On The Fringe

When butterflies hatch at Frederick Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids Michigan, they do so in an indoor tropical paradise perfectly suited to meet their every need. The temperature & humidity are perfect. The food is a perfect balance of calories and nutrition to keep them healthy, no need to go elsewhere. Yet, some butterflies see the bright blue sky outside the conservatory and spend their days fluttering near the glass ceiling far away from the plentiful food supply. I want to say to those butterflies, "Don't you know everything you need is inside? The outside is cold and harsh, and you will die within minutes if you get what you are longing to have." I wonder if that's the message God has for me. So I ask myself, Do I look longingly at things that would harm me? Do I use my energy to gain what I need and shouldn't have? Do I ignore God's plentiful provision because I imagine that something just beyond my reach is better? Do I spend time on the fringes of faith? God supplies all our needs from his riches (Phil. 4:19). So instead of striving for what I don't have, I pray that I open my heart to gracefully receive everything I've already been given by him.

Bumper Cars

Life is a lot like "bumper cars" at an amusement park. You get in your car, knowing that you will get hit...you just don't know how hard. When you get hit, you step on the gas pedal, chase the one who has hit you, and hope to bump that person harder than they have bumped you. That may be a fun strategy for bumper cars, but it's a terrible strategy for life. When you get bumped in life, bumping back only escalates matters and in the end everyone suffers damage. Jesus had a better strategy: Forgive those who have bumped us. Like Peter, we may wonder how many times we have to forgive. When Peter asked Jesus, "Up to seven times?" Jesus answered "Up to seventy times seven" In other words, there are no limits to grace.

We should always extend a spirit of forgiveness. Why? In the story of the forgiving master, Jesus explained that we forgive not because our offenders deserve it, but because we've been forgiven. He says, "I forgave you...because you begged me. Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant, just as I had pity on you?" Since we are among those who've been forgiven much, let's stop the damage and share that blessing with others.

Spending $8,000 On Booty

What man in his right mind would spend $8,000 on booty at the strip club? If you're Apollo Nida (Phaedra's husband on Atlanta Housewives), that's what you would do. When Kenya Moore made that statement, it reminded me of how messed up some people's priorities are. Spending $8,000 on booty is nothing to write home about; it's booty for goodness sake! If you're me, you're going to take that $8,000 and invest it or tithe 30%. I can't see myself going to a strip club, let alone spend thousands of dollars at one. Not everyone has good financial sense, and I'm ok with that. I'm sorry, but I laughed so hard inside when Apollo said he spent $8,000 at the strip club on booty. That's the dumbest thing ANYONE could do; then again, I don't put nothing past anyone.

No booty is worth $8,000; I'm being real with you. Here's my thing: What's the appeal about strip clubs? You pay to look at some woman gyrate on stage, and possibly give you a lap dance. I'm not understanding the appeal because I've never been to a strip joint, nor do I have the desire. Don't patrons realize these girls gyrate on men every night? At some strip clubs, you can even touch or sex the stripper in the VIP room. With so many diseases running around, the last thing people need is worries of catching something. I still can't get over how Apollo, or any man for that matter can drop 8 stacks on booty. LOL...hilarious. Some of these men are bananas. If I'm going to spend $8,000 on something, it better be worthwhile.

I could do a lot with $8,000: Put it into my account, invest it, give a generous donation to a charity I support, etc. Never would I spend 8 stacks on a body part. That's silly to me that anyone would throw money away on foolishness, but it happens. When the time comes to really need money, you don't have it because you spent it on booty.

 

Jesus Twerk

 

This video clip is of Deelishis (Flavor Of Love reality star, real name London Charles) twerking for Jesus. This clip is one of hundreds, if not thousands that circulate YouTube. Is praise dancing an approved way for women to twerk to gospel music? First off, there is no such thing as the Jesus Twerk, twerking for Jesus, whatever you want to call it. This is an example of how the enemy tries to counterfeit God's doing. A counterfeit looks identical to the original, except for one difference: The Jesus Twerk is usually performed by women in suggestive clothing. These women are shaking their behinds, but calling it Twerking for Jesus. I can see praise dancing because praise dance is about expression.

Of all the churches I've been to, the lady praise dancers had better sense than to twerk for the congregation. My church would boot them out with the quickness. It's shameful that Jesus is attached to foolishness. It's almost as bad as Gospel From The Pole (brief history: A stripper turned preacher is now preaching the gospel). When I think of twerking, Jesus is the LAST thing that comes to mind. I'm thinking of a scantily clad woman with boyshorts or a thong; woman starts clapping her cheeks together. Where's Jesus in all this "twerking"? Jesus would never co-sign this nonsense. The world has no respect for Christianity, so I wouldn't expect anything more.

There's not much difference between praise dancing and twerking. A praise dancer isn't going to ballerina dance to a Kirk Franklin song, they're going to let loose. Some gospel songs are designed for hooting & hollering, and I understand that. Twerking in God's house is disrespectful. When the moneychangers were conducting business in God's temple, Jesus got upset and overturned all the tables. In short, the twerk does not match Jesus work.

Kids Are So Fass

Kids Are So Fass

 

At 5 years old, sex should be the LAST thing on children's minds. Unless a 5-year old's parents have schooled them on sex, most 5-year olds don't have enough concept about sex to engage in the act, which leads me to this question: Were these kids sexually abused? I'm thinking so because I've been reading this article, and doing research. Research says if a child has been sexually abused by a relative or other closed friend, they will act out sexually with another child. Why else do you see so many twerk videos on WorldStar, YouTube and the like? These children were shown how to be fass. Everyone's coming down on the teacher, and rightfully so. With kids, you can't turn your head for one second without them doing something they have no business doing.

One of a teacher's responsibilities is to keep watch over her students, and to me, this veteran teacher knew better. She's been teaching 15 years so she should already know how kids can get into stuff. Then again, no matter if she watched them closely or not, kids are still going to find a way to get into some mess. Stories like this show how far society has fallen. Everywhere you turn, a student or teacher is caught sexing a student and that's sad. Well, when you take God out of schools what do you expect? The only thing that comes to my mind is these children had to have been abused, because what 5-year olds do you know can partake in sexual activity? Watch how some immoral people say "What's wrong with children having sex?" The fact that they're 5 shows what's wrong.

What should happen to the teacher? According to the article, she's suspended and the school board is recommending dismissal. I can't say I disagree with their recommendation. Educators, school administrators have a big responsibility to watch over hundreds of students, and the slightest infraction should be met with repercussions. If she gets dismissed, one factor is her tenure: Being a veteran teacher, the school board will say she had no business letting those kids leave her eyesight.

Has The Bible Made Women Lazy?

Yesterday, I posted a controversial statement that read: The Bible has made women lazy when it comes to pulling their weight in relationships. I feel as though the Bible has made some women lazy when it comes to pulling their weight in a relationship. Why? Let me elaborate. Many women are quick to utter her husband's responsibilities (with supporting scripture), but those same women forget her role as her husband's helpmate. Proverbs 31 is the kind of woman a wife should be to her man (and what a man should seek in a wife):

A good woman is hard to find,
and worth far more than diamonds.
Her husband trusts her without reserve,
and never has reason to regret it.
Never spiteful, she treats him generously
all her life long.
She shops around for the best yarns and cottons,
and enjoys knitting and sewing.
She’s like a trading ship that sails to faraway places
and brings back exotic surprises.
She’s up before dawn, preparing breakfast
for her family and organizing her day.
She looks over a field and buys it,
then, with money she’s put aside, plants a garden.
First thing in the morning, she dresses for work,
rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.
She senses the worth of her work,
is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
She’s skilled in the crafts of home and hearth,
diligent in homemaking.
She’s quick to assist anyone in need,
reaches out to help the poor.
She doesn’t worry about her family when it snows;
their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear.
She makes her own clothing,
and dresses in colorful linens and silks.
Her husband is greatly respected
when he deliberates with the city fathers.
She designs gowns and sells them,
brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops.
Her clothes are well-made and elegant,
and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.
When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say,
and she always says it kindly.
She keeps an eye on everyone in her household,
and keeps them all busy and productive.
Her children respect and bless her;
her husband joins in with words of praise:
“Many women have done wonderful things,
but you’ve outclassed them all!”
Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades.
The woman to be admired and praised
is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God.
Give her everything she deserves!
Festoon her life with praises!

 

The responsibilities of the woman to her husband are clearly outlined in Proverbs 31. In short, a woman is to bring out the best in him, not the stress in him. Much of the discord between men and women in relationships is because of men and women not playing their positions. You have some women who want to be the leader, and men co-sign that. It took two to create a relationship, so it'll take two to make it work. Roles have to be defined and carried out, on BOTH ends. If a man is doing his job, and the woman hers, their relationship will have great influence. On another note, this blog message is to let men know the importance of being schooled on the Bible because there are some women that will twist the Bible to their benefit. They will tell a man what he should do, but conveniently leave out her role.

Declaring God's Goodness

Declare God’s Goodness

I declare that I’m blessed with God’s supernatural wisdom, and have clear direction in my life.

I declare that I’m blessed with creativity, with courage, with ability, and with abundance....

I declare that I’m blessed with a strong will and with self-control and self-discipline.

I declare that I’m blessed with a great family, with good friends, with good health, and with faith, favor, and fulfillment.

I declare that I’m blessed with success, with divine protection.

I declare that I’m blessed with an obedient heart and with a positive outlook on life.

I declare that any curse that has ever been spoken over me, any negative evil word that has ever come against me, is broken right now.

I declare that I’m blessed in the city. I’m blessed in the country. I’m blessed when I go in and out.

I declare that everything I put my hands to do is going to prosper and succeed.

I declare that I’m blessed!!!! IN JESUS 'NAME AMEN!!