Archive for Encouragement
Fear is Our Enemy
“No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and of good courage…” Joshua 1:5-6 Fear has a way of gripping the heart…
Prayer an Essential Element of Worship
“What! Could you not watch with Me one hour? Matthew 6:40 (NKJV) While visiting a church in Florida, I was involved in intercessory prayer in the sanctuary when I noticed a small plaque on the wall as you exit the front door. I was curious about it, so I got…
Make Preparation for Change
But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control, perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 2 Peter 1:5-7. This year, 2020, seems to be a time of change. Have you…
Want to be Victorious Indeed?
“Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us.” Romans 8:37 (KJV) I am slowly checking items off my bucket list. I have visited many foreign countries, published books, made television appearances, and did many other delightful things that were on my list. Sports…
Why Aren’t You Dreaming?
“And be renewed in the spirit of your mind…” Ephesians 4:23 Our country (USA), celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. a few days ago. One of the things he is noted for is his “I Have a Dream” speech. Dr. King had a vision for his life, people of color,…
Word for the Year
“But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14 (NKJV) At the beginning of a new year, many of us choose a keyword to keep us on track. My word last year was straightforward,…
Happy New Year and Blessed Decade
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) It’s exciting to be alive to experience another decade. God has been so merciful and kind to each…
Reflections
“When your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, ‘What are these stones?’ Joshua 4:21 There are times when we need to think about the past or look back. Looking back doesn’t necessarily mean that we should attempt to go back. Reflecting is a means of assessing our…
Let’s Pause
“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Before we put the fork in our mouths, “Let’s Pause,” and thank our Lord for His grace and mercy. Let’s not be like the nine lepers who took God’s gift of…
A Life Well-Shaped
“My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.” Psalm 117:91, NLT Every human on the face of this earth has a story that includes afflictions. Even the most accomplished and wealthiest people have experienced pain and adversity. Many of us wonder why we…
