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 – God’s Real Love is infinitely beyond our love. Ours is selfish and only focused on our own needs and desires.Continue reading “Real Love”
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All These Details
Today’s Encouragement is, “But the Lord said to her, ‘My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.’” Luke 10:41-42 NLT All These Details – Mary and Martha’s experience clearlyContinue reading “All These Details”
You Will Find Him
Today’s Encouragement is, “If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.” Jeremiah 29:13 NLT You Will Find Me – God has promised that He will be with us, never fail or abandon us (Deuteronomy 31:6), because we are His (Isaiah 43:1). Please recognize that our identity is determined by God, not by ourContinue reading “You Will Find Him”
Name Him Jesus
Today’s Encouragement is, “And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 NLT Name Him Jesus – These are the words of an angel of the Lord, spoken to Joseph, the man engaged to Mary (v 20). In the cultureContinue reading “Name Him Jesus”
We Have Enough
Today’s Encouragement is, “So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.” 1 Timothy 6:8 NLT We Have Enough – Do we? Have enough? Can we then? Let ourselves – be content? This world’s wisdom cries out, “More, More!” We want more money, recognition, likes, followers, friends, clothes, possessions, toys, excitement, andContinue reading “We Have Enough”
Faith Is Flourishing
Today’s Encouragement is, “Dear brothers and sisters, we can’t help but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing.” 2 Thessalonians 1:3 NLT Faith is Flourishing – Two reasons are given to thank God for this group of believers, the church of Thessalonica. Their faith wasContinue reading “Faith Is Flourishing”
At The Lord’s Feet
Today’s Encouragement is, “And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. (Jesus said,) ‘But one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.’”Luke 10:39,42 ESV At The Lord’s Feet – Mary sat listening to Jesus. SheContinue reading “At The Lord’s Feet”
Through Faith
Today’s Encouragement is, “This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, ‘It is through faith that a righteous person has life.’” Romans 1:17 NLT Through Faith – From start to finish – by Faith. God makes usContinue reading “Through Faith”
Through Faith
Today’s Encouragement is, “This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, ‘It is through faith that a righteous person has life.’” Romans 1:17 NLT Through Faith – From start to finish – by Faith. God makes usContinue reading “Through Faith”
Belong To Him
Today’s Encouragement is, “And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.” Romans 8:2 NLT Belong to Him – We are chosen, selected, adopted, embraced, deeply loved people of God. We belong to Him. Jesus purchased us from this world,Continue reading “Belong To Him”