Author Archives: Dale Cantrell

11/14–Start Your Day Off Right Series  Quote: 11/14–Ability Story: 11/14–During World War I a Protestant chaplain with the American troops in Italy became a friend of a local Roman Catholic priest. In time, the chaplain who moved on with his unit was killed.  The priest heard of his death and asked military authorities if theContinue reading “Start Your Day Off Right Series 11/14”

If I should die before I wake. That is a children’s bedtime prayer that I used to say when I was growing up. In turn, I taught it to my children. I believe that in its simplicity, it is one of the greatest of all old time prayers. Next to the Lord’s prayer in MatthewContinue reading “Can You Spare A Minute Or So 11/14?”

Romans 12:1,2. I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, andContinue reading “Transform Your Thoughts And You Will Transform Your Life”

11/13– Start Your Day Off Right Series  Quote: 11/13–Anger Can Kill Story: 11/13–80% 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 murmur ye, as some of themContinue reading “Start Your Day Off Right Series 11/13”

The Little Boy And The World A man was babysitting his little boy and he needed to do something so he got a newspaper with the picture of the world on it and tore the newspaper into little pieces and told the little boy to put the world back together. In just a little bitContinue reading “Can You Spare A Minute Or So 11/13?”

Quote: “We rise by lifting others.” — Robert Ingersoll Message: Every act of kindness—no matter how small—creates a ripple that travels far beyond what we can see. Helping others isn’t just about giving money, time, or effort; it’s about sharing hope, encouragement, and love in a world that desperately needs it. When we reach outContinue reading “The Great Importance of Helping Others”

11/12– Start Your Day Off Right Series  Quote: Story: 11/12–The north wind and the sun argued which was the stronger.  On seeing a traveller they agreed a suitable test would be to strip him of his cloak.  First the wind blew with all his might, but the more he blew, the more than man wrappedContinue reading “Start Your Day Off Right Series 11/12”

Can You Spare A Minute Or So 11/12? The north wind and  the sun argued which was the stronger.  On seeing a traveller they agreed a suitable test would be to strip him of his cloak.  First the wind blew with all his might, but the more he blew, the more than man wrapped theContinue reading “Can You Spare A Minute Or So 11/12?”

Quote: “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” — Matthew 5:7 Message: Mercy is one of the purest reflections of the heart of God. To be merciful means to show kindness even when someone doesn’t deserve it, to forgive when it’s easier to hold a grudge, and to lift someone up instead ofContinue reading “If You Need Mercy, Give It First”