Tag: courage

Confidence and Courage

“Be courageous . . the Lord your God will go ahead of you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 NLT “Courage does the right thing with no requirement of reward no regard for cost.” My thoughts and comments today are about “confidence and courage.” Things don’t always go the way you plan; relationships do […]

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Caution and Courage

“Be strong and courageous . . the Lord will go ahead of you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 NLT “A life without courage is a life lived too small, without hope of success or reward.” My thoughts today are about “caution and courage.” There are many excuses for lacking courage. If there were […]

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Encouragement

“May God our Father . . encourage your hearts and strengthen you.” 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 NIV “Encouragement is putting courage into another’s heart.” My thoughts today are about “encouragement.” The words courage and encouragement are directly related. Think about it. You cannot have courage without being encouraged. Courage is not […]

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Courageous Lives

“Be strong and of good courage.” Deuteronomy 31:6 NKJV “Courage is doing the right thing because you believe that makes a difference.” My thoughts today are about “courageous lives.” Avoidance of every risk removes any possibility of great achievement and grand adventure. You were created to meet challenges and enjoy […]

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Brash or Bold?

“We were bold in our God.” 1 Thessalonians 2:2 NKJV “There are times when nothing substitutes for daring confidence and bold action.” My thoughts today consider the question, “brash or bold?” Wisdom is important, but sometimes caution tries to masquerade as wisdom when it’s not. Life should always be lived […]

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