tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61105683829922221092012-02-16T05:30:10.938-08:00From growing up as a 'PK' to a volunteer staff preacher, to Staff Pastor to Senior Pastor of a traditional African-American Missionary Baptist Church to a Church Planter, Pastor P has gained a unique perspective through varied experiences on a multiplicity of ministry levels. Join Pastor P as he 'juices' the gems of life principles from the fruits of personal experience in a lighthearted yet spiritual way... Pastor P is 'Loving life and living to love!'Pastor Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03245538186989443755noreply@blogger.comBlogger381100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110568382992222109.post-89000232584272683092010-07-16T10:55:00.001-07:002010-07-16T10:55:35.685-07:00

i thought she loved mei thought she caredi thought she had my best interest at hearti thought she meant what she saidi thought i was the only onei thought we were more than just funi thought we were making it lasti thought the past was the pasti thought we were building a futurei thought we were more than just an adventurei thought we were settling downi thought my queen i had foundi thought no

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i like ur smilei like ur stylei like the words u say 2 mei like the pictures they paint 4 mei like ur gigglei like ur wigglei like it when u get excited and u start talking fasti liked it when u told me u had an accident and fell flat on ur ....i like when call me lovey dubby namesi like it when we play new love gamesi laugh when i hear ur voicei cry when i have 2 make a choice, between u and

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i cant be victimized no morei wont take being criticized no morecant let u walk out on me no moremy heart, i have closed the doortaken back ur key, and locked the doorits not for you to enter any moreive laid out on the floorasking God why cause i cant take no moregave you my heart and everything that i hadyou treated me like i was the one that was madcrazy in the heart, i found out you

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after a week of extremes, bipolar situations so to speak, i was itching with anticipation about being in my pulpit. stepping from the plane to the towncar, as we whisked to the church, my thoughts ran over the sorrows of death and the joys and gift of life, all allowed and given by God and how each of these happens suddenly.2 chronicles 29:36b... and God did it suddenly!without warning,

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God is so good in so many wayssome of the ways we experience, see, touch, hear and taste God is through people.he allows relationships in our lives that leave 'indelible imprints' that cannot be erased. as my father would often say when i was young, things and people you never forget 'in this world or the world to come.'i am grateful for the few people God has allowed me to know and interact with

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she has eyes like an egyptian goddess, they always draw u nshe has eyesthat see right thru meshe has eyesthat talk silently 2 meshe has eyes that pray 4 meshe has eyes like a ride or die chick u seeshe has eyes that pierce my soulshe has eyes like the starlets of old, so powerful, so boldlike sophia lauren, big and bright, wanting 2 b my friendlike lauren bacall, medium n tight, ready 2 brawllike

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note: inspired by and written 2 the rhythm of 'next time' by john legend ...cop that cd evolver!next timei fall in lovenext timei see your facei will embracethe grace gift you are too methe wind beneath my wingsthe sunshine, throughout my daythe laughter, like kids at playthe smile you put on my facenext timei will adorethe way you walk thru the doorthe way you keep me wanting for morethe power

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Preamble!... like my Morehouse brother and lead Pastor of Courageous Church in atlanta, georgia, i've had 'the runs' too, except all weekend! it's part consequence of the end of a 40-day fast, with the last 7 days doing nothing but water and a detox 'juice cocktail!' ...gotta love the prune juice! lol! :-)this lent season fast has brought me closer to God than i have ever been, more sensitive to

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mark 9:23-24 Jesus said to him, "if you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes." 24 immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, "Lord, i believe; help my unbelief!"have u ever wanted 2 believe somebody but just couldnt? u tried n ur mind but couldnt. the thoughts just didnt add up. u tried n ur emotions but couldnt. just didnt 'feel' them. u even tried n

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this is a season that is bipolar for many. yes, bipolar. we see signs of jolly everywhere we look but inward we have no joy. we hear jingles of happiness everywhere we go but inward we are sad and depressed.this season is propagated as one big party, yet for many it is the darkest time of the year. 80% of all suicides occur between Thanksgiving and New Years. 75% of all heart attacks occur

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2 corinthians 1:2 our God gives you everything you need, makes you everything you are to be - the message bible i know, i know... to all you 'backseat' doctors and nurses, i should be in the bed and asleep if not just resting after being released from the hospital today BUT i was awakened and summoned to let this one flow... i tried to turn back over but... i tried to take a bathroom break and

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there is a term in the fire fighting world that describes the very dangerous effect called a 'backdraft.' a backdraft is a situation which can occur when a fire is starved of oxygen; consequently combustion ceases but the fuel gases and smoke remain at high temperature. If oxygen is re-introduced to the fire, eg. by opening a door to a closed room, combustion can restart often resulting in an

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I am thankful...4 God4 Jesus4 the Holy Spirit4 amazing, loving and sacrifical parents4 a dad who sacrifices and for a mom who nutures4 a supportive and loving brother and sister4 a gracious extended family4 the Word 4 a wonderful 'home' church4 all the people who call The Love Church their spiritual home4 friends. real true genuine friends who have always been there, even when i didnt see them

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i am watching these democratic national convention proceedings (note: i was supposed 2 b there 2morrow with friends n celebration of such a historic occassion but im home debating goin 2 the ER 2nite) 4 reasons other than choosing a candidate 2 vote 4. i am observing these goings on 2 take note of the human condition and importance and influence of interpersonal relationships, both good and

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words r not winsome enuf and adjectives r inadequate 2 definitively describe the joy n my heart n the happiness n my spirit 4 alan & deidra. my lil brother iz married and i gotz a brand new sis!who woulda thunk it? who would predicted it? who woulda believed it? from international playboy 2 committed husband ... yall did it!...ive been waiting 2 write n post on the this feeling and the weekend

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sponsored by the city of dallas, 97.9 the beat and the mlk, jr family clinic, the hip hop 4 hiv event is an initiative 2 raise awareness and educate the community on the viral influence of aids n the black community.2 lure the youngsters out, called 'testing 4 tickets,' the sponsors r hosting a concert on the steps of dallas city hall with some of the hottest hip hop artists 2 date. david banner,

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Today we laid to rest one of the greatest of all time (G.O.A.T.)Dr. C A W Clark was a redwood among grass. Someone said today in their eulogistic remarks that he was short in stature but he cast a long shadow that covered generations. I am one, in the many of the multitudes, who resided in the blessings of the shadow of Dr Clark.Dr Clark was that unusual phenomenon in humanity that only comes

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life is short and our days are numbered... Psalm 39:4we should take the attitude to live each day as if it is our last,for we know not the day, the hour or the minute when life will end. considering such, things that really matter begin 2 take precedence n life. the trivial becomes tiring and the mundane is boring. people become the most important priority n life. leaving a mark on people beomes

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Wow! That is excitement spoken backwards!What an exciting time to be alive to witness the course of events as they unfold to create history. This primary process was already one of historical proportions from the very beginning. Out of the three viable candidates, the two Democrats and one Republican, whomever is elected would be a 'first' for America. Either the 'first' African-American, or the

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This month I am beginning a new series based loosely on the television series Girlfriends, for our Women's Emphasis Month. The intent of the series is to give Biblically based principles that will allow us to build God honoring relationships that will last.The first installment is entitled, 'I'm Happy For You!' This sermon had to be broken into two parts, part 1 and part 2. Below is a skeleton of

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life is... "a trip!" ...it's been a while since I left you, without a strong rhyme to step to! (thanks Eric B. and Rakim!) there have been some losses and some changes! My life is never dull nor static! It should become a reality show! ...today i heard from a long lost friend...they are now married and about to have a baby!... how old memories came flooding back to my minds eye. How time flies!

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I cried tonight. It was a full and painful yet cleansing cry. I get the picture, I have learned my lesson.I am closing my eyes now to await the awakening of a new day. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.Heal me Lord. 2 Kings 20:5I love you Lord. You are interested in me. You talk to me. You convict, cover and console me. You encourage me. You are there for me. You love

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Today was a serendipitous blessing. A blessing unsolicited and unexpected. A surprise!God has a way of givng you just what you need, when you are at your lowest, to keep you going.I recieved a call from a friend last night, asking if I would like to hear Dr. Cornel West today. What an encouragement as I was experiencing a valley low. I thank God for real, true friends. We are blessed in this life

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Hold the phone... It is a phrase we have all heard. Today, this phrase takes on a different significance for me. I recieved a call from Austin, Texas and the general Obama campaign at 3pm to be available as a Pastor in the state of Texas for a conference call at 3:30pm, with Presidential candidate Barack Obama.Hold the phone...It is a phrase that has taken on the meaning of hope, encouragement

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God's blessings are myriad and varied. No two are alike and they are too numerous to count. We used to sing in Sunday School general assembly while growing up at Mount Corinth Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, with Sis. Pollard on the piano playing for the congregation, "Count your many blessings, name them one by one. Count your many blessings, see what the Lord has done."Well,

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Jim Crow laws were an attempt to keep a 'sliver of slavery' in manifest action in America. Jim Crow laws were enacted for the purpose of 'serperate but equal' status for Blacks/Negros, we weren't called African-Americans until the 80's. These were state and local laws enacted and enforced from 1876 to 1965. In reality, this led to treatment and accomdations significantly inferior to those

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Wow! What a difference a day makes... We have all heard the phrase, but have you 'lived' it?The last 24 hrs has been a worldwind sort of existence, and I love it! Having a zeal for real life is about varied experiences and getting the most out of each that you can. Well, the pendulum has swung from far left to far right within 24 hours. Sometimes, all I can do is hold on for the ride and

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Well, I did not get to 'get my groove on' with Badu (see previous post). I had forgotten about the MSNBC Democratic Debate coming on last night. Sorry Erykah, but politics over party this time! I chose instead to watch the Clinton/Obama debate with some friends. The 2oth debate overall, the third Clinton/Obama debate and the last debate before the ever so important coming Tuesday primaries,

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Even a young, single Pastor has to have fun every now and then! I have been asked the question so many times, 'Pastor P, what do you do for fun?' Well, my answer varies because I have many interests and an extreme personality. I love to travel and experience other cultures. I love art galleries and symphony concerts. I love action, drama and documentary movies and there is nothing like curling up

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Yesterday, I had the blessed privilege to preach a friends 6th Year Pastoral Anniversary. Pastor Edwin E. Favors and Praise Fellowship Church of Wilmer, Texas celebrated 6 years of ministry. Pastor Favors is a one of kind individual whom I met thru a mutual friend, Pastor Henry Batson, III. Pastor Favors is a spirit full of energy, life and giftedness. He is an accomplished singer and

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Well, I'm back on the 'Barack bandwagon.' The term has been coined labeling these fanatic types as 'Obamians!'I am not an "Obamian' because I still remain a 'Christian,' yet I am moved to write on my experience at the ObamaDallas rally at Reunion Arena. In a simple statement, it was an 'once-in-a-lifetime-experience.' The throngs of people riding, walking and some I even saw being pushed and

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We are experiencing history before your eyes. Senator Barack Obama has excited within the soul of the nation a spark that is becoming a wildfire of hope! The audacity of a mixed-raced, Harvard educated, United States Junior Senator, whose mom died of cancer to run for the Presidency of the United States and whip-up on the presumed self entitled and super entrenched nominee-to-be, is simply

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Well, I did promise this blog would be a transparent, open and honest exposition of my life... a naked rendition of the truth of how things really happen and how life goes down. My goal is to help encourage somebody along the way to understand that we all go through 'rough patches' but we are protected and provided for by the grace of God. None of us 'goes thru' alone, and none of us are unique

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This past Sunday I had the privilege of preaching in Garland, Texas at All Nations Fellowship Church pastored by Rev. Robert Canady, III. Pastor Canady is a friend and brother and fellow church planter. We became friends at Friendship West Baptist Church, where Pastor Canaday was then Mininstry Leader of Operation BLAAC, FWBC's Men's Ministry. Operation BLAAC became an influence and force in the

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This past King Holiday was an eventful day to say the least. It began early with a breakfast gathering of Morehouse College brothers. This gathering of 'Men of the Mystique' is always an empowering and gratifying experience. This was a gathering of young and old whom had matriculated and graduated from 'The House.' I can truly say, beyond any other organization, that Morehouse men have an

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Well, I came home tonight saying to myself that I would take a 'quick nap,' write a blog and get busy doing some work. However, my body had other ideas, like shut it down. I just awoke to Maria Sharapova kickin' behind in the 2008 Australian Open on the Tennis Channel and with a slight wheeze in my lungs. I am writing with a breathing tube in my mouth full of Albuterol! Lol!... I got the 'shakes!

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This weekend I had the privilege of preaching for one of my dearest friends on one of his most significant church calendar occasions.Pastor Jasper W. Williams, III and The Church of Atlanta, Georgia celebrated their 2nd Year Church Anniversary this past Sunday. Two years ago, he planted this church in Gwinnett, Georgia with 28 people and no building. Two years later, three different location

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I recently re-read one of my favorite 'go-to' books by Jim Cymbala entitled "Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire." What an incredibly inspirational book. This season of the year always invokes inspection and inspiration. However, many times our self-inspection is skewed and our self-inspiration is biased.Fresh means to begin anew or to re-new. This is an awesome time to re-new yourself so that you can be a '

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