Tag: encourage

The Power of Friendships

Friday, August 31, 2018 Friends Influence Who You Become. “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 NIV. My thoughts and comments today are about, “The Power of Friendships.” I said farewell to a dear friend. I have said too many farewells too many times. His suffering […]

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Spiritual Practices

“The Father has blessed us . . with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 NIV. Essential spiritual practices necessitate leisure and solitude. My thoughts and comments today are about “spiritual practices.” Days can be busy and noisy, leaving you over-stimulated and weary. Everything seems rushed and everyone hurried. All […]

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Courage and Confidence

“Stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.“ 1 Corinthians 16:13 NIV. Face your fear or your present fear will control your future. My thoughts and comments today are about “courage and confidence.” Years earlier, there had been a difficult and disappointing church situation, and I was […]

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Encouragers

“May our Lord Jesus Christ . .  encourage your hearts” 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 NIV. Encouragement is a gift anyone can give and everyone appreciates. My thoughts and comments today are about “encouragers.” Disappointment occurs when expectations and assumptions are “not as appointed.” If disappointment lingers or when multiple disappointments occur, […]

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Godly Fathering

“Fathers . . bring [your children] up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 KJV Godly blessing can be transferable from one generation to another. My thoughts and comments today are about “ Godly fathering.” Yesterday was the weekend our nation celebrates Father’s Day. Sunday began in […]

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