Welcome to Daily Encouragement!
Hi, I’m Charlene Notgrass. I was born a long time before you, way back in 1953. I loved homeschooling — once I learned how to make homeschooling who our family was instead of something I carried around like a big, heavy burden every day. From the lessons God has taught me, I offer you daily encouragement.
Words We Want to Stick for Life
When I was a little girl in the 1950s and early 1960s, my family and I walked across the street each Sunday morning for Sunday School. After the devotional with the whole church in the auditorium, little girls with freshly-curled…
Training Senses
Danish artist Lorenz Frølich, who lived from 1835 to 1903, had an international career as an illustrator. One of his projects was a popular series of books for children about the adventures of a little girl called Mademoiselle Lili. The…
Looking Beyond the Familiar
At 3:30-ish on Wednesday afternoons, the storm door squeaks as I walk into my art teacher’s basement studio. Miss Judy always greets me with a smile and a friendly greeting when I arrive for my weekly painting class. I tie…
The Faith of Rosa Parks
Lest you think that my husband Ray and I always agree on things, let me tell you my reaction when he first told me the topic of his most recent podcast: “Much More than A Street Name.” I am embarrassed…
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day. Today I want you to see the precious pin that I wear each Valentine’s Day, but first I want you to know where I got it. From 1972 to 1997, Nashville, Tennessee, was home to the theme…
It’s Our Job
One of the saddest verses in the Bible is Judges 2:10. God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. After Moses died, God chose Joshua as their leader. After Joshua died at age 110, things went well for…