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Quote:

“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life.” — 1 Timothy 6:12

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have fought for freedom — those who stood in the gap, faced danger, and gave of themselves so that others might live in liberty. Their courage, sacrifice, and endurance remind us of a deeper truth that applies to every one of us: life itself is a battlefield, and we’re all called to fight the good fight.

Veterans know something that many forget — that victory doesn’t come from comfort, but from commitment. It’s not the absence of struggle that defines a hero, but the strength to keep going through the struggle. Likewise, in our daily lives, faith calls us to stand strong — to keep believing when it’s hard, to keep loving when it’s not returned, and to keep doing right even when no one is watching.

Maybe your battle isn’t on a foreign field — maybe it’s in your mind, your health, your home, or your heart. But take courage. The same God who stood beside our soldiers in the trenches stands beside you today. You are not alone.

To fight the good fight means to stay faithful — to keep showing up, to keep trusting God’s plan, and to never surrender your hope. The Apostle Paul could say at the end of his life, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” That’s the kind of victory that never fades.

Scripture:

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7

A Thought to Carry:

Honor the veterans today by living as a spiritual soldier — disciplined, courageous, and faithful to the mission God has given you.

A Touch of Humor:

They say the best soldiers never retreat — unless it’s from the dessert table after Thanksgiving dinner!

Closing Thought:

So on this Veterans Day, salute those who have fought for freedom — and remember that you, too, are in a battle worth fighting. Stay strong, stay faithful, and fight the good fight.

11/10–Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Quote:

11/10

Believe In Yourself

Story:

Life is a pressure cooker. The pressure keeps mounting and building until you can’t take it anymore. You are ready to explode, blow up. Everywhere you turn there is pressure. The greater the pressure, the more things cook on the inside. There are pressures because there are more variables in your life. There are more people and more responsibilities. There are more people who need you than ever before. 

There are more people who have your phone number, both home and cell, your email address, etc. Your world is bigger, you know more people. 

External pressures you can separate from, but internal pressures are difficult …. your marriage, your children, etc. External enemies are one thing, but internal things are connected to me. 

You can kill the wolf, if you don’t kill the wolf it will kill you. You can’t kill what you are connected to…. your marriage, your child, etc. The internal pressure keeps mounting and you try to say “I’m fine, I’m just fine”, but all the time you are dying on the inside. The pressure is killing you. You’d probably be shocked at the people reading this that are smiling, but on the inside, they are about to explode. The things you can’t talk about, the secrets that you have held inside for so long. All the while the pressure is building on the inside until it has reached the dangerous levels. When you are responsible people count on you, and when they count on you it brings on responsibility and pressure. We would also be surprised at the depressed people reading this. 

The world has pressures and some of them kill themselves. Children of God have pressures and it kills them. We wake up tired because all night long the issues have been churning in our heads all night long. The things you can’t talk about, you can’t tell anybody. Nobody knows that your finances are bad, your marriage is strained. We have pressures and we can’t talk to anyone not even our spouses. We are too tore up, we think, to talk to God. But talking to God is the answer for me . 

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Scripture:

Matthew 6:28-33

And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Humor:

11/10–From Sister Joyce Bokina 11/5/21

If you can’t find five minutes, can you spare one or two?

Someday Isle

Someday I’ll do this or that. 

I wonder how many has been marooned and stuck on Someday I’ll? 

Like Tom Hanks in the movie Castaway. 

The cemetery is one of the richest places in the world. It has more riches that Fort Knox. Songs never sung, speeches never delivered, love never revealed, and talents never used. 

I want to do, as the motivational speaker Les Brown encouraged, and to “Live Full And Die Empty” 

I do not want to take anything with me I want to use it all. I don’t want to die never letting my friends and loved ones know how much I truly cared. 

I want to be like a wet cloth that you take and wring very drop of water out until there is nothing else left inside!

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In a world full of noise, one of the greatest gifts you can offer is your ears. Everyone wants to be heard, but not everyone takes the time to truly listen. Listening is more than hearing words — it’s understanding hearts.

The Bible reminds us, “Let every person be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.” — James 1:19.

That verse isn’t just good advice; it’s a roadmap for peaceful relationships and wise living. Too often we’re quick to speak, eager to respond, and ready to defend our point. But when we pause long enough to really listen, we invite wisdom, healing, and unity into the moment.

Listening shows love. It tells someone, “You matter enough for me to stop and care about what you’re saying.” When we listen, we learn — about others, about ourselves, and about what God may be whispering to our hearts.

Sometimes God speaks in a still, small voice — and if our lives are filled with constant chatter, we can miss His gentle guidance.

Think about Jesus: He listened to the blind man’s cry, the woman at the well’s story, and even the silence of those who were hurting. He wasn’t too busy to hear.

What if we followed His example today? What if we listened more and talked less? We might discover that listening opens doors that speaking never could.

So today, take a deep breath. Slow down. Look someone in the eyes and truly listen. You’ll not only hear their words — you’ll feel their heart.

Quote of the Day:

“Most people don’t listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” — Stephen R. Covey

Scripture: James 1:19

Clean Joke:

Why did the man bring a ladder to the barbershop?

He wanted to get a high hearing! 👂😄



The Meaning of Numbers: The Number 12

Twelve can be found in 187 places in God’s word. Revelation alone has 22 occurrences of the number. 

The meaning of 12, which is considered a perfect number, is that it symbolizes God’s power and authority, as well as serving as a perfect governmental foundation. It can also symbolize completeness or the nation of Israel as a whole.

For example, Jacob (Israel) had twelve sons, each of which represented a tribe begun by a prince, for 12 princes total. Ishmael, who was born to Abraham through Hagar, also had twelve princes.

God specified that twelve unleavened cakes of bread be placed every week in the temple with frankincense next to each of the two piles that were to be made. The priests were commanded to change the bread every Sabbath day (Leviticus 24).

Christ called and choose twelve men to bear witness to what he did and to spread the good news of the gospel to the entire world. 

After he was raised from the dead, Jesus told the eleven disciples (Judas had killed himself) that God had given him ALL power and authority in both earth and heaven (God’s divine authority – Matthew 28:18).

Twelve thousand from each tribe of Israel (144,000 total) will receive salvation during the end time’s Great Tribulation (Revelation 7). A set of 144,000 (12 x 12,000), possibly the same as those in chapter 7, will be taken from earth in order to serve and follow the Lamb of God (Revelation 14:1 – 5). Christ’s bride in Revelation 12, the church, wears a crown containing twelve stars.

The New Jerusalem, which is made in heaven and brought to the earth by God himself, contains 12 gates made of pearl which are each manned by an angel. Over each gate will be one of the names of Israel’s twelve tribes. The walls are 144 cubits high (12 multiplied by itself – Revelation 21:16 – 17), with the city itself being 12,000 furlongs square.

Appearances of the number twelve

There are twelve names in the Bible that have only two letters. They are Ai (Joshua 7:2), Ar (Num. 21:15), Ed (Joshua 22:34), Er (Genesis 38:3), Ir (1Chronicles 7:12), No (Jeremiah 46:25), Og (Num. 21:33), On (Num. 16:11), Pe (Psalm 119:129), So (2Kings 17:4), Ur (Genesis 11:28) and Uz (Genesis 10:23).

The twelve patriarchs from and including Shem (one of Noah’s sons saved in the Ark) to Jacob (Israel) are Shem, Arphaxad, Salah, Heber, Peleg, Reu, Serug, Nahor, Terah, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

Solomon appointed twelve officers over Israel.

How is the number 12 related to an anointed service?

Twelve people are specially noted in scripture as being anointed for a unique task or responsibility. They are Aaron and his four sons to serve as priests (Exodus 29:7 – 9) and Saul (1Samuel 10:1), David (1Samuel 16:13) and Solomon (1Kings 1:39) to serve as kings over a united Israel.

David’s son Absalom, who wanted to take the throne of his David but was killed (2Samuel 19:10), was also anointed by some to be king. The remaining three specially anointed are King Jehu of Israel (2Kings 9:6) and Kings Joash (2Kings 11:12) and Jehoahaz (2Kings 23:30) of Judah.

Additional info on the Biblical Meaning of 12

The Scripture’s first recording of Jesus’ words occurs when he is twelve years old (Luke 2:42).

The high priest’s breastplate, also called the breast-plate of decision, had twelve stones embedded in it. Each stone represented a tribe of Israel. The Urim and Thummim were part of the High Priest’s breastplate. They were primarily used to consult God regarding important matters (1Samuel 28: 3 – 6, Numbers 27:21 and so on). Both the first century historian Josephus and the Talmud identify the Urim and Thummim with the breastplate stones.

Of all the numerals found in scripture, twelve, along with three, four, seven and ten, are unmistakably used in a symbolic fashion in God’s word.

The Meaning and Significance of Number 12 in the Bible

We can probably draw examples right away from instances where we see the number 12 used in Scripture. Jesus appointed twelve disciples; Israel had 12 tribes.

Twelve, as described in this article, tends to mean authority or (similar to 3 and 7) perfection.

We can typically see the number twelve used in governmental or authoritarian positions. 

Twelve minor prophets preached the word of God, twelve sons of Jacob formed the twelve tribes of Israel, and the disciples helped form the early church.

– 12 spies scout the Promised Landp

– Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream (Daniel 4) fulfills 12 months later

– 12 baskets remain full after Jesus feeds the 5,000

11/9— Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Quote:

11/9–

Story:

11/9–Be yourself, and let others do the same—Don’t put too many requirements on others, especially the requirements you can’t keep yourself.

Experience–We have so many instant products, coffee, oatmeal, etc…..but unfortunately there is no instant experience. 

There was a man who was said to be the wisest man in the city. Some young kids decided to pay him a visit and find out why he was the wisest man in the city. He told them it was because he made the right decisions. They asked how it was that he made the right decisions. He replied that it was experience. They wanted to know how he acquired all of his experience. He said it was by making a lot of wrong decisions. 

You see there is no short cut to experience. It is not instant and does not come in a simple package. Tolerate mistakes of other people. Allow them to also gain their experience.

He’s not heavy, he’s my brother!— If I want to get to some place, and carry you on my back…..when I get you there I’ll also be there too.

Misery loves company—Some folks feel like the only chance they have in elevating themselves is by putting someone else down. I am happy and I want everyone that will to be happy too. So, happiness should love company too.I don’t want to go many places that when I get there, I will be there by myself.

What to do, when you really don’t know what to do— Try standing still. My grandson that I used to keep sometimes would, somehow, manage to get his shoes off. I could not get them back on him if he was wiggling. After I got him to be still, it was nothing to it. As long as your mind is wiggling, you can get the right thougts in your mind. Be still, be very still and quiet. And when you do get a sense of direction, go slow until you know that all is well.  

Have you ever been lost, and didn’t know which way to head. Lost in the woods, or somewhere else. They teach in hunter safety courses that the first thing to do when you are lost is admit you are lost. If you were thinking of looking for the moss growing on the North side of the tree, then think again buffalo breath. A lot of addicts have not, and will may never, admit that they are addicts. Their chance of recovery is not good, no not good at all.

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Scripture:

Proverbs 1:2-5

To know wisdom and instruction;

to perceive the words of understanding;

To receive the instruction of wisdom,

justice, and judgment, and equity;

To give subtilty to the simple,

to the young man knowledge and discretion.

A wise man will hear, and will increase learning;

and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

Humor:

11/9–Trips— Couple’s Secret Of A Good Marriage

11/9– Can You Spare A Minute?

–11/9–Who To Choose On Your Team

A missionary society wrote to David Livingstone and asked, “Have you found a good road to where you are? If so, we want to know how to send other men to join you.” Livingstone wrote back, “If you have men who will come only if they know there is a good road, I don’t want them. I want men who will come if there is no road at all.”  

E Good News Broadcaster, April, 1985, p. 12.

Mark 2:2 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them. 3 And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four. And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.

I want some of those “tear of the roof” guys on my team too!

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Sometimes the hardest thing God asks us to do is wait.

We live in a world of instant gratification — instant coffee, instant answers, instant results. But God doesn’t operate on our timetable. His clock runs on eternal time, not earthly time.

The Bible says, “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31.

That verse doesn’t just promise blessings; it promises strength — a deep, renewing strength that only comes when we learn to trust God’s timing.

Waiting isn’t sitting idly by. It’s active faith — praying when you don’t see answers, serving when you don’t see results, believing when you don’t understand the plan. While you’re waiting, God is working behind the scenes, arranging circumstances, preparing people, and shaping you for the blessing He has in store.

Think about Joseph in prison, David before the throne, or Abraham waiting for a son. They all had one thing in common — they waited on the Lord, and when the time came, His promise never failed.

Maybe today you’re waiting on healing, on direction, on a breakthrough, or on peace. Remember: a delay is not a denial. God hasn’t forgotten you. Sometimes the longer the wait, the greater the reward.

So while you wait, keep worshiping. While you wait, keep walking in faith. The waiting room may not be comfortable, but it’s where your spiritual muscles grow.

Because when God finally opens the door, you’ll realize — it was worth the wait.

Quote of the Day:

“Faith is not about everything turning out okay; it’s about being okay no matter how things turn out.”

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Clean Joke:

Why did Noah have to wait so long for the rain to stop?

Because he had to weather the storm! 🌦️

And the children of Israel set forward, and pitched in the plains of Moab on this side Jordan by Jericho.
And Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites. And Moab was sore afraid of the people, because they were many: and Moab was distressed because of the children of Israel. And Moab said unto the elders of Midian, Now shall this company lick up all that are round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor was king of the Moabites at that time. He sent messengers therefore unto Balaam the son of Beor to Pethor, which is by the river of the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, Behold, there is a people come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, and they abide over against me: Come now therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people; for they are too mighty for me: peradventure I shall prevail, that we may smite them, and that I may drive them out of the land: for I wot that he whom thou blessest is blessed, and he whom thou cursest is cursed. And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came unto Balaam, and spake unto him the words of Balak. And he said unto them, Lodge here this night, and I will bring you word again, as the LORD shall speak unto me: and the princes of Moab abode with Balaam. And God came unto Balaam, and said, What men are these with thee? And Balaam said unto God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me, saying, Behold, there is a people come out of Egypt, which covereth the face of the earth: come now, curse me them; peradventure I shall be able to overcome them, and drive them out. And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed. And Balaam rose up in the morning, and said unto the princes of Balak, Get you into your land: for the LORD refuseth to give me leave to go with you. And the princes of Moab rose up, and they went unto Balak, and said, Balaam refuseth to come with us.
And Balak sent yet again princes, more, and more honourable than they. And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming unto me: For I will promote thee unto very great honour, and I will do whatsoever thou sayest unto me: come therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people. And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or more. Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what the LORD will say unto me more. And God came unto Balaam at night, and said unto him, If the men come to call thee, rise up, and go with them; but yet the word which I shall say unto thee, that shalt thou do. And Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his ass, and went with the princes of Moab.
And God’s anger was kindled because he went: and the angel of the LORD stood in the way for an adversary against him. Now he was riding upon his ass, and his two servants were with him. And the ass saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field: and Balaam smote the ass, to turn her into the way. But the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side. And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she thrust herself unto the wall, and crushed Balaam’s foot against the wall: and he smote her again. And the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left. And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she fell down under Balaam: and Balaam’s anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with a staff. And the LORD opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times? And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee. And the ass said unto Balaam, Am not I thine ass, upon which thou hast ridden ever since I was thine unto this day? was I ever wont to do so unto thee? And he said, Nay. Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, I went out to withstand thee, because thy way is perverse before me: And the ass saw me, and turned from me these three times: unless she had turned from me, surely now also I had slain thee, and saved her alive. And Balaam said unto the angel of the LORD, I have sinned; for I knew not that thou stoodest in the way against me: now therefore, if it displease thee, I will get me back again. And the angel of the LORD said unto Balaam, Go with the men: but only the word that I shall speak unto thee, that thou shalt speak. So Balaam went with the princes of Balak.
And when Balak heard that Balaam was come, he went out to meet him unto a city of Moab, which is in the border of Arnon, which is in the utmost coast. And Balak said unto Balaam, Did I not earnestly send unto thee to call thee? wherefore camest thou not unto me? am I not able indeed to promote thee to honour? And Balaam said unto Balak, Lo, I am come unto thee: have I now any power at all to say any thing? the word that God putteth in my mouth, that shall I speak. And Balaam went with Balak, and they came unto Kirjathhuzoth. And Balak offered oxen and sheep, and sent to Balaam, and to the princes that were with him. And it came to pass on the morrow, that Balak took Balaam, and brought him up into the high places of Baal, that thence he might see the utmost part of the people.