A house divided against itself cannot stand. In fact, the only one that can is the one that decides to rebuke evil, hate and injustice and stand for righteousness. Your encouragement today:  stand for what God has declared is right. Victory will ultimately be yours. (Mark 3:20-29)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

The people God sends to join us in divine assignments may not have the glittering resumes or countless awards hanging from their walls. They may not be known public figures or MVPs of their craft. But they will possess what God needs in the moment. And that will be more than we could ever need. Your encouragement today: go with the wonderful people God sends your way. You have enough to get the im...  Read More

Most divine assignments are not “solo” performances. They require players who can play at a high level. Who are those players who are called to play with us?  Your encouragement today: journey to God’s high places and you will find out! (Mark 3:13-15)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Impurity recognizes truthful authority. We cannot stand in the midst of evil being guided by fear. When impurity shows up, it needs to see the soul of one anchored in faith — one that will not be moved. For then impurity will have to relocate. Your encouragement today: stand in your authority. (Mark 3:11-12)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Be careful of the crowds, and the crowds we follow. If we find ourselves following one, make sure it is a crowd that leads to healing, hope, and wholeness. Your encouragement today:  discern the crowds! (Mark 3:7-12)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Jesus does not let customs and rituals get in the way of His opportunity to heal.  Healing is paramount in the economy of Jesus; bringing healing to people's lives needs to be our primary focus.  Your encouragement today:  look for opportunities to heal and be healed.  It is the Lord's desire!  (Mark 3:1-6)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Remember, God made Sabbath rest for us. A Divine blessing weekly given to us to care for our bodies, minds and souls, to grow closer to God, one another and ourselves. Take advantage of it. Don’t ignore it.  Jesus is Lord of it. Your encouragement today:  Sabbath! (Mark 2:27-28)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

God made Sabbath so that weekly we would stop, rest, see what God is up to in our lives, revive, renew, recharge our batteries for the next phase of the journey.  Your encouragement today:  don't forget to take time to cease from the normal routine.  It will bless you immensely.  (Mark 2:23-28)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

New ideas need old, seasoned wisdom, but also new environments in which to thrive. Otherwise, they will not get off the ground. For new thrives in new, particularly when advised by the old. Your encouragement today: take the wisdom of the past and do a new thing in a new situation. Lives and circumstances just might change. (Mark 2:21-22)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Following the crowd is not always the right thing to do. We may get lost. But following Jesus is always the right thing to do. We will always find our way. Your encouragement today:  look for Jesus and follow Him. (Mark 2:18-20)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

The great thing about Jesus is that He never leaves us or forsakes us. He is always calling us to healthy living and faithful connection to God and others. As We submit to God’s call, holistic living becomes our reality. Your encouragement today: let the Lord lead you to a WHOLE life! (Mark 2:17)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Following Jesus is the best decision one can make. It leads us on a journey of great adventure, great accomplishment, great blessing, and incredible life transformation — ours and others.  There’s nothing like it!  Your encouragement today:  when Jesus calls, get up and follow. It will be the best life move you make! (Mark 2:13-14)#stayencouraged!...  Read More