The Daily Dose

11/18/2025

11/18/2025

Food Drive Progress Report – Day #1

On Monday, November 17th, the Suits You Too Men’s Clothing Ministry and the Community News Flash newspaper launched our community can food campaign:
“Help Us Pack the Van With Cans.”

Our mission is simple but powerful—collect nonperishable food items to help fill the shelves of the Amen Food Pantry, ensuring families in need have support during this season.

Thanks to the community, we truly kicked the can down the road by packing the van with cans! Day One was a tremendous success, and we are excited to keep the momentum going. Let’s continue kicking that forward and make this project a blessing to even more families.

Remember, there is always a blessing in the storms of life. I sincerely thank the community for the overwhelming outpouring of support.

We still have four more days to go, and together, we can make a meaningful impact.
Please see the attachments and links below to view our Day One progress.

Sincerely,

Jerry W. Porter

Recipe for Success
“Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing. Prepare while others are playing, and dream while others are wishing.”
— William A. Ward

Day One Highlights
#1 Music Message:
Blessing In The Storm – Kirk Franklin
https://youtu.be/tLBX8Sj5w00?si=mwTSnHU3nStrS7VC

#2 Photo Highlights:
View food drive photos here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/16JyeSeLpK/

11/15/2025

Reggae all day

“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.”

Reggae music puts me in a peaceful place. The leaves in the yard are calling my name, but so are the leaves in the woods. I love hiking so I think that the leaves in the woods win the war in my mind.

Big Ups

Jerry W. Porter

Click on the link below to listen to the music message:
https://youtu.be/tlMoSRG6qC0?si=F-xgD4e5vOUqju1x

11/11/2025

James Taylor is my favorite artist of all time. There's nothing like listening to his music. It claims my soul. I purchased tickets to see him September 13th but a late flight made me miss the concert.

Jerry W. Porter

Click on the link below to listen to the music message:
Walking Man
https://youtu.be/YmQmx8OED3w?si=A4OOnUSPNlk1dIdF

11/11/2025

The Daily Dose

Let the redeemed of the Lord Say So

Psalm 107:1

Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!

Today, I woke to study and meditate on the word of God. As I studied the devotion and the main scripture for the day, the attached song popped in my head. The song correlates with the scripture focus of the day.

I began to thank the Lord for the simple things like heat, lights, water, health, strength, and a sound mind. My thankful list will go on and on today. Let's all take some time today to thank the Lord for the simple things in life.

Don't miss the message trying to figure out the Messenger. You guys better stay with me. I'm going somewhere with these inspirations. Have a thankful Tuesday. Let's go!

Jerry W. Porter

This song is on repeat around my camp today. Click on the link below to listen to the music message:
Oh Give Thanks by Judith Christie-McAllister https://youtu.be/LDU-H3az1lk?si=QoJ0A1_-did3nE0Z

11/04/2025

While lying in meditating the Holy Spirit, download this song, "God Can," in my spirit. He will reveal the purpose of this download.
From the download, I've been led to create a Daily Dose. Stay tuned.

Jerry W. Porter
The Messenger

This song is on repeat around my camp today.
Click on the link below to listen to the music message:
https://youtu.be/iT5Lam2vR3w?si=cOac1yXlJq31J9QC

11/01/2025

Back to Living Again Lyrics

[Verse 1: Curtis Mayfield]
Now it's always the right time
With something positive in your mind
There's always someone to pull you down
You just get back up and hold your ground

[Pre-Chorus: Curtis Mayfield]
If there's ever something bad you don't wanna see
Just keep on walking and let it be
I don't wanna hear 'bout all that's bad, no no
'Cause all that's bad just makes me sad, mhm
So every little once in a while
Show some love and make me smile
Cry sometimes with tears of joy, oh yeah
Sure would help now won't it, boy? Say yeah

CORTIS 'GO!' (Live Performance) | Open Mic
[Chorus: Curtis Mayfield]
Summer, winter, or just cold
Through the rain and through the snow
Let's get on back to living again, right on
Just get on back to living again
Get on back, get on back

[Verse 2: Curtis Mayfield]
Wherever life takes me I don't know, hey
Just give me a truth and let me grow, ooh
I have these feelings in myself, hey
I'm sure there must be someone else

[Pre-Chorus: Curtis Mayfield]
Shootin' guns in prison life
Is that what you want? Well, Jesus Christ
It's best for you to get back on track
There ain't no need in lookin' back, don't look back
So you're tryin' hard, well try again
Sometimes you lose, sometimes you win
Just remember by and by, just remember (Remember)
It's best to keep a natural high

[Chorus: Curtis Mayfield]
So summer, winter, or just cold
Through the rain and through the snow, yeah
Let's get on back to living again, right on
Just get on back to living again
Get on back, get on back

#1 Click here to listen to the theme song for Jerry's birthday 2025: https://youtu.be/dBDQKdPWVGA?si=BwSSD-_9mZ_dUriB

11/01/2025

The Daily Dose — Obedience Over Logic

Sometimes obedience doesn’t make sense to the natural mind. I pay rent and utilities just to give clothes away. In the flesh, that seems backwards—but spiritually, it makes perfect sense. I’m obeying the Holy Spirit’s assignment, not following human logic.

Noah did the same. God told him to build an ark when there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. People laughed and doubted, but Noah obeyed anyway. His obedience saved his family and fulfilled God’s plan.
Sacrifice says, “Look what I’m giving,”
but obedience says, “Lord, I trust You.”

When God gives an assignment, we don’t have to understand it—just obey it. Purpose is revealed after obedience, not before.

Today’s Reflection Ask yourself: Am I obeying because it feels good, or obeying because God said so?

Don't miss the message trying to figure out the Messenger. You guys better stay with me. I'm going somewhere with these inspirations. Have a super Saturday. Let's go!

Prayer:
Lord, help me trust You beyond what I see. Strengthen my faith to obey, even when it doesn't make sense. Amen.

Jerry W. Porter

#1 Click here to listen to the theme song for Jerry's birthday 2025: https://youtu.be/dBDQKdPWVGA?si=BwSSD-_9mZ_dUriB

#2 Click on the link below to listen to Jerry's birthday music playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4aj7G6-FU9lRZTbeNu_YTkcMiHSzD91x&si=TKCz-2GaXcJKkNKz

10/15/2025

RIP D’Angelo — A Daily Dose Tribute

Several weeks ago, something struck me to go through D’Angelo’s CDs and pick out my favorite 34-song playlist.

I was a little reluctant at first—because we all have our own musical taste—but I’ve always loved the artistry of music. And D’Angelo… he was the epitome of real soul.

His sound carried heart, truth, and timeless rhythm. So today, let’s not mourn—let’s celebrate this great artist who gave us music that will forever stir the soul. Enjoy the tribute.

— Jerry W. Porter
Your Daily Dose Host

Click on the link below to listen to the music playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4aj7G-FU9nXUu6UWp-WP90zthTrDSl9&si=za-bPzIDOO8EVkeH

10/01/2025

The Daily Dose

The Daily Dose is designed with one purpose in mind—to inspire, encourage, and inform. We believe that knowledge is power, and with the right words at the right time, lives can be uplifted and renewed.

Each message is crafted to bring hope and motivation, while also providing insight that helps us grow stronger in faith and in life. We take time to research, reflect, and educate so that every Dose becomes more than just words on a page—it becomes a seed planted in your heart.

Our goal is simple: to keep you encouraged when life gets heavy, to remind you of the power within you, and to share knowledge that empowers you to make better choices, see things more clearly, and live with purpose.

Stay inspired. Stay encouraged. Stay informed. That’s what The Daily Dose is all about.

Don't miss the message trying to figure out the Messenger. You guys better stay with me. I'm going somewhere with these inspirations. Have a whimsical Wednesday. Let’s go!

Jerry W. Porter

#1
Recognizing the steps to an autocracy:https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BKvNmkx85/

#2
Click on the link below to listen to the music playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4aj7G6-FU9m_wSA_kY9PLt-cKaatD_rv&si=SgnND56DHunC6teF

09/27/2025

The Daily Dose

“Let the church say Amen.”

While getting my haircut on Friday, the conversation between me and my barber drifted into a profound spiritual topic. In many barbershops, the discussion can wander into football, basketball, politics, or the latest neighborhood news. However, beyond the clippers and chatter, the barbershop has always been a hub for meaningful conversations in every community.

One word that caught my attention was "amen." He asked, "Do you know what the word 'amen' means?" Meanwhile, we say words out of habit without knowing the origin of the words.

The word Amen is a Hebrew word that means “so be it,” “truly,” “let it be,” or “it is faithful.” It comes from the Hebrew root ʾāmán, which carries the idea of firmness, certainty, and trustworthiness.

When people say "Amen" at the end of a prayer or statement, they are affirming it—agreeing that it is true and expressing confidence that God will bring it to pass.

In the Bible, "Amen" is used in two main ways:

At the end of prayers or blessings—to confirm agreement (Deuteronomy 27, Psalms, 1 Corinthians 14:16)

By Jesus Himself—He often began His teachings with “Verily, verily” (or “Truly, truly” in modern translations), which is actually the Greek form of Amen (John 3:3).

So when you say "Amen," you’re really saying:

✔️ “Yes, I agree.”
✔️ “It is true.”
✔️ “May it be so.”

My hat goes out to this young barber. I'm proud of him for making me think. Keep shining, young man. This was a much-needed conversation. Healthy conversations keep me on my toes. Amen.

Don't miss the message while trying to understand the Messenger. You guys better stay with me. I'm going somewhere with these inspirations. Have a super Saturday. Let's go!

Jerry W. Porter

Click on the link below to listen to the music playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4aj7G6-FU9mFPwv7o3IcHtZGbfLMz7UR&si=TLQwEDqv0hjo-DkQ

09/25/2025

The Daily Dose Music Playlist

Inspirational Thought: Just like the right song can shift your mood, the right mindset can shift your whole day. Choose joy, peace, and positivity—because what you feed your spirit shapes the way you live.

I love to encourage others. It's in my DNA. So, I use this platform to play positive, encouraging music.

My music taste is very broad, so expect a little bit of everything. I play various sounds, so I encourage you to listen with an open mind.

Remember, a monolithic mindset stifles creativity, while variety fosters inspiration.

The Daily Dose is not just music for your ears; it's also music for your soul.

Don’t miss the message while trying to figure out the Messenger. Stay with me because I’m going somewhere with these inspirations. Have a lovely day.

– Jerry W. Porter

👉Click the link below to listen to the playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4aj7G6-FU9mP0G7Lpdu4v3IF-E30riNK&si=Wu69QkoTIVPgJiQ4