May we be consumed this day and every day with an attitude of gratitude. May our daily living be defined by thanksgiving. Your encouragement today: give thanks! (Psalm 107:1)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

There are times when we disown our Shepherd, even when we don’t want to.  The good we want to do, we don’t do. The bad we don’t want to do, we do. And yet God through Jesus rescues and restores us. Your encouragement today: embrace this love and share it with others! (Matthew 26:31-35)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

May we pause and give thanks to the One whose sacrifice and triumph has paved the way for our forgiveness and favor, power and possibilities. His name is Jesus, the Christ. Your encouragement today:  may we give thanks for His great love! (Matthew 26:17-30)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

There will always be someone around who betrays us. But may we know that ultimately God will work it out for good. Your encouragement today:  see the bigger picture. God’s good always prevails!  (Matthew 26:14-16)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

What we often see as a waste is of great wealth to the Savior.  For our actions of love toward Jesus last forever; they are indelible memories etched in the hearts of all who receive. Your encouragement today: cherish the actions of love.  They will bring wealth, not waste, to your soul!  (Matthew 26:8-13)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Jesus is worth it all. No price can be placed upon the Savior who comes to us freely, heals us deeply and loves us unconditionally.  May we respond with a love signifying our openness to the most impactful relationship the world could offer. Your encouragement today:  Jesus is worth it all! (Matthew 26:6-7)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

There are times and seasons for all things. Times and seasons for God’s plans and purposes for our lives to be lived out. Your encouragement today:  know the times and seasons by getting to know God deeper each day! (Matthew 26:1-5)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Our faith is reflected in our fellowship with our neighbors. As we show love to our neighbors, we are really loving God. As we ignore or dismiss our neighbors, we are turning way from God and God’s desire for our lives. Your encouragement today: love our neighbors! (Matthew 25:31-46)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

We have the opportunity to show some love to someone who needs it today. And we have the privilege to receive some love today that we sorely need.  Your encouragement today:  let us love and be loved!  In the words of Bishop Derek Calhoun, “grace is here!” (Matthew 25:31-46)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

A visit to someone hurting or someone who has lost our way can be life-changing. Sometimes people just need to see that we care. Jesus does. Your encouragement today: pay a visit to someone in need. You will make their day, your day, and you will sure nuff please God! (Matthew 25:31-46)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Many are hurting and need cover. May we be that cover, providing the garments that keep the vulnerable from being exposed to oppression. Your encouragement today: be that support in the time of need. Someone was and is for us! (Matthew 25:31-46)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

We have many strangers in our midst who just need to be welcomed.  They are angels unawares that when we stop ignoring them, but instead embrace them, we will discover God's blessings upon us in ways unimaginable.  Your encouragement today:  welcome the strangers among us.  Perhaps we were once them! (Matthew 25:31-46)#stayencouraged!...  Read More