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

May we be fair in our leadership toward those who are lacking. Someone was fair with us when we were lacking. And if we are lacking right now, hold on, help is on the way. Your encouragement today: fairness leads to elevation. (Proverbs 29:14)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

God gives sight to us all -- those who lack and those who oppress.  May we see what God sees, and chase after what God wants, not allowing evil or despair to overtake our outlook.  Your encouragement today:  embrace vision.  Healthy and God-directed vision. (Proverbs 29:13)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Lying leadership becomes wicked leadership — the leader and everyone else who leads with that leader. Your encouragement today: avoid lies. Avoid wickedness. They lead us nowhere positive. (Proverbs 29:12)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Vent anger in a healthy fashion, but be sure to bring about calm in the end.  Wise people do not allow rage to rest in us for long; wise people vent healthily in order to maintain calm, and chill.  Your encouragement today:  remain calm.  Calm people can operate from a position of strength, transforming angry situations to hopeful possibilities! (Proverbs 29:11)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Though haters be all around us, be numbered as a soul who walks with integrity. Your encouragement today:  integrity always prevails. (Proverbs 29:10)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Hard work pays off.  Hard work ultimately brings an abundance.  It is a lazy spirit that leaves us lacking.  Your encouragement today:  put in the work.  Harvest time is coming! (Proverbs 28:19)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Confessing sins and turning away from them is good for the soul.  Doing so frees us to receive the mercy that only God can provide.  Your encouragement today:  confess, turn, and receive! (Proverbs 28:13)#stayencouraged!...  Read More