Life In His Name

Today’s Encouragement is, “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:30-31 ESV LifeContinue reading “Life In His Name”

If You Return

Today’s Encouragement is, “For the LORD your God is gracious and merciful and will not turn away his face from you, if you return to him.” 2 Chronicles 30:9b ESV If You Return –  It is clear throughout the entire Bible that each person is able to turn (or return) to God in faith andContinue reading “If You Return”

You Will Be With Me

Today’s Encouragement is, “And Jesus replied, ‘I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.’” Luke 23:43 NLT You will be with me –  As these two men were dying an excruciating death, this amazing conversation was heard.  One, wrongly accused and innocent, and one clearly deserving his execution.  One lived a life of blessing,Continue reading “You Will Be With Me”

Letting the Spirit Control

Today’s Encouragement is, “Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.” RomansContinue reading “Letting the Spirit Control”

The Greatest

Today’s Encouragement is, “Three things will last forever-faith, hope, and love-and the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 NLT The Greatest –  Love, the Bible is filled with it: God so Loved – John 3:16 Nothing can separate us from God’s Love – Romans 8:39 Love God, Love your neighbor, Love yourself –Continue reading “The Greatest”

What Should I Do?

Today’s Encouragement is, “I asked, ‘What should I do, Lord?’ “And the Lord told me, ‘Get up and go into Damascus, and there you will be told everything you are to do.’” Acts 22:10 NLT What Should I Do? –  Paul recounts his amazing encounter with the resurrected Jesus, and in telling the story, describesContinue reading “What Should I Do?”

Pleaded In Prayer

Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus said,] “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail.” Luke 22:31-32a NLT Pleaded in Prayer – Jesus pleaded in prayer for Peter!  We only have a record of a few of Jesus’ prayers,Continue reading “Pleaded In Prayer”

I Press On

Today’s Encouragement is “No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” PhilippiansContinue reading “I Press On”

Believe and Obey

Today’s Encouragement is, “Through Christ, God has given us the privilege and authority as apostles to tell Gentiles everywhere what God has done for them, so that they will believe and obey him, bringing glory to his name.” Romans 1:5 NLT Believe and obey – These are two components of Faith – Belief and Obedience.Continue reading “Believe and Obey”