Category Archives: encouragement

Intention over Idleness

I know for me that the only way my feet can remain sure is to tap into His instruction and guidance even more

Level Up

“So, Jeremiah, if you’re worn out in this footrace with men, what makes you think you can race against horses? And if you can’t keep your wits during times of calm, what’s going to happen when troubles break loose like the Jordan in flood?” Jeremiah 12:5 MSG Have you ever complained to God about someContinue reading “Level Up”

Prioritize Patience

By your patience possess your souls (Luke 21:19) NKJV I was never one who particularly enjoyed patience. I guess that is the “go-go-go” nature within me. It was not until I was really forced to become patient a few years back after a health setback that I realized what you learn about yourself during theContinue reading “Prioritize Patience”

Revisit Your Prayer List

First of all, then I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity. This is right and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires everyoneContinue reading “Revisit Your Prayer List”

Abound in Hope

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13) NRSV Have you ever read a Bible verse and felt, “this is exactly what I need to read today”. Well, that was me this morningContinue reading “Abound in Hope”

Mind Your Business

…But we urge you beloved, to do so more and more, to aspire to live quietly, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we directed you, so that you may behave properly toward outsiders and be dependent on no one. (1 Thessalonians 4:10-12) NRSV Aspire to lead a calm andContinue reading “Mind Your Business”

Get Up & Go

I asked, ‘What am I to do, Lord?’ The Lord said to me, ‘Get up and go to Damascus; there you will be told everything that has been assigned to you to do.’ Acts 22:10 (NRSV) I was recently reading the book of Acts during my Bible study time and became enriched in my spiritContinue reading “Get Up & Go”

Worthy Fruits

Bear fruits worthy of repentance (Luke 3:8) NRSV I am pretty fortunate to live in a location where fresh fruits are everywhere. I often visit the local markets to pick up the fresh produce that local farmers have sown and reaped. As I thought about the fruit stands, I was reminded of this verse inContinue reading “Worthy Fruits”