“These things that were written in the Scriptures so long ago are to teach us patience and to encourage us, so that we will look forward expectantly to the time when God will conquer sin and death” (Romans 15:4) Tom had a “short fuse” and frequently exploded in anger when he was disappointed with himself [...]

Learn how to develop an encouraging heart Encouragement goes straight to the heart.In fact, the word itself comes from a combination of the prefix “en” which means “to put into” and the Latin word “cor” which means heart. Knowing what a big difference encouragement makes in your own life, what can you do to help [...]

“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” (Galatians 6:10 NIV) Jealousy, nit – picking, in – fighting, selfishness.? We’d like to think it doesn’t happen among Christians, but I think we all know better! So here are three “C’s” to [...]

As we celebrate Father’s Day this weekend, we want to celebrate the father’s in our life. Think of a dad in your life today. Maybe it’s the father of your children, your husband, or your son who is now a dad himself. Maybe it’s your own dad or a brother raising a family just as [...]

I was the lone female at a men’s conference… a rare opportunity to speak. As I stood at the podium I saw the faces of some men whom I knew, whose wives and kids I also knew. I was aware of some of the challenges in their homes. Yet as I looked out I saw [...]

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Encourage Good Parent Child Communication

Part 19 of the “How to be a Hero to your Kids” video series >> Watch part 20 of this series: Find Creative Ways to Connect With Kids How can you be a hero to your kids? And why is it so important today? This video series taught by Josh McDowell gives answers, and offers [...]

A Little Encouragement Goes A Long Way

When her boss was having a really tough week Irene decided to print out scripture to encourage him.  She had no idea how he would respond to it.  Have you ever risked reaching out to someone around you? Related: Trying To Find Encouragement In Your Life? 

” Therefore encourage one another, and build up one another, just as you also are doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11) Brenda was a television news anchor.? After she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she realized she could inform and encourage other women. Brenda produced a report about breast cancer for her nightly six o’clock newscast.? It [...]

“Therefore encourage each other” (1 Thessalonians 4:18) “Let us encourage each other daily” (Hebrews 3:13) “But let us encourage one another” (Hebrews 10:25) Have you ever had too much encouragement? Not me. In fact I don’t know of anyone who feels they have been encouraged too much. Usually, we wish someone would encourage us more [...]

Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching??? (Hebrews10:24, 25) Years ago, I received an unusual [...]