Today’s Encouragement is, “For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:16-17 ESV Grace Upon Grace – The Greek word translated into English as grace is charis. Some definitions include gratitude, benefit, favor, gift, and loving-kindness, asContinue reading “Grace Upon Grace”
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Is There Any
Today’s Encouragement is, “Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.” Philippians 2:1-2 NLT Is thereContinue reading “Is There Any”
Opportunity For Great Joy
Today’s Encouragement is, “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy, for you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete,Continue reading “Opportunity For Great Joy”
Let The Spirit
Today’s Encouragement is, “throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God-truly righteous and holy.” Ephesians 4:22-24 NLT Let The Spirit – We are repeatedly remindedContinue reading “Let The Spirit”
To Make It Clear
Today’s Encouragement is, “We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.” 2 Corinthians 4:7 NLT This Makes It Clear – “We now have” – Already, presently. the lightContinue reading “To Make It Clear”
More And More
Today’s Encouragement is, “I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding.” Philippians 1:9 NLT More And More – In this introduction to his letter to the believers in Philippi, Paul explains how he prays for them. He prays that they will grow,Continue reading “More And More”
Eternal Life
Today’s Encouragement is, “When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, ‘Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this isContinue reading “Eternal Life”
The Living Bread
Today’s Encouragement is, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever; and this bread, which I will offer so the world may live, is my flesh.” John 6:51 NLT The Living Bread – Like the hearers in Jesus’ day, we too struggle with these words.Continue reading “The Living Bread”
Infinitely More
Today’s Encouragement is, “Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” Ephesians 3:20 NLT Infinitely More – Most of us think, I’ve got to achieve this or that, work harder, get more power, prestige, or be moreContinue reading “Infinitely More”
He Renews My Strength
Today’s Encouragement is, “He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.” Psalm 23:3 NLT He Renews My Strength – Truths That Transform: God gives new strength to His people. Now why would our strength need to be renewed? Only because it’s been exhausted, used up, and drained. WhenContinue reading “He Renews My Strength”