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”
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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”
Believe Without Seeing
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then Jesus told him, ‘You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.’” John 20:29 NLT Believe without seeing – In the preceding verses, Jesus is resurrected, has appeared to the disciples and to Thomas, and now, having seen him, Thomas believes. As always, Jesus’ wordsContinue reading “Believe Without Seeing”
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. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 NLT The Way You Think – This begins withContinue reading “The Way You Think”
Everything With Love
Today’s Encouragement is, “Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NLT Everything With Love – In his closing prayer to the believers in Corinth, Paul lists several key points of advice and godly wisdom, including this all-encompassing short phrase, “and do everythingContinue reading “Everything With Love”
To Rescue Us
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus gave his life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live.” Galatians 1:4 NLT To Rescue Us – Did Jesus fail? Ever? Is it even possible? Then, we are already rescued. Period. We might not feel likeContinue reading “To Rescue Us”
Precious Promises
Today’s Encouragement is, “And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.” 2 Peter 1:4 NLT Precious Promises- “He has (already) given us His great and precious promises.”Continue reading “Precious Promises”
Same Precious Faith
Today’s Encouragement is, “This letter is from Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ. I am writing to you who share the same precious faith we have. This faith was given to you because of the justice and fairness of Jesus Christ, our God and Savior.” 2 Peter 1:1 NLT Same Precious FaithContinue reading “Same Precious Faith”
So We Will Not Fear
Today’s Encouragement is, “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.” Psalm 46:1-2 NLT So We Will Not Fear – Everyone experiences times of trouble. For some, it seems the “times” never end, andContinue reading “So We Will Not Fear”
Made Perfect
Today’s Encouragement is, “For by that one offering he forever made perfect those who are being made holy.” Hebrews 10:14 NLT Made Perfect – Jesus made us perfect, forever. Argue with it, add your ifs, ands, or buts, yet still – God’s word remains eternally true. Jesus perfects our every flaw, sin, imperfection, failure, andContinue reading “Made Perfect”