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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

Isaiah 58:1-14. Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not?
wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge?
Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure,
and exact all your labours.
Behold, ye fast for strife and debate,
and to smite with the fist of wickedness:
ye shall not fast as ye do this day,
to make your voice to be heard on high.
Is it such a fast that I have chosen?
a day for a man to afflict his soul?
is it to bow down his head as a bulrush,
and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him?
wilt thou call this a fast,
and an acceptable day to the LORD?
Is not this the fast that I have chosen?
to loose the bands of wickedness,
to undo the heavy burdens,
and to let the oppressed go free,
and that ye break every yoke?
Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry,
and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house?
when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him;
and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
Then shall thy light break forth as the morning,
and thine health shall spring forth speedily:
and thy righteousness shall go before thee;
the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.
Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer;
thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am.
If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke,
the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;
And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry,
and satisfy the afflicted soul;
then shall thy light rise in obscurity,
and thy darkness be as the noonday:
And the LORD shall guide thee continually,
and satisfy thy soul in drought,
and make fat thy bones:
and thou shalt be like a watered garden,
and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.
And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places:
thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations;
and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach,
The restorer of paths to dwell in.
If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath,
from doing thy pleasure on my holy day;
and call the sabbath a delight,
the holy of the LORD, honourable;
and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways,
nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words:
Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD;
and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth,
and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father:
for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

10/31–Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Quote:

10/31–They say if you find something you’re willing to do for free then you’ve found your calling. 

I definitely feel as if I’ve found mine. 

Let’s get to work!

Story:

10/31–Opportunities Missed 

There was a very cautious man 

Who never laughed or played; 

He never risked, he never tried, 

He never sang or prayed. 

And when he one day passed away 

His insurance was denied; 

For since he never really lived, 

They claimed he never died!

The richest place in the world is the cemetery. It is richer than Fort Knox! There are apologies never made, Love never expressed,  songs never sung, and sermons never preached. Don’t die with your song still within you!!!

I’m not afraid of dying… only to die before I’ve ever lived!

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Scripture:

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

Humor:

10/31–Potluck supper, prayer and medication to follow