Let’s make it our goal to be people who bless, celebrate and refresh others. When we pour into others like this, not only do we make the lives of others better, we also open ourselves up to be poured into by God.  We make space within for God to do God’s thing in us. Your encouragement today: blessing others always produces great reward — far beyond what we can imagine! (Proverbs 11:25-26)#stayenc...  Read More

Generosity is a beautiful thing. When we are generous, we gain far more than we can imagine. When we withhold, we lose out. Your encouragement today:  find yourself being as generous as you possibly can. The blessings you share with others will ultimately come rushing back to you in some form or fashion. Particularly when you aren’t looking for them. (Proverbs 11:24)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Kindness and righteousness before God always lead to life and life to the full.  Deception, trickery and evil always hook up to a destiny of ruin. Your encouragement today:  outdo one another in kindness.  Live a righteous life. A door you’ve been waiting to go through just might fling open to possibilities you couldn’t even dream of!  Be kind!  (Proverbs 11:16-23)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Do not make deals with those we don’t know. It could lead to trouble for which we simply don’t have time, energy or money. Instead, wait on God for the wise and timely decision. God does not disappoint.  Your encouragement today:  be steady. (Proverbs 11:15)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Make sure we surround ourselves with wise advisors. People who can help us navigate through tough times and challenging moments. If we do so, we’ll acquire great, godly guidance and can avoid unnecessary falls. Your encouragement today: surround yourself with good people. (Proverbs 11:14)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Work to be found trustworthy. Be someone who others can trust. Then blessings will abound for all. Gossip does nothing but undermine and divide. Your encouragement today: learn to keep a secret! (Proverbs 11:13)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

May we do all we can to care for our neighbor. Our well-being is wrapped up in theirs.  If they are having a rough time, that’s the time to love. Because Lord knows, we just may need their love at some point. Your encouragement today: love your neighbor! (Proverbs 11:12)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

The blessings of the righteous are too great to number. The overflow contains joy unspeakable. The downfall of the wicked is devastating. It is misery multiplied in a disastrous decent. But thanks be to God, we have a choice. We can decide to pursue that righteous life. Your encouragement today:  choose God’s righteousness. The righteous will not be forsaken. (Proverbs 11:4-11)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Integrity always leads us in a righteous direction.  Good fruit comes from righteousness with God.  When duplicitous behavior overtakes us, that's always grounds for a fall.  Your encouragement today:  walk with integrity!  (Proverbs 11:3)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Humility paves the way of the wise. Those who are humble know Who supplies our bread and Who butters it just the same. Pride always lands us in a disgraceful situation. Your encouragement today: live with humility! (Proverbs 11:2)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Inequity of any kind is unjust. God delights in righteous equity for all. Your encouragement today: even in a capitalistic world, be a champion for equity.  (Proverbs 11:1)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

When in need of wise counsel, seek it from wise people. People whose foundation is laid by God. Deception comes from the mouths of those not properly grounded. Your encouragement today:  remember that those who are wise are positioned to grant us the wisdom we really need. (Proverbs 10:31-32)#stayencouraged!...  Read More