When we go through with the entire test — God’s test — not only do we find God providing a ram in the bush, but we also see God pouring out a great reward. Your encouragement today:  go through with the whole test. Blessings are coming! (Genesis 22:15-18)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

When we walk by faith, we discover that God always has a ram in the bush. God always provides in the ways we need to be provided for that glorify God in the process. Your encouragement today: believe that God has your “ram in the bush.” (Genesis 22:13-14)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

When God sees that by faith, we are willing to do whatever God tells us to do, God steps in and concludes the test. God preserves for us the very thing near and dear to us, because God sees that pleasing God is our first priority. Your encouragement today: put God first in your life and rewards are coming! (Genesis 21:9-12)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

As we walk through the test and even wonder how we will get through, faith assures us that God will provide what we need to pass the test. Your encouragement today: God will provide! (Genesis 21:6-8)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

When God tests us, proceed by faith through the test. God will give us the examination instructions; faith in God will assure us before the test that we will get through. Your encouragement today: walk with the confidence and belief that God will see you through, even before deliverance comes!(Genesis 22:3-5)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

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