Tag: Encouragement
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Receiving and Giving Comfort
We’ve all been in distressing situations. In times like these, we’re blessed when someone comes near and comforts us. A gentle hand on our shoulder or word of encouragement in our ears can help us navigate the toughest moments in life.
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Up and Down
| 1:23 MIN READ | One of the most difficult things to deal with in life is discouragement. Discouraged people are steps away from despair. Without intervention, a discouraged person is likely to give up and give in to their problems. God wants to encourage you. He encourages you through the promises and examples of […]
Monday, September 3, 2018
How to Deal with Pressure
| 1:12 min read | Have you experienced pressure recently? Pressure makes life harder. It depresses your thoughts, attitudes, and perspective. In the Old Testament book of Exodus, we find God’s people facing a time of great pressure. For 430 years they were subjected to slavery under the hand of the Egyptians. The Bible tells […]
Monday, August 27, 2018
What To Do When Life Is Hard
| 1:22 min read | It’s amazing how quickly life can turn on us from good to bad, from easy to hard. All it takes is one phone call, a doctor’s report, a negative interaction or conversation with someone, an unsettling letter, email or piece of bad news. Every day, in someone’s life, storm clouds […]
Monday, May 2, 2016
Be An Encourager!
This past week I had the honor of traveling to both Barcelona and Málaga, Spain to conduct pastors’ training sessions. Other than pastoring our church, there’s no work that’s more fulfilling to me than helping pastors! Spending time investing in church leaders who are giving their lives serving, teaching, and encouraging others is rewarding. Sometimes […]