Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. Let us run the race God has set before us with endurance. We do this byContinue reading “Eyes On Jesus”
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The Evidence
Today’s Encouragement is, “Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1 NLT The Evidence – We typically understand evidence as the ‘cold hard facts.’ It is the dates, times, records, statements, and whatever establishes a fact; we then place our confidence, our faith,Continue reading “The Evidence”
Still Be With You
Today’s Encouragement is, “O people of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. He will be gracious if you ask for help. He will surely respond to the sound of your cries. Though the Lord gave you adversity for food and suffering for drink, he will still be with you to teachContinue reading “Still Be With You”
His Faithful Love
Today’s Encouragement is, “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.” Psalm 136:1 NLT His Faithful Love – His faithful love endures forever” is repeated after every thought in this psalm to deeply reinforce the evidence and the importance of God’s Love. The reason we praise Him in versesContinue reading “His Faithful Love”
The Love Of Christ
Today’s Encouragement is, “May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.” Ephesians 3:19 NLT The Love of Christ – “May you experience…” Paul prays for the believers in Ephesus thatContinue reading “The Love Of Christ”
Filled With My Joy
Today’s Encouragement is, “I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!” John 15:11 NLT Filled With My Joy – Jesus made this amazing, almost shocking statement in His final message to His followers. It is sandwiched between “remain in my Love” (v10) andContinue reading “Filled With My Joy”
Like A Weaned Child
Today’s Encouragement is, “LORD, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don’t concern myself with matters too great or too awesome for me to grasp. Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself, like a weaned child who no longer cries for its mother’s milk. Yes, like a weaned child is myContinue reading “Like A Weaned Child”
Subdue It
Today’s Encouragement is, “You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.”Genesis 4:7 NLT Subdue it – When we do what is right,Continue reading “Subdue It”
Pay Close Attention
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then he added, ‘Pay close attention to what you hear. The closer you listen, the more understanding you will be given – and you will receive even more.’”Mark 4:24 NLT Pay Close Attention – Jesus taught His twelve disciples for three years, day in and day out. He taught them orally; thereContinue reading “Pay Close Attention”
Came To His Senses
Today’s Encouragement is, “When he finally came to his senses, he said to himself, ‘At home even the hired servants have food enough to spare, and here I am dying of hunger! I will go home to my father and say,” Luke 15:17-18a NLT Came To His Senses – The son rebelled, rejected the lifeContinue reading “Came To His Senses”