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"In A Byrd's Nest"

The American Dream. Not the singer/producer. The actual American Dream! We all grow up and learn that the American Dream consists of wealth, fame, and success. Wealth is the aspect I would like to focus on because it can come along with fame and success. Everyone wants to prosper in all that they do. Prosperity has become a big deal in society today…especially in certain churches.

Prosperity is just a “softer” way to say rich. I am a firm believer of, “If God wanted everyone to be rich, then there would be no poverty in this world.” Seeing how that is not the case, prosperity preachers need to slow it down just a bit. Yes, PROSPERITY PREACHERS! These are the ones who preach for you to give, give, give and you shall receive, receive, receive. The keyword in that last sentence is give (and they don’t mean your love, trust…

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