Why She Cares About Her Appearance: What Women Want: Part Two

Last week, in an attempt to help out every man in a relationship, I talked about how, despite what most men think, women are not that complicated. It’s simply a case of men not truly wanting to understand their lady. We also talked about  how she wants her feelings to be heard and understood, not solved. This week, we’ll deal with an issue that many, if not every, man has dealt with — women’s appearances. Men, here’s what you need to know: read more

Where Have You Been, Stuart?

You may (or may not) have noticed that I’ve been much less active on Twitter and Facebook this past week. And I definitely didn’t write a blog. Why’s that you ask? For one, I’ve been on a bit of a vacation — a much overdue vacation at that. Two, I’ve got so much on my mind that I really don’t know how to consolidate it down into one post. But I’ll work on it. read more

Tax-Deductible Online Giving Instructions—Haiti July 2010

I’m so excited that you’ve decided to support me on this upcoming trip to Haiti! Below are step by step instructions on how to give via Victory World Church‘s website, where all gifts will be tax-deductible.

1.) Go to Victory World Church‘s website, and click on the “Online Giving” button on the right hand side. This page should appear:

2.) If you do not have an account, you’ll need to create one. Do so by clicking on the “Create Account” button and filling in your information. (You do not need phone numbers, but you do need to complete address so they can mail you a receipt.) The screen should look like this:

3.) Once you’ve complete that form, you’ll be logged into the system. Go back to the “Online Giving” portion of the website which should look like this, now that you’ve logged in:

4.) From the drop down menu, select “Missions”

5.) You will be asked for the dollar amount and any comments. IMPORTANT: Make sure you put “Stuart McDonald — Haiti July 2010″ in the comments box or the funds will no go towards my trip!

6.) Select your method of payment. (No credit cards are allowed; only debit. If you’d like to give via credit card, you can donate via PayPal on this page.)

7.) Fill out your information, just as you would on any other site. IMPORTANT: Make sure you put “Stuart McDonald — Haiti July 2010″ in the comments box or the funds will no go towards my trip!

8.) Click “Submit Payment” and you’re good to go! Thank you SO MUCH for your donation! I cannot wait to get on the ground and assist the people of Haiti in July.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to let me know or to contact Victory World Church directly if the issue concerned their online giving interface. Thank you again for your support!

Why You Shouldn’t Blog For Money

Writer’s Constipation

Writing is something I love to do, and allegedly, something I do well. (I say allegedly because I’ve received compliments, yet I compare it to others and can’t help but think about what a long way I have to go.) But as of late it seems as if writing has become more of a challenge for me than ever before. I don’t mean the actual mechanics or the writing, but moreso the translation of what’s in my head onto the page.

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Why You Need To Be At Destinations!

Coming this Friday, May 14, is one of my favorite things in the world — Destinations! If you don’t know about Destinations, it’s an Atlanta-based hip-hop/spoken word (with a little R&B) show that I co-host four times a year. The pieces are edgy, honest, and powerful. I want to take this time to invite you to come and and enjoy the show. read more

Jesus Wanted To Separate Church And State?

World Fitness Day (#WorldFit) Recap

Why I’ll Be At #WorldFit Day!

Whether we like it or not (and most of us don’t), fitness is a crucial part of our lives. It ensures that we remain healthy, properly functioning, and most importantly, alive. Don’t let the skinny frame fool you — I’m not a fitness buff. I was at one point a few years ago, though. I would be in the gym five days out of the week, cardio for at least an hour and perhaps some weights. read more

The Dangers of Shortsightedness

Recently, I had a friend tell me a sad, but probably all too common story. One of his friends had a daughter who was 14 years old. Although things seemed to be going well in the daughter’s life from the outside, she must’ve been a different person on the inside. Late one afternoon her younger, six year old brother walked into their shared bathroom to find that his sister had hung herself. Obviously shocked and scared, the boy let out a blood curdling scream, causing their mother to come rushing. Their mother ran into the room, snatched her down and upon detecting a faint pulse, began emergency procedures and what able to resuscitate her. While the girl survived her suicide attempt, because of the lack of blood flowing to her brain for an extended length of time, she has severe brain damage. read more