The moment we’ve “arrived,” we stop living. There are lessons of wisdom to learn everyday — for sharing with others and for applying to ourselves.  Life always stays fresh when we are open to learn. Your encouragement today: get wisdom!  Daily! (Proverbs 14:24)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

If we work at it hard, God will bring an increase. If we talk about it a lot, don’t expect anything in return. Your encouragement today: it’s work, not talk, that pays off! (Proverbs 14:23)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Those who plan evil lose their way. But people whose efforts are grounded in good find themselves surrounded by love and faithfulness. Your encouragement today: seek good.  The blessings of God will follow. (Proverbs 14:22)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Be kind to people in need. We’ve needed the kindness of neighbors when we’ve been in need.  Don’t ignore the opportunity to bless someone who’s down; it may be the blessing we’ve been looking for all along. Your encouragement today:  be kind to people in need.  It can change the circumstances of many, even ours. (Proverbs 14:20-21)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Evil will give way to good. And wickedness will yield to righteousness. It will happen. By God’s word, it will be so. Your encouragement today:  be on the right side of good and on the good side of right. Goodness and righteous always prevail.  (Proverbs 14:19)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Keep our cool at all times. Refusing to react to everything around us making us angry steers us away from evil thoughts and schemes. In the “cool,” center on the God of our souls. God will give us the wisdom and knowledge we need in the moment. Your encouragement today:  keep your cool! (Proverbs 14:17-19)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Discern. Be careful to discern. Discern spoken words to determine whether they are true. Discern the steps before us to determine whether they are the way forward. Discern from the wisdom and giftedness of God, and every move we make will be alright. Your encouragement today:  discern!  (Proverbs 14:15-16)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

When we extend grace, we get grace in return. That’s the reality of people who live gracious lives. But those who insist on being mean, discover that meanness will find their address, and take residence. Your encouragement today:  let graciousness define you. Then you’ll notice God’s grace enveloping you. Everyday! (Proverbs 14:14)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Those who do right find our tents flourishing. Our cups run over. Our blessings never run dry. Those up to no good find our lot looking good one moment, but crumbling in the next, forecasting a crashing, chaotic end.  The choice is ours: commit to right, or rebel in favor of wrong. Your encouragement today: chase righteousness. In it, we’ll find that God has an undefeated track record. (Proverbs 1...  Read More

Do all we can to be there for friends in their low moments, and they will make sure we’re present for their celebrations.  Presence — whether it’s in-person, through technology, and/or in the Spirit — makes all the difference in the world. Friends know who their friends are. Your encouragement today: be that friend! (Proverbs 14:10)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Favor is found when pursuing a morallife. That pursuit gains wisdom, gleans wisdom, and stays on track because of wisdom. It is the way to go. Your encouragement today: chase after the moral life. We’ll find God’s favor chasing us! (Proverbs 14:8-9)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Spend no time with fools. Get away from their company quickly. They are no good for our health or well-being. Instead, surround ourselves with those who feed the soul. In that manner, our lives will be enriched. Your encouragement today:  no time for fools! (Proverbs 14:7)#stayencouraged!...  Read More