Author Archives: Dale Cantrell

Worry is like a rocking chair—it keeps you busy, but it never takes you anywhere. How many nights have been stolen by worry, how many days dimmed because the mind couldn’t let go of what might happen? Jesus said in Matthew 6:27, “Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?”Continue reading “Let Go Of Worry And Don’t Pick It Back Up”

 I have written a lot lately about animals and insects because they are so amazing. When they come to earth they are hardwired with what they need. Nobody tells the birds that it’s time to fly south for the winter. They just come with the knowledge that they need. Man, when he arrives on the otherContinue reading “Are You An Eagle Or A Chicken?”

9/3–Start Your Day Off Right Series  Quote: You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” Story: There was a King that had two slaves. The King told the slaves that he would paid them a years wage if they would take the all theContinue reading “Start Your Day Off Right Series 9/3”

Don’t underestimate the power of the word. The movie, stand And Deliver portrayed the story of Jaime Escalante who was an incredibly successful teacher in a rough high school.  In his class were two students named Johnny. One was a bright student and a joy to teach. The other wasted his talent and bucked authority.Continue reading “Can You Spare A Minute 9/3?”

Life is too short to spend it at odds with those around us. The truth is, we’re all different—different opinions, different backgrounds, different ways of doing things. But those differences don’t have to divide us; they can actually be what enriches our lives, sharpens our character, and helps us grow. Getting along with people doesn’tContinue reading “Getting Along With Other People”

Psalms 46:10–Be still, and know that I am God:I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

9/2—Start Your Day Off Right  Quotes: Sometimes a quote doesn’t say everything. But it says enough to trigger the reader’s mind. Story: Handling Difficult People I worked in Customer Service related jobs for 51 years. Somehow, I learned how to deal with difficult customers The first thing I tried to do was to listen intently.Continue reading “Start Your Day Off Right Series 9/2”

One of the most powerful truths in life is that consistency beats intensity. It’s not about doing something once with great force—it’s about showing up day after day, even when you don’t feel like it. Think about it: a single drop of water doesn’t carve a stone, but repeated drops over time create a river’sContinue reading “Keep Showing Up Every Day”

Proverbs 6:16-19. These six things doth the LORD hate:yea, seven are an abomination unto him:A proud look, a lying tongue,and hands that shed innocent blood,An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations,feet that be swift in running to mischief,A false witness that speaketh lies,and he that soweth discord among brethren.