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

Maintain an open mind. In this way, we can acquire wisdom in ways we’d least expect. Closed minds miss out on great information that might change our lives for the better. Your encouragement today: be open!  In this way, we can discern what’s beneficial and what we need to discard. (Proverbs 14:6)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

True witnesses, genuine people, tell the truth.  Liars tell lie after lie, like it’s their duty and responsibility to lie. The world, now more than ever, needs truth tellers.  People committed to doing and saying the right and just thing. Your encouragement today:  tell the truth! (Proverbs 14:5)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

To reap a great harvest, strong plowing must first occur. There is no reward without the toil that precedes it. Your encouragement today:  put the work in!  If we do so, an abundance of blessing is coming! (Proverbs 14:4)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

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