Today’s Encouragement is Matthew 6:14-15 NLT If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But your Father will not forgive your sins if you refuse to forgive others. If You Forgive- This is the Truth, but it’s a hard truth. You may not like hearing it; I don’t reallyContinue reading “If You Forgive – part 2”
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You Must Forgive
Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 3:13b NLT …and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. You Must Forgive – We often say, “I know I’m supposed to forgive others, but…” My friend, it isn’t optional. It isn’t based on your feelings, your opinion, how deeply you were hurt,Continue reading “You Must Forgive”
Forgetting The Past
Today’s Encouragement is Philippians 3:13b NLT But I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead. Forgetting the past – We can get very tied down to the past, can’t we? A painful experience, a loss, a trauma, or even a better life in previous years… If weContinue reading “Forgetting The Past”
Tame The Tongue
Today’s Encouragement is James 3:8-9 NLT but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. Sometimes, it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes, it curses those who have been made in the image of God. Tame The Tongue – Strange… The power of our words… like aContinue reading “Tame The Tongue”
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”
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”
A Prime Example
Today’s Encouragement is 1 Timothy 1:16 NLT But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in him and receive eternal life. A Prime Example – Paul recognized thatContinue reading “A Prime Example”
Forgiving Each Other
Today’s Encouragement is Ephesians 4:32 NLT Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Forgiving One Another – Often people say, “I know I need to forgive, but I just can’t!” or “I’m really trying to forgive them”. This isn’t optional, a “try to doContinue reading “Forgiving Each Other”
The Lord Forgave You
Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 3:13 NLT Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. The Lord Forgave You – Living with people, friendship, marriage, co-workers, neighbors, acquaintances… always, always, always… results in someone becoming offended! At one point or another… itContinue reading “The Lord Forgave You”
The Visible Image
Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 1:15 NLT Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. The Visible Image – This begins a powerful description of Jesus in verses 15-20. God revealed Himself to humanity by becoming human in Jesus the Christ. God wanted us to know Him, His character, His personality, His nature, how HeContinue reading “The Visible Image”
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