Friday Wisdom

I get it; people want acceptance. All acceptance isn't good because it could cause you to go against your values. As I get older, my need for acceptance decreases because I'm learning that no matter what, everybody will NOT accept you.

Thursday Gospel

 

Pray, Then Fight

 

Dissension In Church

Nothing else needs to be said. Anyone who's gone to church for any length of time can attest. 

Monday Gospel: Why Did You Leave?

 

It's easier to criticize someone's decision to leave church than find out why. Even if someone told you, would you respect their decision or try to guilt trip them into coming back by coming up with these cliches: Church is for imperfect people, Hebrews 10:25 "Don't stop meeting together with other believers, which some people have gotten into the habit of doing." or "You need other believers to help you mature in your walk with Christ." The reality is that more seasoned believers are leaving churches due to bad leadership, or because they're tired of the secular nature of many churches. It says a lot about believers who choose to sit under bad leadership. Truth be told, it's no one's business why a believer chooses to leave their church. As long as they continue feeding themselves spiritually and tithing to ministries that further the Gospel, they're still one with God. To really keep it real, some believers are lazy in that the only time they pray and read the Word is Sunday & Wednesday.

Today's Word

 

You'll know when a door is for you because when you open it, you feel peace. 

Today's Thought: Good People Aren't In Hate Groups

I remember when Donald Trump said "there are good people on both sides" in reference to Charlottesville, when suspected white supremacists mowed down innocent protesters. First, good people don't join hate groups. If someone claims to be good, they treat others with basic decency, no matter what race they are. Last time I checked, good people don't go around terrorizing minorities they see as less than them. 

Thursday Real Talk: Blessed & Highly Favored

 

Wednesday Gospel

Thoughts For Today

 

Alert, Churches Are Shutting Down! | Perry Stone

This video shows why you need a 1-on-1 relationship with God, because the church can't & won't save you. I've talked about this before, and I'll paraphrase: Each believer is responsible for THEIR walk with Christ because at Judgment Day, ALL of us will have to answer for the good & bad we've done on Earth. Other believers can't answer for our walk with Christ. Believers are too dependent on the church for spiritual nutrition, and half of them don’t pray or read God’s word outside of Sunday and Wednesday Bible study. That, and some churches are nothing but cliques. I know for me, COVID-19 has been a blessing because I have more time to listen to Bible teaching online, really spend the time I want in his Word, etc. Why depend on a pastor to give you what you can get from the source? It’s too much shucking & jiving in churches, and by that I mean hooting & hollering, faking being slain in the Spirit, etc.🤦‍♂️This guy is going to be really disappointed because more Christians are waking up and leaving churches because of the secular, liberal mindset of many churches. I'll really keep it real and say technology has made it convenient for people to get the word with Bible/devotional apps, live streaming of sermons, etc., so why would someone drive to church to hear the Word when they listen to a Bible podcast on their smartphone or YouTube? Makes 0 sense.

Monday Real Talk

I hope the black community can come together once again like the Civil Rights Era.  

Today's Thought: Class Is In Session

 

I Don't Feel Like Taking Care Of You Anymore

 I Don't Feel Like Taking Care Of You Anymore

Some people don't deserve pets. A dog is a responsibility not to be taken lightly. Even though I'm glad this dog will live out his final days in a loving home, he didn't deserve to be abandoned by his trash owners (I call them trash because that's what they are). I'm sure this dog has given them love & loyalty and his former owners decided to abandon him because they were moving to a new place and didn't feel like taking care of him anymore. They never loved the dog in the first place, so maybe they did the right thing. I feel for all the shelter dogs that were surrendered for whatever reason (and we know most of the reasons are stupid). I couldn't imagine giving away my dog for nothing; we are one. She adores me & I spoil her because I don't want my dog knowing abandonment, abuse or neglect. How you treat animals speaks volumes about who you are.

Thursday Truth

 

She isn't lying. I've known long ago that all politicians talk a good game, but very few (if any) do what they say. More black people are waking up and deciding to hold their vote until politicians step up and do what they say they'll do for blacks. Some blacks voting for Biden/Harris to spite Trump, not knowing their agenda. Harris has a record of locking up blacks for minor offenses & historically, Biden hasn't done nothing in 40+ years except author the '94 crime bill, which has incarcerated millions of black men. If Biden & Harris get in, they won't be good for blacks as a whole.

Wednesday Gospel: Good Character Trumps Beauty

 

VP Debate: Pence vs. Harris

This is for anyone who thinks Mike Pence or Kamala Harris won. Read, and reread. 

Today's Thought: Being A Victim

It's no secret that this world is foul, but what's worse is facing jail time and legal fees because you did the right thing to defend yourself & loved ones. This country's justice system is twisted up like a knot, that someone is punished for doing the right thing. What...someone should let themselves be victimized and wait for the police to come? Craziness. 

Being Misunderstood

 Keep living, all of us will be misunderstood at one point, if not already.

Questioning God

• • Ecclesiastes 12:1

  • Ecclesiastes 12:13

• Habakkuk 1:2

• Hebrews 6:18

• James 1:13

• Job 38-42

• Jonah 4:2

• Jonah 4:10-11

• Revelation 6

These scripture references show how people asked God questions regarding the outcome, and about life's difficult situations. Questioning God is NOT wrong, but many believers were taught to believe it is. We may not always get answers to our questions, but it doesn't hurt to ask. Questioning God can actually draw people closer to him as it shows their desire to go deeper in Christ.

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Black Church Truth

 

Today's Thought: Get The Word For Yourself

Too many Christians are dependent on their pastor/Bible teacher to give them the word, when they can get the Word for themselves, straight from the source. 

Many Men...Wish Death Upon Me

Donald Trump must really have folks in their feelings if they're wishing death upon him and his family. I'll say this: If Trump becomes too sick to finish out his term, Mike Pence will take his place. There's a reason why Presidents have VPs, but some folks are too blinded by their hate for him to see that. For Christians to wish death upon President Trump speaks volumes. It goes to show you how some Christians are no better than the world.

Friday Encouragement

This is the kind of encouragement Christians need when they're doubtful that God heard their prayers. 

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