“That through endurance and the encouragement we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 NIV. Encouragers find themselves being encouraged. My thoughts and comments today are, “be encouraged.” Life can be wearing and wearying. Weariness and discouragement accumulate like emotional dust, layer upon layer until its load gradually becomes more than you […]
“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, […]
I ask your prayer for effective ministry this Father’s Day at Tulare First Assembly of God as I minister with dear friends, Pastor Chuck and Ruth Atherton, in Tulare, CA. Due to travel and ministry responsibilities, the usual schedule for publishing EDL may not resume until later next week. Because […]
“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 […]
“Think of ways to encourage one another.” Hebrews 10:24 New Living Translation “Others around you are not all they can be, if you are not regularly encouraging them.” My thoughts today are about “cheerleaders.” Everybody loves cheerleaders. Two of our granddaughters have been cheerleaders and I loved watching them. I […]