...they shall mount up with wings as eagles

Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.   --Isaiah 40:30-31

Childish things

It is greatly to be lamented that, when God has granted them strength to break other and stouter cords — namely, affections for sins and vanities — they should fail to attain to such blessing because they have not shaken off some childish thing which God had bidden them conquer for love of Him, and which is nothing more than a thread or a hair.   —John of the Cross (from The Ascent of Mount Carmel)

Encouragers picture album

I think I finally have the Encouragers picture album updated...at least the ones that I've taken over the past few weeks. We have several new members, so take a look and get familiar with their faces. By the way, if your picture is missing, or if you would like me to take a new one, just let me know.
There is also now an "alumni" section for those Encouragers who, for one reason or another, have moved away or are otherwise not active in our class. They are still Encouragers, however, and we love and miss all of them!
Cliff