Hebrews 10:24-25 Encouragement

Hebrews 10:24-25 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. We live in a day when good news is a rareContinue reading “Hebrews 10:24-25 Encouragement”

1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 Fatherhood

1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, 12 encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. In some communities in this country, there are very few fathers who are presentContinue reading “1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 Fatherhood”

Romans 1:11-12 Spiritual

Romans 1:11-12 I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong — 12 that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. Sometimes we think “spiritual” things must be mysterious or ephemeral, are difficult to grasp, hard to get ourContinue reading “Romans 1:11-12 Spiritual”

Encouragement

Hebrews 3:13 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. Looking around the world and listening to the story being spun by social media and the news outlets, it could be very easy to get discouraged. They really don’t tellContinue reading “Encouragement”

Confirmed

1 Corinthians 1:4-6 4 I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge—6 God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you.  One of the things I love about the program CelebrateContinue reading “Confirmed”

Romans 1:11-12 Mutual

Romans 1:11-12 I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong—12 that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. During this time of heightened awareness of the fragility of life and the double-edged sword of being around people, thereContinue reading “Romans 1:11-12 Mutual”

Not Good News – Matthew 10:16

Matthew 10:16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be a shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.” We all need a good pep talk now and again. Life can be pretty discouraging, so we need a few words to build us up, a few hugs to let us know weContinue reading “Not Good News – Matthew 10:16”