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Encouraging Words from Charlie Gross

Charlie Grosswww.charliegross.com
This is a podcast series of encouraging words! They come from God's Word and sometimes from my zany imagination. I pray that they are helpful and oh yea, encouraging! May the Lord Richly Bless You!
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Episodes

Encouraged by Editing

Our encouragement today comes from editing some amazing Antarctica photos. I learned this new feature on my iPhone and it has some interesting theological ramifications. Listen and be encouraged. Have a great one!

Mar 10, 20252 min

Encouraged by a Jumbled Day

Our encouragement today comes from reflecting on some jumnbles in my day. Perhaps your day gets jumbled from time to time. Listen to my reflections on my jumbled day. Maybe it will encourage you to do some soul searchng as well! Have a great one!

Aug 16, 20243 min

Encouraged by a few little things

Our encouragement today comes from some recent observations. I share four little life stories that have given me a boost, made me smile, warmed my heart, and just plain encouraged me along the way. My hope is that you notice those little things in your life!

Feb 10, 20243 min

Encouraged by the number 37

Our encouragement today comes from an observation while driving to an appointment in 37-degree weather. I remembered how 37 degrees impacted some dear friends of mine. Listen to my story. My hope is that you get encouraged by 37 too!

Dec 13, 20232 min

Encouraged by a Blanket

Our encouragement today comes from an observation along the Northwest Lancaster County River trail. I noticed the trees and poles blanketed with vines and ivy. This set off my imagination about blankets. My hope is that you get encouraged!

Sep 07, 20233 min

Encouraged by Braking for a Bird

Our encouragement today comes from a strange connection I made by hitting my brakes to avoid hitting a dove. I wore away some of my brake life but then connected it to what my Lord Jesus did for me..... and you! Listen and be encouraged.

Aug 19, 20232 min

Encouraged by a Quick Answer to Prayer

Our encouragement today comes from seeing God at work. I had written my daily prayer in my journal and almost instantly God started to unfold His glory, majesty, and beauty in an answer to prayer! I'm constantly amazed and in awe! Keep on praying!

Aug 14, 20234 min

Encouraged by Encouraging Words

Our encouragement today comes from a bit of brainstorming. I pondered some questions, words, affirmations, and images that would serve to bless, boost, and encourage others. You may find some of these useful in your own conversations!

Jul 29, 20235 min

Encouraged by a Fresh Scent

Our encouragement today comes from my ride on the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail last Thursday. I smelled something wonderful and it got me thinking about some important life matters. Maybe it will encourage you to think differently!

Jul 18, 20233 min

Encouraged by First Class

Our encouragement today comes from an experience at the Philadelphia International Airport, Concourse C, gate 27. Lisa and I were bumped up to First Class on our flight to Miami. Listen to my reflections on this wonderful experience and be encouraged!

Jul 12, 20234 min

Encouraged by an Eager Little One

Our encouragement today comes from a little boy with large rubber boots, looking eager to help with a messy project. It melted my heart and made me think. I hope it does the same for you. Be encouraged as you build relationships.

Jul 03, 20234 min

Encouraged by a One Two Punch of Encouragement

Our encouragement today comes from a quote by King David and the writing of Jesus' brother James. I named it a One Two punch because I read the David quote one day and heard the sermon on James the next day! Love the one two punch of positive encouragement.

Apr 27, 20233 min

Encouraged by Being On Time

Our encouragement today comes from some simple tips and tricks to be 'on time' for appointments and events. What is embarassing is that just yesterday I was 5 minutes late to an appointment because I didn't double check the address in my GPS. UGH!

Apr 09, 20233 min

Encouraged by Above and Beyond

Our encouragement today comes from some observations made at the Kitchen Kettle Village in Intercourse, PA. It's a favorite stop for my grandson, Jacob and me. Two different people went above and beyond for us and it not only encouraged me, but inspired me.

Apr 03, 20233 min

Encouraged by Compliments

Our encouragement today comes from a very simple, no-brainer concept of compliments! Yea, just saying some positive specific things you notice about someone or something! We can all increase the joy, life and energy in the room by handing out sincere compliments. I know you can do this!

Mar 24, 20233 min

Encouraged by my Cat Part 2

Our encouragement today comes from another routine that my Lynx point Siamese cat Frank and I have. Frank's new routine is rather quirky but it definitely points to the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. I wonder what routines you and your pets have that point to unconditional love?

Mar 15, 20233 min

Encouraged by an Autoresponder

Our encouragement today comes from the realization that my personal autoresponder often returns an instant negative message that shuts down communication. I'm encouraged to try to turn OFF this autoresponder and take the time to understand. Listen and see if this resonates with you.

Mar 14, 20234 min

Encouraged by It's a Choice

Our encouragement today comes from the three little words, It's a choice. When you stop, pause, and consider that we all have a huge variety of choices to make, why not make good, positive, upbeat, encouraging choices. Listen to my rationale.

Mar 04, 20234 min

Encouraged by a Strange Diet

Our encouragement today comes from my lunch diet. It was inspired years ago by a friendly dietician, but then was recently modified. You won't believe where the conversation about my diet took me! Listen, laugh, and be inspired.

Mar 01, 20234 min

Encouraged by Being Watched

Our encouragement today comes from being watched. I know that sounds strange, but you know that there are eyes and cameras EVERYWHERE! This reminded me that our loving heavenly Father is watching over us ALL THE TIME! Be at peace in God's gaze!

Feb 27, 20234 min

Encouraged by Presence Part Two

Our encouragement today comes from the reality that personal presence is preferred over social media or other virtual ways of connecting. You'll be amazed at what I discovered. Listen, be encouraged, and then go and be an encourager with your presence!

Feb 18, 20234 min

Encouraged by the Little Things in Life

Our encouragement today comes from just three little things I notices on a Sunday. These three little things reminded me to pay attention to other little things around me and notice more of God's rich blessings. May you be encouraged too!

Feb 11, 20233 min

Encouraged by Teamwork Pt 2

Our encouragement today comes from two scriptures from Exodus. Both show some wonderful ways of working together for a larger, positive outcome. Listen, be encourahged, and then thank your existing teammates or build your own supportive team.

Jan 25, 20233 min

Encouraged by Relying on God

Our encouragement today comes from waiting patiently and sometimes impatiently on my cruise ship veranda for God's inspiration. Sometimes you have to let go of your desire to move forward until God guides and directs and inspires.

Jan 22, 20233 min

Encouraged Doubly

Our encouragement today comes from an old book I read titled, Do It Now and from using my gift of encouragement while on a 'do it now' errand. I hope that you can be doubly encouraged too.

Jan 17, 20233 min

Encouraged by TBD

Our encouragement today comes from thinking about the end times and how it relates to "TBD." It's a crazy intersection of ideas, but if you know me by now, you aren't surprised. Listen to my short episode and then be encouraged by what is TBD.

Dec 21, 20223 min

Encouraged by Jacob's grace

Our encouragement today comes from being called out by my four-year-old grandson, Jacob. It proves to me that the little ones notice EVERYTHING and sometimes speak up for what's right. Listen to my story and be encouraged.

Dec 12, 20223 min

Encouraged by the Protective Hand of God

Our encouragement today comes from a near catastrophic car wreck. It showed me close up the incredible, protective hand of God on my life. It made me reflect on many other incidents where God's intervention saved my life. Listen and reflect on your own life.

Nov 30, 20224 min

Encouraged by Curiosity

Our encouragement today comes from a visit from an inquisitive neighbor. She came to learn something from us and she came with a notepad and pen. This image encouraged me and made me think about learning and curiosity. Listen and be encouraged.

Oct 27, 20224 min

Encouraged by the Seashore

Our encouragement today comes from a beautiful picture of the seashore. Of course it started me thinking about the vastness of the grains of sand. This then started me thinking about the vastness of God's love for you and for me. Listen and be encouraged.

Oct 24, 20223 min
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