Who Are These People

Generous To A Fault

Being generous doesn't mean allowing yourself to be used.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) April 29, 2018

Bill Cosby Sex Assault Charge

62 women came forward 30+ years later to reveal they were sexually assaulted by Bill Cosby. I guess it pays to wait decades before you reveal you were raped😒. Those women got what they wanted, so may they fade to black. (I don’t care about losing FB friends behind my comment.)

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) April 27, 2018

My thoughts won't change regarding rape: Folks who wait decades to come forward about rape experiences damage their credibility because the first thing I'm thinking is why they didn't come forward sooner? Sexual assault victims have a greater chance of getting justice if they come forward immediately because the incident is fresh in their minds. I'm wondering how all those women remember Bill Cosby raping them 30+ years ago. Surely they got their stories mixed up or left out details, something. I'm not getting into conspiracy theories about how Bill was framed because he wanted to buy NBC. All I'm going to say is Bill Cosby had a lot of fickle fans; fans supported him when he was squeaky-clean, but since he was convicted of rape, they left that man out to dry.

Know Your Value

Everyone won't see your value, and that's ok. Some people aren't supposed to see your value because they can't handle it.

One of my FB friends posted the perfect reply:

Random Thought Of The Day

You can ask someone for nothing and still won't get it.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) April 26, 2018

Today's Thought

The best things in life are never found. They appear like magic, out of faith, and blossom with love.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) April 21, 2018

Yes: Joel Osteen

Gems like these are the reason why I follow Joel Osteen's ministry. Any favor and blessing I receive is attributed to God, NOT of my doing.

God is going to put you at the right place at the right time. He’s going to send divine connections, people that will go out of their way to be good to you. You couldn’t make it happen. It’s the favor of God bringing you into your yes.

— Joel Osteen (@JoelOsteen) April 19, 2018

Monday Gospel

Sunday Word

Can we please do away with the "real n***a term?" Asking for myself and other likeminded folks.

Once you’re over 30, you shouldn’t be concerned with being a real n***a. What should matter is the legacy you leave behind.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) April 22, 2018

Having A Good Heart Comes With A Price

You can't open up to everyone because there's an evil element out there that will use your information against you.

Throwback Thursday

Bible Study

During my Bible Study, I shared these two verses on social media:

“Being lazy is no different from being a troublemaker.”
Proverbs 18:9 CEV https://t.co/S5aqRmIXjP

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) April 18, 2018

“Do what the Lord wants, and he will give you your heart's desire.”
Psalms 37:4 CEV https://t.co/r9LH7yO1l5

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) April 18, 2018

Tuesday Thought: Removal

When God shows you who someone really is, it would be wise to act accordingly. It's said that if God shows you someone is no good for you, and you stay with them, he will allow them to hurt you until you cut them loose.

For My Fellas

Excuse the vulgar word, but good message. Society is always telling women to know their worth (which they need to, or some do), but men aren't told the same.

Be Grateful

Out Of Touch

I see why some working class people feel as though wealthy people are out of touch with the common man's struggles, and this stat proves it. 

Thursday Encouragement

This was too good not to share.

"You’ve got to stop feeling sorry for yourself. You’ve got to stop holding yourself down and beating yourself up. God is in the forgiving business. He forgives you time and time again. He won’t hold you down about it, if you don’t hold yourself down about it." - #SteveHarvey

— Steve Harvey Radio (@SteveHarveyFM) April 12, 2018

Strawberry Letter: She's Making Me Want To Fight Her

He's playing both of them for fools, and SHE (the wife) allows it. Until he puts an end to it, the foolishness will continue. HE has to be the one to end his rendezvous with the other woman, but we all know he won't because he's enjoying the company of two women. Personally, she messed up by giving him another chance because 9 times out of 10, he was going to do it again. She did right by forgiving him, but she shouldn't have taken him back. The husband made it clear he doesn't want this woman? I can't tell because he's still in contact with her. As I type this, he's probably at this woman's home now. Ladies HAVE to stop letting these n****s play y'all like toys. If a dude cheats once, he's going to cheat again.

Creflo Dollar Gives Props To Snoop Dogg

I've read the Facebook comments criticizing Snoop Dogg for his gospel album, saying he's not saved enough, or he's not living what he's singing about. Let me throw out some facts: Snoop grew up in the church and used to sing in the choir and played the piano, so he's just getting back to his roots. Whether Snoop repented and turned his life over to God is between him and Jesus, so I'll leave that alone. Since when did some Christians write the book on how saved you have to be before you can record a gospel album? Mess is bananas. The same believers that criticize Snoop for his gospel album are the same ones who sing and praise dance every Sunday to songs that homosexuals, whoremongers, spouse abusers, thieves, porno junkies, alcoholics, etc IN THE CHURCH have written and y'all have no problem with that. Let Snoop Be Great.

Today's Thought: Living Like God Exists

I would rather live like God exists than live like he doesn't exist.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) April 9, 2018

Today's Thought: Full Custody

God wants full custody of his children, not just weekend visits.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) April 8, 2018

Throwback Friday

I pulled this one out of the vault.

Karma Will Get You

I laugh at people who think they can do people wrong and not expect to pay for it. You may not pay now, but you'll pay sooner or later.

Doing people dirty and acting like you didn’t won’t stop Karma from getting you.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) April 5, 2018

Scenario: Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind

I can understand the son wanting to talk to his father; this could be the son's opportunity to get answers about his father's absence. From what I read, the father chose not to be in his life, so why would he want to connect now? His son is pretty much grown, so the father missed out on a father-son relationship. Hopefully, the son learned how to be a man by father figures. The son should trust his instincts and not get too close.

CME (Christmas, Mother's Day, Easter) Christians

Shout out to Gerald LiftsTheGym Jackson for this post. People find time to go to church on CME, but can't go any other time of the year.

Monday Gospel

I've been guilty of this many times, so I try not to let him make me look stupid because he's going to sit back laughing, saying "Got Em!"

The devil will make a fool out of anyone who lets him.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) April 2, 2018

Taking Up Your Cross

Repost from a FB friend:

This is self-explanatory to me, but far too many believers expect not to pay the cost of following Christ. Walking with Christ costs you popularity because you won't be able to run with the same people you used to on your walk. You may face criticism from those "friends" you ran with because you decided to carry the cross. Believers should NOT take up the cross if they aren't ready to deal with the consequences. There are consequences for everything we do, good or bad.