Today’s Encouragement is, “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 NLT Much Fruit – Does your life seem to be fruitless? Not peaches and pears, but meaningful relationships, which honorContinue reading “Much Fruit”
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The Mind of Christ
Today’s Encouragement is, “For, ‘Who can know the LORD’s thoughts? Who knows enough to teach him?’ But we understand these things, for we have the mind of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 2:16 NLT The Mind of Christ – Puzzling, isn’t it? The first sentence seems clear enough: we have no ability to instruct, advise, or directContinue reading “The Mind of Christ”
Grace Upon Grace
Today’s Encouragement is, “For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:16-17 ESV Grace Upon Grace – The Greek word translated into English as grace is charis. Some definitions include gratitude, benefit, favor, gift, and loving-kindness, asContinue reading “Grace Upon Grace”
Is There Any
Today’s Encouragement is, “Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.” Philippians 2:1-2 NLT Is thereContinue reading “Is There Any”
Opportunity For Great Joy
Today’s Encouragement is, “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy, for you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete,Continue reading “Opportunity For Great Joy”
Let The Spirit
Today’s Encouragement is, “throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God-truly righteous and holy.” Ephesians 4:22-24 NLT Let The Spirit – We are repeatedly remindedContinue reading “Let The Spirit”
To Make It Clear
Today’s Encouragement is, “We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.” 2 Corinthians 4:7 NLT This Makes It Clear – “We now have” – Already, presently. the lightContinue reading “To Make It Clear”
More And More
Today’s Encouragement is, “I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding.” Philippians 1:9 NLT More And More – In this introduction to his letter to the believers in Philippi, Paul explains how he prays for them. He prays that they will grow,Continue reading “More And More”
Eternal Life
Today’s Encouragement is, “When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, ‘Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this isContinue reading “Eternal Life”
The Living Bread
Today’s Encouragement is, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever; and this bread, which I will offer so the world may live, is my flesh.” John 6:51 NLT The Living Bread – Like the hearers in Jesus’ day, we too struggle with these words.Continue reading “The Living Bread”