Self-Inflicted Insults?

Do you call yourself the B-word or do you still have common sense?

You would think that with a degree in psychology, life experiences that I've had, and the various people that I've met that I would be more conscious of the type of world we live in... a place where being bad, negative, or defiant is being glorified! You would think that things would no longer be shocking to me, yet everyday I find myself saying, "WOOOOOW... Really?". I recently watched a certain TV talk show where a woman proudly proclaimed: Yes, I am a B**** and that means I am:

Brave

Intelligent

Tenacious

Creative

Honest

Ok...? Listen my people, just because a person takes a word and makes an acronym out of it doesn't mean that the word loses its original meaning! Let's look at the word "stupid" for example and use it in a sentence: My boyfriend called me stupid today. Ahhh, I love when he calls me that! He is so in love with me because that means that I am: 

Smart 

Truthful

Understanding

Powerful

Intelligent

Diligent 

No... This is a more realistic statement: You must be stupid if you think I'm going to sit here and let you call me stupid and get away with it:

Sorry 

Terrible

Unnecessary

Pitiful

Idiotic 

Dumb

Don't let the world fool you, ladies and gentlemen. When a person calls you something negative but says they mean it in a good way so it's ok, NO IT'S NOT! There are some cases where two words are homonyms, such as FAT and PHAT (Pretty Hot And Tempting). These words may sound the same, but one is an insult and the other is a compliment. My point is this: if it walks like a duck and it quacks like a duck, then chances are... it's a duck! However, we should learn to respect ourselves and others in word and in deed.



Many are called, but few are chosen...

Are you walking in your destiny? What is your purpose? Why are you here? Who are you? If you died today, what would people say about you? Have you changed or impacted anyone's life in a positive way? Only you know the answers. As you examine your life, I examine mine and search for the answers to these questions.

Matthew 22:14  For many are called, but few are chosen

Matthew 28:19  Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost

2 Timothy 3:10  But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience

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Defining Moments

We all go through different things in life and some of those things can make or break us... they can be the defining moments in our lives. The divorced housewife who couldn't pay a light bill can one day be a millionaire. The single parent who dropped out of college can go back not only to graduate, but to have a successful career. The ex-convict who was in and out of juvenile hall as a teenager can become a lawyer or businessman. The immigrant who leaves one country can come to another for a better life. The rape victim can become an advocate for battered and abused women. The things that we go through in life tailor and define us... we develop a WDA (Won't Die Attitude).

Let me remind you of the story of a young high school basketball player who tried out for the team but didn't make it at first. He took that failure and used it for motivation. He practiced everyday and worked harder and harder, pushing himself to be better than he ever thought possible. That player was Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players to ever live!

So what has been your defining moment? And if you're going through a hard time right now and don't feel encouraged to persevere, meditate on the Word. Life is what you make it... so don't talk about it, be about it! Go after your dreams.

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