No Struggle, No Progress
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God has been so merciful. He has blessed in spite of, kept in spite of and comforted in spite of. He's so faithful, so loving and so kind, but how long do you think God will continue to put up with the wickedness in the midst of that land? From the misinformation of truth, to the discord amongst leadership, to the senseless bloodshed of those who should still be amongst the living- God has seen it all. He is no longer winking (overlooking things). We can pay an enormous price when we ignore God’s voice. It’s time to work together. It’s time...
It’s no mystery how dirty politics can get; Monroe is no exception. It’s disheartening to see just how dirty it can get though. The nasty elections, the targeted officials, the careless words and lost friendships, are causing missed opportunities, for the city to progress. It’s not a small matter, and God will judge all perpetrators. Citizens are suffering. There is no reasons that adults, who say they care about the progress of the city as a whole, should conduct themselves in such an immature manner. Shame on any of you that are invol...
Jesus gave a parable of wheat and tares in the Bible. The two look so much alikethat is, until they mature. Maturation reveals what is what. That’s what maturing in life does. That’s what happens when relationships matures as well. Many times, we allow people in our lives, who we feel we can trust. We bond with them, not really knowing that we shouldn’t be attached to them anyway. They are not good for us or purpose. Eventually, whatever their true colors are, they show. It’s up to us to move around or stay with certain people. The choices...
Every school year brings about its own reasons for worry and anxiety. Some fear not being able to provide the things their children need. Some fear not having adequate help academically. Some fear failing their children by not being able to get them the latest. Some fear school dangers. It's understandable, but the wrong mindset still. Someone has to declare, “Not This School Year!” Not this school year, because you are going to trust God. Not this school year, because you’re going to do your best and not feel bad about being unable to fulfi...
“Forgive” sounds like a curse word to those who have been hurt or victimized. It brings an uncomfortable feeling to those who use unforgiveness as a shield. They don’t realize that unforgiveness is a false refuge. Hopefully, I can use this article to encourage a healthier view of forgiveness. It is so important that we forgive- especially if we want to be forgiven. Unforgiveness has no pros, but many cons. It holds us back. It keeps us in chains. It keeps us sick and bitter. It creates barriers and roadblocks. Why would anyone want to hold...
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. The creditors are calling. The bills are piling up. The threats keep coming. The reports are negative. The children are misbehaving. The marriage is being shaken. The struggle is real; so is God. Remember this! The first thing that many do, when their backs are against the wall, is panic. When that happens, we can get outside of the will of God and get into even more trouble; so, be still. Don’t panic. Don’t try to look for resolutions outside of...
In the Bible, Jesus would sometimes speak in parables to others. He did this to make clearer the message He was trying to convey. This is what I am attempting to do with this article. There was a child who had a runny nose. The parents wiped his nose and kept going. The thing is- the child’s nose ran constantly and was accompanied by a persistent, strong cough. There was also a fever present, but the child’s parents refused to treat him, get medicine or take the child to be evaluated by a physician. The virus that was in the child, began to...
Where did you go? So creative, undeniably innovative; you are the scene, plot twist & whole show. You have obtained but didn't sustain Your place in this world. What happened to the men and women, that were once intellectual boys and girls? You set high enough standards, that everyone knows who you are. Now you've traded your birthright, settled for “lentil soup”, And lowered your bar. Your Chanel shades Are blocking your brighter days. That light of security of hope, that’s been with you always. You've abandoned your first love Your Creat...
Black man still out "there", Please, just get off the block. You'll never win in that game, So please, just stop. You're going to just go under, If that's the way you view the top. Your homies aren't all your homies; Some are flipping, to make you flop. Can I be honest? Sometimes, YOU is all you got. If you have God on your side, Believe me, that's a lot. Make the streets look empty. Make the block real clean. Make the suppliers lack demand. And the dope fiends get clean. Stop tearing down your own people Your own families, your own dreams...
Galatians 6:7-8 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. We hear famous rappers glamorize the street life, hood wars, robbing, killing, and dealing. Some watch the gangster movies and quote Scarface, Al Capone, and other notorious gangsters, but in reality, we know very well that it’s really nothing glamorous about where that life leads. So many that l...
Luke 10:25-37 There is a popular phrase many Church leaders say, and that’s, “Turn to your neighbor and say…..!” It calls for others to tell those near them, whatever the leader specifically says. Most times, it’s an echo of something positive. It's okay, but what about turning to our neighbors for real, and not just telling them, but showing them (in action), what God says for real? Now more than ever, the doors of the Church should be open. You do know YOU ARE the Church right? The doors of your heart should be opened widely, loving Go...
Mark 9:37 Whoever welcomes one of these little children in My name welcomes Me; and whoever welcomes Me does not welcome Me but the one who sent Me.” Many times, we hear of the youth, that they are our future, but honestly, we must see them as our right now. Way too many are being lost, and every time it happens, purpose is buried. Yes, purpose, because God created us on purpose, for a purpose, even those most would look down upon. Jesus expressed great love for the children. He even warned others about harming them. That harm, is n...
1 CORINTHIANS 15:33 “Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. For most, being accepted and included is desirable. It’s natural to want to belong. Loneliness and rejection can both cut deeply; so it's understandable that one wants family, friendship, companionship and community, to be a part of. It’s when a person goes from desire to desperation, that's the problem. In this cookie cutter, celebrity type world- many are under a strong deceptive belief, that fitting in and being popular, are gain; it’s not. Godliness with co...
