Revenge is not the answer when someone, particularly a family member, hurts us. Anger out of control only makes things worse. When hurt like this happens, take a step back, cool off and let cooler heads prevail. Your encouragement today: be wise.  (Genesis 27:32-41)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Family deceit and trickery will bring a family to its knees and create bitter, destructive feelings that are hard to overcome. Yet the God we serve is able to fix what seems to be forever broken. Your encouragement today:  in the midst of hell have hope. God is not finished yet! (Genesis 27:21-37)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

There comes a time and there are times for actively passing forward blessings to the next generation. Your encouragement today:  know when it is time and prepare to do so.  (Genesis 27:1-4)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Let us be careful not to unnecessarily exchange blessing for trouble. Your encouragement today: live in the blessing! (Genesis 26:34-35)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Reconciliation leads to the discovery of opportunities not seen before.  Opportunities that advance life, health and strength.  Your encouragement today:  keep looking to reconcile with those with whom we have divisions. (Genesis 26:32-33)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Digging deep with God will produce wellsprings of blessing. There is richness in the labor and liberation in the rewards. Your encouragement today: dig a little deeper with God. God will not fail us! (Genesis 26:25)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

It is a great and important discipline to establish places of prayer where we know we can commune with God. When we establish these places to dig deeper into our journey with God, God speaks. And, God guides. Your encouragement today:  establish your places of prayer! Your blessing awaits! (Genesis 26:25)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

When our attitude and trajectory is upward — looking up, getting up and going up — we will find God showing up!  God will show up in ways that remind us that God is with us and intends to bless us. Your encouragement today: upward and onward!  God is waiting for you!  (Genesis 26:23-24)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Persevere. Remember the work and wisdom of our ancestors. Refuse to be denied. Live out the legacy. Your encouragement today:  keep digging!  Your gift will make room for you! (Genesis 26:18-22)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

When God blesses us in our faithfulness, not everyone will be happy. There will be those struck with envy who will not want us around. But in situations like this, don’t get discouraged. Keep walking by faith.  Your encouragement today:  your gift will make room for you! Watch God! (Genesis 26:14-17)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Invest in the places where God has sent us. If God has sent us there with a purpose, we will reap beyond measure and we will be blessed beyond measure as we invest. Your encouragement today:  invest in the place where God has sent you! (Genesis 26:12-14)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Ancestral wisdom is always a blessing in our current generation. When we heed to it, it can help us in our time of need. Your encouragement today:  do not forget the lessons taught us by those who have “been there before.” (Genesis 26:7-11)#stayencouraged!...  Read More