Our encouragement today comes from an observation

made about my brown leather belt from Mexico. Yes, I know this is

odd, but listen to my thinking about this belt. It may cause you

you to pause and think about your own work.

Our encouragement today comes from another ride on the

Northwest Lancaster County River Trail. But this encouragement comes

from what I didn't see. It made me ponder some deeper mysteries.

Perhaps you'll be encouraced by this reflection and what you don't see.

Our encouragement today comes from a gorgeous sunrise on the

way to the river trail. It brought back some childhood memories which

then triggered some theological reflection. Listen up and be encouraged.

Our encouragement today comes from another insight on the Northwest

Lancaster County River trail. I had to keep my mouth closed to keep the bugs

out, which started me thinking. I then started to reflect on other times where

keeping my mouth shut was a wise decision. Listen up and be encouraged.

Our encouragement today comes from another insight on the Northwest

Lancaster County River trail. I had to downshift three times to climb a hill.

But, I had anticipated it, so all is well. I then started to reflect on

the concept of anticipation. Listen up and be encouraged in your own anticipation.

Our encouragement today comes from our speed along the Northwest

Lancaster County River trail. It gave me pause to reflect on the categories

with which we evaluate or assess our experiences. Hope you are encouraged with

this very simple observation.

Our encouragement today comes from my Lynx point Siamese cat, Frank.

Frank is our rescue cat and is a rather strange dude, but today, I realized

that he could encourage me in a unique way. Listen and perhaps you'll

be encouraged too!

Our encouragement today comes from my study of a parable in Mark 4:26-34.

This parable delineates responsibility for what we do and what God does AND it

takes the pressure off of you and me. We just plant the seeds we're given and

then rest and sleep and wait patiently for God's growing activity.

Our encouragement today comes from a brief observation

of nature, as I sat in front of John Wright's Restaurant in Wrightsville, PA!

Listen to this short podcast on the serenity I felt by pausing to sit and

enjoy the meandering flow river. I hope you get somne encouragement from this.

Our encouragement today comes from a Biblical concept.

It really is the thought that counts! It's a matter of the heart!

Listen to a few examples to see where this concept comes alive.

And then of course, find ways to apply the thoughts in your life.