Today’s Encouragement is, “Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.” Joshua 1:8 NLT Study This Book – Joshua was Moses’ right-hand man. When Moses finished his work andContinue reading “Study This Book”
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Worries of this life
Today’s Encouragement is, “The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.”Matthew 13:22 NLT Worries Of This Life – Jesus explained His parable in Matthew 13:18/23Continue reading “Worries of this life”
Speak
Today’s Encouragement is, “And the LORD came and called as before, ‘Samuel! Samuel!’ And Samuel replied, ‘Speak, your servant is listening.’” 1 Samuel 3:10 NLT Speak – The Lord called young Samuel three times before the boy acknowledged that he heard God’s voice, and only after Eli had helped him understand. We are like that,Continue reading “Speak”
The World Around Us
Today’s Encouragement is, “We know that we are children of God and that the world around us is under the control of the evil one.” 1 John 5:19 NLT The World Around Us – We often ask ourselves and others, “Why is there so much pain, suffering, crime, disease, sorrow, and, most recently, war, inContinue reading “The World Around Us”
You Alone Know
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then he asked me, ‘Son of man, can these bones become living people again?’ ‘O Sovereign LORD,’ I replied, ‘you alone know the answer to that.’” Ezekiel 37:3 NLT You Alone Know – Isn’t this interesting? Ezekiel’s answer to the Lord was different from what we might expect. Most of us wouldContinue reading “You Alone Know”
Even Though
Today’s Encouragement is, “Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I willContinue reading “Even Though”
Live In The Shelter
Today’s Encouragement is, “Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1 NLT Live in The Shelter – Most all of us realize that we need God’s help. We try and try but continually fail at whatever we are striving for! We thinkContinue reading “Live In The Shelter”
kingdom already
Today’s Encouragement is, “One day, the Pharisees asked Jesus, ‘When will the Kingdom of God come?’ Jesus replied, ‘The Kingdom of God can’t be detected by visible signs. You won’t be able to say, ‘Here it is!’ or ‘It’s over there!’ For the Kingdom of God is already among you.’” Luke 17:20-21 NLT Already –Continue reading “kingdom already”
Practice These Qualities
Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall.” 2 Peter 1:10 ESV Practice These Qualities – These qualities are listed in verses 5-7 “For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, andContinue reading “Practice These Qualities”
Share Our Joy
Today’s Encouragement is, “We are writing these things so that you may fully share our joy.” 1 John 1:4 NLT Share Our Joy – Several times in chapters 1 & 2, John mentions, “I am writing.” He mentions this to make plain his purpose in composing this letter. He wants to be clearly understood. JohnContinue reading “Share Our Joy”