Tuesday, March 31, 2009

e-encouragement

Encouragement. What is it, really? Courage comes from the word heart. So to encourage literally means to build or strengthen the heart. God charges us in His Word to build up others and ourselves in Him, even daily, so that our hearts will be protected and prepared for a life of service to Him.

“Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing” (1Th 5:11).

“But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called "Today," so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin” (Heb 3:13).

Recently, I was invited to participate in a new way of encouraging others in the Lord through the use of the Internet. WebTV4Women.tv is a new one-of-a-kind FREE e-community for women, driven by some of the most nationally-recognized leaders in women’s ministry. It is an honor to work with such an incredible group of ladies.

I invite you to join my friend, author and speaker Karol Ladd, for a Fresh Start to your week. This weekly WebTV show is a brief Monday morning webcast, including a devotional by Karol and an additional segment or two by some of her friends – one of which is me! I am so excited to have the opportunity to join her in this new venue, sharing God’s love internationally through the Internet and encouraging others in their spiritual walk.

This week’s Fresh Start show includes my interview with friend, Lynn Nikaidoh, a remarkable woman who has remained steadfast in her faith despite the tragic loss of her stepson. Please take time today for a Fresh Start to your week, and receive strength and encouragement for your soul.

2 comments:

Jennifer Taylor said...

Encouragement is so necessary in this fallen world. I try so hard to encourage my daughter. She has special needs and she will soon be 12 and going through that difficult time of transition into teenage life.

His Study and His Scribe * Karyn Brownlee said...

Thank you for your comments! It is encouraging to me to know that the words God compels me to write are being read and hopefully spurring others on in their faith walks. You may be interested in sharing my other blog with your daughter. It's designed for teen girls - daughtersbydesign.blogspot.com. May God bless you in your writing ministry!