Today’s Encouragement is, “including you who are called to belong to Jesus Christ, To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints.” Romans 1:6-7a ESV Called To Be Saints – “I am no saint!” “Nobody’s perfect!” we hear it often, these admissions of our human imperfection. And we certainlyContinue reading “Called To Be Saints”
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Better Things Waiting
Today’s Encouragement is, “You suffered along with those who were thrown into jail, and when all you owned was taken from you, you accepted it with joy. You knew there were better things waiting for you that will last forever.” Hebrews 10:34 NLT Better Things Waiting – How is it possible to accept, with joy,Continue reading “Better Things Waiting”
be with Christ
Today’s Encouragement is, “For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better. But if I live, I can do more fruitful work for Christ. So I really don’t know which is better. I’m torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better forContinue reading “be with Christ”
Everything Else
Today’s Encouragement is, “For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ.” Philippians 3:8b NLT Everything Else – Paul discarded everything else in order to gain Christ. This life is a mist (James 4:14). We naturally recoil at this concept. Like the wealthy young manContinue reading “Everything Else”
Infinite Value
Today’s Encouragement is, “Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” Philippians 3:8a NLT Infinite Value – Everything is worthless? Really? Yes, it is, when compared to the Infinite Value of knowing Jesus! Nothing. Else. Matters. “But wait, what about family, love, relationships, the things IContinue reading “Infinite Value”
Infinite Value
Today’s Encouragement is, “Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” Philippians 3:8a NLT Infinite Value – Everything is worthless? Really? Yes, it is, when compared to the Infinite Value of knowing Jesus! Nothing. Else. Matters. “But wait, what about family, love, relationships, the things IContinue reading “Infinite Value”
Seen Your Salvation
Today’s Encouragement is, “Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised. I have seen your salvation, which you have prepared for all people. He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and he is the glory of your people Israel!” Luke 2:29-32 NLT Seen Your Salvation – DoContinue reading “Seen Your Salvation”
that time will come
Today’s Encouragement is, “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows. And since you don’t know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert!” Mark 13:32-33 NLT That Time Will Come – The BibleContinue reading “that time will come”
not of this world
Today’s Encouragement is John 18:36 NLT Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom. If it were, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish leaders. But my Kingdom is not of this world.” Not Of This World – After His arrest, Jesus was questioned by Pilate aboutContinue reading “not of this world”
The World Around Us
Today’s Encouragement is, “We know that we are children of God and that the world around us is under the control of the evil one.” 1 John 5:19 NLT The World Around Us – We often ask ourselves and others, “Why is there so much pain, suffering, crime, disease, sorrow, and, most recently, war, inContinue reading “The World Around Us”