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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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November 15, 2018
Perfect Peace in Life's Perfect Storms
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”John 14:27 You don’t need to be a mariner to experience a perfect storm. In fact, you’ve undoubtedly already faced a few in your lifetime. I know...
anxietyNovember 14, 2018
Cast Your Anxieties on Him Because He Cares
I have been going through some serious struggles of late that has had me wound up pretty tight. I am praying for peace and some help as the anxiety has been rough. This weeks study couldn’t have come at a better time...I’m trying my best. “casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for y...
self-controlNovember 13, 2018
Stay Calm in the Storm: Jesus Has Overcome
In time of struggle, how reasonable are you? Do you control your reaction and are you well tempered?“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."”John 16:33 “Let your gentleness be known to ever...
anxietyNovember 12, 2018
Anxious for Nothing: Finding Peace in God's Sovereignty
One of my favorite authors is Max Lucado. If you haven’t read any of his books, I highly recommend. Sometimes, I will share a direct writing from what I am reading or studying. The following is from Max Lucado’s, Anxious for Nothing. “Anxiety is a meteor shower of what-ifs. What if I don’t close...
gods-planNovember 9, 2018
God's Got Your Past, Present, and Future Covered
“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the eart...
forgivenessNovember 7, 2018
Free Indeed Through Forgiveness
“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”John 8:36 Jesus died on the cross for you and I. He set us free from from the price of sin and death. But what does it really mean to be “free indeed”?We all have people in our lives who have hurt us verbally, emotionally, physically, and/or...
sharing-gospelNovember 6, 2018
Keep Speaking, Don't Be Silent
So, I’ve been thinking today about how I am sharing God’s message and if it is reaching those who need it and what people are doing with what I am sending...Paul didn't know how the people in Corinth would respond to the Gospel, but his purpose was clear. He had the opportunity to share Jesus. Ho...
humilityNovember 5, 2018
Following Jesus: Less of Me, More of Him
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”Philippians 2:3-4 What are we doing here? What is reading the Bible, prayer, and Christianity all a...
graceNovember 2, 2018
Hard Work as Worship
We can learn a lot from Paul...“For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, bu...
faithNovember 1, 2018
Remember God's Faithfulness
We need the think back on the times when God has been there and pulled us through...this can help give us the confidence that he will be there for us again, always. “And David said, "The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of t...
perseveranceOctober 31, 2018
Press On Through Failure
This life isn’t easy, in fact it’s hard. We all have struggled and we all have failed but we must move on...“Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my...
multiplicationOctober 29, 2018
Jesus is the Multiplier
“For there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, "Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each." And they did so, and had them all sit down. And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and said a blessing over them. Then he broke the loaves and ga...
loveOctober 26, 2018
Love Your Enemies
Traveling today, so I’m sorry I’ve missed today. Have a great weekend and we will get back at it Monday!“"But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.”Luke 6:27-28 ESVPeace,
mind-renewalOctober 25, 2018
Transformed by the Renewal of Your Mind
Our lives are driven by our most strongest thoughts, both positive and negative. “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”Romans 12:2“Finally, brothers, wha...
evangelismOctober 24, 2018
The Hope That Is In You
What are you really into? What do you spend most your time thinking and talking about?Most that know me would say that I’m really into racing motocross and action sports. But is that what they will say when I’m gone? I hope not. I hope I’m remembered as a man who also talked about his love of Jes...
humility-characterOctober 23, 2018
It seems like every time I open up social media or watch TV, there are posts about self help, self t
It seems like every time I open up social media or watch TV, there are posts about self help, self talk, the inner self, love yourself...blah blah blah. While there’s nothing wrong with wanting to better ourselves, God has plans for us. But all this “self” gets misconstrued when we describe a lif...
love-relationshipsOctober 22, 2018
So I’ve been thinking about what is really means to have compassion. I pray nightly that God lays co
So I’ve been thinking about what is really means to have compassion. I pray nightly that God lays compassion on my heart towards others...specifically those who oppose me. It’s hard these days with so many labels, differences of opinion, lifestyles, etc. to always connect with people. Take the po...
trustOctober 19, 2018
We’ve spent this week primarily talking about letting go and trusting God with his plan for us. S
We’ve spent this week primarily talking about letting go and trusting God with his plan for us. So I thought I would send us into the weekend with Joshua 1:9“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 whereve...
trustOctober 18, 2018
“Good Lord willing ________”How many times have we heard this saying as response to questions about
“Good Lord willing ________”How many times have we heard this saying as response to questions about our plans we have for our lives? I’ve heard it a lot! I’ve said it! I suppose it’s meant to express our beliefs that we believe and trust that if ______ is God’s will then it will be. But are we pr...
evangelism-testimonyOctober 17, 2018
When our witness is called to be put into practice we need to be ready. It happened today, and not f
When our witness is called to be put into practice we need to be ready. It happened today, and not from a stranger but a close loved one. I was ready, at least I hope I was...I finished Tim Tebow’s devotional a week back, but the last one I read from him was so profound, I wanted to share it with...
trustOctober 16, 2018
How are we doing waiting on God’s Plan for us? “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart ta
How are we doing waiting on God’s Plan for us? “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”Psalms 27:14 You know, when we go for the instant gratification, we give up so much. We give up what’s important for the immediate. So many of us are just like that! W...
humility-characterOctober 15, 2018
“"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and the plate,
“"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and the plate, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. You blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and the plate, that the outside also may be clean.”Matthew 23:25-26 So, am I really tha...
forgivenessOctober 12, 2018
I’ve really been digging into forgiveness, so bear with me a little. It’s on my heart and tuned in r
I’ve really been digging into forgiveness, so bear with me a little. It’s on my heart and tuned in right now. I hope you’re enjoying my writings.Let’s talk repentance. I’ve done a lot of it...ha!!“Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him, and i...
hopeOctober 11, 2018
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”Psalms 118:24 Ok, t
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”Psalms 118:24 Ok, today let’s do something different. I started reading Tim Tebow’s “This is the day” and I want to share his message. Right NowImagine waking up tomorrow not slapping the snooze button but awakening—mind,...