Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.” John 11:25 NLT Anyone Who Believes – We are called believers because we believe: The Gospel (the good news) of Jesus Christ. He lived, died, rose from the dead, and He stillContinue reading “Anyone Who Believes”
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Love Your Enemies
Today’s Encouragement is “But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you.” Luke 6:27 NLT Love Your Enemies – Jesus teaches us to live His way in a complete reversal of the world’s way. By the world’s definition of ‘enemy,’ hate is pretty muchContinue reading “Love Your Enemies”
One Thing
Today’s Encouragement is, “But the Lord said to her, ‘My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.’” Luke 10:41-42 NLT One Thing – We are too, aren’t we? “WorriedContinue reading “One Thing”
The Good Seed
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus replied, ‘The Son of Man is the farmer who plants the good seed. The field is the world, and the good seed represents the people of the Kingdom. The weeds are the people who belong to the evil one.’” Matthew 13:37-38 NLT The Good Seed – In this brief parable (vContinue reading “The Good Seed”
Lives In You Today
Today’s Encouragement is, “The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. Romans 8:11a NLT Lives In You – Do you see the certainty? The absolute truth – stated without qualification. No alternative, ifs, ands, or buts! The Spirit of God… The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead… LivesContinue reading “Lives In You Today”
Willing to Listen
Today’s Encouragement is, “But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you.” Luke 6:27 NLT Willing To Listen – Other translations read, “For those who have ears to hear.” Do we? Are we? Will we? Listening is an art. And it is rare. IfContinue reading “Willing to Listen”
Go Down to the Lake
Today’s Encouragement is, “However, we don’t want to offend them, so go down to the lake and throw in a line. Open the mouth of the first fish you catch, and you will find a large silver coin. Take it and pay the tax for both of us.” Matthew 17:27 NLT Go Down to theContinue reading “Go Down to the Lake”
You Will Find It
Today’s Encouragement is, “If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it.” Matthew 10:39 NLT You will find it – God’s logic and reasoning are sometimes contrary to our way of thinking and often the complete opposite. Jesus stated clearly thatContinue reading “You Will Find It”
Never Give Up
Today’s Encouragement is “One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.” Luke 18:1 NLT Never Give Up – Sometimes – our prayers seem unanswered; the healing doesn’t come; our loved ones are not saved. We want to know- Why? Is it some sin thatContinue reading “Never Give Up”
Children of God
Today’s Encouragement is, “For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:26 NLT Children of God – We have a clearly defined relationship with God. He is Father; we are His children. Like all relationships, this one is reciprocal but far from equal! Each of us has a role, responsibility,Continue reading “Children of God”