An Encouraging Word — Blessings from the past
byI consider the days of old; the years long past I remember. Psalm 77:6 OK, it’s not my imagination. I don’t know what it’s…
An Encouraging Word
An Encouraging Word — What we look for in a leader
byI ask that supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings be offered for everyone, for kings and for all in authority, that we may lead a…
An Encouraging Word — Even God rested
byGod rested on the seventh day from all the work he had undertaken. Genesis 2:2 Summer is the traditional time for school breaks, family…
An Encouraging Word — Formation keeps us youthful
byAll that matters is that one is being created anew. Galatians 6:15 I came across a quote recently that has been rolling around inside…
An Encouraging Word — Savoring old, hard times
byI consider the days of old; the years long past I remember. Psalm 77:6-7 My name may be Knott, but I grew up like…
An Encouraging Word — Crippled by fear of failure
byThe Lord is with me; I am not afraid. Psalm 118:6 I like this new Pope! I have been hungry to hear the things…
An Encouraging Word — Facing transitions
byThe Lord said to Abram, “Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk to a land I will show you. Abram was seventy-five years…
An Encouraging Word — In celebration of fathers
byHe who honors his father atones for sins. He who honors his father is heard when he prays. He who honors his father will…
An Encouraging Word — Embracing ambiguity
byI have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live. Deuteronomy…
An Encouraging Word — Peter forgave himself
byPeter was distressed that Jesus had said to him a third time, “Do you love me?” and said to him, “Lord, you know everything;…