Uncle Tom: Insult Or Not?

I’m convinced some blacks don’t read because if they did, they would know that Uncle Tom is a compliment. For those of you who don’t know who “Uncle Tom” is, his name is Josiah Henson: Author, abolitionist & minister. In short, Uncle Tom didn’t beat black women & wouldn’t tell on other slaves. He even put cotton in slaves bags so they wouldn’t get beat. These 2022 black folk wouldn’t know about that because some of them are too ignorant to research. It’s easier for them to use Uncle Tom as an insult than do research to find out what he stood for.

Men vs. Women: Hearing From God

Thought Of The Day: When it comes to hearing from God, women blow men out of the water. I'm being honest. That's not to say that men don't hear from God because they do..it's just that women are more in tune with God because in a lot of families, women are the prayer warriors. They are the ones seeking God on behalf of their family. As much as I appreciate all the prayer warrior women, men need to step their game up. Another thing I've noticed is that women are more likely to surrender to God because they know he knows what's best. Men will fight tooth & nail with God until they get to a point where they allow God to do his thing. Until now, I've never understood why men have a harder time surrendering to God. Is it ego/pride? Yes, among other things. When a man surrenders to God, he acknowledges he doesn't have all the answers. That is the hardest thing for a man to do is admit he doesn't know everything. 

Everything Will Be Alright

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If you're looking for reassurance today, this is it. You're going to be okay. Stop worrying, stressing, and having anxiety over what God has already handled. He has already taken care of it. Blessings are coming your way. Everything will be alright. 

The Meaning Of Strength

 Watching CT Fletcher’s biography opened my eyes to something: For a lot of weightlifters, weightlifting is their outlet. Some of these lifters have endured abuse as children, but once they started lifting, it was their therapy. Every rep symbolizes the hard times they’ve been through. It’s a story behind all that muscle & power.

Question Of The Day: What Would You Do

This is a great topic because it will reveal people's heart. Anytime the mega million jackpot reaches in excess of $500 million, people are asked what they would do with their wealth. Generic answers are given: Buy houses, cars, travel, pay off this, that & the third. If I'm blessed to reach millionaire status, I'm giving back. It's not about me balling out of control. I don't need the biggest house, nicest car, none of that. Give me the interest and I'll be fine. My wealth will be used to make a difference: I'm paying for all of my nieces' college education, donating to my local ministry so they can do more outreach/missions work, giving to causes I'm passionate about. When you realize money doesn't make you, you're fine with not living like a boss. Besides, real bosses fly under the radar because they don't want folks checking for them because of the fame & fortune. I can say with a straight face that if God blesses me to reach millionaire or even multi-millionaire status, he trusts that I would give back. I give back now, but being a millionaire would allow me to give in a greater capacity.

 

Throwback Thursday: Telling The Truth

If you're telling the truth, you have no reason to apologize. If you're lying, apologizing is in your best interest. 

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Before I speak on this topic, let me say I'm not opposed to megachurch pastors being blessed. These guys dedicate their lives to reaching people for Christ, so I feel they should be compensated. Besides, most of these megapastors don't take salaries from their ministry; their income comes from speaking engagements, investments, books, etc. Gone are the days where pastors had regular jobs and preached on Wednesdays & Sundays. Now...for the podcast: This podcast was fire. These brothers kept it all the way real because they touched on how mainstream ministry has become. It goes back to the 501c3 tax exempt status: Because ministry is tax exempt under 501c3, ministers don't have to pay taxes. With that comes goverment regulation: The government can tell pastors what & what not to preach. I've spoke on this before, but I'll say it again: If the church's 501c3 tax exempt status is stripped, you'll find out the true motives for many ministers; are they in ministry for the fame & fortune or for souls?