I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported our previous edition featuring Lauren Daigle, Tye Tribbett, PMJ, and more. Our primary mission at U Matter Magazine is to serve as a positive media outlet that freely shares the gospel with our readers.

I’m thrilled to announce that our Spring/Summer 2025 edition is now available! This issue showcases the legendary gospel artist Kirk Franklin on the cover, along with an inspiring article detailing his influential journey in gospel music. We also included some fantastic photos from his annual event, the Exodus Arts and Music Festival. On the back cover, we highlight Granger Smith, who shares a profound testimony from his book, “Like a River.”

This touching work is dedicated to his son, River, and offers solace to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. While navigating grief can be incredibly tough, Granger’s book provides
hope and encouragement.

In this edition, you’ll also find our regular segments, including Business and Nonprofit spotlights, Beauty and Health features, and an eye-opening interview with an individual transitioning to life after incarceration in our “Life after Bars” segment. Additionally, we’ve included a devotional and a salvation prayer for those seeking to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior. At its core, U Matter is a prayer ministry. If you have a prayer request, please visit the Prayer Tab on our website so we can pray with you one-on-one.

We hope this edition brings blessings to you. We will be touring and releasing this edition in various Texas cities, so be sure to follow us on social media to stay updated on our locations. Wishing you all many blessings, and remember—U Matter!

– LaShunda Mitchell Editor-in-Chief

In our Spring/Summer issue, we proudly showcased Granger Smith on the back cover. We extend our gratitude to Granger for acknowledging our support in this edition. Don’t miss out on his book, ‘Like a River’—it’s truly inspiring, particularly for those navigating the pain of losing a loved one or experiencing heartache. Wishing you all the best, Granger!

We extend a special thank you to all those who are supporting U Matter!

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