Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!” Nehemiah 8:10b NLT The Joy of the Lord – Nehemiah was the governor, and he arranged for Ezra the prophet to read God’s word to the people. There was a massive gathering of all the people (v 1). When theContinue reading “The Joy of the Lord”
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Forever Made Perfect
Today’s Encouragement is, “For by that one offering he [Jesus] forever made perfect those who are being made holy.” Hebrews 10:14 NLT Forever Made Perfect – We may not feel, see, or dare to believe it… But our Bible says it! We are… Forever… made (already, now) Perfect… by the one offering (Jesus’ sacrifice) And…Continue reading “Forever Made Perfect”
His Favor
Today’s Encouragement is, “May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace.” Numbers 6:26 NLT His Favor – We can easily imagine God showing His favor to ‘really good people’ like Mother Teresa and Billy Graham. But to me? Yes! To you and me! Remember that there is nothing you or IContinue reading “His Favor”
Name Above All Other Names
Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.” Philippians 2:9-10 NLT Name above all other Names – As believers, we have beenContinue reading “Name Above All Other Names”
Kind To Others
Today’s Encouragement is, “Is it against the law for me to do what I want with my money? Should you be jealous because I am kind to others? So those who are last now will be first then, and those who are first will be last.” Matthew 20:15-16 NLT Kind To Others – We oftenContinue reading “Kind To Others”
Let God
Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 Let God – Ever notice how often we areContinue reading “Let God”
The Wonderful Truths
Today’s Encouragement is, “Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions.” Psalm 119:18 NLT The Wonderful Truths – I woke up, got my coffee, sat in my chair, reached over to pick up my Bible, and a thought came to mind. “How incredibly blessed I am to have the Word of God!” It’sContinue reading “The Wonderful Truths”
Being Made Holy
Today’s Encouragement is, “For by that one offering he forever made perfect those who are being made holy.” Hebrews 10:14 NLT Being Made Holy – By the one perfect and final offering, the death of Jesus, He made us perfect – already. It’s a done deal! Jesus alone could do this, and He already has! ByContinue reading “Being Made Holy”
Setting Your Mind
Today’s Encouragement is, “But he [Jesus] turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.’” Matthew 16:23 ESV Setting Your Mind – Jesus rebuked Satan, who was whispering lies to Peter,Continue reading “Setting Your Mind”
Who Do You Say I Am?
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then he asked them, ‘But who do you say I am?’ Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’ Jesus replied, ‘You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being.’”Continue reading “Who Do You Say I Am?”
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