Our encouragement today comes from a conversation with

my three-and-a-half-year-old grandson Jacob. If you ever fear for our

future leaders, fear no more. Listen to some logical and compassionate

thinking from my grandson.

Our encouragement today comes from some recent thinking

about my flaws, and the solutions to those flaws. This may be a rather

crazy use of three of your minutes, but I think you can follow my logic.

I just hope that it provides even a glimmer of encouragement for you.

Our encouragement today comes from some recent thinking

about connections. This is my second go at the power and encouragement

of connections. Guess it's an important topic. Hope you gain some

new insights and encouragement.

Our encouragement today comes from an unusual place.

The encouragement comes from a beautiful blue Opus 88 Koloro eye dropper

fountain pen with a fine nib. You'll have to listen to see where I drew

my encouragement. Have a delightfully encouraging week, no matter what.

Our encouragement today comes from some thinking about

the tsunami of opportunities and possibilities before us. We live in a

remarkable time where there is a veritable smorgasbord feast of things

to experience. Come with me to think about them and also the balance of life.

Our encouragement today comes from some thinking about

presence and attention. Even when I try hard to be present and pay

attention, I fail. Listen to this saga of a train ride to Jim Thorpe PA

and find some encouragement or at least some brutal honesty.

Our encouragement today comes from an observation I made

after playing hard with my grandson today. It's an observation about

experiencing life to its fullest (in my opinion). Listen and be

encouraged to get in there, mix it up, and enjoy life.

Our encouragement today comes from an image I saw on Rt 41

between Lancaster PA and West Grove PA. It was a simple peace sign but

it was in the delivery and it made me think. Then came a revolutionary idea

from my Cousin about the power of COOPERATION. Listen and then share it.

Our encouragement today comes from an image I caught while playing

on a playground with my grandson Jacob. It's a simple image, but it gave me

great insights into God's open, caring, compassionate hand. I hope this

little story encourages you too.

Our encouragement today comes from some simple quiet time

on a Sunday afternoon. It's a joy to describe it for you. The challenge is

finding your own sweet spot for recharging your batteries. Once you know it,

name it and do it, you'll be glad you did. Listen to mine.