Jim Martin's Encouragement Note #131

One critical lesson I've learned from being a dad . . . Start today . . . When "the same" might be a blessing . . . So who are you anyway? . . …

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August 2025

Resources and Reflections

Without An Introduction

Aug 18 • 

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Jim Martin's Encouragement Note #130

The no complaining rule . . . Unleash your kindness . . . Intentional encouragement . . . Start loving instead of people pleasing . . . Still relevant…

Aug 4 • 

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July 2025

Resources and Reflections

Thinking about wisdom . . . Seeing the ordinary people . . . How do we treat others at work . . . The importance of friendship . . . Recent reads . . …

Jul 21 • 

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Jim Martin's Encouragement Note #129

Street level faith . . . The first and last hour of the day . . . In answer to a question . . . "Now I'm not perfect . . . An audience of one

Jul 7 • 

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June 2025

Jim Martin's Resources and Reflections

Most of the following “Resources and Reflections” consist of what I have read, watched on a video, or heard on a podcast.

Jun 16 • 

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Jim Martin's Encouragement Note #128

Do you need a word of encouragement? . . . A graceful prayer to begin your day . . . Take the next step . . . Ten helpful ways to move forward in 2025 …

Jun 2 • 

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May 2025

Jim Martin's Resources and Reflections

(In this one, I managed to slip in a picture of Elsie, our five year old granddaughter.)

May 19 • 

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Jim Martin's Encouragement Note #127

When you are richly blessed . . . Being a parent: what we attempted to do . . . Becoming trustworthy . . . Insights from Gordon MacDonald at 80 years…

May 5 • 

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April 2025

Jim Martin's Resources and Reflections

Resources and reflections for leaders, ministers, and anyone who might find these helpful and even encouraging.

Apr 21 • 

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March 2025

Jim Martin's Encouragement Note #126

Love is in the details . . . Three from whom I learned . . . Don't waste an opportunity for gratitude . . . Trust is everything (especially for…

Mar 24 • 

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Jim Martin's Encouragement Note #125

Navigating Through the Depleting Times . . . One of the Best Things You Might Do With Your Children . . . Consider Your Hands . . . Ministry is Not a…

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