Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall.” 2 Peter 1:10 ESV Practice These Qualities – These qualities are listed in verses 5-7 “For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, andContinue reading “Practice These Qualities”
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Share Our Joy
Today’s Encouragement is, “We are writing these things so that you may fully share our joy.” 1 John 1:4 NLT Share Our Joy – Several times in chapters 1 & 2, John mentions, “I am writing.” He mentions this to make plain his purpose in composing this letter. He wants to be clearly understood. JohnContinue reading “Share Our Joy”
All The People
Today’s Encouragement is, “When you hear the priests give one long blast on the rams’ horns, have all the people shout as loud as they can. Then the walls of the town will collapse, and the people can charge straight into the town.’” Joshua 6:5 NLT All The People – In this first battle inContinue reading “All The People”
Worries of This Life
Today’s Encouragement is, “The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.”Matthew 13:22 NLT Worries Of This Life – Jesus explained God’s Truth in different ways,Continue reading “Worries of This Life”
Secrets of the Kingdom
Today’s Encouragement is, “His disciples came and asked him, ‘Why do you use parables when you talk to the people?’ He replied, ‘You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are not.’” Matthew 13:10-11 NLT Secrets of the Kingdom – Jesus taught the Truth to everyone, but He usuallyContinue reading “Secrets of the Kingdom”
Come To Me
Today’s Encouragement is, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 ESV Come To Me- Jesus invited us. Everyone is invited. His rest, comfort, protection, and peace are available to all who come to Him. There is no ‘maybe’ here; there’s no qualification, no worth,Continue reading “Come To Me”
Turn To God
Today’s Encouragement is, “Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away. Then times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord, and he will again send you Jesus, your appointed Messiah.” Acts 3:19-20 NLT Turn To God – How many times have we heardContinue reading “Turn To God”
Turn To God
Today’s Encouragement is, “Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away. Then times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord, and he will again send you Jesus, your appointed Messiah.” Acts 3:19-20 NLT Turn To God – How many times have we heardContinue reading “Turn To God”
Transferred
Today’s Encouragement is, “For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.” Colossians 1:13-14 NLT Transferred – Is it possible? Are we already now in the Kingdom of Jesus? This verse plainly says so. God hasContinue reading “Transferred”
Nothing Is Impossible
Today’s Encouragement is, “For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 ESV Nothing Is Impossible – We nod at it and acknowledge the conceptual, theoretical truth that “Nothing is impossible for God.” Everyone generally accepts it. But do we believe it? Do we believe enough to stake our lives on it? “Well, you haveContinue reading “Nothing Is Impossible”