Author Archives: DearEncourager

About DearEncourager

Make your words count! Ephesians 4:29

Shine

Posted on January 15, 2018 by DearEncourager

My latest Blog post “Shine” I pray it provokes you to let your light shine! More light – less darkness. Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational | Tagged Bullying, Children of Light, Darkness, Dr. Martin Luther King, God, Injustice, Inspiration, Jesus, Light, Racism, Religious, Shine | 3 Comments

Thankful

Posted on November 2, 2017 by DearEncourager

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 We have no problem giving thanks during good times – we are happy; we are healthy; the money isn’t funny; … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational | Tagged Bible, Deliver, Faith, Inspiration, Promises of God, Thank you, Thankful, Trouble, Trust, Word of God | 4 Comments

Alignment: Mouth and Actions

Posted on September 12, 2017 by DearEncourager

Continuing the discussion from my last Blog post “Alignment” – my new post “Mouth and Actions” Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational | Tagged Actions, Adjustment, Alignment, Behavior, Believe, doing, Grow up, Hypocrisy, Inspiration, Integrity, Maturity, Mouth, Perfecting, saying | Comments Off

Alignment: Heart and Mouth

Posted on August 12, 2017 by DearEncourager

How many times do we say things we do not mean? How often do we speak empty words – words with no purpose or words with hidden motives? At a young age we were taught to think before we speak. … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational | Tagged Adjust, Align, Believe, Connection, Feelings, Heart, Inspiration, Intent, Mouth, Position, Related, Speak, Words | 1 Comment

Grow Where You Are Planted: Or, Move So You Can Grow!

Posted on June 28, 2017 by DearEncourager

Consider this. . . Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational | Tagged Bloom, Encouragement, Grow, Inspiration, Light, Move, Plant, Process, Season, Seeds, Soil, Spiritual, Water | Comments Off

Positioning

Posted on April 15, 2017 by DearEncourager

You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and right so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational | Tagged Encouragement, Faith, Humility, Inspiration, Jesus, Position, Provoking, Servant, Serve | Comments Off

Be Glorified

Posted on April 13, 2017 by DearEncourager

Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational | Tagged Commit, Cross, Death, Disciple, Ego, Fruit, Glorified, Jesus, Motives, Mouth, Produce, Redeemed | 2 Comments

Shameless Audacity

Posted on March 23, 2017 by DearEncourager

Suppose you have a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; a friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and I have no food to offer him.’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational | Tagged Audacious, Bible, Boldness, Confidence, Faith, Inspirational, Prayer, Shameless, Timid, Word of God | Comments Off

Our Hearts’ Posture

Posted on February 28, 2017 by DearEncourager

It was once said to me that, “the heart wants what the heart wants.” In our flesh, this is very true. However, the Word of God instructs us: “If you then be risen with Christ (to a new life), seek … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational | Tagged Bible, Eternal, Faith, Faithful, Heart, Inspirational, Kingdom, Kingdom of God, Spiritual, Stuff, Treasure | Comments Off

Understanding

Posted on January 30, 2017 by DearEncourager

My latest Blog post, “Understanding” As always, I pray it encourages you. Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational | Tagged Assurance, Believe, Bible, Faith, Haters, Scripture, Seek, Understanding, Word of God | Comments Off