Today’s Encouragement is, “And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:6-7Continue reading “Let Your Roots Grow Down”
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Faithless People
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus said to them, ‘You faithless people! How long must I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.’” Mark 9:19 NLT Faithless People – Is it possible that – this could be a rare glimpse into the perception of God for all ofContinue reading “Faithless People”
Undeserved Privilege
Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. [2] Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfullyContinue reading “Undeserved Privilege”
Found Strength
Today’s Encouragement is, “David was now in great danger because all his men were very bitter about losing their sons and daughters, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found strength in the LORD his God.” 1 Samuel 30:6 NLT Found Strength – David had led his men effectively, and they wereContinue reading “Found Strength”
We Will Rejoice
Today’s Encouragement is “This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 NLT We Will Rejoice – Is it possible that we have a choice? That we aren’t the victims of our circumstances? That, regardless of the troubles, challenges, and even overwhelming obstacles we face, weContinue reading “We Will Rejoice”
Holy Is The Lord
Today’s Encouragement is, “Day after day and night after night they keep on saying, ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty- the one who always was, who is, and who is still to come.’” Revelation 4:8b NLT Holy Is The Lord – We don’t do it very well. We don’t have a great example,Continue reading “Holy Is The Lord”
The Will of My Father
Today’s Encouragement is, “Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!” Matthew 12:50 NLT The Will of My Father – Now, that’s a tall order! To do God’s Will! How can anyone possibly achieve that? We can’t even do our own will very well! How could a person possibly doContinue reading “The Will of My Father”
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”
Endures to the End
Today’s Encouragement is, “Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.” Matthew 24:12:13 Endures to the end – Jesus describes “the end of the age” (or the world) with vivid imagery. But sums it up with this statement. Notice HisContinue reading “Endures to the End”
Knew Immediately
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus knew immediately what they were thinking, so he asked them, ‘Why do you question this in your hearts?’” Mark 2:8 NLT Knew Immediately – The religious leaders questioned each other about Jesus’ declaration to the paralyzed man, “Your sins are forgiven” (v 5). Jesus knew, He didn’t guess; He knew and toldContinue reading “Knew Immediately”