Thanks be to God that Jesus has the authority to forgive all sins. This authority allows us to get up when we’ve been knocked down; to keep chasing life and life to the full even when our adversaries had other plans for us. Your encouragement today: know Jesus; know forgiveness! (Mark 2:8-12)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

When we know who we are and whose we are and our divine purpose in life, we can speak with purpose and authority. And when we speak, while there will be those who seek to refute us, their words will fall powerless. Your encouragement today:  walk in your purpose! (Mark 1:6-7)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Our intentional faith can lead to someone else’s personal forgiveness and healing. When we believe that Jesus is the answer to our greatest and even simplest challenges, we will discover that He has the power to respond to our most profound needs. Your encouragement today:  just believe! (Mark 2:1-5)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

When Jesus blesses us, it is very hard to keep quiet about it. We cannot help but tell others how good the Lord is. Your encouragement today:  think about all the ways Jesus has blessed you and let the praises flow! (Mark 1:43-45)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Jesus is our healer. When we believe that He is, and present ourselves surrendered to His will, then we trust that whatever Jesus wills, will come to pass. And that it is good!  Your encouragement today:  be surrendered to the Lord’s will. Powerful things happen there! (Mark 1:40-42)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Someone in a different place needs to hear a word of hope from us. A word from the Lord that will lead to their liberation, freedom and peace of mind, body and soul. Your encouragement today:  proclaim that word!  (Mark 1:38-39)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

We all have a purpose. May we take time in prayer with God to discern it, and then at the appointed time, may we walk in it. Clearly, boldly and without fear. Your encouragement today:  live in and on purpose! (Mark 1:35-39)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

When we spend enough time in our solitary spaces with God in prayer, we will know exactly what we’ve been assigned to do.  And, even when interruptions come, nothing will be able to distract us from accomplishing that assignment. Your encouragement today:  get to your solitary space. The Lord will make clear your next moves! (Mark 1:35-39)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Find an isolated, quiet place to pray. It will allow us to get grounded as we begin the day, and stay grounded as events happen seeking to take us off focus. Your encouragement today:  find that quiet place to pray. A blessing awaits you there. (Mark 1:35)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

There’s something special about “very early in the morning” prayer. One can hear the Lord with no distractions, before any stirrings. It is quiet and one can receive clearly one’s marching orders from God for the day. Your encouragement today:  like Jesus, start getting up early. A blessing awaits you!  (Mark 1:35)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

All authority rests in Jesus. And at His will, He is able to silence and shut down any form of evil. May we trust that He has the power to do so in accordance with His will. Your encouragement today:  in trying times, trust! Trust in the trustworthiness of God! (Mark 1:21-28)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Being in the presence of God and in the place and space of worship is a beautiful thing. It opens up the opportunity for learning and teaching — instruction on wisdom that can transform our lives. Your encouragement today:  get into the presence of God and the space of worship. A blessing awaits you! (Mark 1:21)#stayencouraged!...  Read More