Today’s Encouragement is, “This is real love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.” 1 John 4:10 NLT Real Love – When we are honest with ourselves, we must admit that we aren’t very good at loving God. In truth,Continue reading “Real Love”
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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”
Like These Children
Today’s Encouragement is, “He said to them, ‘Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.’” Mark 10:14a-15 NLT Like These ChildrenContinue reading “Like These Children”
Thank Him
Today’s Encouragement is, “And thank him for all he has done.” Philippians 4:6b NLT Thank Him – Even Jesus did! “So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, ‘Father, I thank you that you have heard me.’” John 11:41 ESV As a father or mother, it’s always heartwarming toContinue reading “Thank Him”
Nothing Is Impossible
Today’s Encouragement is, “For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 ESV Nothing Is Impossible – We nod at it and acknowledge the conceptual, theoretical truth that “Nothing is impossible for God.” Everyone generally accepts it. But do we believe it? Do we believe enough to stake our lives on it? “Well, you haveContinue reading “Nothing Is Impossible”
Keep On Asking
Today’s Encouragement is, “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7 NLT Keep On Asking – We are fickle. We get concerned about something today, pray fervently about it, ask others toContinue reading “Keep On Asking”
Good Gifts
Today’s Encouragement is, “So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.” Matthew 7:11 NLT Good Gifts – Please don’t think of God’s good gifts in a small way, or as only spiritual gifts, orContinue reading “Good Gifts”
Always Pray
Today’s Encouragement is, “One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.” Luke 18:1 NLT Always Pray – My friend, we have been given the singular privilege of speaking directly to God, the Creator, King, and Master of All that is, seen and unseen… thisContinue reading “Always Pray”
The Scriptures Say
The Scriptures Say – Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus replied,] “Get out of here, Satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the LORD your God and serve only him.’” Matthew 4:10 NLT Seems strange, doesn’t it? Immediately after Jesus’ baptism, God’s Holy Spirit descended as a dove, and God’s voice spoke audibly,Continue reading “The Scriptures Say”
He watches over you
He Watches Over You – Today’s Encouragement is, “The LORD himself watches over you! The LORD stands beside you as your protective shade. The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon at night. The LORD keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. The LORD keeps watch over you asContinue reading “He watches over you”