Taking the time to give yourself and your friends a pat on the back should always be a priority. However, despite the positive effects of self-affirmation, we often itch for compliments and ...

Saying “good job” to someone else sounds positive, but does it miss the mark? Discover four better ways to affirm, encourage, ...

Getting disenchanted and demotivated by the everyday grind of life is a routine spectacle in our times and our social lives allow little space for positive affirmations. Everyday life before and ...

When life gets tough, it is easy to start to feel defeated. It is in the exact moment that you start to feel this way that you have two choices to decide between. Your first option is to give up and ...

The words you choose matter a lot in parenting. Your kids are impressionable, and language (words) embodies thought, which is why choosing the right words of encouragement matters. As a parent, you ...

Encouragement can help people discern God’s will for their lives. In our prophetic role, pastors need to challenge people to keep the faith, fight the good fight. And often that means giving a ...

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