"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." John Maxwell
Month: July 2013
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JOKES
Shaggy Dog
A boy owned a dog that was uncommonly shaggy. Many people remarked upon its considerable shagginess. When the boy learned that there are contests for shaggy dogs, he entered his dog. The dog won first prize for shagginess in both the local and the regional competitions. The boy entered the dog in ever-larger contests, until finally he entered it in the world championship for shaggy dogs. When the judges had inspected all of the competing dogs, they remarked about the boy's dog: "He's not so shaggy."
Two Light Bulbs
Two light bulbs are lying in their cardboard sleeve on a shelf somewhere. The first light bulb is a real nervous type. He's been going on and on. "What if I don't light up? Seriously, what if I don't? I will just m'kaying die! Argh, I'm freaking out. And thanks to our m'kaying packaging, we don't know whether we're in a store or a warehouse, or if we're sitting under someone's kitchen sink moments away from being screwed in and turned on. What if there's something wrong with my filament? I mean, it feels OK to me, but there's not really any way of knowing for sure until I get hit with some current. Sure, I passed the factory test and lit up just fine, but what if ..."
The second light bulb has had enough. "Will you shut the m'kay up! Just shut up!"
There is a long awkward silence. Then the first light bulb says, "Well, what else are we supposed to talk about?"
The Lamp
A man is walking alone on the beach when he trips, and stumbles accross an old rusty lamp.
Curious, he picks it up and begins to wipe the sand away.
He cuts himself on the lamp, giving himself a nasty infection, but after a series of shots he is fine now.
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INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES
"The art of simplicity is a puzzle of complexity"
Douglas Horton
Love Quote of the Day…
“I like not only to be loved, but also to be told I am loved..”
George Eliot
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Once you surrender to your vision, success begins to chase you."-- The Monk Who Sold His Ferrar
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DEVOTIONAL LANCASTER BAPTIST CHURCH
Seeking Knowledge
By Paul Chappell
Monday, Jul 15, 2013
"The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness."
Proverbs 15:14
During the War of 1812, British soldiers captured the city of Washington DC and set fire to a number of government buildings. Among those destroyed was the Library of Congress. In 1815 former President Thomas Jefferson agreed to sell his personal library to the nation to start the replacement process. Nearly 6,500 books were purchased, and they formed the foundation for the rapidly expanding national library. In 1851 an accidental fire destroyed many of the books Jefferson had donated. Recently the Library of Congress has been working on recreating Jefferson’s personal collection, trying to acquire a copy of every book in the original set.
Some criticized Jefferson’s collection as being too broad back in his day, but he wrote a letter defending the wide array of topics, pointing out: “There is in fact no subject to which a member of Congress may not have occasion to refer.” Jefferson had a great appreciation for knowledge and understood how important it is, both to individuals and to nations, to be careful students.
This is true in the spiritual realm as well. The word “disciple” comes from the Greek word for a student or pupil. Though in our society formal education ends at a fairly young age, learning should never stop.
Paul certainly knew more than most about the things of God. He had a personal encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus and then spent years in the desert being taught the truths of God. Yet when he wrote to the Romans he declared, “O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!” (Romans 11:33). No matter how much we know, there is always more to study and learn. We should heed the instruction of 2 Peter 3:18 and “grow in…the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18).Today’s Proverbs Precept:Never be content with how much you know about God and His Word. Always be learning.
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 13PSALM 13
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.
1 How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? 3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death; 4 Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved. 5 But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. 6 I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
PSALM 14
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.
1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. 2 The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. 3 They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
4 Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the LORD. 5 There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous. 6 Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD is his refuge. 7 Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
PSALM 15
A Psalm of David.
1 LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? 2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. 4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. 5 He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
New Testament Reading
Acts 19:2121 After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome. 22 So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season. 23 And the same time there arose no small stir about that way. 24 For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen; 25 Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth. 26 Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands: 27 So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth. 28 And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. 29 And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre. 30 And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not. 31 And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre. 32 Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together. 33 And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people. 34 But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. 35 And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter? 36 Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly. 37 For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess. 38 Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another. 39 But if ye enquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly. 40 For we are in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse. 41 And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.
Proverb of the Day
Proverbs 151 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. 3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. 4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. 5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. 7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so. 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. 9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. 10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. 11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? 12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. 13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. 14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. 16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. 17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. 18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. 19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. 20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. 21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. 22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. 23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! 24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. 25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. 27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. 31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. 32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. 33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
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MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES
Labor conquers everything. (Labor omnia vincit) Virgil, Georgics, I Bro. Doc
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T&M YE ASK AMISS.
Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss. James 4:3
We pray pious prayers, our will is not in it, and then we say Yahvah does not answer; we never asked Him for anything. Asking means that our wills are in what we ask.PRAYER: HELP ME TO PRAY THE RIGHT KIND OF PRAYERS THAT WILL GET ANSWERED. NOT THE ONES THAT ONLY GO TO THE CEILING AND BAD. HALLELUYAH! Bro. Doc
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T&M YE ASK AMISS.
Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss. James 4:3
We pray pious prayers, our will is not in it, and then we say Yahvah does not answer; we never asked Him for anything. Asking means that our wills are in what we ask.PRAYER: HELP ME TO PRAY THE RIGHT KIND OF PRAYERS THAT WILL GET ANSWERED. NOT THE ONES THAT ONLY GO TO THE CEILING AND BAD. HALLELUYAH! Bro. Doc
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ZIMMERMAN, MARTIN CASE
First of all let me say that I am not a racist, so please don't get the idea that I am, that is furthest from mind.
In seeing all that has been going on since the verdict was handed down late last night, that Trayvon Martin's family is in disbelief that your son, even though dead did not come out the winner, and Mr. Zimmerman going to jail.
Those that were the jury, heard the cast, and listened to both sides give their side of the case.
They saw the evidence, they heard the phone tape, but the one thing that would closed this whole thing up was that the school rap sheet of Trayon Martin where he had cause trouble in school and done things I think got him removed from school a couple of times. Then the police said "He was a good kid, never gotten into trouble."Now, let us back up to the time of the shooting. IF Mr. Zimmerman had been guilty in the mind of the Police the time, he would have gone off to jail until bail could have been posted.
Since the Police did not think he was guilty they did not take him to jail.
Now we must remember that Mr. Zimmerman is White and Mexican, so he was two nationalities. Mr. Trayvon Martin was Black. What is boils down too we have a half breed (No disrespect) feeling threatened shoots a black young man, and the whole world seems to think Mr. Zimmerman is the wrong guy, because he was defending himself.
We forget that by the phone call the help was not that of a teen but a deeper voice of a grown man, Mr. Zimmerman.
We also forget that Mr. Trayvon Martin had a piece of sidewalk in his bag, his hoodie up and acting like he was up to something.I am sure Mr. Zimmerman told Mr. Trayvon Martin to stop, and did he? No he started to run off like he was up to something.
He was in a gated community, meaning he got in there somehow. Did he have someone living there that let him in, or did he jump a fence and go in?This has gone to not whom was the bad guy in this Mr. Martin or Mr. Zimmerman. It has gone to RACE. The shooting of a black person where he was innocent or not is not the point.
People feel Mr. Zimmerman should be the bad guy because he is White/Mexican and Mr. Martin is Black. So therefore Mr. Martin is the innocent guy because he is black.
Mr. Martin's parents are in disbelief, and they can see why their "baby" is the fall guy, and they can't believe the their "baby" the black kids was the one at fault.
If this had been black and black that shot each other, this would not have been a high profile case or the same with white and white.
I will say this and remember I am not a racist, this is what I see.
Black people expect to be the winners of a case because of color. And if they are not they yell, racial discrimination.
NEVER, should it be about race in a shooting. So why in the year 2013, are we so hung up about race this and race that.
Remember Dr. King, was trying to get black and white's to get along and look where it got him dead.
I am afraid just because Mr. Trayon Martin's family did not win the case there will riots from the Black people because they think they didn't get a fair deal.
IF the Martin family had won you wouldn't see riots happen.
Why do one group of people of color think they have to have everything their way, and they have to win, when it is clear the person of their color was wrong.
It is time to ditch color and look at crime for what it is and see whom it is that did the wrong.
Sometimes I think we are no better off in racism then we were when Dr. King was around.
Why can't blacks, whites, mexicans, asian's etc. get along? Bro. Doc
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INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES
Motivational Quote of the Day…
"The less routine the more life."
Amos Bronson Alcott
Love Quote of the Day…
“A woman can be anything the man who loves her would have her be.”
James M. Barrie
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