I'm inspired by this young man who has no problem speaking how he feels about what many of our young African Americans call themselves. I often wonder why is it that it's okay for African Americans to call each other the "N" word but when someone of another culture does it; it is taken as derogatory? The word is derogatory no matter who uses it. In the same sense the world B**ch is used in relation to women. I've seen women who applaud being called that. The original word means "a female dog" but today's society has turned it into a slang word and given it a new meaning - (a malicious, unpleasant, selfish person). The word is still in my opinion derogatory. Listen below as young Jonathan McCoy gives his take on the "N" word.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Expectancy Never Yields To Failure
I recently read a story about a young man who failed at everything he seemed to attempt and he couldn’t keep a job. No matter how hard he tried at anything, nothing seemed to work for him.
Then one day in church this young man discovered a powerful secret which turned his whole life around. Once he learned this and applied it to his life he saw and experienced a drastic change in everything he did.
This powerful secret was based on Mark 9:23 says“. . . If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.” This scripture opened up a whole new world for him . . . “expecting and believing”. He realized that if he expected the best he would get the best. This young man got in the habit of expecting the best, he changed his mental habits, and he taught himself to believe in the positive instead of the negative.
When we put ourselves and our shortcomings in God’s hands, and believe and expect the best, we will see more positive results in our lives.
Matthew 9:29 “. . .according to your faith, be it unto you”
Matthew 21:22 “And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”
Then one day in church this young man discovered a powerful secret which turned his whole life around. Once he learned this and applied it to his life he saw and experienced a drastic change in everything he did.
This powerful secret was based on Mark 9:23 says“. . . If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.” This scripture opened up a whole new world for him . . . “expecting and believing”. He realized that if he expected the best he would get the best. This young man got in the habit of expecting the best, he changed his mental habits, and he taught himself to believe in the positive instead of the negative.
When we put ourselves and our shortcomings in God’s hands, and believe and expect the best, we will see more positive results in our lives.
Matthew 9:29 “. . .according to your faith, be it unto you”
Matthew 21:22 “And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”
Friday, August 27, 2010
Empowerment
"Don't let the negativity given to you by the world disempower you. Instead give to yourself that which empowers you." - Les Brown
Empowerment is inner strength, boldness, wisdom, the ability to face a challenge without fear or rejection, authority. Being empowered means that fear is no longer the driving force or compelling factor in deciding who we are. “For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” II Timothy 1:7
As children of God we have the power to tread over anything that the enemy puts in our path. So then why do we struggle with timidity, shyness, the “I can’t do it syndrome”? Because we have not allowed the Spirit of God to empower us with His strength. The power of God has already been given to us; all we have to do is accept it. He says in Luke 10:19, “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
Like a withered flower, so are we when we do not embrace the power of God. Allow God to heal and empower you to be all that you are in Him. Study His word daily (II Timothy 2:15). Seek His face daily (Isaiah 55:6). Seek God like this is the last day of your life. Say to yourself, “I will not go another
day without seeking God for His fullness and power, for the strength of the Lord is my empowerment.”
Let us take back what the enemy has stolen from us.
Empowerment is inner strength, boldness, wisdom, the ability to face a challenge without fear or rejection, authority. Being empowered means that fear is no longer the driving force or compelling factor in deciding who we are. “For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” II Timothy 1:7
As children of God we have the power to tread over anything that the enemy puts in our path. So then why do we struggle with timidity, shyness, the “I can’t do it syndrome”? Because we have not allowed the Spirit of God to empower us with His strength. The power of God has already been given to us; all we have to do is accept it. He says in Luke 10:19, “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
Like a withered flower, so are we when we do not embrace the power of God. Allow God to heal and empower you to be all that you are in Him. Study His word daily (II Timothy 2:15). Seek His face daily (Isaiah 55:6). Seek God like this is the last day of your life. Say to yourself, “I will not go another
day without seeking God for His fullness and power, for the strength of the Lord is my empowerment.”
Let us take back what the enemy has stolen from us.
You Don't Have To Be Unhappy
Being happy and at peace with yourself is a very important part of life. It can do wonders for your soul. But to some that seems like a challenge especially for those in unhealthy relationships.
Sometimes it seems that the other person is making you unhappy but seriously you've got to ask yourself, "what am i doing to allow this unhappiness?" then ask yourself, "how can i fix it and what can i do".
If you feel that it is someone else thats causing the unhappiness (and many times we do blame others); then it becomes necessary to created our own happiness because it's the only way to overcome the sadness that life can deal sometimes. We can create our own happiness by first stop pointing the finger and second being thankful and appreciative of things and people around us. Count your blessings.
Don't all your happiness to be dependent upon others and their behaviors, and how thy are. Speak happiness into your own life, laugh at lot, and whenever you feel unhappy think of something hilariously funny!
Happiness start with ourselves.
Sometimes it seems that the other person is making you unhappy but seriously you've got to ask yourself, "what am i doing to allow this unhappiness?" then ask yourself, "how can i fix it and what can i do".
If you feel that it is someone else thats causing the unhappiness (and many times we do blame others); then it becomes necessary to created our own happiness because it's the only way to overcome the sadness that life can deal sometimes. We can create our own happiness by first stop pointing the finger and second being thankful and appreciative of things and people around us. Count your blessings.
Don't all your happiness to be dependent upon others and their behaviors, and how thy are. Speak happiness into your own life, laugh at lot, and whenever you feel unhappy think of something hilariously funny!
Happiness start with ourselves.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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Challenges Can Lead To Inspiration
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” – Philippians 4:13
Do you find yourself complaining about things that you cannot change?
Do you mope in your misery when you feel that things are not going your way? Do you complain about things that you don’t have instead of being thankful for what you do have?
I am reminded of a story I read about a young man named Patrick Henry Hughes who was born with no eyes and unable to fully move his arms and legs. This was a situation that paralyzed him for his lifetime. At about nine months old his father introduced him to the piano and by the time he was one year old he had learned to play it. As this young man got older, he learned to play the trumpet and achieved many other accomplishments.
Patrick now attends college and is an honor student. Though he is blind and cannot walk, he is part of the 214 member marching band!
Unbelievable isn’t it? This true story is such an inspiration to me. As I think about many of us who say we are believers, but yet we complain about what we cannot do or what we don’t have. We complain about the adversity and the hardships that we encounter. But you know what? Many of us are not achievers and winners because we complain and focus on negative situations too much.
It is how we respond to our situations that will determine how we overcome it.
What are you going to do?
Do you find yourself complaining about things that you cannot change?
Do you mope in your misery when you feel that things are not going your way? Do you complain about things that you don’t have instead of being thankful for what you do have?
I am reminded of a story I read about a young man named Patrick Henry Hughes who was born with no eyes and unable to fully move his arms and legs. This was a situation that paralyzed him for his lifetime. At about nine months old his father introduced him to the piano and by the time he was one year old he had learned to play it. As this young man got older, he learned to play the trumpet and achieved many other accomplishments.
Patrick now attends college and is an honor student. Though he is blind and cannot walk, he is part of the 214 member marching band!
Unbelievable isn’t it? This true story is such an inspiration to me. As I think about many of us who say we are believers, but yet we complain about what we cannot do or what we don’t have. We complain about the adversity and the hardships that we encounter. But you know what? Many of us are not achievers and winners because we complain and focus on negative situations too much.
It is how we respond to our situations that will determine how we overcome it.
What are you going to do?
We Are Our Children's Role Model
I am reminded of a story of a young girl who had been threatened by some other kids who wanted to fight her. This young girl (we’ll call her Shelley), had obviously become very upset by this. Another young girl (we’ll call her Carla) who had no idea what was going on and had nothing to do with the incident, past by her and saw her upset and attempted to console her. “Are you okay?” Carla asked. Shelley, still mad jumps up and began to curse at Carla and threatened her. Carla, stepped back, apologized for being concerned, and walked away. Several minutes later Shelley’s mom and brother had arrived. Shelley pointed at Carla as one of the girls who had threatened to fight her; Carla was astounded. She had no idea what had just happened. Shelley’s mom had threatened Carla and told her that they could settle the matter outside in the parking lot. “I’m not sure what is going on” Carla stated to Shelley’s mom, “I saw her upset, and asked her if she was okay”. At this point Carla found out what really happened and so did Shelley’s mom. Other adults got involved and the issue was resolved.
The reaction of Shelley’s mom is clearly one of the reasons our youth are involved in so much violent activity. Sometimes the parents are to blame. Now I am not saying that all negative acts are the parents fault but in this situation the parent was clearly ready to fight a child; and for what? Shelley’s mom is a prime example of how parents are lacking in parental guidance and education. She obviously did not think about the fact that if she had harmed this child she would have gone to jail, her children would have been displaced, she most likely would have lost her job, and she would now have a criminal record. It is obvious that Shelley is not use to someone looking out for her and consoling her when she feels bad. It seems that she has been taught that when you’re angry, take it out on everyone.
Let’s teach our children more respect not only for others but for themselves. We are our children's role models. What example are you setting?
The reaction of Shelley’s mom is clearly one of the reasons our youth are involved in so much violent activity. Sometimes the parents are to blame. Now I am not saying that all negative acts are the parents fault but in this situation the parent was clearly ready to fight a child; and for what? Shelley’s mom is a prime example of how parents are lacking in parental guidance and education. She obviously did not think about the fact that if she had harmed this child she would have gone to jail, her children would have been displaced, she most likely would have lost her job, and she would now have a criminal record. It is obvious that Shelley is not use to someone looking out for her and consoling her when she feels bad. It seems that she has been taught that when you’re angry, take it out on everyone.
Let’s teach our children more respect not only for others but for themselves. We are our children's role models. What example are you setting?
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Determination - Take A Lesson From The Birds
While on my break one day at work, I decided to sit out by the water fountain. a flock of pigeon birds came over where I was . I counted about 27 of them. They all gathered around on the fountain and each of them got in the water, I watched them as they drank from the fountain and played in the water.
Not a care in the world they displayed. As I watched, this one bird (we call him Tommy) flew up into the glass awning that was over the fountain and perched there. He spent a bit of time looking through the glass enjoying the scenery.
Soon some of the other birds began to fly away. Tommy who was still up in the glass awning decided he wanted to fly away with the others, however, he flew up and was not able to get out because of the glass that was above him. He made several attempts at this means of escape. He finally realized after failing that he needed to fly downward before he could fly upward.
Once he made this discovery he was free and he could fly as high and as far away as he wanted.
In life many of us try to achieve greatness and success without starting from the bottom, however, sometimes we have to crawl, and start at the bottom stairs before we can get to the higher levels in life. Sometimes we need to think things out and plan before we execute action, and a lot of times we will experience failure before success.
Tommy realized that he had to take another plan of action before he could be free from under the awning. He never gave up either he kept trying.
Not a care in the world they displayed. As I watched, this one bird (we call him Tommy) flew up into the glass awning that was over the fountain and perched there. He spent a bit of time looking through the glass enjoying the scenery.
Soon some of the other birds began to fly away. Tommy who was still up in the glass awning decided he wanted to fly away with the others, however, he flew up and was not able to get out because of the glass that was above him. He made several attempts at this means of escape. He finally realized after failing that he needed to fly downward before he could fly upward.
Once he made this discovery he was free and he could fly as high and as far away as he wanted.
In life many of us try to achieve greatness and success without starting from the bottom, however, sometimes we have to crawl, and start at the bottom stairs before we can get to the higher levels in life. Sometimes we need to think things out and plan before we execute action, and a lot of times we will experience failure before success.
Tommy realized that he had to take another plan of action before he could be free from under the awning. He never gave up either he kept trying.
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