What would you think of a person who always wanted things from you but never offered a word of thanks in return? We can be that way with God, can't we? Let's remember to thank Him.

Victorious Christians fix their eyes on Jesus and keep walking by faith in the power of the Holy Spirit. They don’t pay attention to deceiving spirits and will not be distracted by them. At first the battle for the mind is intense, but as they continue walking by faith, the narrow path gets broader and broader and the mental assault becomes less as they draw closer to Christ. 

Your Encounter Family has not quit on you and we eagerly await your return with open arms. We look forward to seeing you come back and removing the quit option in your life! 

I am so excited to reveal to you today the 12 Anchors of Hope exclusively for the Encounter ministry and curriculum. When God revealed these to me through His word, I knew He inspired them! I hope you will take the time to memorize them, but more importantly, live them out.

If you ever prayed when life is hard, then Encounter this Friday is going to be perfect for you. We are kicking off a prayer series that will transform your life. We are going to learn how to overcome some of the “Broom Tree” experiences of our lives.

I know something about all of us. We all need to receive and give out forgiveness in our lives if we are going to be free. This Friday you will have that opportunity to do just that! 

The CEO of the greatest recycling corporation in the universe was the person I contacted to take care of my Trash. His name is Jesus and he is the great recycler of trash, of pain, resentments, character defects, sins, shame, and guilt. 

Real hope is based on God’s word and praying his promises until we see them come to pass in our lives. 

If we don’t act upon the knowledge of what Jesus did for us then Jesus may still be on the cross for you as the suffering Jesus instead of the conquering Jesus. And if your Jesus is a suffering defeated Jesus without resurrection power, then your life most likely will be void of that same power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead. 

Some trust in the steps, in their chips, in their sponsors, in their groups, (and these are all good and necessary) but we at Encounter will trust in the name of the Lord our God for our recoveries, for our salvation, for our freedom from all our hurts, habits, and hang-ups!!!