Wrath never leads to positive results. We should avoid it at all times. Your encouragement today: be wise. Seek peace. (Proverbs 20:2-3)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Say sober.  Being led astray by anything or anybody taking us out of our right mind, or keeping us from being grounded and alert, is never a good look.  In God, we can always operate from a position of strength.  Your encouragement today:  say sober!  (Proverbs 20:1)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Healthy disciplines can carry us a long way.  They can help us avoid laziness, acquire knowledge, steer away from disgrace, improve our capacity to listen, keep us principled, and bask in the blessing of reverence to God and others.  Your encouragement today:  develop healthy disciplines!  They will bless your life and the lives of others!  (Proverbs 19:24-29)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

What most people desire more than anything is love.  To be loved and have the ability to love unconditionally.  When this desire takes over, lies dissipate, abundant life experienced, contentment keeps us, and even if we are empty, we are still full of joy.  Your encouragement today:  desire love, and to be loved.  And know that our big God provides it all!  (Proverbs 19:22-23)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

We have many plans and plan we should. As the old adage goes, “if we fail to plan, we plan to fail.”  But, all of our plans play second fiddle to God’s purpose for our lives. Because at the end of the day, it is God who knows the plans and purposes for our lives. And it is only in God’s plans and purposes that we find true happiness and fulfillment.  Your encouragement today:  follow God’s plans a...  Read More

Discipline is a blessing.  And being disciplined is a blessing just the same.  It brings hope, not despair.  It brings life, not death.  It brings experience and the opportunity to learn.  It brings wisdom to the journey, and makes the journey rewarding.  Your encouragement today:  discipline yourself, and don't be afraid to be disciplined in healthy ways!  (Proverbs 19:18-20)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Remember that when we are kind to the poor, we are giving to God. And, God will reward us for our kindness.  Your encouragement today:  always remember the poor! (Proverbs 19:17)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

The Word of God is life. As we learn the Word and follow the Word, we experience life, and life to the full. And, what a powerful and enriching life it is. Your encouragement today:  keep God’s Word and experience life! (Proverbs 19:16)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Laziness leads to lack. So, let us be diligent and deliberate with the opportunities the Lord gives to us. Your encouragement today:  may we make the most of our God-given opportunities! (Proverbs 19:15)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

If one is married, always give God thanks for a wise, prudent spouse. There are many blessings that come from the Lord, but having peace at home has no price tag. Your encouragement today: a prudent spouse comes from the Lord. (Proverbs 19:13-14)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Be careful not to allow ourselves to be caught in rage. Rage disturbs, disrupts and destroys. Instead, allow ourselves to be caught up in favor.   Favor brings nourishing, nurturing and new life. Your encouragement today:  get caught up in God’s favor! (Proverbs 19:12)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Be wise. Wisdom keeps us fit for leadership, grounded for healthy living, patient in the midst of injustices — knowing that God will prevail. Your encouragement today: be wise! (Proverbs 19:10-11)#stayencouraged!...  Read More