Today’s Encouragement is, “But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.” Romans 8:6b NLT Letting The Spirit Control – I have come to realize that I want to know God’s will so that I can be in control of my mind and my life. As if I were asking Him, “OkContinue reading “Letting the Spirit Control”
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To Be Generous
Today’s Encouragement is, “You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.” 2 Corinthians 9:11 ESV To Be Generous – Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? “You will be enriched in every way!” “Yes, please!” This is a promise, with no preceding qualifying requirement. We areContinue reading “To Be Generous”
God Is Not A Man
Today’s Encouragement is, “God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?” Numbers 23:19 NLT God Is Not A Man – “My thoughts are nothing likeContinue reading “God Is Not A Man”
We Can Boldly Enter
Today’s Encouragement is, “And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. By his death, Jesus opened a new and life-giving way through the curtain into the Most Holy Place.” Hebrews 10:19-20 NLT We Can Boldly Enter – The veil or curtain in theContinue reading “We Can Boldly Enter”
Now Grace Rules
Today’s Encouragement is, “So just as sin ruled over all people and brought them to death, now God’s wonderful grace rules instead, giving us right standing with God and resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 5:21 NLT Now Grace Rules – Two distinct authorities are contrasted here. “Sin Ruled” – BeforeContinue reading “Now Grace Rules”
The Authority of Christ
Today’s Encouragement is, “Now he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else-not only in this world but also in the world to come. God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church.” EphesiansContinue reading “The Authority of Christ”
Because He Loved
Today’s Encouragement is, “We love each other because he loved us first.” 1 John 4:19 NLT Because He Loved – Here are just a few of the biblical truths about God’s Love: 1 John 4:8-9 But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. [9] God showed how much he lovedContinue reading “Because He Loved”
Because Of Your Love
Today’s Encouragement is, “Dear brothers and sisters, I urge you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to join in my struggle by praying to God for me. Do this because of your love for me, given to you by the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:30 NLT Because of Your Love – Paul urges, evenContinue reading “Because Of Your Love”
Do Everything With Love
Today’s Encouragement is, “Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NLT Do Everything With Love – In these closing words of his letter to the believers in Corinth, Paul reflects on his earlier extensive message about Love (chapter 13). He puts everything underContinue reading “Do Everything With Love”
Love Will Last
Today’s Encouragement is, “Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. …But love will last forever!” 1 Corinthians 13:7,8b Love Will Last – We intend it, feel it, and speak it, but we must admit that our human love for others falls short of these standards. Even the bestContinue reading “Love Will Last”