T.G.I.F!!!! (Thank God It's Friday!!)

What's up family? I had an AMAZING night last night! I went to see one of my favorite preachers of ALL time, Jamal Bryant. He brought an AWESOME word from Judges 1:4-7 entitled "You're Better Than That" and I had the pleasure of meeting him.

If you don't know who Jamal Bryant is here his one of messages


Today I have to turn in a paper and I'm going to bible study tonight. When I first got here, I was usually partyin' but now that God has pulled me away from that, I want to spend time getting deeper in his word so that I can study to show myself approved.

So that's all for now. I'm currently working on the video blog for the Benedict College Gospel Choir so be on the look out for that once that is up.

I must leave you now but you know I can't leave with without a hot song. So here is an unknown hit by Angie Stone called "Lover's Ghetto" off of her 2004 album "Stone Love". You may here a familiar song that is sampled....If you said Luchini by Camp Lo then you're right!! (LOL) Enjoy!!

Thursday Thanks and Thoughts

First I would like to say THANK YOU to EVERYONE who has read the blog and who has shown love to the "The Forte Society". I appreciate EVERYONE who has visited. This is the beginning of something great.

Last night, I was thinking to myself, "I have to vote early", which I should but I think I may wait until November 4th and get up at 5:00 a.m. because I don't need to go through the mess that happened in 2000 with the whole "losing votes" and "miscount" mess. I am anticipating this next election and I'm happy to be a part of it. I would've NEVER thought that my first election I could vote in would be critical in times like these.

Today I have a meeting at 11:00 that's mandatory for freshman and sophomores in the gym. I REALLY don't feel like going because Thursdays I have only ONE class and that's at 4:00. So you know I'm either sleep or.....SLEEP!! (LOL)

I recently found out that my dad lost his eyesight. It hit my heart a little because I don't like to see him in that state but I'll be praying for him as he recovers.

I REALLY want to talk to Tanya right now but she's getting her education on and I ain't mad at that! Can't wait for her to get down here next summer! She really means a lot to me and I can't wait to spend time with her as she pursues her secondary education here at Benedict. I LOVE YOU TANYA!!

Well that's all for now but I'll be back later on for more. As I leave you for now, here is one of my FAVORITE songs that keep me motivated! Enjoy!

Golden by Jill Scott

Benedict College Gospel Choir Homecoming Concert

Tuesday's CRAZY!!

Let me first say that today has been a down and up day. I first wake up to my roommate with his girl and they are doing activities that married people do (if you know what I mean). I was upset because I would've felt better if I was told that this was going to happen but to wake up to it and not having the freedom to leave your bed for your roommate's satisfaction and privacy is a pet peeve!!! THEN there is NO hot water in the building AND on top of that its COLD outside. My day did not start out that well but I'm still here enjoying the opporotunity of going to college.

My day got better later on as I was coming from the bank to get some quarters to wash clothes tonight. I saw my fellow BCGC brother, Rev. Anthony Biggham and we shared an hour of our time together at Hardee's talking about our experiences in life, college and in ministry. He's an AWESOME man of God and I enjoyed talking with him. Now I'm here in the dorm watching Johnny Test! (lol)

So later on I'm going to wash my clothes at "Club Laundromant" with "DJ Spin Cycle" on the 1's and 2's. I may be going around midnight tonight while nobody is there so I can have ALL of the washers and dryers to myself!! Well I'm done for now but I'll be back later! Also, go to "The Kaos Effect" link to your right and download Senor Kaos' "Swagger is Nothing, Talent is Everything" mixtape! Congrats to Senor Kaos for doing his thing and the release of the mixtape. Here is one of the songs from the mixtape entitled "Girls Rock Too". PEACE!!!

Senor Kaos - Girls Rock Too

Monday Thoughts

What's up family? I just realized that I have not ate since I went to the meeting this morning. But anyway, the concert last night was AMAZING!!! From the lights, camera, music and ministry of every choir, last night was the BEST way to end Homecoming week here at Benedict. I enjoyed my first college homecoming week and I look forward to three more years of this same experience.

Tonight I have a dorm meeting at 8:00. I really don't feel like going but its mandatory. After the meeting I'm going to eat somewhere like Churchs, China Wok or my fav, "The Corner" but I'll figure it out sooner or later during the meeting. I'm missing Atlanta right now but I'll be back next month for Thanksgiving. Last year, I had to work (Stone Mountain Park) but this year I'm happy to be a PROUD Benedict Tiger. Well, that's all for now. Gotta head to this meeting but I'll be back later.

Now Playing: I Made It Through Tye Tribbett and G.A.

Musician Monday's

"Musician Monday's" are dedicated to musicans who are in the music industry or making their name known even one knows them. Also, this session will consits of products that are soely for musicians looking for new equipement so they can enhace their career. This weeks "Musician Monday'' is featuring David Jackson from Oakland, CA. When I seen this dude, I was AMAMZED! Now I don't know who he's worked with but I can tell that this guy is headed far in music. Here are a couple clips to show how sick this dude is. Send your comments.

Martha Munizzi's "Because of Who You Are"




More of Jackson Killin'

Sunday Plans and Happy Birthday to Jeriah!

Today is October 26, 2008 and I want to give a SPECIAL shoutout to my brother Jeriah who is turning 19 years old today!! When I get back we gonna celebrate!!! (lol) So I'm in my dorm, sleepy and hyped about tonight. The Benedict College Gospel Choir (or the BCGC for short) will host their annual Homecoming Concert in the gym. This concert will feature the Georgia State University "Vineyard of Praise" and other choirs from around the state (USC, SCSU. etc.) I'm sure that video will be posted from this event so stayed tuned aight!

Well I'm going to sleep for now but come back later for the latest going on with ya boy. Right now enjoy this great song by Rudy Currence called "Nothing To Talk About".

Word Movement

Every Sunday mornings, I'd like to call this the "Word Movement". This gives us a chance to experience the word through the power of the internet if you're not able to attend services in your area. I do, however, would like to encourage you to find a church in your local area so that you may grow spiritually and grow in your relationship with God. For this first "Word Movement" session, I bring to you my pastor, Pastor Sean Cook of Miracle Deliverance Ministries. Here he preaches ''Rehoboth", a message that helps and challenges us in these CRAZY economic times. I pray that you are blessed by the video. Enjoy!

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Allow Me To Re-Introduce Myself....

What's everyone? Yes I FINALLY started my own blog site! Let me give you a quick run down so that you'll know some facts about me and what to expect from my site!

My full name is Raymond Justin Forte. I was born September 19th, 1988 in Atlanta, GA to Raymond and Jill Forte. (Hi Mom and Dad!) I have lived in the "Buckeye" and "Peach" states respectively (for those that don't know that's Ohio and Georgia). I am currently a student at Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina majoring in Elementary Education. I am Freshman Class Chaplin and Director of Communications for the Benedict College Gospel Choir under the leadership of Rev. Darryl Izzard. I'm also a blogger for The Kaos Effect ran by Senor Kaos (WHAT UP DUDE?!?)

My hobbies include playing keys, going to the movies, listening to music, going to church, texting, emailing and blogging. I LOVE music with a passion. I'm a keyboardist and I play ALL types of music. I'm currently a musician at Safe Haven Word and Worship Church where Timothy Canty is the Pastor. I love God dearly and I know I have been chosen by him to do his work for the kingdom.

So there, enough about me. You get to know me a 'lil more as time progresses. For right now this is a small introduction of me! So I gotta go now, its 3:00 A.M. and I CLEARLY have to get some sleep for church tomorrow so I'll check with you later aight! Good Night!

Oh yeah, check out my myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/rayforte and www.youtbe.com/rforte08