Today’s Encouragement is, “I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith.” Philippians 3:9b NLT Righteous Through Faith – In the preceding verse, we read of abandoning everything else to know Jesus,Continue reading “Righteous Through Faith”
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Never Stop Praying
Today’s Encouragement is, “Never stop praying.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 NLT Never Stop Praying – Obviously, we cannot be on our knees, with eyes closed, bowed heads, and folded hands, repeating the Lord’s Prayer in a church building 24/7/365! So what could this mean? Here are some possibilities: You wake up late – pray for helpContinue reading “Never Stop Praying”
Be Thankful
Today’s Engagement is, “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT Be Thankful – In all circumstances? This is God’s Will? We’ve all experienced certain circumstances where thankfulness and joy seem impossible, irrational, or even insane!Continue reading “Be Thankful”
Never Stop Praying
Today’s Engagement is, “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT Never Stop Praying – Remember – This is God’s will for us who belong to Jesus. Is it possible that the greatest thing we canContinue reading “Never Stop Praying”
Will He Find Faith
Today’s Engagement is, “Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” Luke 18:8b ESV Will He Find Faith – We’re familiar with this poignant question from Jesus, but please note the context. It follows the parable of the persistent widow, which was introduced with: “One day Jesus told his disciplesContinue reading “Will He Find Faith”
Not Worthy
Today’s Encouragement is, “So Jesus went with them. But just before they arrived at the house, the officer sent some friends to say, ‘Lord, don’t trouble yourself by coming to my home, for I am not worthy of such an honor. I am not even worthy to come and meet you. Just say the wordContinue reading “Not Worthy”
Dont Worry
Today’s Encouragement is “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.” Philippians 4:6 NLT Don’t worry about anything! – This idea isn’t new! We tend to think we have a much harder life than folks who came before us, that we carryContinue reading “Dont Worry”
If You Believe
Today’s Encouragement is, “I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.” Mark 11:24 NLT If You Believe – We have a choice; believe or not. There’s really no neutral ground. What do we believe? Karma, Astrology, Religion, or Atheism, there are unlimited choices.Continue reading “If You Believe”
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”
Like These Children
Today’s Encouragement is, “He said to them, ‘Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.’” Mark 10:14a-15 NLT Like These ChildrenContinue reading “Like These Children”