IN-Courage

Pastor Roy talks about a new scientific discovery that is saving millions of lives from Dengue Fever. How encouraging is that? Did you know that a lobster diver was sucked up by a whale this week? He survived and told his story. We each have a story to tell. Is it about the worst thing that has happened or the best thing?

Pastor Roy looks at what God asked Joshua to do after Moses died. It wasn't just one battle, one river crossing, or one hardship that was ahead. The Bible talks about great promises for those who endure great difficulty. Today we are encouraged by those promises. There is a crown waiting for those who wear ashes.

Pastor Roy brings this week's episode from Utah. He talks about traveling across the country and seeing all of the different old growth forests, rivers, canyons, and deserts. He sees God's hand in all the beauty and diversity around him just like the writer of Psalm 104. The Creator of the Universe cares about every detail of nature and our lives.

Pastor Roy talks about the uncomfortable word, "CHANGE." God asked Abraham to have faith and trust Him. Sometimes we are asked to do the same. As Pastor Roy transitions into a new season of life we can take encouragement from God's Word and the story of God's faithfulness to Abraham. 

Pastor Roy quotes the author of, The Happiest Man On Earth, Eddie Jaku who said, "Shared sorrow is half sorrow, but shared pleasure is double." His remarkable story of loss and the rebuilding of his life after the Holocaust brings us encouragement. 

In today's talk, Pastor Roy takes a lesson from Habakkuk who was able to keep praising God even though he had lost almost everything.  We can take encouragement in knowing that God is eternal and gives us a certainty beyond today's circumstances.

We look at the words of Paul when he talks about how we are children of God and as such, we have so much potential. 

Pastor Roy gives some practical ways to lift those around you with simple things like a smile, giving positive praise, or celebrating someone's achievement; you can make someone's day a little brighter.

Today Pastor Roy tells stories of people who became wealthy over night from unforeseen inheritances. We may not become instant millionaires, but we have the hope of a bright future in heaven.  

We sometimes forget that one of the most effective sources of encouragement is prayer! We no longer feel alone or burdened when we give those anxious things to the Creator.