Encouragement for Today

Faith for Healing

In this podcast Brother Michael teaches on the subject of healing in this day of pandemics and fear.  The world should know that God has an answer to the Corona virus, or any other disease that may invade our ranks.  Through the power of the Word of God we can have victory of all of the works of the devil.  Brother Michael gives seven reasons why we can have faith for healing.  They are as follows; faith begins where the will of God is known, Jesus healed every sickness and disease. sickness is a work of the devil, the abundantly life principle, healing is a mercy of God, and finally Jesus commissioned the Church to heal the sick.  We pray that the listener will have ears to hear what the Word promises on this most important subject. 

When you feel down and out sing a song!

On this special episode Brother Michael welcomes to the podcast Sister Phyllis Crenshaw.  Together they speak from Brother Michael's book "Thirty Days of Joy, A Devotional designed to keep you stirred up and rejoicing at all times."  They use day thirteen entitled " When you feel down and out sing a song."  In the midst of turmoil and uncertainty they reveal that the child of God can still have joy and experience the victorious life.  Sister Phyllis also shares her lovely voice as she sings during the podcast.  We are encouraged in the Word of God to "Sing unto the Lord a new song." (Psalms 96:1)

Traits of a Friend

In this practical but timely episode, Brother Michael shares what it means to be a friend.  Quoting Proverbs 17:17 where the Bible teaches us that "a friend loves at all times", he explains five characteristics of a friend.  Respect, Loyalty, Ownership (they are not ashamed of you}, they can keep a secret, and finally they will help you out in the time of need.  Endeavor to be the friend  that Walter Winchell describes "A friend is one who walks in when others walk out."

Don't Worry Be Happy!

In this episode Brother Michael teaches us not to worry but to be happy!  He emphasizes the truth that we can be happy in a world full of ups and downs.  Yes we can be happy, but happiness is a personal decision just like the decision to worry is.  He gives us four reasons why we don't have to worry.  They are God will never let us down, most of the things we worry about never happen, we know and understand the power of positive thinking, and finally the need to live thankfully with rejoicing.Be encouraged and cast the whole of your care upon the Lord Jesus Christ for He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7)

The Dangers of Living in the Past

In this episode Brother Michael teaches on "The Dangers of Living in the Past".  Using Philippians 3:13-14 he shares Paul's admonishment to focus on one thing "forgetting those things which are behind.  Many people are trapped in their past remembering their past victories or failures, never being able to go forward in life.  Brother Michael gives us four reasons why it is dangerous to live in the past.  Such as it perverts your focus, it causes us to remember what God has told us to forget, it cancels the work of God in our future, and it keeps us from obtaining the prize of the high calling of Christ Jesus.  Some one said a definition of nostalgia is living life in the past lane.

Developing Your Dream Routine (Becoming a Better Me)

In this episode the Encouragement Koach Brother Michael Crenshaw talks about developing your dream routine!  Establishing the daily habits that will keep you on track to reach your dreams and goals!  Using Ephesians 5:15-16 which states "Be careful how you live. Don't live like fools, but like those who are wise.  Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days." He mentions five ways to make the most out of your day.  Plan your day, document your plan, work your plan, stick to your plan, and finally apply patience to your plan.  To summarize it all, it is what we do today that will build our future for tomorrow.  "The secret of your future is hidden our daily routines."  Mike Murdock 

The Law of Resilience "The ability to bounce back"

In this teaching Brother Michael discusses the "law of resilience" the ability to bounce back.  This is the ability to recover readily from illness, depression, or adversity.  Brother Michael reveals seven qualities we must possess if we intend to bounce back from our problems in life.  They are mastering our memories, mastering our emotions, mastering our expectations, mastering our thinking, mastering our environment, mastering our words, and mastering our attitudes.  For a just man falleth seven time, and riseth up again (KJV). The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again (NLT).Remember you may be down, but you are never out unless you give up.  We believe this lesson will give Believer's the courage to be resilient in fulfilling their potential. 

Moving out of your comfort zones!

In this Podcast Brother Michael encourages us to step out of comfort zones!  He talks about the five reasons that hinder people from moving out.  He discusses the "the fear of leaving that which is familiar, "the fear of man", the fear of failure", "fear of the unknown", and the "fear of change".  In this teaching you will be challenged to replace your fears with faith and to take the road less traveled! Go out on a limb, because that's where the fruit is!  Remember where there is no risk there is no reward!

It's Never too late podcast from the Encouragement for Today Podcast!

Join Brother Michael Crenshaw as he teaches on the subject "It's never too late."  

It's Never too late!

In his inaugural podcast Brother Michael teaches us that it is never too late to be what God has called us to be or to do what He has placed in our hearts.  Using Philippians 1:6 as a launching pad Brother Michael encourages us with God's promise that the "good work He has began in us will be completed until the day of Jesus Christ!"  So relax and get ready to be inspired by the encouragement coach himself, Brother Michael Crenshaw.