Today’s Encouragement is, “I did this so you would trust not in human wisdom but in the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:5 NLT Trust Not – Paul was referring to the style, the approach of his recent preaching. “And my message and my preaching were very plain. Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches,Continue reading “Trust Not”
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The Way You Think
Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” Romans 12:2a NLT The Way You Think – Notice it doesn’t say change your behavior, or don’t do ‘this or that,’ but God transforms us – in ourContinue reading “The Way You Think”
No One Was Sorry
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. No one was sorry when he died. They buried him in the City of David, but not in the royal cemetery.” 2 Chronicles 21:20 NLT No One Was Sorry – What a life he lived. MarriedContinue reading “No One Was Sorry”
The Best Portions
Today’s Encouragement is, “When it was time for the harvest, Cain presented some of his crops as a gift to the LORD. Abel also brought a gift, the best portions of the firstborn lambs from his flock. The LORD accepted Abel and his gift, but he did not accept Cain and his gift. This madeContinue reading “The Best Portions”
The Only Work God Wants
Today’s Encouragement is, “They replied, ‘We want to perform God’s works, too. What should we do?’ Jesus told them, ‘This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.’”John 6:28-29 NLT The Only Work God Wants – As we grow in our faith, we begin to desire more. WeContinue reading “The Only Work God Wants”
I Will Tell
Today’s Encouragement is, “I will praise you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.” Psalm 9:1 NLT I Will Tell – This is Praise… telling others about all the marvelous, wonderful, beautiful, powerful, amazing things that God has done. God knows these things and so doContinue reading “I Will Tell”
To Honor The Lord
Today’s Encouragement is, “For we don’t live for ourselves or die for ourselves. If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.” Romans 14:7-8 NLT To Honor The Lord – “We don’t live for ourselves.” ButContinue reading “To Honor The Lord”
You Belong To Him
Today’s Encouragement is, “So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.” Romans 8:1-2 NLT You Belong to Christ – Sometimes our terminology, our human understanding ofContinue reading “You Belong To Him”
July 13 Love Fulfills
Today’s Encouragement is, “The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18 NLT Power Of God – God sent, and still sends, a clear message to all people; Jesus, His son, died toContinue reading “July 13 Love Fulfills”
Love Fulfills
Today’s Encouragement is, “For the commandments say, ‘You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not covet.’ These-and other such commandments-are summed up in this one commandment: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God’s law.” Romans 13:9-10Continue reading “Love Fulfills”