Mahalia Jackson would not compromise

A friend sent me this story about Mahalia Jackson. I know that some may have had issues with other elements of Sister Jackson's life, but one interesting point is that her husband divorced her over her unwillingness to become a blues singer. Louis Armstrong and her husband Isaak Hockenhull are both noted to have tried to persuade Mahalia to forsake her emphasis on ministry in the church to "make some real green" as a blue singer. Mahalia was a big enough international star to have made a lot of money as a "crossover singer", but she always refused. She turned down parts in plays, roles with big bands and tours with famous Jazz artists because, in her own words she was "Reborn".

We need more saints who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ more than the world and its temporary riches.