Lord, help me to bring encouragement to others. Where I can, enable me to bring a smile. And help me to lift the loads and not add to the burdens.

"God knows...He is in charge. I am the clay; He is the Potter. I am the disciple; He is the Lord. I am the sheep; He is the Shepherd. I am the servant; He is the Master. That means I am to submit myself. I am to humble myself under His mighty hand." Swindoll

When your God is small your problems are big; When your God is big, your problems are manageable. “The Lord is the greatest God, king over all other gods. He holds the deepest part of the earth in his hands, and the mountain peaks also belong to him.” Psalms 95:3-4

Some critics like to make things better and some just like to spray poison; keep your criticism rooted in love; based on truth and always avoid having a critical spirit.

When you can't figure out 'why', remember God's purpose is in play; His plan is incredible; His word is reliable, and His way is best.

"Wisdom is looking at life from God's point of view. When we employ wisdom we are viewing life as God sees it." Keep God in the center of your perspective.

Fake news, AI generated content, social media algorithms, survey results--who do you believe and trust? “Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go.” Proverbs 3:5

"Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.” James 4:10 It works best to humble yourself before He exalts you!

As the body of Christ gathers in houses of worship this Sunday, many observing Holy Communion will remember the sacrifice made for all of humanity. Could the disciples have imagined the Lord’s last supper would be come the Church’s first communion? This sacred sacrament was never

Life looks a lot different from a discontentment perspective. “Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything I have learned the secret of living in every situation.” Phil. 4:11-12

Dan Rockwell says, "Hunger for Wisdom – Expect the Best – Accept Responsibility -Respond with Courage – Think Others First." Peter says "Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control..." see 2 Peter 1:5-8

I was challenged by a senior citizen who said, "I want to grow up as I grow older." Maturity is one of Gods purposes for our life. "Let's press on to maturity…" Hebrews 6:1

Sharing a piece of your mind (that you can't afford to lose) is not always a good idea. ”Post this at all the intersections, dear friends: Lead with your ears, follow up with your tongue, and let anger straggle along in the rear.” James 1:19

The message of the cross... Love, grace, and forgiveness. It's true the cross has the final word!

"When you encounter the surprising element of God's will, your faith must engage full throttle. Otherwise, you'll turn and run in the opposite direction." Swindoll #trustintheLordwithALLyourheart

Don't overthink being an encourager...just do it. "Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up." Romans 15:2

"Waiting is a common instrument of providential discipline for those to whom exceptional work has been appointed." James Stalker “Waiting = mounting up on the wings of eagles.” Isaiah

“Your work is not the foundation of your identity, but it is the expression of your calling. Your identity is in Christ and your calling to local church ministry fulfills your God designed purpose.”  Pastor Dan Trust God to do what you can't.

“The antidote to the poison of pride is authentic humility; the attitude to battle the poison of pride is to think of yourself as God does; the action to overcome the poison of pride is to admit when wrong, give credit to others, and lift others up.” Pastor Dan

When you post about your strengths, you get the credit. But when you boast about what God is doing, He gets the credit. “If you want to boast, boast only about the LORD.” 1 Corinthians 1:31