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Usually a stye in the eye hurts and looks bad. But what if it did not hurt? Would a blind guy know it looked bad? Probably not! And then what? Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

Many countries celebrate a Labor Day. It’s a day set aside to honor workers for all the rights and privileges they have obtained besides the wages earned. But it doesn’t work this way in God’s economy. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026  

There is nothing so frightening to a child than a monster in the dark. As adults we also face monsters. Even though monsters frighten us, do you know what frightens monsters? Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026  

There are many traditions surrounding weddings done in various cultures and times. Jesus used one of these traditions to help us spiritually. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

Throughout history weddings have been a place for celebrations, family reunions and memory building experiences. There are also many traditions done in various cultures and times. One of these helps us understand heaven. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026  

The devil will do anything he can to try and trip up Christians and stop them from living for Jesus. Like what? And what’s to stop him? Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026    

So let’s recap the past 6 months of news. What difference did these things make in your life? Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

One person’s trash is another person’s treasure.  Antiques are like this. Still another way to look at it is -- a thing’s value is that which a person will pay for it.  And so it is spiritually. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

It is fun to pretend and play when we are kids. But if we think we are a cat do we truly become a cat? How might this impact spiritual items? Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

Sometimes in life the journey or process is rough and hated. It may cause a person to question if God is in charge or even there. Could it be we confuse the journey and its end? Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026  

We use the word good to describe something or an event. By this we affirm that it is satisfying, pleasurable or enjoyable. A cold milkshake is this when hot and thirsty. Keep this in mind as you consider the creator. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

Three major wild fires in the United States’ southwest have destroyed forests, homes and life. In the midst of this chaos, or any types of chaos,  we can have peace. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026  

Many foods, like chilly or barbecue, though named the same,  are seasoned and served differently around the country. It doesn’t make any of them better or worse but different. This brings us an important spiritual lesson. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

Dogs can be fun, playful and loving. They can however get themselves in trouble or hurt themselves. Fenced in backyards help, but sometimes that’s not enough. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026  

The Bible tells us to pray for many things. One thing we should be sure to pray for is our heart. Our heart controls  the reason we do things. Listen and learn why. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

This breakfast cereal slogan boasted that its fruity cereal was vivid in color and taste. A similar thing could be said of the Apostle Peter after the resurrection of Jesus on Easter. Peter was not just outspoken, but now vivid with boldness. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026  

When devastating events happen, the  next day is hard to face. It seems like life can’t and will not go on. What then is a person to do? Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

Throughout the centuries the general population of any country, when faced with an authoritarian king, hoped for and worked for change. Often the authoritarian king would crush these movements. One such situation did bring great change. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

Most people know March Madness as the battle of college basketball teams fighting to be the champion. Did you know that there is another March Madness battle as well? Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026  

Hope is not the same as a good wish. Hope provides a reason and strength for living. Our God is a God of hope. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

Coaches guide the athlete from the sidelines. Computer specialists often fix problems remotely. Christianity declares that God came down to be with us in the middle of things. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

There are times everyone feels little, small or useless. Its like no one knows or cares that we are there. What we do seems like it has no purpose. Even so, God disagrees. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

When a person views the things of nature, with its complexity, the idea of life evolving from a big bang is impossible. The human body with its many systems and trillions of cells is just one example. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

Nature, with the harshness of weather, can cause humans to be full of fear. If we stop there we have only half of the story. So too is the word repentance. It has two sides, two prepositions. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

When we first learn of or see something, the how or why doesn’t always make sense. That’s why we  go to school, or listen to podcasts. Jesus being baptized at first doesn’t make sense. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026