Category Archives: Encouragement

A Nation Called to Repentance

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Arrow

This week the United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary of independence, the day our Declaration of Independence was adopted and approved. Congratulations! Independence is a great thing when used properly. Other times, independence is taken advantage of, exploited. The … Continue reading →

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Responding to God in Relationship

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Arrow

Think: Adam and Eve. In the garden. Before sin. Doing life in perfect harmony with God. After Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, Scripture states, “Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God as he was … Continue reading →

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Practicing Humility

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Arrow

I was so proud of my homemade peach pie made from our homegrown peaches. Before serving it, I held it high making sure everyone saw the masterpiece I created. Later, I felt that little God-twinge, the Holy Spirit correcting me. … Continue reading →

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Be Warmed and Cooled by Scripture

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Arrow

I’m not a huge coffee drinker, but on one particularly cold morning, it called to me, “I will warm you up from the inside out.” And it did. The warmth of its heat was almost as good as my electric … Continue reading →

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Small Beginnings, Big Difference

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Arrow

A pilot friend of mine shared that once she was flying near a large airport and was surprised when the tower radioed about a problem. Apparently, one of her instruments needed recalibration. There was a 100-foot error in her altitude. … Continue reading →

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Leaning into Relationships

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Arrow

Some people thrive on relationships. Others find relationships difficult to manage or challenging to begin and maintain. Today, let’s look at a couple of healthy relationships in the Bible. In the book of 1 Samuel, we find that while Saul … Continue reading →

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Moving Forward in Faith

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Arrow

We were babysitting grandsons. As the four-year-old stood on the toybox, Papa encouraged him to jump into his arms. This kiddo wanted to. He would get his toes right to the edge and then … step down to the floor, … Continue reading →

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Moving Forward After Failure

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Arrow

Last year, I opened the door to let in cooler air. Apparently, an unwelcome gnat, perhaps with some friends … drifted in. They found my plants in the living room and master bath. You know what happened next. They laid … Continue reading →

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The Comfort of God’s Hand

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Arrow

Remember the butterflies and pounding heart the first time someone you were interested in held your hand? Or the comfort and support you experienced when a loved one reached for your hand? And we can’t help but smile when we … Continue reading →

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How Does Light Meet Needs?

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Arrow

As I chatted at church Sunday, I got chilled. Thankfully, I stepped out of the shadows into the sunshine. Ah, hugged by warmth. Monday, I sat to enjoy my indoor Christmas lights. (Yes, they’re still up.) The glow imbued my … Continue reading →

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