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            <title>This is what I have learned, Im not bitter, Im just getting better.</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[These are my opinions, and I have experienced these things, so I am sharing, some of you maybe much more smarter than I, or just as naive, but this information will bless someone, that is my hope.  We all want to get to the point of courtship and eventually marriage.  Take a look and just think on these things. God Bless<br /><br /><br />1. Establishing a friendship first will help you learn more about this person character and help you to determine, if its something you really want to pursue.<br /><br />2. Don't allow your heart to get involved too quickly, whatever you are feeling is an emotion of many things(newness,excitement), pray for discernment!<br /><br />3. Don't make your home dating central! No matter how tired he claims to be, he can rest before he comes to p/up for the date! Your sofa is not a date!(wanting to chill and relax at your house is not a date)<br /><br />4. If he won't take you out in public, he doesn't need to see you in private either! That's shady!<br /><br />5. When in a relationship your guy, if he is really a God send, won't require sex from you until your wedding night! You have nothing to prove by sleeping with him. <br /><br />6. Sex is for married people! That's all!(I choose to abstain)<br /><br />7. Men are men! No matter what position or title they hold, Ceo, Pastor, Minister, Doctor or Blue collar brother, they all have needs like we do! Hold yourself to a higher standard, they'll either flee or stay to see what the ending will be...Marriage!<br /><br />8. Remember people have a past, no one is perfect, just be careful not to let your past, hinder your present and your future.<br /><br />9. Prayer is needed, pray with him and for him. Pray for a God ordained relationship.<br /><br />10. Always be you, there are no perfect people or perfect relationships, don't change for anyone but God!]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:16:51 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Something had to die......</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[For the wages of SIN is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord Romans 6:23. For Sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. 1Corin 15:56. Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins Ephesians 2:1.   Something had to die....What has died in your life because of Sin?  In most of these scriptures, the Bible is speaking of a Spiritual Death, or if you look deeper, it could be the death of something in your life, Relationships, ministries; it could be anything at all.  Also consider because of the Sin in our life, what have we missed out on because of sin and disobedience? I shudder to think where I would be right now had I not let my flesh have its way and I had listen and obey the word of God.  Sin is all around us, but it doesn't mean we have to participate.  Something Had To Die, I think of King David, Bathsheba and Uriah.  While having a conversation with a Pastor friend of mine, he brought to light, that it was a great possibility that King David and Bathsheba would have eventually gotten together, because Uriah, her husband was always on the frontline in battle, he would have more than likely died sooner than later, but because of flesh and selfishness, King David could not wait for that, he had to move the situation along.  Now King David was a man after Gods own heart, and he consulted God for everything, but we can be safe to say that he did not go to God in prayer regarding this situation. In 2Samuel 11 this situation is discussed and in verse 27 it states, "But the Lord was displeased with what David had done"   Something Had To Die.....because of the horrible way David obtained Bathsheba, there were consequences for this act and their first born child had to die.  In Psalms 51 David prays a prayer of repentance that is like none other, God did forgive him and spared his life, yet because of this Sin he committed, Something Had To Die. I would rather obey the word of God, than sin against Him and suffer with the consequences of a spiritual death, or the death of a dream, relationship, and ministry.  Living a Holy life is not hard, when you are committed to it.  In Nehemiah 9:29 part of the scripture says "people will find life if only they obey, speaking of the commands and regulations of God.<br /><br />Again I will ask, what has died in your life because of Sin? Was that Sin worth it? Are you better or worse because of it? Think about it, why lose, when you could win...Because of Sin Something Will Have to Die.<br /><br /> <br /><br />DLB 8/16/11<br /><br />.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:03:13 -0700</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[Just a couple of days ago a friend and I were on the phone, talking about a situation that my family is going through, very heavy and energy consuming.  She just kept saying, God your people are hurting and we don't understand, why are so many of your people going through and hurting like this, it turned into a very heavy whaling coming out of her spirit, behind this situation, I felt her pain, because its also my pain.  I started to think, yes God what is going on, why are so many of your people going through? I don't consider myself anything like the Israelites who worshiped other gods and murmured and complained about any and everything.  Well now, I know I do complain when things don't go my way, and I have worshiped other gods so to speak, for instance, making men and relationships more important, than the relationship i have with God.  We can make our own problems and then we want to cry out to God why, lawd why me, when all we had to do was seek the Kingdom of God first (Matt 6:33), and remember that obedience is so much better than sacrifice, we could prevent putting OURSELVES in bad situations to begin with.  Right now, I am letting something that is important to me, wear me out and its my own fault, had I obeyed the will of God in the first place, followed his commandments, maybe my situation would be better. As for my family situation, I will leave that up to God, he is faithful and I know his word is true, what he did back in the days of the Bible, he is able to do for me and mine today, even better.  God is an awesome God, we just need to listen and obey, and follow His will for our lives.  I'm not saying we won't go through, but man, if we could just stop, putting ourselves in these situations to make ourselves go through.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:07:42 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>I do care.</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[I once had a man tell me, that it was hard for him to believe that someone wanted to care for him or even think about him.  I thought is was a line he was using, but then i started hearing other women saying this about the men they were dating or just breaking up with. Why is it, that there are men out there, that can't believe a good woman, can love and appreciate them.  I get the fact that, in past relationships, men and women alike have been hurt, abused or mistreated.  My only issue here is, I'm not the woman before me, I'm me and if you don't give yourself a chance to get to know me, really see who I am, not only are you short changing yourself, you doing the same to me.  Obviously I saw, enough in you to make and take the time to want to get to know.  OK, so we all can't be dating the same wounded man, I really want to know, what is it with men, that make them very skeptical about the new woman, why won't you give her a real chance? You have to know that shes not your ex-wife, your ex-girlfriend, or your crazy baby mama.  Men, women have the same issues, but we can bounce back so quickly, why can't you?]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:23:56 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>What I know.</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[So here&#8217;s what I realize, the best relationship, I&#8217;ll ever have is the one I need to cultivate with God.  I have a strong desire for a relationship, and I know that God placed that desire with in me.  I also know He is the best Relationship advisor I&#8217;ll ever have, so at this very moment, I have placed that desire and want back into his hands, and I&#8217;ll work on getting closer with Him and my family.  At this point, I have so many other things to be concerned with, that this one little detail, I am sure God can handle better than I. I am grateful for the men who have entered my life, nothing really lasting, but still very beneficial.  I can look back now and take a little something from those men and now know what I want and don&#8217;t want when it comes to a potential mate.  I truly deserve, so much more than what I have been getting lately and what I have allowed myself to put up with.  Truth be told, I haven&#8217;t dated a lot, but the few experiences I have had, have been life altering.  What I do know is there are a lot more needy and attention seeking men out in this world than there are women.  There is nothing wrong with a man who needs, we all need something, the problem is when he doesn&#8217;t know how to give as well as he receives.  That&#8217;s been my dilemma as of late.  Until God sends that one who can Give and Receive, I&#8217;ll be fine, I have two people in my life that I need to pour into, and make sure they are ready for this world, I&#8217;ll focus on them and the ministry God gave me.  I thank God for a clear mind, I&#8217;m settled in my spirit, with this whole relationship game, and sometimes it really can be considered a game, for those who are willing to play, at this point I&#8217;m not willing nor able.  God got this one, and I will just sit and be still, waiting to be found, but also being about my Fathers business.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:21:34 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>What's New -Today</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Hey everyone, its me Dionne just wanted to give you an update on what's been going on in my world, since I put out the promotional cd, There's a Message in the Music.  God has been good and very consistent with me, and some times we get a little lax in our service to Him.  I am better about that, now a days.  I have finished the writing process for all the songs I want to include on the new project including the 3 previous songs that were on the Promo cd. I don't want great songs going to wasted, that people have still not heard yet.  I believe God for the provision of the vision he has given to me.  I am excited at the great possibilities of this upcoming project.  The name you asked&#8221;¦.hhhmmmm I still feel that there's a message in all that God gives me to write, but I am leaning towards something simple, yet meaningful.  I'm still working that out.<br />One thing God told me was to get everything in order before I began to record anything, make sure all songs were complete (finished writing) and know exactly how I want them to sound.  I am grateful, because sitting on my bed one morning, I heard an angelic choir singing above my head while I was reading Psalms 46, amazingly enough, I wrote a worship song from that particular division of Psalms.  Then immediately after that, worship song number 2 came into play (Welcome in this Place).  I am truly blessed by how he did this.  So next month, I am going into the studio to start recording and I am stepping out on faith, that provision will be made. I will ask this of those who support the ministry of Dionne L. Brown and all Indy artist, please keep this next phase in your prayers, that God will truly make away.  I believe that he is able and willing.  Its his will that I be blessed and now I want to share the blessing of music with you.<br /><br />Have a super blessed day guys and gals.<br /><br />Much respect&#8221;¦.DLB]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:29:48 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Attitude of Gratitude (1/2009)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[While driving home this evening, I had the Gospel music blasting, just enjoying the sound of the Lord, I put in the Clark Sisters' Blessed and Highly Favored, and this over whelming feeling to scream out over took me, it was on the part" it could of been me, it should of been, it would of been me, if it wasn't for the blood" then I started to remember, and Incredible God deserves an incredible praise, on to It's not about us, it's about Jesus, then i could hear Byron Cage sing, "can't nobody, do me like Jesus, can't nobody love me like the Lord can" .  I said I all that to say this, God is so awesome, I am so humbled that he chose me to sing his praises, to speak about his goodness, I Love the Lord so much, he thought enough of me to make me one of His servants. I am so grateful, God sees me in a way i can't see myself sometimes, its just awesome to know how much he loves us, when sometimes we don't love ourselves.  I won't take the gift for granted, I won't complain, I just need to remember where my help comes from, when friends and love one forsake me, God is right there. It really doesn't matter wht others think about me, as long as God is pleased with my efforts, that's where I am at, pleasing God, I just pray that you catch on to what He is doing in me.<br /><br />Sometimes we don't thank God enough for our gifts, it's not by our power or might, but by Gods' alone.  Lord I apologize for sometimes being inconsistent, for not always being grateful or faithful, I am sorry for being selfish, as long as God gets the praise the honor and the Glory, my job has been done, I am a vessel, being filled daily. If you take sometime and look back over your life, go back through the years and see how far God has brought you, your attitude will turn into gratititude.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Humbly submitted by,<br /><br />Dionne L.Brown]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:28:08 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>How do you treat God? (12/2008)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Sunday at church Elder Perry asked me, "how's God been treating you" I replied, good very good, in one instant, the thought came to me, how have i been treating God?  great question right, it makes you think, we know God is awesome and wonderful, kind and shows us mercy everyday, but seriously think about the question : "how do i treat God"  do i treat him better than i treat man, better than myself, do i give him the time i should, do i praise him like i should, wait do i spend enough time in prayer and worship?  All great questions....so what's your answer...hit me back.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:26:42 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Sad this about Divorce (12/2008)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Here I am to speak to my divorced sistas and brothas, why people why? Ok there  I was today talking to my aunt, who will NOT be joining us for dinner, more than a little disturbed, but I do understand, because my uncle, her ex-husband, doesn't want her to be there because he will be there the first time in years, probably bringing his new female.  Ok my aunt is grown, my uncle needs to act grown and stop tripping.  Things like this disturb me, because when men and women divorce, its like you actually begin to see the REAL person you were married to, selfish and with a mean streak.  Normally women and their children live together and the father gets the children on the weekend (not done enough) while talking to my aunt, we shared how it often feels like when a man divorces a woman he divorces the whole famoly, kids included, that's the hurtful part, brotha you don't ever have to speak to me again, but don't neglect the children, they have done nothing wrong. It's just sad, can we be adults and act the part, ok your marriage didn't make it, hopefully when you parted ways it was amicable, but if it wasn't please remember the children, don't continue to hurt each other, your life has moved on, let go of the past hurts and pains and just live, I truly believe this can be done and not just on tv shows like All of Us. Well all I am saying is lets be grown about our situation, I am really asking God to make this part of my ministry talking with divorce people and helping them make the transition, it's not easy but with the grace of God healing can be achieved.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:25:35 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>For Fathers and Mothers (12/2008)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[I just wanted to say please don't forget your sons and daughters, this is such a tough world and your boys need the example that a strong father can give them.  Your daughters need to see what a real man looks like so when she is presented to the right man she can make the right choice in a mate.  Divorce has caused many men to not only divorce their wives but also the children seem to get divorces as well.  Its not right and God is not pleased.  There is nothing you can be doing that is more important than you children.  Life goes on and people find new interest, its all well, but remember the children, they have done nothing wrong.  Boys today have nothing but bad imagines to pattern themselves after and Fathers you need to step up, the saying is a woman can't raise a boy to be a man, many are doing it though, but oh how great it would be if she didn't have to work double duty being the nuturer as well as the male example in the household.  Ican't believe I am saying this but what happened to the divorces of ole...you know where the mothers had the children Mon- Fri. and dads got them on the weekend.  Why are dads lacking these days.  No one is saying you can't have a life, but your life also should evolve around the children you help bring into the world.  Now mothers stop tripping, I personally have been praying for my son, that God would bring a strong, black, Godly, intelligent, empolyed man into his life that would show him how to be a man, and how to respect women as well as himself.  I am doing all I can, wish dad would take more of an interest, I am not the only woman with this is I am sure, but I will not be a B*tch about it either, I have aske for the participation, you choose not too, then guess what i am praying it and you, because what I can't do, God will and can.  So i gues the point I am trying to make ladies is don't stoop to these tired mens level, keep doing what you do, but pray even harder for your sons and daughters, maybe the example they need to see is a strong mother doing it Gods way.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:24:04 -0700</pubDate>
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