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”
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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”
Wisdom Of This World
Today’s Encouragement is, “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness to God. As the Scriptures say, ‘He traps the wise in the snare of their own cleverness.’” 1 Corinthians 3:19 NLT Wisdom of This World – Perhaps we should hold a global contest for “The Wisest.” We’d try to find the smartest, wisest, and mostContinue reading “Wisdom Of This World”
A Worthy Home
Today’s Encouragement is, “But who can really build him a worthy home? Not even the highest heavens can contain him! So who am I to consider building a Temple for him, except as a place to burn sacrifices to him?” 2 Chronicles 2:6 NLT A Worth Home – God appointed Solomon to build His Temple.Continue reading “A Worthy Home”
Follow Me
Today’s Encouragement is, “And he said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ Immediately they left their nets and followed him.” Matthew 4:19-20 ESV Follow Me – Several times, Jesus spoke these two words to people. Here it was Simon and Andrew, later, Matthew and many others. However, there are manyContinue reading “Follow Me”
Perfect Love
Today’s Encouragement is, “Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love. We love each other because he loved us first.” 1 John 4:18-19 NLT Perfect Love – Is there anyContinue reading “Perfect Love”
Living Hope
Today’s Encouragement is, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” 1 Peter 1:3 ESV Living Hope- We are – already, now – born again, accordingContinue reading “Living Hope”
Will All Be One
Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus prayed] “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one- as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may theyContinue reading “Will All Be One”
The Truth
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.’” John 14:6 NLT The Truth – “Pilate said, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus responded, ‘You say I am a king. Actually, I was born and came into the worldContinue reading “The Truth”