$1 Million Dollar Donation

A lot of people are celebrating because Perry's recent donation to the NAACP. True, donors have contributed to the NAACP for many years, but Tyler Perry is celebrated because his donation is the largest single donation the organization has ever received.
Some may wonder why I chose to write this particular blog because it is a little different than the norm. I chose to write this blog because I think Perry's donation illustrates his commitment to Christ. I note this because I recently had a conversation with someone who said she would be surprised if Tyler Perry entered heaven because his movies and plays are just sinful. Yes, I laughed.
Tyler has noted in the past that he like to give back to the community because he is appreciative of how God has given him so much. As I reflect on the fact that he likes to give back to the community or those less fortunate, I cannot help but think of Jesus' comments in Matthew 25:35-36 where he states, "for i was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you took me in; I was naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you visited me." At the end of the day, Perry's generous donation will advance a lot of people. Without a doubt, God smiles whenever we step outside of our self zones and attempt to make other people's lives better. Will Perry's donation get him into heaven? No. But I do think his donation to the poor reflects what's in his heart, which is what Jesus is most concerned about.

Peace!

I Can Do Bad All By Myself

A surface level analysis of April's (leading character in the movie) life will leave you thinking she had a pretty good life. I mean she had a job, a big house, nice clothes, a great singing voice, friends, and a man. However, a closer look will reveal she only had the appearance of success. A closer analysis reveals she hated her job, the big house was raggedy, she was mean to all her friends and family,and her man was actually someone else's man. As the movie continued to unravel I began to realize that one of the reason's her life was so bad is because she had a bad man in it.

I wonder how many of us are living below our potential because we've surrounded ourselves with "bad" people--people who, at the end of the day, only care about their well-being. Anyone that we allow into our life should bring joy, peace, and happiness. They should contribute to us becoming all that God has created us to be. However, as in April's case, we often allow people into our life who encourage us to be content with mediocrity. But how long will you settle? What will it take for you to finally wake up and realize how dangerous it is for you to allow certain to stay in your life? Unfortunately, April didn't realize the detriment of Randy's presence in her life until he tried rape Jennifer. Will it take you or someone you dear to you being raped of their hopes and dreams before you decide to issue eviction papers?

I encourage everyone today to do an assessment of their life and if you discover that someone adds more bad than good to your life, then you should let them go. At the end of the day, if you're going to do bad, you might as well do bad by yourself because then you have one less mouth to worry about:)

Peace!