Accountability is a good word.  It is always good to hold ourselves accountable, and be accountable in a group setting.  Even Jesus and his disciples were accountable to each other.  In so doing, a multitude of lives were healed and blessed.  Your encouragement today:  hold yourself accountable and be held accountable! (Mark 6:30)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Not every request needs to be granted. Some requests can lead to dire consequences if we say yes. “No” is not a bad word and is often the best answer. Your encouragement today:  don’t be afraid to say “no” when you have to. (Mark 6:17-29)#stayencouraged!  ...  Read More

The word is out. Jesus heals. Jesus saves. Jesus makes whole, even in the craziest of situations — even as evil raises its ugly head. May we place our trust in Him and continue to discover that yes, He is still working miracles. Your encouragement today:  believe! (Mark 6:14-16)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Good hospitality is the centerpiece for healing and wholeness. Where hospitality abounds, lives turn to God, demons must flee and the ease of God’s presence invades a space. Your encouragement today:  practice good hospitality. It opens the door to good living. (Mark 6:6b-13)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Each of us has good news to share.  News of what powerful and profound things God is doing in our lives.  As we move from place to place, amidst the challenges and even negativity around us, may we share this good news.  Our good news will bless others, even change others for the better.  Your encouragement today:  share your good news.  It's a game changer!  (Mark 6:6b)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Jesus is open to perform miracles in our lives; we, by faith, must be open to Him.  Faith in Jesus opens the door to a multiplicity of miracles.  Your encouragement today:  be open.  (Mark 6:5)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Amazingly, some places are very fruitful and some places are not. Our task is to do what we are instructed to do in certain places and then be led by the Holy Spirit to bless souls in others. Your encouragement today:  wherever you are, be faithful! (Mark 6:4)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

There are people who have trouble accepting the giftedness God has placed in us. Instead of giving God thanks for the gift, they take offense at us and reject us. But don’t be discouraged!  Just know that our gifts will make room for us because it’s not about us. It’s about God. Your encouragement today: stay focused on the work of Kingdom building! (Mark 6:1-6)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

God can use anybody. And God in particular uses powerfully those that others cast aside.  All of God’s creation is a blessing. Who we’ve been needing might be standing or sitting right next to us. Your encouragement today: embrace everybody. You might just be embracing your blessing! (Mark 6:1-3)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Jesus alone has the power to bring life to dead situations. When He sees that we believe that He can do it, Jesus intentionally gets to work. Our Lord is able to do far more than we can imagine. Your encouragement today: believe! (Mark 5:40b-43)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Jesus did not have time for a bunch of commotion.  Neither do we. When chaos arises around us, handle it as best as we can and then focus on the main thing. The Lord will see us through. Your encouragement today: focus! (Mark 5:38-40)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

When it is time to get down to business, we cannot take everybody with us. We can only take those who are “all-in” and who need to be equipped for future leadership. Your encouragement today: identify them, and take them with you! (Mark 5:37)#stayencouraged!...  Read More