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As we close out this week I challenge you to encourage the people you are around.  It is easy and costs you nothing to be kind to the people you come in contact with.  Everybody is dealing with something.  Help others see and know the joy God has given you.


Encourage each other.  Be kind.  Make a difference.


1 Thessalonians 5:11  NLT

So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.


Who has been kind to you?  Who has shown you kindness or gone out of their way to serve you?  Who has stopped what they were doing to let you know you have great value?  I bet there are many of those in your life as there are in mine.


My parents.  They believed in me.  Dad is still here but mom is in heaven.  Both have left an incredible mark on my life like I want to leave for my kids.


Some pastors who loved me and blessed me while I was growing up.  Bill Collins gave me a chance to serve at his church.  Jerry Amstutz and Robert Bailes gave me a great portion of their libraries.


Some friends who were great people showed interest, went the extra mile and keep showing up in my life.  Chad.  Larry.  Tim.  Phil.  Just to name a few who impacted my life.


Then there are several teachers that impacted me by helping to bring out the best in my life.  Trisha Elliott was tough on me but obviously went out of her way to get me to do more.  Dan Korver taught me about honestly and strength.


My wife gave me a chance at love when I thought there was very little opportunity.  


Who am I doing those things for?  Think about it.


Who are the people in your life who have make a great difference?

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