Today’s Encouragement is, “When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, ‘Do you understand what I have done to you?’” John 13:12 ESV What I Have Done – Can you imagine the disciples’ shock? Jesus had washed their filthy feet in silence, then dressedContinue reading “What I Have Done”
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Those Who Argue
Today’s Encouragement is, “What sorrow awaits those who argue with their Creator. Does a clay pot argue with its maker? Does the clay dispute with the one who shapes it, saying, ‘Stop, you’re doing it wrong!’ Does the pot exclaim, ‘How clumsy can you be?’ Isaiah 45:9 NLT Those Who Argue – In this passage,Continue reading “Those Who Argue”
The Light Shines
Today’s Encouragement is, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5 ESV The Light Shines – This verse at the introduction of John’s book is an ancient statement of current and eternal Truth. Jesus IS the Light of the world! (John 8:12). Jesus, the Light, shines in the darkness. TheContinue reading “The Light Shines”
Need It Most
Today’s Encouragement is, “So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” Hebrews 4:16 NLT Need It Most – Notice we can come boldly to God’s presence. Because He is gracious, good, forgiving, andContinue reading “Need It Most”
An Encouraging Word
Today’s Encouragement is, “Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.” Proverbs 12:25 NLT An Encouraging Word – There’s plenty in this world to worry about! Plenty of discouraging things! The economy, wars, cultural upheaval, pandemics, … this list is endless! The information about these situations is also limitless, everywhere we turn…Continue reading “An Encouraging Word”
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 to us that heContinue reading “Nothing Good”
Filled With Joy
Today’s Encouragement is, “We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in theContinue reading “Filled With Joy”
Day And Night
Today’s Encouragement is, “But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.” Psalm 1:2-3 NLT Day and Night – This psalm describes a person who desiresContinue reading “Day And Night”
All For Good
Today’s Encouragement is, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good.” Genesis 50:20a NLT All For Good – People may intend to harm us. They may do evil things! Jesus clearly told us that we will be hated by the world (John 16:19) and that we will have trouble and sorrowContinue reading “All For Good”
A Clear Conscience
Today’s Encouragement is, “Timothy, I thank God for you-the God I serve with a clear conscience, just as my ancestors did. Night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.” 2 Timothy 1:3 NLT A Clear Conscience – What a beautiful thought, serving God with a clear conscience! We can too! Too often, weContinue reading “A Clear Conscience”
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