Smiling & Laughing...

It was father’s day weekend and I must say I really enjoyed myself. The men in my life have given me so much love and support and I am truly grateful for them. And my weekend went something like this…

You might realize that my mother (mimi) is missing from these pictures. Would you believe she doesn’t like taking pictures? (Ridiculous) I begged and she refused…The day was filled with laughter and great conversation. The older I become I’m learning not to sweat the small stuff. Learn to find a smile somewhere there is someone living a permanent life of misery and defeat. If you can get out of bed in the knowing; today I am going to smile and laugh at something, you have already had a great day.

A glance at Last week…Unfortunately I didn’t get pics of everything but this was all that was captured. Had the privilege of leading praise and worship last week at my God brother’s (soft launch) revival service. It was bananas!!!…So proud of Elder Bryant and Lisa Triplett. I personally want to say “Thank You” for allowing me to be a part. I love y’all dearly! It’s a new ministry with a powerful punch… and I perceive great things for Lifehouse Ministries.

And so the last few weeks have been a little something like this…

It has been a blessing to meet and hangout with some powerful people. Couldn’t get a pic of everyone but the moments are permanently glued in my brain.  Of course being a lover of music I had to the opportunity to experience the sound of Kevin Gray and YES it was amazing…I’ve always enjoyed his ministry thanks for the pic! (A little star struck).  Also I mention a few weeks ago, Big Al Cherry…Let’s just say he was so down to earth. “Southern Charm” at its best!  In my opinion this man is a lyrical genius, with a powerful message of Christ! I recommend checking both of these amazing artists out!

It’s been a while since I’ve posted pics from “TricaB” closets…I am working on that…Enjoy this beautiful weather! Keeping trusting & believing Dreams REALLY Do come true! #DareToTrust

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DARE to TRUST!!

Whew!! Finally, I can get my thoughts down and share…Every day has been packed with something... Pretty soon I might have to hire a personal assistant and a driver. For the last several weeks I began to challenge myself on “Trusting God” completely without doubt but being fully persuaded that what he promised he was able to perform- (Romans 4:2)

I have been talking about trust ALL week and I said to myself now it is time to take your own advice and get to work. So, I dared myself to TRUST God COMPLETELY and for the rest of my life. The second I did, God has been TOTALLY blowing mind, like really BLOWING my mind. Phone calls, emails, random conversations, etc began to take place. Even when things don’t go the way I think they should go, God still proves to me that “Trica I got you, just trust me”

At first it was a little intimating but I just took a deep breath and jumped. Ummm was it scary YEAH it was but, I have learned in order to expect change you must be willing to change yourself.  Change can be scary to some but, embrace it and still continue to move. Might feel like you are blind as a bat, but just keep walking in faith and trust God!! Trust in the Lord with all thine heart- (Proverbs 3:5)

Of course the devil will try to make it seem like “life” will never change but I know all you need is a little faith.  So I challenge you to join me and Dare to TRUST GOD COMPLETELY for the rest of your life! There will be guaranteed days of weariness and doubt but I know for myself that God is always there. No weapon formed against you shall prosper-(Isaiah 54:17)

When God has his hand on your life expect strange & unorthodox things to happen. It will make no sense at all but just keep going. For me, God wants to get the glory not “man”. For example, I would ask certain people and family members that I knew could help me or connect me to the right people and they would NOT help me. At, first I would get disappointed but God wants to get the glory not “man”. Had those people helped they would never let me forget how they were “responsible” for my success. Sorry! But I don’t want “man” to get the credit for this one. All glory belongs to God. Take “man” out of the equation and open the door to “multiplied favor”.   

Special Thanks to Pastor Mark Smith (A Place of Change click here) for listening to the voice of God and allowing me the opportunity to minister. It was truly a blessing and an honor indeed! Let’s Go, Pack, Plan, and Pursue!! 

Had the privilege of meeting Big Al Cherry what an honor to experience your ministry. Loved it! Let’s just say I am a fan! So for those that have never heard of him check him out I do believe you will enjoy him. Check it out here

Want to give a shout out to my fam the “Davis Family” it was fun seeing you all this weekend. Thank you for the picture...Love to you! 

Last but not least my lil sis graduated this week. I can’t believe that she is all grown up. I almost started tearing up… So proud of her and what she has accomplished. We have been through a lot together but God has kept the love strong! Love you Ciara T. Oliver! Go out in the world and make me proud!

DARE TO TRUST! 

Love This Man…

This is the perfect time to discuss one of the most important men in my life. Not until recently I discovered the man that I call “daddy” was a divine set up. This man has brought so much LOVE to my world. I didn’t want to wait until “Father’s Day” to honor him. And because of the influence he has had in my life, I would not have wanted it any other way. He doesn’t like much hoopla but he gave me his blessing so here goes.

We first met when I was two years old and they say we fell instantly in love. I became his shadow and wanted to follow him around everywhere he went. Not knowing that he would be a thorn in my flesh later on in life. LOL!  The only time we didn’t see eye to eye was when he and my mother would go out on dates. I remember passing out because I felt like “why I am not invited?” (I was suffering from separation anxiety.) LOL!  However, we became so attached to each other where most people did not know that he was not my biology father.

When he asked my mother to marry him he made it very clear that “She is my child and we will never use the word “stepfather/stepdaughter” in this house. She is mine now! I can honestly say not one day have I felt the need to otter those words. Most people would argue they don’t believe it or somebody is lying but it is the truth. God put a man in my life that I am proud to call my dad!

This doesn’t take away the D.N.A I carry but it illustrates how awesome God is. It shows the plans that God had set up for me. No I am not ignorant of the blood I carry from the late Rev. James L. Moore, because certain divine musical abilities were passed down to me. He was a musical genius indeed and a heritage that I am proud of.

Just being a little transparent, growing up it was a little uncomfortable to deal with because I didn’t know where to put all of it. And some people were so ignorant and heartless. They would say some horrible things to me and my mother’s. Thank God for Grace and Mercy because there were times when the expression on my mother’s face would be traumatic for me. I knew she wanted to reach down in their throats and rip their tongues out their mouths. Again, Thank God for Jesus! (True story)

I didn’t want my dad to feel bad or less than but it was okay to love the both of them and still honor them. Once I caught the revelation of that, things became a lot easier. Not once did my mother speak negative of who my birth father was. She allowed me the opportunity to see “Him” for myself. And because of that it created a good perspective on the situation and how I viewed men. Because of that I can have a healthy relationship with a man and not put them in the same category. My mother did her best to allow me to figure things out on my own and for me to make my own decision about my birth father.

Life has a way of allowing your eyes to be open and to see the people that are in it. Sometimes scary moments happen in order for “eyes” to be open. A couple weeks ago I took my dad to his doctor appointment and a half hour later they were admitting him and for the first time in my life I thought I was going to lose him. “Not my daddy, the man that has drawn me closer to God. He is gift from God for me. This can’t be happening, I Love This Man”.  Trying to console my mother I took a moment for myself and stepped outside and called a good friend of mine. (You know who you are, “Thank You”)

Mentally trying to put all the pieces together and then I prayed. My Prayer: “Lord you said you would never leave me or forsake me, now I need you to help me to be strong for my mother. Whatever pains that I may be feeling numb it with your love In Jesus Name Amen.

Went back into the room gave my dad a pep talk and then loved on my mother.  Have to admit it was painful to see my mother so distraught. My mother is usually “wonder woman”, but that was not the case this day. She gave me the “wonder woman ID badge” and I took the role. The pain and the distress that was in her eyes said it all.  

When it was time to put my dad in his room he was not happy. He did his very best to convince me and everyone else that nothing was wrong but all along I knew he was not well. God knew this day was coming and he gave me the strength to carry my parents. I feel honored and humbled that God would entrust me with their feelings. Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet's reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person's reward. – Matthew10:41

Despite the doctor’s reports, God prevailed and my father is home and doing well. This was a scary situation for me but my trust in God is much stronger. We hear this all the time appreciate the people in your life. But do we? Those that know the depth of my relationship with my parents know that I am fanatical about them and I could not see life without them. As a matter of fact I don’t even want to imagine that. When I love, I LOVE HARD, one of the many traits that I was born with. Not all will understand but that is okay.

Appreciate those in your life that appreciate you and LOVE HARD for those that love you I guarantee the return will be worth it!- TricaB

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Thee “Engagement Ring”…

Forgive me for last week’s post…I know, I know went straight churchy on y’all. All was needed; a robe and an altar call. Not knowing that I was preaching to myself. It was more for me than anything.

Most girls dream of that day when they can say “I am engaged”… For me that was the case. The first time I got married I knew it was “love” (or so I thought) because I didn’t care about the ring. Those that know me would agree that I am a “girlie girl” at heart and I love the BLING. The “Brighter the Better” is what I say often. Bring on the pink tutus and glittery jackets.

On a serious note I wanted to address the culture of women on marriage/relationships etc. As women I feel it is not our job to chase the ring. Let the ring chase you. Why? Because; “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord”. - Proverbs 18:22.  Do you believe that you are “good”? If you don’t know that you are “good” no man will. For me it is simple, but first I had to go through something to know that. Trica had to build, discover, and peel away at the beauty that was stuck deep down inside. Once I was able to tap into it that is when I began to celebrate and honor myself.

Our role as women is constructing our integrity, pursue dreams; preserve, love and beautify the “Total Body” and finally uphold our morality. Personally, I didn’t want to be “under construction” while with my mate. That is not a comfortable road to be on when you are involved with a “mess”. The “mess” I am referring to is internal. A woman or man could be drop dead gorgeous and still be wicked, emotionally and psychologically messed up.  Please believe me I know what I am talking about! Living with someone that does not love or even have a clue about your existents is a nightmare.  

We have spoiled most of the men to wait for us to pursue them. They now expect us to “call” them or to ask them out on a date. What happen to “He that finds?” The bible didn’t say “she that finds, them that find, and those that find. Before I continue if you don’t agree or believe “please stop reading and “Thank You” for stopping by TricaB!”

I am going to expose some things that have been bothering me about this issue. “Women we are not the pursuers” We have gotten it all confused. At, first I was naïve and did not realize what I was doing, just being “nice Trica” not knowing I am setting myself up for failure. After talking to several men most of them said the same thing “Women have made it easy for us and we don’t have to do much. One man said, all I have do is turn my charm on, smell good and tell her what she “wants” to hear and boom I got her”.  Men are hunter’s by nature so they thrive off of the “hunt and the game” of winning the prize. I think we all know what the “prize” is!  

If we take away the “hunter instinct” in the man then what is there left. The roles have reversed and the SOME men are praying “Lord please let her call me and God change her heart so she can act right and chase/pursue me”. Sorry but the bible does not say that! Sir! please pull out the Bible and read it and if you don’t have one Google it. And if you don’t have a computer start walking to the nearest library they are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. More than likely they will have a computer and a bible somewhere. It might be 3 p.m. when you finally arrive but you still have five hours to study and drink coffee. If you don’t have a library card ask for a “guest card”. There is no excuse you have plenty of time to “shew thyself approved”- 2Timothy 2:15(look it up). Now if the Lord has not revealed himself to you by then apparently there is something wrong and you might need to stay single. Seriously, Sir I am NOT about call you and ask you out on a date! Now that Trica knows better she is better. Okay so I know this is funny but it is the truth!

Come correct and the woman might surprise you and say “YES”.  It has gotten way out of hand and then women complain about there are “NO” good men out here WELL stop feeding into the “GAME” and doing EVERYTHING for them. That is not your role or your responsibility to chase “him”.  I am… so over it!  

In the beginning, I was so ignorant of the “games men play” but someone told me a real man will not play games if he see’s and knows “the one”. A man with a BIG EGO and insecurities feels the need to play.  Only little boys play with toys! (Thank you daddy for this advice)

Some women have become desperate and do not comprehend how precious and expensive they are. They are just willing to accept any and everything to gratify the feeling of “loneliness”. Loneliness is real BUT if you actually begin to discover and explore “thyself” there will be no TIME to even notice that it is present.

Please don’t get it twisted there are a lot of GREAT men out there and NOT all men play games and not all women chase men. But for those that do this is for you. Respect yourself and expect greatness to come into your life, if you don’t expect you will not receive. Not only do I believe this but I am living it. I had to learn and educate myself on what is real and what is not. “The One” will come and when he does trust me you will know and will not have to say one word. And when he places thee “engagement ring” on your finger it will be heavenly! Your heart and spirit will know even before he opens his mouth. I believe who you date/marry is a reflection of who you are.

Women walk in your self confidence and don’t accept less than what you are worth!!!  

If you live in a world of “fantasy” then that is where you will stay. A lot of people need to be delivered from the “fantasy” world. That is why prayers don’t get answered or life doesn’t progress- Minister Andrea R. Barnes

*Some thoughts and opinions are courtesy of Minister James and Andrea Barnes*

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Get Over Yourself!

There is nothing that I could have done or planned that has gotten me this far. Did I see my life as is it now...Definitely Not! I had a completely different sketch for “TricaB”. I didn’t think that I would be divorced, no kids and have taken many different career paths. The past week has been an “eye opener” more like a divine revelation of the truth. “Trica you control nothing, so get over yourself”.

I am not that smart, talented or not that pretty without God living inside of me. What I am trying to say is this, when you make your mind up to give God 100% control of your life, like handing over the title and deed to your success. God does just that and he keeps his promises. The only thing that is required of you is to be open and be prepared to move when it is time. In my mind, I thought that if I just give God a little advice or if he would do it “my way” it would turn out better. Not realizing that he doesn’t need my help. All he wants is for me to trust him! Trust in the lord with all thine heart and lean not to thine own understanding, in all the way acknowledge him and he shall direct thy path- Proverbs 3:5

Religious thinking can block & destroy your destiny. If not careful it can kill you. People perish because of lack of knowledge- Hosea 4:6.  This way of thinking can sabotage your happiness and true freedom in God. The brain is programmed to think one way and God is trying to expose another way. People can sometimes get stuck in a box, triangle, or circle and refuse to move because they feel this is the right or only way. Instead of asking God is this the right way for me?  His word says: I am the way the truth and the life- John 14:6. If want the right way God is the only way.

For me change can be challenging and if it is not conducive to my logic I sometimes freeze up. When I freeze I can’t hear and then I block Gods voice. My “will” is entirely different from Gods “will”. The lesson was learning to “let go” of my “will”. God is always reminding me I created you, I am smarter than you and you promised me your life, “Get over yourself Trica and let me do this”.

Tell pride, ego, religious thinking or whatever you want to call it to disappear because those triplets will demolish you. When I caught the “Rhema” of that it freed me and I began to fill a sense of serenity come over me. I have to admit human nature and being slightly OCD can sometimes get in the way but, I encourage you “you can do this”. God knows right where you are. Trust is often hard when all you see is darkness. That thing can scare you half to death sometimes, but the bible is an instant “Fear Chaser”.

If I were so smart and so logical I would have fixed the situation the moment it presented itself. But I am not! If you allow “Life” to humble you it will do just that. It will set your behind down somewhere and teach you a thang or two. My mom tells me all the time “You are not all that boo, humble yourself!” Oh the power of humility.

What keeps me centered to the ground is knowing that there will always be someone smarter than me, prettier than me and can sing better than me. In a snap of a finger life can change and no one will ever remember you existed. I have been through enough to know that I have absolutely no power over what happens, but as long as I am “in” Christ I can survive anything. I die to flesh daily, allowing my talent and intelligence to be used by God. And if I get out of line you better believe he checks me… “Hey Trica Get over yourself!!!”

If you are dealing with a situation and wondering why it is not changing, step back and look at it. You might discover that it is “YOU”. God is telling you to do it his way and you refuse to. Too stubborn to just trust God and listen. What are you thinking? Do you not think God can handle it? Not trusting God is like slapping him in the face. Pretty much you are saying, “God I am smarter than you and “my way” is better. Why do you pray to him and ask him for direction if you are going to take matters into your own hands.

Not to offend anyone but I must say this. Do yourself a favor go ahead and do what you want to do. Quit praying and wasting the Lords time and your time too. As a matter of fact stop asking me, the pastor, prayer partner, mother, father, deacon board, mother’s board etc to pray with you for direction. And leave the dog alone too, stop complaining to the dog about “How rough (ruff) LOL it is!” Had to throw that in there, yeah I know it was corny but I thought it was funny.

Ladies and Gentlemen, you are nothing without God wake up and “Get over yourself”, let God do it, trust him, listen to him and move on it. Yes, it will be uncomfortable but just trust it! What is “smart” is allowing God to do it! Quit being a block head and do it Gods way. I guarantee life will be much smoother and that situation will change. Let yourself out of the cage and be free.   

Last week, I had the opportunity to meet and minister to some phenomenal people and because I chose to “let go” of pride, ego and religious thinking. I was able to receive an abundant harvest. Words can’t express how enlightened I feel. The key is to be “willing” to receive and “accept” the move of God. Daily, I am learning to “Get over myself” and let him to do the “great work” in me. God moved and the stage for my empire is already in preparation.

My Prayer: “Lord keep me in the center of your perfect will not my will but thine will be done. I might not understand or even like it but help me to adjust to it and stay strong because your will is design just for me”.

How can leave this out! We had the privilege of witnessing my pastor being ordain as Bishop in Fremont Ohio! This was such an awesome and refreshing experience. I was honored to be a part of such a powerful moment in history. Congratulations, to the Bishop Kurt H. Jackson and First Lady Michelle Jackson!  Proud to know you and serve under your leadership. Love you both!

Special thanks to (my grandfather) Dr. Pastor Milton Oliver and Bishop Robert and Pastor Joyce Jones for allowing me to minister to the people! It was an honor and a privilege to be in the presence of greatness.

Enjoy some of the pictures from Springfield, Illinois (Regional Evangelistic Crusade C.O.G.I.C) and Fremont, Ohio (Rivers of Living Water International Ministerial Conference)

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Trouble-Free Life!

The last couple of weeks have been interesting. Three days out of two weeks I’ve managed to endure two hospitals, 2 IV’s, 3 shots, pain meds, test galore, over a dozen of blood samples, x-rays, 2 bags of sodium chloride, and a congregation of bruises. My arms look like the road map to Idaho. And through all of that I managed to still keep my sense of humor and calmness. My confidence was in God. Not one time did I allow fear to keep me company.

I knew something was wrong when food no longer became appealing and pain was louder than thoughts. There were no words to describe the pain and discomfort I was feeling. Doctors and nurses were puzzled because they could not understand what was going on. First, it was a Kidney infection, and then they said Lupus, Fibromyalgia, and a “cousin” of the flu and on and on.  It was as though they were determined to diagnose me with something. And of course a grocery list of medications. Needless to say all of us were baffled. Because of my confidence in God I refuse to accept any of the results. After all the drama my conclusion was simple a “demonic attack” from Satan himself.

These past several years Satan has been on a campaign to afflict my body and being the stubborn woman that I am I refuse to give into it. Sickness is not a companion I want to keep around. When you commit your body as living sacrifice holy unto god it angers the devil. That is when his plots are so-called executed. The secret to winning these battles is to be COMPLETELY PERSUADED that you win. The weapons may form but they have no triumph!

So, I began to analyze this thing and my thoughts began to spill over. Just because you see a person smile, or act content does not mean they are exempt from drama. Be careful of jealousy toward others…You never know what he or she has had to endure. Their shoes might look cute but in reality they hurt like heck.

I believe that extremely gifted, talented and chosen individuals experience the highest level of unexplainable “Life” episodes. In others words there is always a BATTLE or WAR to fight. Why because, “darkness” does not want “light” to prevail or reign supreme over the world.  No disrespect, but the average person could not and maybe never understand this.

Fight is a word that I’ve had to adapt as a lifestyle. The day I was born I’ve had to fight. Nothing that I have obtained has been given or has come easy. Of course I am not voiding out Gods Favor that is on my life however, I’ve still had to fight. Just thought I would clear up any preconceived notions of a “trouble-free life”. There has been a hefty price that I’ve had to pay and still paying. And guess what, I didn’t get any change back.

That is why I don’t believe in jealousy or the desire to want another person’s life. That is foolish and dangerous. In most cases those people would say “I almost died or lost my mind etc.” Not that I was looking for another testimony but I would be a part of that group of people that would say “Yup I almost died and almost lost my mind”... I am always asking God “do I really need another testimony I’m good I promise”!

I had to realize that I was born extremely talented, unusual, a warrior, consistent, and a woman with an “over the top” sense of humor. “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb” – Psalm 139:13. Needless to say that there has been much blood lost and weakness to overcome but I made it. The price of the “gift” is costly but it is worth it! Those who read my blog have heard this before.  My prayer: “Lord keep me in the center of your perfect will not my will but thine will be done. I might not understand or even like it but help me to adjust to it and stay strong because your will is design just for me”.

Thank God I am back to myself and back to my weekly scheduled program. However, the power of “NO” is a wonderful thing! “If Gods not in it I will not attend it”. I just kept going and going and pushing my body to the limit. Being sick was also a buildup of stress and not listening to my body. There were signs but I did not listen, because again part of my makeup is being consistent. I learned to take care of “Trica” and prioritize the things in my life. Stress build up is no joke!

Take a breather, step away, shut it off, rejuvenate and allow yourself to hear your own heart beat. Not telling you what I heard but what I did! You might be surprised, but your brain cells will thank you. Don’t do what I did and end up in the hospital “No Bueno”

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I’m too Busy…

We have evolved into a world that only thinks about one thing? “MYSELF” or “It’s all about ME”. Not pointing any fingers but I am guilty of saying this all the time. Before I analyze this I want to make clear that there is nothing wrong with having pride and self worth but when it turns into selfishness and self-absorption then we have a problem. All I am saying is to be cautious of it. Not all of the time are we going to be selfless but just be aware of not letting selfishness’ take over your life.

Do we realize what is happening? Becoming so busy where we miss out on the little and big things in life. Self- absorption/Selfishness can be as contagious as the flu or even a common cold. We don’t even have time to evaluate ourselves. People in your life pass away and never notice how beautiful they were. Then at the end of their life you stand behind the microphone, tears in your eyes with regret and remorse because “self-absorption” got in the way. Trying to justify why you didn’t take the time to say “Hello, or Just thinking about you”.  I’m too busy, I don’t have time, or I will call them back later says most of the world.

The other day I was in line purchasing some gas and we all know that the gas stations are a real headache because everybody is in a rush to get gas and get gone. I am standing at the counter and out of nowhere this man jumps in front of me with items he wanted to purchase. For about five seconds I just stood there in shock. Immediately I thought this man has lost his mind. So I looked at him and asked “Do you not see me standing here”. I know I lost a lot of weight but I am still visible. I haven’t completely disappeared. And when I asked what his problem was he had the nerve to look at me like I was speaking a different language. WHAT!?! So of course I had to play the sesame street number song in my head 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12. Then I try to pull out of the gas station and someone decides to block me in. Literally parks right in front of me. Instead of parking in the designated parking area they obviously thought it would be smart just to leave their car right there. Jesus take the wheel, by this time I have had it.

While having lunch the other day I noticed a lady in the car smoking with an infant in the back seat with the windows rolled up. I mean this lady was puffing away as if she was the only one in the car. So of course I thought maybe she had a stressful day, maybe she lost her job, and maybe she is homeless. Who knows?!? “But excuse miss there is a gorgeous little person in the car with you that is inhaling poisonous air from that cigarette, so do you mind putting that out. Thank you!”

This form of selfishness just made me cry and grieve for the baby. I was so disturbed by what I was saw. I actually stopped eating and said a prayer for that baby. Stuff like that just messes me up every single time. This is when self-absorption/selfishness becomes scary because another life is involved. All the woman cared about was that cigarette. The infant deserves a chance to have healthy lungs. If you want to smoke that is your business but please don’t involve a baby.

It is a scary thing to get SOOO wrapped up in “your world” where you don’t notice anything, or anybody. That is disturbing. I thought to myself selfishness is everywhere?  Self-absorption and selfishness is a touchy subject. But I will conclude that when it comes to others and yourself it can be detrimental.

My prayer: Lord help me to be cautious of when or how I do things and help me not to get so wrapped up in my world that I fail to notice the people and things around me. If I mess up forgive me and help me to be consistent in being “thoughtful” with the people in my life. Don’t allow selfishness and self- absorption to get in the way of me enjoying a great and fulfilling life.

² People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, ³ without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, ⁴ treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God—⁵ having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people. - - 2Timothy 3:2-5

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