Encouraging Words from Charlie Gross

Our encouragement today comes from my daily devotional reading in Luke 5. Jesus chooses Simon and Jesus chooses you! Jesus gets in your boat to bless you and give you life and abundance! Do you realize it? If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from two separate devotions. A devotion given by a friend at a meeting yesterday and then by a devotion read in God's Word today. I'd encourage you to dive into God's Word! It will lift you up! If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from a powerful point made in Deuteronomy chapter 28. Place God first in your life, above everything, or else. Oh, and there are scenes of the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail in this one. If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from realizing that no one knows what you're going through. I wrestle with this thought, explore some helpful outlets, speak about the most helpful resource and give one last thought. If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from seeing with God's imagination. This podcast will encourage you or challenge you to see with new eyes. See with the eyes of Jesus who sees health, healing, wholeness, shalom. If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from three words about God's love. Let me tell you about my weekend and what made it so very special. The story just might melt your heart. If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from having a clear focus. I try to explain why I haven't been podcasting as regularly as before. And in thinking about it, I realized what helps me stay on target. If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from our 20/20 hindsight! As look back over life, we will find plenty of small, 'blink of an eye' events that made a radical difference, that totally changed your life. It's fun, listen! If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from the very familiar images of the crowds clamoring for a Covid vaccine. These images reminded me of ancient images of crowds clamoring for health, healing, and hope. If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from two wammies I experienced this morning. I felt convicted and needed a solution. I kept reading and Jesus' words jumped out and gave me hope. Listen and be encouraged, too. If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from asking ourselves some questions found at the end of this podcast. Before we get to them, I have an interesting observation to share in Matthew chapter 21. Thanks for listening! If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from thinking about faith over conspiracy. Not being able to eat pretzels on the left side of my mouth got me thinking about faith and conspiracy. I know it's crazy, but that's me. If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from thinking about the power of feedback. We all need it. Today I asked for some encouraging words in a sermon. I needed some encouragement. I hope you get some ideas in this. If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from thinking about the myriad of things that happen in us, to us, and around us, for no apparent reason. We surrounded by mystery and live in mystery, but listen to my encouragement. If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today is found by living with hope that is more than a dream or a wish. This encouragement is found by living with the assurance of things hoped for. Join me in living by faith in God! If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from the power of a God-given name change. When you realize that God has given you a new name, a new spirit, a new lease on life, you are never the same. You live OUTRAGEOUSLY. Oh, this is my 100th podcast. Let me know you're listening. If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from the familiar story of Jesus walking on water. The encouragement comes from Peter's response. This story could have a dramatic impact on you and your life of faith. Pause and reflect on the questions posed in this podcast. If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from my wracking my brain on the massive divisions in our country AND from reading Genesis. It suddenly dawned on me what role we play in these devisive times. We love. We love across the divide. We love no matter what. If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from the simple concept of faith. Faith in the Lord. Trust in the Lord. Following the Lord through life. We look at the life of Abram and realize that we are called too. Called to simply rely on the Lord of life who GAVE us his Son Jesus Christ. If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from the first day of this new year and all that will unfold for you and for me. I believe God is making ALL things new! Be encouraged with me and listen for God's voice and guidance. Then launch out with your new you and live, laugh, love, care, and share. If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from a sermon I needed to hear on Psalm 103. Dr. Tim Keller preached it. It starts with Bless the Lord O my soul. It's life-changing advice to speak to your soul and remember the Lord's goodness. Listen and be changed by my experience. If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from an experience I had in the Silver Spring Pennsylvania cemetery. I joined seven others in laying wreaths on the markers or graves of those who bravely sacrificed and served. Listen and be changed by my experience. If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from appreciating what we take for granted in 'light.' Think about this basic gift and what it means to your life. And, all we can do is reflect the light that was created. Oh and would you mind sharing this podcast with a friend or colleague? If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from the intersection of random thoughts on ninety percent versus ten percent. I think you'll find it interesting and freeing. I'm encouraged by living in the ninety percent. Oh and would you mind sharing this podcast with a friend or colleague? If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!

Our encouragement today comes from a random thought after hearing a news clip about CNN and MSNBC. It's a radical idea for us. But a hopefilled one. Listen and find a way to engage. Oh and would you mind sharing this podcast with a friend or colleague? If you're listening on iTunes, will you give me a 5-star rating? Thank you!