evans 20 points and

Terran Petteway 23 points wouldn’t allow them to catch up.

They combined for 12 fourth period points and put the game out of reach for the Cougars.

But Coach Cedric Mason of La Marque says they will be looking forward to the next meeting.

Who know; there could very well be a third meeting of these two teams for the Region III Class 4A championship!

Action shots from the big game

Ball came into the game ranked number five in the state by some polls as La Marque held down the number one spot in most state polls. The Cougars are 22-

Julien Lewis of La Marque (12) had game high 26 points

Michael Evans (4) had 20 points for Ball in the win

Dietrich Johnson (5)

Josh Brown (1) ball guard

The scoreboard clock tells the story

Diedrick Archie (15)-of Galveston Ball

Terran Petteway (2) scored 23 points to lead Ball

Jerald Temple head coach at Galveston Ball

The overflowing crowd at Phillips

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THE COLLEGE SPORTS REPORT Jerry Woodley

A SEASON IN REVIEW (DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS) Is there a better defensive football conference in the country than the SEC, apparently not? Once again, another bowl game with prolific offenses on the field. The defense was the deciding factor. Whether it was a conference championship game, a bowl game, or a national championship game, it still boiled down to defense; could your team stop somebody from scoring. Offenses bring crowds, but, defenses still wins games.

The Auburn Tigers of the SEC were crowned the 2010 National DivI FBS Champions, after putting up a defensive effect of power and speed.

Winning 22-19, over the Oregon Ducks in the Tostitos BCS National Title Game, at the Fiesta Bowl. They stopped the Oregon Ducks vaunted speed on offense. Once again the SEC proved that it is the #1 college football conference in the country. Then it becomes regional.

This year, the SEC provided the college football nation with a lot of excitement, on and off the field. They (SEC) also represented the bulk of teams for BCS bowls.

TSU would be running the ball to take advantage of running back Martin Gilbert’s ability to carry the load. It would balance the offense, and keep the defense fresh. The same defense that made mincemeat of conference foes Grambling, Southern, and Alabama State twice. Leading the SWAC, for the second year in a row. This year the TSU defense finished #1 in FCS (Football Championship Series) Even though Prairie View provided TSU with an early season loss, I’ve just got to believe that the road trip to Tuskegee was a defining football moment for the Tigers of Texas Southern.

C-USA What a difference a year makes when you can go through a season with few injuries. This year that was not the case, especially locally. Rice had the usual in season injuries, on a weekly basis. But it was definitely not good year for the Cougars. A west coast trip to UCLA that seemed promising, when the

schedule was put together.

Turned into something else, after the starter, then the backup quarterback goes down, because of season ending injuries. The team (UH) went 3-7 the rest of way.

Yes it was a regression year, but it should have provided backups with an opportunity to step in and keep the program moving forward. And that didn’t happen, it needed to, but it didn’t. Now that the NCAA has granted quarterback Kase Keenam, an extra year of football eligibility, offensively UH should be in good shape. Now to shore up the defense, not just at UH, but also at Rice both teams should be back on the winning track, going to a bowl game, competing for a conference championship.

Shoring up the defense changed the mentality at Prairie View and TSU and we saw what the end result was, a championship.

BIG XII

because they found their defense, specialty team, and a quarterback in [name]. After a loss to Missouri that seemed like the team should have at least competed against, Texas A&M Coach Mike Sherman didn’t make apologizes. They just went back to basics and used Kansas as a test pattern. The AGGIES had team explosion, from that point on as A&M moved forward and finished BIG XII play 6-0(including the game), with an appearance in the Cotton Bowl against LSU(4127,LSU). But what a season for the AGGIES (9-4). Texas will regroup, they usually do. This time it will have to be done at a faster clip. The Baylor Bears have finally stepped into the BIG XII football picture. With the return of RGIII, Coach Art Briles Baylor Bears are headed in the right direction. A bowl appearance (TEXAS BOWL, 38-14, Illinois), is a start. It will leave their fans wanting more.

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Lastly, several conference changes will arise the coming seasons. The BIG XII will lose Colorado (PAC 10) and Nebraska (BIG TEN). The SWAC put out an invitation to Tennessee State.

The WAC will lose Boise State and Nevada (both to the Mountain West). The WAC has put an invitation to both LAMAR and UTSA, to replace them. Both programs are just getting into DivI FBS (Football Bowl Series).

The Mountain West loses Utah (PAC 10) and TCU (BIG EAST).

Hopefully there won’t be a lot more moves this summer, but just in case, follow the MONEY. The 2010 Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the year award went to Auburn Tiger Head Football Coach Gene Chizik. Bobby Bowden was named the 2010 Paul “Bear” Bryant Lifetime Achievement Award winner.

Next month I will be starting an online E-blog, on college sports.

Talk about a letdown, what year the Longhorns suffered through. At what looked like it would be a promising year.

Coming off their national championship run, there was depth, and some defensive experience.

But, it didn’t come together, as a team. To the point that Longhorn Coach Mack Brown was forced to apologize to the Longhorn faithful after a weekly display of horrible football. He vowed that would never happen again. Too bad A&M never got the memo,

SWAC We cannot talk, write, discuss, enough about the year that Texas Southern University had in the SWAC. Coach Johnnie Cole and staff did a hell of a job this year. After making the statement at their football media day, that

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Texas A&M Head Football Coach Mike Sherman Paul'Bear'Bryant Coach of Year Award.

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COACH TOYELLE WILSON HAS LADY PANTHERS ROLLING

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Prairie View, Texas-In her first season as the head coach Toyelle Wilson is doing a marvelous job with the Lady Panthers program.

With the help of assistants Dawn Brown, Rob Amboree, Ortega McDavid and Pete Longoria they’ve put together a good game plan and whipped Texas Southern University Lady Tigers

Coach Toyelle Wilson of P.V.

64-52 for their second SWAC victory in three games. They would go on to win three more before losing the next game at Mississippi Valley State on Saturday January 22nd.

Wilson who is in her 5th season with the Panther program is excited to be taking over for Cynthia Cooper-Dyke who moved on. Noted for turning around programs Wilson coached three seasons at Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh leading the program to a 20-win game season. That places her third in NCAA history in the biggest turnarounds in one sea-

TSU women coach Yolanda Wells-Broughton

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The Panther Dolls performing at the half time

TSU traveling cheerleaders - All photos by Dr. Victor Keys

son.

We spoke with Wilson following their win to get some of her thoughts about the Lady Panthers season. The TSU Lady Tigers closed the gap to within five and Wilson talked about what happened during that stretch of the game.”We were allowing TSU to penetrate the lane and not playing very good defense”. After those six or seven minutes, the Lady Panthers got some big plays from Robin Jones and Latia (Puffy) Williams and went on to put the game way.

Coach Wilson talked about the progress of the Panther Program.

“I would like our girls to jell and we want them to get to know one another strengths and weakness, because we have five new players and we just want to peak at the right time”. Working hard in practice is the key to get our team where we want to be in order to win a SWAC championship. Having three games in six days got the Lady Panthers going. “Since they don’t like to practice it was good for them but we are going to need these

two days off before we face Grambling in Dallas. It worked because the Panthers won that game and the following two also.

In closing Coach Wilson said they are looking for three people to step up each game. “It doesn’t matter which three but we had 17 assists on 26 baskets tonight so that shows we are moving the ball well, plus we had four people in double figures”.

Senior forward Robin Jones was on target as she hit on seven of nine shots from the field in the game for her14 points and grabbed a team leading eight rebounds. Jones transferred from Memphis to P V and is a native of Waco Texas. We spoke with Jones as she made some big plays down the stretch. “During the time out Coach Wilson told me I had to step up because Nicole Walton had three fouls and we wanted to attack her”.

They did and Robin scored twice and Walton fouled out of the contest. “No sir, I didn’t feel any pressure because I’ve gotten use to it since I’ve been playing a long time”.

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Senior forward Robin Jones

The P.V., Mascot

The Panthers Alumni coming out for the game

Coaches Byron Brimm and Heishma orthern share a photo during the women game

P.V. Cheerleaders doing stunts

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COACH TOYELLE WILSON HAS LADY PANTHERS ROLLING

The P.V. Panthers Cheerleaders squad

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By Dr. Victor Keys A King-Size View We are honored to announce that our King-Size Mover and Shaker for the month of January 2011 is Coach Clarence Stubblefield.

Coach Stubblefield agreed to meet me at the Fonde Recreation Center and of course he beat me there. He also called to remind me that he was there waiting for me. Before he hung up the phone he stated that “ this place brings up so many memories”.

Coach Stubblefield was born in Grapeland, Texas and moved to Houston in 1955. He is one of 12 children born to his parents, he added that he “ was the 4th one from the bottom”.

Once in Houston, he attended E.O. Smith and graduated from Wheatly High School. He added that “he played on Wheatley’s 1958 State Championship Team”. In the fall of that year

he enrolled into Prairie View A&M University. In 1961 PVAMU men’s basketball team was voted the #1 small college basketball team in America by the Associated Press. The following year they won the AIA Championship; with the leadership, talent, and skills of their Co-Captain, Clarence Stubblefield.

As a young basketball player at Booker T. Washington High School, I thought I was a very good defensive player, until one day when we were slacking off during practice. Coach Stubblefield stopped practice and informed us that we must learn how to play defense if we wanted to be winners. He told us that in college during a big game his defensive assignment was the great Willis Reed. Well, we did learn to play defense and our team has the record for the most games won during the basketball season; thanks to Coach Stubblefield’s coaching abilities.

is scheduled to be inducted into the Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches Hall of Fames this summer.

According, to Coach Stubblefield his biggest claim to fame is having a sister who is the president of an Ivy League School. He added that his sister Dr. Ruth J. Simmons who is the 18th President of Brown University “could ride a horse better than Roy Rogers”.

Coach Stubblefield was inducted into the Prairie View A&M Hall of Fame in 2010 as a player and

As a basketball coach, teacher, surrogate father, and mentor for over 45 years, Coach Stubblefield touched many lives and redirected the pathways of many young people. He stated “that many of his former basketball players went on to do great things in life, and had great college careers like Randy Burns”. Many became successful professional athletes like Leonard “Too Tall” Mitchell, Mercury Hayes, Dwight Davis, and Marvin Jackson. Some became engineers, teachers, coaches, lawyers like Jeremy Brown, and doctors like Rueben Monmouth.

Coach Stubblefield added that even I was one of his former basketballplayers who went on to become his boss and the interim principal at Booker T. Washington H.S./H.S.E., he

stated that “during his career he had worked for only one principal and that was Mr. F.D. Wesley”. Coach Stubblefield stressed that he truly loved working at Booker T. Washington with Mr. Wesley and his staff, mainly because of the support he received for the basketball program and loved the entire school showed for each student.

When asked about his future plans Coach Stubblefield stated that “his plans include being a volunteer coach and helping young people learn to play the game of basketball”.

I truly enjoyed interviewing Coach Stubblefield, just as he stated that being at the Fonde Recreation Center brought back fond memories for him, I also had fond memories interviewing my former basketball coach.

Dr. Victor Keys reporting for A King-Size View

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Come out and support your Tigers at home on Saturday, February 5 2011 TSU vs Prairie View 6:30 PM

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TSU MEN BASKETBALL PROGRAM OFF TO 6-1 START

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View The Texas Southern University Tigers Men Basketball program won their first six SWAC ballgames including a big win over Jackson State University. For third year coach Tony Harvey, the Tigers have won close games and came from behind and just about any way to walk away with win. It was down in Itta Bena, Mississippi that the Tigers fell behind early and could not comeback as the Delta Devils pulled to 6-1 and into a first place tie with TSU and Jackson State. The final count was 89-76 and easily the most points they have allowed in conference play this season.

Mississippi Valley scheduled to play Saturday, TSU can take a game lead on the loser of that game with win over Alabama A & M which has a 5-2 mark and still in the chase.

Having a pretty good blend, the Tigers have used the inside strength of Travele Jones on the boards along with all around play of Kevin Galloway. The sharp shooting of Lawrence Johnson-Danner has come in handy as well as former Jones star Harrison Smith providing a spark off the bench.

Two more homes games this weekend and the Tigers will have a chance to remain in the running for a SWAC regular season title.

Miss Black World Houston sings national anthem

With Jackson State and

P.V. Trant Simpson looks for room versus TSU

TSU Tigers Dolls pose for photos Action shot TSU-Jackson State game at H and P E arena All photos by Dr. Victor Keys Lawrence Johnson-Danner (11) celebrate another win with assistant coach

Baseball coach Michael Robinson and TSU players honored at halftime of Jackson State game

Former Jones star Harrison Smith (5) TSU Ocean of Soul Band at J-State game

TSU student body gets into the game

TSU coach Tony Harvey on KTSU post game show

The 2010-2011 TSU Cheerleading squad

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TSU LADY TIGERS GET FIRST CONFERENCE WIN

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Itta Bena, Mississippi-The Lady Tigers of Texas Southern University and Coach Yolanda Wells-Broughton got their first SWAC win. Getting 24 points from NaDosha Strickland and 21 from Gabrielle Rosiji the Lady Tigers rolled to a big 63-56 victory at Mississippi Valley State.

Nicole Walton pulled down nine rebounds in the victory.

1995 graduate of Grambling State University, is in her third year at TSU. Associate head coach is Darren Brunson while Wesley Brooks and Deidre Jones are their assistants as graduate assistant duties are handled by Adrian Rogers. With two home games coming up the Lady Tigers need to get busy if they want to catch up with the field.

Their 1-6 mark is far from what they expected when the season open.

Broughton, a local product and a

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aDosha Strickland (3) rattled the nets for 24 points

Gabrielle Rosiji (13) rips the cords for 21 points

icole Walton (23) whipped the boards for 9 rebounds

Coach Yolanda Wells-Broughton in her third year at TSU

Denise Taylor, head coach of Jackson State

JAMES P. GREEN MADE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON HISD SPORTS

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View As the 2010 year came to a close the good Lord took home another metro-Houston area great. On December 22, 2010 James Patrick Green passed away after more than three years of illness.

Born on June 30, 1955 to Lizzie and James Green, Patrick as family members called him went on to grow up at Booker T. Washington, graduating in 1974.

He went to earn his B.S. degree from Prairie View A & M University in 1979. James began his teaching and coaching career at Attucks Middle School where he was named coach of the Year in 1986.

With a love for photography it was on the sidelines we first met James. There he was taking photos of the majorettes and drill team and provided a quality as well as economical services for those students. As the years

went on James retired from coaching and teaching and spent more time working on his photo business. By that time he was doing weddings and family portraits and the likes. Getting better with age, Green began selling his photos to newspapers and magazines. So it was an easy decision for us to make him the chief photographer for A Kingsize View Monthly Magazine.

We worked with Green until his health began to fail in 2007.

Without a doubt we had some great years together and no one could beat Green with track action shots.

Track and field was certainly his first love and he made the most of it. Working his way to become the state’s most respected official starter, working the world class TSU Relays for years. He was Certified Athletic Officials of the USA Track and Field (USATF) Gulf Association.

In 1998 Green was honored by the USATF Gulf Association when he received the associa-

tion’s John “Doc” Phillips Outstanding Officials Service Award.

Noted as a caring man, Green spent seven years caring for his disabled younger brother until his own health begin failing him in 2007. The family also lost Mrs. Lizzie Green in 2000 and James Green Sr. is also said to be ill.

James P. Green is survived by his father James Green Sr., three brothers Darrell, Michael and Mark, two sisters Antoinette and Cynthia, nephew Michael, plus an uncle and aunts along with plenty of cousins and friends.

It was wonderful working with Green all those years. During the home going services Rev. Henry Carey III was short and to the point. The James P. Green I knew would have wanted it that way!

James P. Green provided quality photos at reasonable prices for many years

James P. Green the official starter for Track and Field events

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The Way I See It

IS IT OKAY NOT TO PLAY WHEN INJURED?

By BIG John Chandler I guess I like many others wondered why Jay Cutler looked and acted the way he did during the second half of the National Football Conference championship game against the Green Bay Packers. He was injured as the fans were told but something just didn’t seem right. He wasn’t taped up, he wasn’t sitting on the bench, nor did he have headphones on to encourage the other two quarterbacks. No, he just stood there with a sort of disinterested face as the Bears gave a gallant effort. After the American Football Conference title was won by Pittsburg, instead of the talk concerning the 45th Super Bowl, everyone

had an opinion about Cutler. It seams as though the only topic people wanted to discuss was Cutler was worthless. People questioned his toughness, his ability to be a leader, his ‘softness’. I was just amazed at athletes from different sports calling out Cutler. He is by many accounts, not a well liked football player by many athletes in the NFL. But the anger that was generated by this decision not to return to the game in the second half left me wondering-when does an athlete not attempt to play with an injury? I remember former teammates of mine who tried and failed to re-enter ball games with some serious injuries. They loved the game so

In The Love Corner

By Stevie T

HOW’S YOUR LOVE LIFE? Hey Houston, how’s your love life holding up??? Did the holidays make it better or worse? If everything is going smoothly that’s a good thing my hats off to you. If for some reason you chose to make changes for the new year, and maybe to go it alone for a while that’s ok too.

Sometimes when we step back and take a look at things in a non pressured state, we will find that we can make better decisions, even though it may not seem like it at the time. Going into the month of February alone can be quite an ordeal if you are used to having a partner, a mate,

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a significant other. February is not only Black History month; it is the lovers’ month because of the most celebrated lovers’ holiday. Do I need to say it, Valentines Day... For those of you who can’t wait, it is sometimes more anticipated than Christmas. Why??? Because everyone wants to be loved or belong to somebody, attached at the hip, the old ball and chain.

It’s not quite that bad but you know what I mean. There is no perfect relationship, but as known if two people love each other then they will try and stay together through the good and

much that they could never ever see themselves being on the sidelines during a game. They just couldn’t see it see it. On the high school level, no one wants to bee seen as an injury-type guy or gal that can’t finish a game without getting hurt. That’s just part of who you are; play until physically you can’t go anymore. The late Vince Lombardi had his players so afraid of missing time due to injury that many of them played with serious injuries which led to respect from players around the league.

That was wrong but let’s remembers the time when those things occurred. With today’s physical treatment, some injuries are just a few days from being nearly healed. Concussions once thought of as just headaches, are seen as very dangerous injuries and are treated as such. But the bottom line is no one should face judgment bases on their

reaction to an injury. No athlete is neither a hero for playing with an injury nor a goat for not giving it a try to play and stay in the game. If Cutler’s injury was serious enough to prevent him from playing in the biggest game of his career, then he made the right decision for himself.

Until all the facts are known; remember all of us were not on that sideline so we don’t know everything, roasting that man for this is just plain wrong. He had the doctors’ right there with him and they made the decision for him not to re-enter the game. I know my body and no one will tell me whether I should or not continue to play with an injury. I will never question any athlete about an injury. That’s just not my call and I won’t do it. This questions a person’s credibility and that’s just something we all don’t have a right to do so.

the bad. If everything in your relationship is ok, one hundred percent of the time, I want to know about it. If you are not in a committed relationship this will be a time to poke someone you have had your eye on.

Sometimes Cupid’s arrow does not do us justice. Is there somebody you have eye for but not sure if the feeling is mutual? I guess the only way to really find out is to test the waters. If for some reason your personality doesn’t allow you to make the first move, call on a friend or co-worker to break the ice. You know the saying don’t be shy or love will pass you bye. Have you ever felt that you may have let Mr. or Mrs. Right get pass you because you didn’t make that move? You can never really know; but have you ever had that feeling years down the line, that she or he could have been the one. You went one route and it ended up a dead end or worst

like driving over a cliff. Did you get stuck with Cupid’s arrow or did you just get STUCK! Nevertheless we put our hearts out on the limb hoping it won’t come crashing down. After the gift of life, love is the next best thing. If you have a love cherish it and treat it like you would want to be treated. If you can’t afford the flowers the candy, the RING, just do something nice. If it is all about material things then maybe this person is not right for you. For loves comes from the heart and not the pocketbook. A nice card should do. Make sure you join Ms. Sheppard and I on Wednesdays for in The Love Corner where we discuss topics concerning love and relationships, and you can call in for help or help those who might need a little help. The show has been a huge success. It happens every Wednesday at 8 pm. You can also join us for a Pre

Note-This column is dedicated to the third anniversary of my mother Gloria D. Chandler’s death. I can still say with tears in my eyes, I miss her so much.

She was great mother and even better friend!

That’s just the way I see it!

Valentines party at Cafe 4212 on Sunday February 13 at 6pm.

There will be live entertainment, giveaways, and great food from Larry and his crew at It’s Just Breakfast and Soul food Restaurant. For more info stay tuned to 1430 KCOH for more details and ticket giveaways or call 832 498 0654. The top love songs for this month are: 1 Let’s Get it On Marvin Gaye 2 Reasons Earth Wind and Fire 3 The First to say Goodbye Gladys Knight 4 I was Made to Love You Gerald Levert 5 Adore Prince If you would like to be a part of all the up-coming events check me out on face book under Stevie Goodtime T. So until next time put a little love in your heart, the look of love in yours eyes and don’t forget to tell someone you love them, even if that someone is YOU!

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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MADGELEAN BUSH

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Madgelean Bush was born February 1, 1931 in Stevenson Community just outside Bellville, Texas. She is the fifth of nine children born to Eddie and Mathis Bush. Following a turbulent child hood going back and forth between relatives’ homes, Bush made her way to Houston. As a teenager Bush worked as a domestic worker and with a catering service in order to raise her daughter (the late Kathryn Lois) and son (Gregory Albert Bush). Fact is it was at Greg’s home in Humble with all her family surrounding her on Christmas Day First Lady Madge Bush went home to be with God.

My mind quickly reflects back to the first time I met Ms. Bush.

It was following a break-in at the King Center and thieves had stolen the uniform of the King Center Youth football team.

Thanks to Ralph Cooper on KYOK AM 1590 and Willie Shamblee the owner of Club WAS on Crosstimbers we were able to raise some funds to help toward getting new uniforms.

Later on Marcus Brigance came forth from the Fun football league and gave the King Center boys a whole bunch of uniforms.

Back in 1980 we went over to the King Center to take the funds we had collected and I saw this lady running behind a kid down Sampson. So I went inside and asked for Ms Bush and they told me that was her you seen running down the street. It seems the youngster had relieved himself under the tree and Ms Bush was chasing him to give him a reminder she didn’t allow that. A few moments later Ms Bush came back huffing and puffing then asked me what she could do for me. When I told her what I was there for she said ‘Thank God, these kids are worrying me to death about those football uniforms’. A year later we put on a boxing show at PABA with the help of both the King Center and Rev. Ray Martin’s Boxing Gym. That was aided by boxing promoter Robert Turner of Abel Ten. All this community service caught the eye of the late Varee Shields who was managing edition of the Houston Forward Times. So a year later we started writing for the Forward Times on Mr. Shield’s recommendation.

After that we made it our business to stay in touch with Ms Bush and the King Center. Fact in 1993 when Ms Bush celebrated 25 years of operation, King Arthur’s Productions did their video and played it before a packed house with Governor Ann Richards as the guest speaker. Dr. David Scott of Exxon was instrumental in helping the King Center stay afloat and worked hand and hand with Ms. Bush. A few days after the banquet, Ms Bush took the advice of family and friends and finally took a small vacation just to rebuild her strength. We spoke with her upon her return and she told me she felt good about her life’s work and had made peace with the Almighty God while on vacation. She went overseas and told me she stood on the equator while one foot was in sand that was nearly 100 degrees hot and the other foot was on land that was freezing cold. Bush went on to say the only way that could happen it would have to be the work of the Lord controlling nature.

That’s what I will always remember about Ms Bush and that hat she was wearing still stands out.

Upon arriving in Third Ward the next 65 years, Madge Bush would set new standards as it relates to community services.

On the eve of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination in 1968, Ms. Bush had teamed up with a small group of socially conscious citizens to open the community center. When King was assassinated a day later they decided to give it his name. Its purpose was to help empower and enrich the lives of the community residents through job training, GED and educational programs for both youths and senior citizens activities. They also added Day Care, drug and alcohol counseling, upholstery, ceramic, sewing, and typing classes to name a few. Bush using her outstanding vision went onto to develop the Moses Leroy Day Care Nursery. The Mickey Leeland Crisis Nursery and the Madge Bush Transitional Housing facility for Women and Children added to the list of quality services. For more than 35 years Bush served at the Executive Director for the Center before retiring in 2005.

Not once did her programs go without her attention. Fact is when funding came late Ms Bush paid her staff out of her pocket until federal funding

came. Having a true understanding of what it like to be without Ms Bush wasted no time in helping those in need.

Joining Boynton United Methodist Church at an early age Ms Bush made a deal with the young pastor Robert Earl McGee who is now the senior pastor at Third Ward’s Trinity United Methodist Church. It was McGee who offered the eulogy at Bush’s home going services.”Pastor I’ll get more involved with the church if you become a board member of the King Center. The two came to terms and it worked for the rest of Ms Bush life.

McGee said he was truly impressed with the passion Ms Bush had for the least and the lost. Ms Bush went on to serve as member on several boards during her tenure.

The social life of Madge Bush is well documented as well as her involvement with politics. She served on numerous board of directors and advisory boards at the state and local level. She found time to serve with the PTO of Blackshear Elementary, Ryan Junior High and yes Jack Yates Senior High School. Bush served as Precinct 247 Judge and Democratic Party officer for Harris County. One of the most exciting days for Ms Bush came when she attended the inauguration of Barack Obama.

She also attended several State and National Democratic Convention as a delegate and had the opportunity to attend three Democratic Presidential Inaugurations and two gubernatorial inaugurations. Bush spoke before the United States House of Representatives. The list of awards won by Ms Bush included North Houston Frontiersmen’s Drum Major Award, JACS National Volunteer of the year (1996) and Houston Pillar of the Community award in 2001.

After serving as a member on several ministries including the Society of St. Stephens United Methodist Women and the senior’s Ministry, Bush was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star.

It was clearly and honor to have known Ms. Bush and her straight forwardness was a thing of beauty. We shall cherish her memories for as long as we live!

The legendary Madgelean Bush

A VIEW From The Stands

By Ryan McGinty PRAIRIE VIEW A&M SOFTBALL INKS THREE DURING EARLY SIGNING PERIOD The Prairie View A&M Lady Panther softball team bolstered their roster for the 2012 campaign with the addition of three high school standouts during the early signing period. Joining the team next season are Ke’Shae Monique Evans-Brown, Shontel Lopez and Olivia Pace.

Brown is the lone instate signee as she hails from Clear Creek High School in League City, Texas. Born in Galveston, Texas, the 5-5 Lady Panther to-be is a two-year letter winner and starter for her high school softball team and has significant select team experience as she was selected to play with the North American Prospects 2011 USA Softball Team along with the Phaze 2 Select Team.

Active in the community, Brown is a member of the ParentTeacher Student Association, Link Crew, Boy’s and Girl’s Club and Macedonia Church

Ministries.

A native of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Lopez is a decorated player as she’s a three-time all-district honoree along with earning Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year Honors during the 2009 campaign. In addition to the softball program, Lopez was also attracted to the school’s Health and Human Performance Department as she intends to major in kinesiology.

Olivia Pace rounds out the trio of signees as she’s a fouryear starter at Highland High School in Palmdale, Calif. Pace has earned the All-Golden League and All-Valley Awards during her tenure along with being named the Most Valuable Outfielder. She was also selected to participate in four All-Star Triple Crown Tournaments.

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