why

why should I feel discouraged? Why should I feel less than? why should I feel not pretty enough, not strong enough, not rich enough.? My life,most days, feels so full and so blessed. Then there are those fleeting moments when I'm anxious, apprehensive, defeated, sad. Those are the days when I have to look back over my life about the things God has done. I must reflect on his word. I am the head and not the tail. I am above not beneath. I am more than a conquer through Christ that strengthens me. He will give me the desires of my heart as long as my delight is in him. And he will bless me if I faint not. So I take a deep breath, say a silent prayer & keep it moving. I may not be where I feel I should but my life is full of destiny & purpose. I just have to hold on to God's unchanging hand.

BAY AREA STAND UP...NEW MOVIE PASTOR BROWN

Just came from a screening of a new movie at my Church Beebe Memorial in Oakland, CA that I am very excited about. It is called Pastor Brown . This is a movie about redemption, forgiveness, family, love & finding God. It was well directed by bay area's own Rockmond Dunbar of soul food & Prison Break & so many other films. When you hear about this movie go running to the theatre.

the movie is: "PASTOR BROWN, Jesse (Salli Richardson) reluctantly returns home to face the family and now-teen aged son she left behind more than a decade ago. A powerful update of The Prodigal Son, PASTOR BROWN shows Jesse and her family working through the universal themes of forgiveness, restoration, redemption and unconditional love.With a thought-provoking and motivational message at its core, PASTOR BROWN strengthens and empowers families. It gives viewers the hope and encouragement they need to look honestly at their own journeys. The film stars Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Nicole Ari Parker, Keith David, Michael B Jordan, Ernie Hudson, Michael Beach, Tasha Smith, Rockmond Dunbar, and Creflo Dollar.

We need positive movies about people of color in the theater & on TV. http://www.rockcapitalstudios.com/videosmain.html

Make peace your goal

At a certain point the light bulb (in your mind) should come on. Some things you used to do when you were younger you should not even want to do anymore. I hear too many "grown people" engaging in destructive behavior & calling it keeping it real. Why after 30 are we still holding grudges? Really you don't like someone cause of something they may have said or done 5 or 10 years ago? Really? We don't speak to folks cause of something we heard or thought someone may have said or done to us? Really? We still don't value each others time or contributions. What I am doing is not more important or of more value than what you may be doing and vice versa. Stop telling people you will do something only to not do it. Its better to not make a vow than to make one and not keep it. Stop worrying about people hating on you and worry about you not hating on someone else. Hate is usually hidden behind someone calling themselves being "constructive" or "helpful" Its a fine line so be careful you're not crossing that line. Its time for us to forgive, support, to love unconditionally. The bible tells us that we need people so this attitude of I am an island by myself and I don't need anyone or anybody is a false sense of security. Free yourself. Love somebody other than yourself. I finally felt love when I allowed myself to love. People have all these walls up and wonder why they are alone. The walls are so thick so high even Joshua would have trouble tearing them down. We need each other. Lord I pray that I never get to a point where I think I don't need you or nobody else. Keep me humble, happy, free to be me. I have forgiven people & I have been in need of forgiving. And its all good. God is the only Judge so you don't have to do his job. Make peace your ultimate goal. Make love a necessity. That it that's all my little two cents ... the world according to me :)