Author Archives: Rick

Today’s Encouragement is Mark 5:18-19 As he [Jesus] was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed with demons begged him that he might be with him. [19] And he did not permit him but said to him, “Go home to your friends and tell them how much the Lord has done forContinue reading “Tell them how much”

Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 28:9 “Oh, save your people and bless your heritage! Be their shepherd and carry them forever.” Carry them forever-  God carries us?  Oh yes, my friends, He does!   Isaiah 40:11 “He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them inContinue reading “Carry them forever”

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”