Tag: encouraged

Encouraged and Encouraging

“That you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.” Romans 1:12 NIV. Encouragement is evidenced in conviction, confidence, and courage. My thoughts and comments today are about being “encouraged and encouraging.” Someone rightly observed, “Misery loves company.” Misery tends to choose similar company. Trust me; they will […]

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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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Irrepressible Joy

“I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles, my joy knows no [boundaries].” 2 Corinthians 7:4 NIV When you reside secure in Christ, His joy becomes resident in you. My thoughts and comments today are about “irrepressible joy.” Without some redeeming measure of joy, daily life can be drudgery. Life […]

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