Speak words that offer wisdom to others. Otherwise, keep silent. Frivolous talk becomes useless chatter, but wise conversation commands respect in a room and brings encouragement to a struggling soul.  Your encouragement today:  speak wisely!  Your wise words can lead somebody to a breakthrough. (Proverbs 14:3)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Wise souls invest time in building their house, their platform with strength and stability. Fools waste time in tearing it all down. Your encouragement today:  be wise, build wise! (Proverbs 14:1)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

God fills and feeds every soul seeking to do the right thing by God. Empty is the soul that is up to no good. Your encouragement today:  pursue righteousness. In doing so, we will lack for nothing. (Proverbs 13:25)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Discipline and love go hand in hand. If we really love somebody or something, we are called to exercise the required, careful discipline necessary to give that somebody or something all the love we have — and need — to give.  Your encouragement today:  discipline is our friend. Exercise it!  Grounded in love, it can lead us and others, particularly our children, to heights unseen!  (Proverbs 13:24...  Read More

Remember those amongst us in need, and provide resources to meet the need whenever possible. All of us at some point were in need and somebody helped us, even if it was someone simply changing our diaper.  When we meet needs, justice can be experienced by all. Your encouragement today:  remember those amongst us in need! (Proverbs 13:23)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Remember our children and leave an inheritance for them. That’s how legacy can be further built, wealth generated, communities strengthened, places of worship bolstered, and our children and children’s children blessed in generations to come.  Your encouragement today:  establish and leave an inheritance! (Proverbs 13:22)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

The good life is a life loyal to God. Righteousness is truly rewarded; faith is pleasing to God. There is already enough trouble in the world, but surely trouble pursues those intent on living disconnected from God. Your encouragement today:  live the good life!  It is found in an authentic walk with God! (Proverbs 13:20)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Walking with wise folks makes us wiser. Their wisdom oozes into our souls and leaves us wealthy with good living. Walking with fools is a set up for disaster. Fools create chaos in the lives of others.  Your encouragement today: hang out with wise people.  We and the others we touch will be so much better for it!! (Proverbs 13:20)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Follow your heart. Our hearts inform us of what is, what we really need to be doing, what we don’t need to be doing, and what we’re doing that we need to stop doing — all so that we can thrive for God, others and ourselves. Your encouragement today:  follow your heart. You will exceed your wildest expectations! (Proverbs 13:19)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Ignoring discipline results in a costly price tag of emptiness and shame. However, when we can listen to others and learn from our mistakes, a great reward is coming. Your encouragement today: accept correction. It can and will bless you in the short and long term. (Proverbs 13:18)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Good judgment leads to faithfulness, favor, protection and healing. It can make the difference between triumph and trouble, happiness and headache. Your encouragement today: pray to God, discern and move forward in sound judgment. God will take care of you!  (Proverbs 13:15-17)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Regardless of our age, occupation or position in life, we should always have some great teachers helping us to navigate our way. If we look closely, God has placed them all around us.  They keep us full; positioned to be a blessing to others. Your encouragement today:  embrace the wise teachers around us.  They are jewels! (Proverbs 13:14)#stayencouraged!...  Read More