On Memorial Day, we had friends over for a cookout. It was not a Memorial Day cookout as much as it was a farewell to friends. My mother decided to invite herself because "I like them too."
Okay, whatever. So there we were, chatting away. And as one person finishes a funny story, my mother says, "I could tell a story, but I won't." This has happened for my entire life. It appears that my mother's goal is to continually try to embarrass me, or hold stories over my head. It seems like a power play from where I stand. Because, let's face it, why would a parent want to embarrass their child (of any age) for the fun of it? Over. And over. And over. For some reason she didn't tell the story. I have my theories. Either she realized it's the wrong thing to do or she finally remembered. Her favorite, most embarrassing stories of me actually stem from horrible things that were done TO me that caused my response. Regardless of why she chose to not share, what was the purpose of saying, "I could tell a story, but I won't." It honestly is her trying to jab me one more time. I know your secrets. I could hurt you. I ignore it for the most part because I'm tired of the crap. It brings it on more. When you push back, they lay it on further. I think this is a petty example of the culture of America these days. I have had loving Christians say that there is nothing wrong with Confederate flag. It's a part of history. Because, after all, the Civil War was fought for more than just slavery. Ya know, after research and years tutoring and teaching, I agree with part of that. The Civil War did have more elements to it than just slavery. But I want to point out, that the slavery was the major issue because it involved directly the treatment of human beings. The Confederate flag may stand for more than just what side of the Civil War's stance on slavery was. However, it's a constant reminder to the black community of the major point of the war. The confederate flag is like my mother stating, "I could tell a story, but I won't." We live in a society where power wins. Those that are humble get mistaken for weak. And those searching for their next high of taking advantage of the little guy will take it. We don't need the reminders of evil in our midst. We need the reminder of Good. The pure goodness from the pure God. We will not be fixed until the world finds the Prince of Peace. Until then, those of us that know him, must show him and live lives that reflect him. It's the only way we will come out of this. Wave the flag of freedom. I'm not referring to the American flag, but to the flag of God. Show the Holy Spirit lives. We need him.
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