Today’s Encouragement is John 10:27 ESV My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. Follow Me – Jesus called his disciples to join Him with this invitation, “Follow Me.” In several instances, He invited others with the exact words, but they did not follow Him. Imagine rejecting Jesus’ personal invitationContinue reading “Follow Me”
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Through Our Faith
Today’s Encouragement is 1 John 5:4 NLT For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith. Through Our Faith – The ESV reads, “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. Remember that the Truth is not determined by our experiences, thoughts, opinions, orContinue reading “Through Our Faith”
But Then
Today’s Encouragement is 1 Corinthians 13:12 NLT Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely. But Then – This verseContinue reading “But Then”
The Way You Think
Today’s Encouragement is Romans 12:2a NLT Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. The Way You Think – Have you ever known someone who just didn’t ‘think right?’ They can’t seem to connect with reality. But for usContinue reading “The Way You Think”
God IS
Today’s Encouragement is 1 John 4:8b NLT God is love. God IS – Isn’t it interesting how it’s stated… God IS Love. It doesn’t say, “God has love,” or “He embodies love,” or “He likes for us to love one another.” The language is translated this way intentionally. “He IS!” The very core of HisContinue reading “God IS”
Full of Courage
Today’s Encouragement is 1 John 2:28 NLT And now, dear children, remain in fellowship with Christ so that when he returns, you will be full of courage and not shrink back from him in shame. Full of Courage – Have you ever noticed the stark contrast between fear and faith in the Bible? It oftenContinue reading “Full of Courage”
I Am
Today’s Encouragement is John 18:6 NLT As Jesus said “I AM he,” they all drew back and fell to the ground! I Am – Judas the betrayer, some battle-hardened Roman soldiers, and temple guards all came ready for battle to arrest Jesus… and when He said the words, I Am He,… they backed up! TheyContinue reading “I Am”
Word of Life
Today’s Encouragement is 1 John 1:1-2a NLT We proclaim to you the one who existed from the beginning, whom we have heard and seen. We saw him with our own eyes and touched him with our own hands. He is the Word of life. This one who is life itself… The Word of Life –Continue reading “Word of Life”
The Word is Alive!
Today’s Encouragement is Hebrews 4:12 NLT For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. The Word Is Alive – Because His Word is alive and powerful, when we read itContinue reading “The Word is Alive!”
At An Acceptable Time
Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 69:13 ESV But as for me, my prayer is to you, O Lord. At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness. At an acceptable time – David was in great distress (v17) and despair (v20), and he was weary (v3)Continue reading “At An Acceptable Time”