Word of the Day - Thursday

If you have ever needed encouragement, this is it. 

  "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace.  In the world ye shall have tribulation:  but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."  (John 16:33   KJV)

We will have troubles and tribulations, but know that God is always there, and will see you through. 

Never forget -

• It rains on the just, as well as the unjust.  Sometimes...stuff just happens.
• God will never put more on you than you can handle.
• And, after you've done all you can, just stand.  Know that the Lord will bring you through.

God Bless, and Keep on Keepin' on

Bro B

Word of the Day - Wednesday

Here is some excellent Wisdom from the Bible.

  "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:  Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:  But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:"  (Philippians 2:5-7  KJV)

  We all ought to think, and live this way.  Especially those of us who labor in the music ministry.  So many times, we as music ministers and musicians, can get a big head about our talent, or what we do.  Music is a....HUGE....part of a service, and as such, we can tend to think that "no one can do without us."  And...maybe in some cases, may get treated that way, which will add to that mentality. 

  Very, very scary place to be.  The day we begin to think that we are "irreplaceable", will be the time we learn that we are replaceable.  God does not have need of us, but we of Him.  Yes, we can contribute a lot to our church, to our congregation, and even to our Pastor, but we are never irreplaceable.  If any of us were to leave our church tomorrow, God would provide that our church with somone, with a burden for the music ministry, to replace the hole we would leave. 

  Also, as leaders of our church, and influencers of the up-and-coming generation, the more of a "servant" attitude we portray, the more we will raise up and influence others the right way....a way that pleases God. 

  Always remember, we are servants though we are leaders.  We server those we lead, both in our ministry and those we lead in worship.  The more we serve others, the more others will be willing to follow us.

Have a great day & week and....Keep on Keepin' on!!

Bro B

 

Obama's approval rating hits all time low

Here’s an excerpt from Glenn Beck’s newsletter today.  It makes my heart glad to know that other American's feel the same way I do.  It sounds like America really does want "Change"......

"Not only is Congress coming off a telling poll that reported 57% of Americans would vote ALL of Congress out, while only 25% would keep them -- President Obama is suffering as well. His latest Presidential tracking poll has him at 46% approval, by far his lowest ever. America wanted change, but it's safe to say America didn't think the change it voted for included Marxism. Check out the POLL."
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/obama_administration/daily_presidential_tracking_poll

(www.glennbeck.com - 8/31/09)



Keep on Keepin on,

Bro B

Word of the Day - Monday

Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 15:5-6 (KJV)

Word of the Day - Friday 8/28/09

Jesus answered, "The work of God is this:  to believe in the one He has sent."  John 6:29

  Yes, we all know to "Believe in Jesus Christ, and you shall be saved."  It is a must, and the first step to salvation and knowing Him.

  Something we also need to know and remember is, it's not the last step, just the starting point.  The Bible says that even the demons believe in Jesus, and tremble.  Our salvation doesn't stop at just knowing that he simply exists, but knowing and acknowledging he exists starts our walk. 

  The next steps are to be batized, both in water (In the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins Acts 2:38) and in the Holy Ghost (with the evidence of speaking in tounges as the spirit gives the utterance Acts 2:4).

  The last and continual step....living for Him.  Living a life of Holiness, free & separated from sin is the hardest part.  Anyone can DIE for Him, but it's harder to LIVE for Him.


Keep on Keeping on!

Bro B

Word of the Day - Thursday

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.  Hebrews 4:12

Where to Go Next??

Have you ever desired to do something more.....but could never figure out what that "something more" is?? That's where I'm at. I have an undying desire to do something with myself, but have no idea where to go, what do to, or where to start.

I've always wanted to have my own business, doing something I enjoy....or maybe even something I'm not crazy about, but that I can call my own. I've tried a few things...mostly MLM business that didn't get me anywhere. I've searched the web over looking for something, or someone, that would have the answer and/or idea I could run with. Alas....I can find nothing.

Of course there are thousands of websites/links, forum posts, etc. talking about how you can make lots of money blogging. Hopefully this will someday prosper for me, but in the meantime I don't have much direction (really sad isn't it). :0)

I love and enjoy music, so someone had mentioned that I write a book about learning to play the piano. ...Hmmm.......they may have something there. I do enjoy writing (hence this blog), and I do enjoy playing and teaching music. More than anything else, I enjoy sharing what I enjoy with others, and also watching people grow and better themselves from what I can teach them. Though this passion doesn't seem it would work as a store front item for sale (Attention shoppers: "B's Betterment Emotions are now half off), but an instructional piano book.....may be on to something. I've never ventured into an endeavor such as this, but sounds fun & exciting.

Challenging would also be a fitting word for project of this sort. I took classical piano lessons when I was younger, for about 2 years. After that, I more or less taught myself everything I know. I purchased instructional video's, books, have attented multiple music conferences, and have bothered every piano player at every church I've attented. When I put all these together, over the years I have developed my style & understanding of playing the piano.

Though I would never consider myself a professional piano player, I would say that my style and music theory knowledge would be fairly advanced. Being that I am someone who needs things explained either a few different ways, or in a simple way, I feel I am, if nothing else, good at explaining things to others, so that they can comprehend them.

That being said, I'm going to try my hand at writing an instructional book on playing the piano. I'm not sure what my target audience will be, nor the content thereof, but hopefully in the end, I will have a product that will be helpful, inspirational, and something set apart from the rest. I hope it to be practical, visual, and immediately applicable to what someone will be able to use. Hey......maybe I'll include usable song material for those that either work in music ministry, or desire to.

Say a prayer for me.

God Bless & "Keep on Keeping on,"

Bro B