Today’s Encouragement is, “And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. By his death, Jesus opened a new and life-giving way through the curtain into the Most Holy Place.” Hebrews 10:19-20 NLT We Can Boldly Enter – The veil or curtain in theContinue reading “We Can Boldly Enter”
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Now Grace Rules
Today’s Encouragement is, “So just as sin ruled over all people and brought them to death, now God’s wonderful grace rules instead, giving us right standing with God and resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 5:21 NLT Now Grace Rules – Two distinct authorities are contrasted here. “Sin Ruled” – BeforeContinue reading “Now Grace Rules”
The Authority of Christ
Today’s Encouragement is, “Now he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else-not only in this world but also in the world to come. God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church.” EphesiansContinue reading “The Authority of Christ”
Do Everything With Love
Today’s Encouragement is, “Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NLT Do Everything With Love – In these closing words of his letter to the believers in Corinth, Paul reflects on his earlier extensive message about Love (chapter 13). He puts everything underContinue reading “Do Everything With Love”
God Has Given
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 God Has Given – Love might get a bit lost in there between power and self-discipline, but it’s there! These are aspects, results, and evidence of God’s Spirit residing, dwelling,Continue reading “God Has Given”
Love Will Last
Today’s Encouragement is, “Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. …But love will last forever!” 1 Corinthians 13:7,8b Love Will Last – We intend it, feel it, and speak it, but we must admit that our human love for others falls short of these standards. Even the bestContinue reading “Love Will Last”
Love Is
Today’s Encouragement is, “Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-5a NLT Love is – This begins the most complete description of godly love in the Bible. It’s a description that few, if any, can live up to. We are all fallen sinners, saved by Grace alone,Continue reading “Love Is”
These Two Commandments
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus replied, You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: Love your neighbor as yourself. The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these twoContinue reading “These Two Commandments”
Best Of All
Today’s Encouragement is, “So you should earnestly desire the most helpful gifts. But now let me show you a way of life that is best of all.” 1 Corinthians 12:31 NLT Best Of All – Wait, a way of life that is the best of all? Compared to what? In the preceding verses, he describes theContinue reading “Best Of All”
Can Anything Ever?
Today’s Encouragement is, “Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.” Romans 8:35,37Continue reading “Can Anything Ever?”
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