Tag: encouragement

A Godly Legacy

“Some parents brought their children to Jesus.” Mark 10:13 NLT Godly priorities and practices train a child’s spirit for both a blessed life and blissful eternity. My thoughts and comments today are about “a Godly legacy.” This Sunday will be quite an important occasion for our family. Kaylee Grace, our […]

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Expectations

“Look for the best in each other . . do your best to bring it out.” 1 Thessalonians 5:15 The Message Whatever credit accrues for your character or accomplishments is rightly shared with friends. My thoughts and comments today are about “expectations.” More often than not a child or teen’s […]

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Encouragers

“Encourage one another and build each other up.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV Life requires courage and others who encourage that in you. My thoughts and comments today are about “encouragers.” I remember watching our grandsons play basketball, while our granddaughter was among the enthusiastic cheerleaders cheering for the team. Hearing […]

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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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Words of Encouragement

“Barnabas . . was glad and encouraged them all.” Acts 11:23 NIV “When you encourage others, you are doing the work of God.” My thoughts today are about “words of encouragement.” It’s pretty simple, obvious really; you can’t give something to others unless it is first real in you. Out […]

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