Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t believe me unless I carry out my Father’s work. But if I do his work, believe in the evidence of the miraculous works I have done, even if you don’t believe me. Then you will know and understand that the Father is in me, and I am in the Father.” JohnContinue reading “Know and Understand”
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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 us that heContinue reading “Nothing Good”
My Shepherd
Today’s Encouragement is, “The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need.” Psalm 23:1 NLT My Shepherd – Sadly, we often lose the power of words we’ve heard too frequently. The words haven’t lost their power and meaning, yet we lose the ability to hear that power and meaning. As with this beautiful, familiarContinue reading “My Shepherd”
The Light of the World
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, ‘I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.’ The Pharisees replied, ‘You are making those claims about yourself! Such testimony is not valid.’”Continue reading “The Light of the World”
Turn To Me
Today’s Encouragement is, “That is why the LORD says, ‘Turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Don’t tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead.’ Return to the LORD your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angryContinue reading “Turn To Me”
Tomorrow
Today’s Encouragement is, “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries.” Matthew 6:34a NLT Tomorrow – Pop culture calls it “Living in the Now.” Yesterday is gone, and tomorrow never comes… The Biblical perspective is the source of this modern-day wisdom (it is the source of All true Wisdom!) Consider these examples:Continue reading “Tomorrow”
I Will Hold You Up
Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 NLT I will hold you up – We are at times, aren’t we? Discouraged, afraid, disappointed, overwhelmed, abandoned,Continue reading “I Will Hold You Up”
They Cried in Their Trouble
Today’s Encouragement is, “‘LORD, help!’ they cried in their trouble, and he rescued them from their distress.” Psalm 107:6 NLT They Cried in Their Trouble – This sentence is repeated four times in this psalm. Each time, it is the people’s response to suffering. Some had wandered (v4), were in prison, rebellious (v10-11), were foolish andContinue reading “They Cried in Their Trouble”
My Salvation
Today’s Encouragement is, “The LORD is my light and my salvation- so why should I be afraid? The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?” Psalm 27:1 NLT My Salvation – At times, we need to have a little talk with ourselves. Hear David as he speaks God’s wisdom,Continue reading “My Salvation”
Left Her Water Jar
Today’s Encouragement is “The woman left her water jar beside the well and ran back to the village, telling everyone, ‘Come and see a man who told me everything I ever did! Could he possibly be the Messiah?’” John 4:28-29 NLT Left her water jar – When she met Jesus, talked with Him, and heardContinue reading “Left Her Water Jar”