The Ministry According To Me

Every preacher is not a reacher. Some preachers take God's tithe & offering and use it for their personal gain.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 25, 2016

Independent ministers have more freedom to preach God's word the way it was intended: Uncompromising truth.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 25, 2016

When...

When your mouth runs like water, it causes a flood. In other words, know when to speak, and when to remain silent.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 17, 2016

When God gives you dreams, it's not for you to run your mouth to everyone (loved ones included) about them. Not everyone will support you.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 17, 2016

Too Friendly For Your Own Good

Some of you dudes are too cool with everybody. You got 4 different circles you run in. I don't want to be cool with EVERYBODY, just a few.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 20, 2016

We all know people like this: They're cool with everybody. They've got several circles they run in. I understand that some people are outgoing like that, it's nothing for them to make friends, but for people like me: Quantity isn't as important as quality. I'd rather have a small group of core friends (on one hand) than be cool with EVERYBODY. The more friends you have, the harder it is to keep up with those relationships because you're naturally going to gravitate more to some people than others. Going further, it's not possible to have lots of friends because at some point, you'll outgrow some relationships based on life trajectories. Some of your friends will not go where you're going, and you must decide if you can handle being on a different path than your friends.
If you can, by all means hold onto them because you know they'll always support you. If not, sever ties and keep moving. I can be friendly to everyone, but that doesn't mean I want to be friends with everyone. It's levels to friendship. You may fall out with some friends, and you may lose contact with some friends and pick up right where you'all have left off. I'd rather be cool with a few because I've invested time in those few people. When you're cool with everyone, you assume everyone is your friend because they show you a little love, but looks can be deceiving. Some people are good at smiling in your face and cutting your throat. My discernment is too strong to let ANYBODY into my life. If I think you're being phony with me, you're toast with no jelly.

No One Has To Accept You As You Are

The worst thing you can tell a prospective mate is they have to accept you as you are. No, they don't because they can easily pay you dust.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 19, 2016

 It irks me when people make this statement because it shows me that some folks are too lazy to correct their bad habits. If you're trying to attract someone, it behooves you to correct those bad habits so you can be more attractive to them. No (wo)man (if they're honest) will commit to someone who doesn't want to change for the better. If a man is investing in a woman, he wants a return on his investment. If a woman isn't committed to growth, then he shouldn't deal with her. I'm not saying change the core of who you are, I'm saying if you're interested in a person and they tell you bad habits they won't overlook in a potential mate: Petty, disrespectful, loud, etc., and you wear those bad habits like a badge of honor, then you don't have the right to get upset if no one wants to deal with you. Let's be 100, who wants a petty, disrespectful, loud (wo)man? Not me, and neither would anyone with a brain. It seems like more and more women are embracing their bad habits and that's sad. I think a (wo)man is stupid for embracing their spouse's bad habits, but that's my opinion. The more I hear people embracing their bad habits, the more grateful I am for being spared of that nonsense. The fact is that no (wo)man has to accept you as you are, because they can easily leave you to the ravens and wolves, and move onto a more suitable mate, one who will add joy instead of discomfort.

Real Talk: If Someone...

People better wise up and see folks for who they really are.

If someone's dirty to another person, they're going to be dirty to you. You really can't trust anyone (except God).

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 19, 2016

If someone falls out with another person, they're going to fall out with you.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 19, 2016

Golden State vs. Cleveland

By now, everyone knows about Golden State's 73-9 record. I don't see anyone topping 73-9 for a while, except for maybe Golden State themselves. Golden State was down 3-1 against OKC and they battled back to win. Now, they were up 3-1 against Cleveland and due to Draymond Green's suspension, that allowed Cleveland to tie the series at 3-3. Honestly, Golden State should've put Cleveland away in 5 and they probably would have if Green wasn't suspended. The fact is that Golden State has been getting exposed these last 2 games. Cleveland's got momentum going into Game 7 and the pressure is on GS. If Golden State loses Game 7, 73-9 won't mean anything without an NBA title.

FYI: 73-9 won't mean anything without an NBA title.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 17, 2016

Throwback Thursday: June 15, 2012

Richard Hudson

June 15, 2012 ·

Thought Of The Day: If you're not in a relationship, you aren't happy. Really? So happiness is based on being involved with someone that may/may not be right for you? I like to see happy couples in love. Yes, they have issues but being committed to each other allows them to work through those problems. Men & Women do not have committment issues, most people aren't worth a committment. Let's be honest folks, men and women have more baggage than ever before and who wants to take on someone as a project? Most people are incapable of loving someone past their mess and in some way, I can't blame them. You have to be patient to love him/her past their baggage in order to get the best of them. If you can't bring your A-game to a relationship, I will not spend time trying to fix a woman. That's not my responsibility. My parents and friends ask me this from time to time and I tell them the same thing: I don't want the trash most women bring: ghetto attitude and loose morals, too busy living the club lifestyle, etc. Men have issues they need to fix as well and probably more. Many people don't know how to be single. They base being whole on having someone in their life but little do some people realize that you have to learn how to be single before you can be in a relationship. If you can't be happy alone, how do you expect to be happy with another person? Wholeness comes from doing soul-searching then working on yourself to where if you decide to start looking, you and her will bring the best out of each other resulting in two whole people. When two people are on the same page & they are complete within themselves, they're a power couple. Many people don't want a relationship because they value their ambition & freedom/independence moreso than companionship. With everything coming together (thanks to my homeboy Jesus) regarding my goals & a better job making good money, the woman who finds me has to be on point and then some. I'm bringing 110% to the table so I'm expecting the best of her, minus the baggage. Character & Personality flaws are non-negotiable with me. I will not deal with attitude & drama, making me pay for another man's mistakes. I am wary of anybody who says "take it or leave it" because that shows they want you to accept their craziness but they won't deal with yours. If someone walks out because you won't bend your dealbreakers, let them go. That's the best thing to happen because that's less drama I, you or anyone has to deal with. Contrary to popular belief, it's possible to find a drama & baggage-free person. It's work but it pays dividends in a happy life together.