Late Tuesday, ahead of a scheduled catastrophe, Pres. Donald Trump called off the bombardment of Iran and agreed to a two-week ceasefire. He'd threatened to use a level of force strong enough to destroy Iranian "civilization" using language and tone unheard of from past U.S. leaders or high-powered Christians. A 10-day ultimatum ended today. Trump said in a statement he was cooperating with a request from Pakistani negotiators. He said he received a workable 10-point plan from Iran and will work to finalize it over the next two weeks if Tehran agreed and the Straight of Hormuz was re-opened. According to the Associated Press, Egyptian, Pakistani and Turkish mediators had sent Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff a proposal calling for a 45-day ceasefire and the reopening of the strait that was rejected. The Pentagon is expected to provide updated details Wednesday morning.
By Mona Austin One of the most eligible bacherlors in Christianity has tied the knot - Marvin Winans remarries After being single for almost 30 years, legendary gospel singer and Bishop Marvin L. Winans, Sr. has wed his long time girlfriend Deneen R. Carter. Carter is a 57-year-old physical therapist and minister at Perfecting Church in Detroit, founded by Winans. Little is known about the bride publicly. The gospel legend introduced the now Mrs. Winans as his fiance to the congregants of Perfecting in October of 2021. The couple had been in a relationship for 15 years. Pastor Winans was previously married to fellow gospel singer Vicki Winans (with whom he has two sons) for 16 years before they divorced in 1995. Held at the Colony Club in Detroit, MI, on April 22, the wedding was officiated by fellow COGIC Bishop Darrell Hines. "Let their lives be full of joy as they live according to your word," he prayed. If we are judging by floral count, this could be one of th...