Christopher D Coleman

“Have you hidden who you really are from those around you? Have you hidden how you are changing or aging from those around you? Have you hidden your needs and then become angry because they were not being met? “I hid myself.” You can’t have genuine friendships if you hide your true self. If you hide, then your friends will love what you do and not who you are! Suppose that for some reason you can no longer “do what you do.” Does anyone love you just because you are you? Have you revealed the “real you” to anyone else? True friendship and intimacy are achieved when you feel so comfortable around others that you can be yourself. Stop hiding yourself. If you don’t, you may lose your true self and become the lie you pretend to be!”
― T.D. Jakes, T.D. Jakes Speaks to Men, 3-in-1

“Lazarus was beyond sleep; he was dead! Jesus called him “friend” anyway. Some people only call you “friend” as long as they can use you or benefit from your existence.”
― T.D. Jakes, T.D. Jakes Speaks to Men, 3-in-1

“Samson entertained Delilah, and she infiltrated his heart and took his secrets. Avoid entertaining thoughts that will destroy your peace.”
― T.D. Jakes, T.D. Jakes Speaks to Men, 3-in-1

“Somewhere deep within the tormented man there is a tormented child who feels doomed to torment others!”
― T.D. Jakes, T.D. Jakes Speaks to Men, 3-in-1