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”
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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”
Now Remain
Today’s Encouragement is “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.” John 15:9 ESV Now Remain – Consider this with me. The Love that God the Father has for Jesus, His Son- what truer, deeper, more perfect Love could exist? Selah (pause and think about this) AndContinue reading “Now Remain”
Why
Today’s Encouragement is, “Wake up, O Lord! Why do you sleep? Get up! Do not reject us forever. Why do you look the other way? Why do you ignore our suffering and oppression? We collapse in the dust, lying face down in the dirt. Rise up! Help us! Ransom us because of your unfailing love.”Continue reading “Why”
Openly Declaring
Today’s Encouragement is, “For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.” Romans 10:10 NLT Openly Declaring – Many of us believers, myself included, are reluctant to declare our faith openly. We are willing to believe, ifContinue reading “Openly Declaring”
Our Father
Today’s Encouragement is, “Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9 NLT Our Father – Jesus taught us that we can address Almighty God as Father. We can speak with and hear from the creator of the universe. He is omnipotent (all-powerful), omniscient (all-knowing), omnipresent (all-present), and omnibeneficentContinue reading “Our Father”
Never Give Up
Today’s Encouragement is, “One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.” Luke 18:1 NLT Never Give Up – The story that Jesus then told is a remarkable one. (But weren’t they all?) The essence is, continue to pray for what you need. Remember, GodContinue reading “Never Give Up”
Always Pray
Today’s Encouragement is, “One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.” Luke 18:1 NLT Always Pray – We have the incredible privilege as adopted sons and daughters of the Creator God to come to Him through prayer. Consider this: if we ever had theContinue reading “Always Pray”
Difficult People
Today’s Encouragement is, “Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts,Continue reading “Difficult People”