Author Archives: Dale Cantrell

9/1—Start Your Day Off Right Series  Quote: Before you talk, listen Before you react, think Before you criticize, wait Before you pray, forgive Before you quit, try Above all, before you say or do anything trust in Jesus Story: A national park ranger in British Columbia has two sets of huge antlers, as wide asContinue reading “Start Your Day Off Right Series 9/1”

Anxiety is something many of us wrestle with. It comes in the quiet hours of the night when thoughts won’t stop racing, or in the middle of the day when life feels overwhelming. Anxiety whispers, “What if everything goes wrong?” But today, let’s remind ourselves of a greater truth: we are not meant to liveContinue reading “Trade Your Anxiety For Faith And Focus”

The first day of September is like turning a crisp, new page in a book. It reminds us that no matter what happened yesterday, last week, or even last month—we are given the chance to begin again today. New Beginnings Bring New Opportunities Every month comes with its own set of challenges and blessings. SeptemberContinue reading “A Fresh Start, A New Chapter”

Life is full of people—some easy to love and some… not so easy. Yet the call to “bear with one another in love” (Ephesians 4:2) reminds us that relationships thrive not because everyone is perfect, but because we are willing to show patience, grace, and understanding. Bearing With Others Means More Than Tolerating To “bearContinue reading “The Power In Bearing With Others”

8/30– Can You Spare A Minute? 9/14–8/30–Moan and groan—how many of you know people that all they do is moan and groan? People say I’m not happy with my job. They say 87% of the people go to job that they hate. We have the dubious distinction in this country that on Monday morning betweenContinue reading “Can You Spare A Minute Or So 8/30?”

We all want to be known as helpful people. Deep down, it feels good to step in, lend a hand, and make a difference. But there’s a fine line between being a helper and becoming a hindrance. Sometimes, what we call “helping” is actually slowing someone down, discouraging them, or even keeping them from growing.Continue reading “It You Are Not A Help Then You Must Be A Hinderance”

8/29–Start Your Day Off Right Series  Quote: Those who are comfortable with themselves don’t criticize Story: My Dad taught me two valuables lessons before he died.  One, don’t ever brag on yourself. Proverbs 27: 2 tells us “Let another lips praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger and not thine own lips. LessonContinue reading “Start Your Day Off Right Series 8/29”

8/29– Can You Spare A Minute? 8/29–The moso is a bamboo plant that grows in China and the Far East. After the moso is planted, no visible growth occurs for up to five years – event under ideal conditions!  Then, unbelievably, it suddenly begins growing at the rate of nearly two and one half feetContinue reading “Can You Spare A Minute Or So 8/29?”