I received a revelation earlier this week after watching the Dear Future Wifey podcast, where it featured Derrick Jaxn giving an interview on his past relationship with his ex-wife Da’Naia Jackson. Hearing his transparent account of his poor decision-making and lack of leadership gave me a better understanding of why…
Author: Jason
I'm a black man with Christian values. A father to my son, a friend to those who desire my friendship, a lover of life and even more...
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Sleepless Nights
Yesterday, I woke up in the middle of the night after having a crazy dream. I believe my spirit was a little moved because of an intimate conversation I had with a friend before I went to bed. Maybe. Maybe not. I don’t know. Nevertheless, there I was, in my…
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Identifying and Breaking Generational Curses
A few days ago I felt the need to express something in my spirit. I initially put it off. However, after listening to a podcast a Facebook friend sent me earlier today, I feel the need to self-reflect. The podcast she shared with me was like a personal life documentary….
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Colorism: Prejudice Inside The Black Community
Today I want to write about something that rarely gets talked about. Some refer to it as colorism within the black community. I look at it as another form of racism. The reason I wanted to write about this topic is to bring attention to the truth/reality which exists within…
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Dreams of My Father
Last night, I had a nightmare. I dreamt my father was trying to kill me. The dream was so vivid. My heart was racing a little when I opened my eyes, and I couldn’t go back to sleep. I suppose my thoughts were waging war in my mind, unbeknownst to…
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There Has To Be More To Life
The last few days have been very tasteless. It’s Saturday morning. I just finished making my son some breakfast. Today I will take full advantage of the weekend by getting some rest and lying in bed. However, since I’m not really tired I decided to write a blog and express…
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New Dating Goals for 2023
I’m stepping out in faith and proclaiming I will be either engaged or married by this time next year. There it is… I said it. I want to be loved. I want to make love. I want to give love. 2022 has now come to an end and 2023 is…
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My Thoughts on Ye and Kyrie
Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) and Kyrie Irving are two very successful and influential black men. Recently, one of my close friends asked me to share my thoughts on all that is going on in the media surrounding them. I knew they were being labeled anti-Semitic by the media….
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What Are Your Family Values?
As I think about the family values within the black community I am saddened by our combined failure to promote and encourage a healthy home life. The facts don’t lie. 7 out of every 10 black children are born in a single parent household. More families are getting divorced. Many…
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A Friend With Benefits
What does a friend with benefits mean to you? It probably means something different to me. I would say when most women think of a friend with benefits, they think of a woman who allows a man to have casual sex with her without being in an exclusive dating relationship….