Author Archives: Rick

Today’s Encouragement is John 17:26b NLT [Jesus prayed,] “Then your love for me will be in them, and I will be in them.” Will be in them – Let’s pause and consider (selah) this closing statement of Jesus’ final prayer before he was arrested. “Your Love for me will be in them” – can youContinue reading “Will be in them”

Today’s Encouragement is John 15:11 ESV These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. Your joy may be full –  When I read something like this from God’s word, a promise that seems… too good to be true… I try to rememberContinue reading “Your joy may be full”

Today’s Encouragement is Genesis 39:21 ESV “But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.” But the Lord – Joseph was righteous! He refused the advances of his master’s wife, although she tempted him day after day (v10). So, sheContinue reading “But the Lord”

Today’s Encouragement is Ezekiel 37:14 (NLT) I will put my Spirit in you, and you will live again and return home to your own land. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have spoken, and I have done what I said. Yes, the LORD has spoken!’” You will live again – In chapter 37,Continue reading “You will live again”

Today’s Encouragement is 1 Corinthians 2:2,5 ESV “For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified… [5] so that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.” Nothing except- There are so many things we can “know” and learn about, so muchContinue reading “Nothing except”

Today’s Encouragement is John 15:9 ESV “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.” Abide in my Love – Abide – to dwell, stay, remain, to always consistently be present- In – surrounded by, not beside or on or under, but deep inside… in relationship, covered with, embracedContinue reading “Abide in my love”

Today’s Encouragement is John 15:4 ESV Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. Abide in me – The Greek word meno – here translated as Abide, also means: remain, dwell, stay, continue… weContinue reading “Abide in me”

Today’s Encouragement is John 13:12 ESV When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, “Do you understand what I have done to you? Do you understand – What a question!  From Jesus to his disciples; from Jesus to you and me. We canContinue reading “Do you understand”

Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 46:1-2 ESV God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [2] Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, A very present help – Ever known someone who never seems to have any troubles? Continue reading “A very present help”

Today’s Encouragement is John 1:5 ESV The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. The light shines – This verse at the introduction of John’s book, is an ancient statement of current and eternal Truth.  Jesus IS the Light of the world! (John 8:12). Jesus, the Light, shines in theContinue reading “The Light shines”