Entries by Chelsea Herman(Stemkoski)

Encouraging Words Video Episode 106: God’s Plans For You

One of the most important questions we can ask in life…perhaps the most important one…is: What is God’s plan for my life? What is His will? Be assured…God does have plans for you…He clearly says so in Jeremiah 29:11…and they’re all good! The adventure and joy is in the discovery process!  Today’s episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS sheds light on this life-altering question through […]

Encouraging Words Video Episode 105: Thanksgiving Reflections

Yesterday we celebrated one of the best days of the entire year…Thanksgiving! I love Thanksgiving! Often time with family and friends…turkey, dressing, those amazing “candied yams” with the melted marshmallows on top…what’s not to love? But at the core, it’s a day of reflection…of focusing on God’s incredible goodness…which produces in us an attitude of gratitude. This episode of ENCOURAGING […]

Encouraging Words Video Episode 103: Still Standing

We’re living in a time of “relative truth.” There seems to be no standard…no absolutes.  The apostle Paul was very concerned about this in the early Church. He said, “I pray that you will not be tossed about by the waves…carried around by every wind of teaching…by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming.”  Ephesians […]

Encouraging Words Video Episode 102: In God We Trust

In the midst of challenging and uncertain times, where do we place our ultimate trust? The Bible says “it’s better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.” – Psalm 118:8 Be encouraged today! In this pre-election episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS, we’ll unpack the truth that no matter the outcome in any arena of life…if the mountains […]

Encouraging Words Episode 97: I Love You Lord

Today’s episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS features another classic and iconic praise and worship medley from our Celebrant Singers library. Our Heavenly Father takes great joy and delight when we express our love to Him. And why would we not? He loves us totally and unconditionally. I encourage you to join your heart and voice with ours as we express our love to the […]

Encouraging Words Video Episode 96: The Lord is Holy

Do you ever grow weary of the daily onslaught of venom, vitriol, slander and outright lies in our public discourse…in the news and social media? It’s assaultive to our souls, isn’t it?   In today’s episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS we’ll see a clear contrast between God’s holiness and the powers of evil and darkness in our world. Let […]