We need more open communication. We need to listen TO EACH OTHER. We are ALL God's children. Any efforts to segment, divide, oppress, .. are of the enemy. Let's listen to one another, love one another, offer grace to one another, serve one another. Resist buying into narratives, broad brush accusations and assumptions, ... instead, think, listen, love, pray, forgive. In the family of Christ, we are all brothers and sisters. Outside of that will ALWAYS be strife and division. And, sometimes strife and division can be found within the family of Christ, if we let our guards down and let sin enter our hearts.

Did ya ever think maybe you were going to marry someone but something just wasn't right? Maybe over time you saw a side that just wasn't the marrying kind? Well, that's what I share in this episode. I remember exactly what it was that drew the line to let me know "she" wasn't the one. How do YOU know when someone's right for marrying? That's kinda up to you. But I can tell ya when they're NO right. Check this out.

The Christian walk is hard. Jesus warns us it's gonna be hard. It's a daily challenge not to fall in line with culture and not to conform to the pattern of the world. We WANT to be loved. Accepted. Appreciated. But by whom? The world? Or God? 

Part of staying in your walk is having accountability. In this video, I share a question I was asked by a treasured friend. I've never felt “iron sharpening iron” in a more real way than when I was hit with this question.
 
I pray this question can help YOU, and those whom you are sharpening. :)

Do you have sucky boyfriend? Do you KNOW that, or are you lying to yourself that he's gonna change? Many girls fall prey to crap relationships by not recognizing or responding to the early signs. In this episode, I share:
1. what to look for so you can avoid a sucky guy
2. how to know if your guy sucks
3. what absolutely, positively you should NOT do

Then, I share practical steps for getting out and moving on. Great advice for young women. Enjoy.

In this episode I give my 2 cents on whether or not opposites attract. AND, if that's a good thing or a bad thing. Whether you are in a relationship, or looking for a relationship, this will give you some cool stuff to chew on.

1 Peter 5:8 tells us.. "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." What does that mean to you? Does it haunt you? Are you in danger of being taken down? What can you do to protect yourself?

Check out this episode to find out a new way to look at this powerful verse and how to be ready to avoid and out-maneuver any stalking lions.

OK, why is a white guy sharing the Top 10 Success Tips for Young Black Men? What the heck does he know about it? What life experiences does he have to pull from? Great questions. Please know my heart. Please see past color and focus on the content, not the messenger. 

1. You matter
2. Guard your mind
3. Know the power of your decisions
4. Find your purpose (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrMqzeHavFA&t=118s)
5. Chose your friends wisely
6. Find a mentor
7. Understand money (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sExTRK___vE&t=1s)
8. Assume the best in people
9. You will have to work harder (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCGiInFZ5dA&t=171s)
10. Know God

Bonus Tips:
1. You WILL fail in life. When you do, fail forward. Learn from mistakes and use them to make you stronger and smarter.
2. Pay attention to details. If you are meticulous with details, the big stuff takes care of itself. Focus on your character, making the right decisions, striving for excellence, and hard work.
3. In life, you will win and lose. Know in your inner most being that the most important thing to win is your salvation. The rest is temporary and will fade away.
4. Here is a great life quote from Nick Saban: “If you can handle the pain of discipline, you won’t have to handle the pain of disappointment.” Discipline yourself to incorporate these 10 tips into your life.

What does your Christian walk have to do with sports? Or music? Or fitness? I'll tell ya.

Just like athletes, musicians, and fitness junkies, we have to practice off the field. As Christians, we too have to be ready for game day. Our practice is different and our games are different, but their is a HUGE parallel between the two that I share in this message. Enjoy.

Man, if I could rewind the clock! .. Here are 6 AMAZING Tips about finances that I sure wish I had known at 20. Applying this advice can change the course of your financial life!

1. Get a Credit Card (pay it off each month)
2. Buy over Leasing
3. Own over Renting
4. Start a 401K (or ROTH IRA)
5. Listen for big ones
6. Apply the rule of 10-10-80

I am NOT a licensed financial advisor. I just know common sense guidelines for being smart with money. Seek professional advice before doing anything crazy!

Please take this advice to heart and start TODAY!

How are you using your COVID-19 quarantine downtime? Or, ANY downtime? Hopefully not getting fat and binging on NetFlix. Check out these 6 things you can do to be productive. These are 6 things you probably know about, but are not thinking about doing. Take on this challenge and let me know your results!