Being a well-rounded hip-hop mogul doesn’t seem to be that difficult for Jay-Z. With his wife Beyonce, this past weekend he journeyed to Miami to host his release party for his new luxury cognac. Not only has he successfully endeavored the rap game, men’s and women’s clothing, and the basketball game through the New Jersey [...]

While good news and bad news constantly stream through various information channels, we have to learn how to savor the meat and spit out the bones. Jovan Butler, the Kansas City Chiefs player’s family whose alleged mental illness caused his and his immediate family’s death and Kate Middleton, the Duchess of the Royal Family who [...]

If you’ve been dwelling on this earth for any number of years, after paying attention to certain surroundings you’ll find that life has role reversals. As Pastor exegeted 1 Samuel 16, the least likeliest person to become king had an ordained place in the royal family. As we further understand that God looks at the [...]

Within this season, believe in the unseen because we serve a God who specializes in fulfilling dreams. Know that your purpose plus His will for your life equals a tangible thing. It’s your season, it’s ripe; reach over and touch your neighbor and declare now is the time … it’s right. Praying every step of [...]

By God’s grace, President Barack Obama was reelected to serve our country a second term. Now having seen our President’s gracious acceptance speech, and the equally gracious concession speech of Mitt Romney, we can expect to witness more of his promises being kept … despite the dubious depiction of our President circling the social media [...]

Prayer is so important to us as Christians. We see that with no formal college education and no former reputation, but just talking with Jesus and walking in love, has resulted in Peter healing the sick, the lame, and the blind. He just knew the relationship with the One who possessed this precious Spirit before [...]

Higher Dimension Church Flips Traditional Halloween by Replacing its Spooky Reputation with Positivity through its Annual Hallelujah Night Higher Dimension Church and its Office of Community Empowerment will reach out to the Westwood community with its annual Hallelujah Night.  The community is invited to celebrate in the festivities on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 7:00 p.m. [...]

During this 30-day challenge we are learning so much about the Church. Are you making disciples like Jesus did? As we grow into the stature of Christ through Acts as a church, we see miracles continuing after Jesus’ resurrection; how He and His message was unstoppable. What messages are you sharing? Are they pathetic or [...]

For years I rode the bus (yes, METRO) before finally being able to purchase a car. I had to catch the bus despite the rain, hot sun, or cold winds. The bus drivers would sometimes arrive when they felt like it, often causing me to be late for work.  I prayed hard, “God please help [...]

So we’ve all been behind a line of mile-long traffic being led to believe there was a major accident when in actuality, when we get to the scene of the issue, come to find out it’s just someone on the shoulder who has on their flashers changing a tire.  This proves that society includes more [...]

    With the dawning of football season upon us again, Americans can’t wait to see their teams win. With the purchase of NFL paraphernalia, getting grills ready for tailgating and the like, many of us are geared up for the wins that will take our team to the Superbowl. Even though the season has [...]

Ahem! *Clears Throat* (In my best Beyonce Voice)  ”Listen to the song deep in my heart … a melody I start but can’t complete … listen to the sound deep within … it’s only beginning to find release.” Beyonce sings of finding her own voice in a controlling, romantic relationship. As a believer, having a [...]

A Woman at the Well Experience John 4:7-9 When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” His disciples had gone into the town to buy food. The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask [...]

Want to know what life I’m talking about? Well, it’s the life of falling into temptation. Sometimes the enemy sneaks up on us as a wolf in sheep’s clothing, but other times, he comes as a wolf and we make ourselves believe it’s just a puppy. Sometimes the enemy suggests a thought into our minds [...]

Since Sunday, the song that has become the soundtrack to my life these days is Myron Butler’s “Speak”. Pastor J reminded us that what we speak and declare into the atmosphere is the vehicle in which the goodness of God comes our way. So the question ought to be raised, “What have you spoken into [...]

We Need to Bring Healthy Back! We are all lean, mean, fat-burning machines, but it doesn’t always show on the outside. We all have an inner fine trapped in us, hoping to see the light of day, but how can we bring that inner fineness to the forefront? If you were at Bible study, you [...]

If you don’t think eating fast food isn’t all that bad, just ask the guy who found a finger in his sandwich! Yes, a person’s finger! How repulsive, right? News has it that a teenager went through the drive through at Arby’s, and when he began to eat his sandwich he found a finger in [...]

Lady J outdid herself with the creation of Women’s Fraternity! Over the past 4 weeks the women of  Higher D came out in droves to partake in this awesome event, and so many of us are better because of it.  Every Tuesday night Lady J brought us a word from on high from which we [...]

If anyone knows about stages, it’s Tyler Perry. Reports of the four-alarm fire that occurred last week at the accomplished playwright’s Atlanta studio caused all who appreciate his talent to be concerned with his well-being and for the future of the shows we’ve come to enjoy. Doesn’t it seem that every person in life goes [...]

With 11.8 million iPad 3s being sold and 35.1 million iPhones flying of shelves worldwide and each single stock climbing up to $644 per share, Apple has definitely made a name for itself over the last few years. With their stock expecting to soar to higher heights after the anticipated merger with China Mobile, the [...]

Upon the mention of a court hearing these days, the Trayvon Martin case immediately comes to mind. George Zimmerman being charged with second degree murder was just the news most of us have been vying to hear. In this case, the jury will decide the verdict after weighing Florida state laws against various pieces of [...]

People love to scream, especially believers, “I want to know my purpose!” Living a Purpose Driven Life can be “off the chain,” but it comes with a price. When you sign on to this life, you must know God expects you to commit despite your circumstances. Let’s be real. Would you pursue something where you [...]

After the most frustrating day of kids screaming, ketchup destroying your white tee, coming outside to a flat tire, the boss micromanaging in your ear, the lady at the restaurant getting your order wrong, and then your significant other didn’t call as promised, it’s so easy to just relax by taking a visit to the [...]

From awesome hotels like the MGM Grand to world class restaurants and then to the extravagant nightlife, Las Vegas has much to offer as it pertains to rich entertainment. However, if a visit is planned in the near future to this city filled with a wide array of opportunities, just be sure to maintain a [...]

All the way from Atlanta, by way of New Orleans, Bishop Paul S. Morton sent us a mighty word from on high. I can still hear him singing to souls right now! Ephesians 6.12-13 will never look the same again. It’s evident he was letting us know that we have to “Turn the Devil’s Tap [...]

Bishop Noel Jones let us have it tonight! All the way from California, Bishop Noel Jones came preaching from the subject: “The Comfort of the Anointing!” He touched on so many topics which blessed us in so many ways, but the gist of his message revolved around our anointing coming directly from Christ. He reminded us [...]

Did Dr. Freddy Haynes give us a word tonight or what? What an awesome expression of God’s love coming from Dallas Texas through this anointed pastor. He sure made us ‘peacock proud’ to have him in the house tonight and ‘honeymoon happy’ with the message entitled, “The Greatest Love of All.” He let us know [...]

On last Monday’s prayer call from Luke 13:8-9, Pastor J blessed us with a message “Turning Things Around”. He said to do this we must first admit that things have gone wrong, second we must choose to change (change your mind, change your life), and third remember that God will give us another chance. When [...]

If you’re ever up in the wee hours of the night and you’re watching TV you find yourself bypassing lots of infomercials.  Promising you that they are the best out there, and they are so sure of it, they are willing to return your money back if you are not satisfied with the product.  However [...]

So what do you think about Chris Brown getting back with Rhianna? There’s been a lot of controversial talk about those two lately giving their relationship another go because of Rhianna’s new song, “Cake.” But, he was recently photographed with a new boo. Reports say she’s not concerned with the rumors of her man hooking [...]

The six time Grammy award winning mother, who had one of the most recognizable voices ever since she hit the scene in 1985, has joined Heaven’s chorus. Whitney Houston started using her gift, as the blessing it was, at New Hope Baptist Church in her hometown of Newark, New Jersey. Her poised charisma and graceful [...]

Does one graduate college then attend the university? Does one bake the ingredients of a cake, then after the timer rings stir them in a bowl? Does one wash a car before it rains? Of course not. You would follow protocol because the hope you expected to receive, the end that you were working for, [...]

We cannot turn on the television or log on to our computer without hearing about the debates. We are inundated with who said what, which arguments were the most heated, and who dropped out of the race completely. Clearly, the pressure is on for all candidates to bring their best “A” game. This process, although [...]

Today we honor the voice heard around the nation during the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King. The celebration of his birth today commemorates the extraordinary work he began approximately 50 years ago which altered the direction in which the United States participated. Such an awesome movement could not have echoed throughout the generations, [...]

If you’re like us, you’re always updating your Facebook and Twitter status. Checking in here and taking pictures there, we’re always transcribing our lives into print to post online. How’s that working for you? Sure, you get a few likes, comments, and retweets, but is God retweeting your messages in His book of life? Is [...]

As Beyonce and Sean Carter welcomed their princess of hip-hop into the world Saturday, we can’t help but think about how they were able to keep the birth of their child in such seclusion. If you recall, various pictures of intimate occurrences with her husband, including their wedding, have never surfaced. How do you think [...]

Welcome to 2012, Higher D family! We at Higher Dimension hope your holidays were joyous and rewarding as we blessed the birthday of Jesus Christ. Now it’s a new year. Can you believe it’s already 2012? Are you ready? I hope so. Have you been planning your purpose over the course of the upcoming months [...]

On Christmas Day we celebrated the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Continuing the “Expect the Unexpected” sermon series, Pastor J came from the gospel of Luke 2:11. He entitled the sermon “ A Savior Has Been Born!” Two things grasped my attention while Pastor J was preaching: 1.) God sent a Savior – Jesus was [...]

During the “Expect the Unexpected” sermon series, Mrs. Wynter Patterson-Davis preached a powerful word entitled, “It Will Rain!” She gave four very helpful principles we know you’ll enjoy reading about: 1. Believe the forecast. 2. Once you have received the forecast, then go ahead and broadcast. 3. Pray for the miscast (When information does not line [...]

You’ve seen them. The one next to you doing all that typing on their phone in church. You know who I’m talking about. Some of them are so bold as to have their mobile device three inches away from their face—typing up a storm. Are you like the many who want to ask them, “I [...]

The launch of the “Expect the Unexpected” sermon series was an extraordinary move of God. Did you feel joy swell in your soul too? Our faith was lifted, our hope was broadened, and our future became brighter hearing Pastor J’s encouragement. As a mother expects the newborn baby after nine months of pregnancy, as a sports’ [...]

Psalm 103.2-4 “Bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, O my soul, and forget not [one of] all His benefits–Who forgives [every one of] all your iniquities, Who heals [each one of] all your diseases, Who redeems your life from the pit and corruption, Who beautifies, dignifies, and crowns you with loving-kindness and tender mercy; Who [...]

We heard you, Higher D! Since the first blog for business was such a hit, and there were so many questions on how to find resources and how to employ “Systems,” we thought we would expound on yesterday’s entry. We’re glad you found an interest in being effective within entrepreneurship. Our speaker Norris Williams mentioned a [...]

Welcome to a specially featured blog entry. Why is this one so special? Well, in Pastor J’s absence this week, we thought it appropriate to share with you the experience of “Lunch With the CEO” to brief all you entrepreneurs who wanted to (but couldn’t) be in attendance! The next one is in January—hope to [...]

November has been absolutely wonderful for Higher Dimension Church—and it’s not even over yet! Have you been keeping up with us on Twitter and Facebook? Just in case, you can follow Pastor J by @PastorJ_HigherD and also our updates are @HigherDChurch. Earlier this month, we had a credit repair workshop at the D-Spot Community Center, [...]

“I had a vision, a point of view, a concept, all the things that you need to make a quality album were coming through …” were words given by Heavy D in the 2009 interview by LA Weekly preceding the Grammy Awards. The Jamaican-born, “overweight lover” we all enjoyed listening to will definitely be missed, [...]

The first day of the new sermon series was excellent, wasn’t it? Pastor J gave some principles of why we stop doubting and just trust God: 1.) It delays manifestation, (2.) It hinders mountains from being moved, (3.) It stops miracles, (4.) It interferes with your milk and honey. Sometimes, God has to put us [...]

God is Gracious! Did Pastor J make “Grace” live or what? I don’t know about you, but Sunday’s sermon truly made me thankful for Jesus. If it wasn’t for God’s grace through Christ, I don’t know where I’d be. Like the song says, amazing grace really does have a sweet sound to it. I’m reminded [...]

Welcome back to HigherD.net, family! Wasn’t it so cool to get to see Pastor J live again on the web? It was great; on the iPad and iPhone, it was like I was right there in the house of God with everyone else as we watched and studied the Word of God together. And I’m [...]

Good day to you, Higher Dimension! How marvelous it is to worship together online once again. Welcome to Pastor J’s new online campus! You have just entered our blogging board that will be used as a platform to create a means by which we can discuss our questions, concerns and receive support from our fellow [...]

Are you ready to Jump the Broom? How do you know? Pastor lifted questions we must keep in mind as we meditate and think about the life-long commitment called marriage. Before you Jump the Broom, ask yourself the following questions. Be sure you have the answers before you move forward. 1. Does he/she have an [...]

JUMP! The opening message for the new series “JUMP” did just that, it jumped off! Pastor J’s lesson for walking on water was exactly what I needed to hear. So often we get comfortable with our situation, our surroundings, and our circumstances. Oftentimes it’s because we are in a “good” place, however sometimes we have [...]

Higher D! Pastor really made this live Sunday. Do you whip your hair back and forth or do you stand by and let others do it for you? Pastor talked about the story of Mary in John 12 and how she took her expensive perfume, poured it on Jesus’ feet, and whipped her hair back [...]

Masks, oozies, and get-away cars! Are you a robber on the run? How often do you return to the scene to commit the same crime? Pastor’s message highlighted the difference between Givers and Takers. Which one are you? The message references Paul as he sits in jail and the church of Philippi comes to the need [...]

Are you on the Honor Roll?  Higher D, what a great message today! God wants you to be on the honor roll! He has called us to bring Him honor by excelling in life, being a Christian, and by representing Him well. Pastor lifted Proverbs 3.9, “Honor the Lord with your wealth with the first fruit [...]

WOW! Higher D, the conclusion of the “Social Networking” Series was yet another phenomenal word! I love how our Pastor J uses relevant examples to help us determine where we really stand. Have you determined your status? Are you a fan or a follower of Christ? Pastor lifted the story of the crowd in John Chapter [...]

Higher D! I hope everyone enjoyed the services today. The kick off to Pastor J’s newest series “Social Networking” was awesome! It’s amazing how incorporating things we use in our daily lives can make God’s Word so plain. How many of us log on to Facebook on a daily basis? Who would have thought that [...]

A lot of talk surrounding the new movie Iron Man 3. The facile and rich Tony Stark returns again with brash verbal antics and astounding aerial acrobatics sure to get the audience moving with the suspense of our hero getting out yet another sticky situation. The plot of this movie contains Tony Stark at the [...]

“You will be paid in direct proportion of the value you deliver to the marketplace.” – T. Harv Eker Business owners know all too well they receive a return based on their consistent value offered to their chosen industry. Even teachers get a return from their students contingent upon their effort and their expectation of [...]

Strip clubs and dollar bills, still got a lot of people’s money like Rihanna says in her new song “Pour it Up”. She tells us that money makes the world go down and how all she sees is dollar signs. I haven’t seen her lately, so when she says that gold is all up in [...]

“It’s All Good” reminds me of a few things. The first thing that comes to mind is MC Hammer’s 90’s jam “It’s All Gooooood!” (Y’all Ready for this Uh-Huh!) Next we’ve all become very acquainted with Romans 8:28 so much so we can recite it verbatim: say it with me! “And we know that in [...]

So how are you liking small groups, Higher D? Wasn’t this a great idea offered by Pastor J? He really thought this thing through because there are so many benefits to getting connected with the fellow members of our family. We get to share and care for each other, supporting each other like Jesus does [...]

Hey Singles! Is it just me or does it seem like that Christian Mingle commercial pops up on every channel; I even heard it a few times on the radio. One day I asked, “Now Lord, are you trying to tell me something?” Well, as it turns out, He was telling me something, but it [...]

We’ve all seen them back together. We’ve all seen the headlines pertaining to the outlandish gall she had in taking him back. We’ve all speculated that there is a certain level of insanity regarding Rihanna’s psyche with her decision to take Chris back. We all have at one point or another wondered what in the [...]

Beyonce’s documentary on HBO which premiered Saturday was an inspiring message of teamwork between her and her husband. We were able to see the interactions between them and her family together, supporting one another, and loving one another. In this offering to her fans, she told us how her husband taught her to maximize business [...]

Pope Benedict’s resignation shocked not only the Catholic Church but the world. Did he quit on God? As a believer, sometimes it’s hard for us to regard our shepherd as a human being with the same limitations we face. However we feel about the Pope’s decision, we know that everything works together for the good [...]

It was fascinating to learn about geese in Pastor’s sermon. I’ve seen bumper stickers that say “Honk if You Love Jesus” on the highway, now it’s interesting to see that this also applies to the high way in the sky. To know that geese fly together to support each other’s flight, that their flight formations [...]