True Strength

"How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these." George Washington Carver

Human Potential

We preach against sin, but have we ever developed the anger of God when it relates to lost human potential? Have we ever looked at human lives and felt our hearts break, not because of the sins committed but because of the potential left unattended? - - - - - Erwin Raphael McManus

Confidence

"If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence, you have won before you have started." - Marcus Garvey

Something Else to Think About

When you control a man's thinking you do not have to worry about his actions. You do not have to tell him not to stand here or go yonder. He will find his "proper place" and will stay in it. You do not need to send him to the back door. He will go without being told. In fact, if there is no back door, he will cut one for his special benefit. His education makes it necessary."
-- Dr. Carter G. Woodson,

The Real Issues

As we move towards election 2008, it seems that the powers-that-be are again committed to sweeping the "real issuses" under the rug so that they can instead focus on a set of pseudo issues. As a result of this, a large percentage of eligible voters will again elect to stay at home on election night. What an interesting strategy!

Pagan Nation

I went to P.F. Chang's last night to pick up an order of Wonton Soup. On my way out, I noticed that an old lady was approaching so I held the door for her. She thanked me, peered in, and then decided to not go in. However, she asked if she "could borrow my arm" as she stepped down from the curb and into a car that was waiting for her. After assisting her, I felt really, really good inside and couldn't wait until I shared my experience with someone.

However, I was really stunned and dismayed later that night after reading that two women (101 and 85 years old) were recently mugged in New York City - possibly by the same man. Our nation is spiralling more and more out of control by the minute.

Good People are Everywhere

Although evil permeates our society, remember that the good still outnumber the bad. With this in mind, please remember to practice "Random Acts of Kindness" as often as possible.

The Call

If you are tired of being a passive bystander during the decay and degradation of our society, now is the time to step up and join Gods Warriors - the Last Great Religious Movement (LGRM).

Don't be a "shoulda', coulda', woulda' type of person" - rather be a doer and use your God - given talents to make a difference in our world!!!

Crazy, Crazy, World!!!

From a senseless killing in Bailey, Colorado to congressional misconduct (involving teenage pages) by a United States Representative from Florida, the world we live in is spiraling out of control. The Colorado killing was totally senseless and a waste of a precious human life that had the potential to contribute to society and improve the lives of many for generations to come. What an utter tragedy involving yet another child in America. If you are interested in joining Gods Warriors, the time is now!

Darfur

This is the world's worst humanitarian crises. The good people of the world must unite to stop the violence and bloodshed. One "Rwanda" is enough.

Let Us Not Forget

Let’s not forget racism and hatred in America, the Phoenix serial killings, child pornography, Oklahoma City, Columbine, James Byrd, Matthew Shephard, and little JonBenet.

Let’s not forget movie, television, and video game violence. Let’s not forget teen pregnancy, juvenile violence, and the shortcomings of public and private secondary education.

Let’s not forget historical and modern day slavery, the near extermination of Native Americans, and Jim Crowe. Let’s not forget drug addiction, the drug trade, and crack babies. Let’s not forget AIDS, Diabetes, Sickle Cell Anemia, Cancer, and Heart Disease.

Let us not become self-righteous and hypocritical. America has been slowly decaying from within for some time now.

The President and others have spoken of “America’s Resolve, Determination, and Strength”. While we must draw upon these qualities to strike back at the external evil, let us also use these qualities to strike down and eradicate the internal evil.

If we strike back at the external enemy, but continue to largely ignore the social and moral cancers eating at us from within, we will be viewed as hypocrites by many in the global community. This perceived hypocrisy will fuel hatred in the hearts of many nations and individuals throughout the world and the cycle of violence will never end.

Some have spoke of Americans becoming stronger. We challenge Americans to become stronger in action – not just words. While our military fights against the external forces of evil, Christians in America should unite to fight our internal evils. We should share a commitment to protecting and aiding our children, the elderly, the environment, the disabled, and others in need. We must show love and respect to our fellow man regardless of their race, nationality, gender, religion, or social status.

Take this opportunity to eschew vices such as illicit drugs, cigarettes, drunkenness, and promiscuity. Take this opportunity to commit yourself to personal development in the areas of spirituality and healthy living. Begin to think logically and rationally and to seek input, advice, and counsel from others. If you do this, my fellow humans, we will not only become a stronger nation; we will become stronger in the body of Christ.

Remember that no matter how important, wealthy, or happy someone may be – it can all end in less than a “blink of the eye”.

LET US NOT FORGET!!!

The Devils Toolbox

Racism, Greed, Jealousy, Perversion, Lust, Murder, War, and Apathy.

Holy Discontent

I clipped this from the paper earlier this year: "Discontent is when you see something bad on television, you say, "Someone should do something about that, then you change the channel. Holy discontent is when you see something bad on television, God grabs you by your heart. You say, I can do something about that". You stand up, turn off the TV and you go out into the world and work towards a solution, ".......... "Develop the audacity to think you can change the world"!

The origin

It's been almost eight years since I felt the inspiration for "GodsWarriors". Although I have had several false starts over the years regarding this concept, I am finally convinced that the time is right to re-launch. Given the current state of our world, it is time for the good people of the world to join forces to combat the forces of evil. While I believe that this movement can be one of the last, if not the last great religious movement (LGRM), I also know that I can't do it alone.

I also acknowledge that we will not be successful without the involvement of strong, intelligent, genuine, and supportive women. As the saying goes, behind (I prefer beside) every great man is a good or great woman!!!! Thank you for your support.