Looking for Good News

Mark Farley May 29, 2025 Leave a Comment 0 Likes 8 Views

**Where is all the good news?..**

We hear stories about road rage and other examples of incidents that are fueled by emotional reactions all the time.

While it grabs our attention for a moment, much like fights in a hockey match, it really is not newsworthy.

**Our media loves to show the negative side of life.**

YouTube is full of fight and conflict-video clips.

**Why?**

Because it grabs our attention and gives us that momentary human feeling of entitlement based on the thinking; “well at least I am not THAT bad.”

***It’s hard to find stories about good works and good deeds, especially anonymous good deeds.***

For whatever reason it doesn’t get ratings, viewers, or website clicks.

***However, when we do something good or helpful for someone else without expecting to be seen, caught, or recognized, our hearts gain this feeling of joy and happiness.***

**Come on, you know you feel this!**

***That is the Holy Spirit inside your heart jumping for joy!***

**We don’t need it to be broadcast on the news or to be in the limelight for it because we are receiving our unasked-for reward for helping others…**

Check your experience. …

***“…asking each morning in meditation that our Creator show us the way of patience, tolerance, kindliness, and love.” Big Book pg. 83***

***Lord, let us share encouragement and blessings with others in the same way You so freely share with us, AMEN.***

***“May the patience and encouragement that come from God allow you to live in harmony with each other” Romans 15:5***

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Treat Others Like You Wish to be Treated

Mark Farley May 28, 2025 Leave a Comment 0 Likes 7 Views

**Treat others like you want to be treated…..**

We all hear this and know this but are we able to naturally do this or does it take some work on our part?

**We want to be recognized for who we are and like to be known for what we do.**

That is natural pride and ownership of our actions.

We come to expect others to know what or “who” we are.

***Now….Think about this for a moment…***

When was the last time you looked a service worker, like a cleaning person, yard person, or fast-food clerk directly in the eye and said a heartfelt, honest thank you?

Did you know that Kurt Warner worked overnights in a grocery store stocking shelves to feed his family?

Or that basketball legend Larry Bird worked on the trash truck with his dad to help his family make ends meet?

**We never know who we are encountering, or truly why they seem to be in a “dead end” job, so it’s a good idea to treat others with the same kindness and recognition that we want…**

Check your experience…

***“See to it that your relationship with Him is right, and great events will come to pass for you and countless others.” Big Book pg 164***

*Lord, let us look to be a friend to those around us, giving them the same grace that you so readily give to us, AMEN.*

***“Agree with one another. Don’t be proud. Be willing to be a friend of people who aren’t considered important. Don’t think that you are better than others.” Romans 12:16***

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Walk Your Talk

Mark Farley May 27, 2025 Leave a Comment 0 Likes 7 Views

**Do what you say and say what you do…**

***Have you ever noticed that the people you tend to trust the most are the ones whose walk matches their talk?***

Heck, we are all human and I am as guilty as the next person when it comes falling into the trap of saying one thing and doing another, but …

***When I stop and consider how I feel when I see others doing this, it helps me to stop from entering that slippery territory.***

**How’s it working out for you?..**

Check your experience…

***“We feel we are on the Broad Highway, walking hand in hand with the Spirit of the Universe.” Big Book pg 75***

*Lord let our words match our actions and deeds, AMEN.*

***“Set an example for other followers by what you say and do, as well as by your love, faith, and purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12***

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Some Gave All

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3 Day Weekend

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Good News Encourages

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Helping for the Right Reasons

Mark Farley May 23, 2025 Leave a Comment 0 Likes 7 Views

**Helping others ain’t a chance for a selfie or a photo op….**

Years ago when I was working at the Salvation Army Homeless Shelter on 12th and B in Sacramento, it used to make me angry on those few occasions where a few people merely came to volunteer just so they could be seen helping a homeless person.

While I was glad to have groups of volunteers come to help us to feed the homeless, I guess what made me so angry, and still does to this day, is that their heart was not in it, and their motive in being there was purely selfish.

That is why to this very day I qualify ALL of my volunteers, to make sure they are there to help others and are not just there for a “photo op” to be seen helping another.

I am not judging them, but I am dedicated to making sure that those I organize to volunteer are doing so because they want to help another.

I get it, not all of us are comfortable with this type of volunteering.

Heck, I have no mechanical skills and I am honest enough with myself and others not to try to help fix a car or anything requiring tools.

Experience has shown me and others that I am merely in the way and not being of service to anyone.

***We all have gifts of service, but not in every category.***

**What are / where are your gifts of service best used?..**

Check your experience…

***“Helping others is the foundation stone” Big Book pg. 97***

*Lord let us use our gifts and talents in areas that can benefit others and not for gaining attention, AMEN.*

***“Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.” Mathew 6:1***

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Clean Inside

Mark Farley May 22, 2025 Leave a Comment 0 Likes 8 Views

**Wash the dirt away….**

Most of us shower and or bathe daily, some more than others!

On top of that we have hand sanitizers and other personal products stashed everywhere so we can use them at our leisure to rid ourselves of dirt, germs, and grime we encounter all day long.

**How about our minds?**

There are books, videos, and seminars always available to help us get a fresh perspective but….

***HOW do we get Spiritually clean?***

I’m sure y’all have a thought or method…

**How’s that working out for you?..**

I have found through my walk with Jesus along the 12 Step path that the only way for me to cleanse my spirit is to daily wash my soul and heart in the Word, along with accountability to others, and finally serving those He puts in my path…

Check your experience…

***“What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition.” Big Book pg 85***

*Lord please help us to cleanse our hearts and minds daily through seeking Your will and being in Your Word, AMEN.*

***“First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean.” Matthew 23:26***

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We Get What We Give

Mark Farley May 21, 2025 Leave a Comment 0 Likes 6 Views

We get what we give….

This is a spiritual axiom that holds true no matter what the situation.
We get out of “it” exactly what we put into “it”.
Whether it be our gym routine, work, or other lifestyle actions, our results come directly from our efforts.
This holds true for us mentally as well.
Our thoughts, attitudes, and ultimately our behaviors are the product of what we put in our minds.
Spiritual growth can only come for us when we open our hearts and minds to seek His truth and Will for us…
Check your experience…

“What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition.” Big Book pg 85

Lord, let us give you our will and our lives daily in order to grow and thrive, AMEN.

“Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you full, pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.” Luke 6:38
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We Get What We Give

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