Speaking of strong women, I don't know if you know this or not, but Whitney Houston and I are friends.  Over the last few years, I've gottento know her pretty well, and with that, I've had the opportunity to witness a miracle up close and personal.  I've watched her regain her strength, her fight and her faith.  You have no idea how much this woman has been through in her life and, as much as she's shared with me, I'm sure half of it has not been told.  What I know for sure is; she is a living miracle.  Pretty soon you will hear her tell these stories in her own words and then I think you'll understand.  I'm sure you'll hear her tell it in the next two weeks as a matter of fact.

That being said, I'd like for you to pick up her new album, I LOOK TO YOU. It's available now, and is truly amazing.  When you buy it online or in the stores, whisper a prayer for her.  She is truly looking to you and to God for all her strength.  And do me this favor, if you will, add her to your prayer list.  Pray for her as she steps back into the spotlight, as she takes back all that belongs to her.  Just because she's Whitney Houston doesn't mean that she doesn't need prayer, we all do.  So, thank you for that. I know you will.

--Tyler Perry