Sometimes God tests us on the very thing in the world that is nearest and dearest to us.  God tests, wanting to know if our allegiance to God is greater than any other thing. When tested like this, trust God. Your encouragement today:  God will carry us through! (Genesis 21:2)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Sometimes God tests us. And the test specifically has our name on it. When testing comes, let us not run from it, but rather present ourselves to confront it, knowing that the God of the test will see us through. Your encouragement today:  when testing time comes, proceed with confident faith. (Genesis 22:1)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Each of us needs a place, a sacred place, to call on the name of the Lord, the Eternal God.  Whether it is a place at home, in a yard, at a park, wherever, we need a place where we can meet God in prayer and commune with God for wisdom, guidance, strength and direction. Your encouragement today:  establish your place! (Genesis 21:32-34)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

It’s a good thing to recall, remember and revisit the places where God restored broken, divided relationships in our lives. It’s a reminder to us that what God did before, God can do again. Your encouragement today: visit those places, spiritually and when possible, physically. Let God’s grace sink into you! (Genesis 21:31)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

When God is present, there is a pathway to resolving disputes and disagreements peacefully.  It involves two parties believing and acting like God is able. And, God is!  Your encouragement today: work with God and others to find peace. It is possible when we place God in the center. (Genesis 21:22-31)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Even in the most unfortunate of family situations, God provides. And, God works out God’s plans and purposes for us and our families. Your encouragement today:  when things look bleak, trust God to work it out. (Genesis 21:14-21)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

God is the great navigator through family division and dissension.  When things look unbearable or untenable, God creates a path. Your encouragement today:  keep your eyes on God for the way forward. (Genesis 21:8-13)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

God is gracious and God fulfills God’s promises. Thanks be to God. Your encouragement today:  believe that God is true to God’s word. (Genesis 21:1)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Age is not a factor when God has a plan and purpose for us. Our task is to walk in that purpose by faith. Your encouragement today:  live into the calls and commands of God!  They produce miracles before our very eyes. (Genesis 21:1-5)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

God is birthing something new in us in some of the most unexpected, unconscionable ways. When we let the God who establishes the new, lead us into the new, we will discover God moving in new ways we cannot imagine. Your encouragement today:  walk into the new…with faith in God! (Genesis 21:1-7)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

God brings us laughter, often to remind us that God is able to do what we think is impossible. Your encouragement today: take a moment to laugh and rejoice that God is still working miracles! (Genesis 21:1-7)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

God is gracious. God fulfills God’s promises. God does what God says God will do. Your encouragement today:  walk in that blessed assurance! (Genesis 21:1-5)#stayencouraged!...  Read More