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I am celebrating the life of Bishop Walter Hawkins who passed on Sunday, July 11.  I join with thousands of others who might be heavy-hearted, but rejoicing that we had the opportunity to experience and behold the genius of this magnificently talented and gifted individual.

I grew up on this music, so it’s basically been planted deeply into the way I sing. In traveling to our church conventions while growing up, we could not wait to see the Hawkins family sing.  They were like no other. For sure, we thought we were having a “high time” during those church services and midnight musicals. Little did we know then, we were witnessing the making of monumental history.  His musical arrangements, the driving rhythm, the soul-piercing lyrics, and his preaching all rolled up into one individual was something to behold and you knew when you saw it, it was something rare, unique, and very special.  Walter and Edwin Hawkins were shaping the history of gospel music in America right before our very eyes.  He is one of the very reasons that I am singing today, and that probably goes for countless others. I wonder if there’s a song that we can play to comfort our hearts? It will probably be one written by Bishop Walter Hawkins.

Thank you, we bless you, Bishop Hawkins… Christ in you…the hope of glory!

Love and peace,

Dinah

I am so excited to be working on new music! I’ve also been busy teaching an abundance class. My mailing campaign is underway…I am open to singing engagements in northern and southern California and BEYOND. It’s time to expand and sing nationally as well. If you would like for me to sing at any of your upcoming events, contact me.  Singing is JOY for me! It’s amazing how energetic I get when I’m working on a song! So, get ready…this JOY is spreading all over the world. Have a great week!

Love & blessings to ya!

-Dinah

It has been my pleasure to serve on Sunday mornings as worship leader for three Sundays in June at my church, Tri-Valley Unity. I’m fine with getting up singing in front of folks, but now God is pushing me out of the boat! I’m learning that it’s okay to be prepared and prayed up, but then I have to lay back and trust Spirit to just flow through me as I speak as well. I truly believe God wants to show up in a powerful way in each and every service if we’ll allow it and be open to whatever it is and expect it! I was telling someone the other day…”don’t even think we’re going to PM (project manage) God.” It’s the other way around. I am glad that I am the project – – the “work in progress” that I am.  And I plan to keep on letting God express! How about you? Greater is the Omnipresence and Power that is within me AND you. Let’s express!

You have a blessed weekend!

Many blessings to ya (…let ’em come through ya),

Dinah

Here goes, world…I am embarking on a new voyage yet again. As you know might already know, I have been chomping at the bit for a while to start recording music again. I had to take care of a little something (it’s a long story), but I’m getting back to the music! I can feel it! I know I don’t always have to wait for a moment of inspiration, but I HAVE to consistently do what songwriters and singers do. And that is SING and WRITE songs!  We do what we do for the love of it. Welcome aboard this train! This singing train. I intend to keep you up on what’s going on with my project and look to get your feedback, support, thumbs up, thumbs down, etc.too! Thank you for being there!

Love and many, many blessings,

Dinah (Taylor) Chapman