Sunday's Coming

Good morning again from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

LaVon and I drove to Tulsa Monday to spend some time with daughter, Stephanie and family. We have had a great visit and taken in some ball games as well. I can't help but think when we go to these games and activities that we are encouragers to our grand kids. Just as we are encourageing them we can and need to be encouragers for others as well. We want to thank each of you that encourage us on a regular basis by calling us, praying, emailing,visits and supporting our ministry. When we see how much we are missing of our grandchildrens' lives, we want to be there, but God has something for us to do, so we go and make disciples.

Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. —Psalm 118:1

Encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. --1 Thessalonians 5:11

Mark Twain once said, "I can live two months on one good compliment." People need your praise and affirmation. Be liberal with your gift of encouragement and always be on the lookout for opportunities to lift someone’s spirits.

A woman in a church has a ministry of affirmation. She must have stock in the local stationery store, because she is always writing affirming notes. Her willingness to praise someone for a job well done or encourage a person who needs a moment of inspiration has given her a profound ministry. She'll probably never give a sermon, write a book, or be famous, but I guarantee you that in God's eyes her notes of encouragement are more powerful than almost any sermon you've ever heard.

Is there someone in your life who needs a little affirmation and praise? What better gift to give them than the gift of encouragement!

Have a great day, love you, pass it on.

Don