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11/3–Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Quote:

11/3–Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin

   

Story:

11/3–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 between 6 an 9AM the heart attack rate increases over 35%!! People going to jobs that they hate. Their hearts tell them didn’t I tell you I didn’t want to go and they attack them?I can imagine that some of y’all don’t want to go to work next Monday. 

People all they do is moan and groan. I’m not making enough money, I’m unhappy with my job! So, the thing about it is this…. all some people do is moan and groan. 

I heard a story about some men on a porch. A man was walking by and heard the dog howling and whining. He asked the men why the dog was whining. They said he was laying on a nail. The man asked them why the dog didn’t get off the nail. He said because it wasn’t hurting enough.

I heard someone say that God gave us Ten Commandments but if He has given an eleventh it would have been “Thou Shall Not

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Scripture:

1 Corinthians 10:10-11

Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

Humor:

It is like driving forward while looking in the rearview mirror. You may move ahead a little, but sooner or later you’re going to crash.”

Genesis 13:10-13

And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar. Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other. Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom. But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the Lord exceedingly.

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Acts 3:1-8. Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.

I’m just a plow hand from Arkansas, but I have learned how to hold a team together. How to lift some men up, how to calm down others, until finally they’ve got one heartbeat together, a team. 

There’s just three things I’d ever say: If anything goes bad, I did it. If anything goes semi-good, then we did it. If anything goes real good, then you did it. That’s all it takes to get people to win football games for you.

Bear Bryant.

There is no limit to what a man can do or where he can go, if he doesn’t care who gets the credit.

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There’s something powerful about simply showing up. Not just once, not just when it’s easy, but day after day—even when you don’t feel like it. Success doesn’t always come from giant leaps; more often, it’s built from small steps taken consistently.

When you wake up and decide to face the day instead of giving up, that’s victory. When you keep putting in the effort after setbacks, that’s strength. Every time you refuse to quit, you’re building character, endurance, and faith.

Galatians 6:9 reminds us, “Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” That “due season” might not come today or tomorrow, but it’s coming for those who keep showing up.

Maybe your progress feels slow, or the results seem invisible—but God sees your persistence. He’s shaping you, refining you, and preparing you for the blessings ahead. The seeds you’re planting in faith today will grow into the harvest of tomorrow.

So, don’t measure your worth by today’s results. Measure it by your willingness to keep trying. Keep praying, keep believing, keep showing up.

Because one day, you’ll look back and realize—those ordinary, faithful days were what brought you to an extraordinary place.

1 Kings 4:8-10. And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is an holy man of God, which passeth by us continually. Let us make a little chamber, I pray thee, on the wall; and let us set for him there a bed, and a table, and a stool, and a candlestick: and it shall be, when he cometh to us, that he shall turn in thither.

As we step into a brand-new month, let’s talk about something we all need—and something we all can give: encouragement.

Encouragement is like oxygen to the soul. It doesn’t cost a thing, yet it can breathe life into someone who feels like giving up. A few kind words, a gentle pat on the back, or even a simple “you can do it” can turn a person’s whole day around.

The Bible reminds us in 1 Thessalonians 5:11, “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” Notice that it says build each other up—not tear each other down. When you encourage someone, you become a builder in their life, helping them construct confidence, faith, and hope.

Maybe today you’re the one who needs encouragement. Remember this: God hasn’t brought you this far to leave you. The same hands that carried you through yesterday’s storms are holding you steady today. Don’t lose heart. You are stronger than you think, and God is closer than you feel.

Or maybe today you’re the one who needs to be the encourager. Don’t wait for the perfect moment—just look around. Someone near you is fighting a silent battle, and your words could be the light that helps them keep going.

A small word can have a mighty impact. Barnabas, whose name means son of encouragement, didn’t write a book of the Bible, but he helped others—like Paul and John Mark—who did. You never know what your encouragement might spark in someone else’s life.

So today, as we begin November, let’s make it our goal to lift others higher. When we encourage others, we not only brighten their path—we also strengthen our own.

Quote of the Day:

“A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success.”

Clean Joke:

Why did the scarecrow win an award?

Because he was outstanding in his field—just like you when you encourage others! 🌾

Thought for the Day:

Be someone who lifts others. Your words might be the reason someone doesn’t quit today.

11/1–Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Quote:

Story:

11/1–We might liken it to letting  go of a bell rope. If you have ever seen an old school house with a bell on top, or an old church with a bell in the steeple, you will remember that to get the bell ringing you have to tug awhile. 

Once it has begun to ring, you merely maintain the momentum. As long as you keep pulling, the bell keeps ringing. 

Forgiveness is letting go of the rope. It is just that simple. But when you do so, the bell keeps ringing. Momentum is still at work. However, if you keep your hands off the rope, the bell will begin to slow and eventually stop. The unforgiving spirit will begin to slow, and will eventually be still. Forgiveness is not something you feel, it is something you do. It is letting go of the rope.

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Scripture:

Matthew 6:14-15

For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.u

Humor:

11/1–For past 10 years my wife has been complaining to me about not putting the cap back on the toothpaste. On our anniversary, I decided to change this bad habit and make my wife happy.

For a week I was diligent, always capping the toothpaste. I was expecting my wife to thank me, but she never did it.

Finally, last night she turned and looked at me and said, “Why did you stop brushing your teeth?!”

It is like the TV character Steve Urkel who would tear up anything and everything. Afterwards he would say ” Did I do that?” Seemingly he acted like he didn’t know that he had done anything wrong. He was in the dark about everything that his actions had done. He seemed innocent in any destruction he had caused. 

People say hurtful things and act as if they had no idea that could be destructive to the relationship. They would act like what did I do, I only said so and so? 

There is a little saying that we used to say when we were kids. It went something like sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. Well, I’m here to say that words can be very hurtful. I would almost rather have the sticks and stones. 

Words are like arrows shot from a bow and arrow once they leave the bow, the arrows can never return. Once you let your words proceed out of your mouth you can never grab them back. 

Words are powerful especially to children who are so impressionable. We can’t wait for them to walk and talk and then we tell them to sit down and shut up! 

We tell them they are dumb, clumsy and other statements of incompetence. We can program them with negative programming in the first few years of their lives that will take years of reprogramming for them to be productive in life! 

Millions of children go to bed hungry tonight for lack of food and nourishment. Millions more will go to bed hungry tonight for lack of encouragement. 

Words are powerful and life-changing. Words can build people up to accomplish great things, or tear them down and render them almost useless and helpless.

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There’s a saying that goes, “Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” The words we speak reveal much about what’s in our hearts. When we talk about others — especially in a negative way — we’re not lifting them up or helping ourselves grow. Instead, we’re draining energy that could be used to build, encourage, and inspire.

Talking about others often feels harmless in the moment. It might even seem like casual conversation. But words have weight — and once spoken, they can’t be taken back. The Bible reminds us in Proverbs 21:23, “Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.” There’s freedom and strength in staying silent when gossip calls our name.

When you refuse to talk about others, you’re showing maturity, discipline, and integrity. You’re saying, “I choose peace over pettiness. I choose to be part of the solution, not the problem.” Instead of repeating what someone did wrong, speak about what they could become. Instead of spreading rumors, spread hope. Instead of tearing down, build up.

If someone brings gossip to you today, remember: it stops where you stand. You can change the atmosphere of a conversation simply by saying, “Let’s talk about something positive.”

Guard your words, and you’ll guard your peace. Use your tongue not as a weapon, but as a tool for healing and encouragement.

Quote:

“Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates: Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind?”

Scripture:

“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying.” — Ephesians 4:29