Category Archives: Encouragement

What Are We Spreading?

Some things in life we wish were never shared. A cold. Covid. Bed bugs. Classroom teachers always dread the call from the school nurse requesting the class be brought in for head checks. Lice is another bug that quickly spreads. … Continue reading

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What Amazed Jesus?

What do you love to find? Editors search for typos. Friends hunt for antiques. My uncle is hooked by an estate sale. And people still mine for gold in streams! I love treasures in Scripture. Here’s my recent find. In … Continue reading

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Trust in the Midst of the Unknown

Ever not know where you are headed? Have you experienced putting your trust in the Lord, not knowing what the future held? Moses led the nation of Israel out of Egypt. Their future was full of unknowns as they crossed … Continue reading

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Surprised by Jesus

People surprise us all the time. Our police officer friend has a passion for riding horses. A teacher friend enjoys refurbishing furniture. We were surprised to learn that of our various pastors, one played in the NFL, one was an … Continue reading

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Waiting Well

Okay, this is the blog I need to read. But first I need to write it! Waiting well is not my strong suit. Am I ever going to get it right? This year I’ve been reading My Utmost for His … Continue reading

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Do Different

Most of us like to blend in, to not be the oddball or odd one out. Others thrive on sticking out, but to what end? Let see what Jesus did. As I read John 8:1-11, a phrase jumped out, “But … Continue reading

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Try Again

Granted, life can be frustrating. Perhaps the goal we hoped to reach by now is nowhere in view. Our dream not realized. That intimidating task, incomplete. May you find encouragement, like I did, in a fishing story found in John … Continue reading

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Fit for Service

Many people choose to go into the military. Once the decision is made, they receive training to hone their physical and mental skills needed to serve. They also learn the values and traditions that come with being a soldier. In … Continue reading

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God Wants to Bless You!

Do you enjoy blessing others, making their day, surprising them with that perfect little something, or bringing a smile to someone’s face? Well, God desires to do that for you! I was pleasantly surprised when I read Deuteronomy 8. Basically, … Continue reading

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Remember the Poor

We finally did it. We visited missionary friends whom we’ve supported for years. Did we have to purchase tickets for flights, make sure we had current passports, and receive special vaccines? Nope. We simply drove to this third-world-type nation located … Continue reading

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