Today’s Encouragement is, “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows. And since you don’t know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert!” Mark 13:32-33 NLT That Time Will Come – The BibleContinue reading “that time will come”
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Never Again
Today’s Encouragement is, “‘Just as I swore in the time of Noah that I would never again let a flood cover the earth, so now I swear that I will never again be angry and punish you. For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you willContinue reading “Never Again”
You Belong to Him
Today’s Encouragement is, “And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.” Romans 8:2 NLT You Belong To Him – In our misguided desire for self-sufficiency, independence, and self-determination, we futilely fight against the One who alone can set usContinue reading “You Belong to Him”
Like These Children
Today’s Encouragement is, “He said to them, ‘Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.’” Mark 10:14a-15 NLT Like These ChildrenContinue reading “Like These Children”
Can You See?
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then, spitting on the man’s eyes, he laid his hands on him and asked, “Can you see anything now?” The man looked around. “Yes,” he said, “I see people, but I can’t see them very clearly. TheyContinue reading “Can You See?”
Nothing Left
Today’s Encouragement is, “About this time another large crowd had gathered, and the people ran out of food again. Jesus called his disciples and told them, ‘I feel sorry for these people. They have been here with me for three days, and they have nothing left to eat. If I send them home hungry, theyContinue reading “Nothing Left”
Except Through Me
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.’” John 14:6 NLT Except Through Me – This isn’t a very popular statement. Jesus wasn’t being very sensitive or politically correct when He said this. Many have watered down thisContinue reading “Except Through Me”
Daily Bread
Today’s Encouragement is, “Give us each day our daily bread.” Luke 11:3 ESV Daily Bread – Our bodies will break down without a consistent intake of food and water to continue functioning. Of course, we know this. Now, given this undeniable fact, is it possible that our spiritual nature requires similar, consistent, significant nourishment also?Continue reading “Daily Bread”
not of this world
Today’s Encouragement is John 18:36 NLT Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom. If it were, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish leaders. But my Kingdom is not of this world.” Not Of This World – After His arrest, Jesus was questioned by Pilate aboutContinue reading “not of this world”
For The Good
Today’s Encouragement is “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 NLT For the good – Read it slowly, please, phrase by phrase…And we know – This is what we are confident of! This is TruthContinue reading “For The Good”