Can I Have a Different Story, Please? - Encouragement for Today - January 26, 2021

Timeless truths for peace and perspective from Proverbs 31 ministries [Crosscards.com Logo]( Encouragement for Today [Sharon Jaynes]January 26, 2021 Can I Have a Different Story, Please? [SHARON JAYNES]( Lee en [español]( “He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted … to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.” [Isaiah 61:1]( 3a (NIV) “Mommy, tell me a story.” That was a common request when my son was a little guy. Whether riding in the car, getting a haircut, or being tucked in at bedtime, Steven loved for me to tell him a story. The one requirement for my made-up tales was that Steven had to give me the first line. “Okay, buddy,” I’d say, “What’s the first sentence?” [CONTINUE READING →]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( You May Also Like: [10 Ways Your Adult Children Need Your Encouragement]( Karen Whiting We love our adult children, but sometimes take it for granted that they know we still love and support them. We don’t always need to use words, as our actions speak loudly too. [CONTINUE READING →]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Can Loved Ones in Heaven Look Down on You?]( RJ Thesman Can our loved ones look down on us and occasionally visit? [CONTINUE READING →]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Crosscards.com Logo]( [Read about Salem Web Network]( | [Unsubscribe From This Email]( [Email Preference Center]( | [View in Browser]( © 2021 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 500, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from Encouragement for Today. [Link](