Sometimes the innocent are persecuted and the evil prosper, and we cannot understand why. But if we live life knowing that the just will be vindicated, we will see vindication coming. Your encouragement today: always do the just thing! (Matthew 27:11-26)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Sometimes guilt can take us to very unhealthy places. But, when we get to know the Deliverer from all guilt and the Forgiver of all sins — Jesus the Christ, we can overcome all things. Your encouragement today: be an overcomer!  The God in you is able! (Matthew 27:1-10)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

If we see we are doing the wrong thing, it is not too late to make a step to do the right thing. Your encouragement today: through the conviction of God, do the right thing by God!  (Matthew 27:1-3)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Sometimes we fail.  And, sometimes we fail at the moment we don't want to.  And you know what, it's okay.  I'm reminded of my Uncle Pete who used to tell me, "It ain't how you fall, it's how you get back up."  Your encouragement today:  Jesus finds us in failure, and helps us get back up.  (Matthew 26:69-75)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

There are always those who would seek to relegate us to a level that simply does not define us. When they try, just remember who we are and who God purposed us to be. Walking with the Lord reveals both. Your encouragement today: step into your purpose! (Matthew 26:57-68)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

There are times when things get hot in the kitchen.  When trials get intense, and people we think are with us, forsake us and flee.  But do know that in situations like these, God makes God's self known, and reminds us that we are never alone.  Your encouragement today:  you are never alone.  If God be for us, who can be against us?  (Matthew 26:47-56)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

In the press of prayer, we find strength to press forward to deal with the challenges before us. And when we are prayed up, in the name of Jesus, we can press through whatever may come our way. Your encouragement today: remain persistent in prayer. God makes ways out of no ways! (Matthew 26:43-46)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

May our movements, actions, decisions and words reflect what God desires for our lives and not what we want for ourselves. For desires are of the Spirit; wants are grounded in self. Our true joy in this world is found when we are aligned to God’s desires for us. Then the sky is the limit!  Your encouragement today: not my will, Father, but thine will be done. (Matthew 26:42)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Our spirit is strong, our flesh is weak.  As humans we have the capacity to live into the will of God; we also have the capacity to succumb to sin.  As we keep our eyes on the Lord, and live with a posture of prayer, we will discover our spirit giving us strength in times of weakness.  Your encouragement today:  focus on the Lord and make prayer a regular discipline.  God will take care of you! (M...  Read More

Sometimes those closest to us can let us down, even when they don't want to do so.  And sometimes, we can do the same to those closest to us.  When it happens, may we remember that we are all human, and that most times, people's intentions and desires and love for us is strong!  Your encouragement today:  be easy on somebody who's disappointed you.  It will get better as time goes on.  (Matthew 26...  Read More

In the “press” of prayer, when we find ourselves in difficult situations, have the courage to express to God how we really feel. But also have the strength to surrender to God’s will. Your encouragement today: it is God’s will that will prevail. It is God’s will that will see us through. (Matthew 26:39)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

When we are "pressed" into prayer by life's circumstances, it is always good to invite two or three warriors to pray with us.  The prayers of the righteous are powerful and effective.  Your encouragement today:  prayer changes things! (Matthew 26:36-38)#stayencouraged!...  Read More