I knew at an early age that more than likely, I would always be a simple man, and that is who I am, a simple man. Growing up in the country on a small southern farm, life was simple. My birth took place in a little frame house a short distance from a small town called Jakin. Things were less complicated back then and neighbors looked out for neighbors. Everyone went to church twice on Sunday and prayer meeting on Wednesday night. We knew where the needs were with our family and friends and were there to assist when necessary. What happened between then and now, some fifty or sixty years later? “Things” happened! A simple man does not need to explain the “things” I am talking about in this letter. Guess what! When the things continued to come over these past years, we became less dependent on each other and most of all, on our daily prayer to our God.
Our speaker at the Brotherhood meeting had a message directed to the men in our church. He explained how important it was, for every man to take charge of his family’s knowledge of what’s right and wrong, according to the Bible. Some states have already made it law to teach things in our public schools which are not approved, according to God’s teachings in the Bible. Maybe these teachings are “old school” to many of you. If not, then this message is to all men here in the area of Dothan. Sit your children down often, and ask questions about things going on in their school life. Some of these teachings have not reached our area as yet, but it’s only a matter of time. I am not allowed to copy and reprint this article, but the information was published by: usatoday
I truly believe that all of our children can be educated together, regardless of race or status of their parents in the community. I do remember the early years when we were separated as to color. I felt it was wrong then as a little boy, and I think it would be wrong today. We are all God’s children and “He” still wants us to care for each other, as He cares for us.
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