Today’s Encouragement is, “Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures. The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” John 10:9-10 NLT A Rich andContinue reading “A Rich and Satisfying Life”
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Here With Me
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then Jesus called his disciples and told them, “I feel sorry for these people. They have been here with me for three days, and they have nothing left to eat. I don’t want to send them away hungry, or they will faint along the way.” Matthew 15:32 NLT Here with me –Continue reading “Here With Me”
Encouragement to Each Other
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then, by the will of God, I will be able to come to you with a joyful heart, and we will be an encouragement to each other.” Romans 15:32 NLT Encouragement To Each Other – Come on with me: My brothers and sisters let’s not get weary in following Christ. Let’s helpContinue reading “Encouragement to Each Other”
The Work of God
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then they said to him, ‘What must we do, to be doing the works of God?’ Jesus answered them, ‘This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.’” John 6:28-29 ESV The Work of God – Like many people today, these people asked Jesus what theyContinue reading “The Work of God”
Listen to My Voice
Today’s Encouragement is, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 NLT Listen to my Voice – “I’m hearing voices!” Those are some pretty scary words! We are wide-eyed, shocked, and take a few steps back… But in truth, we all ‘hear’ many different voices in our minds. Continue reading “Listen to My Voice”
Our Refuge and Strength
Today’s Encouragement is, “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1 NLT Our Refuge and Strength – A refuge is a place of safety; it is secure, solid, and reliable. It is our defensive position. A strength is ability, power, and advantage. It is our offensive weapon.Continue reading “Our Refuge and Strength”
He First Loved Us
Today’s Encouragement is, “We love each other because he loved us first.” 1 John 4:19 NLT He First Loved Us – What is the source of Love? The world teaches us it is emotional, sexual, and physical; that we fall into and out of love with others. Certainly, the reality of human love can’t beContinue reading “He First Loved Us”
But With God
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus looked at them intently and said, ‘Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.’” Matthew 19:26 But With God – Today’s verse is another foundational truth – “With God, everything is possible.” God is Omnipotent, which means All-Powerful, Almighty. He can do anything (some qualify this with –Continue reading “But With God”
Stay Free
Today’s Encouragement is, “So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.” Galatians 5:1 NLT Stay Free – Did you see it? The verse? The tense. Christ HAS, already Now – Truly, Completely, Perfectly… Set us FREE! From what? Continue reading “Stay Free”
Explained The Scriptures
Today’s Encouragement is, “They said to each other, ‘Didn’t our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?’” Luke 24:32 NLT Explained the Scriptures- The disciples knew the scripture, memorizing each of the books of what we now call the Old Testament. This was theContinue reading “Explained The Scriptures”