Loyalty and faithfulness are central to finding favor and good reputation with God and others. So, with all we have, be loyal. And with all we have, be faithful. God, others, and ourselves will be pleased. Your encouragement today:  make loyalty and faithfulness primary characteristics of your life! (Proverbs 3:3-4)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Remember the teachings of the Lord and keep them.  They prolong our days and years, and incredibly bless our lives. Your encouragement today: never forget the instructions of God!  Hold on to them; obey them. They are our everlasting guide!  (Proverbs 3:1-2)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Those who walk with integrity stay on the pathways of righteousness. They are not perfect; but they know that the path of the righteous leads to life. Anything else brings their demise. Your encouragement today: live with integrity! (Proverbs 2:20-22)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

The proverbial writer is clear. Wisdom will keep us from getting caught up with bad people and bad situations. Wisdom will help us stay focused along the pathways to purpose. Your encouragement today: embrace wisdom in whatever form it comes! (Proverbs 2:12-19)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Wisdom enters hearts that are open.  Knowledge fills open minds with joy. When we allow God to take root in our souls, wise choices will watch over us, and understanding will make us safe. Your encouragement today:  get everything God desires to give you. You will be blessed immensely! (Proverbs 2:10-11)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

The Lord is the source of our life and light. It is God who gives wisdom, knowledge and understanding.  It is God who grants success to the upright and shields the faithful. Your encouragement today:  remember that God is your all and all…and then some! (Proverbs 2:6-8)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

We can understand the fear of God and find the knowledge of God as we seek God's word passionately, accept God's word readily, and treasure it within us powerfully.  Your encouragement today:  seek, accept, and treasure God's word.  It is the foundation of our wisdom and understanding! (Proverbs 2:1-5)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Refusing to listen to the wisdom of God can have painful consequences. But when we do listen to divine wisdom and follow it, we experience the refuge of God and the relief that comes from it. Your encouragement today: listen to the Lord and follow! (Proverbs 1:24-33)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Wisdom cries out in the public square for foolishness to cease. When by the grace of God, individuals, families, communities and countries turn away from foolishness and turn to the wisdom of God, wisdom will be poured out upon us. And we’ll able to navigate our way through trying times. Your encouragement today: get wisdom, by any means necessary! (Proverbs 1:20-23)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

If we live right and do the right thing, by God’s grace we can avoid the enticements of others that would seek to take us down.  We can sleep at night with peace. Your encouragement today:  do the right thing. Then you won’t go wrong! (Proverbs 1:10-19)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Mom and Dad had something good to teach us. Let us not forget it. There’s grace within their instruction that God desires us to carry with us always. Your encouragement today: treasure the nuggets of wisdom from the parentals, whoever they are! God’s got a blessing! (Proverbs 1:8-9)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Revere God; don’t be a fool. The reverence of God postures us to begin attaining knowledge. But foolish ways rob us of wisdom and instruction and open us up to danger and destruction. Your encouragement today: follow the wise way. Revere God! (Proverbs 1:7)#stayencouraged!...  Read More