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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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July 9, 2020
Breaking Free: God's Light Overcomes Darkness
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”1 John 1:9 ESVWe've all made mistakes and we've all been hurt. Whether it's from our own doing, pain from life experiences, or what someone else has done to us, there are times we f...
wanderingJuly 8, 2020
From Wandering to Settled: God's Path to Peace
Ever noticed that those that seem to wander never seem to be settled? I guess what I am saying is that there are people we come across in our lives, could even be us, that never truly find peace and serenity in their lives because they keep looking for it. They keep trying to plot their own cours...
reputationJuly 7, 2020
Your Reputation: God's Standards vs World's Values
How’s your reputation?“A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.”Proverbs 22:1 A bad reputation has a ruthless way of catching up to you. And it doesn’t matter if you have a great family, if you are in good health, or if you are flush with cash...
communityJuly 6, 2020
Finding Peace Through Christ and Community
I hope everyone had a great weekend and stayed safe but had some fun with family and friends. I was thinking over the weekend how things seems different this year. Well, I decided to take a look back and see where “we” were and what we were talking about a year ago. To my sadness, we as country,...
perseveranceJuly 3, 2020
The Crown of Life for Those Who Endure
Wrapping up the week, let finish this lesson in James. “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.”James 1:12 As we’ve talked about staying true to our faith under hard times...
humilityJuly 2, 2020
Creating the Right Environment for God
So many times we think we are doing the right thing in our relationship with God but with no result. Most of the time it’s because we have put ourselves wrong environment. Think of it this way, if you are under water trying to breathe and you’re inhaling and exhaling, you’re doing everything righ...
courageJuly 1, 2020
Never Alone: God's Promise of Presence
“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you."Deuteronomy 31:6 You know, today I was thinking about what I fear and one of the fears was loneliness. I don’t think anyone wants to be lonely. But w...
trialsJune 30, 2020
Finding Joy During Life's Trials
It sure seems like every time you turn around we are being informed about someone else’s troubles. From individual victims of bad fortune to groups feeling victimized. While I certainly feel empathy I can’t help but reflect on the fact the If you live long enough in this world, you will inevitabl...
disappointmentJune 29, 2020
When Disappointment Meets God's Plan
Ever been disappointed? Of course you have. Ever been disappointed in yourself? Yup. No question we all have and it can come from many different things. We can be disappointed in other people, events or even disappointed in ourselves when things don’t go the way we expected. I mean let’s face it,...
guidanceJune 26, 2020
The 4 C's: What to Do When You're Lost in Life
Last night I was training for a cross country flight in the mountains with my instructor. While we were departing one of the airports he reached up and turned off all of my navigational equipment and asked, “where are you now?” Well, I thought I was on the right path but before long I started to...
freedomJune 24, 2020
The Old Me Belongs to the Past
So, like you most likely, I enjoy music and pretty much have it on whenever and whatever I’m doing. It keeps my mind occupied and it really enjoy it. Sometimes, I will hear a line that sticks in my head or has enough impact that it causes me to think on it for a while. Well, there is a line in Ja...
loveJune 23, 2020
Love One Another: The Mark of True Disciples
I have stopped watching the news now for over a week...I know what it is and it’s awful. I’m not talking about the Virus or the economy,I’m talking about how WE are treating one another. Look, bad things happen and we shouldn’t let them go unnoticed, but how we treat one another, especially today...
purposeJune 22, 2020
Finding Your God-Given Purpose Beyond Career Plans
Well, yesterday day was a tough one. It was another “first” without my dad. Yup, Father’s Day. But what was kind of cool is a took off early yesterday and flew around the mountains for 2.5 hours and got to spend a little time with him. It was peaceful. But the whole experience got me thinking abo...
evangelismJune 19, 2020
Planting Seeds: Faith in God's Unseen Work
So will we always see the result of the work we’ve done by witnessing to others and being there when they need us the most? Most certainly not. But that shouldn’t discourage us from being there and sharing the Gospel. You see, we never really know how God is using us, we just need to have faith t...
blessingsJune 18, 2020
Using Your Blessings to Share the Gospel
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,”Matthew 28:19 So, let talk about these blessing we’ve been given. I got to thinking more about why, at certain times, we feel we are blessed more than others. And by “o...
prayerJune 17, 2020
Prayer: Your First Line of Defense, Not Last Resort
20How many times a day do we see and hear people ask for prayer, say they prayed or given the response after something bad happens, “my thoughts and prayers are with you”? I’d say it happens a lot and I’m guilty of saying it too. While clearly nothing is wrong with it and prayer is a good thing,...
grace-vs-worksJune 16, 2020
Christianity: A Calling, Not a Cause
I was reading last night and came across an idea that I though was worth sharping. It’s about not treating Christianity like a “cause”. You know the one causes, they’re are thousands; #metoo, #blacklivesmatter, #livestrong, #standforamerica, etc. You see following Jesus isn’t a cause, it’s a call...
self-sufficiencyJune 15, 2020
Surrendering Self-Sufficiency to Find Rest in Jesus
I’m pretty independent when it comes to feeling like “I can do it”. In fact, I kind of grew up with the attitude of, “if you want it some right, do it yourself!” Maybe you share some of these traits? Come to think of it, I’d say our whole society has become a DIY (do it yourself) society. Think a...
devotionJune 12, 2020
Give God Your Whole Heart, Not Just Part of It
Well, we’ve come to the end of another week. But as we close out this week, I can’t help but think about how “our” world seems to be in such a mess lately. With so much civil unrest it makes you wonder where God is in all of this? Well, I got to thinking about it and He is here, He’s just waiting...
prayerJune 11, 2020
God Hears Your Prayers - Keep Praying with Faith
Have you ever just cried out to the Lord in need and wonder if he “got the message”? I’m sure you have, I know I have. It’s funny though, even through we have faith that God hears us, we still have the human inclination to wonder if He heard us and if He’s got it. “And this is the confidence that...
patienceJune 10, 2020
Slow Down: God's Ways Are Higher Than Ours
Slow it down folks! We obsessed with instant gratification. Americans find themselves in debt because they need to have the latest iPhone, television, car, or house by getting loans and credit cards to pay for them. No one wants to save the money to buy anything so companies make it possible to g...
peaceJune 9, 2020
Finding Peace Through God's Love for All People
Okay, so I wasn’t going to comment on the current racial tensions going on in America currently, but I can’t sit by and not say something so here it my take. Jesus died for us ALL, not just whites, not just black, not just brown or yellow people. ALL of us. And while all people have the right to...
graceJune 8, 2020
Stop Making Excuses and Find Rest in Forgiveness
Y’all…I’m so sorry for sending it late yesterday. I was traveling yesterday, got up extra early to have this done. Well, I finished it, prepared it to send and forgot to send. Thanks to some of you who checked in on me to make sure I was ok. It makes me feel good knowing you look forward to these...
opportunityJune 4, 2020
Seize God's Daily Opportunities for Service
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about some of my habits, but good and bad, and how I’ve been using the talents God has blessed me with. More specifically, am I taking about the opportunities He’s put before me and if I’m using them? Well, I hope so and I hope you are too. But understand, opportun...