Understanding

Proverbs 8:9

King James Version (KJV)

⁹ They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

We are going to end the month of men with a man that stated his voice is a gift from God and he understands it. We might have lost Bobby Womack but we have his music. That's the way we feel about you!
http://youtu.be/IQaGHAwhDSw

Born and raised in Cleveland's East 85th & Quincy area to Naomi Womack and Friendly Womack, Womack was the third of five brothers.^[5] Raised Baptist, their mother played organ in their church and their father was a minister and musician, often known to play guitar though he advised his sons to not touch the instrument while he was away. One night, eouight-year-old Bobby, who was often playing it, broke a guitar string. After Friendly replaced the string with a shoelace,^[6] he let Bobby play the guitar for him. According to Bobby later, Friendly was shocked by his son's talents as well as the talents of his other sons. Soon afterwards, he bought Bobby his own guitar and formed The Womack Brothers. The group toured the gospel circuit with their parents accompanying them on organ and guitar respectively. 

If you can understand your purpose in life. As a random act of kindness help someone with their purpose.  Be a Blessing give a Blessing of purpose.
Bobby Womack : http://youtu.be/IQaGHAwhDSw

Food for Thought

Psalm 2:8

New International Version (NIV)

⁸ Ask me,
    and I will make the nations your inheritance,

Chen Guangbiao

    the ends of the earth your possession.                   

   

Chen Guangbiao (Chinese: 陈光标; born July 1968) is a Chinese recycling entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman of Jiangsu Huangpu Renewable Resources Limited Company, which is estimated to be worth US $810 million by the wealth research firm Hurun Report,^[2] although Forbes estimates his wealth at $400 million.^[3]

 Recycling magnate Chen Guangbiao sings to the media and his guests from the New York City Rescue Mission at The Loeb Boathouse restaurant in New York, Wednesday, June 25, 2014. The Chinese tycoon known for his sometimes eccentric gestures served up a fancy lunch Wednesday to hundreds of homeless New Yorkers at a Central Park restaurant and serenaded them with "We are the World." Chen said he wants to disprove the cliche image of rich Chinese spending money mostly on luxuries. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

How Cool is that!  Of course Chen received grief from some  of the homeless that wanted money instead.  As a random act of kindness provide a meal to someone less fortunate. Be a Blessing give a Blessing

Need

Titus 3:14

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁴ Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives
 
The first Boys' Club was founded in 1860 in Hartford, Connecticut. In 1906, 53 independent Boys' Clubs came together in Boston to form a national organization, the Federated Boys' Clubs. In 1931, the organization renamed itself Boys' Clubs of America, and in 1990, to Boys & Girls Clubs of America

  
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is a national organization of local chapters which provide after-school programs for young people. The organization, which holds a congressional charter under Title 36 of the United States Code, has its headquarters in Atlanta, with regional offices in Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, New York City and Los Angeles.^[1] BGCA is tax-exempt and partially funded by the federal government.<sup>[2]

In 1956 Herbert Hoover the 31st President along with 20 others help form this organization as we know it today.The  Boys and Girls clubs of America has fulfilled a special need for many working parents across America.
A as a random act of kindness if you see a need help fill the gap. Give some time or money.  Be a Blessing give a Blessing.</sup>

Sabbath

Genesis 2:2

New International Version (NIV)

² By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work.

S. Truett Cathy

Cathy was born in Eatonton, Georgia in 1921. He attended Boys High School, now Grady High School, in Atlanta, Georgia. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.^{[citation needed]}
Cathy began the chain in the Atlanta suburb of Hapeville, Georgia, in 1946 with a restaurant called the Dwarf Grill, named because of its small size. It was there that he, along with his brother and business partner, Ben, created the chicken sandwich that later became the signature menu item for Chick-fil-A.

Cathy is a member of the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Georgia, and also has taught Sunday School there for more than 50 years. He has testified that the Bible is his guide-book for life.^[3] As an extension of his convictions, all of the company's locations, whether company-owned or franchised, are closed on Sundays — a rare policy within the food-service industry — to allow its employees to attend church and spend time with their families.^[4] This is a policy that began when Cathy was working six days a week, multiple shifts. He decided to close on Sundays to relax,^[5] and this policy remains

Messenger of Peace

Dr. Joseph Lowrey

Job 33:23

New International Version (NIV)

²³ Yet if there is an angel at their side,
    a messenger, one out of a thousand,
    sent to tell them how to be upright,

 

Joseph E. Lowery was born to Leroy and Dora Lowery on October 6, 1921. He attended middle school in Chicago while staying with relatives, but he returned to Huntsville, Alabama,to complete William Hooper Councill High School. He next attended the Knoxville College and Alabama A&M College, before finishing his Bachelor of Arts degree at Paine College in Augusta, Georgia. Lowery next entered the Paine Theological Seminary to become a Methodist minister. Rev. Lowery is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery is an honorary member of the William Hooper Councill Alumni Association, Inc. located in Huntsville, AL

 

Here in Atlanta even at  93 years young we still enjoy Rev. Lowery words of wisdom and encouragement. From the civil rights movement to preaching in the pulpit Rev. Lowery always delivers a powerful message about equality and justice.

 

As a random act of kindness encourage someone  register to vote.  Be a Blessing give a Blessing.

Pope Francis

Acts 13:50

New International Version (NIV)

⁵⁰ But the Jewish leaders incited the God-fearing women of high standing and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their region.

Pope Francis

CASSANO ALL'JONIO, Italy (AP) -- Pope Francis journeyed Saturday to the heart of Italy's biggest crime syndicate, met the father of a 3-year-old boy slain in the region's drug war, and declared that all mobsters are automatically excommunicated from the Catholic Church.'Those who go down the evil path, as the Mafiosi do, are not in communion with God. They are excommunicated," he warned.

The Mafia must have missed the latest memo. There is a new sheriff in town Pope Francis and he's not having their double minded life style. The sixth commandment states Thy shall not kill.  When Pope Francis became ordained in 2013 he fired over 500  pedophiliac  Priests. The mob didn't see that one coming.
 Pope Francis does not have any children but he does represent God the father very well.
As a random act of kindness share with someone crime does not
pay. Having faith in God does. Be a Blessing give a Blessing.

Abound

Bill Gates

Proverbs 28:19-20

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁹ Those who work their land will have abundant food,
    but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty.

²⁰ A faithful person will be richly blessed,
    but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.

Abound is to have great and plenty. As the founder of Microsoft Bill Gates is great and he surely has plenty.

Gates married Melinda French on January 1, 1994. They have three children: daughters Jennifer Katharine (b. 1996) and Phoebe Adele (b. 2002), and son Rory John (b. 1999). The family resides in the Gates's home, an earth-sheltered house in the side of a hill overlooking Lake Washington in Medina. According to King County public records, as of 2006 the total assessed value of the property (land and house) is $125 million, and the annual property tax is $991,000. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Gates has stated, in regards his faith that "The moral systems of religion, I think, are super important. We've raised our kids in a religious way; they've gone to the Catholic church that Melinda goes to and I participate in. I've been very lucky, and therefore I owe it to try and reduce the inequity in the world. And that's kind of a religious belief. I mean, it's at least a moral belief." In the same interview, Gates said "I think it makes sense to believe in God, but exactly what decision in your life you make differently because of it, I don't know."<sup>[73][74]

As a random act of kindness let someone know the power of God. Be a Blessing give a Blessing.</sup>
 

Perseverance

Luke 23:34

New International Version (NIV)

³⁴ Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”^[a] And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

In our life time we learn right from wrong. If we say nothing or do nothing we are wrong. Nelson Mandela decided, Let's do it!

Nelson Mandela

A Xhosa born to the Thembu royal family, Mandela attended the Fort Hare University and the University of Witwatersrand, where he studied law. Living in Johannesburg, he became involved in anti-colonial politics, joining the ANC and becoming a founding member of its Youth League. After the South African National Party came to power in 1948, he rose to prominence in the ANC's 1952 Defiance Campaign, was appointed superintendent of the organisation's Transvaal chapter and presided over the 1955 Congress of the People. Working as a lawyer, he was repeatedly arrested for seditious activities and, with the ANC leadership, was unsuccessfully prosecutednothin in the Treason Trial from 1956 to 1961. Influenced by Marxism, he secretly joined the South African Communist Party (SACP) and sat on its Central Committee. Although initially committed to non-violent protest, in association with the SACP he co-founded the militant Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) in 1961, leading a sabotage campaign against the apartheid government. In 1962, he was arrested, convicted of conspiracy to overthrow the state, and sentenced to life imprisonment in the Rivonia Trial

Following  the life of Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela knew apartheid was wrong and that non-violence was the answer. After serving 27 years in prison Nelson Mandela became the first Black President of South Africa. Nelson Mandela has left and outstanding legacy.

Children: Makgatho Mandela (Son) · Makaziwe Mandela-Amuah (Daughter) · Zenani Mandela (Daughter) · Zindziswa Mandela

As a random act of kindness if you see injustice speak out and register to vote. Be a Blessing give a Blessing! 

Feed the hungry

Hosea Williams

Ruth 2:15-17

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁵ As she got up to glean, Boaz gave orders to his men, “Let her gather among the sheaves and don’t reprimand her. ¹⁶ Even pull out some stalks for her from the bundles and leave them for her to pick up, and don’t rebuke her.
Sharing is an intentional act God ask of us. Glean means to pick up the left overs the rich farmers would leave behind.

Born	Hosea Lorenzo Williams January 5, 1926 Attapulgus, Decatur County Georgia, USA
Died	November 16, 2000 (aged 74) Atlanta, Georgia
Resting place	Lincoln Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia
Occupation	Civil rights activist, research chemist, entrepreneur, politici

Inspired by personal experience with and his vow to continue King's work for the poor, Williams may be equally well known as the founding president of one of the largest social services organizations for the poor and hungry on holidays in North America, Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless. His famous motto was "Unbought and Unbossed" (which was also the motto of former U.S. Representative Shirley Chisholm of New York City)

Hosea Williams began a feed the hungry one Thanksgiving day over 35 yrs ago in his home. Today his family on any given holiday will feed 25 to 30 thousand people at the Georgia World Convention Center. Along with providing haircuts,grooming aids,job placement and housing. Wow! what an outstanding legacy to leave. Hosea kids and grand kids have taken this to another level. Martin Luther King kids should take note. We can all pay our sin debt forward by giving.

As a random act of kindness today provide a meal to someone in need.  Be a Blessing give a Blessing!

Equality

President Bill Clinton

Psalm 55:12-13

New International Version (NIV)

¹² If an enemy were insulting me,
    I could endure it;
if a foe were rising against me,
    I could hide.
¹³ But it is you, a man like myself,
    my companion, my close friend

William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III, August 19, 1946) is an American politician who served from 1993 to 2001 as the 42nd President of the United States. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president from the baby boomer generation. Clinton has been described as a New Democrat. Many of his policies have been attributed to a centrist Third Way philosophy of governance. Before becoming president, he was the Governor of Arkansas for five two-year terms, serving from 1979 to 1981 and from 1983 to 1992. He was also the state's Attorney General from 1977 to 1979

President Bill Clinton like most Democrats believe in a level playing field for all. Not just for the rich,white or elite but for all. Clinton change the welfare program. He stated welfare should be a helping hand up not a way of life. So today if you apply for Welfare you are required to attend school and enter into the workforce.

Today as a random act of kindness remind someone of their equal rights.  Be a Blessing. Give a Blessing!

Justice

2 Samuel 8:15

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁵ David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people.
 

Rahm Israel Emanuel

Rahm Israel Emanuel (/ˈrɑːm/; born November 29, 1959) is an American politician who serves as the 55th Mayor of Chicago. A member of the Democratic Party, Emanuel was elected in 2011, becoming Chicago's first Jewish mayor.Emanuel's grandfather was a Romanian Jew from Moldova.^[2] The surname Emanuel (עמנואל), which means "God with us", was adopted by their family in honor of his father's brother Emanuel Auerbach, who was killed in 1933 in an altercation with Arabs in Jerusale

There is a new sheriff in town. I just love Mayor Emanuel of Chicago. By now everyone knows the Daley Family,Jessie Jackson Jr.,Rod Blagovich,The Mafia,All crooked public officials know that Mayor Rahm is not having it. Now in his second term I  believe he will balance the budget.
 Like 2 Samuel 8:15 he wants justice for all. His office is not for sale. It takes my cousin Carolyn to tell his story. Maybe I can get her to do a blog this summer while she is on vacation.

Father

This is Father Day weekend. The weekend to dedicate not to men that have donated sperm but to those that parent. Lord knows we need more men to step to the plate and deliver God's message to the  next generation.

Exodus 15:2-3

New International Version (NIV)

² “The Lord is my strength and my defense^[a];
    he has become my salvation.
He is my God, and I will praise him,
    my father’s God, and I will exalt him.
³ The Lord is a warrior;
    the Lord is his name.


As a real Father you give your family strength and power like God. We are dedicating the entire month of June to men that represent real Fathers that display God's purpose for all. 

So to you Dear God happy Fathers day we love you!  You are a Dad's Dad. A perfect examples of excellence and leadership.

 As a random act of kindness let any young man know how important his role as a Father will impact someone's life. Be a Blessing give a Blessing of Love.

Luther Vandross
Dance with my Father again

https://youtu.be/dgLHVi40Gc8

Humility

39th President Jimmy Carter

Proverbs 22:1-4

New International Version (NIV)

22 A good name is more desirable than great riches;
    to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

² Rich and poor have this in common:
    The Lord is the Maker of them all.

³ The prudent see danger and take refuge,
    but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

⁴ Humility is the fear of the Lord;
    its wages are riches and honor and life 

James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. (born October 1, 1924) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981 and was awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, the only U.S. President to have received the Prize after leaving office. Before he became President, Carter served as a U.S. Naval officer, was a peanut farmer, served two terms as a Georgia State Senator and one as the Governor of Georgia, from 1971 to 1975.<sup>[2]

Anyone that lives in Georgia knows that President Carter is a gift that continues to give. Along with his entire Family they have built an outstanding Foundation Habitat for Humanity. They have been building houses over 30 years for the homeless.  President Carter has bragging rights for his efforts. The Humility in his soul is so priceless he won't brag.. Georgian's are so lucky to have his grandson Jason Carter with political ambition
As a random act of kindness help some one less fortunate than you.  Be a Blessing give a Blessing!</sup>

Good Deeds

Tom Joyner

Psalm 37:3-5

New International Version (NIV)

³ Trust in the Lord and do good;
    dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
⁴ Take delight in the Lord,
    and he will give you the desires of your heart.

⁵ Commit your way to the Lord;
    trust in him and he will do this:

Joyner was born in Tuskegee, Alabama, the son of Frances and Hercules L. Joyner. Tom came from an educated family: his grandfather Oscar was one of only 3,000 black physicians in the United States, earning a degree in medicine in 1909.^[2] Both of his parents were graduates of historically black colleges, and both Tom and his brother Albert attended Tuskegee Institute, now known as Tuskegee University. Tom Joyner graduated with a degree in sociology in 1978
Joyner has also founded The Tom Joyner Foundation to provide financial assistance to students at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Since 1998, it has raised more than $60 million to help keep students enrolled at HBCUs. The Tom Joyner Foundation also hosts an annual cruise named the Fantastic Voyage which also raises money for HBCU's.<sup>[23]

Tom Joyner is on my top ten list for being a mover and shaker. Tom Joyner knows how to make things happen for students that attend HBCU schools. This considered a super size random act of kindness. As a random act of kindness encourage someone to further their education.  Like Lou Rawles would say, "A mind is a terrible thing to waste".  Be a Blessing give a Blessing.</sup>
 

Knowledge

Knowledge is a powerful weapon. To become open and receptive to information especially from God
will surely take your life to another level.  You can receive this kind of information from a friend relative or even the Bible.

Bill Cosby

Proverbs 1:6-7

New International Version (NIV)

⁶ for understanding proverbs and parables,
    the sayings and riddles of the wise.^[a]

⁷ The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
    but fools^[b] despise wisdom and instruction.

Many people to day think hearing words of wisdom is old school.
That old school wisdom is priceless. Bill Cosby over the years has provided our society with great words of wisdom. Like Proverbs 1:7 states but FOOLS despise wisdom and instruction.

n the "Pound Cake" speech, Cosby, who holds a doctorate in education, asked that African-American parents teach their children better morals at a younger age. Cosby told the Washington Times, "Parenting needs to come to the forefront. If you need help and you don't know how to parent, we want to be able to reach out and touch" (DeBose, Brian).^{[page needed]} Richard Leiby of The Washington Post reported, "Bill Cosby was anything but politically correct in his remarks Monday night at a Constitution Hall bash commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision."<sup>[23]

Cosby did not receive much love from the younger Black community for his comment but what he said is true. Parenting is the most important job we have. Seems like God purpose for Bill Cosby is to remind us of that. So if you think Cosby thoughts are old school. Guess again it originated with God.  As a random act of kindness let someone know knowledge is priceless. Be Blessing and give a Blessing!</sup>

Faith Walk

As we continue celebrating our Men around the world during the month of June. We will begin this week with a man that always deliver powerful words.
Sometimes it is a challenge to take a persons word and believe it is so. That is why God sent his only son to deliver this message.

2 Corinthians 5:7-8

Joel Olsteen

New International Version (NIV)

⁷ For we live by faith, not by sight. ⁸ We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

Today one of God's greatest messengers is Joel Olsteen . You can tell when he delivers a sermon ,while his family is alwys close by., After God Family is first.

Joel Scott Osteen is an American preacher, televangelist, author, and the Senior Pastor of Lakewood Church, the largest Protestant church in the United States, in Houston, Texas. wikipedia.org

• Born: March 5, 1963 (age 52), Houston, Texas, USA
• Height: 5' 11" (1.82m)
• Spouse: Victoria Osteen (m. 1987-present)
• Parents: John Osteen, Dodie Osteen
• Children: Alexandria Osteen, Jonathan Osteen

 Today you can find anyone in the pulpit to give a sermon but Joel Olsteen delivers . He walks the walk and always delivers a powerful faith filled sermon.

As a random act of kindness remind someone about the Goodness of God and how taking a walk with him is relaxing.  Be a Blessing and give a Blessing of Spiritual direction to a young father.

Dick Gregory

I just love Dick Gregory he has always had a purpose filled life. He uses  his gift of communication to deliver powerful speeches about social injustice around the world.

A Prayer of David.

Dick Gregory 1965

17 Hear a just cause, O Lord,
Attend to my cry;
Give ear to my prayer which is not from deceitful lips.
² Let my vindication come from Your presence;
Let Your eyes look on the things that are upright.

³ You have tested my heart;
You have visited me in the night;
You have tried me and have found nothing;
I have purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.

As a father of 10 Dick Gregory has manage to teach his children that education can make a difference in their personal life. All 10 of his kids have a Phd
 . Along with God and his only wife of 55 years Lillian Smith Gregory have done an outstanding job.

Today as a random act of kindness encourage a young person to want more and do more.  Be a Blessed and give a Blessing of encouragement.

Sharing

Warren Buffett

Today we have a lot of self centered people that refused to share. God promise us all his treasures
just believe it will be done.

Ruth 2:7-8

New International Version (NIV)

⁷ She said, ‘Please let me glean and gather among the sheaves behind the harvesters.’ She came into the field and has remained here from morning till now, except for a short rest in the shelter.”
⁸ So Boaz said to Ruth, “My daughter, listen to me. Don’t go and glean in another field and don’t go away from here. Stay here with the women who work for me

In the Bible to glean means to share. The wealthy farmers would leave barley on the side of the road for the poor.

Today we have people like Warren Buffet (2009 was the richest man in the world) has vowed to leave 99% of his wealth to charities.

His grand daughter stated her grandfather has provided his children and grandchildren with all they needed to survive. Education an knowledge. That is a great legacy to leave with your family, the gift of giving and serving.  As a random act of kindness give a gift of information to someone that needs direction.  Be a Blessing give a Blessing.

President Obama

The Obama Family

It is obvious when our President decide to run for office he was directed by God.  Family first in his decision making list .  President Obama has the greatest support system.  Family and GOD.

Exodus 13:21

New King James Version (NKJV)

²¹ And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so as to go by day and night. 

President Barack Obama is a great leader and a wonderful Father. You can tell his role in society was predestine by God.

 As a random act of kindness if you know a young person that has the desire to do, be encouraging and supportive. Be a Blessing give a Blessing.

Men

                                                                                  

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This month we will be celebrating Fathers Day. I think it is a great time to celebrate all fathers that have shown a positive impact on parental values in our society.  We will begin with the greatest father of all time God .

Genesis 17

New King James Version (NKJV)

The Sign of the Covenant

17 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless. ² And I will make My covenant between Me and you, and will multiply you exceedingly.” ³ Then Abram fell on his face, and God talked with him, saying: ⁴ “As for Me, behold, My covenant is with you, and you shall be a father of many nations.

Yes from my point of view He is the Man. He is the Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end. 

As a random act of kindness remind any male of his positive influence as a man. Be a Blessing give a Blessing.