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Scripture-rooted encouragement by Frank Mann Jr., written every weekday morning since 2018. Browse by topic, scripture, or the message you need today.
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December 16, 2021
Which Side Are You On? A Call to Repentance
“There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And he answered them, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? No, I tell you; but unless...
sufferingDecember 15, 2021
Finding God's Strength in Our Weakness
Let keep digging into 2 Corinthians;“For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us...
weaknessDecember 14, 2021
Embracing Weakness to Find God's Strength
Without a doubt, this is one of my favorite verses in the Bible. “So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. Three times I pleaded with the...
humilityDecember 13, 2021
Battling the Big Three: Pride, Lust, and Entitlement
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.”Philippians 2:3 ESVSo we all have to deal with pride, lust and entitlement to some degree. Some more in one area than others. But to be able to deal with the weak areas of our life we need...
spiritual-giftsDecember 10, 2021
Everyone Has a Gift to Share
Did you know you have a gift to share? You do, whether you are aware of it or not you’ve got one. Some times these gifts may not internal knowledge or a skill you share. Many times is as simple as sharing a gift God has blessed you with. Maybe it’s a ride for a friend when their car is broken dow...
perseveranceDecember 9, 2021
How Endurance Builds Christ-Like Character
Grinding it out and persevering builds character. Plain and simple. Something about endurance has the incredible capacity to refine you. I guess it’s kind of like a fire for silver, removing impurities and strengthening the character. Often because endurance goes hand-in-hand with trials and tria...
faith-in-trialsDecember 8, 2021
Finding Faith Through Life's Greatest Setbacks
This has been one of the hardest years I can remember outside of the year I lost my dad. You see, I started out 2021 on a roll. Feeling good, business was clicking and then suddenly without any warning, cancer. Just like that,my word turned over. I have been sick since July, and my work all but s...
evangelismNovember 30, 2021
Staying on Mission to Share the Gospel
So far this week we’ve talked about what God did for us by sending his one and only son to die for our sins. We’ve talked about loving God passionately and loving others selflessly. But how do we really share the Gospel? By staying on a mission! Now you and I know about God’s grace and the salvat...
resurrectionNovember 23, 2021
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
“Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?"”John 11:25-26 That’s really all there is to it, isn’t it? I mean, just believe that Jesus died for yo...
gods-loveNovember 22, 2021
God's Invitation to Dinner
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.”Revelation 3:20 One of the most powerful things you need to understand as you Follow Jesus is how much God loves you, He isn't interested in some religious...
courageNovember 19, 2021
Commanded to Be Courageous
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."”Joshua 1:9 Hearing that you should be strong and courageous is a lofty notion. It’s a pretty big idea. It’s something nice to hear. But God steps...
wise-speechNovember 18, 2021
When Silence Speaks Wisdom
I got to thinking over the last week how some things are better left unspoken; don’t give them airtime. In other words, if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it at all...right? Proverbs 10:19 “In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise”.Some th...
gentle-wordsNovember 17, 2021
The Power of Gentle Words
I’ve always been known as someone who “tells is like it is”. I’ve taken pride in the you may not like what I say, but I will always tell you like I see it. Well, maybe I need to work on the way in which I deliver my message...maybe you do too.I/we need to understand and leverage the power of gent...
integrityNovember 16, 2021
Walking Securely Through Integrity
“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.”Proverbs 10:9 In today's world of corrupt politicians and sports, it seems that anything done for an advantage is fair game—as long as you don't get caught.As Christians, however, we are held to a hig...
purposeNovember 12, 2021
Using Your Gifts as Your Mission Field
As many of you know, I’ve been racing motocross for quite some time. While there certainly isn’t any financial gain to the sport, rather extreme risk, I am certain that God has blessed me with this opportunity for His good as well as mine. Just like David says in Psalm 138, I know the Lord has a...
weaknessNovember 11, 2021
God's Strength Displayed Through Our Weakness
You know, people will do almost anything to appear strong, successful, and worthy of admiration. We exercise our bodies with intensity post the process to Instagram, climb the corporate ladder at the expense of integrity, and struggle to accept the help of other people. Our society works by the p...
prayerNovember 10, 2021
When God is Silent: Leaning Into Faith
So I’ve been reading thinking about prayer and when God is listening. Does he take a break from listening? Naw, he’s always there...But how do we react when God is silent? You see, God uses silence to draw out faith. Great faith!When God is silent, do we listen to voices that question our right t...
heart-transformationNovember 9, 2021
What Comes from the Heart Matters Most
“But Peter said to him, "Explain the parable to us." And he said, "Are you also still without understanding? Do you not see that whatever goes into the mouth passes into the stomach and is expelled? But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this defiles a person. For out of the...
obedienceNovember 8, 2021
God's Rules vs Human Rules: Playing by the Right Book
What “rules” do you play by? Human rules versus God’s rules?We add things to God’s rules and think it helps people. Usually, it causes people to take their eyes off God’s rules and put them on our rules. Soon, our rules become more important than God’s. Love one another. Forgive anyone who sins a...
disciplineNovember 4, 2021
Too Busy for What Matters: Finding Order Over Chaos
I was talking to a friend yesterday who called to check on me and said he had messaged me a few weeks ago. My response was I was pretty overwhelmed (which is true) and busy with treatments. But too busy to get back to someone who’s taken the time to think about me? Of course not, but I did. Got m...
hopeNovember 3, 2021
Hope as the Source of Renewed Strength
You know, Hope is a word that gets used a lot these days. I hope you’re doing well, I hope you’re doing good, etc. It’s even used in hashtags for crying out loud! Isaiah tells us that the source of our hope is the source of our strength. If our belief and expectation is found in Jesus, our streng...
graceNovember 2, 2021
Strength in Weakness: When Grace is Enough
Good morning, the treatments are in full effect right now and I’m pretty weak. I find myself crying out to make it go away but I can’t help but to think of Paul and his thorns. And because of it, sometimes scripture is enough. “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is m...
identity-in-christNovember 1, 2021
Your True Identity: Adopted Son, Forever Daughter
Welcome to November!Ask yourself this, what is your identity? People mostly answer that question with a title. I’m a mom. I’m a dad. A golfer, racer, vegan, cross fitter, husband or wife...whatever. But that’s not necessarily your identity. It’s regarding the world but what about your identity in...
life-without-jesusOctober 29, 2021
What Would Life Look Like Without Jesus?
What would your life look like without Jesus? I don’t know if you think about that, but I think about it often. I cringe at the thought of what my life would be without Jesus. I’m sure my heart would be cold because I felt it headed that way when I met Christ. I’d probably be pretty lonely. I may...