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”
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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”
Without A Single Fault
Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 1:22 NLT “Yet now he has reconciled you to himself through the death of Christ in his physical body. As a result, he has brought you into his own presence, and you are holy and blameless as you stand before him without a single fault.” Without a single fault- Did youContinue reading “Without A Single Fault”
A Wonderful Feast
Today’s Encouragement is, “In Jerusalem, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will spread a wonderful feast for all the people of the world. It will be a delicious banquet with clear, well-aged wine and choice meat.” Isaiah 25:6 NLT A Wonderful Feast – Isaiah prophesied these words seven centuries before Jesus was born on earth. WeContinue reading “A Wonderful Feast”
Right With God
Today’s Encouragement is, “For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 NLT Right With God – Often, the word “righteousness” is used. In its simplest sense, it means being “in right standing, right relationship withContinue reading “Right With God”
I Lift Up My Eyes
Today’s Encouragement is, “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2 ESV Lift Up My Eyes – This has happened several times in my life. I find myself frustrated, exhausted, sad, depressed, worried, obsessing, or otherwiseContinue reading “I Lift Up My Eyes”
God Is Love
Today’s Encouragement is, “God is love.” 1 John 4:8b NLT. God is Love- His Love is perfect and pure. Ours, of course, is far from it. Sin, flesh, wants, needs, and desires taint our love. We use the word too loosely. But God doesn’t use the word loosely; he makes no mistake, no exaggeration –Continue reading “God Is Love”
Lord, Help!
Today’s Encouragement is, “LORD, help!” they cried in their trouble, and he rescued them from their distress. Psalm 107:6 NLT Lord, Help! – This verse is repeated four times in Psalm 107. In this song, His people were wandering (v4-5), depressed, enslaved, addicted (v10-12), foolish, and starving (v 17-18), and they were about to dieContinue reading “Lord, Help!”
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”
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”
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