Introduction: Have you ever had a moment in your life when you felt very insecure of yourself? You may have felt like your ability wasn’t up to the task or that you didn’t have the right kind of clothing or shoes to participate in the event. Those scenarios certainly play on our insecurities. Today, I...
Introduction: Today, I want to share five encouragements I’d like every married couple to make, so that you can begin the process of “fail proofing” your marriage. For those who are single, but hope to be married one day, I hope you’ll hear these encouragements as something you will implement in your relationships as you...
Introduction: We live in a world where there’s really a great pandemic of negativity. Everywhere you go, people are critical, and they’re finding reasons to be negative. In these days of isolation and social and emotional turmoil with economic challenges, staying positive can be more than a step of faith; it can be a leap...
Introduction: Have you ever been around someone who was an encourager? Have you ever had to be around someone who was a discourager? I know I like hanging out with encouraging people. They inspire me to do better and challenge me to be an encourager too. As followers of Jesus, we should strive to be...
Introduction: Do you consider yourself a complaining person? Do others see you as a critical person? Complaining seems to be at epic proportions in our world today. Experts tells us that gratitude, not complaining, unlocks the door to increased positive characteristics of generosity, kindness, and encouragement. In Luke’s Gospel, there is an interesting account concerning...
Introduction: Did you hear enough bad news in 2020? Did you have enough cause for concern multiple times in 2020? Are you praying for a more prosperous and hopeful new year in 2021? In 2020, did your doubt or faith increase? How will 2021 be different for you? Definition of Optimism: • Optimism is not...
