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”
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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”
Love Is
Today’s Encouragement is, “Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-5a NLT Love is – This begins the most complete description of godly love in the Bible. It’s a description that few, if any, can live up to. We are all fallen sinners, saved by Grace alone,Continue reading “Love Is”
These Two Commandments
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus replied, You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: Love your neighbor as yourself. The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these twoContinue reading “These Two Commandments”
God Is Love
Today’s Encouragement is, “We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.” 1 John 4:16 NLT God is Love – We know how much God loves us; John 3:16 tells usContinue reading “God Is Love”
Best Of All
Today’s Encouragement is, “So you should earnestly desire the most helpful gifts. But now let me show you a way of life that is best of all.” 1 Corinthians 12:31 NLT Best Of All – Wait, a way of life that is the best of all? Compared to what? In the preceding verses, he describes theContinue reading “Best Of All”
Pray About Everything
Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” Philippians 4:6 NLT Pray About Everything – Years ago, at a family reunion, I learned that my aunt had been praying for each member of our family, some 70 folks atContinue reading “Pray About Everything”