Today’s Encouragement is, “Unlike those other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices every day. They did this for their own sins first and then for the sins of the people. But Jesus did this once for all when he offered himself as the sacrifice for the people’s sins.” Hebrews 7:27 NLT OnceContinue reading “Once For All”
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As For Me
Today’s Encouragement is, “But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress.” Psalm 59:16 NLT But As For Me – David writes about the stress he is under.Continue reading “As For Me”
Afresh Every Morning
Today’s Encouragement is, “The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.” Lamentations 3:22-23 NLT Afresh Each Morning – Jeremiah wrote these words thousands of years ago. However, he was not in some exalted, ecstatic state of consciousness; in fact, he wasContinue reading “Afresh Every Morning”
What I Have Done
Today’s Encouragement is, “When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, ‘Do you understand what I have done to you?’” John 13:12 ESV What I Have Done – Can you imagine the disciples’ shock? Jesus had washed their filthy feet in silence, then dressedContinue reading “What I Have Done”
Those Who Argue
Today’s Encouragement is, “What sorrow awaits those who argue with their Creator. Does a clay pot argue with its maker? Does the clay dispute with the one who shapes it, saying, ‘Stop, you’re doing it wrong!’ Does the pot exclaim, ‘How clumsy can you be?’ Isaiah 45:9 NLT Those Who Argue – In this passage,Continue reading “Those Who Argue”
The Light Shines
Today’s Encouragement is, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5 ESV The Light Shines – This verse at the introduction of John’s book is an ancient statement of current and eternal Truth. Jesus IS the Light of the world! (John 8:12). Jesus, the Light, shines in the darkness. TheContinue reading “The Light Shines”
Need It Most
Today’s Encouragement is, “So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” Hebrews 4:16 NLT Need It Most – Notice we can come boldly to God’s presence. Because He is gracious, good, forgiving, andContinue reading “Need It Most”
An Encouraging Word
Today’s Encouragement is, “Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.” Proverbs 12:25 NLT An Encouraging Word – There’s plenty in this world to worry about! Plenty of discouraging things! The economy, wars, cultural upheaval, pandemics, … this list is endless! The information about these situations is also limitless, everywhere we turn…Continue reading “An Encouraging Word”
A Place For Gold
Today’s Encouragement is “Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place for gold that they refine.” Job 28:1 ESV A Place For Gold – In this chapter, Job speaks of wisdom, which cannot be found on this earth; even looking into the depths of the earth, where gold and silver are mined, willContinue reading “A Place For Gold”
If Only
Today’s Encouragement is “Martha said to Jesus, ‘Lord, if only you had been here, my brother would not have died.’” John 11:21 NLT If Only – How often have we said, or thought, or prayed… we called for You, Lord! If only You had come when we asked You for help! We needed You to: saveContinue reading “If Only”
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