Category Archives: Spiritual Encouragement

Curled Up in the Light

March 16, 2017Christian encouragement, Discouraged Christian, Spiritual Encouragement2 Cor. 4:6, Christian encouragement, encouragement, encouragement in Christ, light, picture window, spiritual encouragementT.W. Allgaier

Oscar loves laying on the back of the couch. We have a large “picture” window that allows tons of light to filter into the front room.

This cold spell with temps in the 20-30’s has had me wanting to curl up on the back of the couch and feel that sun beating down on me too.

But I thought it might be a little weird for the neighbors.

But isn’t it interesting how we are really drawn to the light and the warmth? Right now my social media is full of posts from people on vacations in warmer climates right now.

We are naturally drawn to the “light”. Sometimes we don’t know what we are drawn to or why…but our Lord draws us to Him. He wants us to bask in His light. He wants to give us the warmth to get through the tough times. It feels good to curl up and rest in Him.

Trust Him friends, He can get you through it all.

~Be Encouraged Today~

Tammy

Love “Ain’t” Always Easy!

March 14, 2017Christian encouragement, Discouraged Christian, Spiritual Encouragementlove, Matt 22:37-39, neighbors, Surrender, Unconditional loveT.W. Allgaier

Do we love ourselves? That sounds so “self centered” doesn’t it?

But do we have confidence in who we are in Christ? Do we believe that we are loved without condition? Knowing how much we are loved allows us to love our neighbors and even those we might not think we could ever love!

I have indeed “been there, done that”.

I have to admit I don’t love someone in my own strength in order to surrender to His love…which allows me to love others.

Just being real today friends!

Matthew 22_37-39

~Be Encouraged Today~

Tammy

Talent

March 9, 2017Christian encouragement, Spiritual Encouragementacrylic painting, artist, beach, Dauphin Island, dogs, mill house, original art, Pelican, Perdido, sea oats, sketch, snow, songbirds, St. Louis Blues, talent, WestiesT.W. Allgaier

I thought I could paint and sketch….until I met my husband 40 years ago. He has been retired for five years(UPS) and keeps very busy. I am not sure retired UPS drivers know how to be still. He has loved painting and sketching since he was a little boy. An empty nest and retirement have allowed him to work with the artistic talent/gift that the Father has given him. I actually have some of his work in a retail store now(only took me 37 years to convince him)!

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The wonderful news is that we are all talented in something. I truly believe that with all my heart. You may not know what that talent is right now. What do you love to do? What do you do well? When do you feel like you are doing the very thing you were created to do? Try and take some time and enjoy the talent you have been given…who knows what lies right underneath the surface?

Now excuse me while I go draw a stick figure!

~Be Encouraged Today~

Tammy