When God forgives us, God expects us to forgive others. To refuse to do so causes undue hardship on us. Your encouragement today: show mercy as mercy has been shown to you! (Matthew 18:23-35)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Forgiveness is a lifelong discipline. It is the road we must travel for freedom, liberation and love to occur. Your encouragement today:  forgive and be forgiven. It is necessary for life! (Matthew 18:21-22)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Don’t ever go it alone if we don’t have to.  Go together whenever possible. God says where two or three are gathered together in God’s name, God is with us. Your encouragement today:  God always has two or three! (Matthew 18:20)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

God issues many promises to us and keeps them. One is that if two of us agree on anything we ask for in God’s will, it will be done for us. Wow!!  Your encouragement today: pray into God’s promises and watch God work for God’s glory and our blessing! (Matthew 18:19)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

We have the ability to hold on to stuff and the ability to let it go. May we hold on to that which helps us be healthy, and let go of that which hurts and harms. Your encouragement today: be good to yourself and others!  (Matthew 18:18)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

When the church is operating authentically, under the unction of the Holy Spirit, it has the power to resolve all conflict. Your encouragement today: be authentic!  (Matthew 18:15-18)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

If two people can’t work out the conflict together, bring one or two others along to help resolve the matter. Two or three witnesses can bring things to light and help restore peace to all. Your encouragement today:  take the courageous steps to heal! (Matthew 18:16)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Conflicts can be resolved when two people just have the courage to sit down together and talk. Maybe this is the day for us to have that courage.  Your encouragement today:  make it happen! (Matthew 18:15)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

There was a time when we lost our way, and someone sacrificed themselves to come find us in our moment of need. May we always be positioned to return the favor and extend favor!  Your encouragement today: remember to take some time to love! (Matthew 18:12-14)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Do everything to uplift and encourage children rather than despise them. God looks favorably upon those who look favorably upon our kids. Your encouragement today: when and where possible, hug your children and speak life and hope into their souls! (Matthew 18:10)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

May we invest our time in building people up rather than causing people to stumble. When one stumbles and falls, we all stumble and fall. But when one rises, we all rise. Your encouragement today:  make the right choice! (Matthew 18:6-9)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Greatness is defined by humility, innocence and hospitality. As we walk humbly, approach life with simplicity, joy and a desire to discover, and as we welcome others with love and gratitude, we experience greatness. Your encouragement today: Be great! (Matthew 17:1-5)#stayencouraged!...  Read More