In & Out Of Love

If you can fall in love, you can fall out of love real quick.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) February 15, 2018

RIP Billy Graham: You've Finished Your Assignment

This man is a legend in evangelism. When I read about his death, I wasn’t sad because he finished his race and God has called him home. He wasn’t into titles, just souls. No other evangelist had the longevity of this guy, 60 something years of ministry. I recall watching many of his televised crusades, and going to his revivals when they came to Tallahassee. His son Franklin Graham was a rebel, but his dad's life led him into ministry and now, his son is going to do a great job carrying on his father's legacy. What I respected most about Graham is that he was consistent and simple in his messages. I know he led millions to Christ.

Self-Proclaimed Kings & Queens

I'm all for thinking the best of yourself, but if you're going to label yourself a king or queen, then you better have the characteristics to back it up.

Nothing Surprises Me

Why do some people say they’re shocked when a public figure says or does something out of line? That’s what happens when you put people on pedestals, you think they’re above wrongdoing when that’s not true. I’m not shocked at what anyone says or does, famous or not.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) February 14, 2018

Freedom=Stupidity?

Americans are so free, we're stupid (sometimes). Our servicemen & women aren't fighting for the freedom to pick up an AR-15 and mow down 17 people at a Florida High School. I think America needs to pull back on some of our freedoms.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) February 18, 2018

Here We Go Again...

When tragedy strikes, what's the first thing people do? Blame God. First, God had NOTHING to do with the slaughter of 17 students at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. Second, people wanted God out of schools and government and they got their wish, now everybody wants to call on God when horrific incidents happen. I thought you didn't need God? I thought you didn't want God in schools. We see the results of the decision to take God out, so live with your decision, America. 

9/11, 18 school shootings since January 1 of this year, Stoneman Douglas HS massacre. What do all these events have in common? Everyone plays the "Blame God" game. People wanted God out of the school system, they got their wish, so deal with the repercussions.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) February 17, 2018

Today's Thought: God Qualifies The Called, He Doesn't Call The Qualified

I believe God prefers to use those with weaknesses because HE gets the glory. The person with the weakness can't do whatever God calls them to do on their own, but they have to depend on God's strength to carry out his will. Most ministers who have preached on this subject like to say God qualifies the called, he doesn't call the qualified. Think about it: Jacob was a cheater; Peter had a temper; David had an affair; Noah got drunk; Jonah ran from God; Paul was a murderer; Gideon was insecure; Miriam was a gossiper; Martha was a worrier; Thomas was a doubter; Sara was impatient; Elijah was moody; Moses stuttered; Zaccheus was short; Abraham was old and Lazarus was dead. If God can use these flawed people, he can use anyone who will allow themselves to be used by him.

Everyone who has done big things for God has had some sort of weakness.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) February 14, 2018