We Need Encouragement
We all need encouragement. Many people are worn down by worry and anxiety and those who seem like they have it all together are often the ones who need encouragement the most.
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Encouragement
In the classic allegory The Pilgrim’s Progress, the main character, Christian, tumbles into the miry bog, the “slough of despond,” and struggles to get free. But the heavy burden on his back pulls him in deeper, and he begins to sink.
This image pictures what it feels like when we’re sinking in difficult circumstances—when our debts outweigh our income, when past hurts won’t heal, when discontentment marks our relationships, and when the light of heaven seems distant and dim. Discouragement, despondency, pain, suffering—these miry pits along life’s journey can pull us down into our own “slough of despond.”
Christian’s rescue came by the hand of a fellow traveller named Help...and the same is true for you today. Use these resources to find encouragement for your own life...or to minister help to those you find along life’s journey.
Visible Fruit
The people of God naturally bear the fruit of His Spirit. On his trip to the Maritimes and Manitoba, Phil interacted with constituents of great character, that serve as wonderful examples of the Fruit of the Spirit.
Touching a Few More Lives
Proverbs 18:21 says, “The tongue has the power of life and death.” Words of encouragement can make a life-changing difference to someone in their time of need. Now that’s a sobering thought.
Losing Our Edge
We live in a time where Christian values are blurred and weakened. But God’s Word is truth and it’s unchanging. When we choose to ignore it we become lost, confused, and without hope.
Life is Like a Coin
You can live any way you want to, but you can only live once. Looking at it another way, you have a set amount of time to make a difference. How will you spend your time this year?
Attitude of Gratitude
Do you believe God is at work in your current situation? Chuck Swindoll explains how faith is strongly related to the attitude we have as we begin each day.
Follow Jesus as Your Shepherd
Recognizing how lost we are without Him; Jesus came to Earth to give us a perfect example to follow. Any other shepherd will lead us astray, but Jesus guides us with love, power, and tender care.
Paving the Way in Canada
Insight for Living Canada exists today as we know it because of the prompting of the Holy Spirit on the hearts of a Bible study to make Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s teachings available in Canada. Throughout the existence of this ministry, God has continually blessed us with the ability to share biblical resources through broadcasts, Bible study materials, and various other means.
The Leadership Example of Insight for Living's UK Pastor Terry Boyle
Here at Insight for Living Canada, we are remembering the faithful and joyous life of our colleague, Terry Boyle, after his recent passing. Terry lived a remarkable life that was characterized by selfless service and a continued willingness to say “yes” to God.
