L A Star Status

05/25/2026

𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫’s Class of 2026 represents the next generation of healthcare leaders prepared to make a difference throughout Mississippi and beyond. https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/Commencement.html

05/14/2026

Something powerful is happening now in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

The 𝐉𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐒 𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 begins tonight and continues 𝐌𝐚𝐲 13–17 𝐚𝐭 7 𝐩.𝐦. 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐥𝐲 at the 𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐒𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐆 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐋. This is more than an event — it’s an opportunity for healing, hope, restoration and unity across our community.

People from all walks of life are invited to come experience worship, prayer, testimonies, spontaneous baptisms and the life-changing power of Jesus in an atmosphere that is open, welcoming and free to everyone.

No tickets. No registration. No barriers.

Just come as you are.

Across America, thousands have gathered under these tents searching for something real — and lives have been transformed. Now it’s Vicksburg’s turn.

𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: https://www.lastarstatus.com/press-release

Bring your family. Bring a friend. Bring an open heart.

Let’s believe together for a move of God in our city.

📍 Vicksburg Outlet Mall
🗓 May 13–17
⏰ 7 p.m. nightly

03/08/2026

𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓’𝐒 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭! VIRTUAL BOOK LAUNCH!
7 PM (CT) Sunday, March 8, 2026
𝘽𝙚 𝘽𝙤𝙡𝙙. 𝘽𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚. 𝘽𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚. 𝘽𝙚 𝘽𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙.
𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 … amazon.com/dp/B0GGYNM66B
𝐋𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬 … www.LAstarStatus.com
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞… https://online.fliphtml5.com/aotxt/agwx/ =1

03/06/2026

𝙎𝙐𝙉𝘿𝘼𝙔'𝙎 "𝙑𝙄𝙍𝙏𝙐𝘼𝙇" 𝘽𝙊𝙊𝙆 𝙇𝘼𝙐𝙉𝘾𝙃 𝘼𝘽𝙊𝙐𝙏 𝙎𝙐𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙐𝙍𝘼𝙇 𝙁𝘼𝙑𝙊𝙍: A kidnapping survivor (𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡) from a ritual in 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 shares an excerpt of his miraculous escape after praying and asking God to deliver him the same way He delivered 𝐋.𝐀. 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧 in the 𝐔𝐒𝐀. (*We conceal his identity for his protection.*)

Oceans apart, both men took a 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 to survive strikingly similar escapes.

– One leaped into a river.
– Another leaped from a fast-moving vehicle.
– One endured hours in a jungle.
– The other endured hours in a forest on a freezing February night.

Yet in both stories, 𝐆𝐨𝐝'𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝 turned terror into testimony.

This video of 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡 is a preview of what you will hear during L.A. Warren’s 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝟕 𝐩.𝐦. (𝐂𝐓) 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Join us to hear from author 𝐋.𝐀. 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧 and two others who share how his survivor testimony helped them through their own crises.

"𝐁𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝. 𝐁𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞. 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞. 𝐁𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝." is available on 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 and 𝐋𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦.

𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧: amazon.com/dp/B0GGYNM66B

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 …
𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭: https://meet.google.com/hiy-jjyo-pgm
𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞: https://www.facebook.com/LAwriter77

For more information about the parallel stories of author L.A. Warren and Shadrach, read the feature in 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞:

https://boldjourney.com/meet-l-a-warren/

02/27/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐬! 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞!

Join us for the highly anticipated virtual launch of "𝘽𝙚 𝘽𝙤𝙡𝙙. 𝘽𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚. 𝘽𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚. 𝘽𝙚 𝘽𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙."

Author 𝐋.𝐀. 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧 will share his riveting, true testimony of choosing "𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫" during a near-death encounter after leaping from a speeding car in the midst of a carjacking and kidnapping.

For seven harrowing hours, he faced armed captors, ministered to them about Christ, and refused to surrender to fear. Instead, he leaned fully on the power of God when his life hung in the balance.

But the story doesn’t end there.

You’ll also hear from two individuals who reveal how L.A.’s testimony strengthened them during their own crises, including one whose life was also spared in a harrowing escape after drawing courage from his message.

This isn’t just a book launch. It’s a powerful conversation about resilience, divine protection and what happens when faith speaks louder than fear.

Come be inspired.
Come hear the miracles.
Come celebrate the victory.

See the accompanying flyer for details, and invite others who may be dealing with paralyzing fears today.

𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧: amazon.com/dp/B0GGYNM66B

𝐋𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬: www.LAstarStatus.com

𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=DDzTEtOfmBn4oKJRH6N2LSkGL0cWJINrZGZ6gTKsdF2

𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞 _ https://boldjourney.com/meet-l-a-warren/

02/23/2026

02/23/2026

"𝗜 𝗔𝗠 𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗬": Some voices don’t fade with time. They echo louder when the moment demands it.

In 2012, I had the honor of interviewing civil rights icon the Rev. 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧, founder of the 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐰/𝐏𝐔𝐒𝐇 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and two-time presidential candidate.

As we reflect on his death on Feb. 17, 2026, at age 84 in Chicago, I revisited our powerful conversation. And, I’m struck by how relevant his words remain.

From voter suppression and the death of Trayvon Martin, to racial profiling, the power of the ballot, equal pay under the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, and the national campaign between Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama, the Rev. Jackson spoke candidly about justice, leadership and whether America was on the brink of deeper racial unrest.

His message was clear: "𝙆𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙃𝙤𝙥𝙚 𝘼𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚."

As you absorb his words (excerpts from our longer discussion), I invite you to listen not just for history — but for insight.

Some conversations are timeless because the work continues.

02/17/2026

Seven years ago on Valentine’s Day, I made a split-second decision that changed my life.

After being abducted, I threw myself from a moving vehicle traveling at least 55 mph. I hit the pavement, rolled, and somehow found the strength to stand – and run toward safety.

That experience reshaped how I understand resilience.

Resilience isn’t just about surviving trauma. It’s about what you do after the fall. It’s the ability to get back up when the road knocks you down – whether that road is personal crisis, professional disappointment, leadership pressure, a failed venture, or an unexpected transition.

In our careers and in our lives, we all face moments that feel high-speed and out of control. The question isn’t whether we’ll hit the pavement. The question is: Will we rise?

In 𝘽𝙚 𝘽𝙤𝙡𝙙. 𝘽𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚. 𝘽𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚. 𝘽𝙚 𝘽𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙., I share how faith, determination, and disciplined courage helped me turn a life-threatening moment into a leadership mindset grounded in trust, clarity, and conviction.

Resilience is built in the moments you refuse to quit.

Available now on 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧, 𝐋𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦, 𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤

amazon.com/dp/B0GGYNM66B

02/17/2026

Vicksburg, Mississippi, is a place where history and Southern hospitality flourish – from its Civil War legacy to the blues and vibrant festivals that fill the calendar year-round. Strength, faith and resilience are woven into its story.

That spirit reminds me: resilience isn’t just a regional trait – it’s a personal decision.

In our careers, families, and private battles, anxiety can quietly limit our potential. But “faith over fear” changes the narrative.

When we lean into God’s strength instead of our own uncertainty, challenges become invitations.

Invitations to grow.
Invitations to trust.
Invitations to lead with courage.

In 𝘽𝙚 𝘽𝙤𝙡𝙙. 𝘽𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚. 𝘽𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚. 𝘽𝙚 𝘽𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙., I explore how unwavering confidence is built – not by avoiding pressure, but by trusting God through it.

Stop letting anxiety hold you back. Start standing firm in divine strength.

Available now on 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧, 𝐋𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦, 𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤

amazon.com/dp/B0GGYNM66B

02/16/2026

In 2025, Vicksburg, Mississippi, commemorated 200 years of resilience — a city forever marked by the Battle of Vicksburg, a turning point in the American Civil War. History reminds us that decisive moments shape destinies.

Resilience isn’t the absence of pressure — it’s the decision to stand firm in the middle of it.

In 𝘽𝙚 𝘽𝙤𝙡𝙙. 𝘽𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚. 𝘽𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚. 𝘽𝙚 𝘽𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙., I share how faith became my anchor when fear tried to take control. True strength isn’t found in perfect conditions; it’s forged in surrender, trust, and unwavering belief in God’s promises.

Whatever battle you’re facing, remember: resilience is built when faith rises higher than fear.

Now available on 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧, 𝐋𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦, 𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤.

amazon.com/dp/B0GGYNM66B