Happy Birthday!
Psalm 9:11
Sing praises to the LORD, enthroned in Zion; proclaim among the nations what he has done.
I launched this blog on October 13, 2006. The Lord blessed this effort in a wonderfully surprising way by encouraging people all over the world! I praise God for the impact of the Daily Build Up experienced in the following countries:
China
Canada
United Kingdom
Singapore
Germany
Malaysia
Australia
India
Mexico
France
Brazil
Philippines
Italy
and others!
I estimate that just under 9500 posts (9479) have been read in this first year! Praise the Lord!
I want to express my gratitude to the "guest encouragers" that added their awesome voices to this effort of building up the body of Christ. Particularly, I want to publicly thank Rachel Smith and Sandy Egle for their contributions. I praise God for these great saints!
If this blog encourages you, please consider passing it along to your friends. It's easy! Simply copy the following address and paste it in an email to your friends. I'd love to have the opportunity to encourage them, too!
www.dailybuildup.blogspot.com
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Thank you for helping us provide this ministry of encouragement for another year!
Sing praises to the LORD!
Lon
Showing posts with label Sandy Egle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sandy Egle. Show all posts
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Acorn Build Up: Guest Encourager - Part II
God Said It was Very Good, by Sandy Egle
Genesis 1:27-31
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them...God saw all that he had made, and it was very good...
Part II (read Part I)
In Genesis one, the Bible tells us that God created man in His own image and that God saw all that He made and it was very good. The rest of His creation God said was good, but His creation of man was very good.
When we understand that our value comes from God Himself, we will know that we have very high value because God said so himself. Nobody and nothing can change the fact that we are created by God and He sees us as very good. We can also stand on the fact that no matter what, our value will never change because God never changes.
We are all sinners and we sin against God, that is our nature, and sin is what we DO, not who we are. What we do, if sinful, does displease God, but what we do does not change our value to God, he still created us and he said “it was very good.”
Know that you are loved and VALUED by God. Your worth is priceless!
Contact Sandy at: H2Hserve@hotmail.com
Genesis 1:27-31
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them...God saw all that he had made, and it was very good...
Part II (read Part I)
In Genesis one, the Bible tells us that God created man in His own image and that God saw all that He made and it was very good. The rest of His creation God said was good, but His creation of man was very good.
When we understand that our value comes from God Himself, we will know that we have very high value because God said so himself. Nobody and nothing can change the fact that we are created by God and He sees us as very good. We can also stand on the fact that no matter what, our value will never change because God never changes.
We are all sinners and we sin against God, that is our nature, and sin is what we DO, not who we are. What we do, if sinful, does displease God, but what we do does not change our value to God, he still created us and he said “it was very good.”
Know that you are loved and VALUED by God. Your worth is priceless!
Contact Sandy at: H2Hserve@hotmail.com
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Acorn Build Up: Guest Encourager - Part I
God Said It was Very Good, by Sandy Egle
Genesis 1:27-31
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them...God saw all that he had made, and it was very good...
In today's world, man continually searches for his own significance and value. Most often we look to our vocation, education, financial status/stability, and relationships to define our value. Unfortunately, these measurements can change very quickly and beyond our control; relationships break, we become dissatisfied with or lose our job, we experience financial difficulties, and the list goes on and on.
If we seek to find our value as a person in those ways, our value constantly changes. It's like trying to weigh yourself by using a scale that measures pounds one day, meters the next, inches the next, seconds the next, and so on. With each of those measuring scales, our weight would appear to change.
But, what if we used an unchanging scale to determine our personal value? Scripture tells us that God is the same yesterday, today and forever. In Genesis one, the Bible tells us that God created man in His own image and that God saw all that He made and it was very good. The rest of His creation God said was good, but His creation of man was very good.
Check out tomorrow's Daily Build Up to read the conclusion to Sandy's insightful encouragement!
Genesis 1:27-31
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them...God saw all that he had made, and it was very good...
In today's world, man continually searches for his own significance and value. Most often we look to our vocation, education, financial status/stability, and relationships to define our value. Unfortunately, these measurements can change very quickly and beyond our control; relationships break, we become dissatisfied with or lose our job, we experience financial difficulties, and the list goes on and on.
If we seek to find our value as a person in those ways, our value constantly changes. It's like trying to weigh yourself by using a scale that measures pounds one day, meters the next, inches the next, seconds the next, and so on. With each of those measuring scales, our weight would appear to change.
But, what if we used an unchanging scale to determine our personal value? Scripture tells us that God is the same yesterday, today and forever. In Genesis one, the Bible tells us that God created man in His own image and that God saw all that He made and it was very good. The rest of His creation God said was good, but His creation of man was very good.
Check out tomorrow's Daily Build Up to read the conclusion to Sandy's insightful encouragement!
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Acorn Build Up: Guest Encourager (12/19)
God the Great Gift Giver
Proverbs 18: 16
A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great.
So often we hear comments being made about materialism during the holiday season. As I have been in the final throws of buying and making gifts for my loved ones, I have been intentionally mindful of the precious gift that God gave each of us. I have remembered that God spared no expense in His gift of Jesus Christ to us and of the fact that He gave us this gift because He wants to, NOT because He is obligated or has to give us anything. So, as I am making my last minute purchases, I am following the example of the Great Gift Giver and choosing gifts that are meaningful and an expression of my love for those I am remembering this Christmas.
May you too be mindful of that precious Gift that was given by God Himself to all of us. Merry Christmas and may you experience God’s blessings throughout this holiday season.
Sandy Egle
Proverbs 18: 16
A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great.
So often we hear comments being made about materialism during the holiday season. As I have been in the final throws of buying and making gifts for my loved ones, I have been intentionally mindful of the precious gift that God gave each of us. I have remembered that God spared no expense in His gift of Jesus Christ to us and of the fact that He gave us this gift because He wants to, NOT because He is obligated or has to give us anything. So, as I am making my last minute purchases, I am following the example of the Great Gift Giver and choosing gifts that are meaningful and an expression of my love for those I am remembering this Christmas.
May you too be mindful of that precious Gift that was given by God Himself to all of us. Merry Christmas and may you experience God’s blessings throughout this holiday season.
Sandy Egle
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Acorn Build Up: Guest Encourager (12/5)
Today's encouragement is submitted by Sandy Egle, Executive Director of Heart to Heart Support Services, N.F.P.
James 4:17
Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins.
As we near the end of the year, we may be starting to gather ideas about New Years resolutions that will help us get the new year started out on the right foot. We vow to slow down and rest and maybe even start exercise programs, diets, not work so hard, and the list goes on and on. We promise ourselves that “starting on January 1st, I will begin . . . “ and you fill your own blank.
My question has been, “why wait until January 1st?” If this resolution is important enough to start at the beginning of the year, is it not important enough to start right now? Why wait? When I put something off until that perfect time, that perfect time never seems to arrive or there is some “good” reason why I can’t start on the appointed day.
As Christmas approaches, we face one of the busiest times of the year. Many of us are already feeling overwhelmed by everything that needs to get done in preparation for our holiday celebrations. My challenge to myself, and to everyone is to start our New Years resolutions today. We will experience those anticipated benefits immediately. My guess is that we could all use those benefits right now, and we may even find out that we will be able to enjoy this holiday season much more because of it.
God Bless, and Merry Christmas!
James 4:17
Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins.
As we near the end of the year, we may be starting to gather ideas about New Years resolutions that will help us get the new year started out on the right foot. We vow to slow down and rest and maybe even start exercise programs, diets, not work so hard, and the list goes on and on. We promise ourselves that “starting on January 1st, I will begin . . . “ and you fill your own blank.
My question has been, “why wait until January 1st?” If this resolution is important enough to start at the beginning of the year, is it not important enough to start right now? Why wait? When I put something off until that perfect time, that perfect time never seems to arrive or there is some “good” reason why I can’t start on the appointed day.
As Christmas approaches, we face one of the busiest times of the year. Many of us are already feeling overwhelmed by everything that needs to get done in preparation for our holiday celebrations. My challenge to myself, and to everyone is to start our New Years resolutions today. We will experience those anticipated benefits immediately. My guess is that we could all use those benefits right now, and we may even find out that we will be able to enjoy this holiday season much more because of it.
God Bless, and Merry Christmas!
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Acorn Build Up: Guest Encourager (11/9)
Here's another excellent encouragement from Sandy Egle, Executive Director of Heart to Heart Support Services. If you'd like to encourage Sandy, please send her your thoughts through her contact information at the bottom of this post.
Where’s God?
Proverbs 8:17
“I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.”
When my kids were young, they used to love doing the “Where’s Waldo” activities. For those of you who may not be familiar with “Where’s Waldo”, they are pictures of town scenes that are very busy with details. Somewhere in the midst of the busy picture, the little guy Waldo is placed. Waldo isn’t really “hidden”, but is easily overlooked because of the busyness of the picture. The challenge is to look only for Waldo and when my kids did, they always found him.
Sometimes our lives become very busy, even chaotic and we lose sight of God in all the busyness of our lives. We wonder if He is even there at all because we just don’t see Him. God’s word assures us that God is always present; we just have to be intentional about looking for Him. When we look for God, we will find Him. Start looking; you may be surprised at all the places you find Him.
Sandy Egle, Executive Director
Heart to Heart Support Services, N.F.P.
101 West South Street
PO Box 237
Flanagan, IL 61740
Email: h2hserve@hotmail.com
Phone: 815.796.2207
Where’s God?
Proverbs 8:17
“I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.”
When my kids were young, they used to love doing the “Where’s Waldo” activities. For those of you who may not be familiar with “Where’s Waldo”, they are pictures of town scenes that are very busy with details. Somewhere in the midst of the busy picture, the little guy Waldo is placed. Waldo isn’t really “hidden”, but is easily overlooked because of the busyness of the picture. The challenge is to look only for Waldo and when my kids did, they always found him.
Sometimes our lives become very busy, even chaotic and we lose sight of God in all the busyness of our lives. We wonder if He is even there at all because we just don’t see Him. God’s word assures us that God is always present; we just have to be intentional about looking for Him. When we look for God, we will find Him. Start looking; you may be surprised at all the places you find Him.
Sandy Egle, Executive Director
Heart to Heart Support Services, N.F.P.
101 West South Street
PO Box 237
Flanagan, IL 61740
Email: h2hserve@hotmail.com
Phone: 815.796.2207
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Acorn Build Up: Guest Encourager (10/31)
Today's "Guest Encourager" is a long-time friend and colleague, Sandy Egle. Sandy is the Executive Director of Heart to Heart Support Services, which is the "parent" organization for Acorn Ministries. Beyond managing the responsibilities of the Heart to Heart organization, Sandy serves as a Christian Counselor to the central-Illinois region. Please look to the bottom of the page for Sandy's contact information.
I hope you will enjoy Sandy's encouragement!
ONE DAY AT A TIME
Matthew 4:18 – 20
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” At once they left their nets and followed him.
In today’s culture we are repeatedly challenged to plan, plan, and plan some more! We plan our careers, our finances, and our day-to-day schedules. We cram into our schedules as much as possible to meet our long-range goals. Is it any wonder that today’s people, young and old alike, feel overwhelmed by busy schedules? We suffer from emotional and physical exhaustion from packing too much in our days, weeks, months and years! Just looking at our calendars can cause fatigue.
Jesus shows us an alternative way to live. Jesus said, “Come, follow me…”
Jesus did NOT say, “come and follow me and we will go to this place and stay there for “x” number of days and while we are there, we will do this and that, then we will move on to this next community and stay there for…” Jesus simply invited the disciples to walk with Him, one day at a time. Jesus provided all the information and resources they needed for each subsequent day.
Feeling overwhelmed?
1. Be still and know that He is God
2. Listen to Him - His still, small, quiet voice
3. Follow Him
4. Trust Him
5. Walk with Him - one day at a time
When we walk at this level of faith, we will discover that Jesus is enough and that we can trust Him for EVERYTHING, one day at a time.
Sandy Egle, Executive Director
Heart to Heart Support Services, N.F.P.
101 West South Street
PO Box 237
Flanagan, IL 61740
Email: h2hserve@hotmail.com
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