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Rest For Your Souls

Today’s Encouragement is Matthew 11:29 NLT Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Rest For Your Souls – Yes, please!  I need this Soul-Rest! How about you?  Notice – This is a promise, a clear, unequivocal statementContinue reading “Rest For Your Souls”

Always Proclaim

Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 75:9 NLT But as for me, I will always proclaim what God has done; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob. Always Proclaim – I will – (a decision) Always – (in all circumstances) Proclaim – (speak, sing, think about) Consider with me: what are the thoughts, the words,Continue reading “Always Proclaim”

His Own Children

Today’s Encouragement is Hebrews 12:7 NLT As you endure this divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children. Who ever heard of a child who is never disciplined by its father? His Own Children – We have all seen the tragic results of a child who never was disciplined. Perhaps alsoContinue reading “His Own Children”

Please God

Today’s Encouragement is Hebrews 13:16 NLT And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God. Please God – When we see these two words together, we might automatically think, “Please, God, I need…!” or some such pleading request.  But this isn’t the context. Here,Continue reading “Please God”

Compassion

Today’s Encouragement is Luke 15:20 “And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.” Compassion – The Prodigal Son parable, told by Jesus, is a rich and enlightening message of God’s loveContinue reading “Compassion”

Fill Your Lives

Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 3:16 NLT Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. Fill Your Lives – Is it possible my friend, that the message of Christ,Continue reading “Fill Your Lives”

In Every Respect

Today’s Encouragement is Hebrews 4:15-16 ESV For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy andContinue reading “In Every Respect”

Turn Away

Today’s Encouragement is 1 Peter 3:10-11 NLT For the Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.” Turn Away – We often mightContinue reading “Turn Away”

By Every Word

Today’s Encouragement is Matthew 4:4 NLT But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” By Every Word – How much do you eat each day? Many of us have to watch carefully what we eat.  Too muchContinue reading “By Every Word”