Fatherhood: This Is Legacy | @trackstarz @coachdpolite
I woke up early one morning, struggling through life. I began to mourn the loss of my grandfather all over again. I felt weak and wished he was alive to give me some advice—some strength. My grandfather, along with my grandmother, raised me. Losing him was akin to losing a father. That morning, I penned […]
Why It’s Important to Celebrate Imperfect Fathers: | @trackstarz @intercession4ag
It seems that the culture places men on a pedal stool to a degree when it comes to fatherhood. Men are expected to be perfect or they are only considered effective if they’re more on the perfect side. Case and point, recently with the TI conversation about his daughter’s pap-smear appointments. Many were ready to […]
3 Lessons to Take From Fences Pt. 3- Celebrating and Honoring| Blog| @intercession4ag @trackstarz
After making up our minds to forgive our fathers of their shortcomings and deciding to honor them, it becomes easier to honor them when we look for the good in them. There was definitely good in Troy as there is good in most all men. Troy tried to teach both his sons, Cory and Lyons […]
3 Lessons to Take Away From Fences Pt.2: Our Father’s Imperfections| Blog| @intercession4ag @trackstarz
So, Troy made some poor choices. He had an affair, and a child outside of his marriage. He held his son back from possibly a great opportunity. He was a bit stubborn not realizing that the world around him was changing, and he needed not be so closed minded. Who doesn’t know a Black father […]
3 Lessons to Take Away From ‘Fences’- We Have a Choice Pt 1| Blog| @intercession4ag @trackstarz
I love the film ‘Fences’ because it just makes us appreciate our fathers even more despite imperfections they may have. Father’s are held to a higher standard of accountability, and face more crucial scrutiny than others because of the responsibility that comes with the role. The role of a Father’s impact is undeniable in the […]