Today’s Encouragement is, “And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us.” 2 Corinthians 1:10 NLT He will Rescue – Do you hear the confidence, the assurance in this statement? He did, He will, and HeContinue reading “He Will Rescue”
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Renewed Every Day
Today’s Encouragement is, “That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16 NLT Renewed Every Day – There are seasons of life when we become more aware of certain truths. When we are ill, injured, or maybe a birthday milestone passes, weContinue reading “Renewed Every Day”
Rely Only On God
Today’s Encouragement is, “In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead.” 2 Corinthians 1:9 NLT Rely Only on God – Paul describes in the previous verses that he had recently experienced so much trouble that he thoughtContinue reading “Rely Only On God”
But Now He Is Found
Today’s Encouragement is, “We had to celebrate this happy day. For your brother was dead and has come back to life! He was lost, but now he is found!” Luke 15:32 NLT But now he is found – In Luke 15, Jesus shares 3 parables with the religious leaders. One about a lost sheep, searchedContinue reading “But Now He Is Found”
Who Do You Say I Am
Today’s Encouragement is “Then he asked them, ‘But who do you say I am?’ Peter replied, ‘You are the Messiah.’” Mark 8:29 NLT Who Do You Say – Jesus had just asked his disciples “Who do people say I am?” Then He asked this. Notice Peter’s response, “You are… the Messiah.” He didn’t say, “Well,Continue reading “Who Do You Say I Am”
Love and Respect
So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. Ephesians 5:23 NLT Love and Respect This isn’t an original thought. I heard it from Dr James Dobson on his radio program Focus on the Family years ago. He said, “A woman’s greatest needContinue reading “Love and Respect”
Good For Evil
And he said to David, “You are a better man than I am, for you have repaid me good for evil. 1 Samuel 24:17 NLT Good for Evil – Today’s Encouragement is David’s response to Saul’s persecution, hatred, and attempted murder. Although King Saul attempted multiple times to kill David out of his extreme jealousy,Continue reading “Good For Evil”
Others Began Coming
So David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. Soon his brothers and all his other relatives joined him there. Then others began coming – men who were in trouble, in debt, or just discontented… 1 Samuel 22:1-2a NLT Today’s Encouragement is – Others began coming – David had been selected, chosen, andContinue reading “Others Began Coming”
If Only For This Life
Today’s Encouragement is 1 Corinthians 15:19 NLT And if our hope in Christ is only for this life, we are more to be pitied than anyone in the world. If Only For This Life – Our hope in Christ is NOT only for this life but for this life and for Eternity. We have EternalContinue reading “If Only For This Life”
You Must Forgive
Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 3:13b NLT …and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. You Must Forgive – We often say, “I know I’m supposed to forgive others, but…” My friend, it isn’t optional. It isn’t based on your feelings, your opinion, how deeply you were hurt,Continue reading “You Must Forgive”