As we celebrate Black History Month, let us recall when Pharaoh let the children of Israel go. Things transpired. Pharaoh went after the children of Israel like most oppressors do when they desire to remain in a position to control the oppressed. The minds of the children of Israel wanted to revert back to the same oppressor who had seized their life. As I look at where we are now in our society, I see the same tactic being imposed. The modern day Pharaoh does not want to lose control; those captured are beneficial to him. The oppressed build his palaces, work for free, make his economy prosper while they themselves experience poverty. The oppressed are tortured, abused, murdered, and raped with no rights or say so. They socially engineer the oppressed; causing them to turn on each other.

Who is the modern day Pharaoh? The criminal justice system, those in political power, and systemic procedures created to control the weak, the poor, and the impoverished. Yet they ask “Is racism still here?” Indeed it is! Those who ask such a nonsensical question represent those who rape and abuse women, then threaten them to keep quiet.

Should the abused be quite? African-Americans have been raped, abused, and molested. These vile atrocities occur at the hands of a system that uses its weight to take the dignity, innocence, and spirit of God's people. It never departed! it took on a new identity; disguising its true intent and purpose. It disguises itself in the following terms: “I'm not racist”, “I'm not responsible for racism”, “I love everybody”, “I have black friends”, etc.  Pharaoh is really a coward who hides behind military might and laws. So why do the oppressed return to the oppressor? The saying is true! Oppressing the righteous makes it easier to bribe them!!

Have the oppressed taken the bait of the oppressor? Here is the bait! “You can never make it without me”; “You will always return due to the oppressor having the resources and revenue”. The oppressor has manipulated the oppressed into thinking they can't do anything for themselves. When will the oppressed wake up and detach themselves from the habits, custom, mannerisms, culture, and traits of the oppressor?

Some ask the question, “Why is there a need for Black History Month?” Because the contributions made by African-Americans in the development, advancement, and sustainment of not only our country but our world should and must be celebrated. If African-Americans are really lazy, as it has been noted, our world today would not be in existence. I pray that this new generation of  African-Americans will embrace the torch and run as catalyst for change. With a plethora of injustice and inequality still prevalent in society today, who will go to Pharaoh and speak truth to power?
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Do All Lives Really Matter?

Do All Lives Really Matter?

Yes! To God all lives matter! Unfortunately, in the society in which we live, this is not so. In the past couple of weeks we have seen three significant situations that debunk the false narrative of 'all lives matter'.

First, the case involving Brook Turner, the Stanford University rapist who was accused and found guilty. His father and his probation officer suggested that prison would damage the accused. Judge Aaron Persky imposed the six month sentence. Although years earlier, Brain Banks was sentenced to 5yrs on an accusation of rape which cost him his NFL career and added humiliation. Did his life matter?

The second incident involves the gorilla. A four year old toddler falls into the gorilla cage and is dragged by the gorilla. Outrage sparked all over the world calling for negligence charges against his father. The father gets dragged through the mud to the degree that his prior criminal record is revealed as if that contributed to his son falling into cage.

Third, a two year old is snatched by an alligator resulting in him being killed. We see no outrage and no demand for charges to be filed, even though signs were posted saying 'no swimming'.

Is it really 'all lives' or just 'selected lives'? Has our system been programmed to see minorities as minor and the majorities as major? Before we echo the sentiment that 'all lives matter' in this world, search the facts.

During Muhammad Ali's funeral, Rabbi Michael Lerner confronted this notion. He stated that we must speak truth to power, telling politicians let African Americans out of prison that had been arrested and sentenced by racist police officers and judges. Black lives are imprisoned for possessing marijuana. Whites have marijuana all the time and are hardly ever punished. If all lives matter, America would become inundated with diversity, Inclusivity, equality and justice. Lives do not matter to those who bear the nature of Satan!! His nature is to kill, steal, and destroy.

God's World

Let me sit this right here, the world including America is the sole proprietor of God. Nobody, and I mean nobody, is intitled to demand anyway to leave! To those who supports this type of vitriolic bigotry must remember where they and thier ancestors came from. None of us are a native from anywhere! "Land was taken, lives was traumatize and liberty was terrorized". So when trying to relegate a certain people, remember what you and your origin is. This arrogance that has been exhibited by a culture who promoted itself as superior, like an infection has spreaded to the core of this nation! We are uniquely faceted by God in different ethnicities, genders, races and cultures. This speaks of God's desire to diversify His world!

We can disagree with the policies of a country without hating it. Hear me as a Prophet, if repentance, reform and renewal does not occur in this world we will see a major racial confrontation like none before. As a Prophet, I see the sword coming, its my assignment to sound the alarm and declare God's word.

The Audacity Of God

Who is this God that can see beyond the scope of man? It is baffling to consider the mind of the Creator of the universe; His ways are beyond the comprehension of man. As He has expressed, His ways are not like man's ways and His thoughts are not like man's thoughts. This expression is evident in the countless lives of those who  succumb to public scrutiny. Note, the audacity is explored when you rationalize how God deems an individual His chosen vessel. Chosen vessels are buried beneath the crevice of degradation and despair! This God specializes in dropping charges and dismissing evidence that was brought up against us. Such was the case with Saul. In the court of public opinion, the rumors and reputation that preceded Saul portrayed him as an unlikely candidate. But God considered him as the right candidate for transformation, even though, to the people he was the wrong nominee. God's truth of you will override the truth people know about you.

The question that messed up people have is this: “when what you heard is true, do you have what it takes to transform me?”

God is repairing ruined reputations. It is always ruthless people that will ruin the reputation of good people.
When reputations are ruined the influence of that individual is impaired. There is often a conflict between God's choice and the people's choice. People tend to choose based on merit, prestige, status and social standing. God chooses based on the heart of a person! The spectator often wonders about God's methodology towards flawed people. The gospel is showcase in man's defectiveness. What is the gospel? The gospel is the act of God's redemption. It speaks volumes about change, forgiveness and restoration. So yes, God has the audacity to invest in what looks valueless to display His works in the lives of people. God takes chances with flawd people because His grace is sufficient. As we obtain the mind of Christ we will see, act and think like Christ. As it is stated "Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled." (Titus 1:15)

Where are Black Father's?

I like, an untold amount, am an eyewitness to the venom regarding black fathers not being in the home. Until I began to research this epidemic, I assumed all black fathers was either lazy or feared responsibility as fathers. This, I discovered, is so far from the truth! The attack focuses more on the microcosm of this rather than focusing on the macrocosm of what has now become a pandemic. If we are going to investigate this occurrence, we must be prepared to find the truth. The truth is, before my ancestors were stolen from their land by savage beast, they operated in a cohesive family unit. Barbarically, my ancestors were stripped of their dignity and value; brought to this land with the intent to permanently be slaves to those who used religion to justify their evil and wicked nature. As slaves, we were victimized, dehumanized and demonized. Like a rapist, they forced themselves on us; impregnating us with a doctrine of white supremacy. As slaves, men were treated like filth before their wives and mothers and children. Our woman were raped and abused. Our men couldn't rescue their woman for fear of being killed. This brought a separation into our family; psychologically traumatizing our people. The temerity of those who  contracts convent amnesia for their own benefit.

Slavery was allowed to be reinvented in a new form. This new form of racism is disguised under black robes, police badges, voter suppression, systematic mass incarceration and felonies. These are some of the reasons the black father's are not in the home. A major percent of our black men are either locked up or caught in the web of the criminal justice system. What do we say to the black fathers who spent an astronomical amount of time incarcerated due to being framed, lies and corruption? Do we attack them for not being in the home? Or do we attack the system that is responsible for this. Some circumstances will prohibit the father from being in the home, yet some father's are in the life of the child.

These are just a few facts to show why a percentage of fathers are not in the homes. To those who argue that the absence of black father's is to blame for their criminal behavior, would you argue that white children could be serial killers and mass murderers because they were in the home of father's that allowed them to witness lynchings, rapes, murders and abuse of African Americans. When having an issue with absent fathers, ask yourself are you going to take a stand against the systems that are preventing them from being in the home. Present or absent fathers will not stop children from turning astray. It's easy to see the symptoms, but can you resolve the illness?

: ‘Exposing the Plot of Genocide’

God gave me a message as we celebrated Fathers entitled: ‘Exposing the Plot of Genocide’. In this message, God highlighted that men are targeted due to being a threat to the kingdom of darkness. Men in our society are chemicalized, feminized and criminalized. This is a tactic used by the enemy to triumph over God's creation.
We have so many men, like the New Testament Saul, who are lost yet they are chosen vessels. Chosen vessels are buried beneath the crevice of degradation and despair. Genocide is an attempt to halt a promised prophecy. This prophecy is mentioned in Acts 2:17 and states, "And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams."
Give me a person that has dreams and vision embedded in them and I will show you a person that cannot be stopped.

"Unshackling Panhandlers"

Panhandlers have flooded the streets of American cities. These cities range from rural to urban. 564,708 people in the U.S. are homeless. According to a one night national survey conducted January 2017, over half a million people were living on the street, in cars, in homeless shelters or in subsidized transitional housing. Since we are required by Jesus to feed them, should we only feed them naturally or should we feed them with the knowledge necessary to provide for themselves? Was it Jesus’ intention that we permanently care for them? I believe Jesus would want us to first discover if they want to be made whole.

There are some panhandlers who exploit the church for their on personal advancement. This advancement will sometimes feed a habit and work on the mind of vulnerable people. Most panhandlers do not desire to work or they use God for their convenience. This is a crisis that both the church and community must engage. Peter, in Acts chapter three, faced this same dilemma. A panhandler presented himself to Peter as he was leaving church and as usual, asked for a handout. He asked for just enough to get by.

Most panhandlers only want enough to get by. This mentality will contribute to that person remaining in the cycle of poverty and begging. Peter informed the man, “silver and gold have I none”( Acts 3:6). Peter could have provided what the man was requesting. However, the principal was that the panhandler didn't need it. Peter says to the man, “such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk” (Acts 3:6). A revolutionist was on the apex of birthing through this act of transformation. Peter unshackled the panhandler resulting in a constant cycle being terminated. Like Peter, our focus should be on unshackling panhandlers. The misconception that the church doesn't help the homeless must be dispelled. Most small churches do not have the resources to help. Churches play a vital role in the lives of people and that role should be to educate, empower and enlighten.

In most communities barriers are erected making it impossible for the church to assist. Pastors around the country are being arrested because of this matter. In Florida, a homeless advocate by the name of Arnold Abbot and ministers Dwayne Black and Mark Sims, were arrested as they handed out food to homeless people in a Fort Lauderdale park. This is one of many episodes of modern day church abuse and persecution. The charge of “failing to assist” has been leveled against the church and its leaders. This charge has caused the church and its leaders to suffer under a false pretense by those who are the enemies of Christ. Most people have no idea what the church does for its people.

If leaders would disclose certain aspects of what they do, critics would have a better understanding. The church has not always done everything right. Yet the foundation of the church is legitimate and authentic. I call on the defenders of the faith to refute through truth every false narrative that is causing the church to be defaced and debased. Unlike others, I applauded the actions of President George W. Bush who established the Faith-Based Initiative. It is the faith-based community that is in the trenches. We are on the front lines. We are the boots on the ground reviving, restoring and resuscitating.

New York Mayor, Bill De Blasio, said on a radio show that he would like to ban panhandling but would not try because the courts would not allow it. Many panhandlers "are not particularly in need and just are finding a way to get some easy money and that does frustrate me,” he said. These are also my sentiments. I have watched panhandlers beg for money and use that money to purchase beer, cigarettes, drugs or engage in prostitution. Is the church contributing to this deficit? Absolutely not! The best position for the church is to teach them how to fish so they will never be hungry again. Bishop T. D. Jakes once stated, "If you take the gross national income of all the churches in America; if we didn't pay the mortgage, if we didn't pay the staff, if we didn't pay the light bill and took all of our money and gave it all away to the poor and become homeless to feed them, we still don't have the money.” Bishop Jakes was highlighting the role of the church and the government to care for the needy. The church cannot lose its compassion. Compassion is the core of our Christian values. Aa highlighted in 1 John 3:17, “If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion--how can God's love be in that person?” (NLT)

"A evil exists"

We cannot truly acknowledge gun violence and the plethora of problems that our world is challenged with unless we acknowledge there is an evil in this world! That evil has embedded itself in a culture of white supremacy, racism, bigotry, evil, and wickedness. This is a defining moment for the church to rise up in power and authority; reforming a perverse sytem. There are those who do not desire change due to the fact they benefit like pharaoh from this evil.

There are demonic portals that have become open in our world. These portals have unleashed agents of hell that inflict wickedness of all degrees. Jesus prepared us for these precarious times. A true messenger, like Jesus, will generate hostile opposition from forces that resist truth. Messengers of truth will be sought out to be killed. As Jesus said in John 8:49, ““But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham” (John‬ ‭8:40‬ ‭KJV)‬‬.

None of us can be reformist if we are on the side of those whom Jesus exposed. There are white evangelicals that have sold there soul for agendas that advance their interest and not the teachings of Jesus. This type of behavior must be denounced and repudiated. When souls become cold they become available to being sold! It is deceitful to denounce any voice that has been sanctioned to speak out against injustice, oppression, inequality, disenfranchisement, police brutality, corrupt politicians, and policies that are biased. Someone will pay for the blood that is on their hands. How many more lives must be taken before drastic measures are taken?

We, that are Christians, believe all acts of aggression will be dealt with. Those who have carried out these heinous acts of torture, abuse, and assaults will be judged by God.

Prophetic Services

A prophetic service is not like an ordinary service. In a prophetic service, revelation and deliverance occurs! Normally in these type services, God uses the prophet to observe people and the surroundings. While it is true that some prophets are lusting, every prophet is not. Don't assume a prophet is lusting when he's looking through the eyes of God concerning your situation.

A prophetic service may not generate hype and emotionalism; yet it will draw you into the throne room of Heaven. Prophets be aware! Offences are birth when truth is revealed.

Is God priority?

Anyone who opposes giving opposes God. We were created in the image and likeness of God and one of His attributes is giving. The Bible says, "For God so loved the world that he gave..." (John 3:16)

The church is the only place where people have an issue with innvesting. Why? Because God really isn't a priority.! When God is a priority we will support His agenda toward advancing the Kingdom.

"Growth"

To the many people who inquire as to why we do what we do in regards to the kingdom of God; such as giving, gathering, praying, praising, worshiping and sacrificing, allow me to share.

As we grow spiritually, many things we don't understand will come to be understood. No one can understand the things of the Spirit until their mind has been renewed!! The Bible says in Romans 12:2, "“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” As you grow spiritually things will become clear to you naturally. We give because it is a requirement for those who love God to sow so that the gospel can be preached to others without hindrance. We gather, praise, prayer, worship, and sacrifice because that is our way of letting our Father in Heaven know how much we love and appreciate Him.

Instead of questioning, focus on praying and studying! The Lord does not want us confused. His desire is that we prosper in all that we do and live healthy, meaningful lives.

“But people who aren’t spiritual can’t receive these truths from God’s Spirit. It all sounds foolish to them and they can’t understand it, for only those who are spiritual can understand what the Spirit means.” 1 Corinthians‬ ‭2:14‬ ‭NLT‬‬

"A voice among us"

To all musicians and and praise & worship Leaders, singers, and psalmist. You are designated to usher in the presence of God. It is not a gig, entertainment nor performance. One of the last day deceptions, would be used through music, as I have prophesied over the years. This is because satan was once a worship leader. He allowed his gift and skill to elevate him to a place of pride and arrogance. Consequently, musicians are targets because Satan desires entry into "Holy atmospheres". His diabolical plan, is to corrupt and contaminate, because his ultimate desire is to be worshiped.

A voice among us must speak out against this satanic plot. Singers, psalmist, musicians worship leaders be forewarned and forearmed; you are prime candidates for sexual seductions, which include all types of perversion.

What is it to you?

While Jesus was giving Peter his assignment, Peter noticed the one Jesus loved and inquired. This inquiry could have distracted Peter. Jesus dismantled the distraction by asking Peter "what is it to you?"

Why are Christians consumed with matters that are not their business? Why do they feel they should know about peoples affairs?

I pray people will get to a point that if they sense something to just pray. People do have the right to have a private life.

The Word encourages us not to be a busy body in another man's matters. The best way to resolve curiosity is to approach the individual you are seeking information about and just talk!!

Souls

Being about souls involves taking people from the initial process of salvation, to being filled with the Holy Spirit, to learning the ways of God, and then being a disciple of Christ. You cannot be about the souls if you are not committed to seeing people prosper! Souls need more than a revival meeting or a conference. Like a surgeon, one must be skilled in soul transformation. Wisdom wins souls, skill keeps them.

Souls have endured years of trauma and are in need of treatment. Treatment must focus on inner healing! Inner healing solidifies psychological maintenance, extracts emotional disparities, and frees hostage hearts. Souls, subconsciously, suppress years of hurt, rejection, bitterness, pain, abandonment, loneliness, rape, molestation, and abuse. Listed above are the disorders of the soul we will encounter. 

As Jesus said, "those that are sick need the physician"(Mark 2:17). A physician is a skilled health-care professional trained and licensed to practice. Training is vital when recruiting souls for the kingdom of God. When the soul prospers internally it will illuminate externally.

Value the voice!!

The voice of your leader is validated by God to nourish and sustain your spirit. "The Priest lips should keep knowledge,"  Malachi 2:7. Why, however, are sons and daughters not promoting and circulating the words from their Priest? Could it be that they themselves do not believe the words that God is transmitting through the Priest?

As a son or daughter you should always promote your leaders message. It is a sign that you believe in the God that is speaking through them.

Voices

It is the religious sector that wants profound voices ceased! Our voice carries weight in the spirit realm. The same voice agitates hell and its associates. Recall Blind Bartameaus! His voice disturbed those who should have provided assistance to the request of deliverance.

Voices that are speaking up and/or crying out for help antagonize the religious sector. I am one of a remnant of voices that bear truth. This truth transforms individuals and will catapult them into communities demonstrating their transformation.

Isolation Agenda:

Proverbs 18:1 states, “A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; he rages against all wise judgement”.
People would rather be independent than interdependent. We are not put here to satisfy our own selfish ambitions and desires. The power of covenant is a structure that God Himself constituted. The idea that “as long as I have King Jesus I don't need nobody else” needs to be clarified. Scripture admonishes us that “two are better than one”, according to Ecclesiastes 4:9. The enemy of covenants has craftily formulated a system to keep us alone. Isolation is preventing individuals that are falling financially, spiritual, naturally, morally, and mentally from receiving the necessary help. That help occurs when someone connected is able to catch you. Some choose isolation because of the hurt and disappointment from a previous leadership. This kind can paralyze the agenda of authentic spiritual parenting. As leaders, it’s our job to preserve you and keep you fresh; not spoil you. Our role is to assist you both naturally and spiritually.
It Is the Father's will to give you all that pertains unto life and godliness, according to 2 Peter 1:3. Why are so many people on social media and other means soliciting seeds in grounds that people aren't sure are cultivated? Because they do not have effective leadership assisting in their assignment.
Leaders are not called to handicap by distributing handouts. Even natural parents are not always able to contribute to every request. Therefore, when your leadership is not able it doesn't negate the fact that they are effective. Leaders must differentiate when and how to help. Help, at times, will disable the functionality of a person!!  The 'ideologies' of isolation will continue to perpetuate the lack of accountability, wise counsel, correction, strengthening, critique structure, discipline, development, and being grounded by all truth!!

"Disarming Excuses"

The Holy Scriptures declare, “The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing” (Proverbs 20:4). I witness people everyday who refuse to take control of their destiny because they choose to arm themselves with excuses. Excuses will deny any individual the results they desire for their life.

Most people should be familiar with an alarm system. When an alarm system is armed it provides security and a defense for individuals and/or property. When we, as a people, arm ourselves with excuses, it gives us a sense of security. This security keeps most people from being stretched to the next chapter of their lives. 

The sluggard represents one who puts things off; a procrastinator or someone who puts things on hold. They plan to get it done eventually; however, not just now! This is a position of which  so many find themselves. Being catatonic will keep one from progressing and moving forward. This sluggard spirit will be unresponsive, in a state of paralysis, or immobile. So many have lost the drive to go on. Many have lost the determination and momentum to bounce back and recover. Could it be that they have eaten the diet of adversity? Adversity can put you in a state of being unresponsive. Therefore, never allow adversity to persuade you that where you are right now is all there is. I say to you that there is so much more.

Never be afraid to leave what is cold in your life. Cold speaks of a season in which we all have. By reason of the cold the sluggard will not plow. What is your excuse for not working for yourself? What is your excuse for not pursuing your dreams? Are you trapped in the cycle of laziness which makes anyone unwilling to work? Laziness will sap you of life and enthusiasm. Proverbs 10:4 states, “A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich”. Ultimately, when harvest comes that person will  have nothing and will be reduced to a beggar.

Life was not created for begging! It was created for possessing! Jesus came so that we could “have life and have life more abundantly”, according to John 10:10. Once you free yourself from excuses you will began to develop momentum to thrive!

"CONFLICT RESOLUTION"

CONFLICT RESOLUTION:
A biased mentality automatically disqualifies a person from counseling married couples and other relationships! With many corrupted counselors, certain protocol should be enacted. Do not allow yourself to be influenced by one side of the story. This is a deal breaker! Never talk to one party and conceal it from the other; this becomes a red flag. Remember, it is not about you, it is about the people being counseled. This demonstrates trustworthiness.  Keep in mind, however, that people will often exaggerate or neglect to reveal all the facts. This is done to persuade your sound judgement.
Convene a meeting where both parties are present. During this meeting encourage the parties to reveal to the other what was shared with you in private and never play one side against another. Avoid gathering information for your personal gain. As a mediator, keep yourself honest and driven by integrity. The plethora of issues discussed is a diversion from the root of the problem. Once the root is exposed, establish a method for healing. Your objective must not be to exacerbate turmoil but to de-escalate tension.
Personally, I have learned to never allow myself to be placed in a compromising position where the parties trust is broken from one who should serve as a purveyor of godly counsel. Furthermore, once the healing is executed, the counselor does not want to be seen as the enemy.
So many couples become the victims of a cover up in the name of counseling, coaching and mediation. Not everyone who counsels is capable. Find someone who has the best interest of both parties. The focus should be ‘restoration’ and ‘resolution’. Learn to keep people out of your affairs. Never kill someone with your words and then choose to stay with them. Professional counseling should never be off the table. We as leaders must be committed to the oath to which we have affirmed and we should never disclose the privacy of those being counseled.

HOLIDAY HUSTLE:

The enemy has craftily formulated a tactic to disrupt the economic flow of the house of God. One tactic that is unknown to people ‘blasphemy’. Revelation 13:6 says, “And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, and His tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven”. Blasphemy means to speak with contempt about God or to be defiantly irreverent! Blasphemy is “the written or oral reproach of God, His name, attributes, or religion”. This is similar to slander (malicious, oral lies that harm a reputation) and libel (slander through writing or another type of recording or transmission). Blasphemy is slander and libel directed at God. When something or someone is speaking blasphemy, who would want to be affiliate with them?  Why is there so much disdain for ‘giving’ in church, yet not much or any disdain for corporate greed?

Let’s break down the figures of these Holidays. According to a statistic by the National Retail Federation, 17.3 Billion on Easter, 19.7 bilAmericaValentines Day, 21.4 billion on mother’s day, and Christmas and Thanksgiving are about the same. With this much currency generating into our economy, jobs can be created, roads can be built, land can be acquired, minimum wage increased, reinvestment in education, etc. Instead the richer is getting richer and the poor is getting poorer. So while the enemy has devised a disguise, the real blood suckers continue to suck the life from the people. Those who are catalyst of change are now seen as the enemy.

Many people are blinded to this approach. Yet they continue to invest in system who refuse to pour back into their communities, families, and future. So if the House of God is not financed, how can we adequately be instrumental in human development?

President George W. Bush understood this. He instituted the faith-based initiative. It is the faith-based community that is going where others refuse to go. I believe a great deal of gratification is owed to the faith-based community. They have transformed lives, impacted families, resolved conflicts, and bettered individuals. Why include Jesus into these pagan days? It’s a front to commercialize Christ. This Holiday Hustle preys on the weak and poor.

While I believe in Church giving, I must address the mismanagement of some in the house. It has been the portion of many to withdraw funding because of the abuse of some. However the abuse of some should not negate the principle God established. It is interesting that there has been abuse in regards to CEOs CFOs, and COOs and yet we still spend and invest.

It is Satan desire to see the church demolished. However, Jesus says the Gates of Hell shall not prevail against it. It appears that God's people have eaten the bread of deceit.

I pray that we will awaken to this hustle and get free from it so that we can begin to invest in ourselves. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. opposed this hustle. In his last speech at Mason Temple, Dr. King spoke to African Americans. He stated, “Now the other thing we'll have to do is this: Always anchor our external direct action with the power of economic withdrawal. Now, we are poor people. Individually, we are poor when you compare us with white society in America. We are poor. Never stop and forget that collectively -- that means all of us together -- collectively we are richer than all the nations in the world, with the exception of mine.”
Did you ever think about that? After you leave the United States, the Soviet Union, Russia, Great Britain, West Germany, France, and others, the American Negro collectively is richer than most nations of the world. We have an annual income of more than thirty billion dollars a year, which is more than all of the exports of the United States, and more than the national budget of Canada. Did you know that? That's power if we know how to pool it. These Holidays have made corporations millions year after year. Will people continue to be hustled or will America finally wake up?