Category Archives: Encouragement

Do You See It?

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Arrow

The book of Esther is unique in that it contains no religious concepts or vocabulary. God is not named or alluded to, but does that mean He was not present? The melodramatic, true story of Queen Esther is wrought with … Continue reading →

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Draw Swords

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Arrow

At church camp many years ago, we played a game called Draw Swords. As a Scripture verse was given, kids frantically flipped Bible pages. The first to find the text would stand and read it. God’s Word, AKA our sword … Continue reading →

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Rest and Recovery

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Arrow

Tired? Feeling weighed down with life’s burdens? Jesus offers us these encouraging words. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I … Continue reading →

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Overwhelmed No More

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Arrow

After writing last week’s blog, an amazing thing happened. I should not have been surprised, after all, I had just written about how sometimes God fights our battles when we are feeling overwhelmed. But when you experience it personally and … Continue reading →

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Overwhelmed?

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Arrow

Can you say Jehoshaphat? Nice. Now, who was he and what did he do? Jehoshaphat was one of the kings of Judah who, in his troubles, cried out for God’s help. Smart man. When he learned that armies from three … Continue reading →

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What Are We Full Of?

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Arrow

Recently, we went fishing, taking a duffel full of warm clothes, a backpack full of food, and a tackle box full of bait, hooks, weights, and swivels. We hoped to return with a stringer full of fish. Besides being full … Continue reading →

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Conquer Complaining

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Arrow

As I consider the children’s story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, I hear a little girl complaining. Too hot, too cold, too big, too little, too hard, too soft. Instead of being grateful for the bowls of porridge, chairs, … Continue reading →

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Who Will You Call?

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Arrow

Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, unsure what to do next? Even Jesus, in His human form, sought the Father. In Him, Jesus found strength and guidance. If Jesus, the Son of God, called on the Father God, how much more should we? … Continue reading →

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Take a Stand

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Arrow

One of my favorite stories and books in the Bible is Esther. As a Jew and as the queen of Persia, Esther found herself in an awkward position when the king agreed to a bad law that would annihilate all Jews … Continue reading →

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You Are Loved!

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Arrow

Typically, when the mornings are cool, I wrap myself in a blanket while doing my Bible reading. The other day, as I bundled up and closed my eyes, I imagined it as a symbol of God’s love, warm and welcoming, … Continue reading →

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