Author Archives: Rick

Today’s Encouragement is John 17:22-23 The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one, [23] I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them evenContinue reading “I in them”

Today’s Encouragement is Ephesians 5:8-10 NLT For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! [9] For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. [10] Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. Carefully determine what pleases the LordContinue reading “What pleases the Lord”

Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 4:6 NLT Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. Be gracious – How we speak to one another has become a hot topic in the last few years, but it’s always been important!  Jesus was the best example of how weContinue reading “Be Gracious”

Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 3:16 ESV Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Let the word of Christ dwell in you – We choose.  What dwells in you?  What occupies yourContinue reading “Let the Word dwell”

Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 4:2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Continue steadfastly- What do you pray for? How do you pray? Paul says to pray consistently, steadfastly, expectantly (watchful) with thanksgiving (confident and grateful). First, Pray!  At all times in all circumstances, in all ways…. Pray!  Now when we pray,Continue reading “Continue steadfastly”

Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 25:14 The LORD is a friend to those who fear him. He teaches them his covenant. The Lord is a friend- When we consider God’s power and glory and how perfect He is, and we then consider our own weakness, our human failures and sinfulness… the word Fear takes a clearerContinue reading “The Lord is a Friend”

Today’s Encouragement is Jeremiah 29:11 NLT “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Plans for good – This verse never fails to uplift my heart.  Only God’s word can do that for me. Continue reading “Plans for Good”

Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 3:1-2 NLT Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. [2] Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. Think about the things of Heaven- ThisContinue reading “Think about the things of heaven”

Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 2:6-7 NLT And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. [7] Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflowContinue reading “Let your roots grow”

Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 1:15 ‘He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.’ He is the image – God the Father, the Great I Am, the Uncreated Almighty Creator – is invisible to us. The eye which He created, as magnificent as it is; our minds, in our great capacityContinue reading “He is the Image”