A Quick Encouragement from the Bible

Life's decisions and stresses can certainly put us under a great deal of pressure, and the Bible offers some key points to remember as we go through life's pressure cooker. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://getencouraged.blog/2020/11/15/pressure-cooker-of-life/

In hard times, it is easy to quit, but not quitting can bring a great reward. It did for one man whose friends persisted in the face of many obstacles. In this episode, we will meet this man and his friends and see how their example encourages us today. You can find more at getencouraged.blog.

Feelings of rejection and being failed by God can come amid hard times, yet the Bible offers encouragement to push through these feelings. This episode discusses how the Psalmist resolved these feelings in Psalm 77. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://getencouraged.blog/2021/05/13/feeling-rejected-heres-help/

A number of folks are finding their way through a fearful season right now, and the Bible offers encouragement for handling our fears. In this episode, we'll take a look at a Biblically suggested response to fear. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://getencouraged.blog/2021/01/14/are-you-afraid/

Where is God? Why is he not answering? Questions we all ask during times of suffering, and Isaiah offers 3 keys worth remembering during these times. This episode takes a look at the keys Isaiah offers in chapter 40. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://getencouraged.blog/2021/05/06/3-keys-to-remember-amid-suffering/

The Lord provides us with personal guidance. He does not stay at a distance hoping we find our way. Rather, he personally goes before us. He helps; he leads; he guides. This episode reminds us of this promise found in the Bible.

Another sleepless night as it seems the world's problems are waiting outside our window for an opportune time to pounce. Fear and anxiety keep us awake, and in this episode we are reminded of our security in the Lord. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://getencouraged.blog/2021/04/29/sleepless-nights-can-become-restful-ones/

All the Gospel writers tell us of a resurrection. Each takes a different angle, but they all come to the same climax: an empty tomb. Our hope rests in Jesus coming out of the tomb, but how do we know our hope is in the right place? In this episode, we discuss 4 reasons we can be sure the tomb is empty. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://getencouraged.blog/2021/04/26/4-reasons-the-tomb-is-empty/

A fishless night brought Peter and the other disciples face-to-face with a resurrected Jesus, and Peter illustrates why we can be confident when taking our mistakes and failures straight to the Lord. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://getencouraged.blog/2021/04/22/appearing-to-boost-our-confidence/

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