MAX YOUNGBLOOD STARTED THIS BLOG JULY 4, 2005,IN HONOR OF HIS PARENTS, SAM AND BESSIE YOUNGBLOOD. (SAMUEL NEWTON YOUNGBLOOD AND BESSIE PAULINE TOUCHSTONE YOUNGBLOOD).
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
PRAYING FOR OUR PRESIDENT
This article reminds me of my civic duty as a Christian...
Praying for our president
Curt Iles
Curt Iles
Posted on Nov 24, 2008
DRY CREEK, La. (BP)--Since our recent presidential election, I've often thought of my deceased grandfather and an important lesson he modeled.
My maternal grandfather, Sidney Plott, taught me to pray for our president. In all of my years of memory -- from President Dwight Eisenhower to the end of George H.W. Bush's term -- he always prayed for the president. At every meal, he sincerely asked God's blessings and guidance on "Our President." It didn't matter who occupied the White House, "Grandpa Sid" believed Scripture mandated prayer and respect (Romans 13:1), and he faithfully prayed it until the very day of his death.
Although in the 2008 election I didn't vote for Barak Obama, he will be my president. I do not need to explain, or apologize for, my vote for his opponent, John McCain.
All that matters is the present; the American people have spoken and we've elected a president. He is my president, and I'll give him my prayers, best wishes and support. This doesn't mean I'll agree with all of his decisions, but it signifies I'll show him the respect due our nation's highest office.
In the last decade, I've had the privilege of traveling in Africa, Asia, Europe and Central America. On each trip, I've realized with gratitude the many blessings we Americans enjoy. Anyone who has traveled this Earth knows what a blessed nation we are.
However, I've often heard the scorn many residents of the world feel for our nation and its leaders. I've found this statement to be true: "The world dislikes America, but it likes Americans."
I've always personally been treated with respect in foreign places -- even in countries with divergent political and religious views from ours. Even so, my new friends have been quick to question and criticize our government.
I've tried to listen carefully, because every criticism presents us with a chance to learn. When I could, I've tried to explain or expand.
However, if I could be with those friends now, I'd say, "Watch us. We'll show you the American way to change governments."
In these travels, I've read the varied history of the countries and continents. In most places, regime changes have been bloody and full of retaliation. I've just finished a book, "The Fate of Africa," that details the post-colonial history of this continent I've come to love. It contains tale after tale of violence, oppression, and military coups.
But that's not how we do it in the United States of America.
A small news item from Nov. 5 illustrates this.
At 6 a.m. on the morning after our election, the Secret Service ended their protection of John McCain. Later that day, he and his wife Cindy drove home, without bodyguards or chauffeurs. Notice this -- John McCain drove himself home. He once again became citizen McCain.
This wouldn't happen in most areas of the world. The loser of an election often also loses their freedom, if not their life. But that's not the American way.
President-elect Obama and his wife Michelle visited the White House the other day, where President Bush and his wife Laura greeted them. All four of them exhibited dignity and class. It was symbolic of the peaceful transfer of power that is emblematic of our country. These two leaders, in spite of their past differences, were extremely gracious and helpful to each other in a transition of power befitting the United States of America.
I'm not sure what we should expect in our country's coming days. In my lifetime, there's never been more uncertainty as great challenges both at home and abroad confront us. But there is one thing I know: We are Americans and we'll get through this time together.
However, we move forward confidently knowing that God -- as He always has been -- is in control. Our job is pretty simple: Pray for our leaders and government to make good decisions.
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My maternal grandfather, Sidney Plott, taught me to pray for our president. In all of my years of memory -- from President Dwight Eisenhower to the end of George H.W. Bush's term -- he always prayed for the president. At every meal, he sincerely asked God's blessings and guidance on "Our President." It didn't matter who occupied the White House, "Grandpa Sid" believed Scripture mandated prayer and respect (Romans 13:1), and he faithfully prayed it until the very day of his death.
Although in the 2008 election I didn't vote for Barak Obama, he will be my president. I do not need to explain, or apologize for, my vote for his opponent, John McCain.
All that matters is the present; the American people have spoken and we've elected a president. He is my president, and I'll give him my prayers, best wishes and support. This doesn't mean I'll agree with all of his decisions, but it signifies I'll show him the respect due our nation's highest office.
In the last decade, I've had the privilege of traveling in Africa, Asia, Europe and Central America. On each trip, I've realized with gratitude the many blessings we Americans enjoy. Anyone who has traveled this Earth knows what a blessed nation we are.
However, I've often heard the scorn many residents of the world feel for our nation and its leaders. I've found this statement to be true: "The world dislikes America, but it likes Americans."
I've always personally been treated with respect in foreign places -- even in countries with divergent political and religious views from ours. Even so, my new friends have been quick to question and criticize our government.
I've tried to listen carefully, because every criticism presents us with a chance to learn. When I could, I've tried to explain or expand.
However, if I could be with those friends now, I'd say, "Watch us. We'll show you the American way to change governments."
In these travels, I've read the varied history of the countries and continents. In most places, regime changes have been bloody and full of retaliation. I've just finished a book, "The Fate of Africa," that details the post-colonial history of this continent I've come to love. It contains tale after tale of violence, oppression, and military coups.
But that's not how we do it in the United States of America.
A small news item from Nov. 5 illustrates this.
At 6 a.m. on the morning after our election, the Secret Service ended their protection of John McCain. Later that day, he and his wife Cindy drove home, without bodyguards or chauffeurs. Notice this -- John McCain drove himself home. He once again became citizen McCain.
This wouldn't happen in most areas of the world. The loser of an election often also loses their freedom, if not their life. But that's not the American way.
President-elect Obama and his wife Michelle visited the White House the other day, where President Bush and his wife Laura greeted them. All four of them exhibited dignity and class. It was symbolic of the peaceful transfer of power that is emblematic of our country. These two leaders, in spite of their past differences, were extremely gracious and helpful to each other in a transition of power befitting the United States of America.
I'm not sure what we should expect in our country's coming days. In my lifetime, there's never been more uncertainty as great challenges both at home and abroad confront us. But there is one thing I know: We are Americans and we'll get through this time together.
However, we move forward confidently knowing that God -- as He always has been -- is in control. Our job is pretty simple: Pray for our leaders and government to make good decisions.
50TH ANNIVERSARY ARTICLE FOR NEWS
Max and Carolyn Youngblood of
An anniversary reception was held in their honor at
They also celebrated fifty-five years of ministry. They were both born the same year in
For fifteen years they owned and operated the Master’s Shoppe in
Max is a retired pastor and Carolyn is a retired schoolteacher. They are active members of
The Sign of the Fish
Just what does the Ichthus mean?
Ichthus (ikh-thoos) or ichthys is the Greek word simply meaning �fish�.
The Greek spelling for ichthus is 
This symbol was used primarily amongst Christians of the early church years (1st and 2nd century A.D.) The symbol was introduced from Alexandria, Egypt; which at the time, was a very heavily populated seaport. It was the port in which many goods were brought over from the European continent. Because of this, it was first used by the peoples of the sea as a symbol of a familiar deity, in this case, Jesus Christ.
The symbol was later used as a means of identifying or acknowledging a fellow believer in Christ without the need for any verbal communication being exchanged. Why was this necessary?
During the reign of Emperor Nero (54 A.D.- 68 A.D.), and throughout the reign of subsequent evil emperors of the Roman Empire, Christians were commonly persecuted, tortured, and put to death because of their faith in Christ Jesus. Emperor Nero himself personally despised Christians. He blamed them for the great fire of A.D. 64 which burned nearly half of Rome. It was during Nero�s persecutions that both Peter and Paul are thought to have perished.
Spread throughout the empire, Roman soldiers were stationed everywhere to keep order and to act as police. This included keeping a watchful eye on the happenings of the daily lives of the people. Often times, when a soldier spotted a Christian, he would report it to his superiors who in turn would be ordered to arrest the Christian and to be brought in for interrogation. The Christian would then be harassed and tortured in order for them to recant and to submit to the many polytheistic religions of Rome. In most cases death would be the final end.
In order to prevent this unnecessary capture and persecution, Christians would often draw an ichthus in the dirt, mud, sand, or on the walls of caves to let another Christian know that he too was a fellow believer of Christ and that it was safe to talk about their faith without the fear of being turned in.
Today, Christians all throughout the world have brought back to life this most interesting and historic symbol. Christians today proudly show off the symbol that their spiritual ancestors once boldly and courageously showed to fellow believers centuries ago. So the next time you pass by a vehicle proudly displaying the ichthus, wave and acknowledge your fellow brother or sister. After all they're family!
GENEOLOGY LINK BY VIRGINIA
This is a link to a Youngblood geneology that our eldest daughter, Virginia Browning began some time ago. Check it out.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
RECORD OF MINISTRY
Record of Ministry (mostly from memory) 1953 First Message before student body .... Rome Senior High School
1953 First Marriage Ceremony...
1953 First
1953 First year at Tennessee Temple...
1955 Transferred to Howard College
1955-56 Music and Youth
1955- Preached on H-Day programs across the State While at Howard College
1957 Music...
1958 Pastor, Mt. Olive Baptist, Goodwater, Al
Howard College moved to new Campus
Married Nov 27, 1958
Virginia Born, Jan 7, 1960
1960 Pastor, Goodwater Baptist, Winfield, Al (now Eastside Baptist)
Also
9/4/61 Kathy Born in Winfield
11/2/62 Debbie Born in Winfield
1964 Moved back to Birmingham to go back to school at Samford
Served one year as Associate Pastor and Music Minister at Tenth Avenue Baptist
1964 J.C.
Nov 1965-May 1968 Pastor at New Hope Baptist in Irondale (Now Grantswood)
Feb 19, 1966 Jimmy was born.
June 1968-Dec 1969 New Orleans Baptist Seminary
Dec 1969-Sept 1972 Loveless Park Baptist
Sept 1972-Jan 1980 Bellevue Baptist (Now First Baptist, Sandusky)
Jan 1979-Oct 1982 First Baptist Carbon Hill, Al
Oct 1982-Jan 1991 Second Baptist, Bessemer
Feb 1991-May 2005 Owned and operated The Master's Shoppe, Bessemer
Interim Pastorates: Garywood Baptist, Southcrest Baptist, Second Baptist, Woodland Hills Baptist
May 1992-1995 Pastor Prudes Creek Baptist, Tuscaloosa County (Bi-Vocational)
1995- Members At Hunter Street Baptist
2005-2006 Associate Pastor/Music at Cornerstone Baptist, Bessemer
Feb 2007 Moved membership to Loveless Park Baptist
A proverb
Heard this yesterday at a Bible Conference. Spoken by an Irishman.
"The path of least resistance makes both rivers and men crooked."
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
50TH ANNIVERSARY
Yesterday was a RED LETTER DAY! Our children had planned our fiftieth anniversay celebration at Loveless Park Baptist Church.
The day began with Worship at 8:30 am, then Sunday School. Back home to eat and dress for the occasion. Back at the Church at 1:30pm.
Then just before 2 pm a great inflow of family and friends. It was awesome to see so many from so many places in the past. We received many wonderful gifts and cards.
Thank you Ginny, Kathy, Debbie and Jimmy for putting this all together.
You'll never know just how much it meant to me and Carolyn.
Friday, November 14, 2008
IN-THE-HOLE-HE-GOES
After a hardy rainstorm filled all the potholes in the streets and alleys,
a young mother watched her two little boys playing in the puddle through her
kitchen window. The older of the two, a five year old lad, grabbed his
sibling by the back of his head and shoved his face into the water hole.
As the boy recovered and stood laughing and dripping, the mother runs to
the yard in a panic. "Why on earth did you do that to your little brother?"
she says as she shook the older boy in anger.
"We were just playing church mommy," he said. "And I was just baptizing
him..... in the name of the Father, the Son and in...the hole-he-goes."
COMPLAINERS
Subject: Illustration, Patience, Impatience, Attitude, Complainers
A guy joins a monastery and takes a vow of silence:
He's allowed to say two words every seven years.
After the first seven years the elders bring him in and ask for his two words. "Cold floors," He says.
Seven more years pass. They bring him back in ask for his two words. "Bad food."he says.
Seven more years pass. They bring him in for his two words. "I quit." He says.
"That's fine." The elders say, "You have done nothing but complain since you got here."
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
DON'T TOUCH ME
A conservative Republican in a wheelchair entered a restaurant one afternoon and asked the waitress for a cup of coffee. The Republican looked across the restaurant, notice a bearded man with a halo, and asked, "Is that Jesus sitting over there?" The waitress nodded "yes," so the Republican requested that she give Jesus a cup of coffee, "On me".
The next patron to come in was an independent Libertarian with a hunched back. He shuffled over to a booth, painfully sat down, and asked the waitress for a cup of hot tea. He also glanced across the restaurant and asked, "Is that Jesus over there?" The waitress nodded, so the Libertarian asked her to give Jesus a cup of hot tea, "My treat."
The third patron to come into the restaurant was a liberal on crutches. He hobbled over to a booth, sat down and hollered, "Hey there, honey! How's about getting' me a cold glass of Miller Light?" He, too, looked across the restaurant and asked, "Is that God's boy over there?" The waitress once more nodded, so the Democrat directed her to give Jesus a cold glass of beer. "On my bill," he said.
As Jesus got up to leave, he passed by the Republican, touched him and said, "For your kindness, you are healed." The Republican felt the strength come back into his legs, got up, and danced a jig out the door.
Jesus also passed by the Libertarian, touched him and said, "For your kindness, you are healed." The Libertarian felt his back straightening up, and he raised his hands, praised the Lord and did a series of back flips out the door.
Then Jesus walked towards the Liberal. The Democrat jumped up quickly and yelled,
"Don't touch me ... I'm collecting disability."
Pun Intended
Pun Intended
1. The roundest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi.
2. I thought I saw an eye doctor on an Alaskan island, but it turned out to be an optical Aleutian.
3. She was only a whisky maker, but he loved her still.
4. A rubber band pistol was confiscated from algebra class because - it was a weapon of math disruption.
5. The butcher backed into the meat grinder - and got a little behind in his work.
6. No matter how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery.
7. A dog gave birth to puppies near the road - and was cited for littering.
8. A grenade thrown into a kitchen in France would result in - Linoleum Blownapart.
9. Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie.
10. Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
11. A hole has been found in the nudist camp wall. The police are looking into it.
12. Atheism is a non-prophet organization.
13. Two hats were hanging on a hat rack in the hallway. One hat said to the other, 'You stay here, I'll go on a head.'
14. I wondered why the baseball kept getting bigger. Then it hit me.
15. A sign on the lawn at a drug rehab centre said: 'Keep off the Grass.'
16. A small boy swallowed some coins and was taken to a hospital. When his grandmother telephoned to ask how he was, a nurse said, 'No change yet.'
17. A chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion.
19. The short fortune-teller who escaped from prison was - a small medium at large.
20. The man who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now - a seasoned veteran.
21. A backward poet writes inverse.
22. In democracy it's your vote that counts. - In feudalism it's your count that votes.
23. When cannibals ate a missionary, they got a taste of religion.
24. Don't join dangerous cults: Practice safe sects!
Saturday, November 01, 2008
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