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Tag: encourage

2026-07-13

Under the Chin

Psalm 3 reminds us that when we get knocked off our secure pedestal, the God of all hurts is there to nourish us.

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2026-07-11

In God’s Hands

Who we are, what becomes of us in life, is in God's hands. We cannot purchase or achieve lasting honor for ourselves without his blessing.

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2026-07-11

God Is Present with You Now

Thank you, Father, that when you say “never will I forsake you,” you mean never. You are with me now.

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2026-07-08

Living Loved

The secret to loving is living loved. It’s the forgotten first step in relationships. Remember Paul’s prayer? “May your roots go down deep into the soil of God’s marvelous love” (Ephesians 3:17

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2026-07-08

Prayer Journey

Father, we know You want to have a close, growing relationship with us. Lord, we also want to know You more. Deep within our souls we want to know You. Amen.

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2026-07-01

Proclaim How Much Jesus Has Done for You

Go — by God’s power — and live differently among the people who know you. God wants to use your story, no matter how much pain it involves.

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2026-06-28

Practical Ways to Bear Burdens

Here are six practical ways to bear someone else's burden. There are hurting people everywhere, but at times, we just don't know what to say or do to ease their pain.

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2026-06-25

The Moments That Sustain Us

When life falls apart, what do you do? All of us face face hard circumstances—and some of these are very painful situations that last a long time. Unless we have a purposeful focus, joy can fade and hope may seem unattainable.

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2026-06-22

The Slow Burn of Insecurity

What do we mean by insecurity? It’s a feeling of inadequacy, often compounded by a sense of complete helplessness, purposelessness, disapproval, or rejection. All of these things can slowly accumulate and weigh us down if we don’t learn how to identify them.

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2026-06-21

A Good Dad is “There” for His Children

Today is my first Father’s Day without a father. For thirty-one years I had one. I had one of the best. But now he’s gone.

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2026-06-17

Being in God’s Thoughts

In all our wanderings the watchful glance of the Eternal Watcher is always fixed on us, and we never roam beyond the Shepherd’s eye.

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2026-06-07

Are You Choosing Chaos?

There are places and times when we feel we need extra wisdom, insight, guidance and strength. We long for understanding in situations that seem confusing. We need revelation when truth is being hidden or skewed.

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2026-06-06

Walking on the Mountain

Two hikers, bone weary from trudging toward the peak of a majestic mountain, pause when one says, “I think we’re on the wrong path; we’ve stopped making progress. Maybe it’s time to turn back.”

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2026-06-04

Dedicated Disciplining

Heavenly Father, I desire to serve and honor you with my life. Grant me the heart of a dedicated disciple when encountering other believers who are in need of guidance. It is in Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

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2026-05-29

Limited

God reminds us through the storms and trials in our lives that we cannot fix everything to our liking.

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2026-05-27

Getting Back Up Again

We often give up on ourselves when we are faced with insurmountable odds. If you find yourself at the point of giving up today, encourage yourself to get back up again. There is hope for you.

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2026-05-22

Rejoice in Hope

You bring a hope to my heart that will not be dashed upon the rocks of broken covenants, unintended assurances, or misguided intentions. My hope is secure in the character of Your faithfulness. It will not be disappointed, but will see its final reward.

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2026-05-09

How Much Do Parents Give Up?

Are you “giving up” your life with the hope to be repaid, or are you willing to let that go? Lord, Help me pour into them things that matter.

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2026-05-07

Jesus, the End!

“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.” Revelation 22:13 (NKJV) Jesus is the purpose and the reason for our journey.

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2026-05-06

Grace Moments

Take a moment to journal about the times that God has extended grace to you throughout your life. It often helps in the moments we need to extend grace to others to recall what he has done for you.

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2026-05-05

A Song of Love

"There are three things that endure - faith, hope and love - and the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13

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2026-05-04

Jesus Loved Martha

Question: Is your heart distracted, worried, or upset today? If so, take solace in the fact that God loves you, and try to turn those feelings into something great,

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2026-04-24

What Kind of Apple are You?

'As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so are sluggards to those who send them.' - Proverbs 10:26

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2026-04-18

An Adventure

Some people are led to believe that once you become a Christian, everything is magical. "It's not magical, it's an adventure!"

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