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Marvin Sapp

Profession : Musician

Birth : January 28, 1967

Marvin's Motivational Moments actually started as something that was actually therapeutic for me. I would sit up late at night after my wife passed trying to adjust to being alone.

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My church has a health and fitness ministry to encourage our members to take care of spiritually and physically; how could I not?

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Gospel music allows us to become closer to God and closer to each other.

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We live in a world full of people who are ready to be uplifted.

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Some men don't have the opportunity to be the type of father they need to be, and I hope my example teaches them to step up.

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I understand now that God trusts me enough to give me three kids - Marvin Jr., Mikaila and Madisson - who totally depend on me. They know I'm going to be there for them no matter what.

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The Bible tells us that we're supposed to leave an inheritance for children.

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A friend of mine said something powerful at his grandfather's funeral. He said that the greatest lesson from his grandfather's life was that he died empty, because he accomplished everything he wanted, with no regrets. I think that, along with leaving a legacy, would be the greatest sign of success.

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Success is difficult to define.

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I have been singing gospel music since I was four years old.

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Whether looking at pop music, hip-hop or R&B, it's rare to find an artist who hasn't been touched or affected by the power and soul of gospel music. In fact, many of today's popular artists such as Whitney Houston, John Legend, and Katy Perry started their careers in the church choir.

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I want people to understand that tragedy and trial does not necessarily mean that you are a victim.

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When my wife got sick, I didn't understand why God was doing what he was doing.

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D.C. is one my largest audiences. They buy tons of records of mine in Washington, D.C.

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Being a pastor is pressure because we have to counsel people.

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Entertainment and information work well together.

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I tell people all the time, 'As long as my kids are doing good, I'm gonna be alright.'

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I just believe that whatever I post should be my content.

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I have to prioritize: father first, and then a pastor and a recording artist and entrepreneur. I try to put everything in proper perspective, and then the proper priority.

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The worse thing in the world is for an individual to live, breath and exist and leave this earth, die, and not make impact.

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