May we be encouraged in knowing that at times when we are not sure what to do, God knows what to do.  And, as we keep our eyes on God, we'll know what to do and say in the right moments.  Your encouragement today:  keep your eyes on the Lord! And you will prevail.  (2 Chronicles 20:12)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

For many people, we've been here before.  The events today brings are nothing new.  We've seen the movie, all of its many re-runs, and can even recite the credits.  But what bolsters people of faith today is that even in the face of trouble, despair, and evil, by faith and courage we can overcome.  Because we are well acquainted with the Master Overcomer and have an opportunity in this moment, to ...  Read More

Trust God, and chill.  We can do this as we make a faith exchange with God, giving God our anxiety for the peace God provides always.  Your encouragement today:  trust God, and chill! Embrace the peace that passes all understanding. (Philippians 4:4-7)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Discern.  Be careful to watch for and assess the dangers that may be around us and take the necessary precautions.  Only fools proceed through life not paying attention to the world around us.  There are consequences to be paid when we do not pay attention.  Your encouragement today:  discern! (Proverbs 27:12)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Be careful not to be baited by fools.  The results can be heavier than the largest stone or the weightiest sand falling on us.  Instead, let us take the "high road" and keep our minds on those matters that are really important.  Your encouragement today: don't be coerced by fools.  Stay focused on the goodness of the Lord!  (Proverbs 27:3)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Be very careful of lying lips.  They will rip us off and leave us in ditches.  Instead, listen for and pursue truth.  Your encouragement today:  be careful of those who lie and deceive.  Have nothing to do with them for their hearts will do nothing but harm.  (Proverbs 26:23-28)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Don't be lazy, do something.  Doing something opens the door to possibilities.  Your encouragement today:  do something! (Proverbs 26:13-16)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Be careful not to stoop low to give response to fools in their foolishness.  Doing so can lead us to being fools ourselves.  Instead, take the road of wisdom, and never veer off its course.  Your encouragement today:  don't waste time with fools.  (Proverbs 26:3-5)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Take care of the outside work first, and then build the inside.  One equips one for the other.  One provides a foundation for the other.  Both require our intimate attention.  Your encouragement today:  handle your external business, then build your personal foundation.  And, let them feed each other.  (Proverbs 24:27)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Be honest.  Honesty is like a good kiss on the lips.  Soothing, relaxing, harmless, comforting, assuring -- full of love.  Your encouragement today:  be honest! (Proverbs 24:26)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Be fair.  Refuse to show partiality.  Practice justice.  These are the actions of wellness, order, peace, blessing and wholeness. Your encouragement today:  be fair, do not show partiality, practice justice.  (Proverbs 24:23-25)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Respect God; revere the Lord!  Do not unite with rebellious forces lining up against the Almighty.  Reverence results in blessing; rebellion results in devastation.  Your encouragement today:  follow the way of respecting the Lord through word and deed!  (Proverbs 24:21-22)#stayencouraged!...  Read More