Today’s Encouragement is, “But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 ESV They who wait – We just don’t like to wait—on anything! We want fast food, convenience stores,Continue reading “They Who Wait”
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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 – We might be tempted to give up on our prayers at times. Seeing little to no results for weeks, months, or years… we are such impatientContinue reading “Never Give Up”
Be Perfect
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus said to him, ‘If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.’” Matthew 19:21 ESV Be Perfect – He prided himself on his efforts to be good, obeying the Law of Moses in everyContinue reading “Be Perfect”
Will Last Forever
Today’s Encouragement is, “For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God.” 1 Peter 1:23 NLT Will Last Forever – We focus on our daily concerns 99.9% of the time. “My problem todayContinue reading “Will Last Forever”
When You Believed
Today’s Encouragement is, “And when you believed in Christ, he identified you as his own by giving you the Holy Spirit, whom he promised long ago. [14] The Spirit is God’s guarantee that he will give us the inheritance he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people.” Ephesians 1:13b-14a NLTContinue reading “When You Believed”
To Die Is Gain
Today’s Encouragement is, “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21 ESV To Die Is Gain – I recently took a walk and listened to music. And this medley of hymns (today’s song) came on. The last hymn in the medley is ‘Nearer My God to Thee.’ It’s aContinue reading “To Die Is Gain”
Give Up Your Own Way
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then he said to the crowd, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me.’” Luke 9:23 NLT Give Up Your Own Way – Ouch! That doesn’t sound like any fun! Neither does taking up your ownContinue reading “Give Up Your Own Way”
Name Him Jesus
Today’s Encouragement is, “And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 NLT Name him Jesus – What do you call Him? -Is it an “arms-length” term like The man upstairs, The Good Lord, The big man, The Big Guy?Continue reading “Name Him Jesus”
Daily Bread
Today’s Encouragement is, “Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 ESV Daily Bread – This is from the model prayer that Jesus taught to His disciples. Was He only talking about bread? Previously, he reminded us, “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes fromContinue reading “Daily Bread”
Will Be Set Free
Today’s Encouragement is, “He [Jesus] unrolled the scroll and found the place where this was written: ‘The Spirit of the LORD is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressedContinue reading “Will Be Set Free”