I have long had a passion for encouraging others. I have been on the receiving end of encouragement many times in my life. What I love most, though, is to be on the “giving” side of enouraging others.

I think we underestimate at times the power of a well-timed word, an intentional act of service, a simple smile, or any of the many forms encouragement can take. I’ve titled this blog “Encouragement Etc.”, because I want it to be filled with not only thoughts and opportunties for encouragement, but much more! The abbreviation for et’ sedara (etc.) is a Latin expression in English to mean “and other similar things.” I think that is so fitting for all that I hope this blog can become.

I hope you to join me on this journey!