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10/21/2026

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10/21/2026

Oct 21
❤️ LOVE IN ACTION — DAY 3
1 Corinthians 13:4
“Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,”
LOVE DOESN’T KEEP SCORE!
Good morning beautiful people!
Have you ever watched someone receive the very blessing you’ve been praying for?
Maybe a big promotion, a new house or car, or an opportunity you’ve been waiting on.
And quietly you wondered, “Lord, what about me?”
1 Corinthians 13:4 reminds us that love does not envy, boast, or become proud.
I’ve watched others achieve tremendous success. But I’ve learned something important.
Somebody else’s success doesn’t take anything away from what God has called ME to do! Don’t worry about the other fella.
Romans 12:15 tells us to rejoice with those who rejoice.
Real love celebrates another person’s blessings without comparing them to our own circumstances.
Today, celebrate somebody else’s victory. Encourage them. Thank God for what He’s doing in their life.
And keep trusting Him with yours.
Love doesn’t keep score. It celebrates!
There’s room for everybody at God’s Table!
Peace be with you,
Bob

10/20/2026

October 20
Have you ever cooked all day to serve a beautiful meal, only to serve it with a bad attitude? People may forget what was on the plate, but they often remember how we made them feel.
Our words are powerful, our attitudes are essential. Someone who is angry and cussing while they cook may be dealing with so many internal things, but that internal state expressed out loud makes a difference in the food and the people around you. I have worked in some of the greatest kitchens in the world and every one of them was extremely busy, but very calm and passionate about why they were there. If you have ever been in a kitchen that was like a war zone, that is a result of the leader. Cook and serve with love and purpose, this makes all the difference.
First Corinthians 13:4 says, “Love is patient, love is kind.”
Yesterday, we talked about patience. Today, let’s consider what we do while we’re being patient and kind.
Kindness is love in action.
It looks like, putting down your phone when someone needs to talk. It sounds like thanking the person who washed the dishes. And sometimes, it means choosing a gentle answer when you’re tired and someone asks you one more question.
Kindness can also mean telling a difficult truth, but doing it with a heart that wants to help, never to humiliate.
Jesus showed kindness to people others pushed aside. He noticed them. He listened to them. He made room for them.
Who might need that kind of kindness from you today?
Before you ask God to put someone in your path, take a moment to notice who’s already there: your spouse, your girlfriend, boyfriend, best friend, aquantence, your child, your coworker, or the person taking your order.
Never underestimate what God can do through one small act of kindness.
Father, help us notice people today. Let Your love shape our words, our tone, and our actions. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Peace be with you, Bob.

10/19/2026

October 19
1 Corinthians 13:4 “love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous…”. Have you ever thought that love may not look like the blueprint you’ve created in your own mind? Sometimes we expect love to be expressed in certain ways, words, actions, or styles. And when someone doesn’t love us the way WE expect, we question whether they love us at all. But Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 13:4: “Love is patient, love is kind…”Notice he doesn’t say love must follow YOUR expectations. Some people express love through words. Others through service, sacrifice, quiet faithfulness, or simply being there when life gets difficult. As a chef, I know two people can follow the same recipe and still create something different and wonderful! Don’t overlook genuine love simply because it arrives differently than you think it should be. And remember, God’s love didn’t follow humanity’s blueprint either. He sent us a Savior!Today, look beyond your expectations and recognize the love God has placed around you. There’s always room for love at His Table!Peace be with you,
Bob

10/16/2026

Oct 16
John 6:35-37
Jesus said to them “I am the bread of Life; Anyone who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst.”
Here’s something I’ve learned over the years.
There is a hunger in the human heart that no amount of food, money, people, success, or possessions can ever satisfy.
In John 6:35, Jesus said, “I am the bread of life.”
Think about that!
He didn’t say, “I’ll show you how to make bread.”
He said, “I AM the bread!”
You see, we spend so much of our lives trying to fill an emptiness that only Jesus can fill.
We chase happiness. We chase success. We chase things that promise satisfaction.
And somehow, we’re still always hungry.
Jesus offers something this world cannot give.
A relationship with Him that nourishes our souls, gives us hope, and brings us eternal life.
And here’s the beautiful part.
You don’t have to earn a seat at His table.
Just come to Him.
Because the Bread of Life isn’t something you buy.
He’s Someone you receive.
So today, feed your body, but don’t forget to nourish your soul.
Peace be with you, Bob.

10/15/2026

October 15
Forgiveness:
Colossians 3:13
“…forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so must you do also.”
Forgiveness isn’t easy.
Some wounds run deep. Some betrayals change us. And sometimes the person who hurt us never even says they’re sorry.
But God never said forgiveness would be easy. He told us to forgive because He first forgave us.
Holding a grudge is like carrying a 50 # bag of flour everywhere we go. The person who hurt us may have moved on, but we’re still carrying the weight.
Forgiveness doesn’t excuse the wrong. It releases our grip on the pain.
You can forgive someone and still establish healthy boundaries. Forgiveness doesn’t always restore trust, but it can begin restoring peace.
Today, ask God to help you lay down what you’ve been carrying. Even if you have to ask Him again tomorrow.
Forgiveness may take time, but freedom begins when we surrender the hurt to God.
Peace be with you,
Bob

10/14/2026

October 14
Be Still!
Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
Are you tired of struggling? Trying to fix everything, worrying about tomorrow, carrying burdens you were never meant to carry alone?
God has a word for you today: BE STILL.
That doesn’t mean give up, stop working, or ignore your problems. It means stop struggling to control what only God can handle.
Think about making soup. Sometimes you have to turn down the heat, put the lid on, and let it simmer. Constantly messing with it won’t make it finish any faster. So LET IT COOK!
Our lives can be the same way.
God doesn’t need our help being God. He asks for our faith and our trust.
Whatever storm you’re facing, remember this: Our God is still in control today.
Be still. Trust Him. Let God be God.
Peace be with you, Bob

10/13/2026

October 13
Blessed Even in the Storm
Jeremiah 17:7
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, And whose trust is the LORD.”
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to trust God when everything is awesome? But what happens when the storm comes?
This past week, many of us have witnessed destruction, loss, and uncertainty. Some are still picking up the pieces including me with 4th day no power.
Jeremiah reminds us that our blessings aren’t determined by our circumstances. They come from WHO we trust.
The very next verse describes a tree planted beside water. Even when the heat comes and the rain stops, its leaves remain green because its roots run deep.
That’s the kind of faith God wants us to have! Deep roots in Faith!
A strong faith requires one essential ingredient: TRUST.
We may not understand what God is doing today. We may not see tomorrow’s answer. But you can trust the One who holds tomorrow.
The storm may shake your branches, but don’t let it uproot your faith.
Lord, deepen our roots of faith. Help us trust You even when life doesn’t make sense. Amen.
Peace be with you, Bob

10/12/2026

October 12 When the Storm Has Passed, but the Pain Remains
Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
The winds have quieted, but for many, the storm is far from over.
Thousands are still without electricity. Homes are damaged. Families are exhausted. And tragically, two precious lives have been lost.
Today, we pray especially for those grieving families.
Psalm 46:1 doesn’t promise we won’t face storms. It promises God will be present in them.
As we begin rebuilding, remember this: Sometimes God’s love shows up through the hands of a neighbor.
A warm meal. A cold bottle of water. A phone call. A helping hand. A simple prayer.
Mercy chefs are serving lunch and dinner at Transformation church.
The storm may have knocked out our power, but it cannot extinguish the light of Christ within us.
Lord, comfort those grieving, strengthen those struggling, protect those restoring our community, and help us love our neighbors. Amen.
Peace be with you, Bob