Tag Archives: Faith

To The Uttermost

Today’s Encouragement is, “But he [Jesus] holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.” Hebrews 7:24-25 ESV To The Uttermost –  This passage is referring to the position ofContinue reading “To The Uttermost”

Once For All

Today’s Encouragement is, “Unlike those other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices every day. They did this for their own sins first and then for the sins of the people. But Jesus did this once for all when he offered himself as the sacrifice for the people’s sins.” Hebrews 7:27 NLT OnceContinue reading “Once For All”

What I Have Done

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”

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”

If Only

Today’s Encouragement is “Martha said to Jesus, ‘Lord, if only you had been here, my brother would not have died.’” John 11:21 NLT If Only –  How often have we said, or thought, or prayed…  we called for You, Lord! If only You had come when we asked You for help! We needed You to: saveContinue reading “If Only”