Today’s Encouragement is, “And when God counted him as righteous, it wasn’t just for Abraham’s benefit. It was recorded for our benefit, too, assuring us that God will also count us as righteous if we believe in him, the one who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.” Romans 4:23-24 NLT For Our Benefit –Continue reading “For Our Benefit”
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Care For The Flock
Today’s Encouragement is, “Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example.” 1 PeterContinue reading “Care For The Flock”
Constantly Speak
Today’s Encouragement is, “I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.” Psalm 34:1 NLT Constantly Speak – What are we constantly speaking about? For most of us, it is our complaints: our health, politics, the economy, and the unfairness in this life. It may be true, it might beContinue reading “Constantly Speak”
We Are His
Today’s Encouragement is, “Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.” Psalm 100:3 ESV We are His – My friends, as believers in Jesus: We are His children, deeply and eternally loved. He has chosen us,Continue reading “We Are His”
Your Kindness
Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?” Romans 2:4 NLT His Kindness – We are forgiven and made new. Our sin, forgotten. We are clean, pure,Continue reading “Your Kindness”
Called To Be Saints
Today’s Encouragement is, “including you who are called to belong to Jesus Christ, To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints.” Romans 1:6-7a ESV Called To Be Saints – “I am no saint!” “Nobody’s perfect!” we hear it often, these admissions of our human imperfection. And we certainlyContinue reading “Called To Be Saints”
Hiding Place
Today’s Encouragement is, “For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory.“ Psalm 32:7 NLT Hiding Place – Ever find yourself thinking, “I wish I could just get away from everything and everyone?” You can. God is our hiding place. Shelter. Safety. Peace. Rest. Protection. Fortress.Continue reading “Hiding Place”
The Father loves you dearly
Today’s Encouragement is, “For the Father himself loves you dearly because you love me and believe that I came from God.” John 16:27 NLT The Father Loves You Dearly — This is the driving force of life, of our relationship with God. He is our perfect Father, and He loves us dearly. A few confirmingContinue reading “The Father loves you dearly”
Write Them On Their Minds
Today’s Encouragement is, “This is the new covenant I will make with my people on that day, says the LORD: I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds.” Hebrews 10:16 NLT Write Them On Their Minds — You may have them too. Thoughts, words of wisdom, encouragement,Continue reading “Write Them On Their Minds”
With Compassion
Today’s Encouragement is, “A funeral procession was coming out as he approached the village gate. The young man who had died was the widow’s only son, and a large crowd from the village was with her. When the Lord saw her, his heart overflowed with compassion. ‘Don’t cry!’ he said. Then he walked over toContinue reading “With Compassion”