Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus said,] “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 Come To Me – Notice that there is an implicit ‘If/Then’ in Jesus’ statement; there often is. If – we come, then – He will give rest. We are invited to ‘come toContinue reading “Come To Me”
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Everything I Have Is Yours
Today’s Encouragement is, “His father said to him, ‘Look, dear son, you have always stayed by me, and everything I have is yours.’” Luke 15:31 NLT Everything I Have Is Yours – The story of the Prodigal Son is well known to most believers. It beautifully displays the grace and mercy of our Father for allContinue reading “Everything I Have Is Yours”
Meeting Together
Today’s Encouragement is, “And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.” Hebrews 10:25 (NLT) Meeting Together – We often think we go to church to hear from God, to hear His Truth, to worship Him, andContinue reading “Meeting Together”
Always Pray and Never Give Up
Today’s Encouragement is, “One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.” Luke 18:1 NLT Always Pray and Never Give Up – (because we often need to be reminded) Jesus then relates the story, a parable, a spiritual truth, and an eternal lesson concerning theContinue reading “Always Pray and Never Give Up”
Fan Into Flames
Today’s Encouragement is, “This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.’ 2 Timothy 1:6-7 NLT Fan into Flames- The clear message isContinue reading “Fan Into Flames”
Removed Our Sins
Today’s Encouragement is, “For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.” Psalm 103:11-12 Removed Our Sins – We have an innate sense of justice. We inherently senseContinue reading “Removed Our Sins”
The Father Loves You Dearly
Today’s Encouragement is, “For the Father himself loves you dearly because you love me and believe that I came from God.” John 16:27 NLT The Father Loves You Dearly – This is the driving force of life, of our relationship with God. He is our Perfect Father, and He loves us dearly! A few confirmingContinue reading “The Father Loves You Dearly”
It Is Good
Today’s Encouragement is, “It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to the Most High. It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, your faithfulness in the evening.” Psalm 92:1-2 NLT It Is Good – Want to see your life transformed? Want a new positive outlook on eachContinue reading “It Is Good”
He Drove Them All Out
Today’s Encouragement is, “And making a whip of cords, he drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and oxen. And he poured out the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables.” John 2:15 ESV He Drove Them All Out – All four gospel accounts mention this event. Jesus cleared and cleansedContinue reading “He Drove Them All Out”
Overflowed With Compassion
Today’s Encouragement is, “A funeral procession was coming out as he approached the village gate. The young man who had died was a widow’s only son, and a large crowd from the village was with her. When the Lord saw her, his heart overflowed with compassion. ‘Don’t cry!’ he said. Then he walked over toContinue reading “Overflowed With Compassion”