This is a podcast series for periodic encouragement. Much of it comes from God's Word, but sometimes I get a helpful, random encouraging thought. It's all good! My wish and prayer for you is that you are Extravagantly Blessed!
Our encouragement today comes from editing some amazing Antarctica photos. I learned this new feature on my iPhone and it has some interesting theological ramifications. Listen and be encouraged. Have a great one!
Our encouragement today comes from reflecting on some jumnbles in my day. Perhaps your day gets jumbled from time to time. Listen to my reflections on my jumbled day. Maybe it will encourage you to do some soul searchng as well! Have a great one!
Our encouragement today comes from some recent observations. I share four little life stories that have given me a boost, made me smile, warmed my heart, and just plain encouraged me along the way. My hope is that you notice those little things in your life!
Our encouragement today comes from an observation while driving to an appointment in 37-degree weather. I remembered how 37 degrees impacted some dear friends of mine. Listen to my story. My hope is that you get encouraged by 37 too!
Our encouragement today comes from an observation along the Northwest Lancaster County River trail. I noticed the trees and poles blanketed with vines and ivy. This set off my imagination about blankets. My hope is that you get encouraged!
Our encouragement today comes from a strange connection I made by hitting my brakes to avoid hitting a dove. I wore away some of my brake life but then connected it to what my Lord Jesus did for me..... and you! Listen and be encouraged.
Our encouragement today comes from seeing God at work. I had written my daily prayer in my journal and almost instantly God started to unfold His glory, majesty, and beauty in an answer to prayer! I'm constantly amazed and in awe! Keep on praying!
Our encouragement today comes from a bit of brainstorming. I pondered some questions, words, affirmations, and images that would serve to bless, boost, and encourage others. You may find some of these useful in your own conversations!
Our encouragement today comes from my ride on the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail last Thursday. I smelled something wonderful and it got me thinking about some important life matters. Maybe it will encourage you to think differently!
Our encouragement today comes from an experience at the Philadelphia International Airport, Concourse C, gate 27. Lisa and I were bumped up to First Class on our flight to Miami. Listen to my reflections on this wonderful experience and be encouraged!
Our encouragement today comes from a little boy with large rubber boots, looking eager to help with a messy project. It melted my heart and made me think. I hope it does the same for you. Be encouraged as you build relationships.
Our encouragement today comes from a quote by King David and the writing of Jesus' brother James. I named it a One Two punch because I read the David quote one day and heard the sermon on James the next day! Love the one two punch of positive encouragement.
Our encouragement today comes from some simple tips and tricks to be 'on time' for appointments and events. What is embarassing is that just yesterday I was 5 minutes late to an appointment because I didn't double check the address in my GPS. UGH!
Our encouragement today comes from some observations made at the Kitchen Kettle Village in Intercourse, PA. It's a favorite stop for my grandson, Jacob and me. Two different people went above and beyond for us and it not only encouraged me, but inspired me.
Our encouragement today comes from a very simple, no-brainer concept of compliments! Yea, just saying some positive specific things you notice about someone or something! We can all increase the joy, life and energy in the room by handing out sincere compliments. I know you can do this!
Our encouragement today comes from another routine that my Lynx point Siamese cat Frank and I have. Frank's new routine is rather quirky but it definitely points to the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. I wonder what routines you and your pets have that point to unconditional love?
Our encouragement today comes from the realization that my personal autoresponder often returns an instant negative message that shuts down communication. I'm encouraged to try to turn OFF this autoresponder and take the time to understand. Listen and see if this resonates with you.
Our encouragement today comes from the three little words, It's a choice. When you stop, pause, and consider that we all have a huge variety of choices to make, why not make good, positive, upbeat, encouraging choices. Listen to my rationale.
Our encouragement today comes from my lunch diet. It was inspired years ago by a friendly dietician, but then was recently modified. You won't believe where the conversation about my diet took me! Listen, laugh, and be inspired.
Our encouragement today comes from being watched. I know that sounds strange, but you know that there are eyes and cameras EVERYWHERE! This reminded me that our loving heavenly Father is watching over us ALL THE TIME! Be at peace in God's gaze!
Our encouragement today comes from the reality that personal presence is preferred over social media or other virtual ways of connecting. You'll be amazed at what I discovered. Listen, be encouraged, and then go and be an encourager with your presence!
Our encouragement today comes from just three little things I notices on a Sunday. These three little things reminded me to pay attention to other little things around me and notice more of God's rich blessings. May you be encouraged too!
Our encouragement today comes from two scriptures from Exodus. Both show some wonderful ways of working together for a larger, positive outcome. Listen, be encourahged, and then thank your existing teammates or build your own supportive team.
Our encouragement today comes from waiting patiently and sometimes impatiently on my cruise ship veranda for God's inspiration. Sometimes you have to let go of your desire to move forward until God guides and directs and inspires.
Our encouragement today comes from an old book I read titled, Do It Now and from using my gift of encouragement while on a 'do it now' errand. I hope that you can be doubly encouraged too.
Our encouragement today comes from thinking about the end times and how it relates to "TBD." It's a crazy intersection of ideas, but if you know me by now, you aren't surprised. Listen to my short episode and then be encouraged by what is TBD.
Our encouragement today comes from being called out by my four-year-old grandson, Jacob. It proves to me that the little ones notice EVERYTHING and sometimes speak up for what's right. Listen to my story and be encouraged.
Our encouragement today comes from a near catastrophic car wreck. It showed me close up the incredible, protective hand of God on my life. It made me reflect on many other incidents where God's intervention saved my life. Listen and reflect on your own life.
Our encouragement today comes from a visit from an inquisitive neighbor. She came to learn something from us and she came with a notepad and pen. This image encouraged me and made me think about learning and curiosity. Listen and be encouraged.
Our encouragement today comes from a beautiful picture of the seashore. Of course it started me thinking about the vastness of the grains of sand. This then started me thinking about the vastness of God's love for you and for me. Listen and be encouraged.
Our encouragement today comes from thinking about light. I'm not sure why I started thinking about it, but I did and you enjoy the ramblings as well as the providential irony in a sermon text I received when I started writing about light.
Our encouragement today comes from a rather random observation made after our vacation and from an act of generosity at Starbucks. I hope you're encouraged to do something fun for yourself and also challenged at the same time.
Our encouragement today comes from an interesting observation made while reading Ecclesiastes chapter two. It's really a beautiful nugget of truth for a fulfilling life. I hope you're encouraged and challenged at the same time.
Our encouragement today comes from my schedule today, which happened to include a bunch of slack time. Makes me want to build more slack time into my calendar. Listen and then think about where you could build in some slack time.
Our encouragement today comes from paying attention to the many unique roles of members of a symphony. I noticed how each one plays a unique role that harmonizes with others. They don't play all the time but contribute their unique gift at just the right moment in the right intensity.
Our encouragement today comes from a red Chevy pickup truck with the logo - Koinonia Guide Service on the side. It got me thinking about the various types of guides we use in our lives. Perhaps it will get you thinking about that too.
Our encouragement today comes from a random observation made about the state of the world. But, if you know me, this is fairly typical. I hope that it spurs you on to some creative thinking around your own situation. Let's think about less.
Our encouragement today comes from an observation made about my brown leather belt from Mexico. Yes, I know this is odd, but listen to my thinking about this belt. It may cause you you to pause and think about your own work.
Our encouragement today comes from another ride on the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail. But this encouragement comes from what I didn't see. It made me ponder some deeper mysteries. Perhaps you'll be encouraced by this reflection and what you don't see.
Our encouragement today comes from a gorgeous sunrise on the way to the river trail. It brought back some childhood memories which then triggered some theological reflection. Listen up and be encouraged.
Our encouragement today comes from another insight on the Northwest Lancaster County River trail. I had to keep my mouth closed to keep the bugs out, which started me thinking. I then started to reflect on other times where keeping my mouth shut was a wise decision. Listen up and be encouraged.
Our encouragement today comes from another insight on the Northwest Lancaster County River trail. I had to downshift three times to climb a hill. But, I had anticipated it, so all is well. I then started to reflect on the concept of anticipation. Listen up and be encouraged in your own anticipation.
Our encouragement today comes from our speed along the Northwest Lancaster County River trail. It gave me pause to reflect on the categories with which we evaluate or assess our experiences. Hope you are encouraged with this very simple observation.
Our encouragement today comes from my Lynx point Siamese cat, Frank. Frank is our rescue cat and is a rather strange dude, but today, I realized that he could encourage me in a unique way. Listen and perhaps you'll be encouraged too!
Our encouragement today comes from my study of a parable in Mark 4:26-34. This parable delineates responsibility for what we do and what God does AND it takes the pressure off of you and me. We just plant the seeds we're given and then rest and sleep and wait patiently for God's growing activity.
Our encouragement today comes from a brief observation of nature, as I sat in front of John Wright's Restaurant in Wrightsville, PA! Listen to this short podcast on the serenity I felt by pausing to sit and enjoy the meandering flow river. I hope you get somne encouragement from this.
Our encouragement today comes from a Biblical concept. It really is the thought that counts! It's a matter of the heart! Listen to a few examples to see where this concept comes alive. And then of course, find ways to apply the thoughts in your life.
Our encouragement today comes from a very simple concept. It's simple but oh man, does it have powerful consequences. The concept is simply "changing your perspective." I give you a number of examples and then challenge you to discover your own!
Our encouragement today comes from an observation I made about God's proactive, positive nature. This podcast just might lift your spirits and help you to be proactively positive and loving. If it does, you'll be encouraged and changed!
Our encouragement today comes from an observation that my friend Dennis made about our uniqueness. It made me stop and think, so I hope it makes you stop and think, too. In an encouraging and hopeful way.
Our encouragement today comes from another observation about flash mobs. I originally posted encouragement by a flash mob in August of 2021 and I encourage you to listen to that one, too, but I have a second observation about the one who started flash mobs over 2000 years ago. Listen, follow, and be encouraged.
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