Life calls for us to move on, to move forward, even in and through difficult moments. How we do it only God knows, because quite frankly it is God orchestrating the process, not us. But thanks be to God, that God is. Your encouragement today:  keep moving with God. God has a plan. (Genesis 35:16)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Always remember the places where God has talked with us. They serve as markers for us for where we can go to have further conversation with God. Your encouragement today: establish your places to meet God. They will serve as wonderful guides on your spiritual journey. (Genesis 35:14-15)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

With a new name — a fresh start — comes a renewed promise. Your encouragement today: May we be attentive to receive it.  God keeps God’s promises! (Genesis 35:11-13)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

When an old name conjures up division, dissension and deceit, receiving a new name reveals divine purpose, possibilities, and a plan. Your encouragement today:  when God gives us a new name — a new direction — embrace it.  Something good is down the road. (Genesis 35:10)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

In preparation for “next,” there are transitions. Some old things pass, some new things come. Some painful, some very personal, but all a part of the path forward. Your encouragement today: allow God to keep leading you. All things work together for good. (Genesis 35:8-9)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Finding our way back to God, even as a nation, requires us to cleanse ourselves of our sin, and visit the God who delivers us from our distress. As we do so, we will find God already at work, waiting to bless us. Your encouragement today:  purify yourself. God is preparing you for “next.” (Genesis 35:2-7)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

When we are seeking to find our way after losing our way, even as a nation, it is a good thing to find our way to the altar of the Lord. The altar is a place of repentance, renewal of faith, guidance and divine direction. Your encouragement today: find or build your altar to the Lord. (Genesis 35:1)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

When trouble comes because of poor decisions, do not get caught up in debates. Instead, may we settle ourselves in the presence of God for a word of guidance and wisdom regarding next steps. Your encouragement today: God will ultimately give us directions for moving forward. (Genesis 34:30 — 35:1)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Let God handle payback. When we seek to handle it ourselves, without God, things can get extremely problematic. We can create something we do not have the ability to handle. Your encouragement today: God knows all about it, and God’s justice will prevail. (Genesis 34:5-29)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

We must always respect and care for each other deeply, not disrespect or defile one another.  Our bodies are sacred and must be treated as such. Your encouragement today: respect and care for others. You will end up respecting and caring for yourself. (Genesis 34:1-4)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Sometimes the best reconciliation is when two parties decide to go our separate ways after bestowing favor upon the other. Your encouragement today:  let God continue to guide you in this and all things. (Genesis 33:5-20)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Do not be surprised if those who we need to reconcile with really desire to reconcile with us. They may just be waiting for the God time, the right time to do so. And when it happens, it will be a beautiful connection and release. Your encouragement today: let it be so! (Genesis 33:4)#stayencouraged!...  Read More