Today’s Encouragement is, “This is real love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.” 1 John 4:10 NLT Real Love – When we are honest with ourselves, we must admit that we aren’t very good at loving God. In truth,Continue reading “Real Love”
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Earnest Prayer
Today’s Encouragement is, “So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.” Acts 12:5 Earnest Prayer – “Well, the least I can do is pray for them.” Sometimes we say things that sound nice or caring but really are neither, and this is such a statement.Continue reading “Earnest Prayer”
The Kingdom
Today’s Encouragement is, “One day the Pharisees asked Jesus, ‘When will the Kingdom of God come?’ Jesus replied, ‘The Kingdom of God can’t be detected by visible signs. You won’t be able to say, ‘Here it is!’ or ‘It’s over there!’ For the Kingdom of God is already among you.’” Luke 17:20-21 NLT The KingdomContinue reading “The Kingdom”
What You Have
Today’s Encouragement is, “Enjoy what you have rather than desiring what you don’t have. Just dreaming about nice things is meaningless-like chasing the wind.” Ecclesiastes 6:9 NLT What You Have – The book of Ecclesiastes contains some of the greatest wisdom. As in Proverbs, God provides His dearly loved people with His wisdom. This thoughtContinue reading “What You Have”
The Message of the Cross
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 The Message Of The Cross – Nothing else in human history is as recognized and revered, used and misused, prayedContinue reading “The Message of the Cross”
Rejoice Because
Today’s Encouragement is, “But don’t rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven.” Luke 10:20 NLT Rejoice Because – His disciples had just returned from visiting many towns and villages, where they preached and performed many miracles, even commanding evil spirits to leave! And they had just returned toContinue reading “Rejoice Because”
He Is Risen
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then the angel spoke to the women. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying.” Matthew 28:5-6 NLT He Is Risen – JustContinue reading “He Is Risen”
Loved Him More
Today’s Encouragement is, Then Jesus told him this story: “A man loaned money to two people-500 pieces of silver to one and 50 pieces to the other. But neither of them could repay him, so he kindly forgave them both, canceling their debts. Who do you suppose loved him more after that?” Simon answered, “IContinue reading “Loved Him More”
Before The Ark
Today’s Encouragement is, “But the next morning the same thing happened-Dagon had fallen face down before the Ark of the LORD again.” 1 Samuel 5:4a NLT Before The Ark – The Ark of the Covenant represented God’s presence on earth. It was kept in the Temple, but sometimes brought to the battlefield. And this time,Continue reading “Before The Ark”
Gave Him Back
Today’s Encouragement is, “When the Lord saw her, his heart overflowed with compassion. “Don’t cry!” he said. Then he walked over to the coffin and touched it, and the bearers stopped. ‘Young man,’ he said, ‘I tell you, get up.’ Then the dead boy sat up and began to talk! And Jesus gave him backContinue reading “Gave Him Back”