Author Archives: Rick

Today’s Encouragement is Ephesians 4:1-2 ESV I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, [2] with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love. Bearing with One Another- We are urged (not required, not commanded)Continue reading “Bearing with One Another”

Today’s Encouragement is Ephesians 5:20 ESV Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Always and for Everything – My friends, God knows exactly how difficult this life can be. He is with us every single moment, he knows our hearts, and He cares aboutContinue reading “Always for Everything”

Today’s Encouragement is Proverbs 21:2 ESV Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart. Every way of a man- We are Right!  Right?  Aren’t we the only ones who know what is right for us? Nobody’s gonna tell ME what to do! (Emphasis on ME!) WeContinue reading “Every Way of a Man”

Today’s Encouragement is Isaiah 40:8 NLT The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.” Stands Forever- In this world we have so many disposable things. So many that our landfills are filling with our discarded and disposable things! We have storage buildings for the disposable things we haven’tContinue reading “Stands Forever”

Today’s Encouragement is Ephesians 3:18 NLT And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. How Deep His Love – He prayed that we would have the power to understand- How Wide How Long How High How Deep HisContinue reading “How Deep His Love”

Today’s Encouragement is Ephesians 3:17 NLT Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. His home in your hearts – This is not a maybe, not a blessing reserved for really good people; it is available andContinue reading “His Home in Your Hearts”

Today’s Encouragement is Ephesians 3:16 NLT I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. His Glorious, Unlimited Resources- Paul’s prayer for the church (v14-19) becomes specific, he asks that God empower His people with His Inner Strength… because my friends, He has Glorious, Unlimited Resources!Continue reading “His Glorious, Unlimited Resources”

Today’s Encouragement is Ephesians 3:19a NLT May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. The Love of Christ – In this inspired and inspiring prayer (v14-19) we find the goal, the purpose, and the highest gift of God. He prayed: “May you experience the love of Christ” –Continue reading “The Love of Christ”

Today’s Encouragement is Ephesians 2:2 NLT You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil-the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. Used to live – We ‘used to live’ asContinue reading “Used to Live”

Today’s Encouragement is Ephesians 2:10 NLT For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. God’s Masterpiece- When we think of God’s Masterpiece, we might think of a Sunset, unique every day, brilliant colors filling the sky… thisContinue reading “God’s Masterpiece”