Our encouragement today comes from an image I had on Labor

Day Monday as I was pumping up the tires of our recumbent trikes.

It might be a strange image, but indeed it is a powerful one,

because we are safely held in the palm of God's hands.

Our encouragement today comes from pondering the toughness

of life while pedaling along the Northwest Lancaster County Rivertrail.

I think that you will find these two thoughts useful in this chaotic,

difficult, rough and tumble world.

Our encouragement today comes from my weekly Lunch engagement

with my mom. We love spending time together and get into some interesting

topics. Today's topic turned theological and is quite helpful for when

bad things happen to us and others.

Our encouragement today comes from a lovely, serene,

peaceful weekend in Dallas Center Iowa with Dave and Dianne.

Our encouragement today comes from editing some amazing Antarctica

photos. I learned this new feature on my iPhone and it has some interesting

theological ramifications. Listen and be encouraged. Have a great one!

Our encouragement today comes from reflecting on some jumnbles

in my day. Perhaps your day gets jumbled from time to time. Listen to

my reflections on my jumbled day. Maybe it will encourage you to do some

soul searchng as well! Have a great one!

Our encouragement today comes from some recent observations.

I share four little life stories that have given me a boost, made me smile,

warmed my heart, and just plain encouraged me along the way.

My hope is that you notice those little things in your life!

Our encouragement today comes from some reflection time on

why I haven't podcasted in a couple of months. This is a simple

concept to say, but sometimes hard to do. Create the time and space

in your busy schedule to learn how to improve!

Our encouragement today comes from an observation

while driving to an appointment in 37-degree weather. I remembered

how 37 degrees impacted some dear friends of mine. Listen to my story.

My hope is that you get encouraged by 37 too!

Our encouragement today comes from an observation

along the Northwest Lancaster County River trail. I noticed

the trees and poles blanketed with vines and ivy. This set off

my imagination about blankets. My hope is that you get encouraged!