Today’s Encouragement is, “I have written to you who are God’s children because you know the Father. I have written to you who are mature in the faith because you know Christ, who existed from the beginning. I have written to you who are young in the faith because you are strong. God’s word livesContinue reading “Lives In Your Hearts”
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Worshiped Together
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”
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”
I Remember
Today’s Encouragement is, “I remember the days of old. I ponder all your great works and think about what you have done.” Psalm 143:5 NLT I Remember – Meditation has gotten a bad rap, especially in Christian circles. In essence, meditation is just thinking about something deeply, considering, ruminating, mulling over, and pondering a particularContinue reading “I Remember”
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”
If You Love
Today’s Encouragement is, “Owe nothing to anyone except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law.” Romans 13:8 NLT If You Love – A few weeks ago, I said, “I’ll see you later” to my father, John DeFoore Sr. He was an amazing man. WhileContinue reading “If You Love”
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 (NLT) Let God – Interesting how this is phrased…Continue reading “Let God”
No One
Today’s Encouragement is, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me, for my Father has given them to me, and he is more powerful than anyone else. No one can snatch themContinue reading “No One”
Know and Understand
Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t believe me unless I carry out my Father’s work. But if I do his work, believe in the evidence of the miraculous works I have done, even if you don’t believe me. Then you will know and understand that the Father is in me, and I am in the Father.” JohnContinue reading “Know and Understand”
Nothing Good
Today’s Encouragement is, “And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t.” Romans 7:18 NLT Nothing good – In much of Romans 7, Paul lays bare the ugly truth of sin. He admits to God and us that heContinue reading “Nothing Good”