I had to sit with what God showed me today. We are quick to believe the bad in people, quick to repeat it, quick to disqualify them, but when it comes to ourselves, we want grace, mercy, and understanding. That contradiction? God had something to say about it… and it might be the very reason some blessings are delayed.

There’s something God spoke to my spirit today that I can’t shake, and I won’t pretend it was comfortable. He reminded me that He is a God of second chances—and if I truly say I know Him, then my posture toward people has to reflect that truth.

Here’s the problem though. Many of us are excellent at believing the worst about others. If someone messes up, fails publicly, or does something that doesn’t sit right with us, we lock them into that moment forever. We replay it. We define them by it. We cancel them out completely. But then… when it’s our past, our mistake, our weak season, suddenly we want God to “understand,” to “see our heart,” to “remember our growth.”

God showed me how backwards that is.

When we only believe the bad in people, we leave no room for correction, growth, or redemption. And that’s dangerous, because correction is how people learn. Without it, without patience, without someone willing to see potential instead of permanence, how does anyone ever become better?

People do not always remain where they are.

You didn’t.I didn’t.

And God didn’t meet us at our worst just to abandon us there.

What really struck me was this: when we cancel people out completely, we are silently telling God, “I decide who deserves grace.” And that’s not our place. That’s not our authority. Judgment belongs to God alone.

God is not a God of “just a select few.” He is a God of everybody. And in this season, a lot of people are praying for blessings while simultaneously asking God to punish someone else. But mercy doesn’t work like that. You don’t get to demand grace for yourself while denying it to others. That door doesn’t stay open.

This is why some people feel stuck spiritually.This is why prayers feel unanswered.This is why peace feels distant.

It’s not always because of what was done to you—it’s sometimes because of what you refuse to release from you.

God showed me that paying attention only to the bad can blind you to the good. And when you miss the good, you miss what God might be trying to grow. You miss the lesson. You miss the purpose. You even miss the blessing that can come out of an uncomfortable situation.

That doesn’t mean ignoring wrongdoing.That doesn’t mean excusing behavior.That doesn’t mean trusting people blindly.

It means understanding that God specializes in transformation, not permanent labeling.

And here’s the part that really sat heavy with me: many of the same people who were given patience, time, and mercy by God are now the loudest voices saying someone else should get none. That’s not discernment—that’s pride dressed up as righteousness.

God touched my soul with this because He made it clear:If you want mercy, you must walk in mercy.If you want grace, you must extend grace.And if you want God to work in your life, you cannot block Him by trying to do His job.

I go much deeper into this on the podcast—what God showed me, what Scripture confirms, and why this message is critical right now. This post is just the surface. The conversation? That’s where the real revelation is.

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I want to speak to anyone who has been losing sleep, peace, or joy because they’re worried about what someone else might be doing behind closed doors. The whispers, the fear, the thoughts like, “What if someone is working against me?” Let me remind you of something powerful and unshakable: when you belong to Jesus, there is nothing anyone can do to override His authority over your life.

The Bible tells us plainly,“No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn.” That scripture doesn’t say weapons won’t be formed. It says they won’t prosper. That distinction matters. People may talk. People may wish harm. People may try spiritual manipulation, gossip, intimidation, or control. But none of it has power unless we give it power through fear.

Fear is the real doorway. Not witchcraft. Not curses. Not what someone “might” be doing. Fear is what opens space for anxiety, doubt, and spiritual confusion. And fear is exactly what the enemy wants, because fear shifts our focus off God and onto people. The moment we start worrying about who is doing what, we stop trusting in who God is.

Jesus never told us to monitor our enemies. He told us to trust Him. He didn’t say, “Watch your back.” He said, “Follow Me.” That’s a posture of confidence, not paranoia.

Here’s the truth that sets people free: nothing can touch what God has sealed. If you are covered by the blood of Jesus, you are not spiritually exposed. You are not vulnerable. You are not open to attack the way fear makes it seem. You are protected, guarded, and surrounded. Scripture says God places a hedge around His people. That means access is denied unless He allows it, and God does not hand His children over to destruction.

A lot of people unknowingly give power to the wrong things. They talk more about darkness than light. They study curses instead of promises. They repeat what the enemy might do instead of declaring what God already said. But words matter. Faith matters. Agreement matters.

When we say, “That won’t work,” it still keeps our focus on the weapon. But when we say, “It will not prosper,” we are agreeing with God’s authority. We are declaring an outcome based on His Word, not our fear. That’s why confession is so important. Life and death are in the power of the tongue.

As believers, we don’t need to chase spiritual threats. We don’t need to confront imagined enemies. We don’t need to obsess over protection rituals. Jesus is our protection. His name alone carries authority. When we walk in obedience, humility, and trust, we are already standing in victory.

Every attack that rises against you must fall. Not because you fought it perfectly, but because God promised it. Not because you are flawless, but because He is faithful. The enemy cannot override a covenant sealed by Christ.

So instead of worrying, worship.
Instead of fearing, declare truth.
Instead of watching people, watch God move.

Peace comes when we remember who we belong to. Strength comes when we stop magnifying threats and start magnifying the Lord. And freedom comes when we finally understand this: if God is for us, nothing formed against us has the final word.

Stand firm. Stay covered. Keep believing. And walk boldly, knowing that what rises against you will fall, every single time.

Jesus made it clear when He said that no one comes to the Father except through Him. That statement doesn’t only apply to salvation; it applies to how we live once we claim His name. If we say we believe in God, then we also believe in the One God sent and the Word He left us to follow. Faith is not just belief—it is alignment.

Scripture tells us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. That means our “house” does not belong to us alone. God dwells there. When we understand this, we begin to see why sexual union is not casual in God’s eyes. It is spiritual, not just physical. What we allow into our temple matters.

Marriage, from a biblical standpoint, is not just a legal agreement or a romantic milestone. It is a covenant made before God. A covenant is sacred. When a man and woman stand before God and commit themselves to one another, they are saying, “I give myself fully—spirit, soul, and body—under God’s authority.” God honors covenants because they reflect His own faithful nature.

Outside of that covenant, sexual union becomes a joining without covering. Scripture tells us that when two people come together sexually, they become one flesh. When that happens without covenant, we are spiritually joining ourselves to people without God’s blessing or protection over that union. Over time, this creates confusion, soul ties, emotional damage, and spiritual warfare that many people don’t realize they are experiencing.

A lot of believers struggle not because God has abandoned them, but because they are unintentionally violating the order He established. When we repeatedly join ourselves to others without covenant, we are telling God—often without realizing it—that we do not honor our house the way He does. And God will not bless what He did not ordain.

This is why so many people feel spiritually blocked, restless, or constantly battling confusion in relationships. Disobedience opens doors. Not because God is punishing us, but because stepping outside His protection exposes us to things we were never meant to carry alone.

God sees farther than we can see. He understands outcomes we cannot predict. That is why discernment is so important. We are not meant to rely on our emotions or physical desires to choose our partners. We are meant to seek God and allow Him to reveal whether a person is truly meant to walk with us in covenant.

When God gives His approval—when He confirms a union in the spirit and aligns it with His Word—then marriage becomes a place of blessing, stability, and growth. This divine order is not restrictive; it is protective. It guards hearts, preserves purpose, and prevents the kind of wounds that often lead to broken homes and divorce.

Many divorces don’t begin at the altar—they begin long before, when people form unions without God, ignore red flags, or choose passion over obedience. God’s design for marriage was never meant to trap us; it was meant to keep us whole.

Obedience to God is not about perfection. It is about humility. It is about recognizing that we do not see the full picture and trusting the One who does. When we honor our temple and respect covenant, we position ourselves to receive what God is truly trying to give us—peace, clarity, and lasting fruit.

This conversation is not about condemnation. It is about understanding spiritual order. God’s ways are not arbitrary. They are intentional. And when we choose to walk in them, we don’t lose anything—we gain protection, discernment, and alignment with His will.

Keeping our temple holy is not about denying love; it is about honoring the kind of love God intended—one that is rooted in covenant, covered by Him, and built to last.

One thing I’ve learned while working on myself, growing spiritually, and trying to build a better life is this: perfection was never my assignment. There is only one perfect being, and that is God. The Bible makes this clear. Ecclesiastes 7:20 tells us that there is not a single righteous person on earth who always does good and never sins. That truth alone should take a lot of pressure off our shoulders.

So many of us struggle, feel stuck, or walk around frustrated because we’re trying to be something God never called us to be. We beat ourselves up over mistakes, replay our failures, and feel like we’re never “good enough.” But the problem isn’t that we’re failing—it’s that we’re trying to operate in a role that belongs to God alone. Judgment, perfection, and complete righteousness are not our jobs.

Becoming a better you doesn’t mean becoming flawless. It means becoming honest, teachable, and obedient. Growth starts when you can say, “I made a mistake,” without letting that mistake define you. God already knows we’re going to mess up—that’s why grace exists. That’s why Jesus exists.

A lot of the inner conflict people deal with comes from self-condemnation. We think if we punish ourselves enough, we’ll somehow earn growth. But that’s not how God works. Conviction brings correction and healing. Condemnation just brings shame and paralysis. God doesn’t want you stuck—He wants you moving forward.

Motivational coaching, especially when it’s faith-based, isn’t about pushing people to unrealistic standards. It’s about helping people understand their limits and their responsibility. Do what you can do. Follow God’s instructions. Show up with effort, humility, and a willing heart. Leave the rest to Him.

When Christ is truly at the center, things begin to align the way they should. That doesn’t mean life becomes easy—but it does mean it becomes purposeful. You start responding instead of reacting. You stop striving and start trusting. You stop trying to impress people and focus on pleasing God.

So today’s encouragement is simple: give yourself permission to be human while committing to grow spiritually. You don’t have to be perfect to be used by God. You just have to be willing.

That’s how you become a better you—not just for yourself and others, but first and foremost, for Christ. And when He’s in it, the blessing follows.

I’ve been sitting with this for a while, and honestly… the signs are there. Amazon doesn’t feel unbeatable anymore. Prices aren’t what they used to be, delivery isn’t always impressive, and now there are apps that can get you what you want in minutes. Let’s really talk about what’s going on, because this isn’t just random complaining — this is a real shift happening right in front of us.

Spectrum, also known as Charter Spectrum, is one of the biggest cable and internet companies in the country. But today, the company is facing some of the strongest backlash we have seen in years. From rising prices to rude customer service to major service interruptions, many customers say they have reached their breaking point.

For a long time, people have been calling out Spectrum for what they describe as bad business practices. Many say the company does not treat its customers with respect. Others say the support they receive is rushed, cold, or unhelpful. When people call in for help, they often feel like they are being talked down to instead of being heard.

One customer I spoke to said, “It feels like they don’t even care if we stay or leave. They just want the money.”
And that is a feeling many others share.

The biggest complaint by far is the sky-high prices. Bills have gone up again and again, while the service itself has gotten worse. People are now paying more money for internet and cable that hardly works. This has pushed many families to say, “Enough is enough,” and start looking at other companies.

But beyond the price, there is another major problem: service interruptions. Entire neighborhoods report losing internet or cable for hours, sometimes even days. When customers call for help, they say the response is slow or dismissive. With so many people working from home today, or depending on their internet for school or business, this kind of failure is not just annoying — it is damaging.

A popular speaker named Yogovinay recently talked about this issue, saying we sometimes need to let God handle the situation. He also reminded people to read their contracts closely and follow the guidance God gives them when making choices. His message to customers was simple but strong: don’t let rude service keep you down, just move on and find someone who will actually help you.

That message has been shared widely because a lot of people feel the same way. They are tired of arguing with customer service. They are tired of being blamed for problems that are not their fault. They are tired of waiting on hold only to be treated poorly when someone finally answers the call.

If Spectrum wants to keep its customers, something has to change. People want fair prices, good service, and basic respect. They want to know that when they call for help, someone will actually care. Right now, many customers feel Spectrum has forgotten that.

And until the company fixes these issues, more and more people will continue to walk away.

Over the past several weeks, viewers and content creators have reported rapid takedowns of videos covering the newly surfaced cache of more than 20,000 Epstein-related emails. According to multiple creators, videos that analyze the documents or question their political implications are either being demonetized, restricted, age-limited, or removed entirely under broad policy reasons that appear inconsistent or unexplained.

Pinellas Park opened a brand-new Bojangles at 7930 U.S. Highway 19 North, but locals are shocked to learn it doesn’t serve bone-in chicken. As a tourist state, Florida expected better. Let’s talk about the disappointment.

If there is one thing Floridians can agree on, it’s that when a new restaurant opens especially a national chain—people expect the full experience. That’s why the brand-new Bojangles location in Pinellas Park, sitting right at 7930 U.S. Highway 19 North, is causing such a stir. Instead of excitement, many locals walked in with high expectations and walked out asking the same frustrating question: “Where is the regular bone-in chicken?”

Yes, you read that correctly. The newly opened Pinellas Park Bojangles does not sell the classic, traditional, bone-in fried chicken that Bojangles is literally famous for. And for many residents, tourists, and long-time fans of the chain, the decision feels baffling, disappointing, and frankly out of touch with what customers actually want.