Friday Motivation

Don't you love when toxic people stop talking to you? I do. I want toxic people to stop talking to me so I don't have to smell their toxic funk. You glow differently when toxic people stop talking to you: You're happier.

Thursday Encouragement

 Repost from Joel Osteen:

You don’t need everyone to help you. You just need one touch of favor, and you will accomplish in a split second what could have taken your whole lifetime.

God can & will do more than anyone can ask or think.

The Devil Uses Willing People

 Sometimes, I'm annoyed when Christians make excuses for sinners. The devil (Satan) uses those who are willing. If God gives us free will to do wrong or right, then by the same logic, people CHOOSE to do evil. In seminary, many pastors were taught that sin is a result of Satan, which is true to a degree but..most people flat-out choose a sinful life. Not everything can or should be blamed on the devil. Personally, I think we give too much credit to Satan for society's ills. Again...free will means we can choose to do wrong or right.

Tuesday Gospel

I thank God I guide my life with discretion. It keeps me out of the conundrums many people face. Peace is good, try it sometime.

 Forgiveness doesn't mean giving people permission to mistreat you over and over. You can forgive someone and cross them out of your life.

She Won't Let Me Be A Man

 

Times must've changed, because I can't recall a time where men needed a woman's permission to be a man. Some men must be referring to this modern definition of manhood: Today's men cowtow to women's wishes of manhood so he can be in her good graces. I was a boy that grew into a man, and will remain one until God calls me home. I think it's crazy that some men complain that women won't let them be men. Sir, do you talk with bass in your voice? Do you take charge when necessary? Will you protect loved ones from harm? If the answers (and they should be) are yes, you're a man in my eyes. A man's man should never apologize for being who God made him. If some women don't like it, tough. Those aren't the kind of women he should be looking for anyway.

Sunday Word

Christians make excuses for sinners: The enemy is working through them. The devil (Satan) can’t use anyone who’s not willing to be used. 

Pastors are scared to keep it THIS real. 

Saturday Message

When you worry about what other people think of you, you give up the power to enjoy you. Your opinion of yourself is your key to happiness. 

Do White People Understand White Privilege?

Earlier today, I watched a Netflix documentary on White Privilege by Chelsea Handler. It was a good documentary that shed light on what I already know: White privilege exists whether whites want to admit it or not. Let's be real, the reason some whites won't admit white privilege exists is because they're beneficiaries. They were born into advantages that minorities are fighting for to this day. Think about it: A white person can be wanted for a felony & get pulled over by the law, and almost get off scot free, whereas a black person wanted for a felony can comply with the officer, and still run the risk of being shot. Truthfully, I understand some blacks' frustration and lack of desire to educate some whites on their privilege because many of them won't admit it, and that's fine. They don't need to admit their privilege, but smart blacks know what it is. This is another conversation, but I don't buy these white allies standing alongside blacks criticizing white supremacy & systemic racism because to me, they're trying to get points. Were they on the front lines risking their lives during the height of white supremacy & racial injustice? NO. 

P.S: Personally, all prejudice fools (white and black) can go to hell with gasoline draws on.

How To Handle Trauma

 

Where do people get off telling someone how to handle trauma, especially if they caused it? If you're the cause of someone's trauma, you don't dictate to the victim(s) how to handle their pain. Tormentors should worry about retribution from the victims' loved ones.

Wednesday Encouragement

We all go through it, but we get through it. #ReadThatAgain 

3 Stages Of Life: Lessons, Losses & Blessings

Repost: Michael Glenn (Facebook)

We go thru 3 stages in life...

Losses, Lessons, & Blessings 

💯🙌 

Monday Gospel: Hanging With Everyone

‪Just because you hang with people, doesn’t make them your friends.‬ 

Accountability In The Black Community

The fastest way for a black person to be ridiculed by his own so-called "brothers and sisters" is to advocate accountability. Blacks are quick to say what the white man has done, but what about what we do/did to each other? We’re not ready for this conversation. 

Appointed Time For Blessing

Everyone has an appointed season for blessing. Just because someone gets blessed sooner doesn't mean your time isn't coming. 

Thanking God For The Good & Bad

Note: It’s difficult for me to thank God for the bad days, especially since they seem everlasting.🤷🏾‍♂️

Remember to thank God for the bad days as well as the great days. Don’t immediately forget about the good days when things go wrong. He has a reason why you’re going through a hard season in your life. Trust His will. Remember, there’s your plan and there’s His. 

Thursday Message: Raising A Disabled Child

Saturday Gospel: Why are some children born with disabilities and others are born healthy? That doesn't make sense because every child is entitled to a healthy life free of disabilities. It breaks my heart because there are people that have multiple disabilities. They must've been cursed with bad genetics to have multiple disabilities. That's why I say genetics can be a blessing & a curse because if a couple decides to have a child, they need to find out their family's health history; are there disabilities or other health conditions that are hereditary and if so, there needs to be a reluctancy on the part of one or both parents because raising a special needs child is tough. You have to have great patience and strength to love that child through the ups & downs. Life is hard enough but having a disability is 10x harder because disabled students are bullied disproportionately in schools, society is ignorant to the challenges disabled people face, employer discrimination, etc. I have no problem with a couple wanting children but if one or both people have a disability then it's risky bringing a child into this world because you don't want your child(ren) inheriting your condition. I'm very much aware of God's power because even though a disability may be hereditary, God can still flip the script to where that disability WON'T touch your child. Keep your child covered under God's blood and be thankful you are blessed with healthy children because there are couples out there that aren't so fortunate. Seeing these people take simple things for granted makes me mad because if they knew how less fortunate some people are, they would tighten up and appreciate what they have. I just think adoption would be a better choice for couples where one or both are disabled because at least with adoption, you can choose what kind of child you want: newborn, toddler, preteen or teen. Even with adoption, you still need to do your homework and find out any health conditions that exist and then decide if you are up to the challenge of raising a child with special needs. It's not easy by any means and those who say it is, are lying. 

My Birthday: Grateful For 42

A real one (😎) was born 9/14/80. Fought through ungodly odds & still standing.💪🏾Stayed the same yesterday, today & forever. Grateful for 42.🙏 

Rats

Rats are attracted to cheese. Folks start off as mice tattling about unnecessary things, then become rats when they're grown. I stay away from rats because if they'll tell on this and that person, they'll tell on you. 

Truth Be Told

Truth be told, nobody can judge anyone because we all have a past. Some of ours hasn’t been exposed. 

9/11: Remembering The Fallen

21 years ago on this day, America was rocked by the most infamous terror attack on US soil. RIP to all of the fallen. 

Today’s Message: People Are Who They Are

The older I get, the less I'm surprised by how dirty folks are because the way I see it, God has a way of revealing people's true colors. 

Standing For Christ

There will come a time where we have to decide whether we’ll stand ⬆️ for Christ. Will we make the right decision? We should hope so. 

Thursday Word

The ones who play dumb are the ones you gotta watch. They know more than they let on. They’re just giving someone enough rope to hang themselves. 

Today’s Message

 

You reap what you sow, good or bad.

Unforgivable Sin

I still feel this way:

Repost: I’m putting this out here: Some sins should be unforgivable, especially those involving the abuse of children. It’s no way that sexual abuse of a child that leads to murder should warrant forgiveness. 

Today's Word: Talking Too Much

If folks wonder why & how everyone knows their business, they need to look at who they run their mouth to and what they reveal. I don't think people mean any harm when they talk too much because once the conversation is flowing, it's tough to pump the brakes. I don't care how close I am with someone, they'll only know the bare minimum. You have to protect yourself because there's a lot of snakes out here. 

Beating What’s Meant To Destroy

 Listen…I salute everyone who’s been through what would destroy most people. Y’all are the MVP, for real. Why judge someone for beating situations that would break most? That’s stupid. Just because you can’t handle what someone has gone through, don’t shade them, congratulate them.

Saturday Message

Repost (Loddy Doddy, Facebook)

You have to stop telling people with bad spirits, good news! 🤫

Facts…bad spirits can’t appreciate good news. They’ll find a way to sabotage it. 

Friday Gospel

The grass is greener on the other side, but the water bill is also higher. 

Thursday Word

Everyone can't stick together because too many folks have their own agendas.