Putting Courage Into Each Other
“Encourage” means to put courage into. There are many ways to encourage those around you—a sincere word, a kind act, a show of compassion.
“Encourage” means to put courage into. There are many ways to encourage those around you—a sincere word, a kind act, a show of compassion.
My advice this Christmas? Allow the traditions of the season to stir you up by way of reminder. Allow the things familiar to point you to things essential.
Exodus 16–17 records the story of an impatient people who longed for the familiarity of captivity. Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores the Israelites’ complaints in the wilderness. They couldn’t grasp God’s history of providing for them and lived solely by their feelings.
Do you need wisdom so you can become skilled at godly living? Then become a student of Proverbs. It can transform your way of thinking.
Do you spend regular times in prayer? When you turn to the Lord you’re being filled with His streams of living water.
How you respond to adversity reveals the strength of your character. How well do you run when life’s uphill climbs get longer and steeper?
When you pray do it to be heard by God, not applauded by people. Pray from the heart—without meaningless repetition.