Encouragement
An Encouraging Solution for a Dead Church (illustration)
Philip Brooks was once asked what he would do to encourage and revive a dead church. His reply was, “I would take up a missionary offering.” (Source Unknown). …
Mother encourages her son to get out of bed (illustration)
A mother watched her son begin to drain of energy. He’d lost his desire to get out of bed. She heard the alarm go off through his bedroom door. Apparently he just kept punching the little snooze button on the top. Finally, after 3 or 4 extra rings she walked in and said, &r …
The gift of encouragement (illustration)
Do you know someone who has: A song waiting to be sung? Some are waiting to be hung? A piece waiting to be played? A scene waiting to be staged? A tale waiting to be told? A book waiting to be sold? A rhyme waiting to be read? A speech waiting to be said? If you do, don’t let the …
If I had only changed myself first (illustration)
When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser and realized the world would not change I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country: but it too seemed immovable. As I grew into my twili …
The best man reads the wrong verse (illustration)
A young couple, very much in love, were getting married in church. However, Sue the wife was very nervous about the big occasion and so the vicar chose one verse that he felt would be a great encouragement to them. The verse was 1 Jn 4:18 which says: “There is no fear in …
Farmer didn’t want to discourage his pointer dog (illustration)
During quail season in Georgia, an Atlanta journalist met an old farmer hunting with an ancient pointer at his side. Twice the dog ran rheumatically ahead and pointed. Twice his master fired into the open air. When the journalist saw no birds rise, he asked the farmer for an expl …
Ward - Encourage me, and I will not forget you (illustration)
William Ward said, “Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you.” (Source Unknown). …
Encouraging words may cause people to live longer (illustration)
Appropriately spoken words that encourage, soothe, or commend can be very uplifting, even to the point of helping someone feel better physically. It is a well known fact that our mental well being has a lot to do with our physical well being. If you are fortunate enough to have a …
