We all get angry from time to time. It’s hard to live in this world without something ticking us off. But when we find others around us angry, defuse it gently. Refrain from words and actions that can fuel an already hot fire. Your encouragement today:  defuse anger gently! (Proverbs 15:1)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Glean knowledge and give knowledge.  These are practices of the wise. And the fact of the matter is, we need someone’s wisdom today and they need ours. Your encouragement today:  glean knowledge and give knowledge. God will be pleased, as will all of us! (Proverbs 15:2)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Consistent service receives its honors, rewards and just due. Lazy, shifty service discovers that opportunity dries up quickly and is slow to return.  Your encouragement today:  be consistent in the love we show to God and others. There’s a blessing waiting for everyone…and us. (Proverbs 14:35)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

It is devotion to the God of love that makes a country strong. Devotion that is seen in our walk, more than our talk. It is the casual, yet steady rejection of the God of love that causes a country to buckle, divide and decay. Rejection that is seen in our walk, more than our talk. Your encouragement today:  be devoted!  Falling in love with the God of love will make everybody around us stronger. ...  Read More

A good heart, a heart receptive and embracing of God and all that God is, eagerly welcomes wisdom and tells her to make herself at home. This type of heart has no time for foolishness, for it knows that when foolishness enters, trouble is not far behind. Your encouragement today:  live with a heart always filling up with wisdom. Wisdom is our guide to a beautiful life! (Proverbs 14:33)#stayencoura...  Read More

Leading and living with integrity is a blessing to us; even moreso it makes the lives of others around us so much better. People can live in peace and harmony knowing that the goodness of our souls prevails in all situations. Leading and living with evil does nothing but destroy us, and the people who get too close to us. Your encouragement today:  let integrity define your every move! (Proverbs 1...  Read More

Be kind to people in need. In doing so, we bring honor to our God. At every opportunity, bless someone who is poor. For someone blessed us when we were in the same circumstance. Your encouragement today:  honor God by helping people in need. (Proverbs 14:31)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Living with a peaceful heart infuses the entire body with good health and strength. But living with envy sets us up to rot at the core. Your encouragement today:  live with peace.  We will feel better, and as a result, spread harmony to others. (Proverbs 14:30)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Be slow to anger. When things upset us, take a moment to step away and breathe. That will allow us time to understand the situation a little better and resolve it with wisdom — instead of reacting quickly and feeling stupid later on. Your encouragement today:  be slow to anger.  (Proverbs 14:29)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Leadership is influence.  We can recognize the strong leaders around us and evaluate our strength as a leader because strong leaders have loyal followers.  Even more, good leaders have no problem being good followers as well, when it's the right leader leading them.  Your encouragement today:  lead!  When we lead right, people will be positioned to follow right!  (Proverbs 14:28)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Our fear of God will bring about so much more than what we can accomplish on our own. Our fear of God — our reverence of God — builds up confidence, character and courage.  It makes the world we live in safe for our children.  It brings life to decaying situations.  It replenishes our souls. Your encouragement today:  fear God! (Proverbs 14:26-27)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Authentic, truthful witness will save the lives of multitudes. Our genuine, real-life story changes the narrative for many needing life change. Just be you, and let your witness have its way. Your encouragement today: let your story save souls! (Proverbs 14:25)#stayencouraged!...  Read More