Repent

Some New Salem members are drawn to this type drama. They go to church looking for the latest episode of this reality series every Sunday. Then they talk about it all week on the radio. Bobby OJay is jealous, because he knows all the ministers aren't blowing all their money. They have 401ks and hefty retirement plans. Not riding around blinged out like Marvin Winans. It started with the wedding with the leather gowns in July. Seven years later here we are talking divorce. Women in the church fighting is an indication of leadership. Heathens don't go to church to clown. This is not good look for a man Pastor Frank Ray's age. If the rumors are true. He has been sqawling and chasing the good sisters for a long time now. When he walks into the room the dresses slide up the thighs. Front pews at his sermons look like a Wendy Williams reunion. The big handkerchiefs the mothers should be carrying for overexposed females are no where in sight. His reputation precedes him with the ladies. He is a "Cocksman". You can't trust him around your woman. He'll go after her.

I heard about his playing before I heard about his preaching. The bible says a good man leaves an inheritance behind for his family. If something happened to the pastor today. He would probably die in debt. Last I heard his son was trying to promote parties. Then I heard he was doing a revival at some church. Both attempts to capitalize on his last name. He hasn't made a big splash with either. If the pastor is rich he should also make it easier on his brother. The poor guy has been working two jobs for over twenty years and still having a hard time. The last time I saw him he was bragging about being Frank Ray's brother. As if that and two quarters would equal a dollar. Don't forget about his estranged wife Deborah. She hasn't been cheap in the past and won't be in the future. Seven years as his wife and no telling how many as his mistress. She had a long run. They both have better days behind them than ahead. She might not be able to keep them. But she'll win them in the divorce. Even though they don't have children. He'll lose at least the house and a car. The new BMW,not the old Bentley. It's probably worth the most.

 Pastor Ray living in the church is like Raiford living in the back of his club. I guess the pastor is living in the infamous bedroom in the church. It seems he would at least be living in one of the condominiums across the street. I don't think he has a lot of money. Like most people think. He is what I call "Atlanta Rich". He spends as much or more than he makes. The story of his estate might make for an episode of "Family Wills". He drives a Bentley he probably bought from Andy at Smith Imports. He owns a home in Eads on which I know he'll take a loss if he sells it anytime soon. Being somewhat of a potentate among preachers in this town. He should be slowing down instead of starting over. Don't be fooled by his cool demeanor. God has been very good to him over the years. It's time for him to try and repent. He has played out.