Author Archives: Dale Cantrell

9/11–Start Your Day Off Right Series  Quote: A lady once came to Billy Sunday and tried to rationalize her angry outbursts. “There’s nothing wrong with losing my temper,” she said. “I blow up, and then it’s all over.”   “So does a shotgun,” Sunday replied, “and look at the damage it leaves behind!”  Billy Sunday. 9/11–IfContinue reading “Start Your Day Off Right Series 9/11”

9/11–Can You Spare A Minute ? 9/11–The old expression, use it or lose it, is brought sharply home to anyone who has experienced a broken bone.    If an arm or leg is cast for a period of weeks, invariably when it is finally released, it has shrunk much smaller than its partner. Why isContinue reading “Can You spare A Minute Or So 9/11?”

In a world that often shouts “more, more, more,” temperance whispers a steady reminder: balance is the key to lasting peace. Temperance isn’t about denying yourself joy, but about practicing self-control so that joy is never replaced by regret. Temperance is the guardrail that keeps us from going off course. It is the wisdom toContinue reading “The Power Of Temperance”

9/10– Start Your a day Off Right Series Quote: Nothing is permanent in this world but kindness is infinite Story: I have written a lot lately about animals and insects because they are so amazing. When they come to earth they are hardwired with hmm what they need. Nobody tells the birds that it’s timeContinue reading “Start Your Day Off Right Series 9/10”

–A man took his children to a restaurant. The six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As heads were bowed he said, “God is great and God is Good. Let us thank Him for the food, and I would even thank you more if mom gets us ice-cream for dessert. And liberty and justiceContinue reading “Can You Spare A Minute Or So 9/10?”

Anxiety has a way of sneaking into our hearts when we least expect it. It clouds our thoughts, steals our peace, and whispers lies about what might go wrong. But anxiety doesn’t have to control us—it can become a reminder to lean on the One who holds all things together. The Bible tells us inContinue reading “Finding Peace In The Midst Of Anxiety”

9/9-Start Your Day Off Right Series 9/9 Quote: Everyone is a diamond in the rough but sometimes they aren’t shining.” E. Grunden. Story: The old expression, use it or lose it, is brought sharply home to anyone who has experienced a broken bone.    If an arm or leg is cast for a period ofContinue reading “Start Your Day Off Right Series 9/9”

9/9– Can You Spare A Minute? 9/9–A monk joined a monastery and took a vow of silence.  After the first 10 years, his superior called him in and gave him an opportunity to speak two words, “Do you have anything to ansay?” The monk replied, “Food bad.”  After another 10 years, the monk again hadContinue reading “Can You Spare A Minute Or So 9/9?”