Daily Got a Minute Message with John Ed: Recent Episodes
John Ed Mathison
In each episode of “Got a Minute,” retired Methodist minister John Ed Mathison will share a small piece of wisdom to help you through your day.
How is the best way to relate to someone going through a tough time? Sam Aggarwal owns a bagel shop in Wyckoff, New Jersey. He has a customer, Megan Ragucci, who is 10 years old and has lost her hair because of an autoimmune condition that has no known cure. People stare at her and think she has cancer. She is quick to say, “I’m bald, not sick, so it really bothers me when people treat me like there is something wrong with me.” When Megan came into Sam’s bagel shop for her regular visit, Sam invited her to watch as he shaved his head. He said he wanted to look like her because she was so pretty. It was the best medicine that Megan could’ve received. Sam put a big smile on Megan’s face. He said he had never seen her so happy. What can you do today to make somebody happy?
Bryan Johnson is a former tech CEO and famous for saying that he expected to live to be 160 years old. He discovered that he has autoimmune gastritis. Bryan put together a team to look for a cure for this disease, which reportedly has no cure. He doesn’t believe that any disease is incurable. He is a determined man with a positive goal. Don’t count him out. He wants to cure the source of the problem and not just the symptoms. We have physical, mental, and spiritual challenges. Do you just treat the symptoms, or do you ask God to help you treat the source? He is the Great Physician and He can help you live beyond 160 years—His cure for your problem can help you live for eternity.
Be ready at all times to offer help to an individual in trouble, even if you think it’s just a learning experiment. EMT students at Wisconsin’s Fox Valley Technical College were taking a practical exam to see how they could handle a simulated heart attack exercise involving the instructor, Karl Arps. He was the “patient” but he underwent an actual heart attack. The EMT students knew what to do. He later underwent triple bypass surgery. I guess he wondered how well his students were listening. When he was actually having a heart attack during a practical test, he discovered that they had really listened well. When you are in a learning process, listen well. When you have an opportunity to exercise what you have learned, do it with excellence.
When do you call off an event because you think it might be too dangerous? Western Australia has an annual Lake Argyle Swim and has over 400 swimmers who compete in the contest. A day before the contest, a freshwater crocodile attacked four people in that same lake. They went ahead with the event and maybe the crocodile was scared to attack 400 swimmers. The secretary of the Darwin Swimming Club said that the crocodile may have given all of them motivation to swim faster. I’m not affirming the decision to have the contest a day after the attack by the crocodile. I’m not sure what would be the best decision—but it’s one of those things that happen in life where somebody has to decide. How do you make tough decisions?
A French professor wanted to be recognized so he designed a glitzy international gala and awarded himself the top prize. He actually is a professor of Philology which is the study of language through historical texts. He accepted the Gold Medal of Philology at an event at the National Assembly in Paris. They had Novel laureates and government ministers attend and discovered that the whole thing was a hoax and a poor creation by a man who wanted to be recognized. The best way to be recognized is not doing something for yourself, but doing something that makes a difference in the life of people. Receiving the applause of your peers is nothing compared to hearing God say, “good job.” Where do you get your affirmation?
Kayla Kunz was eating lunch with her two sons, Oscar and Harrison, at a Panda Express in Pooler, Georgia. They saw two soldiers eating there and asked if they could go and say thank you to the guys. They approached the soldiers and in a simple but powerful gesture thanked them for their service. We were able to celebrate a 250-year birthday of America because of men like those two soldiers who served our nation and many of them died. The 250-year celebration needs to go on every day as we thank people and God for how they have given us a future. We need more boys like Harrison and Oscar. Are you willing to offer a thank you today to people who are making a difference in our country? That doesn’t take much talent, but it does take a thankful heart to give the time to say thank you.
Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft is a 72-year-old grandmother who had always wanted to be a medical doctor, but there were a lot of things that stood in her way, and she could never accomplish it. She did have a long career as a nurse practitioner. When her husband died in 2020, she decided it was time to try to go to medical school. She enrolled in the St. James School of Medicine in the Caribbean. In May 2026, she became the school’s oldest graduate and just started her three-year residency in family medicine at a Michigan hospital in July. It took a long time, but she finally did it. Her motto is “never say never.” That’s a good attitude. Has God asked you to do something, but you have never been able to do. Never say never. Today is the best day to start.
Don’t complain about your personal inconvenience when that complaint might hinder somebody in need. This happened in a wealthy Seattle neighborhood that continually pressured Seattle’s Children’s Hospital to either limit or quit their emergency helicopter landings where they were carrying critically ill kids to the hospital. This neighborhood was demanding that the helicopters would land elsewhere. This would require them to transfer their patients to ambulances. Personal inconvenience should never stand in the way of helping save lives. Children need the best opportunity to get to the Children’s Hospital for treatment. A helicopter landing in an upscale neighborhood might be annoying, but it also might save a life or get earlier treatment. Please don’t complain about an inconvenience that’s making a difference.
Some topics are controversial and might be appropriate or inappropriate. A commencement speaker at the University of Central Florida learned this recently. He was introducing some ideas about artificial intelligence and earned a lot of boos from the graduates when he declared that artificial intelligence would be “the next industrial revolution.” Then a little later, he remarked that “only a few years ago, AI was not a factor in our lives.” This earned cheers. Obviously, there were differences of opinion. Experts described artificial intelligence as a bipolar topic with that group. When you address a topic, if you really believe that you are speaking the truth, speak up. If you are not sure whether you are speaking the truth or not, it’s best to pick another subject. Bipolar topics must be carefully selected and dealt with.
When you have been blessed, are you willing to be a blessing to others? A North Carolina textile school invited one of its former graduates to speak at graduation. The speaker said that his father had studied at the school in the 1950s and was not only able to get an education but an opportunity to build a successful life. The former graduate’s son said that he and his family were going to pay for the final year student loans of those graduating. You can imagine the surprise and shock of the students. The speaker said that he wanted the graduates to leave “with greater freedom to pursue your goals, take risks, and build the lives that you have worked so hard to achieve.” Where have you been blessed that you can be a blessing to help other people get a better start in the things they want to accomplish?
On January 1, 2026, a wholesale furniture gallery caught fire in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It was next to a Vietnamese restaurant whose owner, named Sak, helped save some of the furniture. The gallery owner picked up and left. This spring, Sak noticed a sunglasses case containing a stack of $100 bills. The NBC affiliate at Myrtle Beach came and interviewed Sak and that interview produced the former furniture store owner. Sak returned the money to him. Sak could have kept the money, and nobody would have ever known—except Sak and God. Sak said that it is always best to do what is honest. The TV exposure made him popular, and he today is known as “the guy who always does the honest thing.” Do people recognize you as “the guy who always does the honest thing?”
You can always be sure that your sins will find you out. You can’t hide from them. Ask Kimberly Carroll who is a Michigan woman who was testifying in a scheduled court hearing via Zoom. The problem is that she was driving a car. Judge Michael McNally was irate when he asked if she was driving. Kimberly claimed to be a passenger. The Judge said that she was sitting on the left side and asked her to show him the driver. She politely said that she had to ask the driver’s permission and then jumped out of her car. Of course, she had no chance to get away. I bet she wished that she hadn’t been trying to drive and Zoom at the same time, and I expect she will think next time before telling a lie. Your sins will always find you out.
We have many dangers that face us. Some people are utilizing creative technology to deal with them. There are some high schools in Georgia and Florida who can deploy security drones to take down active shooters. These drones are mounted on the ceiling and remain dormant until activated. They then can fly down hallways at over 100 miles an hour. The drones engage shooters with strobe lights and pepper gel. Chief drone pilot, Christian Can Sloun, from the drone company says that we don’t have to worry about getting shot. “We are metal and plastic.” I have a feeling that you won’t have active shooters in those schools in Florida and Georgia and hopefully other states. What are you doing today to help find a solution to major problems confronting us?
There is a name for a new behavior called “Kittenfishing.” This is a term used with people on dating apps who fudge on telling the truth so they will appear better. Kittenfishing makes you feel like it’s okay to add an inch or two to your height and maybe say that you studied at a prestigious university when you only walked through the library. Kittenfishing is especially good at putting your picture on a dating app that’s several years old. The interesting thing about Kittenfishing is that it will always have bad consequences. At some point if you make progress in getting a date with a person, they will soon discover that you are not truthful. Kittenfishing may gloss over the situation initially, but eventually the truth will sting and bring not so pleasant consequences. Tell the truth.
Simple mistakes can be costly. Be careful. A market in Scotland’s Orkney Islands intended to request 750 pounds of bananas. Instead, ordered 380 boxes containing 100 bananas each. That’s 38,000 more bananas than ordered, and because of strong winds, the ferries were cancelled and the bananas couldn’t be returned. Little mistakes can happen by mistake. We are human. Distractions and lack of focus are often the culprit, so eliminate the cause. The market did invite community groups and local schools to come have some bananas. Little mistakes can have big consequences—and if there is a problem, figure out a way to help make it somewhat useful.
Almost everybody carries either a watch or a phone so they can check the time. Time is important in almost every aspect of our culture. It was just announced that a new nuclear timepiece is the most accurate timekeeper in the world. It is advertised to keep time more accurately than atomic clocks or other timekeeping methods. The nuclear clocks could eventually be used in navigation systems, gravitational sensing, and tests of fundamental physics that today’s instruments can’t measure. I don’t think we need more accurate timekeeping as much as we need to know how to use wisely the time that we might be inaccurately keeping. I applaud the advancement in accurate timekeeping, but I challenge you to join me in making better use of our time in doing what God wants us to do.
We desire certainty, but we are constantly confronted with uncertainty. Being certain about something appears to give a stronger, positive sense of moving in that direction. Uncertainty easily raises a level of stress. Watching the stock market is a good example. Some people are suggesting that maybe our faith can be stronger not by just “playing it safe” with things that are certain, but being willing to confront things that are uncertain, and then invite God into the situation and work with us and through us to change uncertainty to certainty. People are uncertain about what happens after death—Christian faith gives us complete certainty in knowing that when we take our last earthly breath, our next breath will be a Heavenly breath. That’s the most important certainty for all of us.
How do you combat something that you feel is bad for society? We dream up a lot of ways to do that, and sometimes it works better than it was ever intended. Officials in Anchorage, Alaska started levying a 5% tax on cannabis products. Officials announced recently a $462,000 budget shortfall due to residents buying less weed. Often times, these things are referred to as “sin taxes,” they are meant to discourage harmful behavior. I think Anchorage has discovered that it does work. What “sin challenges” are prevalent today and what could we do to help discourage them? It would be a great joy to be surprised at how effective we could be.
A lot of things in life focus on minimizing a number of negative things. Some of those are very good. Recently, there has been a lot being written about a new kind of therapy that deals with depression that focuses on positive paths to joy. It is called PAT, Positive Affect Treatment. It focuses on doing positive things that can help treat mental health challenges. I like that idea. In all of life, I think it is more healing and effective to focus on positive things that lead to more positive things rather than trying to simply eliminate the number and effect on negative things. Paul tells us how to do that in Philippians 4:8.
At a Maryland animal rescue, French bulldog mix puppy Blueberry and a 9-month-old black cat Meadow came to the Last Chance Animal Rescue separately. Each had severe injuries, but they became inseparable during their recovery. Each had lost a limb. The animal rescue unit advertised on Facebook for someone to adopt both Blueberry and Meadow together and they immediately had a couple to volunteer. Guess what? The couple already had one three-legged cat. So, they had two cats and a dog who were severely handicapped, but they are extremely happy together. There might be someone today who has tough challenges. Could you be the person who could help them discover that they have value and that there are good people to whom they can relate? Learn from Blueberry and Meadow.
There are always some outstanding plays in sports that capture our attention. One such action is when an outfielder is able to leap high above the wall and rob someone of a home run. Recently, Joe Adell, an outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels, did this three times when he caught three potential home runs during the Angel’s 1-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Now that is really something. Think about this. No player ever managed more than four home run robberies over the entire 2025 baseball season. That’s a real defensive accomplishment. What are you willing to let God use you today to do something that may go fairly unnoticed, but can make a big difference in life today?
Ben O’Reilly is a 7-year-old boy at Compton Elementary School in Compton, NH, who is deaf and can only use sign language. He had difficulty relating to his classmates and even the teachers. He only could communicate with his aide, Cheryl. One of his classmates, Reid Spring, wanted to relate to him so he started learning sign language. Other kids started doing that. Would you believe that the entire elementary school decided to learn sign language. All of a sudden, Ben could communicate with everybody. He could become a part of the class. His aide said, “His whole world opened up. It was amazing.” You will meet a lot of people whose world is somewhat closed due to different circumstances. What will you do today to open up the world of some people around you?
It’s interesting to me how different foods all of a sudden become popular. Now they are saying that pumpkin spice is being replaced by pickles. That’s right pickles. Pickles were once just associated with burgers but today you can get pickled flavored chips, nuts, smoothies, popcorn, dill pickled baked beans, dill pickle mayonnaise, lollipops, snackable cheese, and many other things. I enjoy playing pickle ball. I’m sure somebody will give pickleball credit for the new tasting crave of pickles. I don’t know how long the pickle craze will last. I do know if you are following God’s purpose for your life, that won’t be just a short craze but will have a lasting effect. Enjoy some pickle flavor, but really enjoy the taste of following God’s purpose for your life.
Police in Lima, Peru, used the popularity of the World Cup matchup between Mexico and South Africa to capture a highly sought after drug king, Carlos Cabera. They found out that he was a big fan of football, or as we call it soccer. They dressed up as mascots Clutch and Maple as a disguise and were able to approach him and apprehend him without raising suspicion. Now that’s creativity. Of the 48 teams competing in the World Cup, Peru just had two big victories—one in their first game and one in their ongoing game to eliminate drugs. How can you be creative in doing something that will be extremely helpful for all people alive today and you don’t have to be a soccer player to do it.
Eighty-two years ago, Ray Svejnoha was attending high school in Illinois. World War II came and he had a choice to make, join the armed forces, or enjoy senior prom. He chose to serve his country. Now he is 100 years old and some students at the high school decided to dedicate their prom to him. They provided him with a haircut, a manicure, and a tuxedo. He was met by students with cheers who welcomed him to his party. We have our freedoms today because people like Ray made a great choice. I am also glad that there are high school students who 82 years later honor a 100-year-old man in such a nice way. Who are you willing to honor today who missed something important to them because they were doing something more important?
Freedom isn’t free. It cost a lot to those who signed the Declaration of Independence. Of the 56 signers, 17 lost their fortunes, 12 had their homes destroyed, 5 became prisoners of war, one had two sons imprisoned on the British Starving Ship Jersey, one had a son killed in battle, one had his wife die from harsh prison treatment, and nine signers died during the war. John Hancock, the first signer, said, “The price on my head has just doubled.” Would you have signed the Declaration of Independence? It was not a social media post you could put up anonymously. It was a commitment that could cost you your life, your family, and all you owned. As you continue to celebrate the 250th birthday of our nation, remember, freedom isn’t free.
I played basketball at Young Harris College in North Georgia. We were the “Mountain Lions.” We were told it was the most dangerous animal you could face. Recently, in an upscale San Francisco neighborhood, a mountain lion appeared on the porch of one of the residents. Roxanne Blank thought it was just a dog or something else. She had seen lots of coyotes and other animals in this area. She called animal control and they were able to tranquilize it and released it back into the wild. Think of looking out on your porch in the morning and seeing a mountain lion. That would help you get wide awake quickly. I’m glad we have people who know how to handle dangerous animals. When you see something today that’s awfully frightening, how are you going to handle it?
Growth is an interesting phenomenon to observe. Sometimes it’s really unusual. Ask Amy Sharp and her family as they bought an Alaskan Malamute puppy. It has grown to be the size of a Shetland pony. The 5-year-old dog today weighs 182 pounds, which is more than double the norm. Amy says that his collar is as big as someone’s belt. He eats $1000 worth of food in a year. They refer to him as a “gentle giant.” Growing spiritually is far more important than growing physically. Just as we have metrics for measuring physical growth, the Bible teaches us how to measure our spiritual growth. How much have you grown in the last five years in your spiritual life? I challenge you to grow in your faith and to become a gentle giant.
There is a picture of President Trump walking across the tarmac with a beautiful, blonde Army soldier. She has become a dream girl for many of the troops. Her name is Jessica Foster, even though she is not a real person. Her picture has been AI-generated, but she has even been included in fake pictures with Russian President Putin and also smiling next to an F-22 fighter jet. She doesn’t exist. She is a fake. AI can create an illusion that doesn’t exist. Are you spending your time, energy, and money focusing on things that are real, or are they just fake? God’s values are for real. So many things in life look good and promise good results, but never produce. God’s promises are real, and He always makes good on every promise.
We read a lot today about how adults have created the world where deception is practiced in so many different ways. How did this happen. Some British researchers wanted to answer that question and discovered that about 25% of babies grasp the concept of deception by the time they reach ten months old. They learn fast and by age three they become, in researchers’ words, “quite adept and cunning little liars.” Ten months to age three. Wow that’s fast. What if research showed that babies learned from hearing and seeing Bible lessons lived out that are the foundation of morality and integrity and honesty? Are you willing to help start a culture change where babies don’t learn deception as quickly as they do honest and truth?
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. They persist. President Calvin Coolidge once said, “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan “Press On” has solved and always will solve most problems of the human race.” Remember – in the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins – not because of its strength but rather its persistence. Persistence is powerful – and it pays off!
Is it best to put on display your failures or your accomplishments? A Vancouver resident Evvan Collin decided to cope with a personal heartbreak by creating an exhibit in a shopping mall that is entitled “The Museum of Personal Failure.” He invited others to submit artifacts. One person exhibited a wedding dress from a failed marriage, tie rods from a blotched car repair, and a wall of rejection slips filled with firing notices of people who had been fired or failed a job application. Collin says that such a museum is an attempt to deal with failure. I think I would like to see a museum of accomplishments and inspiration to help people focus less on today’s problems and more on tomorrow’s possibilities. To what kind of museum would you contribute today?
Recently, researchers announced that there is a possibility to determine the authenticity of Leonardo da Vinci’s “Holy Child” chalk drawing. They have discovered fragments of DNA that they think belong to the artist and that DNA from about 1510 AD could determine whether or not de Vinci was the author of some of these disputed masterpieces. That’s amazing to me. God’s work has been around a lot longer than Leonardo da Vinci. God puts His DNA into the lives of folks that have repented, changed, and are following Him. God’s DNA writes the name of a person into the Lamb’s Book of Life. I don’t know if the “Holy Child” chalk drawing is from da Vinci or not, but you can know if God’s DNA is in you!
Joe Sass is a school crossing guard in Chicago. One day after a huge rain, he noticed a 7th grader who arrived at the crosswalk that was submerged in deep icy water. Sass asked him if he would mind if he put him over his shoulder and carried him across the street. The 44-year-old guard did that and dropped him off on dry land. Nobody realized that WGN Morning News’s skycam captured the event and it went viral. Some people started a GoFundMe campaign for Sass and raised over $10,000. Sass decided to give the money to local non-profits. Sass went the extra mile. The mile that means the most in life is the mile when you go beyond what is required of you. Are you willing to be a second mile person today?
There is a debate right now because New York magazine has recorded that Representative Nancy Mace had ordered a staff member of hers to go on Reddit forums and figure out how to boost her standings in the rankings of “the hottest women in Congress.” I don’t know Rep. Mace, and she has called the allegations ridiculous. I hope they are. How would you like to have your standings boosted in what area of life? What if all Americans wanted to boost our standing in civility, love and appreciation for each other, and most importantly to every day become more like the person that God has created us to be. That’s an area of life where we all ought to have our standings boosted—and it won’t happen by a staffer or another person—it comes through our own actions.
In a time of desperate need, people can go beyond what is expected. They are people who go the extra mile. Austin Applebee is thirteen years old. His mother, Joanne, and his two younger siblings were stranded in shark infested waters off the coast of western Australia. They were on inflatable paddle boards and a kayak when strong winds unexpectedly swept them out into the Indian Ocean. Applebee swam for four hours to reach the shore. When asked how he did it he said, “I kept thinking—just keep swimming, just keep swimming.” Emergency crews were able to rescue his mom and siblings. A 13-year-old boy swimming in shark infested water for four hours—how can we complain about some “safe job” we are not sure we want to do?
Sometimes huge challenges bring out the best in us. I love those kind of stories. When Hurricane Ian hit Naples, Florida, Johnny Lauder decided to stay at home. When he saw water gushing inside his house, he moved his two sons and one son’s girlfriend to the attic thinking they would all be safe. But then his cell phone rang. His wheelchair-bound mother, Karen, 84 years old, was trapped in a house half a mile away. Johnny climbed out a window and starting wading to rescue her. Her house was filled with 4 feet of water. Lauder pushed his mother to safety and also carried out another elderly neighbor who was also in trouble. Lauder said, “I would have done it for anyone’s mom—or anyone else in that situation.” Often time the toughest times bring out the best in each of us. What will God bring out of you today?
During the past winter, heavy snowfall paralyzed many cities. Kenneth Harrell lives in Missouri. He came into a St. Louis neighborhood, in which he didn’t live, and started cleaning the streets with a bobcat construction vehicle. He paid for the rental of the bobcat out of his own pocket. He had no intention of being paid back. Folks in the neighborhood referred to his as the “plowing vigilante.” When asked why he did it, he said, “It just doesn’t make sense to me that people could get out of their house but not off the street.” What did make sense to him turned out to be a great help to a lot of people. If something makes sense to you, use that to find some place where you can be productive in helping God and people. St. Louis experienced a good vigilante.
If you have something that needs to be destroyed, be sure it is not mistakenly open to further exposure. A hospital in Thailand learned this recently when a very popular person in the community saw street vendors wrapping food in confidential patient records. He took a picture of one of the patient’s medical forms holding an order of crepes. He gave it the caption, “Should I continue eating?” The hospital confessed that it had given over 1,000 documents to a firm that was supposed to destroy them, but somehow, they didn’t. Nobody knows why. The hospital was fined $52,000. There are a lot of things we need to get rid of in our lives—be sure you get rid of them for good. God will relieve, forgive, and forget.
It’s very embarrassing when a man’s toupee comes off. This happened at Madison Square Garden recently when a boxer, Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller had his toupee loosened when he took a barrage of licks to his face. In the second round, Miller reached up and took the loosened toupee and pulled it off. He threw his toupee into the crowd. I’m not sure how big a fight it was for somebody to get it. He went on to win in a split decision in the eighth round. One of the commentators said, “Big baby won by a hair.” Wearing a toupee is ok but be sure you get one that stays on. If you do have trouble with it, think of a creative way to deal with that. In fact, any surprise disappointment in life—how are you going to handle it?
The Polar Plunge in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is a cold-water swimming event to raise funds for Special Olympics. This past winter they had to cancel the Polar Plunge because the temperature was too cold to have people try to participate in the plunge. Instead, they tried to find some other way to raise money and the people participating were told to “stay home, stay warm, and stay safe. I’m not sure what the temperature in the water would need to be to be too much for the polar bears or for humans. Today, instead of doing something extremely dangerous, give generously to some organization like Special Olympics that’s making a difference in the world. Your money will go just as far whether you take a Polar Plunge or if you just stay safe and give. Be a giver today.
How do you handle things that are creating stress? A lot of people in China who are adults are using a pacifier to relieve their stress. I am surprised they are becoming popular. Some stores indicate that they sell more than 2,000 each month. The China Morning Post lists several testimonies of people who say it helps relieve pressure and how to deal with a stressful situation. Chinese adults are warned that you should not sleep with them for fear of suffocation. How do you deal with stress? You can get a pacifier and go back in time to act like a child, or you can stand up and face a tough situation as an adult, mature human being. Pacifiers are popular, but they are not the answer for the best way for adults to deal with stress. What do you use?
How high can you count? A Nigerian woman has recently set a new Guiness World record for the highest number counted out loud when she counted to 1,070,000. It took her 14 hours a day for 70 days. That’s quite a tough thing to do. She said her daily routine was eat, pray, and count. She said that she was driven to break the limits of a record and achieve something nobody else has done. That’s a noble attitude. I wish she had chosen something that would be more helpful to God’s Kingdom and to other people. In the next 70 days, what are you willing to accomplish that will make a difference in the lives of other people. Be motivated to break the past limits you put on yourself in order to carry out God’s plan for your life.
There is a Texas chain of MAGA-themed eateries called the Trump Burger. The owner was recently arrested by ICE and now faces deportation. This 28-year-old, Roland Beainy, came from Lebanon in 2019. He advertises the Trump Burger that is a “taste of American greatness.” Between the buns you will see TRUMP FLAMED-SEARED into each burger. ICE explained that his visa expired in 2024. When he thought that ICE might overlook arresting him, they said they were going to enforce immigration laws “regardless of what restaurant you own.” All of us would like to have some inside help with some things in life. The best thing is to obey all the laws and know that ultimately God is the perfect judge. If you know Him personally, you will receive the best reward that you can have.
If you are over 102 years of age, this message will not affect you. If you are under it, listen carefully. George Strausman is a Long Island native who wanted to continue an active life in retirement. He turned to pottery, after he gave up tennis when he turned 90. Now he spins bowls in weekly classes for a large group of women. His granddaughter surprised him one day and filmed him at work and put it on Facebook. The post had more than 3.1 million views and thousands of comments. When he was asked the secret to living to 102, he said, “Do something that keeps your hands busy. It will be great for you, and it also gets me out of the house". Are you getting out of the house today? How busy are your hands—whatever your age?
Sometimes people become so fascinated by the name of a town that they steal the road signs bearing that name. This has happened in the tiny Texas town of Bug Tussle. Bug is not a very big town-a population of just 15. Because tourists like that name, they steal the signs. The state transportation department has told the town that they will not replace the signs anymore. Over 17 have been stolen. When a visitor asked what do people do in such a quiet town, he was told, “We watch the bugs tussle.” Maybe they are going to watch something else, or change the name of the town or else 15 people are going to have to come up with more money to buy road signs. I guess it all depends on how important the name Bug Tussle is to the people who live there.
Creativity is a great asset in life. It also will help you in your business. Andrew Hiers is a car salesman in Cocoa, Florida. To advertise cars he wants to sell, he uses his skill as a classically trained opera singer. He makes a video of himself performing a robust aria in his bass-baritone voice while standing in the car lot. He makes up the words for the sale and records it. These videos go viral and you can imagine he has a lot of people who come in and want to hear him sing and look at a car. Andrew is not only trying to sell more cars, but he figures he might get some gigs for singing. Now that’s a real creative way to promote your strengths as a salesman. How creative are you in doing your work every day?
How do you deal with your frustrations and stress? There have been several clubs pop up recently across the United States that are called scream clubs. It started in Chicago by a couple of folks who discovered that screaming outdoors helped them cope with their frustrations. Now there are several more groups that have come into being in places like Austin, Detroit, and Seattle. The members of the club get together and do a vocal warm-up and then write down the things they want to release on a slip of paper. They then put their voices together and scream three times. They say it’s like putting your frustration to rest. Pro athletic teams might find some new cheerleaders in those groups. I expect that it might be helpful short term, but how long will screaming last? I’ll let you answer that question.
One of the best ways to market an item is to have the President of the United States use it. I remember President Obama bringing back to the White House one day hamburgers from a certain chain, gave it to the staff people, and all of a sudden the sale of burgers at that chain rose dramatically. Recently, President Trump was quoted in the Wall Street Journal as falling in love with a brand of affordable leather dress shoes. I understand that he gives them away to a lot of agency heads, lawmakers, and VIPs. I’m sure a lot of people will buy them because the President has in essence endorsed them. God has endorsed the lifestyle of following His Son. I hope all of us will live that lifestyle because of God’s endorsements. The lifestyle of following Jesus is love and commitment to do what our Heavenly Father is doing.
Things are being created to get people from one place to another more quickly. We recently witnessed the fastest form of travel with Artemis 2 carrying some astronauts places that nobody else had ever been. There is some footage that has come to light which shows Greg Phillips, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Office of Response and Recovery, stating that he had been involuntarily “teleported” on several occasions. He said that in Rome, Georgia, he was teleported to a Waffle House. I’ll go with the experiences of astronauts before I would accept the validity of Greg Phillips. I have never experienced space travel or teleporting. How do you get from one place to another, and more importantly, what do you do when you get there?
Where have you been lately? A young 19-year-old boy, Arjun Malavlya, wants to set the Guiness World Record to be the youngest person to visit every nation. He has already visited 118 different countries, beginning in South Korea. He has two years left to visit the remaining 77 U.N. recognized states. He has a Google translate which helps him in remote villages. He has only spent $22,500. The biggest thing he has learned, “People are more similar than different.” I admire the young man for visiting every country, but I wish he was going to share the Good News about Jesus. You don’t have to set a Guiness World Record—just share the Good News where you are, then go to a place and share where you haven’t been before.
Shay Taylor-Allen was a janitor at the Yale New Haven Hospital where she was born. She finished high school and had no desire to go to college. So, she started working as a janitor at Yale New Haven Hospital. Through her work there, she started pursuing medical school. She said, “I want to build a bridge between doctors and other service workers.” She was able to get into Howard University College of Medicine and on Match Day on March 20, 2026 she landed an anesthesiology residency at the hospital where she worked as a janitor. Get that. From janitor to a medical residency. She said it was great news to hear that she was now coming home. She will be engaged in doing what she felt like she ought to do all of her life. How far along are you in reaching your goal?
In a French mayoral election recently, the two candidates have the interesting names of Hitler and Zielinski. I couldn’t pronounce their first names. They had a bitter battle in campaigning. They said the biggest thing to overcome was the fact that people were not interested in their political platforms and what they thought as much as they were just interested in their names, Hitler versus Zielinski. In a town of 2,800, people hope the attention will help the town economically. Hitler said that he thought about changing his name, but wanted to show everyone that somebody with that name could make something good out of it. That is a noble cause. What are you doing to make your name carry a better reputation? That’s better than winning a political race.
More of us ought to be more conscious of people who make life better for us and thank them for it in some way. In Richardson, Texas at the Moss Haven Elementary School, a crossing guard, Trecia Crawford, was honored by a group of dads whose kids she helps cross the road, discovered that her car had broken down and she was taking the bus to work. The dad wanted to thank her for keeping their kids safe, so they raised about $7,000 for a car, insurance, title transfer, and even a few oil changes. The school district said, “Community isn’t just a buzzword. It’s all those who show up in the smallest and biggest ways.” You might make somebody’s day if you show up in either a small or big way.
Kayla Kleine and her husband live in Vancouver, British Columbia. They have a little 6-pound Pomeranian, Scout. A big bear entered their home and walked into the kitchen. He started eating out of the little puppy’s bowl when that tiny fluff ball came sprinting around the corner. When he saw the bear eating out of his bowl, he started barking and chased him out through the garden and over a fence. Kleine’s security cameras caught the whole scene. A 6-pound puppy chasing a huge black bear. Please don’t be fooled by the size of something. One little spec in your eye can make you awfully miserable. You can do a lot of little good things that can make life wonderful and blessed. A small bit of faith can chase off a big, huge bear-like situation. Little is a lot when God is in it.
Albert Einstein once said, “The world is too dangerous to live in, not because of the people who do evil but because of the people who sit and let it happen.” Years ago, Edmund Burke said, “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” In the New Testament James says, “Whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” Some people just go through life and always talk about things that ought to be done and never do them. Evil overcomes when good people fail to act in a given situation. Good never overcomes evil when people just talk about what should be done. On this Memorial Day spend time thanking God and remembering those who gave their lives so you could have your life.
Just after the resurrection of Jesus and the early church was forming, Peter and John were arrested for speaking out for Jesus. They came before the Council Chamber and the Council commanded them never again to speak or teach in the name of Jesus. Peter and John said, “Do you think God wants us to obey you rather than Him. We cannot stop telling about everything we have seen and heard.” Hey, do you listen to people or God? We have the same choice today. We can either obey what people tell us, or we can obey what God tells us. Peter and John chose to be bold in their speaking and to obey God. They faced tough times ahead but Christians are here today because men like Peter and John listened to God rather than man. Who do you listen to?
Years ago, many roads in the south were dirt roads and became muddy and a big mess during rainy weather. One day a young boy was traveling down such a road with his father. They came up on a neatly dressed man whose car was stuck in the mud. The man was standing in the mud trying to get his car out. The father stopped and asked the man, “How are you doing?” The man looked at him, with a confident smile on his face and said, “Tired, oh so tired, but I’m still trying.” The father and the boy got out of their car and helped him get unstuck and on his way. The father said to his son, “Remember what that man said – tired, oh so tired, but still trying.” That’s a great lesson for life. When you get tired, don’t quit, keep trying. You never know who will come along to give you help.
The whole world was shocked a few years ago when we watched Notre Dame De Paris engulfed in flames. A huge cloud of smoke covered Paris. People looked on in anguish and dismay. It wasn’t known if any of the valuable relics from inside could be saved. The Chaplain of the Paris fire brigade, Rev. Jean-Marc Fournier courageously went back several times into the burning flames to rescue holy artifacts – including the crown of thorns, which many believe was worn by Jesus Christ. People have dubbed Rev. Fournier as an absolute hero. His fellow fire fighters who accompanied him said that he was their leader, and they went without fear. Today, be courageous! Be a leader! Step out! Take a risk! Do something significant where you are.
We all have talents – we need to use them in a productive way that honors God and helps others. Bill Waldschnidt loved working on classic cars. Today he’s working on another means of transportation. He is a retired Minnesota engineer. He had polio at age 4 and had to walk on crutches. As an adult he had rehabbed enough that he could walk without crutches. 15 years ago, post-polio syndrome put him back in a wheelchair. He has a new sense of purpose. He’s gone from classic cars to buying and refurbishing power wheelchairs which he then gives to people who can’t afford them. A disabled veteran, Don Johnson, who is a proud owner of one of Bill’s chairs, said, “He’s the kindest man on the planet.” How best can you use your talents to honor God and help people today?
Sometimes a joke is really appropriate and sometimes people don’t get the joke. A Texas police officer had encountered a couple of men who were being questioned as suspects in an illegal operation. In order to sort of lighten the mood for their conversation, the Texas officer, who was on horseback, simply said that his horse was a “narcotic-smelling horse.” The suspect started running immediately in a panic. I guess the joke had accomplished a pretty good purpose because the poorly informed fugitive was quickly apprehended. I never thought of using a joke to solidify the conviction of a suspect. If you are trying to help people in society, think of a good joke that could be helpful in making society a better place to live. The joke doesn’t have to be funny.
Think before you do something foolish. That would have been good advice for Nathan Remington of Yorkshire, England to have followed recently. He is a truck driver and really wanted to have some gummy candies. He lost all sense of discipline and ate seven pounds of cola-flavored gummies. He ate them over a three-day period. He started having intense pain in his stomach. He went to the doctor, who determined that the gelatin overload had given him an inflamed colon. He spent six days in intensive care. That’s tough on a truck driver who counts on being able to work. He said, “It was my own stupid fault.” When you decide to do something, ask yourself the question is it really smart. Will it help fulfill God’s purpose for my life? If not, avoid it. Don’t do something stupid.
There is a new business in Japan. Funeral homes and spas have started a trend—coffin lying. You can rent the inside of a coffin and meditate about death. The cost is $13 and you can use an open or closed casket. Some of the people offering coffin lying will play music or visuals projected inside the coffin. It is designed to calm your fears about death. One owner said that designer caskets help people see that death is bright and not so scary. Hey, coffin lying will not solve the issue of dealing with death. Every person will die. Over 2,000 years ago, Jesus came back from the dead and only He can solve your fears and give you a promise of eternal life. There is no $13 charge.
God gives us financial resources and expects us to be good stewards of them. In 45 states last year, Americans spent over $100 billion on lotteries. Combining all of those would make U.S. lotteries the country’s ninth most profitable company. The tragedy is that the poorest 1 percent of households spend an average of $600 a year on lottery tickets, which is 30 times greater than the percentage spent by the richest households. People who buy a ticket think they are going to win. What if Americans gave that $100 billion to non-profit ministries that are reaching out to help everybody achieve a better standard of living? Invest your money in something that’s going to make a difference in this life and for eternity. Invest wisely.
As the early church started to grow, Luke records in Acts 4 how all of the leaders began to unite against Jesus and his servants Paul and John and the other disciples. He lists that Herod, Pontius Pilot, the Governor, the Gentiles, and the people of Israel who were united against him. Peter and John began to pray and asked for boldness in speaking out against the culture. God granted them that boldness, and they began to turn the world upside down. Hey, we live in an age today where many people do not believe in who God is and what His plan is for life. You and I have a choice—we can cave in and follow along with the culture, or we can ask for boldness. Make a good choice. Ask for God’s boldness, and then get ready to experience the great things He has in store for you.
Every day we can complain about a lot of things, or we can be grateful that we are alive, that God has given us another day to live, that we have food to eat, and that we have a purpose for the day. A 10-week experiment was conducted at the University of California at Davis where participants had to write down 5 things every day for which they were grateful. Those who participated reported 28% less stress than those who did not participate. Wow! Today when so much is being written about stress and how best to deal with it, one of the best ways to relieve stress and increase joy is to have a grateful attitude. Today say thank you a lot of times to God and people. Start every day with an attitude of gratitude – and then wear it all day long!
Jesus never minced words. He called it like it really is. What He says is not to make you feel better, but to offer you a good choice for your values in life.
Being a beautiful person is not how you look in a photo that can be photoshopped. Real beauty is internal. Real beauty is not how you look in a picture, but how you live in fulfilling God’s purpose for you!
Most of us want to do something good in life but we find excuses as why we don’t start now. We tend to think we will wait until another time. Let me remind us, we do not have to have all our ducks in a row to start sharing with other people - not at all.
If you want to communicate something, don’t make it too complex, too inflammatory, too simple—pick out the right words to communicate what you intend to communicate. A good translation is John 3:16 and all the parables that Jesus taught.
The most valuable words you have are God’s words of faith, hope, love. Those are not negative and they do carry with them a possibility of something different. Let your actions today communicate the words of faith, hope, and love.
Jesus can give peace of mind and all the support that anybody needs, including you and me.
Take something that is unexpected and considered bad and ask God to help you turn it into something good. God is in that kind of business.
The greatest thing you can be known as is a child of God who is obedient. You don’t want to be anything other than who God created you to be. I hope you feel every day like living the life and identity that God gave you.
It might take a long time, but justice is in the very nature of God’s rule. Micah 6:8 reminds us to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. That is the best way to live.
Be sure that you are on the right bus with the right driver when you are going somewhere. The wrong driver will take you to the wrong place. Do you need to change buses at the next bus stop?
Everybody needs something to help deal with the stresses of life, which we all have. How do you deal with stress?
Relating well with people and having partners can be good or bad. It depends on the partner that you pick.
Pack a good lunchbox for your kids, but more importantly pack their day with positive, encouraging, helpful, Biblical suggestions to help them live to fulfill God’s purpose for them.
When God puts His approval on anything in life, it’s more valuable than a signed etching by any great artist. Explore His Word today.
If all of us raised better children, such drastic means of disciplining a child would not be necessary. The best place to start is in our own homes, neighborhoods, and schools.
If you are a follower of Christ, I hope that you speak with authenticity and enthusiasm and believability as you live your life every day.
Don’t treat people who you think are first class, and act a different way around economy class. God only sees one class of people.
How much integrity we have could be the most important measuring stick of our success. How much integrity does your life show?
Be alert and attentive to things around you today and you might have the chance to save a life from some person or some animal.
Then she shouted, “He ain’t back in here? He’s done gone already!” Hey friends, that is the story of Easter.
“Then, why send me to a religion whose leader is dead? Instead, send me to Christ who is alive.” He is alive, He is giving directions, and we can follow Him today!
He destroyed the sailing myth. Jesus destroyed the myth that death was the end. There is life after death. He is alive.
At every age, make some signs indicating the goal of what God wants to help you accomplish—then go for the gold.
Loving God and loving our fellow man are values that only get more important every day that we live. Those values won’t change.
He is the only King who was victorious over the grave, and He is still victorious today and He lives.
Let those palm branches be a sign to you for His victory and claim Jesus is the Messiah by walking in the way of His suffering and His cross. He wins. Jesus wins.
He won’t livestream your sins—He will just forgive them and forget them if you genuinely confess. God has never lost a lawsuit.
Live to the fullest while you are awake and get medical and spiritual help that you might need to give you a good night’s sleep. Be careful what you do in your sleep.
What can you do today to help somebody you have known in the past find affirmation, encouragement, and potentially a lot of new friends and maybe even a new job?
Jesus brings stability with His ability to cause all things to work together for His purpose when we trust in Him. How stable is your life?
If a bee can do that, God will supply whatever I need to accomplish the task He has for me –Like the honeybee, I need to keep trying, working, and never quit.
Encourage them, complement them, and offer to give them a hand in accomplishing their tasks. That strategy is far more productive than any drug.
How cool can you remain when you are in a dangerous situation? Be sure you handle it carefully with creativity and excellence.
You don’t need a password to get into the Bible. Read the Bible and get the right passwords to life!
Whatever your age today, what are you doing to prolong your life and improve your health, and don’t hesitate to ask for your doctor’s help.
More importantly, what are you doing to prove that you are doing something in the best interest of a world that desperately needs some good news?
Today, you might be struggling with something. Be open to an answer that God might show you how to turn something bad into something good.
If you lose something important, don’t ever give up on finding it. Keep looking. You might be in for a miraculous surprise!
They began to love and appreciate a new hairdo. People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.
God loves creating huge results from small opportunities. How can He use you to do that today?
In life, it’s easy to wind up in the wrong place. God can re-route you today to get where God wants you to be.
The best thing to do is to change the law rather than complain about how bad the law might be. If it’s wrong, do something about it.
Let me ask you a question, do we need to let God operate today on some of our bones? God is the perfect orthopedic surgeon.
Valvano never gave up – his biggest victory is the difference he is still making in cancer research.
It’s good to honor a cat. Who are you willing to honor in some way for some accomplishment that helped make your life better?
Does your life get a Seal of Approval from God? Is there anything you need to change in order that your life will advertise the purpose of God so He can give you the Seal of Approval?
What can you do that will make life better for everybody? Remember, if you care enough to build them, small ideas can lead to big changes.
If first graders can do that in New York- any aged person should be able to do it anywhere in the US. What are you willing to do today?
You can actually take a photograph in your mind of a lot of people you will meet “up there.” Are there others you need to carry with you?
We have very little control of other people’s opinion of us, but we ought to be in complete control of our opinion of them – and how we express it with kindness and love.
What would happen if we were as interested in loving and encouraging each other as fighting each other – even if it’s just with pillows?
Proper behavior will produce helpful results. In life, use your clarinets to make music and not to fool AI detection systems.
How could you use your creative gifts to make life better for somebody? You might give somebody the incentive and the resources to try to write a narrative for a life that counts.
It’s never too late to take on a new challenge. What new challenge are you willing to take on today?
When the anthem started, every player put his hand over his heart and stood at attention. I love that discipline.
Like Charley Brown, Schulz never let rejection or failure stop him. Never let failures stop you. Don’t quit.
Integrity today is seldom seen. While it may be unpopular and seldomly practiced, integrity is knowing that doing the right thing is the right thing to do.
We all know the excellent results. Just imagine what can happen in your life today if you do everything with excellence.
C.S. Lewis wrote that that the Devil’s best strategy is to get Christians preoccupied with their failures – then he will stroll to victory. Don’t ever quit or give up.
Results are directly related to preparation. Proper preparation prevents poor performance. How are you preparing today for the biggest game in town – the game of life?
Proper preparation prevents poor performance. How are you preparing today for the biggest game in town – the game of life?
Most people want to know that they are loved and appreciated. 2 simple words to help people feel that way are “thank you” – use them a lot today!
Remember what Gladstone teaches us when the love of power is replaced by the power of love, then you will experience peace.
Today, have an attitude of gratitude for all the wonderful blessings that you enjoy. You are on top of the grass.
What event in your life that you think is tough does God want to use to turn it into something terrific?
Friends, don’t you think that it’s time today to humble ourselves and confess our sins and ask for God’s forgiveness and healing on our land? I believe that it’s time to return to God and seek His guidance.
If it's possible to positively affect the problem, do it and get on with it, but if the problem is beyond your ability to affect it, put it out of your mind and move on.
I hope we all are educated enough to know when to register to vote, when to vote, and exercise the privilege of voting legally.
It will be interesting to see how Russia solves this problem. How would you resolve it?
Many people are doing good things to help people in great need. Please don’t criticize them-offer a helping hand and help make a difference.
Every person has the cancer of sin, and sin is an eternal death. But God’s Son, Jesus, provided all that is necessary for the forgiveness of our sins to win us back to God.
The best medicine for you to receive is God’s love and the best medicine for you to give is also God’s love.
Don’t vote but one time and don’t participate in any kind of voting that is not proper and legal.
The Bible is about the second chance that God gives to everybody, both those in prison, and those who have been released or have never been imprisoned.
Jesus said, “In as much as you do it to one of the least of these you have done it unto me.” Make this a good mental health day!
I hope that we all improve the quality of our work and that we are very much alive to the possibility of making a difference in life and never being mistaken for someone who has died. Be alive to a great life today.
What your life is becoming is your choice. Today is the best day to start making the choice to follow God’s plan.
“Whatever we may have to go through now is less than nothing compared with the magnificent future God has planned for us. The whole creation is on tiptoe to see the wonderful site of the sons of God coming into their own.”
I hope all of us use our money for something that’s really valuable in the sense of what it can do to help make life better for everybody in the world. Ask God to help you create a Godly value system.
Remember this and repeat it when you first wake up—fear anticipates bad problems—faith affirms good possibilities. Which one will you choose today?
He always knows what is best, and always gives what is best. Learn to trust God as a Father and learn to be a Godly father.
What goal do you have today that you will pursue and not get discouraged? It will mean more if it’s a goal that involves something you are doing for somebody else.
‘Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace, good will among men.’” That is what Christmas is all about.
Christmas is about God’s overcoming the world and silencing the worldly influence. Be sure you know that.
The One who has the best answers to any problem is God, and He not only has the answers but wants to work with you in solving the problem. He’s a great partner.
The best criteria for being a good neighbor is to treat everybody just like you would like to be treated. That will not only avoid lawsuits but will create healthy relationships.
You can ride through life on His coattail if you fully desire to follow Him and you will have many more victories than you can ever imagine. He will love you, not sue you for copying Him.
One day, He will say to all of His people who have elected to follow Him, “Because of My Son, you are not guilty. Come let me show you what I have prepared for you.”
Use your time and energy to look for something good in every situation. It will not only help you face it, but will give you a much better attitude.
Solomon also wrote, “Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards.” (Proverbs 12:14)
More people might remember the bad sportsmanship more than actually who won that particular Ryder Cup. Winning at sportsmanship is very important.
I suggest that the people you trust with important decisions are really people and are people of integrity and people who would do what you expect.
Does the way you present yourself represent who you really are? Does the nice wrapping on the outside fool people by what’s on the inside? Be real.
Being selective about thanking God for only good things can lead to pride. Thanking God for all things can lead to a proper attitude about life.
What do you have today that is extremely important to God, to you, and to other people?
If you break the rules, you will be “caught” and every choice that we make will have a consequence. Always play by God’s rules.
If you are accused of being a fake, deflate that accusation by a lifestyle that shows you to be the person that God has called you to be. No fakes.
Read the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew chapters 5-7. You will find there the best emotional support that is available, and you can receive that comfort whatever your circumstances or wherever you go in life.
Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.
God has a purpose for every person. Fulfilling God’s purpose is the best record we can work toward—and it has eternal consequences when we fulfill it.
What can you do today to make God’s presence felt in every situation that you encounter?
Trust Him. He is always faithful. His promises are always true. In Jesus, you find truth and trust.
Why am I surprised when prayers are answered? God can do miracles. If you pray for rain today, carry an umbrella!
Today, would you be more concerned about who is going to be on top, or who will take a towel and serve. The choice is yours.
But there is a remedy for sin, and that is confessing to God, believing in His Son, and living for Him the rest of your life. Be thankful you are not that patient on the table, or the nurse, or the doctor.
If you are impersonating being a Christian or a good person, give up the impersonation—be a real live witness for God’s grace and purpose.
Jesus said if you store up your riches in Heaven, you don’t worry about thieves and rust and wealth. Kingdom commitments will always win.
I hope your behavior will be something that will make your name a positive influence in society.
I hope that when you come to the end of your life, your ending will be that you have followed God’s plan for your life and know that you will live with him for eternity.
Doing a good inventory of what you take in will express itself and leave a positive or negative way in the future. Let God help direct what you consume.
How much are we willing to pay to see people who are lost find their place of safety and security and purpose? Let’s start a GoFindMe group today.
We need to get to work on the really important things involving our relationships with God and each other rather than participating in some rumor. How will you spend your time today?
No licenses or seminary or medical training is required—just do what God says. God is always right. With Him nothing is impossible.
What is your outlook for the future? How far ahead are you willing to look and set a goal? It might make a difference in how long you live.
What are you doing to bring people to your church and to the Kingdom of God? That’s the most important recruiting that any of us can do.
Catching fish is important, but being a fisherman of people as Jesus invited us to be, brings the greatest joy and motivation for fishing tomorrow. Be a good fisherman today.
Have you lost anything recently that you need to devote time and energy to recovering—maybe an expectant hope, a precious memory, a strong moral compass—if it’s something important, find it.
You have a great opportunity to be the salt of the earth and to bring light to a dark world. Let your light shine!
He said he simply wanted to use his platform as a professional athlete and Super Bowl winner to stand up for thousands of unborn babies who have no one else to stand up for them. What kind of sermon is your life preaching today?
I don’t know how many games they will win, but if they follow that creed, they can win at the most important game which is the game of life.
As you live today, is it normal for you to do the right thing, or are you willing to settle for a plan that’s safe and just merely be a spectator? We need more men like Larry Pickett.
He lives in your life, you have the power to ignore any imagery that is inconsistent with God’s plan for your life. It’s a lot cheaper than a new phone.
In one year, she raised an incredible $3.4 million and built relationships with 154 personal contacts. How much determination do you have?
Many people will see you rather than listen to you and you never know who is watching you. Live the kind of life that will make you a good witness—especially to children.
What values are we teaching kids? Young people learn more about watching than they do reading. What are you teaching?
Unbelievable miracles can occur, and we can live on the highest level possible. How do people recognize you today?
What’s your dream? You just never know when your dream might come true. You might get your wish. If you do, what would it be?
Standing for the truth can change our lives and the lives around us. When more people stand, the world will be different.
There are a lot of people who will scam you. Be extremely careful, especially when you are in your older years.
What if churches offered situations for people in neighborhoods to get together? I think that the results would be a lot better in the long run.
Don’t just add the Bible as an afterthought—make it the thing you most want to communicate to whoever is “out there.”
I hope that all students will be in school, and I hope you will be at work doing the things you should be doing, and you will do them without making excuses. Make this a no excuse day.
There is a lot you can do to contribute to the continuation of the kind of values that make this nation what it is. You are never too old to contribute.
Is there something you can do for somebody today that will make their day, but will make your day an even bigger win?
Sometimes handling victories is a bigger issue than handling defeat. Both have consequences that can either be good or bad. Face it.
He may eventually lose his job for not winning enough, but he is engaged in helping to change the population of Heaven, which is far more important to him. I ask you what’s most important in your life.
I hope that we can learn to resolve conflicts without filing a $1 million lawsuit. I also hope that we can be more concerned to listen well and to act appropriately.
Paul said that our lives ought to be a sweet aroma in society. How we smell is important when we die, but it’s more important how we live. Be a sweet aroma.
If you are engaged in anything in life that is questionable, give it up and get on the side of the things that are legal and moral and are for the benefit of other people.
God has no busy signals, no dropped calls, no voice mails, and His reception is always perfect. God is waiting to hear from you.
God’s Ten Commandments apply to each of us equally, regardless of whether or not we pretend to be a robot. I’m sure God won’t have a problem with justice regardless of how much technology advances.
That sounds very simple, but sometimes it’s the simple things in life that really make a difference. What little or big thing can you do today to help out somebody?
In a good marriage, husbands and wives are willing to carry each other not only physically but mentally and spiritually. Who are you willing to carry today?
The more we have, the more we can share. What are you doing today to make somebody have a better day?
Live a life that doesn’t require a law to prohibit your actions and encourages others to do the same.
What could my state and my country do to curb crime? I believe ministries in churches who are intentional about doing this are having a great effect on our society. We need more.
Be careful of everything you see that is produced by technology. It can get you into a lot of trouble. We all need to be people who can trust each other.
People might have a similar name and even look like somebody but each of us has a distinct personality with a specific contribution to life. Be the person God created you to be.
Take good inventory of the things that are really important and be sure that you put them in the tent every night so they can’t be stolen.
The value of these things exceeds anything that we can comprehend. God offers them free to each of us now.
The best drug is not an overdose reversal but a commitment to God’s purpose which doesn’t create the atmosphere where an overdose could happen. Let’s promote that remedy.
God doesn’t make mistakes, and He knows exactly all the things that confront each of us in any given situation. We need to trust Him.
In today’s world, it’s good to check people out before you trust them—especially in marriage.
“This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” This is the answer for making Monday as good or better than any other day of the week. I’ve learned to love Mondays!
Maybe we need to give them a wave, a smile, and a big thank you. We need to use our distractions for something good.
Running from the problem will never solve it—facing it confidently and trusting in God to help you is a great formula for discovering success in a given situation.
Are you ready to ask God to help you do what other people said you couldn’t do? I wonder what the folks at that school think now about Nicholas.
Proverbs says that there is a road that seems right to a person, but the end is destruction. Be sure you are on the right road.
Let me suggest that when you go to work every day, go with the attitude of doing excellent work and not just making a living, but making a difference.
Two friends have exchanged the same birthday card since 1944 simply to bring each other joy. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference in the lives of others.
Just as air traffic control needs more skilled workers, our world needs more people guiding others toward God’s plan and offering direction for both this life and eternity.
Two young chess champions used their winnings to help fight an incurable disease—proving that true victory comes from putting others first.
A lawsuit over a low-flying Blue Angels show raises the question—could sitting down and talking save more time, money, and peace than heading to court?
When a model railway was saved from dismantling, it became a reminder to preserve life’s greatest values—faith, hope, love, and kindness.
A haunted house uses fear to torment visitors, but what our communities really need is faith that frees and lifts people up. Imagine a world where we bring out the best in each other.
Zack found trophies in a thrift shop and helped Phoebe recover what mattered most. Sometimes people lose hope, faith, or purpose. Be the one who helps them find it again.
A small town uses dolls to fill empty streets, but puppets can never replace real people. Be someone who truly cares and connects.
People want to hear from real people, not robots. Meaningful connection and good advice come from genuine relationships. Be that person today.
Scientists made the tiniest violin ever, but I’d rather focus on creating something that brings joy and shares God’s Good News. What are you creating with your time and energy?
After 30 years of service, Bob Hesselberg was surprised by an 11-year-old who raised $6,000 to thank him. Who might God be calling you to appreciate today?
Excuses don’t fix mistakes. When we confess and seek forgiveness, God can help us grow and move forward.
When you drop something in life, evaluate and see if it’s really worth pursuing if it’s in a dangerous situation. It may just be a time to re-evaluate what’s really important.
What do you and I need to do differently today to meet a need of somebody who might or might not have challenging disabilities? Be creatively open to making a difference in somebody’s life.
We can be anxious and worried, or we can trust and know the freedom of following God’s will. The choice is yours.
Today, some friends are helping him with the goal of getting to see himself as a sober guy. How do you see yourself?
Be open to how God is going to do something that you didn’t expect. Always be open to that possibility and always be ready to give thanks.
Morality and ethical behaviors are based on both understanding and practice of those Commandments. Please don’t break one, and certainly please don’t steal one. Just live it out.
Jesus Christ wants to live in and through us and that’s the most effective way to live.
What’s your strategy for competing for something worth completing and making it as pleasant as possible?
Prayer, Bible study, discipleship, worship—all of these are for everybody and each of them is directly applied to our readiness to be effective in God’s army. It’s time for God’s people to get fit.
I’m not saying that it will continue either in running or other areas of life, but we all need to be trained and ready to move forward in the future.
When you see imminent danger, make a good decision as to whether you can ride it out or you need to be wise and get out of the way. That could be one of the most important decisions you ever make.
I hope you get up every morning realizing that the best days are still in front of you. That’s a winning attitude for life.
You don’t have to be a lucky charm for a baseball team, but you can be an influence in diffusing chaos and conflict. Be a peacemaker today.
Don’t make excuses just because the chaos comes from an unexpected source—just be ready to open doors of opportunity for life at its fullest.
How are you using your abilities at work? You might be able to do things that are off the charts and if it’s making you happy, you really never have to go to work.
You may just be one person tackling a job, but never underestimate what you can accomplish.
As you go through life every day, you never know when something is collapsing in somebody’s life. Be ready to help correct it.
Life sometimes gives us difficult situations where we need to trust God to use us to make the best of that situation.
You never know the ripple effect you might cause in the future. Be a good influence for the future.
The most important thing to win is knowing that our lives are fulfilling God’s purpose that He has for us.
I do have faith in people who work hard to uphold marriage vows. You don’t need coffee grounds for that. Try using the Bible.
How much are we willing to contribute to making every space a place of safety and peace?
Genuine human relationships are based on trust and shared values. Be careful where you go to select your relationships.
I’m not criticizing people who use emotional support animals, but I am saying that all of us need to have more human support for people who do life with us.
Always be ready for him and be sure you stay out of his sphere of influence. He is destructive. Also keep an eye out on saws in parking lots.
Are there some people you have not seen in a few years that you might want to try and follow up on? To whom do you need to reach out to today?
Is your life an example that God’s redeeming work is still alive and well in the world? People discovering Christians is a much greater discovery than a small-clawed otter.
There is no problem with disposing of it. If we sincerely confess to God, He will give you clean air and a pure heart.
Many people are wandering into dangerous places. Pray for a sixth, seventh or an eighth sense to help people who are headed for trouble.
What goal do you have and how committed are you to do what it takes to reach that goal? It’s time to set your goal, prepare, and get in the water!
How much do we parents help our kids try to look for things in life that really make a difference—not just for their own good, but for the purpose of fulfilling God’s will for their lives in helping others? What are your kids ordering online?
Whatever your situation, don’t ever give up. You never know what kind of miracle God has in store just around the corner.
Sometimes we get a little out of proportion. Little things play a big part in achieving a goal.
Regardless of how old you are today, is there something that you need to be doing that can make a significant difference in life?
The most valuable thing in life is a solid relationship with God and a good relationship with other people. Those are in great demand to buy and will always sell.
Stop chasing the wind and stop and humbly submit your life to God and receive the peace of mind that He can give. When you do that, you will be the richest person in the world, and catching the wind will not be important.
I do admire a nine-year-old who wants to be in school and is creative enough to figure out how to get there. There are a lot of lessons to learn from the experience of this fourth grader.
We need to focus on the good and do it. In the meantime, I will keep having a morning coffee until I get a definite answer.
It’s easier to talk about our training in hypothetical situations—but we live in the real world of genuine needs. Biblical training is so important and will make the biggest difference in the real world.
I don’t know how Florida will deal with the stormwater sewers. I do know how God deals with the sin in our lives. He can remove all sin and make you clean.
Elephants are smart enough to know when a fellow elephant is in need and has the compassion to reach out and help. Why can’t we humans do that? Are you ready and willing to respond to a need?
What could you do to help all of us become more sensitive to and equipped to help people not only physically but spiritually?
Let’s praise people who are changing the value system of ball players more than their appearance. What are you doing today that could make a huge change in the future for people of all ages?
Imagine what the world could look like if God’s plan and purpose for peace was carried out. Pray for this, and work toward it. AI is a fantasy—the world God can create is real.
What could you do to contribute to making today one of the best days that you have lived? Set the goal, and go for it.
If you decide to seek first His Kingdom and follow Him, He guarantees an abundant life on earth and He guarantees life eternal with Him forever. That’s the best offer anywhere.
What is your church doing to minister to veterans? Look at your church programs and see what is being done specifically. We must do better for our veterans.
Is it more important to you to win a game or to help out a competitor who is in great need?
Wouldn’t our whole world be better if people looked after the needs and concerns of others more than their own? How would you judge this case?
Focus more on important things and less on creating things that might lead us to view them as urgent. What are those things for you today?
A good legacy left behind is not enhanced or tarnished with time. It simply exists for people to follow. What are you leaving behind?
The Beatitudes each begin with blessed is the man. Someone has written a few beatitudes based on the experience of the people following the Resurrection.
Don’t wait for the beavers to act—carry out the plans you have for some important accomplishment.
Be sure your home is safe, but more importantly cherish and train the people who live within its walls and discover the beautiful life of loving and serving all of God’s people.
One-by-one each of Jesus’ followers came to understand the meaning of an empty tomb and it changed their lives forever. The empty tomb was compelling proof that He had risen.
Today, think about everything that you use, and how you use it. Make it a force for good and encouragement.
Our biggest question is to be sure that we give complete allegiance to God’s plan and refuse to be fooled by counterfeit plans by Satan.
Getting married and starting a family must be based on love and trust and loyalty. Those kinds of families will be productive and happy.
When people encounter you, do they talk with a real and honest person of integrity? The world needs real people, not AI-generated videos.
Which is more important—redoing the rebranding or spending a lot of money? I wonder what the answer will be.
Now, we must not minimize the meaning of the cross, but Easter reminds us that Jesus has risen from the dead and invites us to follow Him.
When you think about something you really don’t care for, give some thought to how that very thing might be something that could make a difference in the lives of people.
In a matter of seconds your life can be ended or turned around. Are you ready for whatever the future holds?
Eat healthy—eat moderate amounts—eat things that will give you energy to fulfill God’s purpose.
Obviously, defeating obesity is one healthy way to live longer and enjoy life more. I pray that if we live longer, we will live better.
Houses may be demolished by accident; homes are generally demolished by the slowly developing issues that eat away at the foundation of the home. God is in the business of building strong homes. How strong is your home?
When you are in a tough situation, don’t give up. I know you will find some reasons to be persistent and to keep you from giving up. Never give up.
You have no control over earthly circumstances—read the Bible and learn how you can be in complete control of conditions for all eternity.
Changing names isn’t as important as changing character. Let’s change only what needs to be changed.
Pray that our educational systems will be more effective in teaching all students, especially those who might have a special need.
Have you accepted that plan and are you walking in it? It’s the only plan that will get you to where God wants you to be. Please accept and follow His plan today. It’s a proven plan!
First, I hope you have a desire to help somebody. Secondly, are you willing to be creative in providing that help?
The best kind of recognition is that which is helpful to the person who needs it and the person who gives it. What are you going to do today to be recognized?
Remember that Jesus said don’t look for the speck in your brother’s eye when there is a huge log in your own eye. We need to remember that the scale of judgement we use for others will be the scale that God uses for us.
This Monday, know that Jesus is not in the grave. He is everywhere. He invites us to experience His presence. Live the Easter faith every day.
Good Friday is about getting us to the cross, which shows us the way to go home and enjoy an eternal existence with our Heavenly Father.
Today’s church is sometimes more about meaningless ceremonies and not enough about genuine concern for making disciples. Be a leader in your church in following Christ over any things that might be confused as ceremonies.
There are plenty of places for leadership and strategic places to be involved in the mission of God’s army. The army is in the process of marching. Join.
You will begin to discover how much God loves you and cares for you and has the perfect plan for your life. Do this each day this week and get ready for a Good Friday and an unbelievable Easter.
Roadside signs can be deceiving—God’s Word is the best road sign to take us where He wants us to be. Be sure to follow His path today.
I don’t want to get in a situation where I can’t even stop the car to get out. Doing things God’s way shouldn’t put me in that situation.
Vote every day by your life to establish God’s Kingdom. That’s the best politics that I know.
Be well groomed and dress neatly, but your personality and attitude and purpose in life are far more important than your appearance. Look like Jesus in your behavior!
I am going to try to be more careful about quoting people—I’m going to be more careful about communicating what God has done and is doing in my life. How about you?
For Navy to beat Army, they don’t need to paint a statue but need to prepare, plan, outplay, and most importantly, outscore Army. That’s the way you really win. How do you win in life?
What are you doing to use your time every day? How are you making it count? What are you willing to do, whether you feel like it or not?
If you don’t like your job, find a good way to exit and leave behind a good departure and find something where God can use you. Your fingers are important.
The best statement to make is to “let your light shine before people so they can see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven.”
The best sermons are not those that are preached from behind the pulpit on Sunday, but they are the sidewalk sermons preached every day by church members as they live in the world.
Please accept His invitation and trust Him to do what He can do. If you are open to living out this prayer, this could be one of your best days ever!
When Jesus ties a knot—82 years is not too long. What is your strength and what keeps you moving forward in your marriage and in everything in your life?
You will enjoy your work more every day, and you will someday leave a legacy where people will really miss you. Leave any job on a positive note.
Generally speaking, the longer the pastor stays, the more effective that pastor will be. You might just be in a church that could break the record of Rev. Benford.
Why can’t we use technology to bring comfort and support to people who are hurting? But better than artificial intelligence is people relating to people. Help somebody out today.
How do you honor things and people who have helped make your life successful? I’m not advocating a funeral service, but I do wonder how you and I can recognize things and people who have helped make us successful and honor them.
It’s good to be with and offer help to folks who need help, but also know what the outcome can be. Pick good friends.
Every day, ask God to help you use all of your gifts and talents to make everybody around you better. Robots will disappoint. Real people can bring joy.
He then was able to say something that he always wanted to say, “Dad, thanks for the diaper money.” What unexpected gift can you give today to someone who has been special to you?
The idea is to get the vast majority of people back into this bucket of trusting elections. We all need to be engaged in things that promote trust in each other and in our systems.
What great dream do you have in life? You don’t have to set a record in reaching it, but never give up on your dream. Ask God to help you accomplish it.
He turned a tough situation into a somewhat pleasant experience. What can you do to creatively turn a tough situation into something great?
It is a good reminder that we should not place our faith in the stock market. Jesus said if you seek first the Kingdom of God, all you need will be given to you.
My prayer is that people will begin lining up for the eternal water that only Jesus can give.
Spend your money on things that can’t be put in a can, but can make a great difference.
Follow on social media only things that are helpful and encouraging to other people. Your selection of entertainment says a lot about you!
The question is, does He own everything? It’s not a lawsuit that will answer that question but the commitment of the people who live in the home. Who owns your home?
“All things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose.” Faith wins over luck every time.
Who do you belong to? I hope when Jesus looks at you and me, He can say, “He’s one of ours.”
When you are separated from somebody, don’t ever give up on a possible reunion. God has a way of doing miraculous things.
We need to be helping each other, not excluding each other. When I need a sheriff, or a doctor, or anybody—it doesn’t matter to me how they voted.
I am equally interested in every church having a strong labor and delivery ministry that’s bringing new life into the Christian faith.
I would like to know how God might rank all of the states in terms of how well we obey Him. That really is the most important thing on which to be on top of the list. Where do you think your state would be?
If a man who has served over two decades in prison can save two lives in just a short time, what can you and I do to make a difference in the lives of people? Reach out to somebody today and make a difference.
What will be the next wave of helping people cheat on their homework? It may be old fashioned, but real education is still done the old-fashioned way—study and do your own work.
Joseph looks upon Krissy as not only someone who gave him a kidney but as an angel. You just might be the angel that God wants to use today to make a difference in somebody’s life. Be faithful.
It’s best not to do anything wrong, but if you do, you need to stop, confess it, pay the consequences, and then proceed with your life.
Three men are alive today because they knew how to ask for help and there were people who were ready to help.
What are you doing specifically to help not only your children but children you might not even know?
By the way—you can’t sue God if you don’t like the way He’s doing things. He is in charge of everything.
If you think you “beat the system,” you will actually get beat if you are doing something that is illegal. People who play by the rules are able to sleep better and live better with themselves and others.
When you face something challenging, how do you handle it—it could turn out bad or good? Let God help you decide how to handle it.
Remember--“Unless you see it before you see it, you will never see it.” What new backpack do you see in the future?
I think it is dangerous when preachers and students and other folks begin to let artificial intelligence do your writing for you. I could be wrong, but that’s where I stand. I, along with God’s help, wrote this for publication.
How well does communication occur in your church? How well do you communicate in everyday relationships?
Do open the doors this year to new actions of love and encouragement and hope. Know which doors to keep locked and which ones to open.
Prayerfully make changes in areas that need to change, and don’t change things that shouldn’t be changed. Be sure the changes you make are for the best.
He keeps his word. The good thing about God is that He always keeps every promise. How well do you do that?
Part of our poor mental health today is due to a lack of labeling of philosophies and ideas that are very dangerous to us. What will you do to filter unhealthy thoughts?
If you make good decisions and make good changes in your life in these areas, that’s more important than improving your score of your golf game, and it’s a good excuse to play!
When you overcome something difficult, have some kind of reminder trophy which helps you celebrate victory over a tough situation.
It will always lead you to the right decision in life. It is truthful, and it is for your benefit. Know and follow it.
Successful marriages always begin with a commitment to seek God’s help in making marriage what it is intended to be. Volunteer to be a “wedding enhancer” instead of a professional “wedding wrecker.”
It raises the question about how much we are responsible for other people. Good question—what’s your answer?
It doesn't matter if everybody is doing it—if it’s wrong—it’s wrong. Do you feel comfortable that you are doing everything right in your business?
Be sure you know what’s important and unimportant, and especially what’s valuable and what is not.
I still don’t know the answer about becoming a good fisherman—maybe I need to talk to John’s three-year-old daughter.
We need to change the mindset of America to appreciating less fighting and more serving each other. Instead of Carjitsu, how about a game of CarJesus. People doing what Jesus did. Game on!
Frederick said, “It was the most miraculous 83rd birthday present I could ever have.” God can make possible the most interesting birthday presents.
When you find something extremely valuable, what do you do with it? Do you use it all for your own benefit, or are you willing to share it so that others might enjoy it? Be a giver today.
Ryan probably won’t be as humorous about his situation after a few months. Bad decisions always have bad consequences.
If you want to communicate effectively, be sure you understand the people whom you are trying to influence.
You will always come out better if you know what the law is and obey it. Instead of trying to be clever, today just be honest.
Your gold and silver are corroded. This corroded treasure you have hoarded will testify against you on the day of judgement.” What will your verdict be on the day of judgement?
The best sermons ever preached are the sermons of the lives of people who are walking around “in His steps” every day. Walking like that will produce immense results physically, mentally, and spiritually. Time to walk.
I pray that your work and your lifestyle are an offering to God every day and everything you do is the best that you can offer. Excellence is never an accident.
Are you willing to not judge the imperfections of your church, but to remember that Jesus chose imperfect men to be His disciples? This could be the greatest year of your life. It depends on your answers to these questions.
If you are willing to start in His purpose, then proceed every day in His purpose, and finish the year in His purpose. 2025 will be your best year ever! Get started.
Hobby horses may look cute, but they don’t go anywhere. Be a winning champion in fulfilling God’s purpose for your life. The prize is more than you can conceive.
Please remember honesty is always the best policy—and will always produce the best consequences.
If llamas and dogs can bring comfort, what can you do today to reach out to someone and offer comfort?
Be sure you don’t leave Jesus, the reason for the season out of your celebration of Christmas?
The Super Star in God’s great drama in life is the one who shows people where Jesus is. You can be a Super Star.
Jesus is to be welcomed and warmed by our actions to people in need. How welcome and warm is Jesus this year?
Jesus is the one who turns everything upside down. He is God’s gift to you and me. Please receive His gift.
Give the real meaning of Christmas the priority it deserves in your life and in our society.
Do something good for somebody today and be prepared to meet a lot of other good people. Good people seem to attract good people.
I know everybody would be much happier, more productive, and more together as a county. Do you contribute positively or negatively to making your county profanity free?
Never give up on finding somebody. You never know what the common denominator might be to bring you back together.
Regardless of your age today, what do you need to overcome in the past and let God show you new mountains to climb and conquer.
It may be a challenge, but it can be the impetus that leads to a “Perfect” situation. How will you handle your next interruption?
Whenever you are overwhelmed, talk with the people to whom you answer, look creatively at ways in which you can have responsibilities that are obtainable, and ask God to give you insight into how you can do your job as a good steward.
Stay away from toxic, tainted, spoiled attitudes that are not in the best interest of other people. Give to others like you would like for them to give to you.
How fast are you at asking for forgiveness and forgiving people? How fast are you at handling people on a highway to nowhere and helping them get back home? Be sure you are fast at the right things.
Life is a choice between selfies and pictures of other people whom we can serve. It’s a choice, and that choice will have important consequences.
We are creatures who need each other. Isolation and loneliness are dangerous. How will you handle it?
The best award that will ever be given will be by Jesus to people who bring a lot of people to Heaven with them—many different species or kinds of people. Age and gender don’t matter.
What is your mission statement in life and what are you doing to carry out the Great Commission?
Someone said, “Gratitude turns whatever we have into enough.” Make this a great day of gratitude to God and to people.
Think today about how much we have to be thankful for. Move off Complaining Street and take up residence on Thanksgiving Avenue.
Other people have joined him and now they have distributed over 33,000 backpacks and more than $1 million in supplies. What are you doing today to meet the needs of people?
The prescription Jesus gives can’t be enforced on anybody, but people can make a choice to read it and follow it. What will you do?
Republicans, and all politicians and people. And his payments are joy, happiness, and abundant life now and forever.
To pass along sandbags all night long is difficult and what needs to be done in our country today is difficult, but it is possible. Join the team.
If a Governor can take the time to help a person in distress, why can’t we take time every day to execute whatever maneuver is appropriate to help people get out of trouble? What training do we need to prepare us for that occasion?
The guarantee is that if you follow Him, you won’t be disappointed in anything you didn’t know whenever you made that full commitment.
What would be your choice of how to celebrate and what kind of impression do you want to make on people?
When you feel disconnected and lost, how much resilience and determination and faith in God who created you do you have to find your way back home?
Regardless of how old you are, how are you going to react when you find yourself in a place where you lead people to safety.
Regardless of how important you are or think you are, remember that what you do will always have consequences.
I especially want to know that the people giving me directions for living life to the fullest here and going to Heaven have the proper qualifications. Are you qualified?
Trust the Bible. It’s not a marketing tool. It is truth and what it promises will come to fruition.
There is one leader, Jesus Christ, who didn’t just talk the game but walked the game and invites us to follow in His footsteps. He is a leader you can follow.
What is its purpose? Spend your time, energy and resources in areas that make a difference in other people’s lives.
Could God be placing you in a position to participate in some miraculous rarity? If so, don’t let age be a factor in your response.
You might discover a new family member when you reach out to somebody in need and help make a difference in their life.
Our biggest enemy is Satan who always gives false information. His is rat poison so put out God’s rat traps to combat him. Don’t be fooled about who the number one enemy is, and how he operates.
When your performance level is extremely low, do you make excuses or do you prayerfully ask God to help you correct the problem.
Pick good friends, relate well to your family, and keep away from toxic people. You have a tendency to become like the people you hang around with.
Seek God’s help in selecting the right person, and you will never go wrong if you follow His guidance.
When you text, be sure that you are communicating what you intend to communicate, and if you don’t use an emoji or if you use a whole series of them, be sure your message communicates what was intended.
At work, how do you handle challenging encounters, and especially how do you relate to people who sometimes intentionally ignite unhealthy encounters?
Every church has lots of unread Bibles. God has a great message for you today. Read it.
I think we all need to let God train our minds to send some distinct signal to notify us and warn us.
How strong are the things that you are laying out for life? Do you need better spiritual nutrition?
I hope your home is a Godly home that can have a guaranteed warranty by the One who created you and your family and all that you have.
We need to move the mentality of advancing “survival of the fit” to “revival of the unfit.” Let’s deal with the source of the issue, and not just the symptoms.
The kids learned that when a tough thing happens, get up and keep moving forward and something good can come from it. How does that apply to you today?
While the protests and unbecoming behavior make the headlines, God is doing a huge work on campuses that will make a difference for eternity. How can God use you to help fan the fires of revival?
Use your finances to give to causes that are making an eternal difference in God’s Kingdom.
I like Costco for some things, but I like Jesus when it comes to preparing for the end times. Who do you like?
Get ready to celebrate Christmas today, and it will make your celebration on December 25 more meaningful. Please celebrate Christmas for its real meaning.
Following Christ is a daily exercise for each individual. He tells us to take up our cross and follow Him.
Too often we create chaos because we hold back God’s valuable purpose by selfishly hanging on to our finances and our money. Releasing your money for a Christian cause can set in motion valuable results!
What if we Christians who claim to be soldiers of the cross would have the level of commitment that’s demonstrated at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
“My life belongs to you, Lord. You take my life, and You do whatever You choose and whatever You wish, and I will follow. You lead the way.” How committed to God are you?
When you place the elements of Holy Communion in your mouth, are you willing to be fully committed to Him whose death and resurrection you celebrate? I remind you; full commitment is always the pathway to victory.
We are reminded that our sins will find us out. Make an A plus in God’s school of living and that’s a test you really need to pass.
It’s hard to correct a perception of a name—it is extremely important to be proactive and make your name one that God is proud of, and you and your friends are proud of. Make your name one that people want to remember in a positive way.
At 91, he couldn’t participate in putting out a fire, but he could give financially. He will continue to put out a lot of fires. How can you be of help to some organization or to some person today?
You never learn to walk, swim, or ride a bicycle without taking the first step, the first stroke, and the first pedal in order to do it. For Jesus, commitment was not an option, it was a necessity.
Dizzy Dean was forced to retire because of one little stumble at first base. Be careful to master the little things, because they will cause huge results.
His honesty cost him $2.5 million. What would you do in a situation where Theegala found himself?
I know whose side I am on and know who is going to ultimately win. Are you confident of whose side you are on?
The Bible is not random words thrown together but words that came from the One who created words. Rather than argue about the meaning of Biblical words, we need to obey them.
The most words Googled in the past three years have been the words worry and anxiety. We are a generation captivated by anxiety and worry. How can we handle the stress in life?
I don’t suggest champagne for celebrating, but I do suggest a thankful, humble, obedient heart of real joy.
In contrast, I wish that we could make our homes a place where there is no profanity, but in its place words of encouragement, affirmation, and conversation about God’s plan and purpose for each individual’s life.
How are you spending your time, energy, and money? How many 24 cent-items do you have in your life that you need to leave behind and move on to something more valuable?
Honesty and integrity are always the biggest payoff when something we do is in question. You don’t have to post on social media your wrongdoing—many people already see it, and certainly God does.
We all need each other. We need to learn to be dependable for others and dependent on others. Be prepared for any event—life doesn’t send an email indicating when it might come.
Any city or nation that acknowledges and places the God of the Bible first will always have the answers to overcome any problems.
What’s more important to you—perception of being a unique neighborhood or helping reduce the response time of people who are coming to help?
People are looking at what is hanging on the walls of your life. Let what they see be challenging and convicting and a positive witness for Him who created your life and the walls of your life.
Paul wrote, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13) What are you willing to overcome today in order to follow God’s purpose for your life?
Let’s thank God every day for our great American heroes who showed us how to pursue liberty in our nation. Let’s each of us set the bar high every day.
Hitting a helicopter will never count as a hole-in-one. Be sure you hit God’s important target.
If you are not sure, stay out of the water. You will know in the future who is correct.
My candidate for leadership for America is Christ. He can lead us where we need to be. I know Christ is not going to change teams and I pray that we Christians will always be Christians.
Jesus will ultimately win. I don’t advocate tattoos, but you can bet your life on who’s going to win in the future.
When you want to be like somebody, it’s not best to try to look like them physically but imitate them in terms of character and talent. Performance outshines anything else.
The most valuable gift ever is the gift of life and God’s grace. You don’t get it accidentally, but you don’t try to profit from it, but rather use it the way God intended your life to be. That will bring the most value to your life.
We need to discern what principles are consistent with God’s will for people today and put them into practice.
Laws can be helpful, but we have an opportunity to be engaged in ministry that changes the lives of all people. What if every Christian took that seriously?
What are you willing to do for somebody in need today—regardless of whether or not somebody would do the same for you? Always be ready to help.
Don’t trust technology—if you confess your sin, God forgives and forgets and what He remembers is more important than what technology and human efforts can ever accomplish.
People are still better than technology. It takes work and discipline and humility to improve communicational skills—but it is worth it. Let’s start today to do that.
The Bible teaches clearly that we should respect each other and treat each other as we would like to be treated.
Sometimes you can fool the police, but we never fool ourselves or our Creator. Answer well to yourself and to Him.
Whenever a church has more funerals than it does births, it might have numbered days ahead. In the church, not only physical births, but spiritual births are the real mark of a future.
Whether it’s whales or people that God puts in your path, how much are you willing to help them get to a safe place?
When can we learn to just live together and appreciate opposite viewpoints, but treat them with civility?
There are other things other than road rage where we need to be careful of handling our anger. Deal creatively with your anger.
The older we get, the more time, talent and resources we have to accomplish some great goal. Please don’t let age be an excuse.
When you go fishing, no telling what you might catch. What will you do with what you catch today?
Know how God expects us to treat each other, and may we help people grow and be a blessing to many people.
How is your church or your business recognizing what doesn’t need to change, and what does need to change, and have the courage to adapt to changes?
Know the culture of the place that you are putting a new person or a new structure and be sure they can complement each other.
I would hope the school library boards would give a strong affirmation of the Bible—our forefathers did.
Don’t let age be a deterrent. You don’t have to set a record, but you do need to always have some goal in mind at every stage in life.
What if everybody in America went to the polls committed to “wanting the best for the community.” That’s a good approach to voting.
Think before you act and don’t do something foolish or stupid. If you do, take responsibility.
In an unexpected situation, Pamela made the young boy’s day, and the mom who was extremely grateful because it helped her get through a “guilt trip.” Always be ready to help someone.
Write a note or make a phone call to a former teacher and thank them. Teachers give so much more than any of us know about—sometimes even an organ transplant.
It doesn’t matter how old you are, be ready, trained, and jump into action when you see a need. It may be something mental, physical, or spiritual—you just might save somebody’s life.
Just acknowledge your inability, then affirm that person as being important in the sight of God. People don’t need their names pronounced correctly as much as they need solid, sincere, and positive affirmation.
Where are we spending our energy? I hope you and your church will exceed 6,000 car batteries’ worth of power in making a difference to help people in need.
In the church, we need to communicate in the right language this important message. It’s the only way to end the problem of the war created by sin that separates us from God. Let’s end that war.
I hope all delegates of all parties take those principles with them to their conventions and back home to the people they represent.
You might get fired by a human employer for following biblical examples, but pleasing God for this life and eternity is something you cannot lose. Be sure you go about the right strategy in life.
We need to offer words of encouragement to each other, not repeating something that is probably not true. Keeping our mouths shut is often the very best policy. Speak only good positive words to people today.
I believe that when people have a sense of a nation that’s worth dying for, it will also be a place where it’s worth people visiting.
We need to know that God is in control. I pray today we will place our trust in Him and know that the real victory is in His plan for your life. David trusted Him—you can too.
Look around and find someone who is a genuine Christ follower, and that will be the best reason to buy into everything that Jesus teaches.
Integrity of lifestyle and an understanding of marriage ought to be a course that New York judges might take—and the rest of us as well.
I would also remind us that we need to teach people who receive the sacraments the importance of living our Christian faith. Before we criticize the priest or the woman, let’s evaluate how well we offer Christ’s love to every person.
Paul describes the only kind of love that will take marriage to a new level that will last a lifetime. Build your marriage on Biblical concepts and it can become a blessing rather than a problem in life.
More importantly in life, God has offered joy, happiness, peace, and grace and it is always 100 percent true. God’s promises are always consistent in what He says they are. You can count on that.
Just keep using your regular bike and enjoy it and get good exercise. You will be more healthy mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Make an accurate witness because you see accurately what God has done for you and what He is doing in the world today.
Our forefathers gave their lives for the freedoms and rights we enjoy. May we preserve and teach those rights. Happy Birthday America!
Are you facing some challenges as you move toward your goal? How are you going to handle it?
We should be careful to choose the right words so that we communicate what we intend to communicate. If we do make a mistake, like the Pope, we need to apologize.
He wanted to inspire a giving spirit in the new generation. He said the world would be a better place if more people were willing to give rather than just trying to get. Sounds like Jesus.
If today were your last day, how would you spend your wealth? How much would the things you have really be worth at an auction?
Somebody needs something that you can offer. A good decision would be to reach out to them and make a difference in their lives.
We don’t have to be on an airplane to help give life to some great ideas, dreams, and visions that some young people have. Help hatch somebody’s ideas and dreams today.
He would probably “get shot here in Texas if I was caught hunting in pink.” Pick the best color that is appropriate for the situation.
Our ultimate security lies in the fact that God created us and has a plan for our future. He is our ultimate strength and security. Let’s live out our motto “In God We Trust.”
A real relationship with God through His Son, Jesus, can only do that. Anybody focusing on the real meaning of baptism won’t need to be defrocked.
If you have wandered away from home, like Sam did, be open to the fact that God will track you down. There are a lot of volunteers that will help you get back to Him.
Many people are known by their occupation and how well they do their job. Remember, “Excellence is never an accident.”
There are a lot of instances where people make costly mistakes. How well do you and I complete our work with excellence?
Isn’t it great that God has somebody for everybody, and He can bring them together. Most importantly, He wants to bring every person together with His Son. God is truly a matchmaker.
God placed the value on each person when He sent His Son to live and die in order that every person might win the most valuable person award. What’s your value?
I hope they are encouraged to grow up and not just be friends with each other, but most important, will become friends with God. God is the kind of friend that can make anything happen in life.
You won’t be the first—but He has a special place for you in His Kingdom. Be sure you accept His ticket.
How do you team down people with a bad temper and have a propensity to cause trouble? Let me suggest a good solution--spray all your relationships with this action--“treat others like you would like to be treated” and don’t be hesitant to spray a lot of love.
I pray we will take the crucifix off the wall and use it to share a love that goes beyond what anybody could imagine.
If you go on His path, you don’t have to worry about getting lost. He can take you through life and eternal life on the perfect path. He never makes a mistake. Follow Him.
What appeared to be saving him money, actually cost him money. Don’t be stupid when you select a way to get home. The Bible has the perfect answers.
It’s best just to admit you are wrong, confess, ask for forgiveness, and pay the price for your mistakes. That’s better than hiding in the portable toilets of life.
Be sure that entertainment in which you initiate, or you participate in is within the scope of its purpose, and be careful, and don’t create problems for other citizens.
This should remind all of us that early detection and treatment is important in any medical situation.
It’s always best in life to “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” That way everybody comes out a winner.
If a donkey can take his blessings and use them to become a blessing, how are you using your talents to be a blessing?
Today, when you make a big decision, be sure that it is the road that God has chosen for you. It could be leading you to the promised land.
Memorial Day is a day when we pause to give thanks to the people who fought and died for the things we have.
Paul McCartney and the Beatles did pretty good without the guitar. It is still in remarkable condition and making good music. Remember it’s never too late for you to make meaningful music.
Before you make a decision, be sure you know all of the facts involved and what the implications of a decision might be and be sure that everybody is informed so they can make a good decision.
You don’t have to look for your Heavenly Father because He is always looking for you. Reunite with your Heavenly Father and make up for lost time for a great relationship.
Whether you are eight or eighty years old, what is God asking you to accomplish at this point in your life? Don’t let age be an excuse.
What we really need is not a new vehicle but a biblical faith that can get us through any situation in life. That kind of faith is not only more important but a whole lot cheaper than the U8.
The truck driver’s life was saved because some firefighters were willing to risk their lives to save her. They saw a need and they were ready to meet it. When you see a need, are you ready to meet it?
He hoped he would be able to send out a victory email, but his lack of confidence and attention to details evidently contributed to his coming in last in the 11-person contest. I encourage you to do something significant, but do it with confidence and with excellence.
Some people think sin can be hidden or overlooked. Don’t be stupid like the Polish man. A terrible decision will have a terrible consequence. Avoid doing dumb things.
Pleasing God leads to a fulfilling, abundant life on this earth, and the greatest rewards in heaven. Who are you pleasing today—people or God?
I have a hunch that Shaq enjoyed giving those shoes as much as Or'el enjoyed receiving them. When you see a need today, are you willing to try to meet it?
God’s rules as stated in the Ten Commandments have not changed. Obedience to them is not optional. The words still mean the same. Be sure you know what’s changeable and what is unchangeable.
Judas sold his soul for thirty pieces of silver. He hanged himself. What are you selling your soul for today?
It will take you out of service for a while to undergo a good cleansing, but you can’t make it safely carrying dead fish items. God is in the clean-up business.
Couldn’t we spend our time, energy, and money dealing with important things rather than trying to determine if a girl consented to the kiss of a sailor over 75 years ago? Focus today on things that really make a difference in this life and for eternity.
Have a really good eagle eye by taking your prompts from the Bible. The Bible is never deceptive.
Don’t try to steal somebody else’s identity and pretend to be them—if you want to imitate somebody and become like them, Jesus Christ is the perfect model to copy.
Try to be creative to see what you could do for that given situation. I don’t recommend running for president, but I do hope you exercise your privilege to vote.
You can do it by receiving Jesus Christ who is the answer. He is the code cracker and the leader into an abundant life. Follow Him.
A marriage is not a liturgical ceremony—it’s a commitment that is sanctioned by God. I hope your marriage meets that criteria.
If Shania could accomplish all of that by the time she was 15, what can you accomplish at your age? God has something good waiting for you. Apply yourself to the task.
We can still be productive, but don’t try to do a month’s work in one day. Do your work with excellence and determine how much of that work you can do when you work well.
You will be a winner in life if you build your life with the right ingredients and what you build can make the difference.
If you grab hold to that tree, which is the cross, you can be rescued from anything. Don’t let anything in life take you over the cliff—hang on to the cross where you will be safe.
I believe that today Jesus is inviting people to step out from where they think they are secure and move out on the water to walk towards Him. He has a plan for your life today.
I have a feeling that their leadership will produce a lot of followers. I’m wondering what the next new college sport will be that attracts attention. Good leaders can make something good out of any sport or any situation in life.
I pray that everything you do today will not only make sense but will make a difference.
Words are a powerful tool in today’s society to change ways of thinking and acting. Be a good interpreter of the words you hear today.
The church is here today because years ago people would trust God, leave their comfort zone, and go out and find the promised land.
Let me encourage you to write down stories and events that you remember about your parents and grandparents. Put them in a safe place for future generations.
It’s time we quit targeting people of any race and start treating everybody as a child of God with positive potential.
Mr. Fox is working hard. Only faith in the God who is in charge can eradicate your fears. Don’t be fooled. It’s your choice.
Be sure that you know what the problem is and how is the best way to correct it. Mistakes can be deadly.
To eradicate the problem, we need to focus on making the best use of our time, energy, and resources. I believe that would include training for police officers. How well are you being trained today for things that are important in life?
It’s your choice—stay where you think you are safe or take a leap of faith when God invites you to some new adventure. It’s your choice.
What if David had not taken the risk of facing the giant Goliath? What if Moses had not taken the risk of freeing his people from slavery? What if you don’t take the risk of what God is calling you to do today?
The best way to avoid them is to do what is right and trust God to always make your purpose and your path clear to you.
Whatever the situation, ask God to help you face the situation and trust Him as he can provide for you. Don’t try to be “lucky” and hope that some bird to solve your problem—face your problem by God’s grace and power to overcome it.
We also need to be sure that we can understand what we are learning, but most importantly, what God is telling us.
When you die and get ready for eternity, there is only one ticket to heaven and that is the grace of God that you have received and claimed and lived by.
Good Friday is good because the Man on the cross is not a deep fake. It was really Jesus who died for us all. Good Friday is real.
Do you see burdens or blessings? I challenge you to quit looking at things from a human point of view and ask God to help you see things from His point of view. It’s the point of view that points to life.
If you are not following the instructions of Jesus concerning life and death, then it will simply be a very sad ceremony. It will be quickly forgotten. I pray that your funeral will be a celebration of life.
You can never find real joy outside of fulfilling God’s purpose for your life. It’s the best therapy, medicine, motivation that you can have. Let God’s purpose move you to what God wants you to be.
Prepare every day this week for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday and Easter and celebrate that Jesus is alive.
No human construction can be totally secure. The most important rooms you have are not on this earth, but are the rooms that God has prepared for His children in eternity. Read John 14:1-3.
Are we putting first things first? Jesus reminds us to seek first God’s Kingdom and all you need will be given to you.
God can move you to a new community of faith where God and His people can give new life and a new future to you. Make the move today.
A lot of people lose things that are very important like their direction, purpose, or faith. Sometimes they need a friend who can help them find what ought to be obvious.
Don’t try to help remove a spec from someone else’s eye when there is a log in your own eye. Start at home and it will be much more effective with people who really need help.
The bells are still there, some of them just are not ringing. What can you do today to invite someone to go to worship with you?
Unity and mutual respect are far greater than arguing a personal opinion which might or might not be right. Treat others like you would like to be treated.
The best way to live is to be your real self and don’t try to disguise yourself as something else or someone else.
Sin ultimately brings destruction. The good news is that if we confess our sins, God will do surgery on our souls and can remove our sins. That’s God’s promise to all of us.
Not just for the kids, but for all of us, we need to leave a lot of things at home. God has available “locks.”
“Covid taught us that we were absolutely wired for community.” We discovered that relationships are important. This is not an advertisement for malls, but it is an urgent plea for increased positive relationships.
Often times in life, we need to do more things that are inconvenient in order to make our lives and the lives of others safer.
He said his plan was, “to return home by ship so people can see it coming over the horizon.” How many places you visit is not nearly as important as the difference you make while you are there.
A wedding creates a brand new family that never before existed. Remember what’s important about a wedding and marriage.
Love is the best weapon to bring about desired civility and honor among all people. That’s not metaphorical and an idea that is not just for Missouri but for all states who desperately need it.
The best person to follow is the only perfect man who ever lived—Jesus Christ the Son of God. He will always lead you to the places that you need to be.
What message are you sending? Some people on earth may not have received a good message in a lot of years. Be a messenger of good news today.
It’s a good time to check our homes to see if dangerous things are in our home and we didn’t see them. Get rid of those things.
You are just the right age to meet some need that will improve your community. Just do it.
Jesus reminds us in Matthew that if we can’t forgive others, God won’t forgive us. Forgiveness folks forgive.
"Search me O God and know my heart: test me and know my anxious thoughts: point out anything in me that offends you and lead me along the path of everlasting life.”
Some projects are good but be sure you don’t get into a mis-match. Be discerning about the challenge. There are some things you don’t need to try and conquer!
The best thing is to ask God to help us answer that question and then use our resources to help people.
Helping animals is fine—helping people get “unstuck” is even more important. You don’t have to go to Pensacola Beach to find people who need help.
That’s something more of us people need, a sense of knowing what people need, and after knowing that reaching out and meeting that need. You might be somebody’s therapy today.
What special effort is your church doing to increase the number of people who are becoming a part of the Christian movement?
Life without God is certainly a different concept—and one that won’t work. Life with God brings joy, fulfillment, and happiness. Trust God today!
Think of the effect on others before you do something that you shouldn’t be doing. It will save you and them some anxious moments.
The best values in life are not locked in an old safe—they are God’s gift to us when we work with excellence to finish God’s task.
Using good common sense is important not only when you have driverless taxis, but in most of the things we face in life. Ask for God’s wisdom in all things you try to do!
Wouldn’t it be great if we got excited about what God is doing in the world, and how He has gifted us in a way in which we can reach out to people and be a blessing to them?
Remember that people are following you and listening to you, but most importantly are watching you. What you and I do speaks more loudly than what we say. Practice what you preach today.
Help people find out who they are before they die, always give respect to all people, regardless of what they look like or what they appear to be.
There are times in life when everybody needs somebody to look after them, and it’s always healthy to look out for somebody else. Look around today and see where you can make a difference in somebody’s life.
She has since been awarded the top prize by the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, which is a science contest that draws over 65,000 middle schoolers. If Shanya can do that, what can you do to solve some problems in your community?
How meaningful do you find your job? I’m sure your location is much better than this store in China, so are you really making a difference in the lives of people?
The good news is that the Bible says, “If you confess your sins, He is faithful and just to forgive your sins.” He wipes the slate clean. God loves offering second chances in life.
All of us need to remember that some things are harmful to people and society. We need to think creatively and innovatively how we can help eliminate them. Be sure you pick something you can handle. But be selective of what you choose to try and eliminate.
Always be open to what God wants to reveal to you, and act responsibly dealing with what He reveals to you.
We all make mistakes, but God is always ready to turn our mistakes into some kind of mission that can make a difference in life. Let Him show you how He can do that for you today.
God has something good in store for you today—it might be something that’s really old or relatively new. Be sure that you have eyes to see and can see it, and then use what you find to be of help to a lot of people.
Words are extremely important but using them incorrectly can put you in a lot of danger. Be patient and be sure to use the correct word!
The best way to deal with a fault is to confess it, ask for God’s forgiveness, ask other people to forgive you, and proceed. There are not enough bikes, tractors, sailboats, and kayaks to ever get you to safety.
It’s easy for people to get lost in life. It’s so important for us to care for and look for and try to help people back to safety.
As you live each day this year, look for somebody that you can reach out to and help, and be open when you have a need, and somebody wants to reach out to you.
When something goes wrong, instead of looking for somebody to blame, check yourself. You might be the one driving on the wrong side of the road and that’s awfully dangerous.
If something is really worth doing, it’s worth doing with excellence. Will you do your work with excellence today?
Here are some simple suggestions that can make each day better in 2024:
- Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6. ...
Can’t we find ways to connect with each other so that we can bring a degree of joy and help and encouragement to them? Work on that today.
Don’t focus on your weaknesses, but on your strengths. Don’t focus on what’s wrong with life, but what is right. Remember, with God, all things are possible.
If you have been in a hole in life and know how to get out, be ready to help other folks who have fallen in a similar hole. You might be the key to their release.
Set goals that are beyond where you are, but not beyond where God can help you become. Stretch your mind and your energy. Set worthwhile goals.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Here are some heroes you can follow in 2024.
How discriminating are we when we have an opportunity to offer our talents to help someone in need?
What kind of favor can somebody do for you today to remind you of something that’s important that you might be forgetting and how could God use you today to remind somebody of something that’s important in their life?
What kind of goals are you working on, and how committed are you to finishing them in the near future?
Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” (Luke 2:8-14)
Follow Jesus’ plan so that when you look back on your life, you can know that you did the best of what God wanted you to do using all the gifts that He gave you.
"I was shocked, confused, bewildered as I entered Heaven’s door, not by the beauty of it all, not by the lights or décor..."
Distinguishing whether a selfie picture is correct or created by artificial intelligence is interesting--separating the real values of life like love, integrity, and respect is far more important. Don’t be fooled by the fake.
You can either see yourself and what’s good for you in every decision you make, or you look out and see other people and the opportunities for service.
Is there some more simple goal that you could set today that can make a difference in the lives of people you come in contact with?
Can you really see who is in charge of life? How well can you see God showing you when to shoot or screen, or rebound?
11 Corinthians 1:3-4 says, “God is the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we can give them the same comfort God has given us.”
Be slow to speak and when you speak, make it an encouraging word that builds someone up.
When you wake up every morning, you can focus on your past and get burdened with guilt from the things that you failed to do or things you did wrong. Living in the past can be dangerous.
“Mikey, thank you for taking a chance on me. You are my miracle. For those living with cancer—keep hoping, believing, and dreaming.” Good advice from a person who has been there.
It’s very important in life to be understood and to be an understanding person. You don’t have to spend months in a hospital together, but there is a common ground that can help you understand and be understood. Practice that today.
Don’t throw away something that’s very important. Remember the things that make your marriage meaningful.
Where do you see a need today and what can you do to meet that need? Think creatively and ask for God’s help in accomplishing something significant.
The Turner family in Ocala, Florida have defied odds of 48,627,125 to 1 for having three babies born on the same birthdate for three consecutive years.
The Bible has been true for thousands of years. It’s based on content not packaging. Its content will make you healthy mentally, physically, and spiritually. Don’t be fooled by cool, clever packaging.
Don’t be like a wave of the sea but be like a strong ship that knows where it’s going and has the power to get there.
Choose to continue going forward and see how God’s going to use your situation to do something significant. Be an “in spite of” person today!
You may have little or no control over the circumstances, but you must be in complete control of how you respond to them.
When you wake up and see it raining, what’s your attitude? Make today a great day regardless of the weather!
"Count your many blessings, name them one by one and it will surprise you what the Lord has done." For a super surprise, count your many blessings this Thanksgiving.
How sensitive are you today to the feelings of all the people around you? Do you use any words that are offensive to some people?
“When I stand before Jesus Christ on Judgment Day, what am I going to say?” It may cause us to make some changes.
A baseball star teaches us a lesson about how important it is to look out for each other. Be a good teammate today.
The only arguments that will stand the test of time are those that are based on truth, and truth is what the Bible offers.
All of us should be aware that there are some places that you should not enter if you really want to be safe.
God is always in the repair business and your faith can last forever. I’ll guarantee that.
A lot of football fans are far more faithful in attending games than church people are in attending church.
Ask God to create in your mind a metal detector that will go off when you see something God wants you to discover.
Monks focused on studying God’s word and learning more about his plan for them and their ministry. How is your focus today?
Stick to that rather than spending your time, energy, and money on something that you are simply tempted to try. Stay focused on the core!
If God says it’s going to happen, then get ready for it to happen. No luck—just the fact that God is in charge.
“If a watchman sees the enemy coming and does not sound the alarm to warn the people, he is responsible for their captivity…” Do you hear God’s alert?
I’m glad Coach Prime Time is teaching his young men how to follow Christ and forgive instead of being just a fool and try to fight. That’s what I call real coaching.
What today is God calling you to move from the spot you’re in to a bigger and better spot in which He wants you to make a difference?
If you trust the Bible as being true, practice it, then get ready for the greatest life possible.
The best message that you will ever receive is not in the mail but is in God’s Word—and it is always 100 percent Good News!
You don’t have to connect people in order for them to marry, but connecting people to other people for a variety of opportunities can be very helpful.
A name is important. It’s how we are initially identified. Use the name that people prefer when you are speaking to them and make your name something that you are proud of.
We need less time in front of a screen and more time relating meaningfully to live individuals.
Not only did he make an unusual catch, but he made a decision to return the wallet to its proper owner which I hope was not an unusual decision.
Today is a good day to ask the Master Builder to check what you’re putting into your life and make all adjustments that are necessary.
Look for ways that God is going to lead you into something that’s better. He did that for Job and He will do that for you.
It’s good to hear of a doctor whose kindness and creativity would make a difference in a young lady’s life. Who are you willing to give a stethoscope to today?
I hope you have a good marriage and I pray that God will give your marriage some heavenly help today. Make Godly choices in all marriage decisions.
When you get ready to give to your church or an organization, or leadership ministry like this one, and you make a positive mistake—I hope a lot of people will follow you.
How about a phone call or a visit or an email that needs to get back into circulation complimenting and encouraging somebody. It might be overdue!
Whenever you get ready to do something, think ahead and see if this is something that will contribute to the building of God’s Kingdom.
“Choose you this day whom you are going to serve.” Get out of the middle and onto one side or the other and remember—there is only one side of the road that will take you to the place God has invited you to go.
God has the ultimate answers. The answer to the question of how leads to productivity and purpose for life.
His interruption was temporary, but his proposal will be permanent. Chris and Amber will always have a great story to tell about their engagement.
Follow the principles the Bible teaches about life, then you don’t have to worry about surveillance cameras of an unexpected glance from someone.
Be sure that when you die, you want to live and love and spend all eternity with Him. God’s provision never runs out of stock!
Lee secretly planted 80 acres of sunflowers in May 2023. Renee was overcome by the gift.
Teachers are extremely important. Sometimes they teach things that are more important than what’s in a textbook.
The best way to eliminate an enemy is to forgive them into becoming a friend. Forgiven folks are forgiving folks.
In your church, place of business, family, athletic endeavor—what kind of teammate are you?
Are our institutions raising up strong, Godly leaders as our Forefathers said we needed?
What kind of attitude do you have? Your attitude will often determine what you can accomplish in life.
Dig a little deeper. You may discover a lot of things about life that are more important than gold coins and be open to what God wants you to discover in life today.
Just think, you might encounter somebody in your work today who could play a huge future role in your life. Do your work with excellence.
Regardless of your age, how brave are you and how ready are you to help feed somebody, even if they had intended harm for you?
If you have an important task in life, proceed to finish it. You may never know what kind of influence it might have on others.
That’s a perspective, an attitude, and a faith that goes immeasurably more beyond human expectations.
The risk is never too great for God to push back. Thank Him today that He cares so much for you.
Every day you face people whose lives have crashed into some event—be ready and willing to offer help.
I hope every day you are learning how good God is and how He loves you and cares for you and how much He wants to be your Lord and Savior, and friend.
Americans won’t be generated by drones or fireworks—but by a lifestyle that honors God and America.
Everybody benefits with kindness—both the person giving the kindness and those receiving it.
In 1830, the young French political philosopher Alexis de Toqueville was sent to America.
It’s easy to get discouraged, but remember, the next time your little hut is on fire, it just may be a smoke signal that summons the Grace of God.
Dream about positive things of the future—but don’t act subconsciously when you have a nightmare.
As he is recognized as the father of our country, are we following the example of our nation’s father, but more important, are we following our Heavenly Father?
What a great way to honor and celebrate the 100th birthday of somebody who has done something good.
When you respond to someone in need, you never know the good consequences that may come from that choice.
“I’m so glad they did the right thing. At the end of the day, it’s the best thing you can ask for.”
Consider some common experiences that you might have with other people and how this might strengthen stronger relationships.
We need to be careful when we quickly reject a positive effort by people and even the Government in helping make us safer.
He chose not to look through his physical eyes, but the spiritual eyes that God gave him. How do you see things?
Think today about a creative way you can help improve on the safety and security for all of us. What new ideas can you come up with?
Wherever you are, you might have just the talent that’s needed to solve a problem. It may never have been done before but be ready to use your gift.
If we can train elephants so well, what should we be doing to train people to improve their brains and bodies and minds? Training people is more important than training elephants.
Be a good boss, but also find an appropriate way to exit from a job when it is necessary.
You just might be the person that God has placed in their path who could help them. Rescue some child today.
I don’t know if he has had an offer yet, but it stipulates that you must also pick the pennies up yourself—they won’t be delivered. How good are you at determining future value?
I predict they will solve the shoplifting problem and will have some very appreciative customers who just might buy more because of the store’s creativity. How creative are you?
Are you satisfied with the future consequences of the choices that you are making today?
Sometimes it takes more discipline and more work, but if the goal is worth it, keep going after it.
Real power in life doesn’t come from rubbing a special object, but submitting to the power that the God who created us offers to each of us when we humble receive it.
It behooves us to humble ourselves before God to confess our national sins and to pray for grace and for forgiveness.”
The spiritual miracles that occur when people are lost, and then found—when people are able to make a U-turn in life and follow God’s direction.
Who could partner with to solve not only their problem but maybe some challenge in your own life?
When you see a problem, get the facts first, then act appropriately to resolve the problem.
When you want to give away your money, I hope you will study where the needs really are and not just throw it out the window.
Rather than a simulation event, you just need to believe, trust, and walk with Him in this life and for eternity.
“For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the humble with salvation.”
Brian Howland lives in Phoenix and the drought has made the lawns turn yellow. He started painting lawns green.
I predict the reality of Jesus being alive will grow exponentially in the next few years.
The best gold is not the stuff that washes down in a creek but is available to you as you discover it through using your life serving God’s people.
I believe we learn best when life is difficult, structured, disciplined, and has consequences.
“And I won’t forget the men who died who gave that right to me, and I gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.”
How big is your dream? How creative are you willing to be to train to reach that dream?
How could you think creatively today which might be a help to some animal or some person?
I admire people who set a goal and do what it takes to reach it. What’s your goal today?
Coaches, teachers, preachers, neighbors—we all need to live our lives with integrity and teach the right things to the kids who are watching us.
I officiated at a funeral recently when the deceased was an outstanding cowboy and trained people to ride horses.
Life can become expensive when you take things to the extreme. Musa Hasahya is a 67-year-old Ugandan farmer. I don’t know if he was trying to fulfill the Bible command in Genesis 1, “Go forth and multiply.” He has fathered 102 children.
I love to read about kids who have big dreams and pursue them. Bobbi Wilson is nine years old and was recently honored by Yale University.
Regardless of what you accomplish, you will never be happy until you fulfill God’s purpose for your life.
Look around you today and see where there are children being held captive by some force that you can help get home.
Regardless of your occupation, you need to ask God to help make your job a platform where you have an opportunity to minister to people.
People in the community are in need—think creatively about how you can create unity in the community and be helpful to people.
God gave the greatest gift in His Son. Only He could afford that. Receive God’s gift with gratitude.
What you learn from the Bible will be far more important to your life than what you learn from a 15-ton meteorite.
You can worry about things and live a stressed out life or you can trust God and let Him use you to make life for you and for all others better.
Please don’t worry about my remains—just rejoice of where I know my soul is going to spend eternity.
The number of days we live is not as important as what we do with each day. Growing old is not as bad as thinking old.
We need to appreciate the laws that are made, change the ones that need to be changed, and help people keep the law.
All of us need to be studying to prepare a better, safer universe for our family members.
I hope you’re engaged in some kind of exercise—pickleball is a great sport. Try it out.
I have a greater partner in God who is on retainer to cover not only the things in this life, but for eternity.
He didn’t just give us instructions about how to live life, but He sent His Son in order to show us.
You don’t need a blue mark—you just need to be a responsible individual who is interested in the welfare of others.
Sometimes in life we find some object that we think is real, and it turns out to be a replica.
Paul had an interesting take on physical exercise when he wrote to his young friend Timothy.
Last month some people were excavating an abandoned old west gold mine that was used in the 1880s.
In life it’s much easier to talk about how things should be rather than to go out and do them.
Bryan Johnson is a 45-year-old software entrepreneur who is spending millions of dollars to try to reverse the aging process and have the body of an 18-year-old.
A beautiful thing happened recently. Selena Schuster and Timmy Matykiewicz met as toddlers and became best friends.
There is a famous painting by Holman Hunt that hangs in rooms in many churches and homes
When some person or some animal is lost, owners will go to extreme methods to try and find them.
Bates turkey farm in Greenville, Alabama always offers two turkeys for the Governor to pardon at Thanksgiving.
In a remote sparsely populated part of Nevada County, California, Dustin Procita had his house destroyed by a meteorite.
Someone said, “We used to take our religion daily and our baths weekly—now we take our religion weekly and our baths daily.”
Dr. and Mrs. Roy L. Smith became friends with an older couple who lived by themselves on a tiny island on Lake Michigan.
People try different things to help loosen up people so they can reportedly have a good time.
Sometimes visiting a geographical location that’s important can open up an even more important door.
My friend Walter Albritton tells about a Christian gentleman in Africa who introduced himself as “After.”
Many people take marriage very lightly and in today’s culture multiple marriages are probably at its peak.
I have a good friend, Tommy Neville, who was a former college and professional football player.
Some people do some weird things in life which require experts to warn them not to do those weird things.
When traveling on the journey of life, we need to have all our mental faculties working well in order to travel safely and arrive at our destination.
Sixty years ago, Angela Alvarez gave up her children to an orphanage in the U.S. to avoid the dictatorship in her native Cuba.
In 1954, Roger Bannister became the first man in history to run a mile in less than four minutes.
When you face tough situations this year, remember that your attitude toward the situation is more important than the reality of the situation itself.
Disappointment can either lead you to a pity party or to a creative way of moving forward.
Someone wrote:
“It was evening of the day after Christmas, and the night watchman of a
large department store was setting out on his usual rounds. Floor after floor
presented the same wild disorder; piles of mixed-up goods; boxes and
cartons of all shapes and sizes, uncovered and tipped; indeed a miniature
cyclone could not have left a worse jumble behind. But a bigger shock awaited the watchman when, under one of the counters, he found a man who, apparently, had been pushed aside and trampled upon in the mad rush of shoppers on Christmas Eve. The man was an absolute stranger, and no item of his clothing provided a single clue to his identity. But when his body was examined for markings, nail prints were found in the palms of his hands.”
Many people have a knack of taking a bad situation and making something good out of it.
Four members of the wrestling team from Northwest College were hunting in a national park.
As a response to the Uvalde massacre, Texas K-6 students are taking home DNA kits so their corpses can be easier to identify.
Time continues every day. The amount of time we live is different for each person, but it’s important to make the most of that time.
On this Thanksgiving Day, let me share with you four verses from the Bible that can be a guide to help us truly celebrate Thanksgiving.
In June 2022, four women left San Francisco in a rowboat to cross the Pacific to Honolulu and break the world record for the fastest women’s crossing of the 2,400-nautical-mile stretch from California to Hawaii.
An interesting brain surgery occurred in Italy recently when doctors removed a brain tumor from a patient, identified as C.Z.
Everybody needs encouragement—especially those who are in the group with the poorer self-image.
We all face bad situations in life. We can either exemplify the bad situation or try to find some good in it.
I recently went into a business establishment, and I was one of the few people in there.
Our country is very divided about the use of sources for energy but how we feel about what should and what should not be used should take a back seat when we see people in need.
Recently Warner Brothers tweaked its MultiVersus video game so that Velma from Scooby Doo would no longer summon the police for help.
We know that words that are said cannot be taken back. This has reached a new level in social media age with computers.
Alabama made National headlines again when the Alabama Department of Corrections has had to clarify its dress code for all civilians who attend an execution.
Bryce Young, Alabama’s Heisman Trophy quarterback, following Alabama’s loss to Tennessee wrote, “If you want us to cry—we will not.
Someone said that the world is divided into people who do things and people who get the credit.
The temptation is to try to change our actions without changing the things that create our actions.
Too many people miss out on so much in life because they think of God as just being somebody “up there” and don’t recognize that He is present in everything that we do every day.
Mack Rutherford is 17 years old. His goal was to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe solo.
Often times we are in the presence of somebody important, and we don’t really recognize them.
When we die, it’s sad to be remembered in a negative way by anyone, but especially by a family member.
A lot of people are going to the gym to exercise and men are really into being seen as “really ripped.”
Sometimes in life, we feel that we lack in so many areas that there is no hope for us to live effectively.
A Spanish ship sank in the Bahamas in 1656. Many different groups of individuals have tried to find the sunken ship and recover its treasure.
What does it take to motivate people? The answer tells us a lot about the values that we hold.
A touching scene occurred in August 2022 during the Little League’s Southwest Regional Baseball Playoff.
All of us go through scary situations in life. Don’t let that deter you from some goal that you have.
June Huh didn’t care much about high school academics, so he dropped out and started writing poetry.
Kent Slaughter lives in Missouri and has filed a $5 million class-action lawsuit against Bass Pro because they would not honor a lifetime warranty on an $11.99 pair of socks he bought.
Elisabeth Elliot became famous as a writer and speaker and had a very popular daily broadcast entitled Gateway to Joy.
A lot of thrill seekers at a Pennsylvania amusement park got more than they bargained for when a ride malfunctioned.
Some people are always looking for a way to make money, even when it is wrong and possibly illegal.
One of the most important things in life is to discover God’s plan for your life and to follow it.
All of us need support in some areas of our life. Many people heavily rely on animals for emotional support.
Many people who are successful in business say that the first quality of hiring a person is integrity.
Recently Harini Logan from Texas was crowned a champion of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
People who break the law come in all shapes and forms and have different reasons for doing what they do.
A 24-year-old Indian woman, Kshama Bindu, wants to get married, so she is planning a 3-day gala wedding ceremony—without a groom.
Some people are always ready to volunteer, and volunteering promptly often saves the lives of people.
Integrity is one of the attributes of life that seems to be missing in the lives of so many people today.
It’s so important for us to know who we are and know that God created us, and that God has a divine purpose for each of us.
I always enjoy reading stories about people who reach out to help people that they did not even know.
When you are addicted to doing something that is not good for you, find the best way to solve the problem of the addiction.
As we celebrate the birthday of our nation, we need to remember it is God who made it all possible.
When people write a book, it could be an expression that will make somebody else’s life better.
Every day we have a choice as to whether we want to live in the past, the present, or the future.
One of the dangers that comes with success is the fact that we begin to think that we are more important than we really are.
Following the pandemic, people are leaving their place of employment and looking for a different job.
There is a great need in society today for men to step up and give leadership in all aspects of life.
Life is lived at a higher level when we have good friends and join together in supporting and encouraging each other.
Sometimes we just need to utilize what we have and not be jealous of what somebody else has.
I have shared a lot recently about how every action has a consequence and the importance of knowing the value of things.
I love to read stories about things that are no longer used, then converted to something useful.
Sometimes we put big values on unimportant things and small values on very valuable items.
One of the con games in today’s society is a scam to get things from people–usually they get money.
In the past couple of years, a lot of people have not been out of the house except for emergency errands.
Are there some better goals that he could have selected that could have made a bigger difference in the lives of other people?
Let me share some interesting quotes about politics and our government spoken by famous people.
On the journey of life, there is no way you can go where you need to go without following God’s plans.
While a death might seem to be something bad, the death of Jesus taught us the most important lessons of life.
One of the biggest challenges in life every day is to place accurate value on how we use our time and money.
Today, look for ways where you can be helpful to others, and listen when somebody sees something about you that you didn’t see.
Follow the law–but be sure that the end result of what you’re doing is something that’s productive for God’s Kingdom.
When we do something extremely simple, God stands behind us, plays an appropriate accompaniment, and tells us not to quit.
When we serve someone in need, we help them, but we also help improve our own mental health.
Look around you today. You just might find something that may be extremely helpful to a lot of people.
Sometimes when you start trying to help someone else, you wind up finding yourself helped.
It’s one thing to study something from a distance; it’s another to experience it firsthand.
Many people have a huge opportunity to create possibilities if they get the right chance.
At Samford University in Birmingham, graduation exercises were the result of a dream come true for Vivian Cunningham, 78 years old.
Sometimes things in life look so innocent but can be so dangerous. That’s always the nature of sin.
We start a new year tomorrow. I challenge you to start the year and every day with this prayer.
Too often, we are tempted to deal with the symptoms rather than the source of the problem.
An important attitude in life is to take what we think might hinder us and use it to help.
In preparing for Christmas, it’s important to focus on what’s important about Christmas.
Displayed beneath the great Christmas tree at the Metropolitan Museum in New York is a beautiful eighteenth century Neapolitan nativity scene.
Don’t just listen to the great purpose for which God has created you – get up, go out, and participate in seeing that purpose come to fruition.
Just a few years ago, it was reported that an experiment that began fifty-two years ago had now been completed.
Sometimes it’s easier to turn religious talk into an excuse for some selfish interest that we have.
The aging process is real – the secret is to make the process productive and purposeful.
It doesn’t matter how old or big or strong you are, the time will come when you need God’s care and the help of other people.
Some people are looking for a creative way to interject a little comedy into tense situations, but good judgement should be used.
Value is very interesting. Some things that you never thought much about might have great value.
Will you “be there” in situations where you can use your strengths to help somebody in a tough situation?
Today, think creatively about the most effective way to solve challenges that you have.
When you see something that you think is wrong, don’t hesitate to act, regardless of your age.
As an adult, we need to learn how to count the things that really count and not count the things that don’t really count.
In today’s culture, it’s becoming difficult to communicate because somebody seems to take offense at the words that are used.
God gave us a mind, and He expects us to think. It’s always good to think before you act.
We don’t get paid for how much we know, but how it can be applied to everyday issues in life.
All of us want to accomplish something in life. We better be sure that it’s worth doing and we do it in the right way.
Some people view their employment as a number of hours to work in order to make a paycheck. Others see it as an opportunity to help others.
Setting goals is very important and gives us a purpose for being more productive, but some goals might need to be examined.
One of the most interesting things occurred at a Minor League baseball ballpark when a Massachusetts man decided to use the occasion to propose to his girlfriend.
When you do something to simply add value to people’s lives, sometimes it brings great value back to you.
In life, it’s easy to find some person or some thing to blame when we are inconsistent and make a mistake.
Whenever you lose your rudder in life – any person, business, or nation becomes vulnerable and easily defeated.
One of the most important things in life is to discover God’s plan for your life and to follow it.
You know, it doesn't matter how much money you make or how big a superstar you are – without Jesus you are nothing.
One of the great needs in life today is the exercise of integrity in all of our relationships.
We need to do our work with excellence and enjoy what we’re doing. If not, we waste our lives.
Let me remind you – an opportunity is never lost – if you don’t take it, somebody else will.
Whenever we face a challenging situation in life, it is a natural instinct to just talk about it, but put off doing anything about it.
I have a great friend named Toby Warren who is doing remarkable things for the sake of veterans in our country.
We can drain ourselves emotionally and physically by worrying about things that could happen.
Ask God to help you use your money today so that it can bring health, happiness, and good stewardship.
Marriage can be a very exciting adventure or can cause a lot of complicated situations.
Truthful advertising and authentic living can help create a culture where the best can be given.
Back in the mid-1990s, I sat in a room in Nashville with a group of people talking about a vision for the Methodist Church...
It’s always important for us to live our faith. It’s discouraging to see people who disregard doing this.
We need more people like Shohei Ohtani in baseball, in all sports, in the business world, and in every aspect of life.
If clapping and cheering is our gift, it will bring the greatest joy when we learn to clap and cheer for God’s glory.
We need to remember that written into the very fabric of the framework of the founding of this nation by our forefathers was the keen understanding that it is God who gives us everything that we have.
Two 4-year-old girls knew what it meant to ask and to receive. And God surely used a man 650 miles away to help answer their prayer.
Pets are a great source of encouragement and companionship to people. Sometimes, a pet cares more than people.
It’s good to have a celebration of some big event, but we ought to use common sense in how to celebrate.
Setting a goal that many people would consider impossible can motivate a person to achieve great things.
Ask for God’s help, but don’t do something you know is wrong and then try to blame it on Him.
Trying to do something by yourself can be self-defeating. Joining hands and hearts with other people to help you accomplish a task will get the job done quicker.
Working with others can accomplish great things. When one person tries to take all the credit, it can become detrimental.
When you see some event or some object and you don’t know if it’s good or bad, always err on the side of safety.
Sometimes in life, we feel that we lack in so many areas that there is no hope for us to live effectively. It’s easy to allow that to turn inward and cause us to drown in self-pity.
Repeated actions easily form a habit, and a habit that’s repeated is oftentimes hard to break.
The Bible teaches us that how a man thinks is how he really is. Our thinking determines our actions.
Oftentimes in life, we try to change the name of something in order to make it more acceptable. This is the case with the cannabis industry in Alabama.
It’s always good to be well-trained and prepared because you never know when you can use your training.
We think we might do something and not have to face the consequences, but ultimately we do.
This is a good time not only to clean garbage out of the environment but also to clean garbage out of our lives.
One of the big issues in life is how much we spend trying to improve our looks. The word "vanity" is used with this fascination.
One of the challenges we face is to know what things are changeless and what things are changing.
We read a lot today about fake news and how some people want to fool people into thinking they’re something that they’re not.
First dates can be very interesting. Usually, each person spends a lot of time trying to figure out who this person you’re dating really is.
In life, it’s easy to encounter periods of time when we feel very discouraged, disappointed, and have a sensation that we are overwhelmed by the circumstances of life.
When you enjoy success, don’t sit down and enjoy it too long. Start getting ready for your next challenge.
A monastery in Scotland is said to believe that until a person comes to terms with his own death, he or she is not really prepared to live.
It’s good to use your place of business as an opportunity to help other people. It can be a platform for ministry.
Jesus is everywhere. If you go to the highest mountain, or the lowest depth of the sea, or the furthest reach east or west, His presence is there.
With the advances in digital technology, some people are utilizing a process referred to as “deep fake.”
President Carter had some challenges, but they simply reinforced his faith in life now and that he would experience eternal life in heaven.
It’s always good to help people in physical need. Sometimes, that opens the door to where we can help meet emotional and spiritual needs also.
Sometimes in life, we ought to just use common sense. Part of education is to know simple things.
Before we do something, it’s very helpful to remember that every action we take has a consequence.
Not only can you not take it with you, but sometimes you can’t even pass it along to others.
Accomplishments in basketball and in life are the results of disciplined training. How well are you training for life?
It’s important to look for the good in life. God can help you make good out of the bad.
When you face a situation, before you submit to defeat, think of a creative way to overcome the situation and make it special.
When free climbing, you use only your hands and feet to scale rock faces and a rope in case you fall.
How often do you see an opportunity and seize it? You might see it, but do you follow through and do it?
Whatever your age today, are you willing to allow God to show you how you can do something creative and productive?
When’s the last time you wrote a note to a healthcare worker, first responder, school teacher, or coach?
A smartwatch app has just been approved by the Food & Drug Administration to help people with PTSD. It was developed by a senior in college who helped stop his dad’s nightmares.
Sometimes, we think that people may be exempt from sin. It doesn’t matter where you go, sin is present.
What makes a person important? It’s not a title in front of their name, but it’s what they do to alleviate the needs of others.
Everybody wants to really live. Jesus said, “If you try to preserve your life, you’re going to lose it. If you are willing to lose your life in serving my Kingdom, you will find life.” That’s the secret to life.
One night, a freshman college girl at Emory University felt guilty because she was failing and knew that her parents had sacrificed to send her to Emory. She had climbed the trestle above the train tracks to jump to her death, but she kept hearing a voice saying, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
What each of us needs today is to go to Jesus, who can heal. Humbly ask for His healing, receive it, then thank Him for His complete healing. Do that today!
Sometimes, you never know how strong you are until you get in a tough situation. This happened recently to Richard Wilbanks, a 74-year-old man who lives in Florida.
I’ve always been interested in what motivates people. Why are some people so successful, and why are other people on the merry-go-round of doing meaningless things?
Too often in life, we try to get by with giving as little as possible by giving water rather than the real wine. When God calls you to do something, He is never fooled.
Hey parents, you might think that what you say to an infant child or grandchild is just a little exercise that you enjoy. Somewhere, those words and melodies get embedded into a person’s mind, and later in life, they come back to be helpful, or possibly harmful.
The University of Alabama has the longest-running Fellowship of Christian Athletes Huddle Group of any school in the country.
During this pandemic, physical illness has been a challenge, but it has also created spiritual, emotional, and mental challenges.
Change is coming rapidly. People who do the best in business are those who have the capacity to adapt to change.
I’ve spent a lot of time in the past year working with other pastors to improve race relations in the city of Montgomery.
I know that teachers have a big challenge in trying to teach virtually. It’s hard enough to keep kids' attention when you’re standing in front of them!
How would you like to wake up in the morning, turn on the radio, and hear your obituary being read?
Listen - God offers a much more exciting trip if we follow Him because He takes us from where we are to a different destination where He wants us to be.
There is so much dishonesty in the world today that it’s good to read about people who exhibit honesty.
We should recognize and thank those people who are very important, but we must never forget the many others who contribute greatly to life who are not normally recognized.
Don’t underestimate what you can accomplish. And when you accomplish it – set your next goal.
You might think your life is buried in the concrete – get ready to sprout and let God use you as a symbol of hope.
Cowbirds are distinct because they do not assume their own responsibilities, but expect other birds to assume them.
Profanity is becoming more and more rampant in public life today. It’s even affecting animals in the Lincolnshire Wildlife Centre!
A school teacher asked the children in her class what they wanted to be when they grew up.
Don’t spend time looking back at 2020. Look forward to the doors that God is going to open for you in 2021.
COVID-19 made 2020 a year like no other in history. Here are five humorous observations.
As we begin to close out this year and plan for 2021, ask God to help you make tomorrow and all of the tomorrows of life the best days you’ve lived!
My pastor at Frazer, Dr. Chris Montgomery, recently told about a man who was struggling with understanding events in his life.
Without Christmas, there would have been no Good Friday, Easter, Fourth of July, or any of the other days that we celebrate.
Crossing the finish line is much more exciting when you're holding hands with either someone who helped you or someone you helped.
Have you completed your Christmas shopping? Here are some Christmas gift suggestions that you won't see advertised on TV, but they are great presents.
It’s good to be competitive, but it’s most important to be competitive in something that really matters.
You have a gift. You can do something today to make a difference. Let God help you clarify what he wants you to do – and get started!
Are your prayers just forming words that sound good or do they really come from your whole heart?
COVID-19 has caused a lot of havoc, but some people have found a way to make the best of a bad situation.
COVID-19 will affect the way many Santas function in malls during the Christmas season.
Some people set strange goals in life, but I do admire them when they have the persistence to follow through to reach that goal.
Celebrate Thanksgiving Day in the spirit of those who celebrated that first Thanksgiving Day.
Joel Meyerowitz is a photographer who spent nine months at ground zero in New York City documenting what happened following the terrorist attacks in 2001.
Whenever you see a problem looming before you, think creatively about how best to approach and solve that problem.
A lot of us have been doing a lot of walking during the past few months during the pandemic.
How do you preserve something for the future? The Arctic World Archive is trying to preserve the world’s digital materials for 500 + years by building a remote mine in Norway.
While social distancing might not be applicable for an on-field athletic contest, we need to practice it in our everyday relationships of life.
It’s important to use what we have in any given situation. Sometimes, a talent expressed might bring about a great result.
China is cracking down on religious movements. Protestantism is a tremendous threat because it is the fastest-growing religion.
A lot of times, we put bumper stickers on our cars, but what we do doesn't mirror what the bumper stickers say.
When you go in a new direction, be sure you don’t become engaged in things that will bring back old habits to you. Stay out of those situations!
Today, make contact through the warmth of a smile, a look, a gesture. God desires to make contact available to us in all situations.
Too often we have a great dream or goal but allow people to stop us by telling us the reason we can’t do it. Don’t let anything, including gender, be a hindrance in anything that you want to accomplish in life.
We’ve learned to live with voicemail as a part of modern life. It can be very helpful in leaving a message, but can be frustrating when the voicemail box is full. What if God had a voicemail?
I want to be a part of a narrative of love, acceptance, civility, and respect. Which narrative are you helping write today?
One of the great privileges we have in America is to vote. Please don’t let anything keep you from voting!
Sometimes we’re told that as we get older, we will become less productive. I think that some of the most productive years are the ones that come in our later years!
God reveals Himself in a multitude of different ways. Sometimes they’re obvious, sometimes they’re more subtle.
Today is my wife, Lynn’s, birthday, and I have a few words to say about this marvelous woman!
What if more of us made an effort to relate to people of a different educational level, gender, race, political party, etcetera?
One of the challenging things in life is to always place proper value on different items.
Every day, we have a choice to either complain about how bad we perceive things to be or praise how good God has been and will continue to be.
God has a dream for you. Measure your success against accomplishing that dream and always remember that everything you do, you give the credit and the glory to God – and that’s a great way to live.
People in a Swiss town woke up one morning and discovered that a malfunction at the chocolate factory had blown chocolate dust on the entire community!
What if we could all live life willing to help each other? We could all find a lot of treasures!
It’s okay to work hard and be successful and accumulate financial resources, but we must never put our faith there. It can disappear in a moment.
When you really want to do something to make a difference in life, consider all of the options.
I wish we’d had Zoom when I was an active pastor. Meetings would have gone so much quicker if I could have had control of muting the other people in attendance!
Cheating is a temptation not only in school and in sports, but in business. Cheating never pays off.
We have military persons, law enforcement persons, doctors and medical teams, and many others every day who are stepping between us and harm and risking their own lives.
One person could have changed 700 people for the good rather than making them extremely ill.
We all need to be careful about what we teach younger kids. They observe, listen, watch, and learn oftentimes when we don’t know we’re teaching.
Evil might be a big giant, but a little bit of God’s love can bring evil to its knees and change the world.
The government enacted something helpful to many, many small businesses. It was a government-backed payroll protection program loan, but many people misused it.
There’s no place in life for a lazy person who wants to move forward without much effort.
We spend more waking hours at work than anything else. Work ought to be a place where we make a life, not just a living.
It’s important to learn to listen to people. We have two ears and only one mouth, so we should listen twice as much as we speak.
A friend shared with me these five situations illustrating five important facts of life!
Whatever your situation today, are you seeing the negativity or are you seeing the good?
Representative John Lewis came from very humble beginnings. He taught us that it’s not nearly as important where you start as to where you end up.
What the score is at this moment is not as important as knowing who’s going to win when the final gun sounds. God is still in charge, and His people will win!
When you’re faced with a tough situation, are you willing to think creatively and be persistent to follow through on it?
A simulation might be fun, but it’s not the real thing. Too often in life, Satan tempts us to a simulation that ultimately leaves us empty.
A wealthy English family was entertaining a group of friends at their home when something terrible happened.
I recently officiated at the graveside funeral of a wonderful lady. Her grandson spoke at the service.
It’s amazing to me who can influence us in a good positive direction. Often, influence comes at an unsuspected time.
Marriage connects people. The most solid connection between any two persons is based on love and a giving attitude.
The pandemic has given rise to the sale of face coverings and masks for protection. Many people are making homemade masks.
Over the past few months, people have found a way to help other people. Age has not been a factor.
All of us have been the recipients of the sacrifice of others. We need to find a way to say thank you.
People have different needs. Oftentimes, we have something that we don’t need, but somebody else does.
Several people were out on a boat one night, and a man became concerned because it was dark and there were a lot of jagged rocks all along the horizon...
What are you willing to do to accomplish that goal? You can make a difference in somebody’s life!
Social distancing is very important to practice as we try to conquer the coronavirus. Sometimes, it’s easy to forget about it and get too close to people.
Recently, I had a note from a couple whose wedding I had officiated 30 years ago. They said one of the secrets of their happy marriage was something I said to them in premarital counseling.
Women are being recognized today for some of the great accomplishments they have made. Women have always done great things, but oftentimes they have gone unnoticed.
Somebody needs you today to reach out with a word, a suggestion, an encouragement, an offer to help.
The celebration of the birth of our nation is not a one-day event but is something on which we should reflect every day.
As we celebrate the birthday of our nation, we need to remember it is God who made it all possible.
A man living on the tiny Isle of Man decided he wanted to raise money for coronavirus relief.
With the widespread use of cameras today, you never know when you’re being filmed by a cell phone, doorbell camera, or TV camera.
A 90-year-old man wanted to improve his health, so he joined a local gym. Recently, he was recognized as "gym member of the month."
Be sure the people with whom you work understand that they are important and making a contribution.
Promises are made to keep – even if the person to whom the promise is made thinks it’s a joke.
Every day, we enter an exercise about making choices about things that are important – how we spend our time, our money, and our thinking.
A man who had lost his wife 16 years ago still mourns her death in a very interesting way.
Is there some extra mile we need to go today that can make a difference to somebody else?
Teaching and learning today requires a digital connection, but the most important learning is from the master teacher, Jesus Christ.
COVID-19 has helped us realize that we need to expand the possibilities of using things that we have.
Recently, David Ostrom, 40 years old, requested an Iowa judge to let him engage in a sword duel with his ex-wife and her attorney!
Charles Calvin, a volunteer firefighter in Indiana learned an important lesson about money.
The COVID-19 challenge has brought out a lot of creativity in people. How can we think creatively to be able to help somebody today?
A woman’s husband died leaving her 6 children to raise. She then adopted 12 other children.
Oftentimes, we try to teach lessons to young people, but sometimes they think so fast that they negate the lesson.
Our name identifies who we are. Our name can either be an advantage or a disadvantage – but it’s important for us to protect its integrity and make something good out of it.
Today, there will be a lot of backyard barbecues, beach bashes, and boat rides, but the meaning of this holiday is the fact that almost 1 ½ million men and women have died that you and I might enjoy our freedoms.
During our shelter-at-home for the past several weeks, video conferencing has become popular for conducting business, but it’s also created some interesting situations.
Often, we’re tempted to tell the truth but not the whole truth. A half-truth might be true in itself but does not represent the bigger picture.
Tom Moore is a 100-year-old World War II veteran who wanted to do something for Britain's National Health Service.
Have you ever thought how your facial expression and demeanor communicates a lot about who you are?
Is messaging software for the workplace that was developed to make us more productive really making us more productive?
If God calls us to a great purpose, we need to give everything that we have to accomplish that purpose.
You will cross paths this week with a lot of people who need help. Are you willing to give the extra effort to help?
During this time of practicing social distancing and staying at home, a lot of people are thinking of creative ways to make this time count.
One of the sad results of COVID-19 is that people have raided grocery stores and started hoarding things like toilet paper, sanitizers, wipes, etc. But one physical therapist tried to remedy the situation!
In a time of crisis, such as the COVID-19 has presented, what do we think we really need to help us get through the days ahead?
A first-grader in Maryland heard about the coronavirus, and he started thinking about what he could do.
The Bible speaks about going the extra mile. Sometimes, you meet people who go a lot of extra miles!
Sometimes, we work hard and become quite good at something. We can use what we know to help other people but be blinded to the fact that we ourselves need help in the very area that we have become efficient.
We’re living in a day and age where truth can be twisted and changed by advanced technology.
This Good Friday, we focus on God’s new scoring system today and what he said about dying and living it up.
As we look this week at God’s new scoring system, we focus today on His emphasis on serving rather than being served.
Today, let’s look at God’s new scoring system and see where He gives the big score on giving, not getting.
Each day this Holy Week, I want to focus on a different aspect of God’s scoring system, which is quite different from the world’s scoring system.
I love fresh Florida oranges. I might have to make some adjustments in the future, because Florida’s nine-billion-dollar orange industry could be in trouble!
A shooting victim’s brother and the convicted police officer embraced in a court room. That happened because a Christian man wanted to put forgiveness into practice.
As a 33-year-old man paralyzed from the waist down showed, our adversities should never define who we become.
The people you come in contact with today, will they be better because of your presence? You don’t need to drive a red convertible – but you do need to be the kind of person that today will make other people better!
When interviewed, former President Jimmy Carter said, “It is incompatible for any Christian not to believe in life after death."
God’s concern and ability to recharge us every day spiritually, emotionally, and physically is amazing.
“You can’t conquer a lot of things at once, but just take things one at a time and conquer each one.”
Everything you use today, use it for something good, like one Philadelphia family did with the internet.
It’s important to hear the cries of people in need – it’s also important to respond appropriately to them.
Don’t be fooled by the innocent way that sin appears – it can start a fire that’s difficult to put out.
We all have a certain amount of time, and it’s important that we invest our time in things that really make a difference.
Look around at your family, at people, at opportunities, at possibilities – things of real value occupy most of our homes.
How many hours you work a day is not nearly as important as the way you work those hours.
I do thank God for hospital Emergency Rooms and the people who staff them, but I also believe that there are some other "E.R." rooms that we could visit each day.
Regardless of what kind of funeral you have, the most important part is not the funeral, but the resurrection.
Determining value of paintings is difficult; determining value in life is equally difficult.
Taking the time to help someone in need will make any proposal in life more authentic – even if it takes you a little longer to do it.
Believing and following Jesus takes us to a place where there's no need for roses or rice.
Two angels were sent to earth to record two kinds of thoughts: complaints and gratitude.
Why can't we figure out a way to bring life to new believers and increase the Christian tribe?
Don't complain about what you don't have. Begin using today effectively for a positive way!
Everybody is getting older, but one way to accomplish things and overcome the aging process is to prepare better.
Some people step up and do something that's considered impossible so that other people might see that it can be done.
Effective churches and Christians are those who see a need and then do something to meet that need.
Many people today who find life to be dull, boring, and meaningless are looking for an escape.
A wise man said a repentant person must take a feather and go place it at the doorstep of every home that he had hurt by his rumor.
Henry Ford gathered a group of bright minds to spend a day dreaming about possibilities.
The reasoning that comes from a human perspective will seldom turn out to be reasonable.
It doesn't matter how old you are; you can still make a difference in the lives of others.
I've learned that it's very important in life to have people around me who can give constructive criticism and encouragement.
I remember when I was growing up, if you saw a penny on the sidewalk, you'd stop and pick it up.
You know, too often in life we get fooled by things that are fake because they're not obviously counterfeit.
It's important to life to have things that we enjoy, but things become even more meaningful when we include others in that joy.
Good, honest, excellent work with a positive attitude can be a good indication of who lives within us.
In life, don't get sidetracked with the parade and miss the biggest show on Earth planned by God for every individual.
How often in life do we miss out on the kind of help we need because we don't recognize who God puts in our midst?
A 19-year-old bank robber's gun ended up being more valuable than what he robbed from the bank!
A man had an itch on his back for months and finally went to the doctor, who found something incredible.
When we don't get to be the lead in some situation, are we willing to assume a secondary spot?
Four senior citizens who went out to golf spent most of the time complaining - except for one.
A little boy visiting a cathedral saw that saints are those that the light shine through.
Happy Independence Day to you! Maybe we should make it Dependence Day as we need to truly depend on God.
The secret to reaching a significant goal is to do whatever it takes to get there, and to never quit.
What do little white pearl onions have to do with turning something bad into something good?
We have a vast amount of knowledge at our fingertips, but genuine knowledge has to be applied.
A young coworker went about increasing the energy of his fellow workers in the wrong way.
Some things in life are nice and playful, but they aren't real. Focus on the real today.
A difference in perspective can make a huge difference - especially when $150 are on the line!
Never underestimate what God can do with just a small group of people and when a young boy shows up.
When you have a goal in life, many people will tell you you can't complete it. But you can.
An eight-year-old Nigerian refugee was crowned the New York State championship for his age group. What's preventing you from accomplishing what God wants you to?
When we make a mistake, it's sometimes easier to blame someone else - but it may not be right!
If you think your struggles are hopeless, you will sink. God's promise is not despair, but victory!
When you encourage someone and invest in them, the limits of their achievements disappear!
When you set a great goal, there will be many people who try to discourage your from achieving them!
200 years later, buzzards still return to a town in Ohio. Would you let God guide you to where you need to go today?
Trying to be more positive is good, but sometimes, the best way to be positive is to change your priorities!
Slim or flaired jeans? Why not both? Because indecisiveness is no way to make a decision!
Can you believe an actor would thank Satan for an award? Thank God today for all that is good.
The giant redwoods demonstrate how forming a team can lead to greatness beyond the individual.
Just like traffic markings exist for our benefit and safety, God's moral principles aren't there to inhibit us, but to free us. They give us peace and purpose in life.
When you've got a problem, be sure you've got the right solution, or you can do more harm than good!
We don't have to get cosmetic surgery to emulate someone we should truly try to imitate!
It can be easy to grumble about what's significant rather than give thanks to God about what is truly significant.
Your moments make up your hours, which make up your days, which make up your years, which make up your life.
A foreign diplomat said that Christmas Day is the most important day in history. And he was right!
Do you know what is valuable and what is not? Spend your time today on something that is valuable.
The coming of Jesus isn't just a promise, but it is a fact that you can experience everyday.