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Pursuing Peace

Posted on January 23, 2013 by DearEncourager

What is it that comforts you? Is it food, shopping, television, music, work/busyness, sleeping or even relationships? These are our peace substitutes? We use them to soothe us or drown out our thoughts and emotions because we are disturbed, and … Continue reading →

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PEACE

Posted on December 24, 2012 by DearEncourager

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. … Continue reading →

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CHRISTmas

Posted on December 2, 2012 by DearEncourager

The Christmas season is upon us! Or, should I say, the commercialized Christmas season is smothering us. After Thanksgiving, the infamous “Black Friday,” we jump head first into the shop, shop, shop-till-you-drop mode. Getting up early and staying up late … Continue reading →

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Full — “… my cup overflows” Psalm 23:5

Posted on October 24, 2012 by DearEncourager

In “Expectations,” I spoke about being full of God, being complete in Him. I want to continue that discussion, because we often do not realize that our emotions are, most times, tied to our being full, half full, a quarter … Continue reading →

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Expectations

Posted on October 10, 2012 by DearEncourager

The expectations we place on those we care about, whether it is with spouses, children, family, friends, significant others, or spiritual leaders, are sometimes more than the person is willing and/or capable of actually providing. Our expectations usually come from an area … Continue reading →

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Change

Posted on October 1, 2012 by DearEncourager

We are naturally resistant to change, even when change is favorable. For the most part, I believe, it is because change doesn’t happen how we think it should or when we think it should. Nonetheless, in the midst of challenging times, … Continue reading →

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Seasons – To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven Eccl. 3:1

Posted on September 24, 2012 by DearEncourager

Verses 1 thru 8 of Ecclesiastes vividly and emphatically declares that there are seasons in life. Webster’s Dictionary defines seasons as, “a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature.” There are four set seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. … Continue reading →

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