Encourage0gramApril 6, 2020 This is Monday of Passion week. Matthew 21:12-20, Mark 11:12-21, Luke 19:45-46The major events on Monday are the cursing of the fig tree and the cleansing of the Temple. I am struck by the perfect way Jesus quotes the Old Testament. Each one fits...
April 6, 2020To all of my most trusted prayer partners, I ask you to devote yourself, your family and friends to prayer this Friday April 10, 2020. Please select a block of at least one half hour for prayer. I am trusting God who calls us to pray to give you wisdom and...
Encourage0gram April 4, 2020 Here is an outline of the Passion Week Schedule: Palm Sunday Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:29-44, John 12:12-19 Monday Matthew 21:12-20, Mark 11:12-21, Luke 19:45-46 Tuesday and Wednesday Matthew 21:21-26:16, Mark...
Encourage0gram April 3, 2020 Been thinking about Lamenting. There are nine Hebrew words translated “lament.” They include words to mourn, to wail, to weep, and to chant a mournful song. The book of “Lamentations” was written by Jeremiah after...
Encourage0gramApril 2, 2020 Beloved in the Lord, We are living through very difficult circumstances. This coronavirus is impacting the lives of everyone on the planet. The basic issues are life and death. Many are searching for an answer for the question of life after...
April 1, 2020Encourage0gram This day is called April Fools day. Here is a brief survey of the history of the day according to the History Channel. “Although April Fools’ Day, also called All Fools’ Day, has been celebrated for several centuries by different...
Encourage0gramMarch 31, 2020 He is Risen! I am captivated in my heart and soul by the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Such a unique, once for all time miracle! Jesus predicted it then fulfilled it! But we must not be satisfied to just celebrate the...
Encourage0gramMarch 30, 2020 Dear Fellow-Followers of Jesus, Let us live today with confidence that what we do and say is never in vain. It is never futile or without purpose. God is recording each word so speak with wisdom and love to everyone you meet. I challenge myself and...
Encourage0gramSunday March 29,2020Greetings in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord, Today is our regularly scheduled Fifth Sunday Family Worship. This is the time when everyone gathers. All generations and All cultures come together for an hour of blessings. Let me just say...
Encourage0gramMarch 28, 2020 Dear Ones, I have been re-reading The Pilgrim’s Progress. It was written from a prison cell by Pastor John Bunyan. He successfully shepherded his flock from prison! He wrote transcripts of sermons to be read each Sunday. Lambs...