“Kingdom”… has this become just another popular phrase?

For years now (all of my natural life) I have been a hardcore, down to the bone fan of this term ‘Kingdom’. Of course, now that I am 20 years old, this is a phrase that you can find everywhere, sermons, songs, and even names of churches. While 10 years ago, it could not be found anywhere. What does this mean? Is this an example of good Kingdom expansion? NO! I believe not!!! I’m reminded of that famous episode of the Boondocks where Jasmine says, “Beware of the false Santa”. I beseech you to beware of the false Kingdom impostors. The Kingdom of God has been distorted to become another get rich quick scheme (Just like Praise and Worship… but that’s on another note).
I believe that it is time for somebody to talk about the true Kingdom. It is not a place that you come to get health and wealth. Its not a place to cash in the worries of the present world because your scared of dooms day or “The Rapture”. But that is what it has become. Just like in 60’s and 70’s when 1,000’s of people where saved under tents to escape hell fire (my family included). That is what the Kingdom of God has become.
Now, are health and wealth some of the many things that come along with this lifestyle… YES! But that definitely should not be the Church’s mission in life. Don’t come to the Kingdom because you got bills to be paid next week. And don’t come because Momma and Auntie died of cancer and you scared that you next. But come because somewhere on the inside you know that is your calling. Come because the life of righteousness (obedience to the will of God) is what you yearn.
My best analogy is a fish and water. Water is the natural atmosphere of a fish. Their life outside of water is doomed to death. Water is the natural habitat of a fish, it was where they were created. So of course life outside of water is bad for a fish, and their days are numbered. The Kingdom of God works the same. It is the natural habitat of the believer! Of course operating outside of this realm is doomed to failure… but the fear of failure cannot be our motivator. But our motivation must come from the yearn for oneness with God. Because oneness with God (the Body of Christ) is our natural habitat.
I said all that to say this. Hope I don’t sound cliché but… I want to be one with the Father. I don’t care if I never see health or wealth. Those are just “signing bonuses”, but the real deal is to be with Him. I will not be fooled by these false beliefs that the Kingdom of God is just to make me happy in the flesh (health and wealth), but I know that as I continue to seek the will of the father my spirit shall be connected with his!!

Let's just be HONEST! Say how you feel

One of the biggest hindrances to race relations in this country is common debate. White people and Black people are afraid to talk because White people are scared of being labeled as "Racist" and Black folks are afraid of being accused of the infamous "Black Card". Well I have news for both of you SUCK IT UP and get to talking. Not to my surprise Whites and Blacks have a very different opinion on the state of race relations within the United States.

Many White folk believe thought there is still a good amount of discrimination in practice within the United States, it isn't anywhere near the amount during times past. They also have some sort of belief that Black people today have every chance as the next man in succeeding. And that's where they differ. Almost (There are a couple of Bills and Clarence's around) all Black people can admit that there are still institutional barriers toward success that are based on race(racism).

I really think that White people don't know that Black people feel this way, at least not in mass numbers. But I honestly believe if these conversation begin to take place, there would be at least a few grounds of improvement in this age old battle.

One of the first steps is not lashing out on White people when they make a mistake. I mean really, If you are of some age within in the United States the next time a White person makes the mistake of saying "You People".... don't curse them out... yet. Tell them that was unacceptable, and just continue to tell them how you feel about race. You lashing out on them would be like you didn't expect it coming (come on I know your mothers told you just like mine "Don't never put nothing past them"). By lashing you cut the lines of communication which are desperately needed. I know I need help in this area myself. Its going to be tuff but we can do it.

Another thing don't be afraid to call people out. If you go a restaurant and you are seated in the back... tell the wait staff that how you feel. And if you feel like their decision to sit you there was based on race... let know. Be calm, but tell them the truth!!

Check out the Malcolm clip below:) He agrees with me:)

Family Reunion

So I went home this last weekend to the Family Reunion type thing. It definitly wasn't the funnest thing that I had ever been to. Seeing as how, that is the side of my family that I am least connected with. But it sure was intresting to say the least.

I felt kind of bad that I didn't know many people there. Of the about 75 people there, I only knew about 5, and that was including my parents. What really was embarassing was knowing how much I preach about community involvement and the importance of strong family bond (outside of immediate) within the African American community.

Our family has always went beyond blood, and on into the community. For example, if a children were playing outside and were bad, they could be corrected by any adult in the neighborhood.

I hope to do better next time:)

Diversity... umm.... i think not

Something has been bothering me lately. It seems that everything that was given to black people to help strengthen the black community has been taken away. Anything that has been traditionally for black people only, now has opened its doors to everyone else in the minority category. Black people have moved into a segment of life, that if we don’t rise up and see the truth, we are going to be pushed aside and the permanent underclass that America has been creating for years will be a fact.

I came across this law passed in the United States in 1705 called the Diversity Act. Because of the fact that at the time the largest groups of peoples coming into the country were black (6 out of every 7), the government passed this diversity act. They were afraid of power in numbers, and thought that the blacks would come together and overthrow their oppressors. This law said that in every group of five blacks there must be one white.

Now God knows I love all the wonderful opportunities housed within all segments of my University. And the staff that works in these departments is the best! But, why does the institution steer away from having things just for one group. Why can’t there be a program dedicated just to black students. Why must EVERYTHING be title as “diversity” and “multi-cultural”.

And this is why, though internally I support immigrant rights, you will never see me marching up and down the street fighting together. I don’t want to be lumped up with any other minority and I don’t want there needs to be confused with mine. We have different histories and different current problems. I’ll support you, we can talk about it every once and a while, but let’s not get it confused and try to mesh issues together!

This should go for all minorities though, because different minorities need different things. Why should we all have to sit in the same things and act like all of our needs are same? And this would be assuming also, that (I can only speak for what I am) the black race has transcended to a point where we do not need focalized attention to make up for past injustices. I’m just saying… I’m tired of sitting in circles and singing Kumbaya. There is nothing wrong with having a UNIVERSITY SPONSORED (not student organization) service that says ‘Blacks Only’ or ‘Women Only’ or whatever your minor form may be.

So please stop lumping us all together like we are all the same!!!!

A Soulja Boy... I'm not hating on you... unlike ICE T!!!

First of all, where in the world do I start. As bad as a rapper that I think Soulja boy is.... Ice T... your a HATER!!! Please go somewhere and sit down! And what in the world kind of apology was that? You are doing too much! Like I said, I'm not a fan of Soulja boys rapping but you got to give the man credit on a lot of other levels. First of all his marking, and crossover potential is CRAZY!!! All he has to do is think about releasing something on you tube and its a hit. As a matter of fact nobody even cared about what Ice T said until Souja Boy posted his comment. I'm sorry Mr. Ice T, but I really think that your out of your league with this one...LoL!!

Does Pro Black mean Anti White

In the past couple of days I have been accused of being racist. Now, my first argument is to tell them to look up the TRUE definition of racism. But my second one is, "Why am I racist, just because I love being an African American and better yet I love being BLACK?" I mean this can go with plenty of other cases as well... like if a women is a feminist, then she automatically lesbian. Because in order to be proud to be a women you have to be a lesbian??? NOT TRUE!!!
Well let me just clear myself of future harassment! Yes I am

Pro Black, I believe in Black Nationalism, and I think that there are.... how do I put this.... "A lot" of people in "dominate culture" that haven't come to terms with their own privilege and identity (read between the lines); but I do not hate white people!!!! (Let me pull this card) I have a lot of white....ummm.... associates.

Why is it wrong to be proud in yourself!!! Why is it wrong to be proud in your culture??? Why is it wrong to question society and think that just maybe as a black male the system doesn't have my best interest at hand.

Listen at this mess.... this is why I don't appreciate what Obama had to say about black fathers!!!! Please do better Obama!!!

An Outside Opinion


Obama's Speech