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Dirt Racing Outreach, Inc.

Contacts: Bill Reed: 865-556-7660 ([email protected])
Debbie Reed:865-300-2313 debreedrealtor@gmai We support chaplains at dirt tracks across the US.
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DRO was founded over 25 years by Bill and Debbie Reed of Tennessee. Their love for God, people and dirt racing are the drive behind this ministry. Our mission is to help chaplains minister to teams, drivers and fan's through prayer, visitation, fellowship and church services. Our heart is for God and for all people. We want to encourage our race family as they are traveling and have no regular pla

ce of worship. We also printed and distribute DRO New Testaments as chaplains travel to races. We provide them for other ministries as well like Racing for Jesus and Racers for Christ. Everyone needs support sometime and we want to be there to help bear one another's burdens. We also manage the Chris Francis Dirt Racers Memorial Fund which helps with monetary expenses when a racer is injured.

05/29/2026

"Expensive Loyalty" Friday, May 29, 2026 Mark 8:34-37
And He summoned the crowd together with His disciples, and said to them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it. For what does it benefit a person to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul? For what could a person give in exchange for his soul?

King Charles I took the throne of England in 1625 following the death of his father, King James. It was a turbulent time in English history, and Charles was not a popular king. His insistence on setting policy without consulting Parliament eventually led to the English Civil War in 1645. With the nation divided, each person had to make a choice of where to stand. Those who supported Charles became known as “cavaliers.” After losing several major battles, Charles was captured and later executed. Many of his supporters lost everything they owned, even their lives. On the tombstone of one of Charles’ cavaliers is this inscription: “He served King Charles with a constant, dangerous and expensive loyalty.”

Serving Jesus is always right, but we have no reason to expect that it will be easy or painless. In fact the more committed we are to following Him and the more like Him we become, the more opposition we can expect to receive. Jesus said, “If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, because of this the world hates you. (John 15:18-19). Rather than feeling badly treated when there are problems, we should be ready and willing to pay the price of following Jesus, no matter how costly that price may be. Considering all the Lord has given to and for us we have no excuse not to remain faithful.

Today's Growth Principle
Taking up the cross to follow Jesus is not easy, but it is worth every sacrifice it requires.

05/28/2026

Sleeping With the Lights On Thurs, May 28, 2026 Deuteronomy 31:7-8 Then Moses called to Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land which the Lord has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you will give it to them as an inheritance. And the Lord is the one who is going ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not desert you or abandon you. Do not fear and do not be dismayed.”

After Thomas Edison unveiled the electric lightbulb in 1879, homes across America began switching over to the system. In 1891, President Benjamin Harrison was about halfway through his term in office when the proposal was made to bring electricity to the White House. A massive generator was installed in a nearby building to provide power. When the project was finished, the President and his wife were so afraid of the new system that they refused to touch the light switches. They depended completely on staff members to turn the lights on and off. According to one report, they would even sleep with the lights on rather than touch the switch themselves.

Fear often grows when we face something unfamiliar. In some instances, that uncertainty can keep us from enjoying what is available. Worse, it can keep us from obeying the instructions of God. When God has made His will clear, an unwillingness to move forward because we are afraid is always wrong. No enemy or opponent can stand against Him. We have His faithful promise to always be with us, and that should give us confidence to overcome every fear except the fear of the Lord. “And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell” (Matthew 10:28).

There will always be threats and dangers for us to face. Refusing to give in to fear does not mean we are ignoring reality, but instead that we are trusting in One who is greater than every adversary. The bo***ge of fear is replaced by the freedom of God’s promises and our confidence in His love for us.

Today's Growth Principle
We must not allow fear to restrict our obedience to the work God has placed before us.

05/27/2026

The Truth about Lying Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Proverbs 6:16-19
There are six things that the Lord hates, Seven that are an abomination to Him: Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that run rapidly to evil, A false witness who declares lies, And one who spreads strife among brothers.

On the list of seven sins that are especially despicable in the eyes of God one sin appears twice—lying. In a world that increasingly doesn’t believe there is such a thing as truth, lying is not usually seen as a major problem. But God views things differently. The holy God of truth abhors lies because they are an assault on His very nature. Hebrews 6:18 says that it is “impossible for God to lie," and Titus 1:2 describes Him as a God "that cannot lie."

The French Enlightenment essayist, Michel de Montaigne wrote, “Lying is indeed an accursed vice. We are men, and we have relations with one another only by speech. If we recognized the horror and gravity of an untruth, we should more justifiably punish it with fire than any other crime. I commonly find people taking the most ill-advised pains to correct their children for their harmless faults, and worrying them about heedless acts which leave no trace and have no consequences. Once the tongue has got the knack of lying, it is difficult to imagine how impossible it is to correct it.”

There are times when it may seem like truth will lead to trouble while a lie will allow us to escape it, but that is always a false promise. Lies tend to grow larger and larger because we have to keep adding falsehoods to prevent disclosure. It is far better to face reality by speaking the truth, even if the immediate consequences will be unpleasant, than it is to begin a lie. Others usually see through lies eventually, but God sees and hates them immediately.

Today's Growth Principle
God is complete truth and He expects total honesty from His children.

05/26/2026

A New Heart Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Ezekiel 36:26-28
Moreover, I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put My Spirit within you and bring it about that you walk in My statutes, and are careful and follow My ordinances. And you will live in the land that I gave to your forefathers; so you will be My people, and I will be your God.

In the 1980s, Claire Sylvia became the first person in New England to receive a successful combined heart and lung transplant. She suffered from pulmonary hypertension, and doctors said that the transplant was her only hope. As she began her recovery after the successful surgery, Sylvia discovered something unexpected. In her book A Change of Heart, she related how she found herself craving foods like peppers and chicken nuggets that she had never liked before. When she tracked down the family of the young man whose heart and lungs she had received after his death in a motorcycle accident, they told her that those were among his favorite foods. In fact, he even had a box of chicken nuggets in a pocket when he had his wreck. Sylvia concluded that, with her new heart, she had received new appetites as well.

When we come to Christ for salvation, accepting His free offer of grace, we receive a new heart and a new set of desires. The old sinful nature is still present, but we have different desires and appetites. When we were lost the things of God did not appeal to us, but after salvation that changed. “ and like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation, if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord.” (1 Peter 2:2-3). The more we fill our hearts and minds with the Word of God the less appealing the things of the world will be to us.

Today's Growth Principle
The power of the Holy Spirit enables us to walk according to our new nature rather than the old one.

05/25/2026

"To the Unfinished Work" Mon, May 25, 2026 Hebrews 12:1-2
Therefore, since we also have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let’s rid ourselves of every obstacle and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let’s run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking only at Jesus, the originator and perfecter of the faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Standing on the field where the Battle of Gettysburg had been fought and where a national cemetery was being dedicated, Abraham Lincoln delivered perhaps the most famous speech in American history. His brief address ended with these words: “The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

It is right and proper for a nation to honor those who gave their lives for the cause of freedom. Similarly, it is important for us as believers to remember and honor the godly men and women who walked the path of faithfulness before us. Hebrews 11 points to many of these Old Testament saints as examples of enduring faith. Their sacrifices remind us that we are part of a story much larger than ourselves. Each day we have the opportunity to honor their faith by carrying forward the same life of devotion, “looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.”

Today's Growth Principle
We owe a debt of gratitude to those who have come before us, and we must do our part to finish the work they started.

05/23/2026

Gratitude Expressed Saturday, May 23, 2026 Luke 17:15-18
Now one of them, when he saw that he had been healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice, and he fell on his face at His feet, giving thanks to Him. And he was a Samaritan. But Jesus responded and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But the nine—where are they? Was no one found who returned to give glory to God, except this foreigner?”

Carl Rowan had a long career as a syndicated newspaper columnist. He received many rewards and recognitions for his work. After decades of success he was invited to speak at a banquet in his honor. Recounting the event later, Rowan wrote, “I gave a speech in which I said that Frances Thompson had given me a desperately needed belief in myself. A newspaper printed the story, and someone mailed the clipping to my beloved teacher. She wrote me: ‘You have no idea what that newspaper story meant to me. For years, I endured my brother's arguments that I had wasted my life. When I read that you gave me credit for helping to launch a marvelous career, I put the clipping in front of my brother. After he'd read it, I said, 'You see, I didn't really waste my life, did I?'"

People showing a lack of gratitude is one of the characteristics of our world today. But that is not a new phenomenon. Almost three hundred years ago Samuel Johnson wrote, “Praise, like gold and diamonds, owes it value to its scarcity.” And even Jesus experienced that when He healed ten lepers but only one returned to show gratitude.

It is vital for us to be grateful to God for all that He has done for us. But we also need to be mindful of the impact words of praise can have on people who have invested in our lives. A simple expression of gratitude has a powerful impact on those who receive it. “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver” (Proverbs 25:11).

Today's Growth Principle
A simple expression of thanks and gratitude often means far more than we expect or imagine.

05/22/2026

Only His Power Friday, May 22, 2026 2 Corinthians 12:7-9
Because of the extraordinary greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! Concerning this I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might leave me. And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.

It’s hard to think of someone who accomplished more for God’s kingdom than the Apostle Paul. He took the gospel to places it had never been heard, winning people to Christ and founding churches across much of the Roman Empire. He had all the formal training and credentials that anyone could want. Yet all that success also posed a danger—that Paul would be lifted up and become proud through focusing on himself rather than on God. That is why the thorn in the flesh was so important. God refused to remove it because it served as a constant reminder of Paul’s need for God’s grace.

Nothing that we attempt to do in our own strength and ability has any possibility of success for God. Jesus said, “ I am the vine, you are the branches; the one who remains in Me, and I in him bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5).

We must never let anything that we have accomplished for God draw our focus or attention away from Him. We must never become proud and think that God needs our help. It is only through His presence and power that anything can succeed. After years of faithful service to God as a missionary in China, Hudson Taylor wrote, “I used to ask God if He would come and help me. Then I asked if I could come and help Him. Finally, I ended by asking God to do His own work through me."

Today's Growth Principle
Our power and plans can accomplish nothing apart from God.

05/21/2026

Dedication Is Costly Thursday, May 21, 2026 Ephesians 6:11-13
Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.

Almost everyone has heard of the great sculptor Michelangelo. Even those who have never been able to travel to Italy to see his most famous works have seen pictures of intricate and detailed work he did with marble to bring his characters to life. Far fewer people have heard of Bertoldo de Giovanni, but without him Michelangelo might never have reached the heights of his work. Michelangelo was just fourteen years old when de Giovanni accepted him as a student. He taught the young aspiring artist far more than just how to use his tools. The story goes that once when de Giovanni saw a statue that was far below Michelangelo’s ability, he picked up a hammer and smashed it to pieces telling his protégé, “Michelangelo, talent is cheap; dedication is costly!”

The work that God has called us to do and the battles God has caused us to fight are not won by short-term effort. Instead, they require us to make the commitment to do what it is right in God’s power, and then to keep doing it again and again. If we give in after a short period of time, we will fail. We must stand firm and keep fighting the battle for as long as we live. The devil is active and powerful, but He cannot defeat a Christian wearing the armor of God and walking in the power of the Holy Spirit. “ So resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brothers and sisters who are in the world. (1 Peter 5:9).

Today's Growth Principle
Spiritual battles are not usually won quickly, but, instead, require consistent and dedicated effort.

05/20/2026

A Loving Father Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Matthew 10:28-31
And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Are two sparrows not sold for an assarion? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all counted. So do not fear; you are more valuable than a great number of sparrows.

The temptation to worry is always with us. The stress and trouble of living in an imperfect world marred by sin create uncertainty and doubt. The devil whispers to us that we are abandoned and that God does not care. But He does care. In every circumstance and situation God is fully aware and in control of what is happening. Though we have limits to the number of things we can pay attention to and care about, God is infinite. He not only knows every detail of the lives of every person in the world but even tracks the smallest birds and everything else.

Not all of the things that happen to us are pleasant or make sense to us. But every one of them has a purpose known to God. J. C. Ryle wrote, “Nothing whatsoever, whether great or small, can happen to a believer, without God’s ordering and permission. There is no such thing as ‘chance,’ ‘luck’ or ‘accident’ in the Christian’s journey through this world. All is arranged and appointed by God. And all things are ‘working together’ for the believer’s good.”

The same God who made everything in the beginning is still actively involved in all aspects of the world. He knows what is best and He never abandons us. “Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, I will also help you, will also uphold you with My righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10). Every time we see a bird we can be reminded of God’s love and care, and the faithfulness of His promises.

Today's Growth Principle
God’s goodness and love for us are not determined by our circumstances, and we can always trust Him.

05/19/2026

Eclipsed by Glory Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Colossians 3:1–3
Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

Though Halley’s Comet only passes by Earth every seventy-five years, each passage leaves behind a trail of astronomical debris which crosses the path our planet takes around the sun each year. That debris produces the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, during which viewers may see fifty shooting stars per hour at its peak. The 2026 Eta Aquarids peaked earlier this month and are expected to remain visible through May 28, though this year’s peak was not as impressive as normal. That is because the moon was very bright and nearly full during the peak, keeping many people from seeing the normal display. The moon did not remove the meteors from the sky, but its brightness made them much harder to see.

Our focus works much the same way. When our eyes are fixed on Jesus Christ and the eternal things waiting for us in Heaven, the things of this world lose much of their power to attract and control our hearts. They may still be present, and some of them may even be beautiful or impressive, but they cannot compare with the glory of Christ.

Our evaluation of the things we experience—how large or how small they seem—is dependent, not on the experience itself, but on where our focus is. The brightness of the glory of Jesus Christ far eclipses anything this world has to offer, and it is vital for us to keep our eyes on Him. “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2).

Today's Growth Principle
If we are looking at Jesus as we should, His glory will dim the allure of the things of this world.

05/18/2026

Persecuted Monday, May 18, 2026 Matthew 5:6-10......
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God."
“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

According to one recent study, almost one of every seven people who identify themselves as Christians around the world face discrimination, restrictions, persecution, jail, or martyrdom simply for their faith. In Africa the number is one of every five, and in Asia it is two of every five. While in America we have enjoyed a level of freedom from attack that is almost unprecedented in church history, that is not promised to us for the future. A new wave of hostility toward those who faithfully proclaim what the Word of God says has entered city halls and state legislatures and courtrooms across the country. We are seeing people lose jobs or be sued and threatened with having their freedom limited or taken away.

As a result, some churches have begun watering down the truth so they will be more acceptable in the eyes, of the world. But being accepted by the world has never been the goal. God did not promise that He would deliver us from every persecution. Instead, he promised that He would never forsake in times of persecution. Paul knew this truth well. In his final epistle, written to Timothy from a prison cell in Rome where he was awaiting ex*****on, Paul recounted some of the trials Timothy had seen him endure: “Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution” (2 Timothy 3:11-12). The blessings of staying true to the Lord and doing His work even during times of opposition and persecution are great and worth the cost.

Today's Growth Principle
If we are faithful to Christ, it may bring serious and even dangerous opposition, but He will never leave or forsake us.

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