Another day in Infamy?! 1/6/2021

 

Never in all my life did I think I'd live to see the sites I saw yesterday! I'm not really one to discuss political stuff as I'm sure you can see, but dang! Those radicalized Trump supporters especially the ones waving the "Jesus" flag, "Jesus Saves" banner, and " Jesus 2021" flag. You did nothing but dishonor the God you profess to serve and discredit true followers of Christ! But Nick, you might say, ' We're standing up for injustice! We're showing the world Jesus!' What Jesus would say to you is a resounding NO, you are not! Folks did you know that as Christians we are expected to follow the examples of Jesus? When did Jesus ever break the law? When did He pose a threat to life and liberty of humans? When asked about paying taxes or not Jesus said " Give back to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's." ( Matthew 22:20) Watching these people breaking the law and while doing so putting their lives and the lives of the Vice President and The House, while waving the flag of Jesus just sickens me. Now, I'm a firm believer in lawful protests. Peaceful protests. When you break through barriers and then force your way into a structure what do you accomplish?! Did you have a goal or was it just a mob mentality?! And four people lost their lives because of your ignorance and the disobeying of the God you supposedly represented? To the rest of the world: this is not how all Christians behave! Just like the radicalism of a few Muslims don't represent the religion as a whole! I'm not the smartest tool in the cookie jar, I'm also not a fan of the so called Justice System, yet even I can see after over 50 cases being thrown out for insufficient evidence that there was no widespread voter fraud! And ask my Ex, I'm all for a good conspiracy theory! This man in the White House is so full of pride he couldn't or wouldn't take the time to forcefully tell this mob to cease and desist! As followers of Christ we are called to obey the laws of the land and yes, stand up if something goes against the Word of God. We are NOT however called to storm a federal building with VIP's or smash windows and violate their spaces! Those who were a part of this, read your sign and think about those words " Jesus Saves". Indeed He does! Even you! Repent! You broke the law of the land and the Word of God! We are to show love to our enemies, not overtake them!(Matthew 5:44) We must join together as one as followers of Christ and show the Love of Jesus so the world can truly see that Jesus Saves! He gave His life for you so that you may live eternally with Him! Call out to Him, give Him your life right now! He'll give you peace!

Talking to My Son Nick's Log

 My son turned 13 on January second. Another Birthday I can't see him face to face or call him to wish him a Happy Birthday. I get that it's my fault I'm behind bars, that sure the heck don't make it easier on him or me. I'd begun to wonder whether he wanted to communicate with me. Most times when we'd have a chance to talk on the phone ( Thanks Mom!) he'd seem distracted or like he'd rather be doing anything else..LOL However I realize most kids these days may not know how to communicate properly thanks to technology ie; texting! He called my Mom asking her if I'm allowed to talk to him. Mom of course said yes. He then told her to give me his number! I'll tell y'all, when Mom said that, tears came to my eyes. Yeah I know, I'm the big bad guy..but it's the truth! I was so happy that Caleb wanted to talk to me, wow. My prayers were being answered! I'd just sent him a hand written letter for Christmas and wondered if that's why he asked on that day. My Mom was going to set it up so I can call him Monday after school, but I told her to tell his Mom. See folks, I have never and will never tell Caleb anything bad about his Mom. I will however not lie to him if he asks why I never called him or wrote him. I pray he received what I've written via Jpay or mail! I've just received word that his Mother doesn't want me to have his number and that we should do a 3 way call first. Number One, why?! I'm sure she's at least read what I've written to him and I always try to include something positive about her when I write. I sure ain't going to talk smack because I will NOT ever try to dishonor her or sow discord in their relationship! Number Two, we aren't even allowed to do 3 way calls! ( Sigh ) I'll tell you what, I thank God He IS the God of reconciliation! The God I serve is powerful and able! So the good news is, He has answered my prayer and is working on the second part. Which is the softening of her heart and reconciliation between us. Not marriage.. she's married already, but open communication between us both and forgiveness. Our child deserves it. We both Love him, he needs us both!

2020 In the Bag!

 Another year has gone by. I'll tell you what, 2020 was a whopper! And not the yummy kind with onions!! Fires raging, hurricanes right on top of each other, then Covid...and the icing on the cake, a President of the United States destroying democracy as we know it with his false and unproven claims of a stolen election! My question to you is; where are your eyes? Where is it that you are focused on? The scary stuff all around? Fears of starvation, no money for bills, no toilet paper?! Did you forget that God, the Creator of the universe has provided for your needs in the past? Sometimes I forget, yet then I cry out to God, asking for help. And guess what!? God provides! It happens to me quit a bit locked up in here even! I have a set amount of money to spend per month on extra food and hygiene items. On many occasions I've almost ran out. Yet somehow someone comes along and gives me the items I needed without me saying a word! Or the prison gets a donation from ministries like Joyce Myers. Beloved friends, this is called the favor of God! " My God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in Glory!" Which is a great old song we used to sing in Church. It also happens to be Scripture based on Philippians 4:19. As followers of Jesus Christ we must keep our eyes always on the prize! Yes, it's hard living in a world so corrupt with sin and death, but Jesus is our hope! Through His sacrifice on the cross of Calvary we have an eternal hope! Jesus said he came to give us life abundant! (John 10:10) Not only eternal life, but abundant life while here on this earth. Am I preaching a " get rich with Jesus " message, heck no! I'm saying to you, God WILL supply all we need when we put our trust in Him! As parents we give good gifts to our kids right? Father God owns the cattle on a thousand hills and since we are only human, how much better gifts can He give to us His children!? Please my beloved friends, I implore you in the name of Jesus to keep your eyes on the One Who gives Life abundant! Stay grounded in the Word. Meditate on scriptures daily. Keep in prayer, be thankful for the grace that has been given to you as the chosen ones of God Almighty! Happy New Year y'all!