Encouraging Words, Scripture, Quotes, Poetry

Scripture, quotes, and messages that inspire the God breathed Word into life

Be the Ripple

We are all pebbles in the universe. We either stay in place as life flows on by or we move. Sometimes, the current is so strong we tumble, lose our way, and become unsettled. The ones who move along with the flow of the waters in peaceful determination can change the dynamics of life for […]

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Have We Forgotten?

Have we forgotten? Are we still united under God? 9-11-01 was a terrifying day. There was so much uncertainty. The useless deaths kept mounting up. The panic was felt through the TV reports. Yet, there were heroes who charged into the dangerous rubble to save whomever they could as hundreds ran away from the scene.

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Trust

There is no darkness in God. When darkness envelopes your life, reach out in trust and faith to the light of the world. Grab hold of the lifeline freely offered through Jesus. This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you that God is light, and in him is no darkness

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Are You Thirsty?

Not all who are thirsty will partake. Will you? What do you thirst for in life? Happiness, financial security, success, peace, simpler lifestyle, love? All of these are not capable of satisfying your thirst forever. Change happens, and your world turns upside down. There is only one living water that satisfies the thirst forever. Jesus!

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Dark to Light

In our darkest season, the light comes through glimmers like the stars and moon. It is still dark none the less. In our patient waiting, we rise with the sun. We see more clearly, we awaken to the change, and we embrace the silence before the sunrise in thankfulness for this new season. Don’t give

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Collecting Moments

What are the moments you are collecting in life?  We all are collecting something in this walk on earth.  At the end of the day, if your collection is made up of anger, bitterness, hate, unhappiness, fear, and worry, you are missing out on your collection of God memories. It is in our human nature

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Labors of Love

Life is a conglomerate of labor. From birth through death, there is a struggle. Jesus’ life and torturous death were a labor of love for the sole purpose of saving you and I to the masterpiece of heaven. Ask any woman who has given birth about the struggles of pregnancy and labor. She will tell

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Good Labor

God works tirelessly in the realm of the unseen for our good. Too many times, God’s work goes unnoticed because faith is shallow and what is seen and tangible becomes more worthy of our time and efforts. As we go about our lives, let us never forget Gods orchestration in the workings of our daily

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A Delicate Contrast

A Morning Glory randomly grew in my potted rosemary, and I am mesmerized by the beautiful contrast. It is perfectly placed, accenting the strong woodsy rosemary with delicate white flowers. It amazes me how creation figures out the nature of what works in harmony. Yet, I should not be surprised as God knows exactly what

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Grow Your Faith

Stand firm. Stand tall. Grow deep roots of faith. Nourish your Holy Spirit with streams of living water. The Giver of life sustains us as we grow in faith and away from the ways of the world. There is no need to fear the coming storms. Spend your time, effort, and energy growing towards heaven

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