Encouragement is awesome. Think about it. It has the capacity to lift a man’s or a woman’s shoulders. To breathe fresh air into the fading embers of a smoldering dream. To actually change the course of another human being’s day, week, or life.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLLDo you need strength? Peace? Wisdom? Direction? Discipline? Ask for it! God will hear you.
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Every one of us can blame somebody for something that has happened in our lives. But don’t waste your time. What we need most is a steady stream of love flowing among us. Love that quickly forgives, willingly overlooks, and refuses to take offense.
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Authentic men aren’t afraid to show affection, release their feelings, hug their children, cry when they’re sad, admit it when they’re wrong, and ask for help when they need it.
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Dream big don’t let anybody or anything break your wishbone. Stay strong, full of faith, and courageous. Keep that backbone straight. And along the way, don’t forget to laugh and enjoy the journey.
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The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail.
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Strength comes from choosing to fully trust, pray, and praise. Our circumstances may not change, but in the process we change.
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Let`s choose each day and every day to keep an attitude of faith and joy and belief and compassion.
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Faith is like lighting the torch that passes from one person to the next. You can’t light the torch of another if yours isn’t burning.
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It’s not enough merely to believe there is a God. You must believe in the God who is there.
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Friends make life a lot more fun.
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Encourage one another. Many times a word of praise or thanks or appreciation or cheer has kept people on their feet.
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On tough days, you gotta have heart. Don’t quit, whatever you do. Persevere.
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Walk by faith! Stop the plague of worry. Relax! Learn to say, “Lord, this is Your battle.”
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One of the worst things you can give to your people is someone you’re not.
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God often does His best work in us when He catches us by surprise and introduces a change that is completely against our own desire.
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I’m here today to warn you: I want you to watch out for the adversary. Guard yourself from any spirit of entitlement. Restrain any and all subtle temptation to gain attention or to find ways to promote yourself.
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