Category Archives: Encouragemet
GIVE ME YOUR TIRED, YOUR POOR . . .
Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name … Continue reading
IS IT EVER GOOD TO BE IDLE?
Summertime is the perfect time for us to slow down. The living is easy – as is said in the song – or is it? Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the busyness of life that we forget … Continue reading
PEACEFUL SLEEP
There is nothing like a good night’s sleep. When our labor is physical, it’s a necessity. When our mind is overworked, we need rest too. When we are struggling with a spiritual problem, God invites us to rest in Him – to actually lay … Continue reading
THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
His hand reached for the oil lamp in the darkness of night. He was enveloped in the deepest darkness he had ever experienced. He strained to see even a tiny glimpse of light – just a faint whisper – Nothing. … Continue reading
THE BOOK THAT KEEPS ON GIVING
There recently was a very powerful You-Tube video gone viral, depicting a group of Chinese people receiving a gift of several cases of Bibles. The looks on their faces and the way they held and even kissed this amazing book, spoke volumes on … Continue reading
The Sentries in our Back Yard.
Two ancient maple trees stand as sentinels on either side of our back yard. During winter their skeletal branches reach up to heaven. They look as though they’re entreating the God of creation to cover their nakedness with a blanket of protection … Continue reading
I’M SO TIRED!
There are times when our bodies just wear out. We get tired – physically as well as emotionally. The older I get, the more I realize that this weak, old carcass can’t do what it did twenty years ago. It’s … Continue reading
NOTHING CAN SEPARATE US!
I came across this passage today and it made me think of how this life is so uncertain. We can share relationships and friendships – hardships and loss – joys and successes, but all those things are really only temporary. Someday … Continue reading
YIKES!
If we were to focus too much on the events in the news, it wouldn’t take long for us to need treatment for depression. Our world is in a terrible state. Our own country is in moral decline; the world is constantly … Continue reading
FUNNY FATHER’S DAY STUFF
I grew up in the years when Bill Cosby was launching his career into show business. I remember listening to his monologues on the stereo and laughing at all his quips about family and parenting. He had some amazing insights into what … Continue reading
Webster describes trust as assured reliance on the character, ability, strength or truth of someone or something. In the acting classes I teach to children, we do an exercise to see exactly what that means. I have the children pair up and … Continue reading
WHAT A PERFECT FRIEND
There is nothing like a good friend to brighten your day. They can encourage you when you’ve failed, support you when you’re down, love you despite your imperfections and be willing to do anything for you. To be a good … Continue reading
I’M NOT PERFECT!
Sometimes I think I’m really losing it. For example, I will leave the room to get something only to completely forget what it was when I get there. Or I will hear something someone tells me and in a flash … Continue reading
I’LL PRAY FOR YOU!
When people ask me how I am, I usually don’t want to go into detail. I have a friend who when asked, “How are you?” always replies, “How long do you have?” As part of the body of Christ, however, … Continue reading
My prayer for your coming week.
Life can be but a mere whisper or it can be a consuming fire. The way we approach it will define who we are and where we’re going. If we go through life without any focus, If we don’t set … Continue reading
I DIDN’T MEAN TO SAY …
Someone once said, “Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time. You won’t have a leg to stand on.” There have been times when I’ve said something without thinking about the consequences of those words and how … Continue reading
SUMMER GOALS
Recently a math teacher in our area gave her students a choice. They could take their final exam, but they could opt out if they surrendered their cell phones. You would think this was a no brainer, but almost all … Continue reading
THERE IS PEACE IN SUFFERING
We are entering tornado season in the Midwest and many lives have been completely changed in just a few moments. In other parts of the country, people are facing mudslides and quickly spreading wildfires. Our world has experienced tragedy beyond … Continue reading
LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHS WITH YOU!
“ Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it.(Bill Cosby) I truly believe that God has a sense … Continue reading
The Great Physician
You never cease to hold me safely in Your hand. For everything my body does demand. You guide my steps, You hold me tight, You strengthen me with all your might. You lift me up from ever sinking sand. I … Continue reading
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