Second Chances

New Orleans rapper C-Murder is about to go free because a witness recanted their statement. If that's the case, C better lay low and focus on his rap career. Moral of this is when you get a second chance at life, don't screw it up.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) August 1, 2018

Today's Word

I try to keep this in mind when I'm asking God for things, and it seems like I'm getting nowhere.

Smelling Yourself

I Made You

If you can't make yourself, what makes you think you can tell someone that you "made them"?

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 27, 2018

Apologize For God's Goodness

If someone has a problem with you being blessed, have them take it up with God.

One thing I won’t do is apologize for being blessed. I will remain humble through my blessings, but apologizing for them....negative.😎👊🏾

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 25, 2018

The Best Revenge Is Success

Those who were bullied in school who have gone on to prosper in life are MVPs in my book.

I enjoy reading stories of people who were bullied in school that have gone on to be successful. The losers who bullied them are good for nothing.😀

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 22, 2018

Let Children Dream Big

The worst thing any adult can do is crush a child's ability to dream big. Why? Most adults failed at life, so they project their failures onto that child. I support every child's right to dream big.

Remember The Titans: One Of The Greatest

Watched Remember The Titans last night and I was reminded why it's one of the greatest sports films of all time.

Remember The Titans was the best football movie because it showed how a town torn apart by racial division can come together through football.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 22, 2018

Meat In The Storehouse

Some explanations to support my stance:

Bringing meat into the storehouse allows the church to do ministry, help the downcast, pay staff, etc. I've been tithing since I started working, so it's nothing new to me. For others who are new to their walk with God (and tithing), they may feel uneasy about tithing because they may be faced with a choice between paying this or that bill or tithing.

Churches do preach about faith, and you're right that some churches do need to practice what they preach. Unless a pastor has multiple income streams, some ministers don't take a salary. But for other preachers whose sole income comes from tithe and offerings, well...it should be no surprise why some preachers talk about money so much.

Your Truth vs. The Truth

Your truth is not the truth. Many times, your version of the truth is watered down.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 19, 2018

Thursday Thought

Something to think about if one should decide to envy another's blessing.

Wednesday Wisdom

If outsiders know your business, check your circle.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 19, 2018

Freedom Of Surrender

Good Or Bad, you will pay the price for surrendering.

You're free to choose what you surrender to, but you're not free from the consequences of that choice.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 17, 2018

God Only Has Good Things In Store

God only has good in store for his children.

What God has planned for you does not end in defeat, in failure, in mediocrity, in addiction, in dysfunction. Your story ends in victory.

— Joel Osteen (@JoelOsteen) July 15, 2018

Abuse Of Power

A test of someone's character is power. Power will always reveal someone's true colors because you'll find out what they're about in how they make decisions for the better of themselves and likeminded folks or what's best for all. To be honest, some people don't deserve positions of power.

Apology + Change In Behavior

The best apology is a change in behavior.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 12, 2018

A Word On Independence

No way around it, more like dependent on someone else.

A woman is NOT independent if she has a man taking care of her.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 10, 2018

To Live & Die By Compliments

I appreciate compliments like the next person, but I don't live for them. The same people complimenting you will be the same ones to criticize.

If you live by people’s compliments, you’ll die by their criticism.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 10, 2018

Throwback Monday

Not one lie was told in this post.

Never Feel Guilty

People have their nerve trying to make you feel bad for cutting them loose, especially when they've been a liability instead of an asset, but you've kept them around in hopes they would change into an asset. You have to do what's best for you, ALWAYS.

A Word On Parenting

The evidence is these disrespectful demons who actually have the guts to hit their parents, and the parents stand there and do nothing. 

Today's parents let their kids talk stupid to them, then once the kids get older and start getting beside themselves, it's too late for the parents to try and discipline them. Discipline while the kids are young so they'll grow up knowing what's expected of them.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 7, 2018

Keep This In Mind

It takes more to remain single than follow the crowd into a relationship. When you're single and successful, you're more of a target for unsavory mates, those who are checking for you just because you have yourself together, but as soon as you fall off, they vanish.

It’s not a problem if you’re single and successful.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 30, 2018

Hope For The Best, Expect The Best.

Doesn't work that way

You can’t hope for God’s best if you expect the worst.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 5, 2018

July 4th Real Talk

I see this all the time on social media, conscious black people complaining about how blacks have no reason celebrating the 4th, then in the same light they're talking about throwing BBQ's and going to fireworks shows.

So-called conscious black people complaining about the 4th, but celebrating it simultaneously. You aren't slick.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 4, 2018

Today's Wisdom

Better watch those folks around you who you call "Your Team"

Trust God

I'm currently in a testing period where I'm trusting God as I write this.

Trust God. pic.twitter.com/co0msg75yc

— Steve Harvey Radio (@SteveHarveyFM) July 1, 2018

Steve Harvey on TBN Apr 04, 2011 Inspirational Sermon

Powerful inspirational sermon given by radio personality & entertainer Steve Harvey. Hearing his testimony of where God has brought him from is one of the reasons why I'm among the millions of SH fans.