“The economic data points to the Fed stopping (rate hikes) sooner rather than later, and that's encouraging. Combined with the fact that you haven't had a lot of negative pre-announcements on first-quarter earnings, this is a decent environment for equities.”

“If I can encourage cultural understanding through what I write, I will have added something to book publishing. I know it's a lofty goal. But if I can have a mission, I would like to do that.”

“I'm encouraged by all the church groups you see and the young people who spent their holiday helping muck out or gut and rebuild houses. The paper said two New Jersey colleges were coming in for spring break.”

“That's encouraging to me, ... A lot of guys here emerged and showed they can be great players in this league early. Whether I play a lot or play a little, I don't know. But I'm going to go in there and try to earn minutes.”

“Mobile phones have inherent difficulties in the way content can be searched and discovered by users, and we believe that offering this content in retail stores will help educate and encourage consumers to try mobile games as well as other types of content.”

“The groups get together once a week for 'club,' where the teens hang out, have good, clean fun and receive a brief spiritual, encouraging message. It's made a big difference in my kids' lives and in the lives of their friends.”

Weigh whatever you are about to say; what will it do to your hearer - encouragement, edification, disappointment or fear? What will it do to your life - glorify, edify, beautify or weigh you down? Speak well and things will go well.

For a permanent solution to easing tension and soothe the rough waters of the world that cause people to go to drugs, drinking, gambling, pornography, overeating, or anything that will give them some temporary relief, you can’t beat the support and encouragement of a friend.

“This indicates continued economic growth for the city of New Britain and proves that we are on the right track in expanding our tax base. Our efforts to encourage new businesses to move to our city and existing businesses to expand are paying off.”

“I believe [Chavis] was a principal, just like Alex, ... I think he was the one that motivated the boys, he encouraged them, maybe even planted the idea in their mind. I certainly think he had something to do with it.”