https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/staying-encouraged--4371811enChristianityCopyright Jim Mackingahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c1dcfacd20c4228b0007a52091511eac.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/staying-encouraged--4371811Wed, 15 Jan 2025 03:55:21 +0000Jim MackingaJim Mackingafeeds@spreaker.comA series that explores how Jesus helps us stay encouraged every day of our lives.cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-30-a-resilient-life--42107592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42107592Sun, 22 Nov 2020 18:59:08 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series "Staying Encouraged" Jesus wants us to have a resilient life in order to have the peace that He promises. Having the rock of Jesus in our life makes our life resilient. Having roots that go deep in our life makes us resilient....3217jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-29-let-it-go--41989455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41989455Sun, 15 Nov 2020 19:21:04 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing our "Staying Encouraged" series Jesus reminds us to seek forgiveness never revenge. Being careful with actions is always wise. We need to watch out for bitterness and know that wisdom moves us from grudge to forgiveness. And to have this...2832jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-28-up-out-at--41864560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41864560Sun, 08 Nov 2020 20:22:38 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the "Staying Encouraged" series how do we actually pull off the following Jesus "Walk". First we need to understand who's beside us. We need to be self disciplined to follow Jesus' commands. We need to invest our time wisely. And lastly...2366jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-27-how-to-deal-with-losing--41746864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41746864Sun, 01 Nov 2020 19:37:32 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series "Staying Encouraged" God wants us to understand that He is in control. And because of that, we can accept what happens in life. Jesus told us to cast ALL of our anxiety on Him because He cares for us.2676jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-26-keeping-things-real--41635093https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41635093Sun, 25 Oct 2020 21:03:09 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series "Staying Encouraged" Jesus wants us to keep things real as He as shown us. Jesus was real and showed us what being real is. It's being authentic, willing to be yourself, honest & Truthful, and owning up to what you've done and...2665jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-25-long-term-thinking--41524365https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41524365Sun, 18 Oct 2020 19:57:31 +0000Jim MackingaIn this series "Staying Encouraged", today's message is about two big points on our Long Term Thinking. First we must trust the right things and second we must be faithful to those right things. We learn the right things start with Jesus and our...3457jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-24-escaping-the-danger-zone--41411498https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41411498Sun, 11 Oct 2020 19:25:22 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series "Staying Encourage" we learned last week about the danger zone, and so this message is about escaping it. What humility looks like which is the great escape from pride. Jesus want us to build an accurate view of our self, be...2486jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-23-the-danger-zone--41294828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41294828Sun, 04 Oct 2020 18:50:10 +0000Jim MackingaThis series "Staying Encourage" is all about keeping us in step with Jesus. Today God tells us about a danger zone that we need to be very aware of. What is this Danger Zone, PRIDE. Pride steals encouragement from us, it negatively affects...2835jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-22-u-gotta-bless--41163646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41163646Sun, 27 Sep 2020 19:05:14 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series "Staying Encouraged" Jesus wants us to understand the importance of blessings. Blessings flow from God and they need to flow through us to others. God blesses us because he loves us so that we can be a blessing to others.3211jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-21-good-from-now-on--41026931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41026931Sun, 20 Sep 2020 19:53:04 +0000Jim MackingaJesus wants us to know that we are good when we believe in him forever. Continuing the series "Staying Encouraged" Jesus tells us we will understand Him and He asks us to love Him. Although we may be confused at times Jesus is very clear that He is...2939jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-20-put-me-in-coach--40885469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40885469Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:42:52 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series "Staying Encouraged" "Put Me In Coach" is about the really big deal about reaping what you sow. Jesus doesn't want us to be deceived and to clearly understand that God cannot be mocked. We are to keep doing all the good we can...3192jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-19-i-m-flawed-so-are-u--40734192https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40734192Sun, 06 Sep 2020 18:56:49 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series "Staying Encouraged" God shows us that although we are flawed He has our back, always. We all have something quirky about us but God uses this for good. When it's all about Jesus that is what empowers us.3241jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-18-truth-decay--40589681https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40589681Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:07:00 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series "Staying Encouraged", Jesus always wants us to speak the truth. Some statements concerning truth: Truth today is viewed as unknowable; Without truth the future is uncertain, and Truth is our bridge to future hope.2909jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-17-married-happy-really--40461925https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40461925Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:48:37 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series "Staying Encouraged" Jesus wants us to have ways to be happy and encouraged inside our marriages. Let's explore three key truths that can help.3291jesus,marriage,stayingencoragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-16-find-a-rut-fruitful-productive--40355320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40355320Sun, 16 Aug 2020 18:31:31 +0000Jim MackingaIn this series "Staying Encouraged" Jesus wants us to know what being fruitful and Productive looks like. In that we are connected and open to His power. We're signed up to do what's right and are willing to love and serve others.3408jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-15-adding-courage-capacity--40232207https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40232207Sun, 09 Aug 2020 18:18:59 +0000Jim MackingaAn important part of Staying Encouraged is our ability to add courage and capacity to ourselves. Jesus can help with that in so many ways. First by looking at the character of God. Then celebrate what God has done and promised. And remember that...3606jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-14-being-a-people-builder--40114469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40114469Sun, 02 Aug 2020 18:27:20 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series "Staying Encouraged" Jesus shows us how we are to help build people up. This investment that Jesus wants us to give to others is done by our example, believing in them, encouraging them, and to challenge them to be their best.2951jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-13-our-greatest-gift-after-jesus-our-brainmind--39990083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39990083Sun, 26 Jul 2020 18:47:23 +0000Jim MackingaOur very own guest speaker David continues our series "Staying Encouraged" we'll look at the greatest gift after Jesus. Minding the gap between us and God. Looking at what's so amazing about our brain and mind. Exploring the difference between god &...3240jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-12-direct-encouragement--39851303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39851303Sun, 19 Jul 2020 18:37:51 +0000Jim MackingaIn this series "Staying Encouraged" today we will see how Jesus brings encouragement to us in all things. Jesus brings peace and rest. He can shepherd us through difficult times and provide us with the strength to do it. Jesus guides us through our...2852jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-11-heaven-will-satisfy-us--39187908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39187908Sun, 12 Jul 2020 19:59:54 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing this series "Staying Encouraged" today's message will explore some facts about heaven. How it will be new in every way, there will be no more sadness or bad behaviors. All of us will have a place to live and the best part believers are...2879cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-10-antidote-to-fear-worry--37872056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/37872056Thu, 09 Jul 2020 01:13:28 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing this series on "Staying Encouraged" Jesus shows us the antidote to our fears and worries. Where what we fear captures our attention and produces internal anxiousness. Jesus points to when fear leads to worry it demands patience.2867jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-9-someone-who-believes-in-us--34195751https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34195751Sun, 28 Jun 2020 20:53:40 +0000Jim MackingaGod Loves and believes in us. It is His hope that is in our future. And all the while God accepts us the way we are. In this series "Staying Encouraged" let's explore how Jesus encourages us.3178jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-8-fighting-off-loneliness--33058283https://api.spreaker.com/episode/33058283Thu, 25 Jun 2020 01:03:27 +0000Jim MackingaIn this series "Staying Encouraged" we need answers about encouragement, loneliness, meaning in life. Today let us explore how God through Jesus helps use discover these answers for us.3030jesus,stayingencoragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-7-accept-vs-expect-with-others--31014509https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31014509Tue, 16 Jun 2020 01:02:38 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series "Staying Encouraged" we look at the different roles people play and the relational dynamics that are here to stay. Jesus knows we will disagree with others in like and gives us the tools and place to deal with our relations.2626jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-6-friendships-encouraging-way--29851638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29851638Sun, 07 Jun 2020 20:41:31 +0000Jim MackingaToday's message in this "Staying Encourage" series, Jesus shows how friendship encourages us. Friends know all about us and they still love us anyway.2767jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-5-facing-relational-difficulties--28775411https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28775411Mon, 01 Jun 2020 01:48:47 +0000Jim MackingaToday in this series "Staying Encouraged" God wants us to have wisdom when we face relational difficulties and problems.3647jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-4-students-of-pain-difficulty--28775374https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28775374Mon, 01 Jun 2020 01:47:00 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series "Staying Encouraged" today's message is about how God can use pain in life to motivate us.3534jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-3-helpful-hints-with-problems--27587282https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27587282Sun, 17 May 2020 17:45:37 +0000Jim MackingaIn this series "Staying Encouraged" today we learn that controlling our attitude impacts our problem-solving capabilities. Also refusing to close our minds and guarding our emotions all have a profound impact on our problem-solving approach.3379jesus,stayencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-2-the-bright-side-of-setbacks--27041660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27041660Sun, 10 May 2020 19:08:50 +0000Jim MackingaSetbacks, difficulties & suffering are inevitable, but Jesus has answers about how these are our building blocks of strong faith. They offer the opportunity for humility and can show us what is most important in our lives. Difficulties prepare us to...3414jesus,stayingencouragedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-1-putting-setbacks-in-place--26643384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26643384Sun, 03 May 2020 18:04:38 +0000Jim MackingaJesus wants us to look at setbacks wisely. To know that Jesus wants us to succeed.3419jesus,stayencouragedcleanfull