Gem From Our Fathers

These little saying were shared by the Men of Allen Temple Baptist Church. Each shared by their father or a father figure. We share these little wisdoms with the world as an expression of the love of Christ Jesus. With a few exceptions these are all simple gems, though some are profound an deserve a full reveal of the story behind them. To read these exceptional stories follow the link on the fathers Name

  • If you want to know how to do something, read a book – Melvin Dale Holland
  • If you say you’re goin to do something, do it.
  • It is better to get where your going too late than to get to hell too soon. – Sellars
  • It’s ok to be good, but strive to be great, because that’s where we come from. – Minister Derron Tweedy
  • If you’re going to do something, do it right. – Alvin McLean, Sr.
  • Paradise is the island that floats in the puddle of your sweat after your best efforts…Prophet H.W. Tommy Thomas
  • There is no such thing as a problem, only solutions waiting to be found – Roland Gilbert
  • There is nothing you can’t do, if you try. – Melvin Dale Holland
  • A man takes responsibility for the way he thinks, feels, and acts. – Roland Gilbert
  • Of course you know that
  • Education is the Key – Maurice Crossland Sr.
  • What you do says a lot more about you than the words you speak – Oscar McCants
  • Know who you belong to, following the crowd will always lead you in the wrong direction – Oscar McCants
  • A hard head will cost your more than you should pay & keep you stuck longer than you should stay – Oscar McCants