Today’s Encouragement is, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” Matthew 5:17 ESV To Fulfill – We have named the ‘law and the prophets’ the Old Testament. The writings about Jesus and His disciples have been namedContinue reading “To Fulfill”
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Controlled By The Spirit
Today’s Encouragement is, “You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them do not belong to him at all.)” Romans 8:9b NLT Controlled by the Spirit – We sometimes have concepts in ourContinue reading “Controlled By The Spirit”
Shield of Love
Today’s Encouragement is, “For you bless the godly, O LORD; you surround them with your shield of love.” Psalm 5:12 NLT Shield of Love – Who is godly? We are! Because we believe in Jesus and choose to worship Him… we have become the sons and daughters of God. (John 1:12) Not perfect, but forgiven.Continue reading “Shield of Love”
Everything We Need
Today’s Encouragement is, “By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.” 2 Peter 1:3 NLT Everything we need – We prayContinue reading “Everything We Need”
Working For The Lord
Today’s Encouragement is, “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.” Colossians 3:23 NLT Working for the Lord – Whatever we do! Going to work, visiting a sick friend and praying for them… or simply taking out the trash, making a meal, or taking aContinue reading “Working For The Lord”
If You Kept
Today’s Encouragement is, “LORD, if you kept a record of our sins, who, O Lord, could ever survive? But you offer forgiveness, that we might learn to fear you. Psalm 130:3-4 NLT If You kept – Recently, we talked to a friend who shared their grievances regarding us. It was very uncomfortable and rather sadContinue reading “If You Kept”
Has Given Us
Today’s Encouragement is, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NLT Has Given Us- Already—He has given, now. It’s His gift to us, and it is His Spirit living within us. Not when we are better Christians or when we deserveContinue reading “Has Given Us”
Anyone Who Believes
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.” John 11:25 NLT Anyone Who Believes – We are called believers because we believe: The Gospel (the good news) of Jesus Christ. He lived, died, rose from the dead, and He stillContinue reading “Anyone Who Believes”
Willing to Listen
Today’s Encouragement is, “But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you.” Luke 6:27 NLT Willing To Listen – Other translations read, “For those who have ears to hear.” Do we? Are we? Will we? Listening is an art. And it is rare. IfContinue reading “Willing to Listen”
Go Down to the Lake
Today’s Encouragement is, “However, we don’t want to offend them, so go down to the lake and throw in a line. Open the mouth of the first fish you catch, and you will find a large silver coin. Take it and pay the tax for both of us.” Matthew 17:27 NLT Go Down to theContinue reading “Go Down to the Lake”