God's 3-Fold Judgment

 When God dealt with Adam & Eve's disobedience, he did so in the order of the infraction: 1. Serpent. 2. Eve. 3. Adam. Adam gave Eve the same instructions the Lord gave him. When Satan asked her a lot of questions, she recited to Satan what God's order was, so she knew what went on. The serpent & woman got it worse; God cursed them in their physical bodies; he didn't curse the man physically at least not directly, he cursed the ground so that man would labor, and women would have labor pains during childbirth, plus be ruled by man. In my opinion, labor pains & being ruled by man is worse than what Adam was given. If we're honest, Adam got off easy. Most men take pride in grinding, it's part of men's DNA to work & if he can't, he feels less than a man. 

Today's Thought: Amen Corner

 

When you stay in your lane & observe, you learn a lot about people. People are a trip sometimes because when you're doing what they want, they sing your praises. As soon as you say no, some people aren't feeling you because they've grown accustomed to you co-signing. At times, you need to go along to get along, but if following the crowd leads to destruction....I'm not following. Do I care if people get mad and talk about me? No. That's what's wrong with society today, people would rather have an amen corner instead of folks telling them the real. I guess that's why I have a very small circle because I'm not a sheep; I actually think for myself even if it means standing alone.

Today's Thought: Answered Prayers

I believe this to be true. If God didn't answer prayers, he'd still be God. 

Defending Your Spouse

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock is trending on social media. You can't be on any social media outlet without a meme or edited video about the situation. Some of them are funny, but the question remains was Will wrong for slapping Chris Rock? The responses are split: Yes, No & Split. My view: This isn't the first time Chris talked about Will's family. Rock talked about Will's family before & Will called him on it. Last night's Oscar's was the tipping point & Will felt like he had to handle it. I respect Will for standing up for his woman because that's what a man should do. No real man is going to stand for someone disrespecting his wife (and vice versa). Personally, I would've saw Chris after the event because some of the Oscar officials already think black men are gangsters, and Will feeding into the stereotype doesn't help matters. You never show your behind on TV, let alone on a national stage. Possible backlash could mean Will's Oscar being rescinded, facing charges, etc. How do you come back from this? Only time will tell. I know one thing: Being a comedian, Chris Rock will find a way to create humor from this situation. If there's anything we can take from the Chris Rock-Will Smith beef, it's to watch your mouth. Everyone doesn't let slick comments about their family slide. People have lost their lives over disrespectful comments. I believe family should be off limits in comedy, but in comedy...any subject is up for grabs. As long as the comedian isn't disrespectful with their comedy, I don't see any issue with jokes. Again...because of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock, comedians may have a target on their backs because this opens the door for anyone to get in their feelings over jokes that aren't in poor taste.

Any man would have done the same or similar as Will Smith, so I really don't fault him too much. A husband is supposed to protect his wife by any means necessary (and vice versa), but...let's not forget that Jada embarrassed Will one too many times. Will must really love Jada in spite of everything they put each other through.

Fellas: Follow God First, Your Woman Will Follow You

How can a man expect his woman to follow him & he's not following God? That makes 0 sense. No woman should follow her man if he's not following God because the only place he would lead her is to hell. Women have to discern whether where he's leading them is appropriate or astray. If he's following God, that's all the discernment she needs. God wouldn't lead astray. While I agree that a man should follow God, it doesn't always translate to women falling in line by default. That Jezebel spirit is strong in some women. A woman can have a competent man that's led by God, but some women will refuse submission. No matter if a man follows God, some women won't follow. That's why men need to be picky when choosing a mate; look at her character instead of her physical features. A spouse can make or break one's walk with God.

Friday Prayer

Father, I pray for those  struggling with addictions (to drugs, alcohol, food, unhealthy relationships, shopping, sex, gambling, smoking, & anything that destroys their soul & body).

Please supernaturally break the chains of addiction, & strengthen their ability to overcome their battles. – And please comfort the people who love them. 

The Relevance Of Punchanella

 When I think of trans men dominating women’s sports, Punchanella comes to mind:

Anything you can do

I can do better

I can do anything better than you

It’s wild how a children’s chorus is relevant in society: From effeminate men to masculine women…🤦🏾

Pre-Marital Counseling vs. Exit Counseling

If someone wants out, let them leave. They could be doing you a favor, but you're too in your feelings to see it. 

Spiritual Apathy

Spiritual apathy leads to spiritual death because it prohibits us from living the life God has called us to. 

Going Hard For God

When we go hard for God, he will go hard for us. Those who are close to God, have put in the time with Him. 

Aht Aht…God Doesn’t Care About Your Wardrobe

 When did God worry about who was the best dressed on Sunday Morning? Asking For Myself. Blacks will spend $200-$300 trying to look good on Sunday Morning. God doesn’t care about your suits and big church hats. You can come to church in 👖 & a 👕 and still have a heart for God. God is worried more about someone’s salvation instead of what they have on. Besides, mainstream church folks have turned church into a fashion show: Who can look the best on Sunday; fellas wearing their best suits, ladies coming correct with their hair done and dress on point with hats so big, they’re catching their blessing & everyone else’s.

I’m not saying come to church dressed any kind of way, but what about a rookie Christian? They might can’t afford a suit & tie or a nice church dress, so will they be turned away if they’re not suited & booted? It’s too much emphasis put on wardrobe for church on Sunday. God cares more about the person’s soul than what they’re wearing.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

If you have to say who you are, chances are you're not. I let my actions speak for me because they tell a better story than my words ever could. Anyone can say they're real; everybody's real when they have eyes watching them. You're real when you're the same in public & private.

 

Today's Word: God Can Deliver Without Trauma

This the one. I'm trying to heal & mature quick, and part of that involves owning my poor decisions & consequences, which I'm doing well at, but I'm learning how to watch my back; meaning...I carefully consider all options before I make a decision. The older I get, the consequences of poor decisions become more severe.

 

The Cost Of Freedom

 The more I see, the more grateful I am that I'm NOT having children in this pathetic world. If unarmed black men aren't being shot down like dogs, it's some deranged fool who killed Asians in Atlanta and the surrounding area. How about the racist announcer who made N-word comments because a girls HS basketball team kneeled, then had the nerve to blame it on his diabetes? In light of these incidents, folks want to say "This is not who we are" Wrong. THIS is exactly who we are. As I said before, we're TOO FREE. Free to be stupid, hateful, etc.

Talking About Somebody

Since when did we have permission to speak on someone’s downfall? I’m asking for myself because everywhere I turn, it’s always something published about someone’s fall from grace. Granted, public figures are held to a higher standard, but they’re human like we are. Nobody can talk about anyone. We all are living off God’s grace & mercy. 

Today’s Message: Good Deeds=Love Or Ego?

 We can do all the good we want, but without love, we’re doing good just to feed our ego. No wonder many people want credit for the good they do, because they’re feeding their ego instead of doing good out of their heart.

Unpopularity of speaking the truth

Fighting for what is right will never be popular with some crowds, but that doesn’t mean you cower from the responsibility of stating the truth. 

Question Of The Day

Disclaimer: I’ll answer this question in depth in a later post, but for now y’all can think on this question:

Why can’t God have our best years instead of our leftovers?

Men Coaching Women How To Keep A Man

 

Social media seems to be a magnet for relationship gurus. It doesn't matter if you're on FB, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube, you're guaranteed to find a few men schooling women on how to get & keep a man, and the ladies eat it up. Let's not dismiss what men have to say regarding how to get & keep a man because there are gems. What better way to learn how to attract a man than from a MAN? Granted, every man is different in what he's looking for, but generally...men aren't complicated. As long as she's loyal, driven & independent, most men are checking for that. Flipping the script: There's money in men schooling women how to get & keep a man. Why do you think there's so many relationship gurus out there? Because a lot of them have figured out how to monetize women's desire for a relationship. I don't know how true it is, but you don't see women schooling other women on how to get & keep a man like you do the reverse. 

Good Men vs. Bad Boys

My question is why good men are pressed over women choosing bad dudes? If she wants a street guy, that's her choice. Besides, most street dudes have a short life expectancy due to enemies coming for them. If she enjoys the dangers that come with dating a street guy, that's her decision & good men shouldn't be pressed. I think it's entitlement: Good men feel entitled to good women without working for them. It makes sense because a good woman should want a good man, but unfortunately, it doesn't always work that way. A man may be good, he's not good for her & that's ok. Everyone has preferences in a mate, and what if that good man doesn't meet her criteria? If he knows his worth, he'll keep it moving because he believes there's someone out there for him that'll appreciate who he is & what he has to offer.

Is It Ok For Men To Cry?

I still feel the same way 2 years later. If a man shows emotion over what God has done in his life, then I can respect him shedding some tears. Outside of the loss of a loved one, birth of a child, loss of a pet, I can't see shedding tears over something like that. You can mourn, but actually crying tears...nah.

 

Joe Biden Exposed - 2 STRONG -

Blacks be like: I voted for Biden because he'll look out for us. Oh really? Looking out for us with high gas prices? He gave us free stimulus money, but it came at a cost: The cost of goods went up. If that's looking out for us, then something's wrong. Black people claim to be so woke, but some of us are sleep because we know all politicians don't have blacks' best interests at heart, but many of us continue voting against our best interests. Honestly, I don't expect any politician to look out for me because I know who has my back: God.

Storms Of Life

 

Some storms are sent to get our attention, other storms are sent to derail us. We have to discern who sent the storms.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) March 11, 2022

God's Limit

 What do I think God's limit is for chasing people who run from him? God will go to great lengths to get those who run from him, but he gives everyone free will to accept or reject him. The Bible also speaks of the point of no return, which is where society is on a fast track. God will give us so many chances to turn to him until he gets tired, and when that happens...it's over. When someone reaches the point of no return, it's too late to accept Christ because by that time, God's judgment is already underway. Two examples are Sodom & Gomorrah & Nineveh. In Sodom & Gomorrah's case, they were cemented in wickedness so God had to destroy those places for being at the point of no return; the same applies to Nineveh (shameless sin). There is no limit to God's love for us, but at some point God must judge sin. I believe we're getting closer to God's judgment, and we have no one to blame but ourselves. Genesis 6:6-7: The Lord regretted creating humans & he was disappointed. "I will wipe the human race off the earth because I regret creating them." Considering what's going on today, giving humans free will has been detrimental because some of us have committed abominations in the name of freedom.

Today’s Thought: You’re NOT Real

 Once I see you do a solid person wrong, you can’t convince me you’re real. In my eyes, you’re foul.

2 Strong Podcast: Gangsta Rap Is Poison

 Gangsta Rap Is Poison: 2 Strong

If you’re crazy enough to let gangster music influence you to shoot up a neighborhood, you’ve got bigger issues to contend with. My only gripe with gangster music is that it’s saying the same thing: I tote big guns & sling drugs, sex women, cruising down the street in my 6-4, etc. At the same time, gangster rap reflects the environment: Violence, drugs, police harassment, poverty. If you want to change rap music, change the impoverished conditions. If it seems like rappers glorify violence, maybe they’re reporting the reality of ghetto life: Unfortunately, a lot of people die in the ghetto, and a lot of them lost loved ones to violence.

The Importance Of Baptism

When we take part in baptism, we are choosing to live like Jesus by following His example. 

Candace Owens Tweet About Super Bowl Half Time Show Is Hypocritical - 2...

First, I've started listening to these fellas and they've been on point. Based on their commentary, I'm 2nd-guessing following a lot of celebs because some of their stances I don't vibe with. To me, Candace Owens plays both sides: One minute, she's for this & the next, she's for that. How can she be so involved in politics & conservative and not know this is Biblical warfare between good & evil? A major part of this fight is about the evil that's done to children and not knowing what they do to put out in public their symbolism of who they worship & try to make it ok!

Priorities

 

I remember when families got together for Sunday dinners & family reunions, now...the only time families seem to come together is funerals. What happened to the importance of family? I know life happens, but people make time for what's important, and some people don't consider family important. It seems like when the Big Mamas, Grandaddies & Grandmas left, the family fell apart. I know my dad's side of the family has had family reunions since '73, and they're still going on. How many folks can say they still have family reunions?

Gas Prices Are Disrespectful

I think I speak for everyone when I say: These gas prices are disrespectful. Gas prices have doubled since Biden took office. Many of us are having to curb our traveling because of these high gas prices. I know gas prices are over $4-$5 in major cities, and approaching $4 a gallon elsewhere. Unless some people have money to burn at the pump, I, and many others are limiting our driving to essential trips. For me, I used to go to the gym 4-5 times a week, but I'm dropping down to 3x a week until gas gets back under $3 a gallon again. I'll do doubles (work 2 body parts), 3 days a week until gas gets back where it should be. I pray for relief at the pump for everyone...because we're all suffering at the pump, not just me.

 

God Hates Divorce & Judgment

 

Churches are good for keeping women in bad marriages. Yes, God hates divorce but he doesn't want his daughters mistreated. What kind of God would he be if he gave one of his precious daughters to an abusive man who puts hands on her (and not lovingly) & dogs her? Not a very good one. 

I've said this for a while; politicians are out of touch with regular people, and it shows in their policies. The Republicans are good for this because EVERY TIME a bill is presented that could improve the lives of working class & struggling people, Republicans take issue because it's about money with them. Democrats are the same to a degree, but not like Republicans. Want an example? Student debt crisis. The student debt currently stands at $1.7 trillion. Democratic leaders are pushing for Biden to cancel $50,000 in student debt, but he has yet to do so. Who are the main ones in their feelings? REPUBLICANS. The same tired arguments are presented: Why should student debt borrowers get relief when others have sacrificed to pay off their debt? First off, why are those who already paid off their student loan in their feelings over potential relief for tens of millions? They're mad because they struggled to pay off their debt and others may not have to, that's all this is. People have so much to say about someone's situation, when they're not offering assistance. Until you're willing to help someone who's struggling, put a bridle on your tongue. 

There's No Timetable On Getting It Together

 

This is a word. People have so much to say about someone's situation when they weren't in their corner. I forgot, most people were born with favorable odds, so they wouldn't know what it's like to lose it all, then regain it.

Keep Calm, Let God Handle It

When we come to our senses & let God handle our troubles, that’s when he intervenes. 

Never Beg

Throwback Post:

Retweeted Inspired with Lucas (@LucasBryner3):

Three things you don't do: 

1. Beg for anyone to stay in your life

2. Beg for anyone to talk to you

3. Beg for anyone’s attention 

I will eat spam before I beg for anyone to be in my life. That goes double for staying around & talking to me. If you choose to do either or all of the above, great. If not…that’s cool too. People have got to value themselves enough not to be concerned with how many people are in their lives.

Government Is The Problem: Dutch Sheets

 This is the one. Nothing but facts were spoken.