Author Archives: Rick

Today’s Encouragement is Matthew 13:44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” Treasure hidden – Like a miner who uncovers a nugget of gold as he’s sifting throughContinue reading “Treasure hidden”

Today’s Encouragement is Acts 5:42 “And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching that the Christ is Jesus.” Every day… they did not cease – The disciples used preaching and also teaching, every day, without ceasing, from house to house and in the temple… everyContinue reading “Every Day”

Today’s Encouragement is Isaiah 41:10 “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” For I am with you – God is with us, He will strengthen us, He will help usContinue reading “For I am with you”

Today’s Encouragement is John 14:27b [Jesus said] “Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” Let not – Friends, Is it possible that we could choose to obey God’s words, and live a life without fear?  Notice He said, Let Not… as in, don’t allow, or choose – to not be afraid!Continue reading “Let not”

Today’s Encouragement is Acts 13:43 “And after the meeting of the synagogue broke up, many Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who, as they spoke with them, urged them to continue in the grace of God.” Continue in the Grace of God – Wonder what that means, continue in grace?  CouldContinue reading “Continue in Grace”

Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 139:1-4 O LORD, you have searched me and known me! [2] You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. [3] You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. [4] Even before a word isContinue reading “You know”

Today’s Encouragement is John 15:12 This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. As I have loved you – My friend, think on this for a moment. “How has Christ loved you?” Just consider that question.  Selah.  Now, whatever comes to your mind, your heart, in response to thatContinue reading “As I have loved you”

Today’s Encouragement is Deuteronomy 30:19b-20a “Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live, [20] loving the LORD your God, obeying his voice and holding fast to him, for he is your life and length of days,” Choose Life – Choose loving and obeying God over fearing man. Friends we are wise and blessedContinue reading “Choose Life”

Today’s Encouragement is Luke 17:20-21 Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, “The kingdom of God is not coming in ways that can be observed, [21] nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There!’ for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst ofContinue reading “In the midst”

Today’s Encouragement is John 21:3 Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. I’m going fishing – Jesus had been killed.  He later appeared to his disciples behind locked doors andContinue reading “I’m going fishing”