Virtue's Advice Column
(August 5, 2003)



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Hi Karima, Ebony, and Heather!!!

How are you ladies doing? I wanted to know what roles do you play in the group vocally? Examples: which one of you sing top, middle, bottom. I believe I already know which of you sings bottom, it's you Heather right?. I want to thank you Karima, Ebony and Heather for listening. May God continue to bless y'all in every aspect of y'all's lives. I can't wait to buy you ladies fourth CD "Free"!!!

Tiffany


Hello Tiff,

VirtueIt’s us. Well, you guessed right. Heather definitely sings the “Low” notes, but also sing top. Truthfully Karima sings top, Ebony is in the middle, but we were trained to sing all three parts, so if some one has the lead (solo), the other can fill in. You’ll hear a lot of that on the new CD, Free!

God Bless Ya! Ebony, Heather and Karima

Your music is incredible. I study different artists to learn how I should carry and present myself amoung other things. I'm 15 years old and I plan to become a professional Gospel singer when it's God's time, not mine. I want to know what you girls do to prepare for stage performances spiritually as well as physically. Lately I've been finding it hard to focus correctly when I'm performing and I need assistance. Once again, I love your music and I can't wait to get Free. God Bless.

Monarie Pensacola Florida


Hi Monarie,

VirtueStaying focused is really important because sometimes you can get caught up and think that it’s about you, and it’s not. It’s about God. (smile) So what we do to stay focused is pray and study individually and collectively. Of course, rehearsal is always essential! The more you practice the more you’ll feel comfortable when you’re out in front performing.

God Bless! Virtue

Hello Godly women of Virtue!! This is your sister in Christ Mikal Ma'chel reppin' for Christ in Marina, CA. I would like advice on getting into the Gospel music arena? I am in a singing group and a praize dance group. I love the LORD with my whole heart.

Mikal
Marina, California


VirtueWhat’s up Mikal?

The best advice we can give to you is:

Love, Virtue

Praise the Lord, my name is Prayera and I would like to know if you all could help me to understand my role as a saved college student. I have done very well in school but I tend to lack patience. I know that God has some tremendous things for me in the future. But how can I overcome being impatient? God Bless you

Prayera


Prayera,

 VirtueYou have to discipline yourself to be patient. Pray for patience. There is a song on the new project “Free” that speaks about this very issue. We’ve struggled with being impatient as well, and sometimes still struggle to be honest. When you’ve exhausted yourself to no end, you still have to wait on God to answer you, so save yourself the trouble of getting upset and racking your brain by letting God do the work for ya! The name of the song is “You’ll Win if You Try.” God definitely has something for you, but the key is patiently waiting to know what it is. Don’t miss out on your blessing cuz you couldn’t wait.

Love, Virtue.

P.S. Read these verses when you get a chance: Heb. 10:35, 36; Rom:8:25; James 1:3,4.


 How do you handle being sisters as well as business partners? Is conflict resolution more difficult when you're working with family?

A Simmons


Dear A. Simmons,

VirtueWe have to tell you that conflict resolution is definitely not a problem. It’s really a blessing to be business partners with people you grew up with. We’re each other’s best friends, and we all share the same goal when it comes to Virtue’s business. When it comes to business, it has been said, “Friends and business don’t mix.” Being in business with family gives us a sense of security. We wouldn’t trade it for anything.

Love, Virtue

I am a single woman waiting on the mate that God has for me. How would you suggest that I patiently wait? What scriptures would you suggest that I read in my time of waiting?

Yaronda


Yaronda,

VirtueI was where you are right now a few years ago. In my time of waiting, I was a wreck! (smile) My mom sat me down and told me that whatever I wanted, I could have. She said God already know who my husband would be. I had an idea, but I wasn’t sure he’d give me exactly who I asked for. Then, I read Psalm 37:2-5 and she (my mom) turned out to be absolutely correct. Just give your all to God and He will give you the desires of your heart. Take this time to develop your relationship with God and get to know who you really are, so that when your special someone comes along, you’ll have all the right tools you need to make you and your mate happy. Trust God while you wait. He won’t disappoint you.

Be Blessed, Karima

P.S. You can also read Proverbs 31:10-31, (a good woman) and 1 John 5:14.

Hey girls,

Heather, Karima, Ebony, I want to know how to prevent pimples from reoccurring.

Your # 1 Fan, Tracy


Tracy,

VirtueYou do know that everyone’s skin is different, but we’ll tell you what works for us. (smile) We drink lots of water. We use Keihl’s products. Our daily regimen for facial cleansing is a 3-step process: We also use, from time to time, an apricot scrub followed by 99% pure aloe vera gel. We do this when we are at home. This also helps with skin impurities. Another tip is that we’ve found out that watching what we eat plays a huge part in what our skin looks like. What you put inside definitely shows up on the outside!

Love, Karima, Ebony and Heather