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Step Into July With Courage And Purpose

Absolutely! Here’s your motivational blog for July 1:

Title: “Step Into July with Courage and Purpose”

Welcome to a brand new month — a fresh chapter full of possibility. July 1st isn’t just another date on the calendar; it’s an opportunity to realign, refocus, and reignite the fire within you.

Maybe June didn’t go the way you planned. Maybe you stumbled, got discouraged, or felt like giving up. That’s okay. Progress isn’t about perfection — it’s about persistence.

This month, remind yourself: your story is still being written.

You have the strength to keep going, even when the road gets tough. You have the wisdom to learn from the past and the courage to chase your goals — even if they feel out of reach.

Take a deep breath. Let go of last month’s frustrations, and walk boldly into this new season with faith and determination. Small steps still move you forward, and every effort counts.

As you start July, speak life into your journey:

“I am capable.” “I am resilient.” “I am moving forward.”

Don’t wait for motivation — create it. Show up for yourself. Set one goal, take one action, make one decision that aligns with your purpose. The rest will follow.

You’ve got this. July is your month to rise.

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When You Try To Get Even, You Will Get Hurt

Some people love to get even. Clint Eastwood does it. Rambo did it. On the old television show know as AMOS AND ANDY, Amos was extremely distraught over a guy who kept poking his finger on Amos’ chest every time he spoke to him.

Either too small or too scared to challenge the fellow physically, Amos explained his game plan to Andy in saying, “I’m going to put nitroglycerin on my chest and the next time he pokes at me he will blow his finger off!”

When you try to get even—you get hurt. Relationships are built on the basis of love—which keeps no record of wrongs and forgives!

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Seek To Be A Servant To The People

In a world where titles, positions, and recognition are often prized above all else, Jesus calls us to something higher—and yet humbler: to be a servant. In Mark 10:43-44, He says, “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all.”

1. Greatness in God’s Kingdom Looks Different

In God’s eyes, greatness isn’t measured by how many people serve you, but by how many people you serve. The path upward in the kingdom of God always begins by going lower—bending the knee, rolling up your sleeves, and putting others first.

2. Serving Is More Than Doing Tasks

Being a servant isn’t just about what you do, it’s about how you do it. True servants serve with humility, joy, and love, even when there’s no applause. They see every act of service—big or small—as an offering to the Lord.

“The measure of a man is not how many servants he has, but how many people he serves.”

3. Jesus: The Perfect Example

The King of Kings washed the dusty feet of His disciples (John 13:14-15). If the Son of God was willing to stoop so low to meet the needs of others, how can we refuse to do the same?

4. Eternal Impact of a Servant’s Heart

When you serve God by serving others, you leave an eternal mark. Your kindness may be forgotten by people, but it’s never forgotten by God. Hebrews 6:10 assures us, “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people.”

💭 Final Thought: Don’t chase the spotlight—carry the towel. In God’s kingdom, the servants are the ones who will hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Start Your Day Off Right Series 8/18

https://youtu.be/NHRj5TM0shY?is=LnAMkVYe3hLlJoBW

Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

Start Your Day Off Right Series 8/18

Always have a quote, story, scripture and humor.

I’d like to ask everyone to send me a quote, a story, a scripture and a clean joke.  

You can do that in the comments or text them to me at 256-508-4410

Quote:

Don’t Worry About The Delta When You Have Got The Alpha And Omega

Story:

Pebble Beach on the coast of California is a lovely area that typifies the advantages of friction.  Ceaseless waves thunder ashore and dash the beach.  The pitiless pounding of the waves tosses and grinds the stones together.  They are dashed against the rugged, ageless cliffs … this goes on year after year.  

  

 The result is round, polished stones that are collected by tourists as ornaments.  Near Pebble Beach is a quiet cove.  A natural formation serves as a breakwater.  Sheltered by the cliff are numerous stones.  They are unsought and unwanted.  They have been spared the wear caused by the pounding waves.  They have remained rough and unpolished.

   When testing times come, we may be buffeted about; but the rough edges are knocked off of our lives.  The friction of trials can cause wonderful features to be brought to the surface.  Believers who understand the friction of trials will be able to face life’s hard times.

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Scripture:

Psalms 23:5-6

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:

thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

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Always Be A Good Example

People are watching us more than we realize.

Our children watch us. Our grandchildren watch us. Our friends, coworkers, neighbors, and even strangers notice how we conduct ourselves. They may forget much of what we say, but they will remember what they see us do.

Being a good example doesn’t mean being perfect. None of us are. It means trying to live in such a way that our actions support the values we claim to believe.

If we tell others to be kind, let them see kindness in us.
If we encourage honesty, let us be honest.
If we talk about forgiveness, let us be willing to forgive.
If we tell people to trust God, let them see us trusting Him when life gets difficult.

One of the greatest influences we can have on another person is simply living the right way in front of them.

The Apostle Paul wrote:

“Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 11:1

That’s a powerful statement. Paul was saying, in effect, “Watch how I live as I try to follow Christ.”

Could we say the same?

Someone may be learning how to handle disappointment by watching you. Someone may be learning how to treat their spouse by watching you. Someone may be learning how to respond to criticism, adversity, success, or failure by observing your example.

Your life may be teaching a lesson you never knew you were teaching.

So today, don’t just tell people what is right—show them.

Live with integrity when nobody is looking.
Treat people with respect when they cannot do anything for you.
Keep your word.
Admit when you’re wrong.
Encourage somebody who is struggling.
And when life gets hard, demonstrate the faith and character you hope others will develop.

You may never know how many lives your example has touched.

Thought for Today

Live today in such a way that if someone follows your example, it will lead them in the right direction.

Be the example you would want someone you love to follow.

Start Your Day Off Right Series 8/17

https://youtu.be/CEh5klplhz4?is=BhlvuNHBa0CdGC-A

Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

8/17–Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Always have a quote, story, scripture and humor.

I’d like to ask everyone to send me a quote, a story, a scripture and a clean joke.  

You can do that in the comments or text them to me at 256-508-4410

Quote:

I could have a good time in this life but everywhere I go there I am also

Story:

In South Africa diamond miners must search through thousands of tons of dirt to find one precious diamond. 

Sometimes we are  inclined to search through an entire congregation of diamonds to find a little bit of dirt. 

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Scripture:

Proverbs 11:13-14

A talebearer revealeth secrets:

but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

Where no counsel is, the people fall:

but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

Humor:

Bologna Sandwich

Can You Spare A Minute Or So 8/17?

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If you can’t find five minutes, can you spare one or two?

Two lumberjacks of equal skill, experience, and stature work side by side, chopping down trees together every single day.

However, one lumberjack works non-stop, without taking a break, whereas the other takes an hour-long lunch break every afternoon.

Despite working for less time, both lumberjacks inevitably chop the same number of trees by the end of each working day.

Puzzled and frustrated, the lumberjack who works all day long asks the other how he manages to chop just as much as him while still taking a break.

To this, he responds:

“It’s simple. I spend that hour at home sharpening my axe.”

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Redeeming The Time: Making Every Moment Count

Life is the one resource we can never replenish. Money can be earned again. Opportunities can return in a different form. But time—once it slips through our fingers—cannot be recaptured. That’s why the Bible calls us to “redeem the time, because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:16).

1. Understanding the Value of Time

Think of time like currency—but unlike money, everyone gets the same daily deposit: 24 hours. You can’t save it in a bank, and you can’t roll unused hours into tomorrow. Every second is a chance to invest in something eternal or waste on something trivial.

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” – Psalm 90:12

2. The Danger of Delay

We often say, “I’ll get to it tomorrow.” But tomorrow isn’t promised. Procrastination is like a thief that robs us quietly, leaving us with regret instead of results. Satan doesn’t always need to lure us into obvious sin—sometimes he just keeps us busy with the wrong things until the right things never happen.

3. Redeeming Time in Practical Ways

Prioritize what matters most. Not everything urgent is important. Cut the distractions. Limit the noise of endless scrolling, gossip, or trivial pursuits. Seize small opportunities. A kind word, a quick prayer, a five-minute call can change someone’s day. Plan with eternity in mind. Ask yourself, “Will this matter a hundred years from now?”

4. Turning Lost Time into Learning

You may look back and think, “I’ve wasted so much time already.” But God specializes in restoration. Joel 2:25 says, “I will restore to you the years that the locust has eaten.” While you can’t rewind the clock, you can accelerate your obedience today and let God multiply the impact.

5. A Call to Action

The days are short, the harvest is plentiful, and our opportunities are slipping away like sand through an hourglass. Redeem the time by living intentionally, loving deeply, and serving faithfully—every day.

⏳ Final Thought: Time is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to Him. Make today count—because you’ll never get it back.

Start Your Day Off Right Series 8/16

https://youtube.com/shorts/veqh4r9J8cI?is=M6b6ndzkE_Y_zioH

Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

8/16–Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Quote:

Your enemies can never stop you from being blessed by God!

Story:

One day a father and his rich family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing him how poor people really can be. They spent a day and a night at the farm of a very poor family. When they returned from their trip, the father asked his son, “How was the trip?”

“Very good, Dad!”

“Did you see how poor people can be?” the father asked.

“Yeah!”

“And what did you learn?”

The son replied: “I saw that we have a dog at home, and they have four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of the garden; they have a creek that is two miles long. We have imported lamps in the garden; they have the stars. Our patio reaches to the front yard; they have a whole horizon.” When the little boy finished speaking, his father was speechless. His son added, “Thanks, Dad, for showing me how poor we are.”

True wealth and riches comes only from Jesus Christ.

– unknown origin

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Scripture:

1 Timothy 6:6-10

But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Humor: 

I’m married to your Sister