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The Power of a Child’s Prayer

Tuesday, June 26th, 2007
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A Child PrayingSometimes I get so caught up in the trials and troubles of everyday life, that I forget to pray and thank GOD for the many blessing he has given me. But my greatest blessing, reminds me every night to be thankful. Before I tuck him into bed he ask can he say his prayers? I have taught and listened to him pray over the past couple of years and I can hear his voice and prayer getting stronger and stronger. He says it with conviction and I love hearing it.

Lately, just thoughts of my son’s voice when he prays, reminds me of how blessed I am. Of course, that started me to think about how GOD feels when he hears his children praying to him. It’s has to be a wonderful feeling because it’s a wonderful feeling for me to hear my son pray. (Click on the link above to listen)

For all the blessings, God has given me, the least I can do is pray.

Top Ten Things Young Black Men Should Know

Friday, June 1st, 2007

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Some of my young brothers are graduating from high scool and now that you are 18 you are off to college, out in the world, off to Iraq, or out on the street.

Here are a few things I’ve learned along the way that will hopefully help you out in the future.

10.) Always carry your I.D.- When the police are looking for a black male named Leon Noel Jr., you need to be able to prove that’s not you. (more…)

Celebrating Memorial Day Weekend

Friday, May 25th, 2007

Have you ever had one those months when you just couldn’t wait for it to end? Well, May has been one of those months for me. It seems like almost each week, there was something else negative happening. I do believe that we all have cycles of luck, joy and pain, but this month has been ridiculous. (more…)

Everybody Can’t Wear Sandals

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007

socksandsandals.jpgIf you are wearing sandals at any time, you need to have lotioned your feet. That includes the heals, between the toes and above the ankle. It may seem like common sense, but I have realized over the last few weeks, since the weather has been nice, that everybody doesn’t think like me. You know they say that everybody can’t wear everything. Well the same goes for shoes. (more…)

A Letter to Single Dads

Thursday, May 17th, 2007

Every year millions of families are forced to deal with the aftermath that derives from a divorce. It is estimated that a young couple marrying for the first time have a lifetime divorce risk of forty percent. It is also estimated that eighty-five percent of the time, children from these divorced couples end up (more…)