Category Archives: Encouragments

Impartations of courage, hope, vision, and other spiritual substances (Heb 11:1) that builds-up the inner man.

Rejection…….or not???

Matthew 16:33 – But He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.” James 4:7 – Therefore submit … Continue reading

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Jesus is…Alpha

Revelation 1:8 – “I am the Alpha…”  Alpha – Idiomatic for designating the universe and every kind of power: alpha, beginning, first.  By calling Jesus Christ the Alpha, the writer of the book of Revelation acknowledged that He is the … Continue reading

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Flesh vs. Spirit [Example from jogging]

The other day, I was going for an early morning jog.  Some mornings I’m really energetic and ready-to-roll, and other mornings I’m lower-energy and simply persevering through it for the health benefits.  This particular morning was on the lower-energy side … Continue reading

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Jesus is…Advocate

1 John 2:1 – My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. Advocate – Intercessor, Counselor – The … Continue reading

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The Fatherless Indians

There once was a tribe of indians who a long time ago lived out in the wild and dangerous wilderness.  They were a normal tribe, who’s days  were spent living, hunting, birthing, fighting, farming, loving,  building, caring, and carrying on … Continue reading

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Flying by the instruments [Responding vs. reacting]

One day I was driving to have breakfast with a friend @ 5:30AM in the pouring rain. I drove up behind a semi which was throwing oceans of water back on my windshield and I lost all visibility except right … Continue reading

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Are you feeling under pressure?

• John 3:3 – Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” • Acts 14:22 – [Paul said] “We must through many tribulations [pressures] … Continue reading

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