Edward Earnest, one of our shepherds at Parrish Church of Christ recently shared an old pocket sized book with me.  The book’s title is simply: Sermon Outlines: Over 150 sermons by A. J. Bachman.  McQuiddy Printing, Nashville, TN 1921.  The first sermon makes for a good study and reminder, even though it may need a few less points:   
Gospel Bees . . .

1. Be Peaceful – Rom 12:18
2. Be Ready – Matt 24:44
3. Be Contented – 1 Tim 6:8
4. Be Steadfast – 1 Cor 15:58
5. Be Faithful – Rev 2:10
6. Be Unmovable – 1 Cor 15:58
7. Be Holy – 1 Pet 1:16
8. Be Reconciled – 2 Cor 5:20
9. Be Strong – Eph 6:10
10. Be Patient – Jas 5:7
11. Be of the Same Mind – Rom 12:16
12. Be Transformed – Rom 12:2
13. Be Baptized – Acts 22:16
14. Be Zealous – Rev 3:19
15. Be Doers – Jas 1:22
16. Be Temperate – Titus 2:2
17. Be Sober – 1 Thess 5:8
18. Be Wise – Matt 10:16
19. Be Worthy – Phil 1:27
20. Be Kind – Eph 4:32
21. Be Long-suffering – 1 Thess 5:14
22. Be Obedient – Titus 3:1
23. Be Gentle – Titus 3:2
24. Be Watchful – 1 Pet 5:8
25. Be Merciful – Lk 6:36

I think I will post this on my mirror, refrigerator, (bind to my hand, put on the doorpost, place as frontlets before my eyes – Deut 6:8,9) so I will remember what I should BE.

Scott