Pray for me in the coming months. I thank God for the opportunities to preach his Word.
July 21
Associational Men's Meeting - Springfield Baptist, Springfield, Tenn.
July 26-29(Sunday pm)
Carlisle Baptist Revival - Albertville, Al.
August 3
Marvelous Monday, Grace Baptist - Tullahoma, Tenn.
August 4
Adult Luncheon, Northbrook Baptist - Cullman, Al.
August 23-26
East Highland Baptist Revival - Hartselle, Al.
September 21-23
Mount Zion Baptist Revival - Hartselle, Al.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon, Michael Jackson, and Marvin Brock
Just a few weeks back we were bombarded on TV, radio, and in most publications about the passing of Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon, and Michael Jackson. Farrah died after an extended illness. Ed died having lived a long life. And, Michael died, as some would say, an untimely death. What contributions did they make to society? They were all entertainers. They were all well known and loved by millions. But what did they do in their lifetime to make the world a better place?
When I was in the 7th grade, most boys had a t-shirt with Farrah's picture on it. I wanted one. Mother said, "no." I also remember as a 13 or 14 year old boy, getting back up after my parents had gone to bed and watching the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon. He was a good laugher. And I remember one night in the early 80's watching Michael Jackson doing the "moon-walk" on national television. As much as I remember about these folks, what kind of lasting impact will they have on my life, and on Americans in general?
On the same week that these folks passed away, my friend Marvin Brock also died. Marvin was not a celebrity. He was a pastor and a retired military man. He loved his country and served it well. He loved the Lord Jesus and served him faithfully. He was never the cover story on any publication. He was never the lead story on the evening news. Never starred in a hit TV show. Never chatted with celebrities on late night talk shows. Never amazed people with his dancing skills.
So what did he do? He loved his wife. He loved his family. He loved his country. He loved God. He loved his church. He loved to preach. I suggest that he made a greater impact on this world than the three celebrities who passed away the same week. He stood for morals, values, and standards that the other three mocked. He would pledge his allegiance to the flag of the United States. He would defend the Bible and the Gospel that makes men free. He was faithful to one woman til death.
Wow. He will never...and most of us will never be regarded by the mainstream as valuable to society. But, let's make sure that when we've left this world we have made a difference for good...that we, in some way have made the world a better place...to the glory of God.
Thank you, Bro. Marvin Brock, for being the real deal.
When I was in the 7th grade, most boys had a t-shirt with Farrah's picture on it. I wanted one. Mother said, "no." I also remember as a 13 or 14 year old boy, getting back up after my parents had gone to bed and watching the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon. He was a good laugher. And I remember one night in the early 80's watching Michael Jackson doing the "moon-walk" on national television. As much as I remember about these folks, what kind of lasting impact will they have on my life, and on Americans in general?
On the same week that these folks passed away, my friend Marvin Brock also died. Marvin was not a celebrity. He was a pastor and a retired military man. He loved his country and served it well. He loved the Lord Jesus and served him faithfully. He was never the cover story on any publication. He was never the lead story on the evening news. Never starred in a hit TV show. Never chatted with celebrities on late night talk shows. Never amazed people with his dancing skills.
So what did he do? He loved his wife. He loved his family. He loved his country. He loved God. He loved his church. He loved to preach. I suggest that he made a greater impact on this world than the three celebrities who passed away the same week. He stood for morals, values, and standards that the other three mocked. He would pledge his allegiance to the flag of the United States. He would defend the Bible and the Gospel that makes men free. He was faithful to one woman til death.
Wow. He will never...and most of us will never be regarded by the mainstream as valuable to society. But, let's make sure that when we've left this world we have made a difference for good...that we, in some way have made the world a better place...to the glory of God.
Thank you, Bro. Marvin Brock, for being the real deal.
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