i had strange nightmares from listening to a so-called gospel mix cd. So, Im not saying that we will always be marred, but most of the timemost beleivers have marred places in their lives. Saying that, in response to all that was written in regards to the Hawkins brothers, James Cleveland, etc., it just very recently came to my attention that the vast majority of musicians, song writers, singers either are/were in, or struggling with this homosexual lifestyle. God still loves us even if we sin, but unrepentant sin destroys our relationship with God. He wasnt a homosexual or downlow person at all, but he was known for other things that were not good, but again, it was overlooked because of talent, ability and skill. When a song from that album, "Oh Happy Day", became a crossover hit, Buddah Records purchased the master and released it as "the Edwin Hawkins Singers". 3:55; I Will Follow You - Lynette Hawkins Stephens. Movies. WALTER HAWKINS/LYNETTE HAWKINS STEPHENS LYRICS - SongLyrics.com In the blindness of my sin, God had mercy on me and then saved me out of my sins. Come out of your sin, stop your sexual immorality, obey Christ and stop covering for thieves and robbers masquerading as ministers. I realize this has little if anything to do with the actual article but does it seem strange that so many closeted homosexuals in our churches (black or white) seem to gravitate towards the music ministry? I agree with you totally about degradation of todays church. She got upset with Walter b/c she wanted Love Center to be a straight out church strictly known. But for the musicians that dont get their life together, woe unto them! or having my kids have a pervert sing to them. Are we not to go to our brother/sister initially and let them know of their error IN LOVE and COMPASSION, until it is evident that there is a positive or negative change in the individual? He began singing in youth choirs at a very early age, eventually discovering the piano at age five. so if he doesnt come in, who does? why would he remove the sickness? Unfortunately, musicians have an internal secret society which says basically says hook me up and I look out for you regardless of the consequences. There needs to be a wakeup call in the Body today. Walter Hawkins Tribute on TBN. Walter Hawkins - Wikipedia To clarify, I dont condone ANYONE who promotes the gospel of Jesus via the music industry and lives a crooked life and think it is okay to be a homosexual, downlow, not sexuality active, or whatever the new lingo will be. Women, I am told, have a 6th sense and they would know something is going on. Recently Added. After it comes, there is no hope for change. I don't think Walter Hawkins could have cleaned it up but tell the truth about his lifestyle and denouce it. Walter Hawkins age, hometown, biography | Last.fm Known for movies. Thought he was an OG but he snitched on me drinking and doing drugs at the halfway house so now Im on the streets with a back pack. Cant tell you where Tramaine was in the equation, only she can. Did you seek God, and did you wait for him to answer before you proceeded with your own desire? The moral is thisGod is greater and He will always be. Thank God for you and the witness you bear. To date, their music still blesses me after all these many years and is scripturally sound overall. As an insider, do you think there is any hope for reform in the industry or is it a foregone conclusion that things will only get worse? A very interesting article related to this story from the Chicago Tribune. discernment is one of the gifts along with wisdom and knowledge. No, I didnt mean that its ok for people to sin. your conclusion of a devil of higher authority removing a devil and leaving weaker devils sounds really really strange. Its all on the internet. Get recommendations for other artists you'll love. I dont know when it will be, but your soul will be required of you. all of us do. Just know your facts. If a devil is being cast out, folk are being healed then God is in the place. Movies. When Moses came down from the mountain, he asked a question: Who is on the Lords side? The first ones who responded to him were the levites. Menu. No man can serve two masters. I understand what youre saying. thats what i believe is a lying wonder. Leap of Faith 1992 as Angel of Mercy. If he repented he cleaned it up, in God's eyesight, which is good enough for me. I found this link to be very informative surrounding the intertwining of of gospel music, the church, homosexuality and some of its wel known musicians and singers.http://www.prayzehymnonline.com/articles_happygay.html. Playback options Listening on Switch Spotify device . Not even gospel music. but he will not allow himself to be in the presence of people not submitting to him. One question I have for you Pastor, do you think this problem is more prevalent in the black church or the white church? so mouthing the words, singing the songs, pretending to be sanctified is a lie. "Lynette Hawkins-Stephens." Instead of putting them in their proper place in the church (as you said music is sacred for the worship of God) many are using them as emotional candy. On the flipside, holding up the bloodstained banner as a sold out individual for Christ doesnt necessarily mean stand on a pulpit with the cameras rolling to get the point across. The leaders have compromised and allowed sin to initially sneak in, and now it walks in. Lynette also answers to Lynette G Stephens, Lynnette G Stephens and Lynette G Hawkins, and perhaps a couple of other names. If he chooses to use an unclean vessel to save someone else he will. for homosexuals and Lesbians but Walter said :no:So she left and started her a church across town for homosexuals and lesbians and transgenders: his father told him to do.Walter went on to say that the his church-, Love Center was out of hand and it was to far gone for him to do some-, thing about it but with a new adminstration (his son Jamie) the church.