This article is part of the series “Raising GenNext.” You can read the previous post by clicking here. Edify comes from the Greek "oikodomḗ" meaning 'the act of building.' We often use this word as a reference to spiritual encouragement. Edification is more than perfunctory praise; it is the endeavor to construct something strong. To date, we have covered the first… Continue reading Edify: Building a Strong Generation
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Why “going through the motions” is necessary at times
There is a popular song that plays occasionally on the Christian radio station called "The Motions." I had to look up the lyrics because I could only remember the chorus (even after I looked them up, they made little sense to me). This is how the chorus goes: I don't wanna go through the motions I don't wanna go one more day Without Your all consuming passion inside of me I don't wanna spend my whole life asking What if I had given everything Instead of going through the motions? Not to slaughter anyone's sacred cow (or song), but this song has got it backwards.
Keep on fighting (day 23 of the #encourage marathon)
Someone out there is tired of fighting. It might even be you.
What would you do without your Bible? (day 17 of the #encourage marathon)
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. ~ Romans 15.4, ESV Welcome to mile-marker 17 of our #encourage marathon. (If you missed yesterday's post, you can read it here.) Someone out there has a starving soul. It might even… Continue reading What would you do without your Bible? (day 17 of the #encourage marathon)
Lift those drooping hands! (Day 8 of the #encourage marathon)
Someone out there needs a little motivation. It might even be you.
26 Passages for your Marathon (with free printable)
Living the life of a Christian is like a long-distance run. Endurance is necessary to overcome every obstacle, including our own fatigue. God provides abundant assistance in this marathon---fellow runners, water, sustenance, solid shoes and some nice things to look at from time to time, but it is incumbent on us to hold up our end. We have to keep running.
Are you tired yet?
Do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance...
Praying the Word of the Lord.
Have you ever watched as someone struggled their way through difficulty, and longed to have the right words for them? Have you ever wanted to pray blessings for a brother or sister in the Lord and the words just seem so... lame?
Encouragement
I hope that you have been diligently praying for the wives of your overseers/elders this week. Part of effective prayer is watching for the results. Please get in touch with these ladies in your church and give them some encouragement. Send them a text, email, card or just give them a call. Let them know… Continue reading Encouragement
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