Articles on Encouragement

10 Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

1. You need to connect with people. The worst thing you can do is isolate yourself from the very people God may want to use to encourage and restore...

The Blessing Is On the Other Side

“You’ve got to push through your trial to get through to your breakthrough.”Ever heard that? Sounds like a very inspiring sermon, doesn’t it?You get...

Hijacked: A Bible Believing Episcopal Priest Takes a Stand

Editor's Note: Homosexual cleric, the Rev. Gene Robinson, was confirmed as the denomination's first openly-gay bishop at the recent Episcopal...

A Faithful Narrative of the Surprising Work of God (Part 1)

Preface:Rev. and Honored Sir,Having seen your letter to my honored Uncle Williams of Hatfield, of July 20, wherein you inform him of the notice that...

No 'Big Losers' Here

It’s a new season for one of my favorite shows, NBC’s The Biggest Loser. Each week the contestants participate in challenges, feverishly exercise,...

Changing Zip Codes: Devotions for Movers

Think Inside the Box

Last summer I spent a couple of days away from Virginia Beach on a mini vacation. As one of my mementos from that weekend experience, I purchased a...

The Creator is Greater

Are there days when all you can think about is what has been lost, what has been taken from you, what has been stolen from you?It is easy to focus on...

The Languishing Lawnmower and the State of My Soul

On a weeknight recently, I had determined to cut the grass. My roommate had asked me to do the outdoor duty since she had recently gotten stitches in...

God, Unclog My Spirit

After work, I basically hit a wall yesterday. I love my job, I have a great church, and I have caring friends and family, and I am seeing success in...