Category Archives: Encouragement

Counsel Needed

I don’t know about you, but I could use some good counsel most every day. The problem is, where will I get it? Scrolling through the Old Testament, I found that the kings of Judah who did what was right … Continue reading

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“Get ‘Er Done”

For those of you not familiar with this catchphrase, it can be translated “get her done,” meaning, get the job done. Today, let’s take this idiom a new direction. One bad habit young readers have is guessing at words. They … Continue reading

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To Sleep or Not to Sleep

Today as I was seeking God’s direction on what to write, I found myself awakened by the dishwasher. Whoops! I had fallen asleep. So, You want me to write on the topic of sleep, Lord? Let’s follow this theme and … Continue reading

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Fear or Faith

Ready for a little trivia? What do you think is the most frequent command in the Bible? If you guessed, “Do not be afraid,” you are correct. It is found 70 times in the NIV Bible. In the story of … Continue reading

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The Wisdom of Proverbs

Don’t you love when a problem arises, and someone has the wise and perfect answer or solution? The book of Proverbs is full of such wisdom. In it, there is advice for everyone. Proverbs chapter 4 proclaims, “Wisdom is supreme” … Continue reading

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Responding to Anger

Everyone can recall the unpleasant experience of being around an angry person. Today, I thought I’d brainstorm how we might respond to angry people. (We are assuming we are NOT the angry person.) Typically, the worst way to respond to … Continue reading

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Inheritance Promised

Have you ever been treated unjustly? Not received the honor, recognition, tip, or promotion you deserved? Been falsely accused and perhaps even punished for something you didn’t do? Perhaps, you did not receive your fair share in a business deal … Continue reading

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Nothing New

Have you noticed how clothing trends and even styles of glasses seem to get recycled? What was cool decades ago, then totally out of style and laughable, somehow squeezes its way back to the forefront? An author of proverbs wrote, … Continue reading

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Meaningless Offerings

It is a bit difficult to grasp the idea of a meaningless gift. The best I can come up with is perhaps an engagement ring from someone who is not willing to commit to a relationship. Israel’s first king, Saul, … Continue reading

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Spiritual Food

Favorite foods, fast foods, healthy foods, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Getting hungry? I’m salivating already! We all know that the foods we put in our bodies affect many things. Our brain, mood, mental health, and physical well-being are all … Continue reading

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