As the events of Passion Week unfold, today is the day many begin preparing for Jesus' death. Can we find hope in his resurrection? Today's encouragement reminds us there is great hope in his resurrection. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://getencouraged.blog/2020/04/21/can-we-find-hope-in-christs-resurrection/

Jesus cleanses the Temple, and in doing so, reminds us all that grace is free. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://getencouraged.blog/2023/04/03/holy-monday-a-reminder-forgiveness-is-free/

Jesus' entrance on Palm Sunday brought with it an announcement like none other. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://getencouraged.blog/2023/04/02/palm-sunday-an-announcement-like-none-other/

In the same way it took years to construct the Temple, it may take some time to turn our lives into the mosaic the Lord desires. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://getencouraged.blog/2020/06/12/failure-creates-a-mosaic/

What does it mean to be a neighbor? Here are some practical suggestions to help be a Good Samaritan in today's world. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://getencouraged.blog/2020/07/01/4-ways-to-be-todays-good-samaritan/

In Luke's Gospel, Jesus uses a parable of a good Samaritan to illustrate an important fact about being a neighbor. A person in need was contacted by three travelors, but only one neighbor. Which travelor are you? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://getencouraged.blog/2020/06/30/which-character-are-you/

"Who is my neighbor?" This question was given to Jesus, and he challenged the "norm" of the day with his answer. In doing so, he also gives you and I a challenge. How well do we meet it? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://getencouraged.blog/2020/06/26/who-is-my-neighbor/