Author Archives: Rick

Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 66:13 I will come into your house with burnt offerings; I will perform my vows to you, I will come with –  Under the old covenant, before Jesus brought us a New Way, one who worshipped God would physically come to the Temple or other place of worship, and offer anContinue reading “I will come with”

Today’s Encouragement is Matthew 7:8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. Everyone who asks receives – Is it possible, my friends, that we too often overthink, and over-complicate, the simple truths of God’s word?  He said Everyone!  Not just the wealthy, notContinue reading “Everyone who asks”

Today’s Encouragement is Luke 24:49 [Jesus said] “And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father [the Holy Spirit] upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”   Power from on high – Remember, the disciples all ran away when he was arrested, later they were cowering behindContinue reading “Power from on high”

Today’s Encouragement is Matthew 19:27-28 Then Peter said in reply, “See, we have left everything and followed you. What then will we have?” [28] Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, in the new world, when the Son of Man will sit on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will alsoContinue reading “What then will we have?”

Today’s Encouragement is Mark 7:37 “And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, ‘He has done all things well. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.’” Astonished beyond measure-  The response of those who witnessed the miraculous power of Jesus was often varied.  At times, His works and words caused some to be highlyContinue reading “Astonished beyond measure”

Today’s Encouragement is Matthew 28:20b And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”  I am with you always – What if Jesus was sitting next to you? He’s with us always, right? So, how would he respond to your current list of worries and concerns? What counsel would He offer you?  MightContinue reading “With you Always”

Today’s Encouragement is Joshua 1:9 NKJV “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Be Strong-  We decide, my friends, to be strong, courageous, unafraid, and resolute… or to be weak, discouraged, afraid andContinue reading “Be Strong”

Today’s Encouragement is Revelation 1:13–18 “and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around his chest. 14 The hairs of his head were white, like white wool, like snow. His eyes were like a flame of fire, 15 his feet were like burnishedContinue reading “I fell at His feet”

Today’s Encouragement is Matthew 22:46 “And no one was able to answer him a word, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions.” Dare to ask Him – The leaders tried to trap Jesus. Matthew 22:15 “Then the Pharisees went and plotted how to entangle him in his words.” TheyContinue reading “Dare to ask Him”

Today’s Encouragement is Matthew 7:8-11 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. [9] Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? [10] Or if he asks for a fish, will give himContinue reading “How much more”