Today’s Word: Loyalty

Loyalty should be reserved for those who have proven themselves worthy of being in your life. There wouldn’t be a need to cut anyone off if some people were careful about who they get close to. 

Thursday Gospel

 If we want to know God on a deeper level, we must commit to a relationship with Him. When we invest time with God, he reveals those hidden secrets to us

Pope Francis Criticizes People Who Have Pets Over Children

 Pope Francis Critical Of Those Who Have Pets Over Children

Who is Pope Francis to criticize people for having pets instead of children? Sir, have a global view of seats. If we're honest, some people shouldn't have children because many parents are deadbeats; they would rather be their child(ren)'s friend or some aren't in their lives at all. You can't bring children into the world & leave them to fend for themselves. What Pope Francis fails to realize is that some people have good reasons for not having children. One, some parents can't afford to have children. Let's be real, raising kids isn't cheap, especially if you want to give them a better life than what you had. Factor in sports, food & healthcare, plus private education and you're talking tens of thousands annually, which doesn't include higher education. Two: Depending on the parents' age & genetic background, the risk of disability is higher for parents with a family history of a medical issue. Some parents understand this and choose not to bring children into the world because of the high risk of their child being born with special needs, and because some of them may not be strong enough to deal with having a special needs child. This world is not nice to special needs/disabled people. There are some special needs/disabled people who live independent lives, but what about those who may always need help with daily living? Three, as the article says: Some people don't want children, and that's ok. Not everyone is obligated to have children. Yes, children are a blessing if they're raised right, but times are different now. Looking at the state of society, I told myself I'm not bringing children into this toilet we call the world. I have my reason(s), and they're not up for debate. Last but not least, some people enjoy the company of pets over children, did the Pope ever consider that?

Today's Thought

If you weren't pressed by anyone, you would pay them dust. The fact that some folks go to great lengths to make someone's life miserable will always say more about that person than their intended target. 

You can tell how much power you have over someone when they go out of their way to make your life miserable.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) January 11, 2022

Deion Sanders Shaking Things Up In College Football

 Coach Prime (Deion Sanders) is shaking things up in college football. Including Kevin Coleman, Jackson State has nabbed more top-100 players than 8 of 14 SEC schools (South Carolina included). The premise is that Deion wants to prove that HBCUs can produce top talent in the NFL just like the big schools. He's inspired other black head coaches to recruit talented players to their HBCUs. It's time for HBCUs to shine in athletics. Granted, athletes have the right to go to where they feel they'll get a good education & have the best chance of going pro, but it's something about talented black athletes going to HBCUs. I think he's aware that he's pissed off a lot of coaches from big name schools, and because of that...watch the hate fly. Deion Sanders has helped other HBCU coaches get recognition, and now more whites are attending HBCUs.

Life With Jesus: Let Him Go

 I Want A Divorce

Reading this article, I commend this woman for her strength. At first, she was in her feelings about having to raise her son alone, but she bossed up and made a better way for herself & her son. I bet she's not thinking about her ex & she shouldn't. She’s better off without him. She was basically a single parent while married because he wasn’t involved in his son’s life, but he was creeping with another woman. When she confronted him, he gave no explanation. He could creep with another woman, but wasn't man enough to tell her it wasn't working. I don’t respect any man who can lay down with a woman & not help raise the baby. The reason he won't give an explanation is because he knows he's foul for what he put her through. Even if he gave his side, I'm sure he would find a way to justify his actions, so at this point, any explanation from him would be in vain.

Age-Appropriate Truth For Kids

Today's children have more to contend with than we (adults) had as children. When adults were children, there were concerns, but nothing like what kids face today. A lot of what I see is why I refuse to bring children into this decrepit society. What was unacceptable then is acceptable now. At what age can parents keep it real with their kids about life's harsh realities? I get it...kids should have a carefree childhood, but so many of them don't through no fault of their own. In some cases, kids are taking on adult responsibility. I feel parents should stop being scared & keep it real with their children about the cruel world they will grow up in. That means having answers for the hard questions. I'll put it this way: Kids can get the real about life from their parents or friends, what's it going to be? When their peers give them information about life, they may be misinformed because they're finding their way as well. I applaud parents who keep it real with their children about this cold world, no matter how uncomfortable it makes them feel. Given today's racial climate, black parents can't afford NOT to have tough conversations with their children about race.