“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.
And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.” – Hebrews 10:24-25 (NLT)
As members of the Body of Christ, one of our most important responsibilities is to join with other believers; to worship together, to encourage one another, and to reach out in unity and share the ministry and message of our Savior.
Hi, I’m Phil Malmstrom, a.k.a. Phather Phil. I’m self-employed, father of two wonderful young men, an ordained minister who delights in spreading Jesus’ Message of Hope and Love, a science-fiction junkie, an aspiring photographer and above all that one of God’s Children who rejoices in His Blessings each day. 
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I love this! We were not meant to do this crazy thing called life alone! We need each other. We need other believers.
We have Sundays where we are both so worn and weary from ministry during the week and we don’t make it to to church. I end up missing the connection with other believers…we truly do need each other.
Thanks for sharing this, Phil!
I have a post coming next Thursday which focuses on encouragement vs. flattery. Hope you will visit, Phather Phil.
Thank you for reminding us that we need to give encouragement to one another as we walk with our Lord.
Blessings to you and yours!