Today’s Encouragement is, “They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity.” Acts 2:46 NLT Worshiped together – ‘Church’ as we know it today can take many different forms. And the form is only a matter of your personal preferenceContinue reading “Worshiped Together”
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But Didn’t Love
Today’s Encouragement is, “If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didn’t love others, I would be nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:2 NLT But Didn’t Love – Imagine understanding God’s secret plansContinue reading “But Didn’t Love”
We Belong to the Lord
Today’s Encouragement is, “For we don’t live for ourselves or die for ourselves. [8] If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.” Romans 14:7-8 NLT We belong to the Lord – We are His, HisContinue reading “We Belong to the Lord”
Not To Worry
Today’s Encouragement is, “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life-whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Matthew 6:25 NLT Not To Worry – We might call it concern, planning, arranging, or preparing… but it’sContinue reading “Not To Worry”
To Get Away
Today’s Encouragement is, “But Jonah got up and went in the opposite direction to get away from the LORD.” Jonah 1:3a NLT To Get Away – One of the many beautiful promises of God is, “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not forContinue reading “To Get Away”
You Joy Will Overflow
Today’s Encouragement is, “I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!” John 15:11 NLT Your Joy Will Overflow – When I read something like this from God’s word, a promise that seems… too good to be true… I ask, “Did Jesus fail?” Did HeContinue reading “You Joy Will Overflow”
But The Lord
Today’s Encouragement is, “But the LORD was with Joseph in the prison and showed him his faithful love. And the LORD made Joseph a favorite with the prison warden.” Genesis 39:21 (NLT) But the Lord – Joseph was a righteous man! He refused the advances of his master’s wife, although she tempted him day afterContinue reading “But The Lord”
You Will Live Again
Today’s Encouragement is, “I will put my Spirit in you, and you will live again and return home to your own land. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have spoken, and I have done what I said. Yes, the LORD has spoken!” Ezekiel 37:14 (NLT) You will live again – In chapter 37,Continue reading “You Will Live Again”
Be Thankful
Today’s Encouragement is, “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT Be Thankful – The Bible repeats the theme, “Give Thanks, Be Thankful!” A grateful heart is God’s will for His people and a clear indication of spiritual maturity. The more weContinue reading “Be Thankful”
Give Thanks For Everything
Today’s Encouragement is, “And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 5:20 NLT Give Thanks For Everything – Each day, I begin my devotional time with God by praying this prayer of thanksgiving. It applies to each of us who believe, regardless of our circumstances. It’s allContinue reading “Give Thanks For Everything”