Messages of Encouragement
Inspirational Stories of Triumph over Challenges
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Encouragement is such a nice word. Most of us thrive on encouragement, but what is it, really? Webster's Collegiate Dictionary defines the word this way: form to encourage: " to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope, to urge; to stimulate' to help; to spur on." Encouragement is a necessity. It gives us strength to face the challenges of today which we can see, and to be prepared for those challenges to come which we cannot see. During our lifetime, we may be confronted with many struggles. Some will be small, and some will be large. They will challenge our thoughts, efforts, dreams, and happiness. It is in these times that we need encouragement to have faith, courage, and strength when one heart cannot bear it alone. As the old saying goes, "What one heart cannot bear alone, a hundred loving hearts can bear with faith" (Unity-Charles and Myrtle Fillmore) and challenges can turn into triumphs. Jesus tells us, "Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe ye received them, and ye shall have them" Mark 11:24 KJV). This book provides encouragement through stories of triumph over challenges and other inspirational words to uplift you. It is time for you to be encouraged.
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I’ m struggling to maintain my happiness. Life is presenting more conflicts than I expected. I am confronted by challenges in my thoughts, efforts, and dreams. If any of these phrases have risen in you heart and mind, it’s time to be encouraged! Messages of Encouragement provide inspirational words and stories of triumph over trials to uplift every reader. Our busy, complicated lives sometimes send us through situations - some small, some large - that challenges our faith, shake our courage, and threaten our strength. It may all seem like more than one heart can handle. But be encouraged! As the old saying goes, “What one heart cannot bear alone, a hundred loving hearts can bear with faith.” ( Unity- Charles and Myrtle Fillmore). Challenges can turn into triumphs as Mark 11:24 states, “Therefore I say unto you, “What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye received them, and ye shall have them” (KJV).
About the Author
Dr. Pauline Hayes Tonsil holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Virginia State University, a Master of Science in Management from Florida Institute of Technology, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Education with a specialization in Higher Education Administration from Capella University. She is also author of the books: School Reform, Finance and Law (May 2003) and Ways to Finance a College Education (September 2005). Dr. Tonsil makes her home in Maryland, but continues fellowship as a member of the Olive Branch Baptist Church in Dinwiddie, Virginia, and First Baptist Church of Atlanta, in Atlanta, Georgia. Every challenge motivates me to work harder; knowing that opportunities for growth and success are my rewards. — Pauline Hayes Tonsil, Author