Something Felt Off That Day in Church

“Get you hand out of my pocket!”

Great line from Malcom X

Church, God’s house is supposed to feel safe. Tell me, are you safe if someone is picking your pocket?

Please pay attention when a pastor mention money, your money. If you don’t know how he’s using your money and he can’t prove how every dime will be spent towards helping members in the church and in the community, he’s definitely picking your pockets.

My Mother Went Looking for a Blessing… This Happened Instead

“As a friend, I’m trying to put some money into your pockets.”

Remember that line from the movie The Five Heartbeats? (Great movie, by the way). In the movie, the character Big Red is a devil masquerading as a friend. Well, I’m here to help you keep your money in your pockets by warning you your pastor may be a wolf in sheep clothing.

Many pastors tell you to beware of the people in the world. I tell you, when it comes to most pastors, I say, keep your eyes on your pockets.

Check out the video below on how one pastor with the tongue of a serpent twisted the scriptures to rob the congregation.

The Times She Saved Me Ep. 5 – The Day My Sister Protected Me From a Lie That Would’ve Destroyed Me

“Mama’s baby, Papa’s maybe.” Remember that line? I did when my sister Nee Nee told me a local women said I got her pregnant. The girl was like a village bicycle, everybody had a ride. But she pegged my fifteen-year-old ass to be the daddy. Enter my sister Nee Nee on the search for the truth.

The Times She Saved Me Ep. 4 – The Night My Sister Told Me Not to Run… Seconds Later a Gun Went Off

“Stupid is as stupid does.”

Remember that line? No truer words were ever spoken for Tommy and his brother Robert. They were dangerous, a real threat to anyone crossing their path. As crazy as they were, how insane were we when we paid them a visit? It turned out to be a decision that threatened our lives.

The Times She Saved Me Ep. 3 – The Night My Sister Tried to Take a Bullet for Me

I didn’t throw one dice, and yet, I’m looking down the barrel of a gun. My brother had lost; the next sound would be a shot heard around our dying neighborhood. I was prepared to die. My sister Nee Nee had other plans.

The Times She Saved Me Ep. 1 – The Day My Sister Saved Me From a Stranger’s Car

Have you ever had someone save your life?

I have.

My sister, whom we all called Nee Nee, saved my life many times. In this series of five videos, I recall the times that have sat with me for years. My sister Nee Nee is a saint, even though she wouldn’t say so. Over the course of my life, I tried to stay on the path of what’s right. When we have someone who cherishes our life, I feel we owe it to them to live the best life possible. To my sister Nee Nee, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I can never repay you, but I promise to live the best life you wanted for me.

It is my hope you have someone like my sister; if you do, please live your best life possible. Like me, you owe them. May this series of videos, one posted each month, serve as a reminder to live your best life.

I’m Back! And I Got a New YouTube Channel

Hey, it’s been a while, hasn’t it?

It’s been a long ten years. I’ve been up to a lot of things, a lot of personal projects. New books with my friend Amy, writing groups, movies, awards. But lately, I’ve started to look at this blog again and have been thinking…maybe it’s time to make a little bit of a comeback.

Expect a little bit more content from me in the future. Don’t worry, my journey isn’t done yet.

But for now, I got something I want to show y’all. Recently, I’ve started a YouTube channel. Here, I tell you a little bit about my history, give some advice, talk about things that really make you think.

I invite you to come and sit on the corner with me…Pelly’s Corner.

I got a few videos I’d love for you to check out…including one where I tell you the story of the theft of a century. Be sure to check out “She Wrote ‘My Girl’ but They Never Came Back”.

MAMA, WHY DO BABIES CRY?

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Packed House Publications is excited to announce we have found a treasure. Author Amy Winfield and illustrator Katlego Kagbale is the first children book team to join our family.

“Mama, Why Do Babies Cry?” is Mrs. Winfield’s first book. In this heartwarming story a young child asks her mother why babies cry. The answers that follow are both rich and insightful.

Married to the text are the most eye-popping illustrations that will make you take notice and will remain with you for years to come. Katlego Kgabale, is the most talented illustrator I have seen in a long time. Her eye for detail is remarkable; she is truly an illustrator to watch.

When asked why she wrote this lovely children’s book, Mrs. Winfield answers in her no-non-sense style. “I wrote this book specifically as a way to assist parents, grandparents, and all caretakers in their efforts to explain why babies cry. It is my hope that the beautiful imagery of this multicultural book will not only entertain your child, but will also help them grow socially and intellectually.”

 Packed House Publications is blessed to have found these very talented women. It is our hope there will be many more amazing works from this incredible duo.

 

Please purchase your copy of “Mama, Why Do Babies Cry,” today!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B016NMQJQM