Living a life of lies always leads to demise. That journey, in the end, falters. The way of truth always prevails. Though trials come on many occasions, testimonies of triumph fill the air. Your encouragement today: leave the lies and get to the truth. (Proverbs 19:9)#stayencouraged!O...  Read More

Gaining wisdom leads to a love of life. Cherishing understanding positions one to prosper.  Your encouragement today: make the acquisition of wisdom and understanding a top priority in your life! (Proverbs 19:8)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Let us develop the discipline of treating everyone with respect, regardless of our social status. In so doing, we will find friends and angels at all times along life’s journey. Your encouragement today:  God’s favor attends us everywhere when we treat people right.  (Proverbs 19:5-6)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Lies are the greatest incarcerators.  They lock us up and try to throw away the keys. But when we settle ourselves in the Lord, our lives can be “no papered” and we can be set free.  Your encouragement today:  live free!  Tell no lies.  Live no lies. (Proverbs 19:5)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Let us never forget the poor.  It is easy to be attracted to and connected with those who have means.  It is much more unattractive to embrace those in great need.  May we not forget someone in great need.  For perhaps we’ve been there before or might be there one day in some form or fashion — and we will need a helping hand.  Your encouragement today:  be a helping hand.  At the very least, remem...  Read More

When we let the Lord order our steps, we can avoid the folly and foolishness that seeks to tear us down.  Our hearts can reside in a good place, not in a position of rebellion against God, ourselves, and others. Yes, we can live peaceably with God, ourselves and others.  Your encouragement today:  let the Lord order our steps.  (Proverbs 19:3)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

May we be knowledgeable of the time and season we are in, and discern our movements.  There is a time to speed up and a time to slow down, and gauging pace is critical to receiving the blessing before us.  Be careful not to be too hasty.  Your encouragement today:  gauge your pace.  What is for you, will be for you!  (Proverbs 19:2)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

We need to be able to identify, understand and embrace what fuels our passion.  In so doing, we’ll know in an intimate way the source of our desire and be able to move forward in healthy, productive ways.  Your encouragement today:  be and stay in tune with yourself. The discipline will carry you a long way. (Proverbs 19:2)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Life’s journey walking with the Lord generates great blessing when we commit to walk with integrity, and not a spirit of corruption, regardless of what we might lose along the way.  Better to be empty and at peace with God than a fool lost in darkness.  Your encouragement today: journey with integrity! (Proverbs 19:1)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother…or sister.  His name is Jesus.  He’s reliable.  He’s trustworthy.  He’s gracious and kind.  Right on time. And, thank God today for friends in whom the Lord lives.  Where would we be?  Your encouragement today:  be that faithful friend!  Be the friend of that Friend who sticks closer than a brother…or sister!  (Proverbs 18:24)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

When we humble ourselves before God, speaking from an understanding that we are fully dependent on our Lord, we can speak richly, powerfully and with clarity.  God will give us what we need in the moment.  Your encouragement today: humility.  (Proverbs 18:23)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

When God blesses us with a good spouse, God favors us with a good life. Full of favor!  Your encouragement today:  remember that a good marriage is a great blessing. For multitudes. (Proverbs 18:22)#stayencouraged!...  Read More