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Are Oakland County Cops Trolling the Detroit Boarder to Profile Young Black Males?

May 22, 2012 9:31 pm · Posted by Preachas Wife

Guest Writer Joseph Williams

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This time it’s personal! Many of you know me as a long-time advocate for people affected by the “criminal justice system.” For over 30 years I have served men and women in prison, in transition from prison and their families. Naturally I am very much aware of injustices that occur within the “criminal justice system.” Now my own family has become embroiled in a battle with the Oakland County criminal justice system. I live in Detroit, by the way.

On February 8th, my 25-year-old son, Stephen, was stopped (profiled I believe) by an Oakland County deputy, while driving on 8 Mile Road. The reason for the stop was his expired license tab. His car window was broken, he was tasered, arrested, had his car impounded and was charged with a felony for police obstruction. My son has never even had a misdemeanor charge in his life, in case you are wondering.

Stephen’s version of the events differed greatly from the arresting officers’. Therefore, our attorney (a former Oakland County police officer) petitioned the court for a copy of the dashboard camera video to determine who was telling the truth. After waiting for a month we were told that, in violation of their own policy, the officer had stopped the video before the incident which led to the tasering and arrest occurred. When asked why he stopped the video camera, he could not offer a good reason. Actually, he could have remotely restarted the camera at any time but did not. Additionally, the officers gave conflicting testimony during the arraignment in district court.

We have haggled with the Oakland County prosecutor since February in attempt to get the charges dismissed for lack of evidence, but they have refused in an attempt to cover their asses. They fear we will pursue a civil case against them, and at this point they are correct. I believe that Oakland County cops are trolling the 8 Mile boarder to arrest young black male drivers. This is a common practice carried out by police agencies across the country in order to engage in illegal searches, looking for drugs. Is it just me, or does whole thing smell fishy?

Written by Joseph Williams

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I Will Make It Over

May 10, 2013 11:23 am · Posted by Preachas Wife
I Will Make It Over
Unless you have been in my shoes there is not too much you can say to me! That's the problem people are scared to share their testimony of how they made it over! When I make it I over I will gladly tell my story of how I made it over!! So others don't have to struggle like I am! Because I WILL make it over!!!
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Lord Help Me To Hold Out!

April 12, 2013 4:44 pm · Posted by Preachas Wife

Luke 17:5-6
King James Version (KJV)
5 And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.

6 And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamore tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.

Psalm 37:8
New King James Version (NKJV)

8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath;
Do not fret—it only causes harm.

Lamentations 3:25
New King James Version (NKJV)

25 The Lord is good to those who wait for Him,
To the soul who seeks Him.

Isaiah 40:31
New King James Version (NKJV)

31 But those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.
Dear Heavenly Father,

The trials of life are tempting to weigh me down and to lose my hope and faith. Lord Hold back the winds of strife and strengthen me. Lord allow me to hold out until my change comes. Endow me with your Holy Spirit and empower me to do your will not mine. This is my prayer Lord, as your servant to do thy will and to go where you would have me to go, to do what you would have me to do.

Thank you for your love and mercy! Thank you for your power. I claim the promise of Isaiah 40:31 and I plead the blood of the Lamb.

In Jesus Name Amen!

The Song by James Cleveland Rings in my hear

Chorus:
Lord, help me to hold out (3X)
Until my change come
I believe we ought to say that one more time
Lord help me to hold out , please Lord wont you help me
I begging you Lord please Jesus Help Me to Hold out
Until my Until My change come,

Verse 1:
My way may not easy
You did not say that it would be
But when it gets dark
I can't see my way
You told me to put my trust in Thee
That's why I'm asking you
Lord Jesus Lord Jesus Help me to Hold out I am just
about to make it over I need a little help the
Devil tryn to stop me

Verse 2:
Lord I need you to help me to hold out
though the mountain tops to high
I need you to help me to hold out
Give me the patience I need to hold out
Thank you Jesus---Until my change come

Refrain:

Lord help me to hold out
I believe I can hold out
Hold out
Lord Jesus Help Me to hold out , believe I can make
master Lord help me , been crying in the mid night hour
if I can only hear from heaven, Lord
All
Until my change come

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Change in progress ...

April 11, 2013 4:31 pm · Posted by Preachas Wife

When I say I am not what I use to be!! I am beyond amazed at what God has done in my life! He is still working on me and I can see that in how I think, what I do and how I react to the pressures of life!

I am in awe of His love for me that he would take time to mold me and make me into this virtuous woman! I claim it because I know whatever good work he starts in me He will complete it!

Hallelujah Thine the Glory!!! Hallelujah Amen!!! Hallelujah Thine the glory revive us again!

Text:

Philippians 1:6
Proverbs 31
Isaiah 64:8

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Loving The Unlovable

April 11, 2013 10:56 am · Posted by Preachas Wife

Dear Heavenly Father,

Lord today I pray for a loving spirit. A spirit that loves thee unlovable. My very nature is selfish and I tend to think “What about me?”. But Lord today I do not want to have that spirit in my soul. I want to love as you have loved me. You never hold my sins over my head and you never bring up my past except to show me how far I have come.

Your word instructs us in the following.
“Teaching about Love for Enemies

43“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’r and hate your enemy. 44But I say, love your enemies!s Pray for those who persecute you! 45In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike. 46If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much. 47If you are kind only to your friends,t how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that. 48But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.” Matthew 5: 43-48 NLT

So Father as we are striving to be more and more like you please give us a heart that is willing to be made willing. Let our will be lost in thine is my prayer today!

In Jesus Name Amen

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Stephen Williams Profiled by Oakland County Cops?

July 10, 2012 8:40 pm · Posted by Preachas Wife

This is a follow up to the previous post by guest writer: Joseph Williams. As you can see in this police video, it appeared to be a routine traffic stop.. So why turn off the video?? Why taser Stephen? Why the breach of protocol? What is happening to our Young Black Men? Take a Stand and Let your Voice Be Heard! Detroit we cannot stand by and let our sons be misstreated and profiled! Pleas spread this video and Stephen's story! 

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Prayer for June 3, 2012

June 3, 2012 1:19 am · Posted by Preachas Wife

Dear Heavenly Father,

Lord today I need you because my emotions are all over the board. I feel proud, sad, angry and hurt but I know that I have to stay always within your will. I need to remain focused on you and not man.  

In Jesus Name,

Amen

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Dennis Wallace III Open House

May 29, 2012 12:31 pm · Posted by Preachas Wife

He will be a poor college student so anything to help get him on his feet would be greatly appreciated.

Montary Gifts are Accepted, along with items for Tre's Dorm Room (Microwave, Towels, Bedding, Etc....) Thank you!!!

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Prayer for May 27, 2012

May 27, 2012 2:04 pm · Posted by Preachas Wife

Dear Heavenly Father,

I come before your presence with a contrite heart  and a willing spirit. My prayer is that you mold me into who you would have me to be. I ask that you take this wretched sinner that I am and transform me into your likeness so that others would be saved by seeing my transformation. Lord place me where you would have me to be. Forgive me for my neglect of you. Forgive me for how I have mistreated your children and help me to see everyone as a child of God and treat them according. Help me to love as you have loved me.

 

Amen

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Our Pain Will Make Us Stronger

May 11, 2012 10:15 am · Posted by Godshopereborn reblogged by Preachas Wife
Preachas Wife reblogged this from God's Hope Reborn and added:
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A lot of time we go through life with pain that we carried with us not exactly sure how to let it go. In truth its our own fault because we can't do it on our own yet we seem to think that we can so we God comes to help we say 'No God I got this' but we don't have this. We go around saying well Gods not here for me He doesn't care. Yes He does we just can't see it because we don't allow our eyes to be open. We go through things to make us stronger not weaker. We can choose to cry or laugh...smile or frown....become stronger or weaker...its all up to us.