What is scleroderma? It’s a chronic auto-immune disease that affects the body’s connective tissues resulting from an overproduction of collagen in the body. The word “scleroderma” means hardening of the skin. It’s a tough disease which affects an estimated...
Upstate New York Gospel magazine had the opportunity to speak with a former rock star that has decided the only Rock he needs is Christ. Nick Costello has experienced the glamorous rock star life millions of teens only dream...
For some, it’s another holiday honoring another figure in U.S. history. For others, it’s an extra day off of work. But in the city of Rochester, Martin Luther King Day has come to be an integral tradition of celebration....
Upstate NY Gospel Magazine launched a new series during our November/December called “Messengers Entrusted With God’s Word”. For this issue we talked to Rev. Roger L. Breedlove, Teacher, Pastor and Founder of In Christ New Hope Ministry, Inc. He...
The reasons we marry are as countless as the number of sand grains on a beach. Most times, it usually comes down to love. We see in our spouse that ‘thing’ that other men and women don’t have. They...
“Thicker Than Water “ is a high drama, funny, multigenerational Black faith-based show on Bravo, featuring the family of gospel-jazz magnet, “the Godfather of Gospel Jazz”, Ben Tankard. The show just launched its second season, thanks to generating millions...
Saluting his father with a kiss on the top of the head, Min. D. Christopher Rourk, 46 boasted,
“This is my father in whom I am well pleased.”
As speaker for the Pastor’s Appreciation at the Greater Adams Street Church of...
The 21st century is undoubtedly earmarked by technology and innovation. In many ways the old-fashioned is aged out. But there are still pillars of the community that hold memory and a legacy of the sustainability of yesterday. Such is...
Snoring affects millions of Americans, and of those approximately 67% may have sleep apnea (if breathing is stopped for more than 5 times per hour). Snoring is no longer seen as a nuisance for the sleep partner. The vibrations...
So much of the chatter in our community and social media focuses on the negative plight of our youth. This is one young man that many people may not discuss because he is doing good things. This past summer...
