Joel Osteen -- Dr. Murray Invited Himself
Monday, May 10, 2010 at 9:11PM Joel Osteen's people are ticked ... saying they didn't invite Dr. Conrad Murray to Osteen's service yesterday -- Dr. Murray invited himself.
According to sources connected with Dr. Murray ... TMZ first reported Osteen personally invited Dr. Murray and even gave him a secret code to enter Osteen's Houston church.
But Osteen's rep tells TMZ they were approached by Dr. Murray's people who said the doctor was in need of prayer and Osteen agreed to pray with him.
One of Osteen's reps griped to TMZ, "It seems like this was more of a PR move than seeking actual prayer."
UPDATE: A rep for Murray says the good doctor attended the service "at his own free will." Murray, in a statement to TMZ, said, "I was grateful for the blessings, prayer and words of encouragement I felt during services. It was a spiritual moment for me, personally ... I sincerely express my thanks and gratitude and will continue to remain strong in my faith."
Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2010/05/10/joel-conrad-exclusive/2/#c3208107#ixzz0nagwjDZJ
Reader Comments (1)
Guys don't forget in the midst of all our emotions, MJ would forgive, period. That doesn't mean there are consequences or that we want to be this doc's best friend. Not at all. I agree with JUSTICE 4 MJ with all my heart. I love Psalm 58 ya'll should check it out. I added to my Justice 4 MJ Tshirt and hoodies with silver pen. It points to the Almighty One who ultimately holds peeps accountable. We must show L.O. V.E. in the midst of this nasty adversity we are seeing and experiencing. Erin and Amy, may you both be richly blessed as you continue on with God's work. No matter how negatively we feel about Conrad, I must forgive and do everything in my power to not slander. That's me. I encourage the world to do the same. Dang, I am praising God he went to a Bible Believing Church. Love you girls. Blessings, Jenn :) PS: don't think I'm an angel cuz I'm not. But if Jesus could forgive the guy on the cross right frigging next to him and He loves and forgives me and exhibits His grace and mercy to me, personally, I gotta forgive that doc. Never said I was okay with his actions. I am FURIOUS he's still practicing (so livid, it makes me ill inside) and my heart's aching daily because MJ's beautiful children lost their Dad. :(