encouragement – Christ Chapel South Bend

23 January

Piercing the Soul

Devotional, featured, January 23, 2020

“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” ~Proverbs 12:18 There are times when strong words are necessary. Words can shore us up, change our thinking, and support and strengthen our resolve. But, sharp harsh words are piercing, they wound, bringing nothing but pain. Have you heard the old expression, “soul weary and heart sore”? This well describes the bruising of our spirits and the weariness of our souls. The weight of the world and challenges of life often enough weigh heavy on our hearts and minds. Callous, thoughtless, hurtful words add.

28 January

Rejoice in the Lord!

Devotional, January 28, 2015

“Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord. They rejoice in your name all day long; they exult in your righteousness.” ~Psalm 89:15, 16 What does it mean to acclaim the Lord? The word “acclaim” means to greet with strong approval or loud applause, to hail or to cheer. In other words, taken within the context of scripture, it means, “praise the Lord” and “rejoice in the truth that He is God and His name is above all others.” As we learn how to praise Him, or perhaps more.