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9/18-Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Quote:

Also, I was thinking about quotes for God’s children. Sis. Jackie Whitley was from our church, God has already took her home, but she use to get up to testify and say quiting ain’t no option.  So true… Just thought I would throw that verse and quote out there incase you needed somemore.

Hope y’all are doing well 

Story:

9/18–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. At the first PTA meeting for parents, Johnny’s mother asked Jaime for a report on her son’s progress. Jaime’s reply was, “Johnny is a joy to have in my class. I’m glad he is there.” 

The next day, rebellious Johnny walked into the classroom with a new attitude and demeanor. He ran up to Mr. Escalante and said, “My mom told me what you said about me. I’ve never had a teacher who wanted me.” He became a model student. Mr. Escalante had thought that Johnny’s mother was the mother of his best student. His comments were meant for the othe00r Johnny but the results were dramatic. The word -spoken at the right moment -carefully crafted -caused dramatic change. Encourage someone. Ah, communication is an art!

Excerpt from “Live First, Die Last” by J D Canter

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Scripture:

 1 Samuel 30:6

And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.

Humor:

9/18 My 11-year-old takes his homework seriously. One question required him to write a sentence using the word version. His sentence: “Have you heard of the version Mary?”

 

   

Scripture:

I know you have ask people to send in stuff and I have thought about it but never did. My favorite verse is Philippians 4:6.

Humor:

9-15–My 11-year-old takes his homework seriously. One question required him to write a sentence using the word version. His sentence: “Have you heard of the version Mary?”

Illustration:  What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?

What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?

What if we flipped through it several times a day?

What if we used it to receive messages from the text?

What if we treated it like we couldn’t live without it?

What if we gave it to kids as gifts?

What if we used it as we traveled?

What if we used it in case of an emergency?

What if we upgraded it to get the latest version?

This is something to make you go…hmmm…where is my Bible?

Oh, and one more thing. Unlike our cell phone, we don’t ever have to worry about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill! 

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9/17–Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Quote:

9/17–Every man has two lives, and the second starts when he realizes he has just one.” — Confucius

Story:

9/17–Are you a help today or are you one that hinders?  You will either do one or the other to your Church, friends, and family. I hear people say all the time I’m not a help but I’m not a hindrance. Oh, yes you are! If you are not a help then you are a hindrance! 

You cannot ride the fence you will fall off on one side or the other. You will fall to the help side or to the side that hinders. 

I made the statement once that I wanted to leave the walks of this life the day I started hindering. As soon as I could, I told them I wanted to make a correction to that statement. I told them that I did not want to leave the day I started hindering but instead I wanted to leave the day before. 

There are too many things that a person can do to help others that there should be no reason to ever think about hindering someone else.

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Scripture:

1 Corinthians 12:28

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

Humor:

The preacher and the elder at the hospital

9/17 Can You Spare A Minute Or So?

9/17–A farmer came into town and asked the owner of a restaurant if he could use a million frog legs. 

The restaurant owner was shocked and asked the man where he could get so many frog legs! The farmer replied, “There is a pond near my house that is full of frogs–millions of them. They croak all during the night and are about to drive me crazy!” 

So the restaurant owner and the farmer made an agreement that the farmer would deliver frogs to the restaurant five hundred at a time or the next several weeks. 

The first week, the farmer returned to the restaurant looking rather sheepish, with two scrawny little frogs. The restaurant owner said, “Well…where are all the frogs?” 

The farmer said, “I was mistaken. There were only these two frogs in the pond. But they sure were making a lot of noise!” 

Next time you hear somebody criticizing or making fun of you, remember it’s probably just a couple of noisy frogs. 

Also remember that problems always seem bigger in the dark. Have you ever lain in your bed at might worrying about things which seem almost overwhelming — like a million frogs croaking? 

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Every day gives us a fresh opportunity to grow, but growth often requires us to step out of our comfort zones. Comfort feels safe, but it rarely leads to progress. Just like a seed must break through the soil to reach the sunlight, we must be willing to face resistance in order to rise higher.

Think about the challenges before you today—not as obstacles meant to stop you, but as steppingstones meant to lift you. Every struggle you endure, every fear you confront, and every lesson you learn shapes you into a stronger, wiser person.

True motivation doesn’t come from waiting for the perfect moment—it comes from taking a step, even if it’s small, in the right direction. Progress is built day by day, choice by choice.

So on this September 17, make the choice to stretch yourself, to try something new, or to push a little harder than yesterday. Growth is waiting on the other side of courage.

Charles Francis Adams, 19th century political figure and diplomat, kept a diary. One day he entered: “Went fishing with my son today–a day wasted.” His son, Brook Adams, also kept a diary, which is still in existence. On that same day, Brook Adams made this entry: “Went fishing with my father–the most wonderful day of my life!” The father thought he was wasting his time while fishing with his son, but his son saw it as an investment of time. The only way to tell the difference between wasting and investing is to know one’s ultimate purpose in life and to judge accordingly.  

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Marriage is one of the greatest journeys two people can take together. It is more than just a contract—it’s a covenant, a daily choice to love, honor, and build a life side by side. Like a garden, marriage requires constant care, patience, and nurturing to thrive.

Too often, people believe that love alone is enough to carry a marriage through every storm. Love is essential, yes—but so are commitment, forgiveness, humility, and teamwork. A successful marriage isn’t built on perfection but on two imperfect people refusing to give up on each other.

Think about it: marriage is not about winning arguments, but about winning together. It’s not about “me” and “you,” but about “us.” It’s choosing to hold hands in hard times, to listen even when it’s inconvenient, and to forgive when it would be easier to keep score.

Strong marriages are the foundation of strong families and communities. When two people stand united, they can weather life’s storms with courage and hope. The true beauty of marriage is that it allows two individuals to grow—not just as partners, but as better versions of themselves, refined through love and shared life.

So today, if you’re married, cherish your spouse. Speak kind words. Show appreciation. Choose to love them not only in feelings but in actions. And if you’re preparing for marriage or praying for it one day, remember this truth: a great marriage doesn’t happen by accident; it is built with intention, patience, and grace.

Let marriage inspire you to practice loyalty, sacrifice, and unconditional love—not only within your home, but in all the relationships of your life.