Old School Moment

I'm so old school, I remember the rainbow signal that would come on TV at midnight. That meant it was time for bed. pic.twitter.com/S3cvEYZbPV

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) March 3, 2018

Question: Accepting Money from Lotto Winnings

To answer the question, yes. There's no reason for any church to accept jackpot winnings when they were preaching against gambling. At the same time, God can use money (even if it's dirty) to further his Kingdom. Proverbs 13:22 says "The wealth of the wicked is stored up for the righteous", so by gambling, a gambler who repeatedly wins the jackpot is storing up for God's children, since (s)he can't take the money with them. It's not a good look to preach against something, then take proceeds from a person who supports what you're against.

Today's Message

When strangers ask you how are you, they usually don’t care. Just say you’re fine, and keep moving.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) February 28, 2018

Student Protest

These kids went from eating Tide pods to protesting for gun control.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) February 27, 2018

In light of the Stoneman Douglas HS Massacre in Parkland, FL, students have taken to protesting over current gun control laws. In short, student protestors are calling for gun reform. I'm all for gun control just as much as the next person, but these students are protesting out of emotion. They had every right to fear for their lives because the student protesters didn't know if they would make it home. A lot of them lost best friends as a result of a shooter's rampage, but I wonder just HOW educated these student protesters are on the gun laws? They seem pretty educated to me especially since you can research gun laws and reform online. The monster who shot down 17 students at that high school doesn't care about gun laws, he's a criminal. In general, criminals don't respect laws which is why they're criminals.

These students have taken to protesting the NRA. I bet most of those students couldn't tell you about the NRA without researching the organization's purpose, which is to advocate for gun rights. The NRA is DEEP. They're one of the most powerful lobbyist organizations in the country. They put money behind every candidate who supports the 2nd amendment. They're more than 5 million strong so if anyone thinks they're going away, they're mistaken. I'm all for those students protesting, but they're running on emotion. If people want gun control, then make it difficult for dealers to sell at gun shows. Anyone who's been to a gun show knows you fill out paperwork, pay the price for whatever gun you want, and go home. No background check, nothing.

Thought For Today: A Good Source Of Therapy Is...

Prayer has always worked for me. It's nothing more than conversation with God; I don't have to ask him for anything, sometimes I just talk to him just because. 

Give Honor To Whom Honor Is Due

When I was a child, it was instilled in me to respect adults just because they're adults. That rule no longer applies now that I'm adult myself. I honor adults who are worthy of respect. As I've gotten older, I've learned that not all adults are worthy of respect.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) February 25, 2018

Thought For Today: Daddy Failed To Protect Her...

My heart goes out to ALL women who have been violated by the men in their lives who were charged with protecting them, the worst of which happen to be her uncle. I have NO respect for any so-called father who doesn't protect his daughter(s) when she tells him her uncle raped her. This "what happens in the family, stays in the family" foolishness as it relates to sexual abuse in families has destroyed so many families, I lost count. I can see why some women hate men based on what happened with sexual abuse in their childhood.

How does a woman respect a MAN (her father) who doesn't protect her when she's violated by her uncle? Depending on the woman, she probably won't.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) February 25, 2018