He Did The Right Thing

This Is Why People Are Selfish

The above video clip is a good example of why I understand how some people can be selfish. You go out of your way to bless others, and they give you their backside to kiss. This man had every right to do what he did because he was there for his stepdaughter for many years, when her sorry father didn't think enough of her to be in her life from the start.

I'm Not Talking To You Anymore...

I've never cared whether people stopped talking to me because the way I see it: They're doing me a favor by eliminating themselves. That doesn't mean I've done anything that warranted them not to talk to me, it's that I don't lose sleep over those who stop talking to me. Out of sight, out of mind. My life was fine before they talked to me, and it'll be fine after they stop. People need to understand that you don't have to do anything for people to stop talking to you, sometimes they'll stop talking to you through no fault of your own; that's ok, and they don't owe you an explanation, just like you stop talking to some people without an explanation.

Baby Christians vs. Seasoned Christians

Nov. 2020

I'm for real. I haven't watched any of the debates because to be honest, none of the candidates are hitting on anything major. Maybe it's too early to tell, who knows.

If the presidential election took place today, none of the current candidates would get my vote because from the debates, none of them have a sound strategy for tackling the issues of this nation.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) August 21, 2019

Today's Word

Only those who believe God and hold fast to His promises will profit.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) August 21, 2019

Loyalty

I'll go one better and say that you're stupid if you let someone poison your relationship with someone you've known all your life; y'all had each other's back, been through a lot as friends, etc.

God's Promises

Only those who believe God and hold fast to His promises will profit.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) August 21, 2019

Fake Love vs. Real Judgment

Some people are loved for being fake, while others are judged for being real.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) August 21, 2019

Group Destruction

Just about every major music group has ended in destruction. What I mean is that members start off with drive to be the #1 R&B or rap group in the music business, and as the years go by, someone gets an ego and that leads to internal strife. Each member feels they're more talented than the others, so that member starts smelling themselves. New Edition is a good example because they started off as childhood friends from the Boston ghetto, then as the years went by egos got in the way leading to group members going solo and infighting. The following tweet sums up my thoughts:

Watching the #NewEditionStory & like many music groups, egos get in the way leading to the destruction of the group. Everyone wants to be #1. If I went into the music industry, I would go solo.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) August 17, 2019

Thought For Today: Is America A Satanic Nation?

One time for Martell Nelson (FB friend) for this thought:

Considering all the foolishness going on today, America is very much a Satanic nation. This is the result of God being removed from the fabric of society. When prayer was removed out of schools, it wasn't long before America went downhill. People got what they asked for, so deal with it. I've said this before and I'll repeat it: There's nothing Christian about America, I don't care how many people consider/identify themselves as Christian. All you have to do is pay attention to current events. In order for America to return to being a Christian nation, this nation must repent of their sin and turn back to God, but as long as people continue rejecting and hating the name of Jesus, this nation has lost the right to call itself a Christian nation.

Powerful Prayer For God's Blessings & Strength

I can do NOTHING without God.

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— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) August 16, 2019

Denial vs. Permission

If you're a believer, you are learning, will learn or have learned this lesson in your walk with Christ. From what I understand, denial means God's got something better in store.

Making America Great

This picture speaks a thousand words. If America wants to be great again, we must bring God back..

God's Promise For Believers

I commit to reciting this daily for the remainder of this year and next year.

https://t.co/k6dW2Elk5d

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) August 11, 2019

Fellas: Health Is Wealth

A little reminder for my fellas. It's said that health is wealth, and I understand why. When you're healthy, you have the world at your hands. Better performance on your job, in school, improved self-esteem and well-being, etc. It even trickles down into health coverage because healthy people have lower health insurance premiums. Plus, men who take care of themselves are able to be there for those who count on them.

Post Of The Day: Look Out For Self

Credit goes to one of the most outspoken FB friends on my list, Ms. Paulette Singleton. Even though I touched on this subject before, she said it better than I could've.

When will blacks wake up? When will we as black people realize that we need to start looking out for ourselves the way other races do? We've been the most mistreated race, yet we're the most forgiving. I'm getting tired of black people fighting for others, when others won't fight for our injustices. I can't get upset at other races for looking out for themselves; I understand and expect it. Do you see Mexicans or Latinos protesting about the racial injustice against blacks? NO, but some blacks are so quick to defend illegals. We need to get it together, and fast.

Once Saved, Always Saved: False.

Once saved, always saved is not Biblical teaching because people leave the Christian faith.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) August 6, 2019

Too Much Freedom

Contemporary Christianity

TYRONE DAVIS - Turn Back The Hands Of Time

I don't care who you are, EVERYONE has/had moments where they wish they could turn back the hands of time. Whether it's righting a wrong or reliving a glory moment, we all wish we could turn back time.

Thought For Today: Follow The Leader

7 Things Your Pastor Won't Tell You

7 Things Your Pastor Won't Tell You | What Your Pastor Wish They Could Tell You | Things Your Pastor Won't... https://t.co/LwFpIzs5VI via @po_st

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) August 1, 2019

It takes a special person to go into ministry. You have to have a servant's heart and a passion for souls. Being a pastor is oftentimes a thankless job because (s)he is expected to be there for their congregation, comfort & counsel them at a moment's notice, meet with community members, etc. There's a lot that goes into being a pastor & I think most people forget that pastors are human too. They need encouragement, times of refreshing, enjoyment with their family and friends, etc. Another example of how being a pastor is a thankless job is that when a member needs prayer and God answers that prayer, sometimes that member forgets to thank the pastor for standing in agreement with them. If anyone decides to go into ministry, they need to know what they're getting into. Being a pastor requires a selfless spirit, a servant's heart, passion for preaching the gospel, and understanding that at times, a pastor is a thankless job. 

Do Aborted Babies Go To Heaven?

Do aborted babies go to Heaven? This question has been on my mind for sometime. In my view, aborted babies go to Heaven because they didn't have the chance to sin. How can an aborted baby be held responsible for what (s)he doesn't know? That goes against God's nature. A baby that's aborted doesn't know you must be saved and have a relationship with Christ. I look at this from the viewpoint of God being just; an aborted baby hasn't had the chance to hear about Christ, so (s)he would get a pass into Heaven. Once that baby grows into a teenager and adult and they heard the Gospel, and chose to reject Christ, then they would be held responsible because they heard the Gospel and chose to reject Christ. I couldn't picture God sending an aborted baby to hell because that baby never had a chance to hear the Word. Logical reasoning and reading the Bible points to aborted babies going to Heaven. King David had a child with Bathsheba. The child died as an infant, and as King David mourned, seemed to indicate he would see the child.

2 Samuel 12:22-23 (Contemporary English Version)

While he was still alive, I went without food and cried because there was still hope. I said to myself, “Who knows? Maybe the Lord will have pity on me and let the child live.” 23 But now that he’s dead, why should I go without eating? I can’t bring him back! Someday I will join him in death, but he can’t return to me.