Torrence’s Talk with Bishop Thomas Weeks, III & Prophetess Christina Glenn, Part 2

October 21st, 2009

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Click here if you missed Part 1 of my interview with Bishop Thomas Weeks, III and his wife.

So, we’re back with Part 2.  In this portion of the interview, things get a little bit “heavier.”  We discuss Prophetess Glenn’s past abuse, healing and public perception of their relationship.  You’ve got to watch to understand.  I’m keeping this intro short.  Watch!

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Bishop Weeks and wife answer some tough questions.

So, what do you think? Has your perception of Bishop Weeks changed at all? (It was not my intention, I’m just curious.) Let’s talk about it!

Til tomorrow, I’m out.

Torrence

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Find a Wife not a woman Said on

The Bible says that a man the find a wife, not a woman. Bishop Weeks did not find a wife the with Juanita Bynum, He found a woman.
He has found a Wife now Prophetess Glenn is God’s perfect will for his life.
Rejoice!



David Miller Said on

Hey Torrence. Great interview with Bishop Weeks III and Prophetess Christina Glenn. I really liked her. An exclusice interview with her to women would be great. You did a great job be an interviewer. I hope you will do another interview with Bishop Weeks and Prophetess Glenn. She really made the interview great. I liked when she said I did not even like him. Wow! her realness is what we need today. My mind has been changed about Bishop Weeks due to her. I admire her as a woman and I am a business man with several succesful companies. I would love for you to get a second interview with them about wedding pictures and some video footage. A thought for BET would be great to see them in a reality show. They actually have a show out called You can begin again. It was quite good. Torrence please get the wedding details and interview. I wish this could have aired on TV because it was small on the internet. Torrence let me know if you are going to get a second interview with the couple about their wedding and new start with pictures and maybe some video footage. Everybody wants that info. I think you are the man to get it. I will look forward to your response. I will check later today and tomorrow to see if you respond. Thanks so much for your time. This was the best interview of all. Keep up the good work



Earlie Said on

The Bible also says that ” a bishop is the be the husband of 1 one uno wife.

Juanita was a wife, How do you know that CG is a wife. She also has stated that she flatly will not be cooking for Tommie. Is that not part of her responsibilities. She is missing the mark here to start with.

All parties in this mess are wrong as two left shoes. Nobody seems to be paying attention to the bible. What the hell lst’s just do our own thing and translate the bible to suit our personal wants and desires.



wisdom Said on

On…….youtube……I did like Bishop Thomas weeks iii message dealing with the bed room is undefiled, He was illistrating that married couple can use profanity in their bedroom. and basically do and say what they want. I disagree because the bible says that ……………”every Idol word spoken will be counted in judgment…….. When the camera scope the audience there was a young man shaking his head as if to say this is not right, and mostly eveyone else was laughing. ………………………………………………….2 Pet. 2: 1
But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false ceachers among you, who privily shall BRING IN DAMABLE HERESIES , even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
………………………. Christian brothers and sisters please wake up. ………. The devil will try to deceive the very elect if it were possible (Mathew 24′24.

…………Go to you tube and type in Bishop Weeks cussin………….



Andie Said on

The only thing that I have to say is why do he always marry in secret? Both women seem to be women of God. It seem to me that he’s still in love with Juainta that why he married someone like her.



wisdom Said on

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…………CORRECTION I DID NOT LIKE BISHOP THOMAS WEEKS MESSAGE



Divine Said on

Wisdom. you seem to have a thing for Bishop Weeks. Andie I know both
Prophetess Bynum and Prophetess Glenn Weeks and believe you me they
are not anything alike. Praise God for whom all blessings flow. Let’s keep
everyone lifted up in prayer. That’s the only way we are going to be able to make it by being Christlike. Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Divine Said on

Wisdom, what’s up with your attitude about the good Bishop. You seem to have a thing about him yourself.



wisdom Said on

Dear Divine ……God can answer that question for you because God knows the heart of man……………Amen



wisdom Said on

Church Organization Wants Bishop Thomas Weeks Suspended
Lynn on September 3, 2007 — 9 Comments
Update #15

A national coalition of African-American and Latino churches wants Bishop Thomas Weeks III suspended from the ministry for allegedly beating his wife, popular televangelist Juanita Bynum.The Washington-based National Black Church Initiative acknowledges that Weeks’ Global Destiny Ministries is not part of its network, but considers the domestic violence charges leveled against him detrimental to the entire Christian church. Link



wisdom Said on

Divorce And Remarriage:
What Does the Bible Teach about Who May Divorce and Remarry?

Divorce and remarriage have become common as civil law allows no-fault divorce. A husband or wife may dissolve a marriage for almost any grounds and remarry, regardless of the will of their spouse. The result is that many people marry without considering the teaching of the Bible. Is fornication (or adultery) the only Scriptural grounds for divorce, or does the gospel allow marriage to be dissolved for other grounds? Please consider this careful study of the Biblical teaching.
Introduction:

Many forces in society defend the practice of easy divorce.
Divorce laws in America are so lax that almost anyone can dissolve a marriage and remarry at any time for any reason. With “no-fault” divorce, a husband or wife can claim “incompatibility” or “irreconcilable differences” and get a divorce no matter how much their spouse objects.

What is right or wrong is determined by the Creator of the Universe.
Men will be judged according to whether or not we have conformed our lives to His will (John 12:48). Man’s will often differs from God’s (Prov. 14:12; Isa. 55:8,9; 2 Cor. 10:12,18; Lk. 16:15,18). Since the Bible reveals God’s will, we must learn what it says about divorce and remarriage (2 Tim. 3:16,17; 1 Cor. 14:37; Eph. 3:3-5; 2 Pet. 1:21).

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Part I: Does the Bible Say Divorce and Remarriage Is Moral or Immoral?

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A. The General Teaching of the New Testament Is that Divorce is Contrary to God’s Will, and that Remarriage Following Divorce Constitutes Adultery.
Note that there is one exception to this general rule, which we will discuss later. At this point we are discussing the general rule. The following passages present this teaching:

Matthew 19:3-9 (cf. Mark 10:2-12; Luke 16:18)
Jesus was asked whether divorce can properly be obtained for just any reason a person might have. He answered by appealing to the original marriage law.

Jesus taught that divorce itself, in general, is contrary to God’s will. God made one man for one woman, indicating He did not intend for either to marry anyone else. He said they should cleave to one another and the two become one – there is no room in God’s plan for a third party. God joins the man and woman, no human has the right to break that bond.

Further, whoever divorces his wife and marries again commits adultery (unless he does it because she has been guilty of fornication), and whoever marries her who has been divorced also commits adultery. (Mk. 10 adds that this rule also applies to the woman if she divorces her husband.)

To help understand the passage, read it with your name and your spouse’s name, instead of “whosoever,” etc.

Matthew 19:9 – If ____________ (you) divorces __________ (his wife), except for fornication, and marries another, _________________ (you) commits adultery; and whoever marries ___________ (her who is divorced) commits adultery.”

Matthew 5:31,32
One who puts away his wife (for some cause other than fornication) causes her to commit adultery. This assumes that she remarries as described in the last part of the verse and as implied in the previous verse (the purpose of the “bill of divorcement” according to the law was so she could become another man’s wife – Deut. 24:1ff).

By divorcing his wife, the husband puts her in the position where she is strongly tempted to remarry and if she does remarry, Jesus says she is guilty of adultery and so is the man she marries (in contrast to the Mosaic Law which tolerated the remarriage). Hence, the divorce itself is wrong and should be avoided. [Cf. Matt. 18:6,7]

Romans 7:2,3
A married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. This means that if she is married to another man while her first husband is alive, she is guilty of adultery. She is free to remarry without guilt only if her husband is dead.

(Some ask what “law” is this that joins the man and woman – God’s law or man’s law? It is the law which, when violated, makes the woman an adulteress. Clearly this must be God’s law, and this conforms to what is taught elsewhere.)

1 Corinthians 7:10,11
A married woman should not depart from her husband nor he from her. Again, divorce itself is not the will of God.

But if she departs (if divorce has occurred), she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. Clearly remarriage is not a scriptural alternative.

(Note: “depart” here is the same word elsewhere translated “put asunder” – Matt. 19:6; Mk. 10:9: The result of the action is that the woman is “unmarried.”)

The teaching of the gospel on this point is unpopular with most people. Many people don’t want to hear it preached. Jesus’ own disciples considered it very strict (Matt. 19:10-12), still Jesus did not compromise it or apologize for it. He continued to teach and defend it and so must we.

B. To Apply These Passages Properly, We Must Understand Why the Second Marriage Is Forbidden and Why It Is Called “Adultery.”
God clearly has the right to forbid any act if He so chooses, but it helps us apply the teaching when we understand His reasons for forbidding an act. What reason does God give for declaring the second marriage sinful, and why does He call it “adultery”?

Malachi 2:14-16
God hates putting away (v16). Again, divorce is contrary to God’s will. Why? Because marriage is a covenant between a man and his wife (v14). God is a witness to that covenant, and He holds men to it (v14). If a man violates the covenant, he is dealing treacherously with his wife and God will hold him accountable. [Prov. 2:17; Ezek. 16:8]

Though this is an Old Testament passage, it helps us learn the definition of marriage, which has not changed. Marriage is, by God’s definition, a solemn mutual agreement between a man and woman to live together as husband and wife. God holds them to that covenant bond and will not free them from it, even if people declare them to be free.

Remember this! The whole foundation of New Testament teaching regarding divorce rests on God’s attitude toward marriage. When people weaken the barriers against divorce, they are weakening respect for marriage. Divorce matters because it destroys a marriage, and marriage is very important to God. Any view of divorce, which fails to respect marriage as God respects it, must be an unscriptural view.

This is why Jesus, in answering a question about divorce and remarriage, appealed to God’s original intent regarding marriage (Matt. 19:3-9). God will respect and enforce His law regarding it, even when men disregard it!

Hebrews 13:4
The marriage covenant includes the right and obligation to have the sexual union only with the companion with whom we have a Scriptural marriage covenant. To have relations with anyone else is “fornication” or “adultery.”

This too is part of the marriage covenant as God defines it. Marriage gives a man and his wife the right to the sexual union, but only with their lawful spouse.

[Ezek. 23; Jer. 3; Prov. 5:15-20; 6:29,32; 7:18-20; Ezek. 16:32; 1 Cor. 7:1-9].

Romans 7:2,3
In this marriage covenant, the woman is bound to her husband as long as he lives (cf. 1 Cor. 7:39). The marriage “bond” is a lifetime covenant commitment, and God holds people to the commitment they made, even if later they try to break it.

Note that the passage says a woman may be “bound” to one man, but “married” to another man! The “bond” refers to the marriage covenant that God holds you to. “Marriage” refers to the relationship you are living in as recognized by civil law and society. The two may be the same, but not necessarily. In this case, the woman was “bound” to one man but “married” to a completely different man!

That is why a woman is guilty of adultery if she is married to another man. Adultery, by definition, refers to sexual intercourse between two people, one of whom is bound by a marriage covenant to somebody else [see definitions in notes on Matt. 19:9].

This woman is an “adulteress” because she has been joined in a marriage covenant with one man, and God holds her to that covenant for life. But she is having sexual relations with another man, and that, by definition, is adultery. This passage defines adultery for us!

Note that anytime she has sexual relations with a man other than her scriptural mate it is adultery – as long as her first companion is living, the passage says. Whether she has just a single act of intercourse, or has an “affair” involving a number of adulterous acts over a period of time, or whether it is a second marriage to another man – in any case every time she has sexual union with another man the passage says she is guilty of adultery.

This is “adultery” because the woman is Scripturally committed to have the sexual union only with one man as long as he lives, but instead she is having it with another man. This is why it is proper to refer to the second marriage as “adulterous” or “living in adultery,” just as it would be if she were living with him but not married to him (Col. 3:5-7).

Matthew 19:3-9
What reason is given why remarriage is forbidden and why it is called “adultery”? Because God declared man and woman should cleave to one another. He joins them (by witnessing their marriage covenant and holding them to it). He forbids their changing their mind and says no man can put their marriage asunder.

So, if man puts away his wife and marries another, the second marriage is “adultery” because he is having the sexual union with a second wife while God still holds him obligated to his covenant to have the sexual union only with his first wife.

Note again: the terms “marry” and “divorce” (or “put away,” and also “husband” and “wife”) as used here and elsewhere, refer to the relationship as viewed by society and the law of the land. In a first marriage, both God and society recognize the marriage commitment to exist between the man and woman. They are both “married” in the eyes of society and “joined” (”bound”) in the eyes of God.

Society and civil law may then grant them a “divorce” (not for fornication) and they may “marry” again. Society and civil law then views them as free from their first marriage and entered into a second one, and the Bible calls this “divorced” (”put away”) and “married” again. But though God uses these terms as society does, He does not recognize the divorce as making a valid end to the covenant commitment that He recognized in the first marriage. God still considers them “bound” or “joined” or held accountable for the commitment of the first marriage (v6).

There is a definite distinction between the covenant commitment (bond) which God recognizes and the divorce and marriage which civil law recognizes. (cf. Mk. 6:17,18)

Again, the second marriage is “adultery” because the person is still joined in God’s eyes to his/her first spouse, but they are having a sexual relationship with a second spouse. That is adultery, and it will continue to be adultery every time they have the sexual relationship, because God has still “joined” them to their first spouse and He will not “put asunder” that bond.

1 Corinthians 7:10,11
This explains why, if a woman divorces her husband, she still has no right to remarry. She may get divorced in the eyes of civil law, and God calls it “divorce” and says she is now “unmarried.” But that does not free her from her bond or covenant obligation to her first husband. Since she is still bound to her first marriage covenant, her only choice then is to be reconciled to her husband (the one God recognizes) or else remain unmarried.

Sexual relationship outside of a Scriptural marriage bond constitutes fornication (v2-5). Hence, if the woman divorces and remarries, that second marriage, as long as it lasted and as long as her first husband was still alive, would constitute adultery.

Understanding these principles will be vital to reaching proper applications and answers to other questions we will deal with.

[Note that adultery involves a sexual act - John 8:4; Heb. 13:4; Prov. 6:20-35. It is not just the act of divorcing and remarrying that is adultery.]

C. God Allows an Exception to the General Rule When One’s Spouse Has Been Guilty of Fornication.
This exception is clearly stated in Matthew 19:9 (and 5:32).
“Whosoever shall put away his wife, except for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery” (”saving for the cause of fornication” – Matt. 5:32).

The question originally asked Jesus concerned the grounds or cause for which a man may divorce his wife (v3). In v9 Jesus clearly says there is no acceptable cause except if ones companion has been guilty of fornication.

Unlike the Mosaic Law, which Jesus admits tolerated divorce and remarriage for other causes, Jesus’ teaching allows one and only one cause.

Note that the only one who is granted the right to divorce and remarry without being guilty of sin is the one who has been sinned against by his/her companion who committed fornication.

What is fornication?
Definitions: “illicit sexual intercourse in general” (Thayer); “every kind of unlawful sexual intercourse” (Arndt and Gingrich). Fornication includes any form of sexual intercourse with anyone other than ones scriptural spouse, regardless of whether that person be of the opposite sex or of the same sex. Note passages that explain the meaning:

1 Corinthians 7:2-5 – To avoid fornication, one is to satisfy the sexual desire with and only with “his own wife” or “her own husband.” Our own marriage companion is the only one who has power over our body. If we satisfy this desire with anyone else, the passage says it would be fornication, whether it be with someone we are not married to, someone else’s husband or wife, or someone else of the same sex (i.e., homosexuality). (See also Heb. 13:4).

Jude 7 – Sodom and Gomorrah gave themselves over to fornication. But Gen. 19 shows this refers to homosexuality (men wanted to lie with men, not with women) ["and going after strange flesh" has the significance of even going after...]. Therefore, homosexuality is a form of fornication, and would be scriptural grounds for one’s companion to obtain a divorce and remarry.

Some say fornication would not include adultery (i.e., the case in which one who is married has relations with someone not their spouse). But the following passages use “fornication” to include extra-marital sex: 1 Cor. 5:1; Amos 7:17; Ezek. 16:8,15,26,29; Jer. 3:6,8. Jesus used “fornication” in order to include, not just extra-marital sex, but also premarital sex and homosexuality – any form of illicit sexual intercourse.

When a man and woman marry, they make a covenant to have the sexual relationship only with one another and with no one else (of the same or opposite sex) as long as they both shall live. If one companion violates that covenant by having sexual relations with any person other than their own spouse, he/she has violated the marriage covenant in such a way that God grants their partner the right to divorce them and remarry.

The New Testament teaching regarding divorce and remarriage can be summarized like this: When a man and woman marry, they enter into a lifetime covenant in which God binds or joins them, holding them accountable to keep this covenant. If there is a divorce for some cause other than fornication, God’s will is violated; and if either or both remarry, the second marriage relationship(s) is (are) adultery because God still holds the people bound to the first marriage commitment. If during the first marriage, however, one companion commits fornication, then the other companion may choose to obtain a divorce and remarry without sin.

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Part II: Does the Teaching of Jesus Regarding Divorce and Remarriage Apply to People Outside the Church?

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Some people believe that Jesus’ teaching regarding divorce and remarriage was addressed only to those who are in covenant relationship with Him (disciples, Christians, members of His church). It does not apply to people outside the church since they are not citizens in Christ’s kingdom, not members of the body of which He is the head, etc.

It is argued that people outside Christ are condemned because they have not subjected themselves to Christ or because they have violated God’s universal moral law; but until they become Christians, God does not notice or hold them accountable for violations of specific New Testament teachings such as divorce laws.

So it is concluded that, no matter how many times such people divorce and remarry before they become Christians, when they are baptized they just keep the companion they have then. But consider the following points:

A. Jesus Is Lord over All Men, Not Just Those in the Church.
Jesus is not just Head of the church or King of His kingdom. There are other positions He holds that show that all men are obligated to obey Him. He is:

Jesus is God (Deity)
John 1:1,14; 20:28,29; Phil. 2:6-8; Col. 2:9. If He possesses Deity



Peace Said on

I just got around to listening to the interview with Bishop and Mrs. Thomas
Weeks, III. You did an awesome interview. It did help me to look at Bishop
Weeks as a saved christian should. Thank you Torrence.



Michelle Jones Said on

If Christina knows an abusive man then maybe, her husband didn’t beat her like she claims. For that reason, Weeks is an abusive man just ask his first wife JW let along his second wife who he beat up in the parking lot. This is BULL…. Now, Weeks why don’t you tell the story about the church in Washington D.C where you embezzled and was put on blast on the local new channels.. About stealing the church money that the GOVERNMENT gave 2 your church. Instead , Weeks put all of the funding in his pockets like he did in Atlanta this year. Tell them that…. Also, why do them 2 keep putting God in all this mess… This is all about FLESH… Weeks can’t be alone becuz he needs a woman 2 take care of him. He’s HORNY that’s why he married her so soon……… Nasty FREAK………. There are going 2 be more information on these 2 LIARS and watch how all of this stuff unfolds. Watch Christina changed her tune when he’s not what she thought he would be. She thinks she can changed him by being on her back all the time. That 2 get’s old and worn out… Christina, you can’t changed nobody,but your self.. Sitting there all prop up telling nothing but lies…. Ouch!! When the truth comes about these 2 HORNY lustful people what are you going 2 say then..



LordJesus Said on

I’m sorry, but Weeks spirit isn’t right. He is charmer and he is lying in this interview. A couple of signs of a liar are gestures and touching of nose, if you will notice his gestures his hands and shoulders as if he such Mr. Proper and he touches nse when he responds. This man has controlling spirit and is hiding it behind charming her. The sad thing about it is that Glen can’t see it or she doesn’t want to see as many women will overlook things just to have a man. He needs healing and this non sense they are talking about with God place them in each other lives to heal each other is a lie from the pit of hell. God is the healer!!!! God can heal and make you whole not depend on man. I really think he needs to go through healing and deliverence as he seriously needs it. Another note for the church folks that say Weeks knows the Word, guess so does the enemy. Don’t be fooled! Remembwe Weeks is slick.



Gospel Said on

Very nice interview Torrence. Keep up the wonderful week. What about part 3.



Gospel Said on

Very nice interview Torrence. Keep up the wonderful work! What about part 3?



Discerning Said on

I’m not going to comment on his marraige, but I will say this about him. In his book “What Love Taught me” he said he would @#~~*#*~%$ often because Juanita was on the road or wouldn’t give him any. Masturbation is is a perversed demon and a lot of people struggle with it… This is a closet demon that needs to be address in the church along with homosexuality and others. If Leaders are struggling with these issues how can they help the next person get delivered?



meg Said on

I could not have said it better myself. Article posted in A TOAST 2 WEALTH.

Juanita Bynum’s strength to pastor her church, The Wearhouse is showing women do not ever allow a man, a male (or a female who follows behind him) think that he is getting to you by showing off his new bride. You see, there are a lot of childish people in the family of God and if these people are not mature, they need to get out of God’s family and get out in the world. These sort of childish males like Bishop Weeks are an embarrassment to the entire race of black men who are truly living saved. When you come into the Kingdom of God, you should become mature, you do not remain a baby, you grow up. The Word of God tells us, When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. (I Corinthians 13:11) It is a shame for a man to call himself a Bishop and never grow up. The office of a Bishop is a higher rank and so is just being a Pastor, you are not supposed to act as though you are in grade school. The way Bishop Weeks is acting is as if he still a little boy playing hop-scotch or volley ball with other kids. His mind is immature. When you are truly saved, your mind should mature and when your mind matures, you will not try to go out of your way to humiliate someone else, just so you can look good and the same thing goes for Christina Glenn, if she is mature, she is not going to play the game with him.

As a woman of God, Juanita Bynum’s strength to pastor as she a single woman again is a lesson for women; be all you can be, regardless of someone else trying to make you hurt. On this network, we encourage women to make money and not just find their financial source by starting a ministry; however, since Juanita Bynum has already been her own woman, even before she met Bishop Weeks, we applaud her, because she is showing women you have to keep on moving on, in order to keep strong. You cannot allow people to think they are getting to you. Juanita Bynum is strong, although like all other human beings, we know she is hurting. In the black race, there have always been immature black men like Bishop Weeks, they will do anything to compete, if they do not get there way. Juanita Bynum is showing him, you cannot control my life, by trying to make me hide. The Wearhouse is a sacred place of worship and it exist, after all of the pain of feeling the foot of a man, a male stomp her flesh. Juanita Bynum’s church, The Wearhouse exist, even after Bishop Weeks is showing off Christina Glenn as if she is Queen Elizabeth or Princess Diana. The Wearhouse exist, even after Bishop Weeks should have been charged with attempted murder. Juanita Bynum still exist for all women to see that you can keep enjoying the good life God gave you, no matter what people are saying about you and waiting to see you fall.

We salute Juanita Bynum and all women who read this blog should use how she started her church in the midst of pain while an immature doggish spirit tried to ruin her dignity. You see ladies, this is what you have to do when you are in business, when relatives, ex-lovers or so-call friends tell you you are nothing, will never be never or will never rise, you must hold your head up high and keep going. (Bishop) Thomas Weeks or Christina Glenn does not move a mighty woman of God like Juanita Bynum. This is a great example of being abused by men and the females who will lower their dignity to join them, but if you can identify with Juanita Bynum’s pain, then use her lesson of strength and keep moving up as Satan tries to destroy you and it is guaranteed, you will come out alright.

We love you Juanita Bynum and all of the real women of God are praying for you. Thank you for showing us how to keep moving on as enemies ruled by the Devil try to steal, kill and to destroy or lives. (John 10:10)



GOD'S SON Said on

JUDGE NOT!!!!O LET THEM DO THERE THING!!!!AND LET THEM BE HAPPY TOGETHER….HOPE FOR THE BEST,,,AND STAY BLESSED AT ALL TIMES!!!!GOD BLESS…



Torrence Said on

Sorry “gospel” there were only 2 parts. But thanks for watching and complimenting. will be bringing more very soon!

Torrence