Sometimes the affairs of the world leave us weary and worn out, and we search for God and look for how God is speaking. If we keep searching, we will find. If we keep knocking, the door will open. Your encouragement today:  faint not, just stay focused! (Proverbs 30:1-4)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

There is a natural tension between the righteous and the ungodly, the wicked and the just. The two don’t like each other. But the fact remains we must choose one — regularly. Your encouragement today:  choose righteousness. Choose justice. Those prevail; the others will fail. (Proverbs 29:27)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

May we not succumb to kissing up to unjust rulers. But may we always stand on the fact that justice comes from the Lord. Your encouragement today: trust and believe, justice is coming! (Proverbs 29:26)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Do not fear people. Fearing people will put us and leave us in a trick bag. Rather, trust God. God provides a protection and safety like only God can. Your encouragement today:  in times of fear and at all times, trust God! (Proverbs 29:25)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Stay away from troublesome associations. They will come back to haunt us. Instead, partner well with people of integrity. Your encouragement today:  partner well. (Proverbs 29:24)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Watch out for the two tricks called anger and pride. They stir up trouble, discord, and devastation. Instead, ground ourselves in humility.  Humility positions us for great things. Your encouragement today: shun anger and pride. Be humble! (Proverbs 29:22-23)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Respect people and demand that others respect us.  Respect allows us to transform narratives and bring about effective change.  Allowing others to disrespect us ultimately leads to us being irrelevant and forgotten about.  Your encouragement today:  give respect, yet demand respect.  (Proverbs 29:21)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Know a situation thoroughly before we speak about it. In that way, we can speak with authority and not with foolish words. Your encouragement today:  know before you speak. (Proverbs 29:20)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Words are not enough by themselves to discipline a civic leader or public servant. A move of God and the moral will of an organized people are the ingredients necessary to shift positions and power. Your encouragement today: talk yes, but act more. The actions of faithful remnants can bring necessary change. (Proverbs 29:19)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

When God reveals something, pay attention to it. When it requires something of us, do what it says. In so doing, we will be blessed. Your encouragement today: follow through with divine instructions. (Proverbs 29:18)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Discipline early brings peace later.  And those blessed by it, will bring the world great delight.  Your encouragement today:  don't shy away from discipline, and don't be afraid to give it when necessary.  (Proverbs 29:17)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

There are moments when corrupt and crooked people seem to be getting away with everything.  The time will come, however, when the righteous will see their downfall. That’s what the Book says. Your encouragement today:  be counted among the righteous. Righteous folk triumph even in the face of evil and oppression. (Proverbs 29:16)#stayencouraged!...  Read More