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Question of the Day 6.1.26 😬🤔💪🏅
How do you handle fear and self-doubt?
Do something or don’t. There isn’t a right or wrong answer. Fear and doubt may lead to making the right choice. It’s ok to assess a situation and realize that the consequences may be harmful and you may not be up for the challenge. If you decide to take a leap of faith fear and self doubt may be present but push through with courage and determination anyway. You may surprise yourself.
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Study the Bible and Pray is live! Reading of Matthew 21-28. (NIV) Happy…
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Guided Footsteps Love is live! Mark 11-Mark 15 – Happy Easter!
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Question of the Day 5.31.26 📖😢
What’s the first book you ever finished and still remember to this day?
The first book I remember finishing was called “Beat the Turtle Drum” by Constance C. Green. I read it in the fifth grade and it made me cry.
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I love Sundays! ☀️🙂
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Question of the Day 5.27.26 🤔
If you could have dinner with any philosopher, who would it be?
None. Dinner with a philosopher sounds annoying.
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Jeremiah 29:11 God’s Purpose 🐼🎍 #jeremiah2911 #godsplan #godspurpose #go…
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Question of the Day 5.24.26
What’s a movie you expected to hate but ended up loving?
I have three.
Norbit
I remember this being in theaters and I wasn’t interested in seeing it. Norbit seemed like a movie that based all it’s comedy on fat jokes, negative stereotypes of Black women and a man’s resentment of his marriage.
I may have been correct. I probably was but Norbit was funny. I don’t really remember what happened in this movie. It was long ago and I don’t think the movie was very deep. I watched Norbit on TV and I remember cracking up and being impressed with the special effects. I was glad I gave it a chance.
Talladega Nights
I had no interest in Talladega Nights when it was released. It wasn’t my cup of tea at all. At the time I was dating a guy and he wanted to see this movie so we went to see it at the theater. I thought Talladega Nights a hoot. The scene with the Frenchman speeding around the race track while sipping champagne and reading a book cracked me up.
You would be surprised at how often I have silently referenced this movie in my mind over the years. In my mind all twins are named Walker and Texas Ranger. When I see a child get reprimanded by a grand parent I’m reminded of “Granny Law”. When I see working class men with attractive daughters I think of the quote “What have you ever done in your life other than have a hot daughter?” Talladega Nights is full of little gems that have been invading my consciousness for years.
White Chicks
I thought the concept of White Chicks was the dumbest thing possible. I thought Hollywood had run out of ideas because WHAT!? I bypassed it in theaters but watched it on TV one afternoon and enjoyed it. It’s humorous and became an early 00s classic.
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Spring Book Review: The House of Hidden Meanings: A Memoir, Rupaul 🎧💄🏳️🌈
I listened to “The House of Hidden Meanings: A Memoir by Rupaul. I’m a long time fan of Rupaul. He’s charming, energetic, smart and a great performer. I enjoy his humor to a point. I always thought his personality would be great on something like “Good Morning America” or “Today”. This is the second autobiography of Rupaul. “The House of Hidden Meanings: A Memoir” was released in 2024.
Rupaul came of age in the 70s and 80s. I always enjoy listening to people that were young during that time. It doesn’t seem that there was a lot of financial pressure on young people then. There weren’t demanding expectations to pursue education or a particular career path. It also seems that there was a lot more freedom and there were fewer fears.
Rupaul grew up in San Diego, California with his parents who split up during his childhood and his two sisters. He dropped out of school and moved to Atlanta, GA. He later moved to New York City to pursue an entertainment career. Rupaul spent his young years taking road trips with friends, doing drugs and couch surfing.
Rupaul doesn’t specifically discuss his career in this book. There is no mention of the talk show he had in the 90s, “Drag Race” or his recording “Supermodel”. This book talks about his family, friends, his significant other and his personal growth.
I liked the book because I’ve followed Rupaul’s career for a long time. This book may be boring to some people. It’s introspective. Listen, it’s Rupaul so there are parts of the book that will make some people clutch their pearls. I think it’s still worth listening to or reading. There is probably something in this story that anyone can relate to, understand and enjoy.
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Good morning! 🌞☕️🙏🏿 #morningprayer #dailyprayer #prayeveryday
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