Hello Everyone,
Each of us is important to someone. Folks should be known for something. I heard the story of a clerk, who was not known for being very efficient, in a small store was not around one morning, a customer asked the owner's young son, "Where's Joe? Is he sick?" "Nope, he ain't working' here no more," was the reply. "Do you have anyone in mind for the vacancy?" inquired the customer. "Nope! Joe didn't leave a vacancy!"
Now think about that statement which characterized Joe. It applies equally to many in the church today. In serving Christ folks are so lazy and weak that if they left the church their absence would scarcely be noticed. Could that be said about you? I hope not.
"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ." Colossians 3:23-24
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Monday, November 30, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Lead by Example
Hello Everyone,
I heard of a church in Kansas, there can be seen in a cement sidewalk the prints of two baby feet with the toes pointing toward the Church. It was said that 20 years ago, when the sidewalk was being laid, a mother secured permission to stand her baby boy on the wet cement. It is said that the tracks are seen today plainly. The Mother had wanted her little boy to start aright. That should be the desire of every parent. Children need to pointed to go to church. Even better than that is to lead them to church by example. Amen!
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
I heard of a church in Kansas, there can be seen in a cement sidewalk the prints of two baby feet with the toes pointing toward the Church. It was said that 20 years ago, when the sidewalk was being laid, a mother secured permission to stand her baby boy on the wet cement. It is said that the tracks are seen today plainly. The Mother had wanted her little boy to start aright. That should be the desire of every parent. Children need to pointed to go to church. Even better than that is to lead them to church by example. Amen!
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Stay Close to God
Hello Everyone,
When we read Psalms 142, one will read the loneliness of David. David is hiding in a cave from Saul who is busy trying to kill him. What makes one lonely is being chased by the devil. The Devil knows how to get you tired, lonely and separated. He does this many times by cutting you out of the herd. Perhaps, you have seen this happen numbers of time on those nature shows. Only you may not have put thoughts of it as in your world. Now with this in mind, you maybe to come up with someone you know that the devil has cut out of the herd and that person is no longer serving God or anywhere near the church.
There may be someone reading this that is having feelings of loneliness. Sure life is not fair and things won't always go your way. I want to assure you that God really cares and loves you. You have to trust God when you have these feelings of loneliness. Trusting God keeps the devil from cutting you out of the herd. Stay close to God, stay close to those in church in those lonely days. You will be glad you did.
"Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up." Ecclesiates 4:9,10
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
When we read Psalms 142, one will read the loneliness of David. David is hiding in a cave from Saul who is busy trying to kill him. What makes one lonely is being chased by the devil. The Devil knows how to get you tired, lonely and separated. He does this many times by cutting you out of the herd. Perhaps, you have seen this happen numbers of time on those nature shows. Only you may not have put thoughts of it as in your world. Now with this in mind, you maybe to come up with someone you know that the devil has cut out of the herd and that person is no longer serving God or anywhere near the church.
There may be someone reading this that is having feelings of loneliness. Sure life is not fair and things won't always go your way. I want to assure you that God really cares and loves you. You have to trust God when you have these feelings of loneliness. Trusting God keeps the devil from cutting you out of the herd. Stay close to God, stay close to those in church in those lonely days. You will be glad you did.
"Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up." Ecclesiates 4:9,10
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Monday, November 23, 2009
God's Beginning
Hello Everyone,
One of my favorite time is in the morning. I love to watch God start another new day. I enjoy watching the rising of the sun and that special time when it seems that God is waking his creations up from a peaceful night of rest. It is then that the birds come alive. The crows starts to yell. The sparrow get busy looking for food. And the old owl says his last amen before retiring for the day. The flowers and plants seem to all perk up to get ready for what ever the day brings. It is a wonderful time of expecting, a reminder of God's beginning.
"And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day." Genesis 1:5
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
One of my favorite time is in the morning. I love to watch God start another new day. I enjoy watching the rising of the sun and that special time when it seems that God is waking his creations up from a peaceful night of rest. It is then that the birds come alive. The crows starts to yell. The sparrow get busy looking for food. And the old owl says his last amen before retiring for the day. The flowers and plants seem to all perk up to get ready for what ever the day brings. It is a wonderful time of expecting, a reminder of God's beginning.
"And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day." Genesis 1:5
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Friday, November 20, 2009
No need in making a decision!
Hello Everyone,
I pray that you find yourself faithful to Sunday School and to Church. It is really important and you will be glad you did. I read one day many years ago about an answer that J. Edgar Hoover gave to this question. I believe that it is still correct for today.
The late J. Edgar Hoover was once asked, "Should I make my child go to Sunday school and church?" His reply was both Scriptural and practical. "Yes," said the former head of the FBI, "you certainly should, and with no further discussion about the matter. You may be startled by my answer, but what do you say to Junior when he comes to breakfast on Monday morning and announces he isn't going to school anymore? You know! He goes! How do you answer him when he comes home covered with mud and says, 'I'm not going to take a bath.' Junior bathes, doesn't he? Why all this timidity, then, in the realm of spiritual guidance and growth? You say you're going to let him wait and decide what church he wants to go to when he is old enough? Quit your kidding! You wouldn't wait until he's grown up to choose whether he wishes to be clean or dirty, would you? Do you let him decide for himself whether to take medicine when he's sick? Do you? How shall we respond, then, when Junior says he doesn't want to go to Sunday school and church? That's easy! Just be consistent. Tell him, 'Son, in our house we ALL go to Sunday school and church, and that includes you!' Your firmness and example will furnish a bridge over which youthful rebellion will then travel into many rich and satisfying spiritual experiences."
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
Proverbs 22:6
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
I pray that you find yourself faithful to Sunday School and to Church. It is really important and you will be glad you did. I read one day many years ago about an answer that J. Edgar Hoover gave to this question. I believe that it is still correct for today.
The late J. Edgar Hoover was once asked, "Should I make my child go to Sunday school and church?" His reply was both Scriptural and practical. "Yes," said the former head of the FBI, "you certainly should, and with no further discussion about the matter. You may be startled by my answer, but what do you say to Junior when he comes to breakfast on Monday morning and announces he isn't going to school anymore? You know! He goes! How do you answer him when he comes home covered with mud and says, 'I'm not going to take a bath.' Junior bathes, doesn't he? Why all this timidity, then, in the realm of spiritual guidance and growth? You say you're going to let him wait and decide what church he wants to go to when he is old enough? Quit your kidding! You wouldn't wait until he's grown up to choose whether he wishes to be clean or dirty, would you? Do you let him decide for himself whether to take medicine when he's sick? Do you? How shall we respond, then, when Junior says he doesn't want to go to Sunday school and church? That's easy! Just be consistent. Tell him, 'Son, in our house we ALL go to Sunday school and church, and that includes you!' Your firmness and example will furnish a bridge over which youthful rebellion will then travel into many rich and satisfying spiritual experiences."
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
Proverbs 22:6
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Thursday, November 19, 2009
How do they know?
Hello Everyone,
I know that at your house it is not this way, but it is at our home. We have garbage can all though out the house. Almost one in each room. Well the one in the kitchen gets filled the fastest and has to be emptied the most. So there must be this unwritten rule that the one who can't get anymore in the can has to take it out. Why, do I know this? Because it is always packed to the max. If you can get the garbage to stay and can close the lid, you are good to go. But if it runs over on your watch, you have to take it out. Why, do I know this? I am forever taking the garbage out. What I want to know is how do they know?
"The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law." Deuteronomy 29:29
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
I know that at your house it is not this way, but it is at our home. We have garbage can all though out the house. Almost one in each room. Well the one in the kitchen gets filled the fastest and has to be emptied the most. So there must be this unwritten rule that the one who can't get anymore in the can has to take it out. Why, do I know this? Because it is always packed to the max. If you can get the garbage to stay and can close the lid, you are good to go. But if it runs over on your watch, you have to take it out. Why, do I know this? I am forever taking the garbage out. What I want to know is how do they know?
"The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law." Deuteronomy 29:29
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Slothful Workers
Hello Everyone,
Around our home everyone has a job to do. Some are like keeping your room clean. Some are jobs that need taking care on a right now basis, and is not assigned just to one person. Some of these jobs would be taking out the trash. Cleaning the cat litter box. Bring in the groceries. There have been times when one of these jobs is in need of being done and no one shows up. It is then that I hear those excuses of "I thought he was going to do it!" Or "That is someone else job!" That reminds me of that famous thought of when four men named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody were working together. One day there was an important job to be done and Everybody was asked to do it. But Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it. But Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about it, because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, and Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody and Nobody did the job that Anybody could have done in the first place.
He also that is slothful in his works is brother to him that is a great waster." Proverbs 18:9
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Around our home everyone has a job to do. Some are like keeping your room clean. Some are jobs that need taking care on a right now basis, and is not assigned just to one person. Some of these jobs would be taking out the trash. Cleaning the cat litter box. Bring in the groceries. There have been times when one of these jobs is in need of being done and no one shows up. It is then that I hear those excuses of "I thought he was going to do it!" Or "That is someone else job!" That reminds me of that famous thought of when four men named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody were working together. One day there was an important job to be done and Everybody was asked to do it. But Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it. But Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about it, because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, and Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody and Nobody did the job that Anybody could have done in the first place.
He also that is slothful in his works is brother to him that is a great waster." Proverbs 18:9
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Great Commission
Hello Everyone,
One of the most successful companies in the fast food industry is Domino's Pizza. It is no surprise that the founder of the company has a clearly defined statement of mission. In owner's own words, "Domino's has a single goal. Its mission: to deliver a high-quality pizza, hot, within 30 minutes at a fair price." Everything they do at Domino's, is centered on that goal.
That should be the goal of the Church? Your Church and mine. Nothing else matters, every life is an important life. Everything is to be centered on the great commission that Jesus gave us in Matthew 28:19-20.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen."
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
One of the most successful companies in the fast food industry is Domino's Pizza. It is no surprise that the founder of the company has a clearly defined statement of mission. In owner's own words, "Domino's has a single goal. Its mission: to deliver a high-quality pizza, hot, within 30 minutes at a fair price." Everything they do at Domino's, is centered on that goal.
That should be the goal of the Church? Your Church and mine. Nothing else matters, every life is an important life. Everything is to be centered on the great commission that Jesus gave us in Matthew 28:19-20.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen."
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Monday, November 16, 2009
Church Sign
Hello Everyone,
The church sometimes sends out false signals about its purpose. Needy people bring in their dirty laundry only to discover that the cross of forgiveness is only a sign and that the attendants are not equipped to handle. Which reminds me of a visitor in a strange city was returning from supper when a sign in a store front window caught his eye. It read "Chinese Laundry." He made a mental note of the location because he had been gone long enough to have need of a good laundry. The next morning he arrived at the store with a bag full of soiled clothes. He piled the clothes on the counter before a shocked attendant. "What's that?" the attendant asked. "My laundry," came the reply. "I've always heard that Chinese laundries do excellent work." The startled clerk quickly informed the visitor that the establishment was not a Chinese laundry. "But what about the sign in the window?" "Oh, this is not a laundry, it is a sign shop."
The church sometimes sends out false signals about its purpose. Needy people bring in their dirty laundry only to discover that the cross of forgiveness is only a sign and that the attendants are not equipped to handle soiled lives.
"But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry." 2 Timothy 4:5
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
The church sometimes sends out false signals about its purpose. Needy people bring in their dirty laundry only to discover that the cross of forgiveness is only a sign and that the attendants are not equipped to handle. Which reminds me of a visitor in a strange city was returning from supper when a sign in a store front window caught his eye. It read "Chinese Laundry." He made a mental note of the location because he had been gone long enough to have need of a good laundry. The next morning he arrived at the store with a bag full of soiled clothes. He piled the clothes on the counter before a shocked attendant. "What's that?" the attendant asked. "My laundry," came the reply. "I've always heard that Chinese laundries do excellent work." The startled clerk quickly informed the visitor that the establishment was not a Chinese laundry. "But what about the sign in the window?" "Oh, this is not a laundry, it is a sign shop."
The church sometimes sends out false signals about its purpose. Needy people bring in their dirty laundry only to discover that the cross of forgiveness is only a sign and that the attendants are not equipped to handle soiled lives.
"But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry." 2 Timothy 4:5
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Friday, November 13, 2009
Church Members
Hello Everyone,
What kind of church member are you?
A lot of members are like wheelbarrows -- not good unless pushed.
Some are like canoes -- need to be paddled.
Some are like kites -- if a string isn't kept on them, they fly away.
Some are like kittens -- more contented when petted.
Some are like balloons -- full of wind and ready to blow up.
Some are like footballs -- you can't tell which way they'll bounce next.
Some are like trailers -- they have to be pulled.
Some are like neon lights -- they keep going on and off.
Many, thank goodness, are like the North Star -- there when you need them, dependable and ever loyal."
"Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;" Philippians 1:27
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
What kind of church member are you?
A lot of members are like wheelbarrows -- not good unless pushed.
Some are like canoes -- need to be paddled.
Some are like kites -- if a string isn't kept on them, they fly away.
Some are like kittens -- more contented when petted.
Some are like balloons -- full of wind and ready to blow up.
Some are like footballs -- you can't tell which way they'll bounce next.
Some are like trailers -- they have to be pulled.
Some are like neon lights -- they keep going on and off.
Many, thank goodness, are like the North Star -- there when you need them, dependable and ever loyal."
"Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;" Philippians 1:27
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Being Good
Hello Everyone,
In the really 1800s a man was touring America. Once his tour was complete he made these remarks:
"I have toured America, and I have seen most of what you offer. I've seen the richness of the fields and the wealth of your mines. I've seen your industrial might, the beauties of the rivers, the streams, the lakes, and the grandeur of the mountains. I've noticed the abundance of the forests and the marvelous climate with which you are blessed. In none of these things did I see the cause for the greatness of America. It wasn't until I went into your churches that I saw the reason for America's greatness. America is great because America is good; and as long as America is good, America will be great. If it ever ceases to be good, it will cease to be great."
America still has a base for good and it is still can be found in the churches. Will you be good this Sunday and not forsaking the assembly of believers? Be good enough to invite another to go with you, you will be glad you did.
"Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching." Hebrews 10:25
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
In the really 1800s a man was touring America. Once his tour was complete he made these remarks:
"I have toured America, and I have seen most of what you offer. I've seen the richness of the fields and the wealth of your mines. I've seen your industrial might, the beauties of the rivers, the streams, the lakes, and the grandeur of the mountains. I've noticed the abundance of the forests and the marvelous climate with which you are blessed. In none of these things did I see the cause for the greatness of America. It wasn't until I went into your churches that I saw the reason for America's greatness. America is great because America is good; and as long as America is good, America will be great. If it ever ceases to be good, it will cease to be great."
America still has a base for good and it is still can be found in the churches. Will you be good this Sunday and not forsaking the assembly of believers? Be good enough to invite another to go with you, you will be glad you did.
"Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching." Hebrews 10:25
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Loud Walking
Hello Everyone,
I was told by this fellow that he can tell you all you need to know about a man by the way he treats his wife, his car and his job. He then smiled at me as though he was trying to figure me out. I smiled at him because I already had him figured out. One can learn a lot about folks by their walk, because your walk talks louder than your talk. And then if you insist on talking, well, that tells other the rest of the story.
"The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity." Malachi 3:6
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
I was told by this fellow that he can tell you all you need to know about a man by the way he treats his wife, his car and his job. He then smiled at me as though he was trying to figure me out. I smiled at him because I already had him figured out. One can learn a lot about folks by their walk, because your walk talks louder than your talk. And then if you insist on talking, well, that tells other the rest of the story.
"The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity." Malachi 3:6
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Eye for Eye
Hello Everyone,
Now think about this and see if this makes sense to you. In our relationships with others, often what passes for love is little more than a neat business transaction. People are kind to us, so we repay them with kindness. When they treat us unjustly, our negative response is really what they get in return. Everything is balanced, fair, logical with this eye-for-an-eye and tooth-for-a-tooth kind of justice.
But Christian love should never settle for only what's reasonable. Christians should keep on giving even when others aren't giving. It breaks the chain of logical reactions and the devil doesn't like it. I like it when the devil does not like it.
"Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good." Romans 12:21
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Now think about this and see if this makes sense to you. In our relationships with others, often what passes for love is little more than a neat business transaction. People are kind to us, so we repay them with kindness. When they treat us unjustly, our negative response is really what they get in return. Everything is balanced, fair, logical with this eye-for-an-eye and tooth-for-a-tooth kind of justice.
But Christian love should never settle for only what's reasonable. Christians should keep on giving even when others aren't giving. It breaks the chain of logical reactions and the devil doesn't like it. I like it when the devil does not like it.
"Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good." Romans 12:21
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Good Samaritan
Hello Everyone
The story was told of a college professor who had 15 students who he divided into 3 teams of five each. Unknown to each team was the assignment given was the same, the only difference was in the amount of time to accomplish their task. Each was told that this would have a big impact of their final grade.
The first group was given only 15 minutes to get over to Library. The second was given 45 minutes and the third was given 2 hours. Along the way, the professor had gotten some drama student to act out some emergencies. One student thought to be in need of getting somewhere fast and needed help. One student made as though he was having a serious head injury. And the third laid on the steps of the library and acted as though he was having a seizure. The results were amazing, no one in the first group stopped to help. Only two of the second group stopped and all five stopped in the third group. It seems that qualification for being a good Samaritans was for those who have more time. God forgive us to pass up the opportunity to be a help for those in need.
"But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him," Luke 10:33
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
The story was told of a college professor who had 15 students who he divided into 3 teams of five each. Unknown to each team was the assignment given was the same, the only difference was in the amount of time to accomplish their task. Each was told that this would have a big impact of their final grade.
The first group was given only 15 minutes to get over to Library. The second was given 45 minutes and the third was given 2 hours. Along the way, the professor had gotten some drama student to act out some emergencies. One student thought to be in need of getting somewhere fast and needed help. One student made as though he was having a serious head injury. And the third laid on the steps of the library and acted as though he was having a seizure. The results were amazing, no one in the first group stopped to help. Only two of the second group stopped and all five stopped in the third group. It seems that qualification for being a good Samaritans was for those who have more time. God forgive us to pass up the opportunity to be a help for those in need.
"But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him," Luke 10:33
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Monday, November 9, 2009
Blessing of God
Hello Everyone,
God had called Abram to leave the land of Ur and go to the land of Canaan. What is important for you to understand is how hard of a request that was for Abram. God had asked him to leave his country, his religion and his family. Now think about that. God wanted Abram to give up his comfort, get away from his up bring and abandon his family. Would you have gone? Many would so no, but here is what they would have miss out on, the Blessing of God and knowing that you are in God's will.
"Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will show thee: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed." Genesis 12:1-3
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
God had called Abram to leave the land of Ur and go to the land of Canaan. What is important for you to understand is how hard of a request that was for Abram. God had asked him to leave his country, his religion and his family. Now think about that. God wanted Abram to give up his comfort, get away from his up bring and abandon his family. Would you have gone? Many would so no, but here is what they would have miss out on, the Blessing of God and knowing that you are in God's will.
"Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will show thee: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed." Genesis 12:1-3
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Friday, November 6, 2009
Draw near to God
Hello Everyone,
I heard about this patient in the mental hospital, holding his ear close to the wall, listening intently. And when the attendant approached him he said. "Sh!" and motioned for him to listen as well. The attendant pressed his ear to the wall for a long time, and said "I can't hear a thing," "I know" replied the patient, "and it's been like that all day!"
I pray that you find your walk a close walk with God this week end. That you would not be as this attendant and can't hear anything. And then later find out that it has been like that all day. Stay close to God you will be glad you did.
"But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works." Psalms 73:28
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
I heard about this patient in the mental hospital, holding his ear close to the wall, listening intently. And when the attendant approached him he said. "Sh!" and motioned for him to listen as well. The attendant pressed his ear to the wall for a long time, and said "I can't hear a thing," "I know" replied the patient, "and it's been like that all day!"
I pray that you find your walk a close walk with God this week end. That you would not be as this attendant and can't hear anything. And then later find out that it has been like that all day. Stay close to God you will be glad you did.
"But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works." Psalms 73:28
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Clam your fears
Hello Everyone,
A sign in front of a church carried this message: "When your knees knock together, kneel on them." Now that is good advice. We are living in very scary times at best. So much uncertainties have troubled even the best of Christians. I have witness this year as the year of worries. Folks are so busy with their worries that they forget God is still in control and does all things well. Quieting our hearts before God will calm our fears and renew our courage to face another day. Praise God He knows what He is doing, Amen!
"For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. 21Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us." 1 John 3:20-24
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
A sign in front of a church carried this message: "When your knees knock together, kneel on them." Now that is good advice. We are living in very scary times at best. So much uncertainties have troubled even the best of Christians. I have witness this year as the year of worries. Folks are so busy with their worries that they forget God is still in control and does all things well. Quieting our hearts before God will calm our fears and renew our courage to face another day. Praise God He knows what He is doing, Amen!
"For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. 21Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us." 1 John 3:20-24
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Chicken for Dinner
Hello Everyone,
Now you know that chickens are usually found out on the farm. Grandpa had plenty of them when I was a young man. I used to try to catch them. One time I believe my grandmother was trying to find something for me to do, told me to catch this one particular chicken. I gave it my best. I finally cornered it under the corn crib. But that was as far as I was going to go, that chicken gave me "the killer look" and I was afraid that she would hurt me. Grandma grab it by the head and we ate chicken for dinner that night.
Yesterday I was looking out my window and out of no where came this chicken and she was high stepping it. What is a chicken doing here and why is she in such a hurry? It was then I spotted the yellow cat close behind. That chicken stopped and started what I call a nervous walk around. It was then that I saw all the other cats lurking about. They was wanting chicken for dinner also.
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:" 2 Peter 5:8
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Now you know that chickens are usually found out on the farm. Grandpa had plenty of them when I was a young man. I used to try to catch them. One time I believe my grandmother was trying to find something for me to do, told me to catch this one particular chicken. I gave it my best. I finally cornered it under the corn crib. But that was as far as I was going to go, that chicken gave me "the killer look" and I was afraid that she would hurt me. Grandma grab it by the head and we ate chicken for dinner that night.
Yesterday I was looking out my window and out of no where came this chicken and she was high stepping it. What is a chicken doing here and why is she in such a hurry? It was then I spotted the yellow cat close behind. That chicken stopped and started what I call a nervous walk around. It was then that I saw all the other cats lurking about. They was wanting chicken for dinner also.
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:" 2 Peter 5:8
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Wax Worse
Hello Everyone,
I live in a subdivision and we have cats every where. I really don't know where some of these cats come from. A few years back I put up one of those motion detector light in my back yard. Well these cats would come by and at first they would run off when teh light came on, but not now. They have gotten used to the light coming on. So they invited some more friends. Now about every night around 10 o'clock we have a possum that comes by for dinner. And yes there those stinking cats would be there watching as well.
This reminded me of how we have gotten used to sin. What was once hidden under the cover of darkness is now brought out into the light. What has happen to the shame of sin? We are truly doing what the Bible tells us, getting worse and worse.
"But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived."
2 Timothy 3:13
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
I live in a subdivision and we have cats every where. I really don't know where some of these cats come from. A few years back I put up one of those motion detector light in my back yard. Well these cats would come by and at first they would run off when teh light came on, but not now. They have gotten used to the light coming on. So they invited some more friends. Now about every night around 10 o'clock we have a possum that comes by for dinner. And yes there those stinking cats would be there watching as well.
This reminded me of how we have gotten used to sin. What was once hidden under the cover of darkness is now brought out into the light. What has happen to the shame of sin? We are truly doing what the Bible tells us, getting worse and worse.
"But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived."
2 Timothy 3:13
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
Monday, November 2, 2009
God does all things well
Hello Everyone,
I have, and so have you, started a project and forgotten something or find out something that you did not know until you got into it. Once when I was writing a book, I had made two or three drafts and thought I was ready to put it all together. In other words I thought I had my act together. About three fourth of the way through my writing I realized that what I was writing about now, should have been included in the beginning. I got frustrated and quit. Even to this day I have gone back to finish. It was until after a period of time that I realized that it was not according to God’s will. It was according to my will. I also realized that God knows what He is doing and that the writing was not for others it was for me. It was what God knew I needed. God is always right and God does all things well.
"And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well:, . . ." Mark 7:37
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
I have, and so have you, started a project and forgotten something or find out something that you did not know until you got into it. Once when I was writing a book, I had made two or three drafts and thought I was ready to put it all together. In other words I thought I had my act together. About three fourth of the way through my writing I realized that what I was writing about now, should have been included in the beginning. I got frustrated and quit. Even to this day I have gone back to finish. It was until after a period of time that I realized that it was not according to God’s will. It was according to my will. I also realized that God knows what He is doing and that the writing was not for others it was for me. It was what God knew I needed. God is always right and God does all things well.
"And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well:, . . ." Mark 7:37
Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com
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