Compassion

Today’s Encouragement is Luke 15:20 “And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.” Compassion – The Prodigal Son parable, told by Jesus, is a rich and enlightening message of God’s loveContinue reading “Compassion”

To Share With Others

Today’s Encouragement is 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 NLT You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left overContinue reading “To Share With Others”

Fill Your Lives

Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 3:16 NLT Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. Fill Your Lives – Is it possible my friend, that the message of Christ,Continue reading “Fill Your Lives”

Endures Forever

Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 136:1 NLT Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Endures Forever – Again, Give Thanks… and why? Well, this entire psalm/song provides many reasons… but to begin with… because His Faithful Love Endures Forever!  Notice that our thankfulness is entirely dependent on God, whatContinue reading “Endures Forever”

Be Strong

Today’s Engagement is Joshua 1:9 NLT This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Be Strong – Three times in chapter one God instructs, well, He commands Joshua to ‘Be Strong and Courageous!’  Three times!  Now, if Joshua wasContinue reading “Be Strong”

He Is Risen

Today’s Encouragement is Mark 16:6 NLT “but the angel said, “Don’t be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Look, this is where they laid his body.” He Is Risen – Friends, He isn’t in the grave.  He isn’t walking around theContinue reading “He Is Risen”

He Will Not Forget

Today’s Encouragement is Hebrews 6:10 NLT For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do. He will not forget – It seems that God has a ‘selective’ memory.  Here weContinue reading “He Will Not Forget”

In Every Respect

Today’s Encouragement is Hebrews 4:15-16 ESV For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy andContinue reading “In Every Respect”

Perfect Peace

Today’s Encouragement is Isaiah 26:3 NLT You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you. Perfect Peace – We might respond, “Really? Perfect peace? God will keep us in Perfect Peace?  If we fix our thoughts on Him?  Really Lord?  This is kinda hard to believe…Continue reading “Perfect Peace”

Rescue Me

Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 119:146 NLT I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws. Rescue Me – There’s no place in God’s word where He says, “You made your bed, now sleep in it!”  He never says, “You made this mess, you deserve it.”  He doesn’t say, “It’s your faultContinue reading “Rescue Me”