Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. For if you live by its dictates, you will die. But if through the power of the Spirit you put to death the deeds of your sinful nature, you will live.” Romans 8:12-13Continue reading “You Will Live”
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An End To Sin’s Control
Today’s Encouragement is, “The law of Moses was unable to save us because of the weakness of our sinful nature. So God did what the law could not do. He sent his own Son in a body like the bodies we sinners have. And in that body God declared an end to sin’s control overContinue reading “An End To Sin’s Control”
Has Freed You
Today’s Encouragement is, “And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.” Romans 8:2 NLT Has Freed You – Because we belong to Him – A result of our belonging to Jesus is – God’s Spirit has set us freeContinue reading “Has Freed You”
Life In His Name
Today’s Encouragement is, “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:30-31 ESV LifeContinue reading “Life In His Name”
Made Perfect
Today’s Encouragement is, “For by that one offering he forever made perfect those who are being made holy.” Hebrews 10:14 NLT Made Perfect – Jesus made us perfect, forever. Argue with it, add your ifs, ands, or buts, yet still – God’s word remains eternally true. Jesus perfects our every flaw, sin, imperfection, failure, and inadequacy. WeContinue reading “Made Perfect”
Loved Him More
Today’s Encouragement is, Then Jesus told him this story: “A man loaned money to two people-500 pieces of silver to one and 50 pieces to the other. But neither of them could repay him, so he kindly forgave them both, canceling their debts. Who do you suppose loved him more after that?” Simon answered, “IContinue reading “Loved Him More”
The Joy of the Lord
Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!” Nehemiah 8:10b NLT The Joy of the Lord – Nehemiah was the governor, and he arranged for Ezra the prophet to read God’s word to the people. There was a massive gathering of all the people (v 1). When theContinue reading “The Joy of the Lord”
Tomorrow
Today’s Encouragement is, “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries.” Matthew 6:34a NLT Tomorrow – Pop culture calls it “Living in the Now.” Yesterday is gone, and tomorrow never comes… The Biblical perspective is the source of this modern-day wisdom (it is the source of All true Wisdom!) Consider these examples:Continue reading “Tomorrow”
The Light Shines
Today’s Encouragement is, “The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John 1:4-5 NLT The Light Shines – At the beginning of John’s gospel, these amazing words reveal so much truth. ‘The Word,’ as usedContinue reading “The Light Shines”
Never Again Remember
Today’s Encouragement is, “But this is the new covenant I will make with the people of Israel after those days,” says the LORD…. “And I will forgive their wickedness, and I will never again remember their sins.” Jeremiah 31:33a & 34b NLT Never Again Remember – It’s often taught as a simple summary of grace….Continue reading “Never Again Remember”