discouragement

In the Second Boer War in South Africa, 13,000 British troops were trapped for 118 days in what is now known as the Siege of Ladysmith. Food diminished, and disease grew. Worst of all, discouragement set in. A civilian was arrested, tried, and sentenced to a year in jail for being a discourager! This man was not a traitor, but he walked around town and spoke discouraging things to men who were on guard against the enemy. The deepest wound you can inflict is to wound a person’s spirit (Proverbs 18:14). Image of the relief of the siege

The Power of Encouragement and the Peril of Discouragement 

October 8, 2026
Discouragement is rampant these days. Spiritual warfare has intensified, and the battle for truth, righteousness, and souls has never been fiercer. It should be a reminder to us that victory...
Disappointments are a part of life in an imperfect world. Every day we deal with disappointments with circumstances, people, and even ourselves. Dealing with Disappointment - Part I, Luke 24

Dealing with Disappointment – Part I

April 28, 2016
We all have them. Disappointments are a part of life in an imperfect world. Every day we face the possibility of disappointment with circumstances, people, and even ourselves. It may...
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Don’t Lose Your Joy!

May 31, 2014
Don't Lose Your Joy! This world is full of joy stealers.  Behind them all is a miserable devil whose only delight is to "steal, kill, and destroy."  It is a...
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What to Do When You Are Tired

April 19, 2014
What to Do When You Are Tired We all get tired. Even the Lord Jesus in His perfect humanity experienced weariness. (Read more about that here).The best of men in...
Arched Milky Way over the mountain dirt road in summer. Beautiful night landscape with starry sky, milky way arch, trail in mountain village, hills, green grass and purple flowers. Space and galaxy

Don’t Quit!

April 6, 2013
Napoleon said that in every major conflict there is a ten to fifteen minute period when the battle is won or lost.  It is the critical time.  Conquer it and...