Sweet Smelling Fragrance

I love the different smells of the seasons. I love the smell of honeysuckle in the spring. I love the smell of fresh cut flowers. I love the smell of flowers. I even love the smells of fall when the leaves are falling.  I know some people who experienced COVID who can smell normal just…

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Reciprocal Encouragement

I really appreciate encouragement. I try hard to not be dismissive when someone is encouraging me. I also try to be an encourager of others. Encouragement can speak life into another. Encouragement can inspire another. Encouragement can motivate another. Encouragement is a gift that I can give freely with an unending supply chain. Paul writes…

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Encouraged By God

I love encouragers. In fact, I try to be an encourager of others. It takes thought and it often takes a bit of a shift in mindset to become an encourager. I can look for good in everyone. My Mom used to remind me that everyone is a child of God and there is good…

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Declaration or Denial

I have been following Jesus for the biggest part of my life. I accepted Him as my Lord and Savior when I was in the third grade.  I can’t say that I’ve been faithful for all those years. In fact, there have been multiple times in my life if you looked closely at my life,…

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Thankful For Pastors, Teachers & Leaders

When I look back over my life, there are many people along the way who invested in me as a young man. There are people investing in me even today. I’ve also had the chance to invest in others.  Before I was a student pastor, I was just a young kid who wanted to serve…

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Encouragement

I enjoy being encouraged. Encouragement inspires and motivates me. I also enjoy dispensing encouragement to others. Encouragement is most often positive and uplifting.  The dictionary defines encouragement as “inspire with courage, spirit or confidence”.  I love listening to speakers who encourage me in my walk with the Lord. I love listening to business leaders who…

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