Author Archives: Dale Cantrell

11/21—It happened that a dog had got a piece of meat and was carrying it home in his mouth to eat it in peace.       Now on his way home he had to cross a plank lying across a running brook.  As he crossed, he looked down and saw his own shadow reflectedContinue reading “The Story Of The Greedy Dog”

Then went Samson to Gaza, and saw there an harlot, and went in unto her. And it was told the Gazites, saying, Samson is come hither. And they compassed him in, and laid wait for him all night in the gate of the city, and were quiet all the night, saying, In the morning, whenContinue reading “Lessons We Can Learn From The Mistakes Of Samson”

Here is some food for your Daily Bread! 11/20–Start Your Day Off Right Series Quote: 11/20–God Is Everything  Story: 11/20–A boy, who had strayed out of his depth, began to drown in a river, when a passing stranger saw him and began to scold him for being reckless. “Please help me out first, then byContinue reading “Start Your Day Off Right Series 11/20”

If you can’t find two minutes, can you spare just one? 11/20– Can You Spare A Minute? 11/20–A man told the story about the man that dreaded a certain dog that would bark at him every day. It was a big dog but one day he grabbed the brick and when the dog came closeContinue reading “Can You Spare A Minute 11/20?”

You have probably heard this one but it is worth repeating for obvious reasons. The value of courage, persistence, and perseverance has rarely been illustrated more convincingly than in the life story of this man (his age appears on the right): Failed in business 22 Ran for Legislature–defeated 23 Again failed in business 24 ElectedContinue reading “If At First You Don’t Succeed, Keep Trying”

A false balance is abomination to the LORD:but a just weight is his delight.

11/19–Once Buddha walking from one town to another town with a few of his followers. This was in the initial days.  While they were traveling, they happened to pass a lake. They stopped there and Buddha told one of his disciples, “I am thirsty. Please get me some water from that lake there”. The discipleContinue reading “Be Still And Let Your Mind Settle And Become Clear”

Here is some food for your Daily Bread! 11/19–Start Your Day Off Right Series Quote: 11/19–Learn Who & What To Ignore Story: The Tommy Crutcher And Jerry Gann Story Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every oneContinue reading “Start Your Day Off Right Series11/19”

If you can’t find two minutes, can you spare just one? 11/19– Can You Spare A Minute? 11/19–80% of the people don’t care if you have a problem, and the other 20% are right tickled about it.  There are 10 commandments, number 11 should be Thou shall not bellyache. 1 Corinthians 10: 10. Neither murmurContinue reading “Can You Spare A Minute 11/19?”

Forgiveness is a Big Deal! After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead usContinue reading “God’s Instructions On Forgiving Others”