Today's devotional: encourage somebody today!
There's nothing quite so uplifting as receiving an unexpected compliment or a kind word in the...
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Books for When You Need to Encourage Someone
Some people just have that special touch, the right words to say, the right things to do, the gift encouragement. Those are the ones that everyone wants at their side when troubles come. My mama has this gift. She can handle messy. Seriously, this is one of the secret and best things about my mother. […]
http://faithgateway.com/books-for-when-you-need-to-encourage/
Making God Cry - #6485
David prayed a great prayer, and it is a great one for all of us to echo, probably on a daily basis. I probably need to echo it several times a day. He simply said, "Lord, set a watch before my mouth." Put a guard there. Be very careful to never tear down someone that God is building.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-relationships/making-god-cry-6485
The Great Cheerleader Shortage - #6412
The church is experiencing right now a major cheerleader shortage. And you could be a part of the Aaron and Hur brigade that's part of the answer. Maybe not a player, but you could encourage a leader; you could stir up support for a leader; you could offer praise to someone who has a bucket full of criticism already. Don't wait till the funeral to give it to him.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/the-great-cheerleader-shortag...
True Woman: A Lesson on Becoming an Affirmer
I’ve heard it said that it takes seven compliments to undo a single criticism. If that’s true, we should be complimenting others—a lot.
http://truewoman.com/?id=1726
True Woman: Yoo-Hoo, I'm Up Here, Honey!
I want to be his number one encourager and affirmer. But I’ve noticed something. With children, grandchildren, young wives, friends, and co-workers . . . it’s easy to find the words of encouragement and support for them. I wish that were true with the hubby–but it’s not.
http://truewoman.com/?id=1672
True Woman: Balcony People
Are you a "balcony person" or a "basement person"?
http://truewoman.com/?id=1671
True Woman: Miracles Still Happen!
“I was at my wits end with my husband. We’ve been married just over a year and have had some of the worst verbal, knock-down, drag-out fights of my life! We’re like junkyard dogs with a bone—ain’t NOBODY gonna take from us what we believe is ours."
http://truewoman.com/?id=1616
True Woman: My Mom’s Courage-Infusing Words
I started noticing that the incredibly encouraging emails my mom regularly sent me were full of Scripture. They weren’t just hopeful sentiments from a mom, but actual promises from God that gave me something sturdy to cling to.
http://truewoman.com/?id=1492
True Woman Blog: Pull Off the Tape and Bless!
Recently I overheard a young man complain that he received plenty of pats on the back at work, but had to work really hard to ever hear any kind of compliment at home . . .
http://truewoman.com/?id=1082
The Men Speak Out
Men respond to the question: How can women affirm and encourage them to express godly masculinity in the home and church?
http://reviveourhearts.com/topics/downloads/index.php?id=10538