Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus replied, ‘My mother and my brothers are all those who hear God’s word and obey it.’” Luke 8:21 NLT Hear God’s Word – Everyone who hears and obeys God’s word is a mother and brother of Jesus. Not my words or my idea; His. We do nothing perfectly, so don’t allowContinue reading “Hear God’s Word”
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Care For The Flock
Today’s Encouragement is, “Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example.” 1 PeterContinue reading “Care For The Flock”
Give Us
Today’s Encouragement is, “Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.”Matthew 6:11-13 NLT Give Us – Have you ever noticed the plural form of this prayer? This wasContinue reading “Give Us”
You Are Mine
Today’s Encouragement is, “But now, O Jacob, listen to the LORD who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 NLT You Are Mine – God spoke these words to His people throughContinue reading “You Are Mine”
Pray For You Constantly
Today’s Encouragement is, “Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for God’s people everywhere, I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly.” Ephesians 1:15-16 NLT Pray For You Constantly – Paul wrote to the believers in Ephesus. He was impressed byContinue reading “Pray For You Constantly”
We Are God’s Children
Today’s Encouragement is, “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, ‘Abba, Father.’ For his Spirit joins with our spiritContinue reading “We Are God’s Children”
Me and My Family
Today’s Encouragement is, “But if you refuse to serve the LORD, then choose today whom you will serve… But as for me and my family, we will serve the LORD.” Joshua 24:15b NLT Me And My Family – Joshua began to lead the nation after Moses’ death. He was not the mighty prophet that Moses was,Continue reading “Me and My Family”
My Father
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then he pointed to his disciples and said, ‘Look, these are my mother and brothers. Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!’” Matthew 12:49-50 NLT My Father – Our earthly family, as much as we may love them and they love us, isContinue reading “My Father”
So Many Prayers
Today’s Encouragement is, “And you are helping us by praying for us. Then many people will give thanks because God has graciously answered so many prayers for our safety.” 2 Corinthians 1:11 NLT So many prayers- We believe, we know that God hears every prayer asked in Jesus’ Name. Good prayers, weak prayers, from goodContinue reading “So Many Prayers”
Worshiped Together
Today’s Encouragement is, “They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity.” Acts 2:46 NLT Worshiped together – ‘Church’ as we know it today can take many different forms. And the form is only a matter of your personal preferenceContinue reading “Worshiped Together”