Classic Post

1. 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.

Thought For Today: Health

There's nothing like good health because it enables you to take care of business & enjoy life. When you're health is on point, so is the rest of your life. I make a point to take care of myself though diet and intense exercise, plus rest.

Thought For Today: Sometimes, You Produce A Better Harvest Elsewhere

Congratulations to Kevin Durant for his first ring and being named MVP of the NBA finals. Already, people are jumping on the man for going to Golden State to win a title which was the same team that beat him last year. The saying "If you can't beat them, join them" applies. LeBron James did the same thing when he first left Cleveland for Miami, then he came back to Cleveland and brought the city a title. How is Durant any different than LeBron in that aspect? HE'S NOT. The reason why Durant didn't get the level of flak LeBron did is because he was silent about his move to Golden State. No media attention, nothing; he left. Some sports fans should cut the crap and realize that every player wants to win a championship, and if it means going to another team, so be it. KD has been in the league 10 years and has been with OKC from Day 1. When Westbrook was having bad games, Durant was the one to step up since there was no help (outside of Westbrook). KD knew if he stayed in Oklahoma City, he would end his career ringless, and he couldn't go out like that. Kevin Durant made the right move, it resulted in a ring, and for that I salute him. 

Moral Of The Story: If you're not generating a harvest where you're at, maybe you need to plant your seed elsewhere. That's what Kevin Durant did and look what it got him, a championship.

God Comes First

Anytime a believer puts God first, their mate will feel slighted. If that's the case, then (s)he isn't the one for you.

Some Christian women claim to want a man chasing after Jesus, but if he puts God over her, she will be slighted.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 12, 2017

Tenth Avenue North - I Have This Hope (Official Music Video)

I listened to this song twice yesterday evening and it's beautiful. It keeps my hope strong that God will do what he said he'd do in my life and that of my loved ones.

Question & Answer

If the Bible speaks of the wisdom of remaining single over being with a contentious woman, tell me why do some men insist on staying with a contentious woman, then have the nerve to complain about her?

Answer: Many men are soft like tissue paper; they don't want to give up that good good.

Darren Canning: 'America, Get Ready for Blessing, Wealth and Gold!'

I felt led to make this a blog post because the times we're living in warrant this. God's word does say the wicked's wealth is stored up for the righteous. Reading about Trump's commitment to protecting religious freedom gives me faith that I made the right choice in voting for him. I'm riding with anyone who's riding with Israel because God blesses those who bless Israel.

Darren Canning: 'America, Get Ready for Blessing, Wealth and Gold!'