The Story About The Crabs In A Barrel

Crabs In A Barrel

“Crabs in a barrel is a story I’ve heard motivational speaker Craig Valentine tell! He said you could put crabs and a big barrel and leave the lid off and still none of them would get out. Just to soon as one crab started getting near the top of crab below would reach up and pull him back down. Craig compared it to us humans. If we are slightly below another and they begin to rise we have a tendency to try to pull them back now. If we say that we are going to write a book they say, “don’t you know that you probably won’t be successful?” They ask if we know how many people have written books that didn’t sell even one hundred copies? They seemingly want to dash some water on your fire. They ask the question “what do you want to do that for.””

— Building Take Skill, Tearing Down None by J D Canter

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Remember Lots Wife, Don’t Look Back

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Like 17:28-32 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed. In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back. Remember Lot’s wife.

Start Your Day Off Right Series 12/2

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12/2–Start Your Day Off Right Series

Quote:

12/2–Great Leaders

Story:

12/2– Just up the road from my home is a field with two horses in it.  From a distance, each looks like every other horse.  But if you stop your car or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing.  Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind.  His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him.  This alone is amazing.  

If nearby and listening, you will hear the sound of a bell.  Looking around for the source of the sound, you will see that it comes from the smaller horse in the field.  Attached to her halter is a small bell.  It lets her blind friend know where she is, so he can follow her.  

As you stand and watch these two friends, you’ll see how she is always checking on him, and that he will listen for her bell and then slowly walk to where she is, trusting that she will not lead him astray.

When she returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, she stops occasionally and looks back, making sure her friend isn’t too far behind to hear the bell.

Like the owner of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect or because we have problems or challenges.  God watches over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in need.

Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by the little ringing bell of those whom God places in our lives.  Other times, we are the guide horse, helping others see the way.

Good friends are like this.  You don’t always see them, but you know they are always there.

Please listen for my bell, and I’ll listen for yours.”

– Author Unknown

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Scripture:

Hebrews 12:11

Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.

Humor:

Pastors in the dog house

Can You Spare A Minute Or Two 12/2?

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12/2–Can You Spare A Minute?

Responsibility— to go to the next level you must learn to accept Responsibility.

I’m the Garden Of Eden, Adam said it wasn’t his fault… it was Eve.

Eve said it wasn’t her fault it was the snake.

Aaron told Moses it wasn’t his fault for the golden calf… he just threw the peoples jewels into the fire and put came the Golden Calf

The Optimistic Woman Who Lost Her Hair

12/1–A very old lady looked in the mirror one morning. She had three remaining hairs on her head, and being a positive soul, she said, “I think I’ll braid my hair today.” So she braided her three hairs, and she had a great day.

Some days later, looking in the mirror one morning, preparing for her day, she saw that she had only two hairs remaining. “Hmm, two hairs… I fancy a centre parting today.” She duly parted her two hairs, and as ever, she had a great day.

A week or so later, she saw that she had just one hair left on her head. “One hair huh…,” she mused, “I know, a pony-tail will be perfect.” And again she had a great day.

The next morning she looked in the mirror. She was completely bald.

“Finally bald huh,” she said to herself, “How wonderful! I won’t have to waste time doing my hair any more..”

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Start Your Day Off Right Series 12/1

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12/1–Start Your Day Off Right Series 

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Story:

12/1–S—A very old lady looked in the mirror one morning. She had three remaining hairs on her head, and being a positive soul, she said, “I think I’ll braid my hair today.” So she braided her three hairs, and she had a great day.

Some days later, looking in the mirror one morning, preparing for her day, she saw that she had only two hairs remaining. “Hmm, two hairs… I fancy a centre parting today.” She duly parted her two hairs, and as ever, she had a great day.

A week or so later, she saw that she had just one hair left on her head. “One hair huh…,” she mused, “I know, a pony-tail will be perfect.” And again she had a great day.

The next morning she looked in the mirror. She was completely bald.

“Finally bald huh,” she said to herself, “How wonderful! I won’t have to waste time doing my hair any more..”

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Scripture:

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Humor:

Never give up as Churchill once valiantly said.

The story is told of a spry lady who lived in a retirement home. She spotted an older and distinguished gentleman who was a new resident seated in the dining hall.

She promptly sat down in front of him and attempted to get his attention with warm smiles. She saw a husband in the making.

Growing uncomfortable he asked, “May I help you?” She shot back, “You look just like my third husband. The wave of your hair, your countenance, the look of your hands.”

Now very uncomfortable he said, “Now, ma’am, how many times did you say you have been married?”

She smiled and said, “Twice.” Never give up hope.

Can You Spare A Minute Or So 12/1?

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A boy, who had strayed out of his depth, began to drown in a river, when a passing stranger saw him and began to scold him for being reckless. “Please help me out first, then by all means scold me afterwards,” pleaded the boy.

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Being Thankful Can Transform Your Life

As we step into a brand-new month, December begins with a gentle reminder: thankfulness isn’t just a holiday theme — it’s a daily life changer. You don’t need perfect circumstances to be thankful. In fact, some of the most grateful people in the world are those who have weathered storms, walked through valleys, and learned the value of every sunrise.

💡 A Thought to Start Your Day

“It’s not happy people who are thankful; it’s thankful people who are happy.”

Gratitude shifts your focus. It moves your attention from what’s missing to what’s present, from what hurts to what helps, from what’s lacking to what’s lasting. When you practice being thankful, your attitude changes… and so does your outlook.

📖 A Simple Story

A man once complained that he only had one old pair of shoes left to wear. They were worn out, barely holding together, and every day he grumbled about them. One afternoon, while walking downtown, he noticed a young man sitting on a bench — smiling, laughing, and enjoying the day.

But the young man had no legs.

In that moment, the man realized how blessed he truly was. Suddenly, those old shoes didn’t seem quite so bad. What changed? Not his situation — but his perspective.

Thankfulness gives you new eyes.

📜 Scripture for Strength

1 Thessalonians 5:18

“In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

Notice it doesn’t say for everything, but in everything. No matter what you’re facing today — health issues, financial stress, loneliness, or simple fatigue — God asks you to find a reason to be thankful within it. Not because everything is great, but because He is still good.

🙌 Gratitude Changes You

When you choose thankfulness…

your heart becomes lighter, your faith becomes stronger, your worries become smaller, and your joy becomes deeper.

Thankfulness reminds you of what God has already done — and builds confidence in what He can still do.

😄 A Clean, Light-Hearted Laugh

A child once prayed:

“Lord, I’m thankful for my family… even though they eat all the snacks.”

Sometimes gratitude comes with a smile — and that’s okay!

🌅 Closing Encouragement

Today, on this first day of December, take a moment to pause. Look around. Look within. Look upward.

There is always something to thank God for — a breath, a new day, a friend, a warm home, a lesson learned, a blessing given, or the simple truth that God is not finished with you yet.

Be thankful — and watch how it transforms your entire month.