Today’s Encouragement is, “And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us.” 2 Corinthians 1:10 NLT He did and He will – The essential reason for the Bible is Jesus! He is revealed throughout the entireContinue reading “He Did and He Will”
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His Peace Will Guard
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 NLT His Peace Will Guard – Will you try something with me? For just a moment. Reread this verse, then pause and quietly, calmly,Continue reading “His Peace Will Guard”
and Prayed
Today’s Encouragement is, “About that time Hezekiah became deathly ill, and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to visit him. He gave the king this message: ‘This is what the LORD says: ‘Set your affairs in order, for you are going to die. You will not recover from this illness.’ When Hezekiah heard this,Continue reading “and Prayed”
Righteous Through Faith
Today’s Encouragement is, “I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith.” Philippians 3:9b NLT Righteous Through Faith – In the preceding verse, we read of abandoning everything else to know Jesus,Continue reading “Righteous Through Faith”
Become One
Today’s Encouragement is, “Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ and become one with him.” Philippians 3:8-9a NLT Become One – We usually hear this phraseContinue reading “Become One”
Everything Else
Today’s Encouragement is, “For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ.” Philippians 3:8b NLT Everything Else – Paul discarded everything else in order to gain Christ. This life is a mist (James 4:14). We naturally recoil at this concept. Like the wealthy young manContinue reading “Everything Else”
Infinite Value
Today’s Encouragement is, “Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” Philippians 3:8a NLT Infinite Value – Everything is worthless? Really? Yes, it is, when compared to the Infinite Value of knowing Jesus! Nothing. Else. Matters. “But wait, what about family, love, relationships, the things IContinue reading “Infinite Value”
Infinite Value
Today’s Encouragement is, “Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” Philippians 3:8a NLT Infinite Value – Everything is worthless? Really? Yes, it is, when compared to the Infinite Value of knowing Jesus! Nothing. Else. Matters. “But wait, what about family, love, relationships, the things IContinue reading “Infinite Value”
Perfect Peace
Today’s Encouragement is, “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you.” Isaiah 26:3 NLT Perfect Peace – Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? Restful, hopeful, carefree, worry-free! Imagine this contentment for just a moment, as long as you can, now imagine remaining in that state of PerfectContinue reading “Perfect Peace”
Never Stop Praying
Today’s Encouragement is, “Never stop praying.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 NLT Never Stop Praying – Obviously, we cannot be on our knees, with eyes closed, bowed heads, and folded hands, repeating the Lord’s Prayer in a church building 24/7/365! So what could this mean? Here are some possibilities: You wake up late – pray for helpContinue reading “Never Stop Praying”