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My daughter communicated to me sometime in September that she was going to tell her six year old daughter that there is no such thing as Santa Claus. I thought, “ Let her be a child; then I said  (knowing Santa is not symbolic of Christmas) , “If that’s what you feel in your heart, do it! It’s your house and your daughter”. Dylan and her little brother! Well she told her that day and the conversation went like this: Tara (My daughter): Dylan, Mommy wants to tell you something! Dylan (My Granddaughter): What Mommy? Tara : I want to tell you that there is no such thing as Santa Clause. Mommy and Daddy buy your toys, wrap them up and put them under the tree Dylan : Oh, so you and Daddy are magic huh? Tara : (chuckles)! No, we are not magic Dylan; we work to pay for the gifts you receive. Dylan : I don’t believe you, because Santa goes to all of the kid’s houses and leaves gifts for everyone! Tara : Well Dylan, there is no Santa Clause and one day you...

In our world today we are separated and divided by Black and White. We all have our own stereotype of what it is to be African-American and what it is to be Caucasian. Society has portrayed being African American as a race afllicted with poverty, anger, deceit and ignorance. Whether the accusations are true or false, the news media focuses on people of African descent to keep the weak in mind and spirit believing its true – including African Americans! I do not own the rights to this photo  The past is not uncovered to keep you in bondage; but to keep you humble and rely on Jesus! If you read your bible faithfully, you have read the story of God telling Abram that his people will be slaves in Egypt for over 400 years. (Genesis 15:13) After their captivity, they were let go to possess the land promised to them. Although the journey to the Promised Land was eleven days, it took them forty years to arrive. (Deuteronomy 1:1-11) Why? There vision and God's vision did not coincide...

I am sitting here at Burger King and over heard an elderly man talk to a friend about a bad fall he had a couple of days ago. He described it in detail and obviously fell hard enough to fall on his face, cut his nose, and give him a black eye. He laughed a bit as he said, “I had someone come up to help me up and I said first say a prayer for me”! He knows who is able to help and heal; however, he counteracted with, “Boy, God must be mad at me to allow a fall like that”! I do not own the rights to this photo  I wanted to turn around and say, “Sir, God does not inflict pain on us, nor is He mad at you”! (In a loving way though) I know he is a Christian because he asked for prayer, however, I also know he is not reading the Word. God does not harm us! He will allow suffering to build character in us, but to inflict pain is not who God is! I do not own the rights to this photo  It is imperative to our spiritual growth to read the Word and know who God is! ...

I am the vine you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing (John 15:5 NIV).   I do not own the rights to this photo  In the natural you are not able to change anyone who has an addiction. The worst thing we can do is to constantly talk about it to others. Satan I do not own the rights to this photo  has a stronghold on their thinking. Give it to God and let Him, in His power, restore your loved ones; and do not talk about it again. Once you pray, you are saying, God I am giving you permission to take care of my loved one~ and you are putting your Trust in God to do what only He can do anyway!  So get on your knees and pray and do not speak of what your loved one is going through anymore, but speak of what God is doing in their lives and how He is changing them from Glory to Glory!   And Don’t forget to “Thank Him”! In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree ...

I was sitting on the couch just the other night and decided I wanted to watch something on TV that made me laugh. I know those who have a TV and cable, there are numerous channels that you can choose from. So I began with the lowest number and went to as high as the numbers would take me until it said “Off Air”. I do not own the rights to this photo  During my search, I found shows such as CSI, Castle, House, Maury, House Wives of Atlanta, News, The Perfect Murder, Most Terrifying Places in America, Fatal Attractions, Dateline: Real Life Mysteries, American Greed; Scams, Scoundrels and Scandals, Divorce Court, Jerry Springer, Cops, The Walking Dead, Elementary, The Closer – should I go on? I honestly could not find anything that was not about adultery, murder, stealing, jealousy, sex, confrontations, vampires, zombies, drugs, and alcohol! Then he thundered, “Call those to whom I have given the city! Tell them to bring their weapons with them!” Six men appeared at hi...

Who said God is not in the miracle working business? I pray it’s not you! He is still on the throne and DAILY performing miracle after miracle. Hmmm what does it take for a miracle in your life to happen? What is it you are hoping for, wayward child to change, a loved one addicted to alcohol, drugs, food, sex, work, etc., go to college debt free, or lose weight for better health. God has already healed them, delivered, them and restored them. It takes belief and trust in God to do this thing you are wanting. But first I want to mention that you are a miracle. God molded you in your Mother’s womb exactly how He wanted you to be and to become. Look in the mirror and observe a miracle right in front of you! During a biology class, my professor told us that in this advanced world, researchers are still not able to observe which sperm will attach to the egg. Although during orgasm, if the woman is ovulating, she will release approximately 400 eggs; whereas, millions of s...

I needed at least 12 hours of Psychology or Sociology to complete my Associate of Science in Business Administration in 2007. I had all but 3 hours left and I chose a Sociology class that was about humanity and races. I was not sure what I was going to learn from this class, but it tweaked my interest! The class began reiterating how the United Kingdom became a colonial power. With numerous languages being spoken among the nations, the British Empire decided it to be beneficial in the political realm to establish English as the native language. They immediately began to separate those different from them by color, so as to increase the majority and decrease the minority; or put another way, oppress those who are darker in skin tone. This did not appall me at all, but what did appall me was the lack of knowledge most of the world has to this; whereas, all other countries do not separate and divide by race, but by family and wealth. The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. ...

Then someone called from the crowd , “Sir, please tell my brother to divide my father’s estate with me.” But Jesus replied, “Man who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that? Beware! Don’t always be wishing for what you don’t have. For real life and real living are not related to how rich we are.” I do not own the rights to this photo  Then He gave an illustration:  “A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. In fact, his barns were full to overflowing – he couldn’t get everything in. He thought about his problem, and finally exclaimed, I know – I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones! Then I’ll have room enough. And I’ll sit back and say to myself, “Friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Wine, women, and song for you!” But God said to him, Fool! Tonight you die. Then who will get it all?” Yes, every man is a fool who gets rich on earth but not in heaven. Luke12: 13-21 TLB I do not own the rights ...