Today’s Encouragement is, “The Son radiates God’s own glory and expresses the very character of God, and he sustains everything by the mighty power of his command.” Hebrews 1:3a NLT The Very Character – It’s essential to recognize that the Son of God, Jesus, is the perfect image of God. He is the perfect portrayal,Continue reading “The Very Character”
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Letting the Spirit Control
Today’s Encouragement is, “Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.” RomansContinue reading “Letting the Spirit Control”
The Greatest
Today’s Encouragement is, “Three things will last forever-faith, hope, and love-and the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 NLT The Greatest – Love, the Bible is filled with it: God so Loved – John 3:16 Nothing can separate us from God’s Love – Romans 8:39 Love God, Love your neighbor, Love yourself –Continue reading “The Greatest”
What Should I Do?
Today’s Encouragement is, “I asked, ‘What should I do, Lord?’ “And the Lord told me, ‘Get up and go into Damascus, and there you will be told everything you are to do.’” Acts 22:10 NLT What Should I Do? – Paul recounts his amazing encounter with the resurrected Jesus, and in telling the story, describesContinue reading “What Should I Do?”
Pleaded In Prayer
Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus said,] “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail.” Luke 22:31-32a NLT Pleaded in Prayer – Jesus pleaded in prayer for Peter! We only have a record of a few of Jesus’ prayers,Continue reading “Pleaded In Prayer”
I Press On
Today’s Encouragement is “No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” PhilippiansContinue reading “I Press On”
Believe and Obey
Today’s Encouragement is, “Through Christ, God has given us the privilege and authority as apostles to tell Gentiles everywhere what God has done for them, so that they will believe and obey him, bringing glory to his name.” Romans 1:5 NLT Believe and obey – These are two components of Faith – Belief and Obedience.Continue reading “Believe and Obey”
Grace and Truth
Today’s Encouragement is, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 ESV Grace and Truth – Of all the aspects of Jesus, John points out that Jesus was full of Grace andContinue reading “Grace and Truth”
Rely On Grace
Today’s Encouragement is, “Many Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, and the two men urged them to continue to rely on the grace of God.” Acts 13:43 NLT Rely on Grace – What, or whom, do we rely on? Is it family, friends, or yourself? Maybe it is the government, elected leaders, theContinue reading “Rely On Grace”
Come Close
Today’s Encouragement is “Come close to God, and God will come close to you.” James 4:8a NLT Come Close – Here is another wonderful promise: as we come close to God, He comes close to us. Like the prodigal son who returned to his father in desperation, in hope of safety, and found his fatherContinue reading “Come Close”
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