Dear Lord,
Today, I’m stepping out on faith that feels reckless—’cause if You don’t move, I’m stuck. I don’t got a plan B. What I see doesn’t match what You promised, but I’m holding You to Your Word. When my money’s short, my circle’s fake, and my strength feels gone—remind me You don’t miss. Let this week prove faith pays off. In Jesus’ name, Amen🙏🏾
More than 40 years ago, I arrived in Chicago in search of an idea. I was a young man looking for purpose, who believed deeply in America, was inspired by the Civil Rights Movement, and wanted to be a part of something larger. The America I believed in was one where everyone has opportunity, everyone is seen, everyone belongs—because that was an America that had a place for me, too.
Joe Haden says most people have no idea how quickly an NFL contract disappears once taxes and family expenses hit.
“I signed a five-year, $50 million contract.”
“I had about $26.6 million guaranteed.”
“My first year, I got a $12 million signing bonus.”
“After taxes, I only touched around $7 million.”
“The first thing I did was give my parents $3 million.”
“Then I bought them a $1 million house.”
“So right away, about $5 million was gone.”
“I bought my brothers cars.”
“I bought myself a penthouse.”
“I got a Range Rover Sport and a Bentley GT.”
“People hear $50 million and think you’ve got $50 million sitting in the bank.”
“That’s not how it works.”
“You look up after all that and realize you might only have around $1 million left.”
“You start understanding real quick that a $50 million contract is not actually $50 million.”
“That’s why so many guys go broke.”
Don't forget about the Epstein files. Or how paramount bought Warner brothers. And the owner of paramount is David Ellison. Who is his dad? Larry Ellison. Cofounder of Oracle. What does Oracle own? Tik Tok. Who is the IDF's number ONE private doner? Larry Ellison. What is the IDF? Israel's Defense Force. It's all a distraction. Wake Up.
Dear Lord,
Today, after everything, my heart still works. I’ve been disappointed, overlooked, talked about, and stretched thin, but somehow I still believe, still care, and still have love to give. Thank You for not letting life make me hard. Keep my heart strong without making it cold. In Jesus’ name. Amen🙏🏾
Dear Lord,
Today, let what I touch thrive, and let every system built to box me in trip over its own plan. Make my obedience dangerous to everything that expected me to quit. Let my grind disturb the folk who counted me out, and let my consistency shake the heads of my haters. Use me to break cycles, cross lines they drew, and change the rooms I enter. In Jesus’ name. Amen🙏🏽
🚨 HATE CRIME? Racist white man sets cross on fire to symbolize the KKK in Chicago’s Grant Park and flees the scene
A burning cross — the classic symbol of racial terror was constructed and lit in Grant Park. Police released surveillance video of a person seen running away from the flames.
No one was hurt and damage was minimal, but the intent was clear. City leaders and a South Side church are now offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
This isn’t random vandalism. It’s a direct message of hate meant to intimidate Black people in the middle of downtown Chicago.
How many more times will racists use this symbol of terror in public before it’s treated like the hate crime it is?
Heavenly Father, give me wisdom to know when to help, when to listen, and when to let go. Keep my heart kind, my mind at peace, and my spirit strong. Help me care for others without carrying what is not mine to bear. Fill me with your grace, guide my steps, and renew my strength throughout this day. In Jesus name Amen.
Dear Lord,
Today, help me stop answering every call like my name fixes everything. Some people don’t want help; they want somebody to sit in the mess with them. Teach me the difference before I give away the energy I needed for my own day. I can love them and still not let their panic become my schedule. Don’t let me spend my whole day being available and then wonder why I don’t have nothing left for me. In Jesus’ name.
Amen🙏🏽
Haha Davis story of him and his girl going “swinging” reminds me of when Kevin hart told a story about his friend big jay oakerson trying with his wife and then regretting it after 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
Isaiah 41:10