Category Archives: Encouragement

When God throws you a curveball, keep on swinging.

June 13, 2014   No comments

A man’s mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure. – Proverbs 16:9, Amplified Bible (AMP) The Stroups* had a plan: Leave the United States of America behind, Settle in Cambodia, Build an orphanage,

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The sweet promise of Proverbs 3.

June 6, 2014   No comments

When you lie down, you shall not be afraid; yes, you shall lie down, and your sleep shall be sweet. – Proverbs 3:24, Amplified Bible (AMP) In a world filled with things to fear, every Christian has the chance to

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Ever tried painting with your teeth?

June 4, 2014   No comments

Before I formed you in the womb I knew [and] approved of you [as My chosen instrument], and before you were born I separated and set you apart, consecrating you; [and] I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.

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One person CAN make a difference.

June 3, 2014   No comments

It is time for thee, Lord, to work: for they have made void thy law. – Psalm 119:126, KJV There will be times in your life when you will look at the world around you, and you will remark to

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Our parents were smarter than we once thought.

May 31, 2014   No comments

I will praise and give thanks to You with uprightness of heart when I learn [by sanctified experiences] Your righteous judgments [Your decisions against and punishments for particular lines of thought and conduct]. – Psalm 119:7, Amplified Bible (AMP) For

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Don’t fear change; embrace it!

May 30, 2014   No comments

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest. – Joshua 1:9, KJV It is a rare person that

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Ask for Paul’s attitude first thing every day.

May 29, 2014   No comments

But none of these things move me; neither do I esteem my life dear to myself, if only I may finish my course with joy and the ministry which I have obtained from [which was entrusted to me by] the

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Do you remain under stress?

May 27, 2014   No comments

32 In spite of all this, they sinned still more, for they believed not in (relied not on and adhered not to Him for) His wondrous works. 33 Therefore their days He consumed like a breath [in emptiness, falsity, and

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Don’t be afraid of the circus.

May 25, 2014   2 Comments

He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. – Revelation

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Shoot like a girl.

May 22, 2014   No comments

When the Philistine came forward to meet David, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine. – 1 Samuel 17:48, Amplified Bible (AMP) Excellent people are all around us, and Drucilla Meier is a perfect example. A veterinarian student

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