from Donna & GenevaENCOURAGE
1. To inspire with courage, spirit, or hope: hearten
2. To spur on: stimulate
3. To give help or patronage to: foster
Synonyms--encourage, inspire, hearten, embolden
1. To inspire with courage, spirit, or hope: hearten
2. To spur on: stimulate
3. To give help or patronage to: foster
Synonyms--encourage, inspire, hearten, embolden
from Patty“Therefore, encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing”
[1 Thessalonians 5:11].
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Greetings from the great north. . . really north. . .west PA!
I probably have 10.2 seconds before one of the kids needs something or the dinner is ready. So, I had better type fast. . . but you can read it slowly, if you want.
Mark shared the e-mail with me that Patty sent out. Immediately you were added to our evening prayers. (William asks each time who you are. I say, "My friend.")
I know that people always say, "I think of you more than I write," and that is what I must say as well. I am the worst at keeping in touch with people, but I think about them often and send little ESP thoughts. I suppose more e-mail thoughts might be better to have the chance to actually reach the person.
Time is up. I'll type a little update later.
Keep the faith.
Mindy:
I have been keeping myself updated by your blog. I have also sent your name out to about 60 people who are on my prayer list.
Let me know if there is a time that we can get together. I would be happy to come to your office and have a time of prayer with you!!
"You cannot see faith, but you can see the footprints of the faithful."
"Never doubt in the darkness what God has shown you in the light."
A strong woman
is one who feels deeply
and loves fiercely.
Her tears flow just
as abundantly as her laughter.
She is not afraid to be afraid.
A strong woman
is both soft and powerful.
She takes compliments to heart
and treats herself
like the queen that she is.
A strong woman
is equally visionary and decisive.
She is able to hope
when things look hopeless.
She is both practical and spiritual.
A strong woman
in her essence
is a gift to all the world.
Thinking of you
because you're
a woman who shows
what it takes to be one.
I am so sorry to hear about your recent struggle. When I found this e-card I knew it was for you--you are a strong woman in so many ways and I know that will help you through whatever you are facing. Your kind words and thoughts have meant so much to me in the past year I hope you know that my thoughts are with you and your family now.
Mindy,
I was shocked by the news, but not by your response to it. You have a faith that is evident to anyone who knows you and it is truly a comfort to those of us who care about you.
My Sunday School class has been discussing what faith means. I can't wait to share your story this week.
Assuming all that we encounter along life's journey as a blessing from God is a maturity level that many Christians never achieve...using everything we encounter to then bless others is truly a gift.
My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you and your family.
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