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Encouragement for Troubling Times

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” ― Winston Churchill.

Encouragement #1: Tune out most news. Timeless news, not today’s news is what matters.

  • Mark 13:5-8

Encouragement #2: Watch out for yourself. Self preservation is not being selfish.

  • Mark 13:9

Encouragement #3: Stay focused on the mission. You have a contribution to make. Focusing on what you have no control over helps no one; make your contribution and leave the rest to God.

  • Mark 13:10

Encouragement #4: You are never doing life alone. God is with you.

  • Mark 13:11

Encouragement #5: You don’t have to collect “likes”. Being liked is not the goal, being right about what matters is the goal.

  • Mark 13:12-13

Encouragement #6: Going another day is enough. Do your duty today and leave tomorrow to God.

  • Mark 13:13b

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

Jesus (Matthew 6:34)
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These are the random musings of a man whose goal is to make Jesus the paramount pursuit of my life who, while in this effort, is writing down a few lessons I've learned along the way. You'll have to decide if they are worth heeding but at least you may learn a few things not to do.

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  1. My dear brother in the Lord. Your message here should be “stolen” by every pastor and preached as their New Year’s sermon at the start of every year till Jesus calls us home. So few words, such power and impact. I enjoy your emails every time one arrives. They are always insightful and impactful, but just like my favorite baseball players, once in while instead of just a homerun, you hit a spiritual walk off grand slam. Awesome word! Keep up the good work!!!!!! Blessings to you in 2024 for all you are doing for the Kingdom.

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