Today’s Encouragement is, “Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions.” Psalm 119:18 NLT The Wonderful Truths – I woke up, got my coffee, sat in my chair, reached over to pick up my Bible, and a thought came to mind. “How incredibly blessed I am to have the Word of God!” It’sContinue reading “The Wonderful Truths”
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Being Made Holy
Today’s Encouragement is, “For by that one offering he forever made perfect those who are being made holy.” Hebrews 10:14 NLT Being Made Holy – By the one perfect and final offering, the death of Jesus, He made us perfect – already. It’s a done deal! Jesus alone could do this, and He already has! ByContinue reading “Being Made Holy”
Setting Your Mind
Today’s Encouragement is, “But he [Jesus] turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.’” Matthew 16:23 ESV Setting Your Mind – Jesus rebuked Satan, who was whispering lies to Peter,Continue reading “Setting Your Mind”
Who Do You Say I Am?
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then he asked them, ‘But who do you say I am?’ Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’ Jesus replied, ‘You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being.’”Continue reading “Who Do You Say I Am?”
With Thankful Hearts
Today’s Encouragement is, “Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanksContinue reading “With Thankful Hearts”
At The Lord’s Feet
Today’s Encouragement is, “Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught.” Luke 10:39 NLT At The Lord’s Feet – Many times, the phrase “at His feet” is used in the Bible. A few examples: The woman kissed his feet (Luke 7:38) They laid the sick at His feet (Matthew 15:30) Continue reading “At The Lord’s Feet”
O My Strength
Today’s Encouragement is, “But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress. O my Strength, to you I sing praises, for you, O God, are my refuge, theContinue reading “O My Strength”
The Very Word of God
Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, we never stop thanking God that when you received his message from us, you didn’t think of our words as mere human ideas. You accepted what we said as the very word of God-which, of course, it is. And this word continues to work in you who believe.” 1 Thessalonians 2:13Continue reading “The Very Word of God”
God Gave
Today’s Encouragement is “…for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NLT God Gave – Notice the tense, “God gave” – He has, now/already (not a future someday) given to us (this gift), A spirit of power, of love, and of self-control. And thankfully, ‘notContinue reading “God Gave”
I Am Alive Forever
Today’s Encouragement is, “I am the living one. I died, but look- I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and the grave.” Revelation 1:18 NLT I Am Alive Forever – When you picture Jesus in your mind, whom do you see? Is it the newborn infant in a manger?Continue reading “I Am Alive Forever”