by Jovelyn Apus | Nov 17, 2024
The Butterfly Effect of Encouragement: Far-reaching Influence “A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.” — Proverbs 15:4 (ESV) Consider the wings of a butterfly, so delicate and yet capable of setting off tiny changes...
by Jovelyn Apus | Nov 10, 2024
Spreading Positivity Like Crunchy Peanut Butter on a PB&J “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.” — Hebrews 10:24 (ESV) Let’s talk peanut butter for a second. Not that thin spread where you can see the...
by Jovelyn Apus | Nov 3, 2024
The Ripple Effect: The Power of Simple Encouragement “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV) Think about what happens when you toss a pebble into a calm pond. That small, seemingly...
by Jovelyn Apus | Oct 27, 2024
Keeping God First: The Foundation of a Joyful Life “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” – Matthew 6:33 (ESV) Over the past several weeks, we’ve explored various aspects of living a joyful and...
by Jovelyn Apus | Oct 20, 2024
Cultivating Joy: Practices for a Joyful Life “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV) Joy is something we all desire, but it’s not always easy...
