Cardi B – Woman of the Year???

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Well well well. How are we doing, friends?

Let’s do a quick temperature check…because…after last Thursday’s post…yowza. That comments section was full of more pointed negative comments directed at me, personally…good golly.

So let’s just take a deep breath. Everyone is welcome here. All opinions, and thoughts and beliefs are respected.

I am not going to apologize for holding my beliefs, just as I wouldn’t expect you to, either. And, as many people thought my remarks were “harsh” or “ageist,” and that I “disappointed them,” I would just like to invite you to examine the tone you read it with in your mind. Because my intended tone was one of compassion, not disrespect. And the remarks that were misconstrued as ageist, were actually coming from a place of genuine concern for the health of our President….not age.

Anyway. That’s all the lip service I’m going to give to -quote-unquote- “defending my character…” I’m sorry if I offended you, truly. This is who I am. Now, onto tonight’s post.

Which…again, may ruffle some feathers…which again, I am ready for.

Cardi B.

If you’ve never heard of her…well, tonight is going to be a bit of, shall we say…an education.

She was named Billboard’s Woman of the Year. And that…is egregious.

Not because of her musical ability, or work ethic. But because of what she represents, and the deplorable message she’s sending to young women, disguised as “female empowerment.”

This is going to get uncomfortable. And just a fair warning, things are going to get a little…”R-rated.”

Cardi B was made famous by her recent song, “WAP.”

What is “WAP?” you may be asking?

Well, it’s an acronym. For female genitalia in the state of sexual arousal.

“Wet A** P****”

Believe me, I was as uncomfortable typing that out as you are reading it right now.

But that song is why Cardi B was named Woman of the Year.

Cardi B – who’s song, WAP, completely objectifies women, reducing their worth to literally their genitalia. Who’s lyrics glorify prostitution, and violent sexual degradation, and equates a woman’s sexual promiscuity with liberation.

But the kicker is that this vulgar garbage is being celebrated as the anthem for female empowerment.

Female empowerment: “I don’t cook, I don’t clean. But let me tell you how I got this ring.”

Cardi B, ladies and gentlemen. Cardi B.

The same Cardi B who, at the Grammy’s, performed WAP live, and during it, simulated explicit lesbian sexual acts during primetime on network television.

But I’m not here to talk about or judge Cardi B, herself.

The Good Lord knows I have no room to judge, as my past is full of a laundry list of sins, 12 miles long.

How she chooses to live her life is between she and God. And I wish her the best. Truly. I have nothing against her.

What I do take issue with, it the detrimental effect that this “WAP-culture” has had on our society. And I was going to say “on young people” –– but that would be an unfair limitation, because the impact of “Cardi-culture” can be felt by people as young as 10, to my age, all the way to the Donald Trumps of the world.

It’s the newest wave of feminism. This “celebration” of a fast life where sex has become transactional, meaningless and what’s expected when you meet up with that guy you just met on a dating app. (We’re the generation that killed romance, remember?)

What message are we sending to our impressionable young girls? She’s right on the cusp of entering womanhood, and we’re telling her that her worth and value and dignity are determined by her genitals — her WAP — and that her sexual conquests are going to be the most important achievements she earns.

Where have we gone so terribly, terribly wrong?

And liberal feminists are completely on board. After all, it was the invention of the birth control pill back in the 1960’s that birthed the new wave of feminism and brought about the sexual revolution.

But how are we celebrating the creator of this WAP culture with “Woman of the Year?”

Seriously? Are they joking? Is this some kind of ironic stunt? Because when you look at how this song has actually degraded women — not just lyrically, but it real life…it is ludicrous.

Hookup culture. Meaningless relationships that leave women feeling worthless and used. And — let’s call it like it is: this song normalized rape culture.

Rape culture: which blames the rape on the victim as the instigator. Rape culture: which implies that a woman is asking for it by what she’s wearing or how she’s dancing.

This song is glorifying that.

Lock. Stock. And Barrel.

Because it communicates that, yes…a woman wants to be beaten, tied up, used sexually and it gives the “all clear” to men who wish to fornicate without consent.

We have completely forgotten where we came from.

We’ve thoroughly forgotten who we are.

We’ve utterly abandoned how God defines us, and what it truly means to be a woman.

Let us remember Proverbs 31, and how it describes that of a noble woman more valuable “than rubies.”

“She is clothed with strength and dignity…She speaks with wisdom…Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.“

It celebrates her work ethic. How she provides for her family and conducts smart business affairs. She has a family and a husband and they are blessed by her strength and feminine power.

Pope John Paul II praises the feminine genius, saluting all the gifts that make us uniquely equipped to bring our distinctly feminine qualities into whatever we do.

Female Empowerment is not how many men we can rack up on our “sexual roster.” Actually the exact opposite, because when all is said and done, that will leave a woman feeling nothing more than empty and powerLESS.

True Female Empowerment is actually the spiritual and moral strength of a woman who harnesses her feminine genius to battle evil and work for good, while upholding humanity.

An empowered female recognizes her gift of self. Her gift of a willing spirit – saying YES to life, to God, to the life He has planned for her as the Crown of Creation.

An empowered female is sensitive to others’ needs, and generously exercises compassion, empathy, love and charity.

A truly empowered female knows that her worth is far greater than her bedroom performance. But rather, that she is a daughter of God, created on purpose, for a purpose. And nothing can diminish that inherent value and dignity.

Not an eating disorder. Not any stain on your past. Not even composing a song about WAPs.

The dignity and value of a woman cannot be added to or taken away. Because it is in every fiber of our being, as God’s creation.

Imagine if that was the message we were sending to young women, instead of this twisted filth comprised in WAP.

What a world that would be.

Who would YOU bestow with the honor of Woman of the Year?

“This is what the Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.” Ez 37:5

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266 thoughts on “Cardi B – Woman of the Year???”

    1. Thank you Scott! I’m glad this struck a chord with you! 🙂 It’s wild out there! Hugs and love xox

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      1. It should resonate with everyone. We have daughters and the conflicting messages they’re receiving about being professional and independent and then this is splashed and supported by the media cartel. My heart breaks for kids.

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      2. you’re SO right. media cartel. It’s terrible. They need real role models!!

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  2. Keep speaking up and speaking out. Cardi B is not the right role model for young women. Billboard might have been going for big sales by naming her. But character and truth win in the long run.

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    1. Thank you so much John for the encouraging words! I agree – character and truth for the win for sure! glad you stopped by! Hugs and love xox

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    1. hahah oh my gosh JB, you’re hysterical. Definitely not fishing for that answer!!! but thank you 🙂 thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox

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  4. Bravo Caralyn, bravo for telling it like it is. I have never heard of her and that I’m glad for. She’s a horrid example of how young ladies and women should behave. And some people fail to understand why America is sliding down the slippery slope. God bless you. 🙏🏻❤️

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    1. Thank you so much John! I’m so glad this resonated with you. Yeah, you’re definitely better off not knowing of her. I agree. it is absolutely terrifying to think about what young people are exposed to!!! Hugs and love xox

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    1. I agree, Marla. It is terrifying to see what young people are being fed. terrifying. i look forward to reading your post! thanks for stopping by. Hugs and love xox

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  6. Oh. How. Awful. Your comments brought tears to my eyes and chills down my spine. Thanks (unfortunately) for educating us on this atrocity. Scriptures have warned us over and over about those who call evil good (see Isaiah 5:20-21). May God have mercy on our nation for our willing descent into these depths, and may women wake up and see the abominable fate they are gullibly accepting. Let’s hope that Cardi B starts to lose fans and money over all this and wakes up, too. You have spoken the truth, and God’s truth is what will set people free.

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    1. thank you friend for your encouraging words. You’re right – it is terrifying to see what young people are being fed as “truth” and “good.” I’m afraid our society is going to have to hit rock bottom before we realize the need for a change. Big prayers are needed! Hugs and love xox

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  7. You did it again precious young woman! Yes, I agree with Mr. Harrell keep up your courage, boldness, and continue being a defender of purity of mind, body, and spirit. You rock-the type of woman I want for my son. Love your heart!

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    1. thank you so much for your encouraging words, Giselle! awww, what a kind thing to say!! yeah, it is really scary to see the “role models” kids have today, like Cardi B. Woman of the Year…goodness gracious. Thanks again for stopping by! Hugs and love xox

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      1. I know well, cause I’m a 6th grade English teacher, teaching in a title 1 community with kids copying celebrities that are NOT wholesome role models. 🙏🇺🇸and the 🌏 in general!

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      2. oh my gosh – that is amazing. You rock. teachers are such heroes! Your job is so important in the lives of those young people! praying for you and your students!!

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  8. I pray one day she looks at herself in the mirror and finds the reflection is immoral. That’s all I will say since we are not to judge, especially not to judge unbelievers. God Bless.

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    1. I will join you in that prayer, Sandy! And that she then will feel the strong, merciful arms of Jesus, taking her as she is, and loving her where she’s at! thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox

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  9. Thanks for the new edition of my dictionary, it’s odd, words do matter, but the context should always be understood, music is often used by many as a sign of rebellion, nothing more, and given the state of the planet and the useless promises uttered by one leader after another, as they do, it’s proper for people who are young to distrust them, Jesus even makes the point too, you might enjoy what you hear, but what do you make of their actions afterwards.
    stay safe in this odd world, thanks for the post, amen

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    1. hahah oh my gosh, too funny. yes – that’s a new hat for me: merriam webster! haha That’s a great point about music. Even the beatles could be seen as rebellious at the time. thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox

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      3. there are many who prey on the kind nature of many, and in times of crisis, they are too plentiful, cheers, stay safe, amen

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  10. Beautifully written, Caralyn! I look at the photo of Mother Theresa and see true beauty in her love and charity. Of course, she may not have the “modern beauty” we are used to in Hollywood, but the beauty of her heart is eternal. I hope that Cardi B, a physically beautiful woman by Hollywood’s standards, will one day know Jesus and also cultivate a heart of true beauty found in His Word. And this is also a convicting reminder for me to remember to pursue the eternal qualities of a gentle, quiet, feminine, spirit so precious to God.

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    1. thank you so much Emily! I’m so glad you enjoyed the post! Yes – that is my favorite photo of her. i think she is absolutely breath takingly beautiful in it. and to think that she struggled with unbelief at times. she is amazing. Yes! i will join you in that prayer for Cardi! Jesus’ love and mercy are life changing! Hugs and love xox

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  11. At a time when psychologists and experts in addiction disorders are literally screaming the warning that the unchecked spread of porn is now a serious mental and emotional health issue, the very last thing society needs is to glorify women who encourage participation in the scourge that is pornography! As you put so well, nothing is more demeaning and detrimental to the advance of women’s rights than to tell them only their sexuality defines their worth. May everyone revolt against this horrible trend and shame those like Cardi B who are making money from propagating filth.

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    1. you’re so so SO right, Rollie. Porn is a pandemic of epic proportions. Truly. It is terrifying. And people have access to it for free right from their smart phone in their pocket. amen. thanks for stopping by. Hugs and love xox

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    1. thank you so much!!! i appreciate your support!!! yes – i think a lot of parents are unaware of the perversion of the music their kids are listening to, and what they’re watching on Tik Tok. it’s really scary. thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox

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  13. You find American pop culture gross, no news there. You aren’t fond of Blacks — that’s what I’ve seen from you before.

    As to your take on women and sex, it’s interesting that it’s the role prescribed by conservative men you find so appealing. Especially because you don’t live that life — no family, husband, or kids.
    As you say you are entitled to your opinion — entitled.

    For a writer who thinks your posts are misread and people miss what you’re saying, well, that’s your fault. Perhaps you need to reread before posting and learn to read between the lines. You know hermeneutics.

    Also, other than the bible, what is the last book you read?

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    1. Thanks Steven. Your comments always make me feel so validated. And wouldn’t you know…the last book I read was one I was a contributor to. That and…”How to Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul.” So there you go. Hugs and love xox

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  14. Well, this will sound cliche but oh well. Woman of the Year goes to my wife, the mom and kindergarten teacher is 26 years who is a mom to all those kids doe all those years who continues to receive messages from them long after they have graduated. She has influence those kid’s lives beyond the world’s understanding. She continues to also serve in the role of pastor’s wife in a time when standing for the truth is not easy!

    So, thank you did your stance and I just had to answer you call to vote for Woman of the Year!

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    1. Thank you so much Dwayne for joining the conversation! Yes! your wife sounds like an amazing woman!! oh my gosh we need more teachers like her. they are heroes! 🙂 so glad you stopped by! Hugs and love xox

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  15. Well I like her I don’t take nothing attitude and I was a wild when I was 20 but come on she shouldn’t be what our young people want to be like I’m not ok letting daughter of mine listening or praising her thank you for your honesty and giving me strength to say my opinion

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    1. Thank you so much April for sharing your thoughts on this! So true! definitely not a role model! glad you stopped by 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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    2. Oh! and there’s a video of Cardi “dancing” in her kitchen to WAP, and her little toddler daughter comes into the room, and Cardi scrambled to turn off the song…so clearly, SHE’s not okay with her daughter listening to it either! haha

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  16. You my dear! I nominate you! For this post and all others before it. (I’m truly surprised you had any negative comments on the last, but I must have read it in the intended tone. 😉 I thought it was spot on, as most your posts are) THANK YOU for always being bold, respectful, and willing to speak the truth even when it’s not popular to speak it. Please never stop. You are like fresh air in this sad twisted world!!! ♥️

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    1. hahah oh my gosh you’re too funny! and kind! goodness, thank you 🙂 I’m glad you read it in the intended tone 😉 I am truly so touched by your generous words of encouragement. truly. my heart needed that today. thank you. i hope you have a wonderful evening! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you Carley for sharing your thoughts on this! Sounds like your daughter has a good head on her shoulders!! 🙂 Good job! 🙂 glad you stopped by! Hugs and love xox

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  18. Great read! On board with what you said. It’s sad to see how some are desensitized to indecency. All we can do is pray for them to find the conviction of the Holy Spirit.

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    1. thank you so much Loren! i’m so glad it resonated with you. you’re so right- there is power in prayer, and we need to pray for them and our nation at large! glad you stopped by! Hugs and love xox

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    1. I was holding out hope that it was a joke…i really was. But alas, society has spoken. Come, Holy Spirit! praying for our country! thanks Hilary for stopping by! Hugs and love xox

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  20. “The dignity and value of a woman cannot be added to or taken away. Because it is in every fiber of our being, as God’s creation.”

    Amen! Well said, Caralyn, and excellent write-up too. The words of Jesus who said, “as it were in the days of Noah…” comes to mind.

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    1. Thank you so much Darryl! I’m so glad it struck a chord with you! yes! those are words of truth. We’ve got to stick close to the Lord in prayer! Hugs and love xox

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  21. You reminded me of a friend who lost her husband to cancer. She slept around a bit, looking for some love, some companionship. She told Julie and I it just made her feel worse. So who has those feelings when they sleep around? I’m betting most. Who will admit it in this culture and not toe the party line? Most everyone.

    I’d heard of Cardi B and WAP, but didn’t know anything about her or that acronym. I really feel like the world has passed me by. Like when I had to ask you what “OG” meant! 😊 It’s scary to see just how depraved it’s all getting.

    THANK YOU for having the courage after last week’s attacks to speak truth! I know you have your way of dealing it, but it’s a shame it happens anyway. Then again, didn’t Jesus say to expect the world’s hate because of Him? You’re obviously on the right track!

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    1. Hi Jeff – depraved is such a good word to describe it. depraved and destitute. My heart and prayers are with young people today who are growing up and trying to navigate it all. yikes. Come, Holy Spirit. Thanks for the encouragement. It was good that I had a jam packed weekend so that I could be combing through my phone all day obsessing over the negativity. it’s true – Jesus divides! He never said it would be comfortable! thank you so much for sharing this sage wisdom. I think I saw an email from you today — I’ll get back to you tomorrow on that front! hope your week is off to a great start! Hugs and love xox

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  23. Thank you for speaking out about this! Absolutely agree with you, and one does not need to be religious to see that current glorification of female sexuality to the point of limiting all other female strengths is wrong. The long term cultural impact of such approach is very harmful because, as you rightfully put, the emphasis is on looks and sexuality rather than any personality characteristics, intelligence or contribution/value to the society. Thanks for highlighting the issue!

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    1. Thank you so much Annette! I appreciate you sharing your heart on this. You’re absolutely right about that – the long term cultural impact is going to be detrimental. Hugs and love xox

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  25. I could not agree with you more about Cardi B. She has also admitted to drugging and robbing men when she was basically a prostitute. My nomination for Woman of the Year would have to be Jodi Shaw, who stood up against cancel culture at Smith college.

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    1. thank you so much William. I know – I didn’t even get in to that aspect of her history, because after last Thursday’s post, I didn’t want to come across as attacking her personally, but she has said and done some DEPLORABLE things, without remorse. I agree! Hugs and love xox

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    2. If I want to turn my youngsters off something , the zThey would probably never quickest way is for me to like it. My son has gone off several bands once I started to like them. Maybe the fastest way to deal with this song is for we wrinklies to start liking it, Suddenly in my experience this makes things no longer cool. Once I started loving Mongolian band The Hu, my son said I had ruined it for him. They never listen to Cardi B, so I don’t need to bother fortunately.

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      1. haha oh gosh, you bring up a great point! a little reverse psychology! interesting tactic!!

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  27. However our outrage, youngsters see simply as a sign something is “edgy”. In our day it was Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s RELAX, which was every bit as crude, but I confess to having loved it.

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  28. I. Love. When. This. Happens.
    “When what happens, Galbs?”
    Well, when disparate worldview circles overlap. It’s such an awesome reminder of the old chestnuts that some politicians will trot out, that there’s more that unites us than divides us – which I truly believe.
    Today, our thought overlap was about rape culture. I completely agree with your assertion that Cardi is no one that should be held up as such a high example of what it is to be a woman or person of the year. In my opinion, this designation is simply pandering for readers. I’ve heard WAP exactly once and thought, “What is this drivel?”, but aside from not appreciating her talent, I also find the manner in which she comports herself to fail such a lofty title as Woman of the Year. What example is she setting for young people? In addition to the lackluster examples you enumerated, I’d add infantilizing women. The way she talks is childish. Saying a woman that sexualizes childishness is problematic on so many levels. Not only does it empower predators like Matt Gaetz, it encourages younger women to seek out adult behaviors that they most likely aren’t anywhere near ready for, emotionally.
    It’s a terrible and dangerous set of values to celebrate.
    On my blog, today’s rape culture entry had to do with people being upset at a change in the ending to the Snow White ride. Instead of the evil Queen dying at the end, it ends with the kiss of Prince Charming waking Snow White from her charmed slumber.
    The issue? Insane people are calling it non-consensual. 🤦🏽

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    1. Exactly — what example is she setting for young people. it’s absolutely terrible. so problematic. oh my gosh i had no idea about the Snow White ride. wow. thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts! Hugs and love xox

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    1. thank you so much Lisa! I’m so glad this struck a chord with you. it’s a scary world out there and my prayers are with the young people who are trying to navigate it!! i appreciate your kind words!! Hugs and love xox

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  31. Amen, Powerful truth friend. Continue to shed light, even pull back the curtains on the enemies schemes and how we in this world are being deceived. Awesome Word and I pray that we ad God’s children continue to speak boldly when the time arrives.

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    1. Thank you so much friend. I appreciate your support. You’re right – the enemy is on the prowl, and uses pop culture as a pawn, i’m afraid. Praying with you! Hugs and love xox

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  32. Youuuuu better stop being apologetic for speaking truth!! I totally agree and remember we are living in times where evil is good and good is evil and living for God is unpopular. Keep doing what you’re doing-some of us love it and support it with the same perspective and heart. I say this to all, judging is not correction; judging is telling someone where they’re going for what they are doing. If judging was correction and correction was wrong, why do we discipline our kids, dispute tickets and illegitimate bills, or a cold plate of food that was supposed to be warm? Judging is wrong, but correction is Godly as it says, “Blows and wounds cleanse evil and beatings purge the inrmost man” Proverbs 20:30. Be blessed my lady!

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    1. “Better stop being apologetic for speaking truth.” I like that! I’m reminded of, George Orwell’s, succinct comment from his 1984, “In an age of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”

      Now, ain’t that the truth in our world today? Alas!

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    2. Thank you so much for your kind words and support. it seriously means the world. you’re right – God is unpopular, and the world has sadly turned its back on God and His teaching. Great reminder! Hugs and love xox

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  33. Music is my pet topic. My taste is usually more outrageous than my youngsters. There was also Wild Thing by The Troggs. Rude, sexist you name it. As for my penchant for ACDC and heavy mental . I have to have some vices.

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  34. (1) This is what happens when schools are taken over by runaway grade inflation. Back in my day, she would have been Cardi F.

    (2) My thoughts about Cardi B as the Woman of the Year can be summed up in three words; I think you can guess what they are. I’ll give you a hint: it’s the same three words I used to sum up the Biden administration so far.

    Keep writing, keep speaking out, and keep being you.

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    1. Thank you Greg for sharing your thoughts on this. You’re absolutely right – we’re glorifying terrible garbage and literally awarding deplorable behavior. Cardi F — haha true! Hugs and love xox

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  35. Thank you for writing about the elephant in the room. Satan is having a field day with people right now and sadly it is the youth. I stumbled upon that disgusting video and was shocked at what people think is talent and good music.
    Please God, send Jesus back, the world is not the same one where I grew up.

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    2. Thank you so much Kristine for your support and sharing your heart on this. AMEN – the enemy is having a field day, and using pop culture as his pawn. praying with you, for those young people as they try to navigate this broken world! Hugs and love xox

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    1. thank you so much Liz! I’m so glad it resonated with you!! It’s a scary world out there! Hugs and love xox

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  37. Excellent post. I’m proud of you for your thoughtful and thought stimulating articles; including last week. Often people get angry and/or argumentative as a “defensive” mechanism. You demonstrate courage and prowess to stand for your beliefs and principles . As a Daddy and GrandDaddy, our young ladies are and should be proud of themselves and their accomplishments in society and the world; not as property, possession, or trophies. Hugs and Love 🤗 & ❤️!

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    1. Thank you so much HJ! I so appreciate your support. Yeah, sometimes standing up for God and His teaching is going to be unpopular, but Jesus never said it would be easy. In fact, just they opposite…Yes! Amen! Not as property, possession or trophies –so well said!! grateful for you!! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much Don for your support and encouraging words. it truly means so much. hope your week is off to a great start. Hugs and love xox

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  39. I love you. I agree with you, Rape culture: which blames the rape on the victim as the instigator. Rape culture: which implies that a woman is asking for it by what she’s wearing or how she’s dancing is something we all should be talking about and until we do, we are doomed to keep objectifying women. Thank you so much for your courage to speak your truth.

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    1. Awww, thank you so much Mozayik! I really appreciate your support and encouragement. I agree – that needs to be rectified and the objectification and sexualization needs to stop! Hugs and love xox

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  40. Thanks for writing this. The woman and her culture are disgusting. The Libs have gone off the deep end. These people are nuts and need to be brought to justice. She and hers are sick and wrong.

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    1. Thank you friend for your support. Off the deep end for sure. Up is down, right is wrong, wrong is right…we are completely backwards as a society. Jesus, help us! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thanks Alice, yeah I hope your daughters don’t either. She is definitely culprit #1 to the degradation of our culture. Heaven help us. glad you stopped by! Hugs and love xox

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  43. I can’t help but think of the Hunger Games and the decadence of the people in that time . Our culture is deteriorating so fast. It’s so sad ! Come soon Jesus!

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    1. oh you’re right PK! great connection! Yeah the deterioration of goodness in society is scary and she is perpetrator #1. Satan is having a field day. Come soon, Jesus! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you Zina! yeah – beyond horrible indeed. We need real role models for our young people! Hugs and love xox

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  46. Absolutely!! My Grandmothers were the women deserving of an award- one was a missionary in Africa and one successfully raised 3 Christian children right during the depression while losing one son to leukemia and enduring an alcoholic, violently abusive husband- and both have their reward in Heaven now, which is the only reward worth anything really. I so agree! Love you as always, beautiful friend. Hugs!XO😃❤

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    1. Hello my beautiful friend! Oh my gosh your grandmothers sound like incredible women. absolutely – women of the year right there! My goodness, I am so moved by their stories. The world was better because they were in it. thank you for that beautiful tribute to them. Yes – they have received the greatest reward. i look forward to meeting them one day 🙂 Love you friend! Hugs xox

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      2. Absolutely! And what a joyous and beautiful day that will be! Hugs and love xox

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  47. The measure of debauchery of society is not the real measure of how far from God as a whole we are. Yes, cardi openly shows who she is. Effectively anyone who shows all of the best characteristics of Christianity, may at one point hear the words “depart from me, I never knew you”. Perhaps cardi for all of her sexuality, could be closer to finding salvation than you or me being born into churches but not being being born again. We are to be a light to a world of darkness, when you light up a room that has not been cleaned, should you be surprised to find it dirty? If a rooms light is dimmed or gone out, how can it become cleaned? Salt is good but when it loses its flavor should it not be cast out like it has in the past? If one wants to see change in the world it first starts with God’s own people, whether the Jew first, the early church, the Catholic Church or the protestant church. If you follow history you know God revives generations and the light slowly fades as people walk away from truth and relationship for tradition and a safe way not to contend with their own sins. So if you are upset by Cardi’s conduct I guarantee god is too. However, we know from scriptures where this world has been and where it goes.

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    1. Hi Jimmy, thank you for this powerful response. You bring up a great point – she is also on a journey, and who am i to judge. God loves to forgive, and His mercy is as vast as the ocean. Hugs and love xox

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      1. Amen. I was reading James, it is good to know right from wrong in others so that we don’t follow into the same things, however it is better to call out ourselves first and foremost so that we can be that light. We can go through life upset by all of the right things which we should be upset by and forget the truth that our own unrighteousness is as deadly with out his grace and mercy. This is the good news. I think that people can not abstain from judgement because God has placed his laws on our hearts, and to love God with all our hearts we need his undeserving forgiveness and to love others we must forgive others in the same way.
        Now that doesn’t mean you are wrong in knowing right from wrong nor wrong to discuss things as the world tells us it is wrong. There is a balance 😊

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      2. Amen! James…pearls of wisdom, right?! My mom led a Bible study on James – super fabulous book!

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    1. Thank you Curtis for this response! i look forward to learning more about the Mother of Peace! Hugs and love xox

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  49. I enjoy reading your articles. Can’t say I read them all due to the tempo of other obligations. I seldom make comments on anyone’s articles because I have a difficult time reducing comments to accommodate the bumper sticker mentality. If any want to know what is going on you must read history. Of course all this has “last days” written all over it but we’ll put that aside at present because those who love God and follow His teachings already know we are in the last days. Let’s talk about days past. In the early 30’s the leadership of the new Germany needed to create a super-race; a race that would do their bidding without thought or conscience. One of the 1st steps was to break down the moral fiber of the social order. Young men and women, who were raised with a moral structure, were encouraged to set that aside and enjoy the body’s fruits; promiscuity was the order of the day. Children were placed in government controlled schools and taught the same and these children grew up 10 years later to report their parents for dissident behavior and were proud of their actions when their parents were carted away to re-education camps. These same children, who were taught to set aside morality, worked to destroy a culture and willingly participated in genocide. Read the history of Nazi Germany of the 30’s and 40’s and then read passages of Daniel, Isaiah and Revelation… the 1st step is to remove the moral foundation. Cardi B is playing her part. What does it say about a society that grants woman of the year to a person who sings a song about rape culture and the degradation of our sons and daughters. The hatred that Satan has for use is no longer hidden and orchestrated from a dark corner, but paraded under the spotlight and our society applauds it. Isaiah 5:20

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    1. Hi Steve, thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. You’re right – the end days indeed. Very terrifying to read about that time. WOW – you put that so powerfully about the enemy. you’re absolutly right – praded under the spotlight, and society is absolutely applauding it and worshiping it. thank you again for this powerful response! and thank you for your readershiP! Hugs and love xox

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  50. It is how you think. And how you think is how you will act. Cardi B is just the present-day representation of the representations of the past. Even in the bible. Other than hunger and the drive to survive, sex is the strongest drive of nature. To keep it alive and thriving, many will exploit it to their benefit. It is only the exploitation that is wrong. Nature is not. God made us who we are: sexual beings and all. No Cardi B does not represent the empowerment of women and the female gender. When you see such, the finger always points to the left.

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    1. You bring up such powerful points, James. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts on this. Hugs and love xox

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