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8/15–Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Humor:

Why did the bullet end up losing  his job?

He got fired.

Story:

Two taxidermists stopped before a window in which an owl was on display. They immediately began to criticize the way it was mounted. Its eyes were not natural; its wings were not in proportion with its head; its feathers were not neatly arranged; and its feet could be improved. 

When they had finished with their criticism, the old owl turned his head… and winked at them.

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Scripture:

Ephesians 6:12

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Humor:

8/15–Can You Spare A Minute?

“What are you achieving?

I read recently about a speech by columnist William Raspberry who told the story of a Chicago teacher with a class full of incorrigible sixth-graders.

She was so sure of their mental deficiency that she sneaked a peek in the principal’s files at their IQ scores. 

And she was shocked to see stellar scores in the 120 and 130 range. The worst kid in the class had a 145.

She changed her whole approach. She gave the class challenging assignments, piled on the homework and cracked down on misbehavior.

At the end of the year, when the principal congratulated her on the students’ success, she confessed to looking at the files. And the principal informed her that she hadn’t seen IQ scores. She saw locker numbers.

The power of expectations.

Let’s pay each other the high compliment of great expectations.

With the power of the Holy Spirit and a word of encouragement–the potential in us is unlimited.

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Life is the one resource we can never replenish. Money can be earned again. Opportunities can return in a different form. But time—once it slips through our fingers—cannot be recaptured. That’s why the Bible calls us to “redeem the time, because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:16).

1. Understanding the Value of Time

Think of time like currency—but unlike money, everyone gets the same daily deposit: 24 hours. You can’t save it in a bank, and you can’t roll unused hours into tomorrow. Every second is a chance to invest in something eternal or waste on something trivial.

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” – Psalm 90:12

2. The Danger of Delay

We often say, “I’ll get to it tomorrow.” But tomorrow isn’t promised. Procrastination is like a thief that robs us quietly, leaving us with regret instead of results. Satan doesn’t always need to lure us into obvious sin—sometimes he just keeps us busy with the wrong things until the right things never happen.

3. Redeeming Time in Practical Ways

Prioritize what matters most. Not everything urgent is important. Cut the distractions. Limit the noise of endless scrolling, gossip, or trivial pursuits. Seize small opportunities. A kind word, a quick prayer, a five-minute call can change someone’s day. Plan with eternity in mind. Ask yourself, “Will this matter a hundred years from now?”

4. Turning Lost Time into Learning

You may look back and think, “I’ve wasted so much time already.” But God specializes in restoration. Joel 2:25 says, “I will restore to you the years that the locust has eaten.” While you can’t rewind the clock, you can accelerate your obedience today and let God multiply the impact.

5. A Call to Action

The days are short, the harvest is plentiful, and our opportunities are slipping away like sand through an hourglass. Redeem the time by living intentionally, loving deeply, and serving faithfully—every day.

⏳ Final Thought: Time is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to Him. Make today count—because you’ll never get it back.

Psalms 30:5. For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life:
weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

8/14–Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Quote:

Accept what is, Let go of what was, and have faith for what will be!

Story:

The Little Boy And The World

A man was babysitting his little boy and he needed to do something so he got a newspaper with the picture of the world on it and tore the newspaper into little pieces and told the little boy to put the world back together. In just a little bit the little boy told his father he was through. 

The man couldn’t believe it. He asked him how did you do it so quickly? The little boy said on the other side of the world was a picture of a man.. I put the man together and the world came together too!!

When my Grandson was a little boy he would often ask his Mother “Mama, did you know”, and then finish his sentence with his answer. That particular day his mother, my daughter, seemed to be worried and he asked her “Mama did you know”?

     

He told her that God had the whole world in His hand! That simple phrase from a child lifted her heart and mind to the level it needed to be at.

    

 You can learn a lot from a child if you will just pay attention!

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Scripture:

Romans 8:28

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Humor:

The man who takes his dog to the vet

Four boys made an excuse of how they’d had a flat tire that morning. Since class was nearly over, they asked if they could take a make-up test later. The professor said, “I’ll do better than that. Just have a seat in the four corners of the classroom and I’ll prepare a special final exam just for you. I’ll make it so easy that you only have to answer one question.” The guys looked at each other in surprise and smiled. The professor continued as he passed out a piece of paper to each young man, “If all four of you answer this question correctly, you will all receive an A for the semester. However, if any one of you misses it, you’ll all fail.” The four guys were still grinning when he handed them their paper, but their smiles disappeared when they turned over the sheets. The single question on the final exam stared them in the face: “Which tire was flat?”

Responsibility is one of life’s greatest teachers. It doesn’t just reveal our maturity—it builds it. Taking responsibility means owning our actions, our words, and even our attitudes. It’s not always comfortable, but it’s always powerful.

We live in a world that often teaches people to pass the blame, make excuses, or wait for someone else to step up. But the truth is, responsibility is the bridge between who we are and who we are meant to become. It is the key to trust, the foundation of character, and the path to influence.

The Power of Ownership

When you take responsibility, you stop saying, “It’s not my fault,” and start asking, “What can I do about it?” That shift in mindset moves you from being a passive observer in life to an active participant. The moment you take ownership, you take back control.

In the Bible, Joseph was sold into slavery and falsely accused, yet he never used those injustices as excuses. Instead, he was faithful with every responsibility given to him, whether in a prison cell or Pharaoh’s palace. That faithfulness opened doors no man could shut.

Small Acts, Big Impact

Responsibility isn’t just about the big decisions; it’s in the small, daily choices—showing up on time, keeping your word, doing your best even when no one is watching. These seemingly little acts build a reputation that will carry you further than talent alone ever could.

Someone once said, “The price of greatness is responsibility.” If you want to grow, lead, and make an impact, you have to be willing to carry weight others won’t.

A Challenge for Today

Ask yourself:

What area of my life have I been avoiding responsibility? Where can I step up instead of stepping back?

Start with one step today. It might be making an apology, following through on a commitment, or taking initiative without being asked. Responsibility grows stronger every time you choose to carry it instead of dropping it.

Final Thought:

Responsibility may feel heavy at times, but it’s the very weight that strengthens your character. When you carry it faithfully, you’ll find that it doesn’t crush you—it shapes you into the person God intended you to b

Psalms 1:1-6
Blessed is the man
that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly,
nor standeth in the way of sinners,
nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD;
and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water,
that bringeth forth his fruit in his season;
his leaf also shall not wither;
and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
The ungodly are not so:
but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous:
but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

8/13–Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Quote:

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:

 

A kindergarten teacher had decided to let her class play a game. The teacher told each child in the class to bring along a plastic bag containing a few potatoes. Each potato will be given a name of a person that the child hates. So the number of potatoes that a child will put in his/her plastic bag will depend on the number of people he/she hates.So when the day came, every child brought some potatoes with the name of the people he/she hated. Some had 2 potatoes, some 3 while some up to 5 potatoes. 

The teacher then told the children to carry the potatoes in the plastic bag with them wherever they go for 1 week. Days after days passed, and the children started to complain due to the unpleasant smell let out by the rotten potatoes. Besides, those having 5 potatoes also had to carry heavier bags. After 1 week, the children were relieved because the game had finally ended.

The teacher asked: “How did you feel while carrying the potatoes with you for 1 week?” The children let out their frustrations and started complaining of the trouble that they had to go through having to carry the heavy and smelly potatoes wherever they go.

Then the teacher told them the hidden meaning behind the game. The teacher said: “This is exactly the situation when you carry your hatred for somebody inside your heart. The stench of hatred will contaminate your heart and you will carry it with you wherever you go. If you cannot tolerate the smell of rotten potatoes for just 1 week, can you imagine what is it like to have the stench of hatred in your heart for your lifetime?”

Moral: Throw away any hatred for anyone from your heart so that you will not carry burden for a lifetime. Forgiving others is the best attitude to take. Negativity about someone will keep peace of your mind away from you. Remember the good things about him/her, and let go of the hatred.

Submitted By: R, India.

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Scripture:

Matthew 6:9-15

After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. 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.

Humor:

The boys who house watched their Uncles house and turned over the urn

8/13– Can You Spare A Minute?

There was once a group of 100 people attending a seminar on personal development.

In the middle of their talk, the speaker stops and decides to run an impromptu group activity. He hands out a balloon to each attendee and tells them to write their name on it.

 

The balloons are then collected and placed in an adjacent room.

The speaker then instructs the 100 attendees to enter that room and, within 5 short minutes, find the balloon with their name on it.

Pandemonium breaks loose as they charge in, pushing and colliding with each other as they desperately sea

rch for their name.

The 5 minutes pass and nobody succeeds.

The speaker then tells each person to pick up any random balloon and give it the person whose name is written on it. Within a few minutes everyone has their balloon back.

He then said, “What just happened with those balloons is exactly what happens in our search for happiness. We frantically look for it all around us, not knowing where it is.”

Yet our happiness lies in the happiness of others. By giving them their happiness, you get yours.”

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